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Message from Principal Reese

February 13 - February 28

Message fromPrincipal ReeseFebruary 13 - February 28

By the end of the 2022-2023 school year, JLO'S School Performance Score will increase by 5 points from 77.5 to 82.5

Greeting Parents!

I'm so excited to be named Interim Principal of John L. Ory Magnet. I look forward to continuing to work with you and your scholars to finish this school year strong. We're counting down the days to LEAP 2025. Please visit John L. Ory School's website for tips to help your scholar get ready.
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Green Team

Parish President Hotard and Utilities Assistant Director Reed Alexander presented to the Green Team, an Earth friendly club at John L. Ory Magnet School, about how parish utilities work including the water and wastewater process and the harmful effects of littering on our utilities systems.

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Flag Presentation

We would like to give a special thank you to the LaPlace Rotary Club for giving an amazing flag presentation to our 4th graders.
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Royal Tea Party

Kindergarten Royalty enjoyed tea and cookies!!

MEET OUR NEW STAFF

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Secretary, Martha Ross

-Associates in Early Childhood Education

-LA 4 Program Para Educator

-Assistant Director of Garden of Eden Christian Academy for 8 years

-Para Educator St. John the Baptist School Systems 4 years

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Interim Assistant Principal, Tiffany Jones

-22 years veteran Educator

-Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Southern University in New Orleans

-Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Our Lady of Holy Cross College

-Master Teacher

-Dean of Students and Assistant Principal Jefferson Parish School System

-Master Teacher 2 years at LaPlace Elementary School

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Counselor, Kimberley Chauvin

-2008 - 2022 Middle and high school teacher Saint James Parish

-Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Nicholls State University in 2006

-Alternative Teacher Education Program Certification from Nicholls State University in 2010

-Mentor Teacher Program through the Louisiana Department of Education

-Teacher of the Year four times at schools I have taught in

-Saint James Parish Schools District Middle School Teacher of the Year

-Masters of School Counseling through Nicholls State University in the summer of 2020.

REMINDERS

Dress Code Reminders:

  • All K-8th scholars must wear their school uniform Monday-Friday.
  • Scholars may wear a spirit shirt with their uniform bottoms on Friday.
  • All K-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.


Cell phone policy:

  • Cell phones are not allowed at school.
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 after dismissal (4:10-4:30)
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 after dismissal (4:10-4:30)
3rd Offense:
  • 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 give homework, lunch kits, or any other items to scholars once they arrive to school.


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.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 13

  • LEAP CONNECT & ELPT Testing Window opens

February 14

  • Valentine's Day

February 17

  • Krewe of Ory Parade

February 20-24

  • Mardi Gras Holiday (No School for scholars)

March 1

  • Spring Pictures

March 6-10

  • Spring Book Fair

March 10

  • Intent to Return forms are due
  • 4H meeting ------ 4th/5th 10:00 am ----- 6th-8th 9:00-10:00

March 16

  • End of 3rd 9 weeks

March 24

  • School Tour

March 25

  • Louisiana History Day Regional @ WWII Museum