St. Landry Parish School Board

Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting Date: THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022 Time: 4:15-5:15 Location: Pupil Appraisal Center 127 Blair St. Opelousas, LA

2022 Graduation Schedule

Happy Easter!

Jumpstart Summer Digital Media I, II, III, IV Courses- Courses are online or hybrid and will require an internet connection and a computer (laptop/Chromebook/desktop). The application is open to all 8th - 12th-grade students currently enrolled in St. Landry Parish public schools. *Program is contingent on the number of applicants. Deadline to apply: May 2, 2022 Apply at https://tinyurl.com/JSDIGITALMEDIA

Congratulations to Marcy Leger, a teacher at Beau Chene High School, for being awarded a QSM (Quality Science & Math) Grant. This grant supplies funds to provide quality math, science, and/or STEM instruction. We are #slpproud of you, Mrs. Leger!

Please come out and support the SLP Honor Band Location: Opelousas High School Date: 4/9/22 Start Time: 11:00 AM

In-Parish Transfer Requests - Available Online Today Deadline to request an in-parish transfer is June 10, 2022. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/slpinparishtransfer

Join us in celebrating all SLP paraprofessionals for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day today. Paras play an essential part in educating children. We appreciate their dedication to our students, teachers, and schools. Please take a moment to give a shout-out to our SLP paras!

Help us honor our assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week, April 4–8, 2022! SLP assistant principals, we thank you for providing our schools with amazing support this year! #APWeek

Congratulations, Jakia Joseph of Port Barre High, for being awarded a JAG scholarship! Jakia is one out of only 45 other students across the nation to be awarded this scholarship! #SLPproud

How does St. Landry Workforce Alliance help its students prepare for the job market? Learn more at www.stlandryworkforce.com.

‼️RESCHEDULED‼️ Please join us for MACA's 2022 dance recital on THURSDAY, April 7 at 6:00. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

What makes a vocational school more successful? Visit www.stlandryworkforce.com #slpworkforce

A Message from SLPSB: Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, St. Landry Parish schools, head starts, and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This closure will include any after school activities. Regular school hours are expected to resume on Thursday, March 31st. The decision to have a total system closure was based on advice from the Office of Emergency Preparedness and for safety concerns expressed by the SLPSB Transportation Manager. The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. Stay safe!

A Message From SLPSB: We are actively monitoring the forecasted weather conditions for Wednesday, March 30, 2022.  As of this time, all schools and offices will be open tomorrow.We will continue to monitor the weather and seek guidance from the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.  If closures are necessary we will notify you via our social media platforms, SMS, and our local television stations.  ####

The St. Landry Parish School Board will host CAMP ACCELERATE for all students in grades K - 8! CAMP ACCELERATE will provide students an opportunity to continue their academic learning in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science while also engaging them in enrichment activities. The enrichment opportunities will enable students to take virtual field trips, learn more about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. Students will attend CAMP ACCELERATE from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday beginning June 6th and continuing through June 30th. New this Year ! We are exploring the possibility of offering field trips to students on select Fridays. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and lunch will be provided. Parents of students in grades K to 8 who are interested in registering their children for the program should complete the registration form below. Please complete one form per child. We hope that your child will be able to join us for CAMP ACCELERATE! Registration deadline: April 13, 2022 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for School Choice is March 28, 2022. The application and letters can be found by going to https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/slpsb_school_choice-2022_2023.

Congratulations, Dr. Nicole Morrison, for being selected as an LDOE Principal of the Year Semi-Finalist! We are super proud of you, and we wish you luck in the next round! #slpproud

SLPSB student, Josi Lemelle, was honored with the privilege of introducing Vice President Kamala Harris as the VP visited Sunset, LA to address the need for accessible internet in rural areas. Josi is a 10th grade student at Eunice High and was proud to represent the students of St. Landry Parish.

A message from SLPSB: We will close all schools and offices tomorrow (Tuesday, March 22, 2022)out an abundance of caution due to the enhanced risk of severe weather in SLP. We will resume normal operations Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Stay safe!