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| SHS Student Recognized 8th in Nation |
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Jennifer Goss, a senior at Sterlington High School, placed in state track & field championships in spring qualifying her to compete at nationals over the summer. During national competition, Jennifer placed 8th in javelin. She will be recognized for this national honor in a September School Board Meeting. Congratulations Jennifer!!
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Posted by aline on Monday, August 25 @ 15:21:28 CDT (42 reads)
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| RMS Teacher Wins First Prize |
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Congratulations to Wendy Allen upon winning First Prize in the Got-2B-Safe Awards Program. Wendy teaches 6th grade at Riser Middle School. She received a $500.00 gift card to Staples.
The Got 2B Safe! Awards program was developed by Honeywell and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in 2005 to recognize those teachers with the greatest commitment to child safety. The program is designed to encourage teachers at elementary schools nationwide to teach their students valuable and potentially life-saving lessons. Teachers can enter by logging on to www.got2bsafe.com and submitting a brief essay that emphasizes the Got 2B Safe! Four Rules Of Safety. The program is open to U.S. teachers at accredited schools. The teachers with the top five entries receive free classroom makeovers valued at $10,000 and have their entries featured on the Honeywell Got 2B Safe! Web site. Additionally, another 100 teachers receive gift certificates for classroom supplies valued at $500.
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Posted by aline on Monday, August 25 @ 15:16:56 CDT (47 reads)
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| Pupil Progression Plan Available for Review |
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The 2008-09 Ouachita Parish Pupil Progression Plan is available online for review in the "Policies and Forms" section of the homepage at www.opsb.net.
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Posted by aline on Wednesday, August 20 @ 07:58:36 CDT (137 reads)
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Ouachita Parish School System is accepting applications for the following positions:
Speech Pathologist (2 openings)
Requires Masters Degree and Certification
Contact Brenda Adams, Director of Student Support Services, at 318-388-2541
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Posted by aline on Wednesday, August 13 @ 16:47:03 CDT (353 reads)
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| Lakeshore Teacher Wins KNOE Contest |
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Congratulations to Nann Stewart for winning the KNOE Teacher of the Year contest. Nann teaches first grade at Lakeshore Elementary. She won the use of a Hyundai Sonata for one year!
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Posted by aline on Thursday, August 07 @ 11:03:19 CDT (303 reads)
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| OPSS Teachers Become NBCT Candidate Support Providers |
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Jennifer Willis, Michelle Thrower, and Jennifer Kelly recently completed National Board Candidate Support Training making them support providers for the National Board of Teaching Standards National Trainers. They will be linked through the NBPTS website as certified national candidate support providers. They will help facilitate candidates as they work to become some of Louisiana's must qualified and recognized teachers. If interested in becoming a National Board Candidate, please feel free to contact one of the three for more information. Not only does National Board Certification benefit the teacher, it also reflects positively on Ouachita Parish School System. Congratulations to all of our NBCTs! We are very proud of you and look forward to adding to that group!
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Posted by aline on Thursday, August 07 @ 10:58:33 CDT (280 reads)
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| NBPTS Louisiana State Team Leader |
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Jennifer Kelly of Central and Calhoun Elementary Schools was selected as state team leader by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to lead Louisiana's delegation of National Board Certified Teachers to meet U.S. Members of Congress and discuss education reform. The delegation was joined by several hundred more outstanding teachers from across the country focusing on expanding the dialogue about how National Board Certification is refining the standards for teacher effectiveness and high-quality student learning in the 21st century.
“I applaud my fellow National Board Certified Teachers who participated in these important conversations and the impact they will have on our children’s futures,” said Kelly who achieved National Board Certification in 2006. “As teacher leaders, we have important roles to play in shaping the future of our schools and creating environments that support excellence in teaching and learning.”
Jennifer also participated in a promotional video and interview for NBPTS to be used in recruiting and education.
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Posted by aline on Thursday, August 07 @ 10:54:28 CDT (270 reads)
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| CNP ANNOUNCES NEW MEAL PRICES |
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The Ouachita Parish Child Nutrition Program announces new meal prices beginning the 2008-2009 school year. They are as follows:
Breakfast Prices
$ 1.00 ~ Students
$ 0.30 ~ Reduced
$ 1.50 ~ Employee
$ 2.50 ~ Visitor
Lunch Prices
$ 1.50 ~ Students Elementary
$ 1.75 ~ Students Secondary
$ 0.40 ~ Reduced
$ 3.00 ~ Employee
$ 3.50 ~ Visitor
Meal service will begin with Breakfast being served on both half-days, Monday, August 18th and Tuesday, August 19th. Lunch service will start Wednesday, August 20th.
Applications for meal benefits will be placed in the mail to all students by Monday, August 11th. If a family household has moved or does not receive an application packet, call Child Nutrition Services at (318)398-1990 or pick up a packet at your child’s school. Remember: Only one application is to be submitted per family. All applications must be returned by Friday, September 5, 2008. If a response regarding your child’s benefit status is not received within 10 working days of the submission of your application, please call Child Nutrition Services.
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Posted by aline on Monday, July 28 @ 13:26:25 CDT (519 reads)
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| OVFCU & Sunny 98 Team Up for Supplies |
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Ouachita Valley Federal Credit Union and Sunny 98 are teaming up once again to collect school supplies for local underprivileged children. The goal is to completely "pack" a school bus with school supplies and with your help, they will meet that goal. This is the 4th year for the school supply drive. Last year, the project helped over 150 children!
Local businesses are invited to help through monetary donations. Monies received will be used to purchase additional supplies. Companies will be recognized for donations made during radio broadcasts.
For more information, contact Mistie Caples at 387-4592.
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Posted by aline on Thursday, July 24 @ 10:11:21 CDT (427 reads)
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| Swartz Teacher Named Regional Teacher of the Year Finalist |
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Congratulations to D'Anne Bennett of Swartz Upper Elementary upon being named Region VIII Elementary Teacher of the Year. D'Anne was recognized in a celebration extravaganza held in Baton Rouge Friday, July 18.
D'Anne teaches autistic and resource mathematics and English classes in grades 5-6. She is married to Corey Bennett and they live in West Monroe with their two children, Reed and Emma. D'Anne has been with Ouachita Parish School System for seventeen years. Her philosophy on teaching: I believe all children can learn, even those with disabilities. I strive to encourage my students to believe in themselves, knowing that a good education can lead them any direction they want to go. I am dedicated to providing my students with the tools they will need to succeed in life, both professionally and personally.
D'Anne represented her school, our parish and the region with professionalism and honor, and for that we extend thanks and congratulations!!
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Posted by aline on Monday, July 21 @ 13:43:03 CDT (438 reads)
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