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Red Stick Academy
November 2023
Site Leader Corner: Executive Functioning Skills
Executive functioning skills include time management, organization and prioritization. These skills are needed to function successfully as students enter middle school and higher. These skills can be developed and maintained over time.
When students enter 5th and 6th grades, the level of responsibility grows. This is one reason we encourage our students to use planners to help get themselves organized. Children tend to think in images rather than words. They are more likely to understand concepts based on how they work instead of words in a textbook. Color coding notebooks and materials by subject can be a great way to organize materials. i.e. use red for MATH and green for ELA.
Students need to learn how to prepare for a test and plan for projects. Hanging a whiteboard calendar in their room can help them stay organized with upcoming quizzes, projects or tests (color coded of course!). Learning that as they get older, they can't cram for a test the night before and instead need to study over a few days. For homework assignments, break it down into smaller assignments (i.e. 15 math problems - complete a timer for 10 minutes and work 5 problems at a time.) When studying for a test, break the material into topics and review a chunk of information each night over multiple nights.
Building executive functioning skills is a necessity in life as the amount of responsibilities grow. We need strategies and techniques to help us build the skill to get things done without too much anxiety.
Thank You Parent Association!
The RSA Parent Association donated the items for our root beer floats on the 50th day of school. We had some amazing parents serving the floats at both lunches. Some of our friends had NEVER had a root beer float before!! If you want to be a part of the Parent Volunteer Organization, please contact Lydia Lafleur, lafleurl@bellsouth.net
RSA Parent Association Corner
This is a new section in our school newsletter. Please be sure and read through for important updates from our parent association!
RSA Parent Association Meeting – Friday, November 3
Our next monthly Parent Association Meeting will be Friday, November 3 after carpool in the RSA Multi-Purpose Room. We hope to see you there! The RSA Parent Association meets monthly after carpool in the Multi-purpose Room. The purpose of the meetings is to plan and organize schoolwide events. We would love to have as many parents as possible attend as your schedule permits. For more information on the Parent Association or to be added to the volunteer list, please contact Lydia Lafleur at 225-938-7949 or lafleurl@bellsouth.net.
Teacher Appreciation
Be on the lookout for ways to show your support to our wonderful RSA teachers and staff. Two upcoming happenings in November:
· Stock the Lounge: As a way to say thank you to our hardworking, dedicated RSA teachers and staff, we are initiating “Stock the Lounge” this year. We are asking for donations of a variety of items. Ideas include K-cup pods coffee, flavored coffee creamer, hot chocolate, tea, water, and a variety of snack items. Be on the lookout for a flyer coming home. Please see this Sign-Up Genius for suggestions and to sign up! Items may be dropped off at school the first Friday of the month, beginning November 3.
- Holiday Helpers Teacher Gifts: We will begin collecting funds for our holiday gift to teachers after Thanksgiving break. Donations from families will go towards a monetary gift to each of our teachers and staff. Information will be sent home later in November.
Upcoming CommUNITY Events in November
· Pizza Friday – Friday, November 10
· Lunch on the Lawn – Friday, November 17 (a week early due to Thanksgiving Holiday). Please sign up here to donate items for sale.
· Used Book Drive – A Used Book Sale is tentatively scheduled for December. More information to follow as plans are finalized.
Looking Ahead to December:
· RSA Parent Association Meeting: Friday, 12/1 after carpool
· Pizza Friday: Friday 12/8
· Lunch on the Lawn: Not scheduled due to Winter Break.
Reenrollment and Open Enrollment Starts 10/30!
To reserve your child’s spot for the 2024-25 school year, click here [track.spe.schoolmessenger.com] to login to your PowerSchool account and go to Forms. Intent to Return begins Monday, October 30 and ends Friday, December 1. Failure to complete your Intent to Return by Dec. 1, 2023, may result in the forfeiture of your student’s seat for the next school year. Reserve your student’s spot for the 2024-2025 school year starting Oct. 30. This year, our reenrollment period coincides with our Open Enrollment time! So after you reserve a spot for your child, tell your friends to apply for enrollment at RSA. The grade level with 90% responding to intent to return will win a pizza party!
School Zone!
Did you see the signage? Red Stick Academy has an official school zone now on Jefferson Highway! We are beyond excited!!! Hours of operation are: 6:30-9:00 AM; 2:00-4:00 PM on School Days. Handheld cell phone use is prohibited. Help us keep our kiddos safe.
Dress Code Reminders
Although RSA does not require uniform attire for our students, the school is eager to help children learn to discern modesty and discretion in choosing apparel appropriate for their age and activities. They will need parental assistance and guidance in choosing comfortable play clothes and shoes. No pajama pants unless it is a specifically designated dress day. Girls should wear shorts under skirts. Students should wear tennis shoes for physical education and/or recess.
Colder Weather Means Outerwear
With the colder weather comes the need for your child to come to school with a jacket or sweater. Please don't forget to put their name in it!
World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Was a HUGE success because of YOU! We raised almost $3500 in profit with this fundraiser!!! We are getting 3 quotes for the sport court and we should be able to install it soon!!! THANK YOU!
Our top sellers were:
#1 Londiwe (6th grader) 14 cases
#2 Nur (1st grader) 11 cases
#3 Jorie (Kinder) 7 cases
We are in the process of collecting the prizes and scheduling the ice cream truck. More to come!!!
EBR Bookmobile
Know someone that would benefit from a strong academic and loving environment?
Reenrollment and Open Enrollment Starts October 30-December 1!
Water Bottles!
Don't forget to send a refillable water bottle with your child each day. Water keeps your brain hydrated and it's hard to learn when you are thirsty and/or distracted by headaches. Per the handbook, please do not send your child with a sports drink or a sugary drink in their water bottle. Be sure your child's name is on the bottle. :)
Morning Arrival
- School starts promptly at 8:00 am.
- Please make sure to have your child at school before 8:00. You can drop off your child as early as 7:45. If you need early drop off, it starts at 7:30 and is $5/day.
- Late arrivals have to sign in at the administration office and be sent to class with a pass.
- Tardies began to count and accumulate Tuesday, September 5.
- If your child is out sick for 3+ days, please send them back to school with a mandatory doctor's note for an excused absence. If your child is out sick for 1-2 days, please send them back with a parent or doctor's note.
Absences and Makeup Work - Page 9 in the Handbook
If a student is to be absent, parents should notify the teacher by 9:00 am on the first day and every day of the absence. For anticipated absences, parents are asked to give notice well in advance to the principal. Notice can be given by phone, email, or in writing. For excused absences, students are given the same number of days as the number of days missed to make up a test or to turn in make-up work. Make-up tests will be given at the discretion of the teacher within the allotted days, and students may be required to report to school early or stay late to make up tests. However, if there is a test given or assignment due on the day the student returns that he or she knew about or reasonably should have known about during the absence, and if the student was present for the original instruction (not review) related to the test or assignment, then the returning student will take the test or turn in the assignment on the day of return.
For excused absences of five days or more, teachers and the principal will formulate a personalized make-up plan for the student. With prior notification, the principal may allow students to make pre-arrangements for family or student trips, although such absences will still be considered unexcused. In such a case, the student must take all tests in advance of the trip and must turn in all work occurring during the trip immediately upon return to school. In any case of a missed test, for whatever reason, a make-up test may be different than the original test given to the rest of the class.
Administration of Medication
Please do not send medication in your child's backpack. All medication (prescription and over the counter) should be administered through the front desk. Please see the form below for your convenience.
PowerSchool and Schoology
Homework and Planners
School Dismissal
- School finishes at 3:00 pm.
- If there is any change in your child’s transportation schedule, please submit it in written form, so we can adjust accordingly.
- Aftercare begins as soon as carline is over. The first 20 minutes is dedicated homework time.
- Aftercare is provided until 5:00 p.m. for $15/day or $50/week.
Afterschool ELA/Math Lab
Afternoon Carline
- Thank you for remembering to use your hands free connection while in carline.
- We appreciate you showing your carline sign on your rearview mirror up until the time your child gets into the vehicle.
- Please stay in your vehicle.
- Please pull up close to the vehicle in front of you.
- If you are not inside the gate, help us keep the line off of Jefferson Highway by creating two lines and take turns going into the gate.
November Birthdays
4. Miss Holley (Kinder)
6. Khalil (4th)
10. Alex (6th)
15. Makii (6th)
21. Mrs. Dawn (K-2 Music/Art)
23. Mason (K); Camryn (8th)
27. Zinnia (2nd)
28. Jacen (3rd)
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Fall Field Day
We will still have instructional time in the morning, followed by lunch on the lawn for everyone! K-8 will all have lunch starting at 11:30. Students are allowed to be checked out early when the field day activities are over. The following are the scheduled activities:
- Candy corn guess (how many candy corns are in the jar)
- Bean bag toss
- Pass the pumpkin game
- Paint pumpkins (everyone is to bring a SMALL pumpkin to paint)
- Apple relay game (students move an apple between their knees across the field to a bucket and run back)
- Bobbing for apples (in the air/not water)
- Cake walk (cupcakes, small bags of cookies, etc. wrapped)
- Sack races
- Pie the Principal! We really want that sport court! Ms. Anne is willing to take a pie in the face for a fundraiser. $2/pie for students and $5/pie for adults!
- Parent volunteers to man the different stations. Sign up here to donate or volunteer
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023, 11:30 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
RSA Parent Meeting
Get involved so you can help make a difference in your child's school.
Friday, Nov 3, 2023, 08:15 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
EBR Bookmobile
Friday, Nov 3, 2023, 09:00 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Daylights Savings Time Ends
Sunday, Nov 5, 2023, 12:00 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Q2 Progress Reports
We are halfway through the quarter. Progress reports will be emailed home today.
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Veteran's Day Observed
Not a holiday. We have school.
Friday, Nov 10, 2023, 07:00 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Lunch on the Lawn
K-2 lunch: 10:55-11:25
3-4th lunch: 11:55-12:25
5-8th lunch: 12:00-12:30
Parents are welcome to join their child at lunch
Friday, Nov 17, 2023, 11:00 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL ALL WEEK
No School Monday, November 20-Friday, November 24
Monday, Nov 20, 2023, 07:00 AM
6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
About RSA
Email: info@redstick.academy
Website: https://redstick.academy
Location: 6455 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, USA 70806
Phone: (225) 960-1370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedStickAcademyOfficial