Message from Principal Jones Harris

I am excited to inform you that our School Performance Score increased 2.3 points from 75.2 to 77.5! You are to be commended for partnering with your scholar's teacher(s) and for being an active parent in your child's education.

Thank you to all parents who attended Literacy Night! Literacy is a strong initiative across our state and district. Please be sure to engage your scholar in the activities shared and be sure your scholar reads at least 20 minutes each night!

Our School Performance Goal is to increase by 5 points for the 2022-2023 school year! To achieve this goal, we are committed to the following:

1. Teach 100% of the Tier I curriculum to 100% of our scholars
2. Teach at a higher level of rigor
3. Implement consistent schoolwide instructional strategies and use data to drive instruction
4. Prepare our scholars for standardized assessments
5. Provide multi-tiered support for all scholars

You can help your scholar reach his/her yearly goals by:

• Ensuring he/she arrives to school on time
• Ensuring your scholar comes prepared and ready to learn each day with homework and all necessary supplies
• Ensuring your scholar reads 20 minutes each day
• Ensuring your scholar practices math facts
• Staying in touch with your scholar's teacher about any academic concerns

Please join us Tuesday, December 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm for our Math Night!

With much appreciation,

Chief Special Agent,

Mrs. Vachella Jones (Harris)

Mrs. Alexis Perez has been elected as John L. Ory's Teacher of the Year! During the 2021 school year, Mrs. Perez displayed excellent leadership as a classroom teacher and mentor. Due to the kindergarten vacancy, Mrs. Perez taught two kindergarten classes simultaneously. Although there were many challenges, Mrs. Perez kept the joy of learning alive. Students participated in many standards-based fun activities, but the best experience was the culminating Kings and Queen gathering where scholars dressed as Kings and Queens to enjoy a royal experience. Mrs. Perez also organized kindergarten orientation and presented information to parents about John L. Ory's learning program. Mrs. Perez takes on leadership roles whenever she sees a need. The students in her classroom grow and are prepared for 1st grade by the end of the school year!

December- What bullying is and is not

It is important to distinguish bullying from other unkind, mean and harmful behavior. Calling someone a name or pushing someone once, being rude or having an argument with someone is not bullying. Of course, these behaviors should be addressed but may have different consequences and interventions, which is why the distinction is critical. To be defined as bullying, all three components must be present: (1) repeated actions or threats, (2) a power imbalance and (3) intention to cause harm. If bullying is identified correctly, there are various ways to address it.

To learn more, click the link below: https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/table-talk/what-bullying-is-and-is-not

November - Should you Stand Up to a Bully?

October - Bullying Defined

https://youtu.be/F6r0B78GQgg

Dress Code Reminders:

• All scholars grade K-8 must wear their school uniform Monday-Friday.
• Scholars may wear a spirit shirt with their uniform bottoms on Friday.
• Scholars may wear jeans on dress down days announced by the administrative team. Correspondence will be sent indicating when we will have a dress down day.
• All 2nd-8th grade scholars must wear a belt if their pants have belt loops.
• Baggy, sagging, or oversized clothing is prohibited.
• Hoodies or jackets with a hood are prohibited.
• Clothes must be worn as they are intended.
• Scholars may not drape sweatshirts or jackets around their waist.
• Hair must be worn as it's original color (blue, red, purple, etc. colored hair is prohibited)

Cell phone policy:

• Cell phones are not allowed at school.
• If there are extenuating circumstances, parents must contact Mrs. Jones (Harris) to obtain permission before the scholar brings the cell phone to school.

• Cell phone will be confiscated, scholar will receive a detention, and a CAM point will be deducted. Parents will have to come to the office to pick up the phone from an administrator after dismissal (4:10-4:30)

• Cell phone will be confiscated, scholar will receive a detention, and a CAM point will be deducted. Parents will have to come to the office to pick up the phone from an administrator after dismissal (4:10-4:30)

• Cell phone will be confiscated, scholar will receive a 1 day suspension for habitual violation of rules, and CAM points will be deducted. Parents will have to come to the office to pick up the phone from an administrator after dismissal (4:10-4:30)

Coming to School Prepared:

Please be sure your scholar comes to school prepared with all documents and necessary items. The front office will not be allowed to send up homework, lunch kits, nor any other items once the school day begins.

Attendance:

All scholars are expected to attend school daily. The administrative team will monitor habitual tardiness. Bus transportation is provided if you are unable to get your scholar to school on time.

JLO's Student Code of Conduct can be found in your scholar's planner and the SJBP Code of Conduct can be found on the district's website.

(https://4.files.edl.io/7ebc/08/09/22/160741-e73864ab-3a47-4fcc-9fb4-c3fc81f6ccc0.pdf)

All symptomatic students or employees will be excluded and COVID testing will be recommended.

• If the test is negative, the person may return to work/school as long as the person is fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medications and symptoms have improved.
• Positive COVID cases must isolate for 5 days.
• Return on day 6 if symptoms have improved and the person is fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
• The person should wear a mask through day 10.
• A medical note or parent note is required after day 6 for prolonged employee or student absences beyond day 6.
• Symptomatic close contacts should test immediately and follow symptomatic or positive case protocol.
• The district will accept home positive COVID tests for positive results.
• If a person has symptoms and home test results are negative, the person should seek PCR testing for confirmation.
• No contact tracing for close contacts.
• If a positive COVID case is identified, the area will be cleaned and disinfected.
• High touch surfaces will be cleaned at least once a day and schools will be deeply cleaned once a week.
• Masking is highly encouraged in K-12.
• Masking is required in Head Start.
• The district may consider suspending high-risk activities to control school or program associated outbreaks.
• Weekly aggregate case counts and core groups outbreaks will be reported to LDH via the COVID-19 Reporting Portal.
• Student absences due to positive COVID test results will be excused.
• Vaccinations are highly encouraged. Employees/students should consult with their doctor regarding vaccinations.

December 5

• ESJP vs JLO @ ESJP 5:00 PM

December 7

• LPE vs JLO @ LPE 5:00 PM

December 9

• 4H meeting ------ 4th/5th 10:00 am ----- 6th-8th 9:00-10:00

December 12

• LaPlace vs JLO @ ESJH 5:00 PM
  

December 13

• Math Night 5:00-7:00 pm

December 14

• Garyville vs JLO @ Garyville 5:00 PM

December 16

• Movie pass day for scholars with permission slip and tickets whose parents attended Literacy Night

December 16-18

• Evening Christmas Play Performance (Time TBA)

December 19

• WSJE vs JLO @ WSJE 5:00 PM
• School Day Christmas Play Performance (Time TBA)

December 20

• K-8 Holiday Class Celebrations

December 21-31

• Winter Break (No School for scholars)

January 2-3

• Winter Break (No School for scholars)

January 4

• Professional Development Day (No School for scholars)

January 5

• Scholars return to school

January 13

• 4H meeting ------ 4th/5th 10:00 am ----- 6th-8th 9:00-10:00

January 16

• Martin Luther King Day ( No School for scholars)

January 24

• 100th Day of School - Scholars dress as an elderly person

February 10

• 4H meeting ------ 4th/5th 10:00 am ----- 6th-8th 9:00-10:00

February 20-24

• Mardi Gras Holiday (No School for scholars)

March 10

• 4H meeting ------ 4th/5th 10:00 am ----- 6th-8th 9:00-10:00