Weekly Parent Update

Spring is here and our scholars are blooming! It's hard to believe that in 7 short weeks, they will be moving forward and preparing for the upcoming school year. Our scholars are caring and resilient, and have continued to thrive in the face all of the challenges brought our way this 2021-2022 school year. For that we should be proud. I am deeply honored and feel extremely blessed to serve as your school leader!

The musical production was a huge success. We couldn't have done this without the parental support you give each and every day. Thank you for supporting the program.

The Oratorical Contest date has been rescheduled to May 4th from 6:00-8:00 PM. We will host the contest at New Wine Church which will allow for a more spacious environment and allow more audience members to attend.

We are now only 1 school day away from the opening of the LEAP testing window. All 6th-8th grade scholars have met with the administrative team or master teacher to discuss their individual goals. We will meet with all 3rd-5th grade scholars upon our return from Spring Break. Through our collective efforts, I am sure that our scholars will perform well, and we will increase our school performance score.

THE CELL PHONE POLICY HAS BEEN UPDATED- PLEASE SEE BELOW UNDER POLICIES- CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL CAMPUS. SCHOLARS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CELL PHONES ON CAMPUS.

As always, thank you for your continued support and helping to continue our tradition of high expectations and excellence.

With much appreciation,

Ms. Jones

The current policy states that cell phones are not allowed. Effective 4/25/22, NO CELL PHONES will be allowed on campus.

1st Offense: 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.

2nd Offense:

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.

3rd Offense:

Cell phone will be confiscated, scholar will receive a 1 day suspension for a 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.

Parishwide School District Bond Proposition No. 1 - For Capital Improvement Projects Only. THE PROPOSITION WILL NOT INCREASE TAXES! Better Schools-Better Futures.

Early Voting: Saturday, April 16th - Saturday, April 23rd

Election Day is Saturday, April 30th

Capital Improvement/Construction Projects

• Restroom Upgrades Districtwide
• Performing Arts Auditorium Upgrades at John L. Ory
• John L. Ory – Car Rider Pick-Up and Drop-Off Improvements & Playground
• Roof Replacement: John L. Ory,
• Deferred Maintenance & Code Upgrades – Districtwide upgrades and repairs to HVAC Systems, Roofs, Restrooms, Drainage, and Site Conditions, including ADA Accessibility

The relaxed dress code was put in place for scholars who do not have uniforms as a result of Hurricane Ida. If your scholar has a uniform and has been coming to school in a uniform, he/she is required to continue to wear their uniform. Our administrative team will reach out to parents of scholars and compile a list of those scholars without a uniform. A memo of dress wear expectations will be sent home for those who do not have uniforms. We are seeing a decline in adhering to the uniform policy under the relaxed code. Please support our efforts in teaching our scholars to Dress for Success!

April 20-22

• Asynchronous Learning

April 25

• LEAP 2025 TESTING WINDOW OPENS (Please refer to the information below this section for the LEAP SCHEDULE)

April 27

• Administrative/Secretary Day

May 2

• Teacher Appreciation Week Begins

May 4

• Oratorical Contest

May 6

• Happy School Lunch Hero Day

Testing Schedule

April 26-April 29

• 8th Grade Testing

May 2-May 5

• 7th Grade Testing

May 6- May 11

• 6th Grade Testing

May 12-May 17

• 5th Grade Testing

May 18- May 23

• 4th Grade Testing

May 24-May 27

• 3rd Grade Testing

• Please be sure your scholar gets a good night sleep
• Ensure that he/she is on time and present each day to take their assessment
• NO CELL PHONES, SMARTWATCHES, AIRPODS allowed on campus
• Book sacks shall remain at home if your scholar is testing

We are committed to making learning a priority, and we must work together to address the learning loss due to COVID and HURRICANE IDA! As parents, you can help in the following ways:

• Please be sure your scholar attends school each day.
• Avoid late check-ins and early check-outs.
• Schedule appointments after school when possible.
• Please be sure your scholar reads for at least 20 minutes Monday-Thursday.
• Contact your scholar's teacher with any concerns.

Please contact your scholar's teacher if you have any questions or concerns via email. Email addresses can be found on our school's website page under the Parent's Tab and Teacher Website Tab.

If you would like to request a parent-teacher-administrator conference, please contact Ms. Allison Duhe to schedule an appointment at (985)-651-3700.

https://stjohn.edgear.net/progress/

Any questions about virtual learning should be directed to our school counselor, Mrs. Tai Cambre at tcambre@stjohn.k12.la.us.

• Parents without an Ory carpool tag will need to park and wait until all carpoolers are dismissed to check out their scholars with an ID.
• Carpool line begins at Sleepy Hollow Drive for morning drop off and afternoon pick up.
• Parents must have the Ory carpool tag on the dashboard.

• If a parent requests a change in afternoon transportation, a written note must be sent to school and approved by Ms. Jones, the school principal.
• If an unforeseen circumstance arises, please contact the front office via phone. The school secretary, Ms. Allison will help make arrangements that must be approved by Ms. Jones, the school principal.

As we begin to transition to our normal routines, we are requesting that our scholars who have their uniforms begin to wear them on a daily basis.

Scholars who are not in uniforms shall meet expectations for respectful dress and adhere to the dress down guidelines set by the district which include the following:

• Top - no crop tops, tank tops, profanity, spaghetti straps
• All shirts must be tucked at all times.
• Bottoms- no holes- shorts and skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee- no sagging pants- shirts tucked
• Shoes - fully enclosed front and back
• See the full guidelines in the student handbook

To the fullest extent possible, if your scholar has a uniform, please allow him/her to wear it. If your scholar does not have a uniform, please be sure he/she is following the relaxed dress code. Dressing appropriately increases self-confidence and helps promote respect from others. Uniformity increases school-pride and shows pride in the organization(s) we are affiliated.