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September is Attendance Awareness Month! Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life.
🚨 Attention St. Helena Band Parents, Family, and Community Supporters:
We are excited to announce our annual Hydration Drive for the St. Helena High School Marching Band! As we prepare for the upcoming season, we’re asking for donations of water, Gatorade, and/or Powerade to keep our students hydrated during our rigorous practices and performances in this extreme heat.
Your contributions are vital to ensuring our marching band can perform at their best while maintaining their health. Donations can be dropped off anytime during the day or after band practice at the band hall.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Together, we can help our band soar to new heights! 🖤💛
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Find the digital edition of September Kid Scoop News here:
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What’s in the September 2024 Issue?
Articles and activities include:
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Students will be surprised to learn that not all Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs were big. It turns out that scientists have discovered a much smaller relative of the dinosaur: Suskityrannus. Students will have fun discovering WHY it got this name, what it means, where the fossil was found, and how big (or small) this animal was in comparison to a human being.
SPOTLIGHT: September 17th is Constitution Day. Who were the Founding Fathers and what did they do on this day in 1787? By completing a math game, students will match the faces to the names of the men who organized the American colonists’ revolution to form the United States of America. Give your class an opportunity to learn The Preamble for extra credit!
HOMONYMS: By way of learning about our presidents, students will have fun playing with double meanings of words: hang, bank, bat, light, and ring to name a few. Then, teach your students to be exceptional proofreaders with a simple and short article filled with errors which need correction! Students will also learn the correct way to identify an error by circling the word and placing the correct word directly underneath.
HOLIDAY: Labor Day is observed every year on the first Monday in September, but why do many, including students, get the day off? What are we recognizing on Labor Day? Students will learn about the dignity of labor and what it meant in its original sense when first held in New York City. Complete the included game by having students find the 10 things wrong with the Labor Day parade picture!
HEALTH: Why might we need and/or want immunizations? It all starts with white cells in our blood. Learn what they do for us and how germs invade the body and can even be so strong that our white cells need extra preparation with a boost in the form of a protective immunization.
FABLE: If your student has never heard of Aesop’s Fables, they are in for a treat. If your student HAS heard or read Aesop’s Fables, they will be thrilled to re-read a beloved classic: The Tortoise and the Hare. The added challenge? Some of the words to the story are missing. Students will have to select from the word choice to find the right word to complete the story. Ask students to share their understanding of the moral.
SPORT: Let’s play ping-pong! Ask your students how many of them have had the opportunity to play ping-pong. What equipment is needed to play? Can they describe the equipment? Can they explain the basic idea of ping-pong? What is the activity most closely related to? Can they draw a paddle and the ball in true size on a piece of paper? On the back side of that paper, ask students to use the code on the Kid Scoop News page to find out another name for this game.
ACTIVITY CALENDAR: Challenge your students to select one activity a week to complete with a family member and have that person sign their name on the calendar!
CHARACTER EDUCATION: Crying. Everyone cries sometimes. Why do I cry? Why do tears come out of my eyes? What are happy tears? What does the brain have to do with the "tear faucet"? What’s the difference between sweat and tears? How many tears do our eyes produce each day? What is one benefit of tears? Help students understand and appreciate emotion and the value of a good cry!
ANIMAL: Porcupine facts and opinions. Use these two pages to better understand the peaceful and pokey porcupine. What makes a porcupine so unique? (Hint: the quills)
MONEY MATTERS: Decisions. Decisions. The cost of a decision! How do we choose our purchases and make wise decisions to conserve our dollars and cents when we can? Help students understand where comparisons come in handy so they can save a bit when shopping. Include a fun challenge: ask your students to come up with a family fun game night that costs $0 and then ask them to share what game they played with the class.
ANIMAL: Octopuses are difficult to keep in aquariums. If they get bored, they start to take things apart. Students will get a kick out of reading the story of Inky, the octopus that slipped silently out of his tank at New Zealand’s National Aquarium!
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Update on School Bus Accident:
A driver traveling in the opposite direction fell asleep at the wheel, causing their vehicle to side-swipe our bus. Fortunately, thanks to the swift response of our bus driver, Ms. Davis, a more serious accident was avoided.
In accordance with our safety protocols, the two learners who were on the bus at the time were taken to the hospital for precautionary examinations. Thankfully, there are no reports of any injuries.
A substitute bus is currently on the route to pick up the remaining learners.
Thank you, Ms. Davis, for your swift action.
Good morning. Ms. Antionette Davis' bus was involved in a minor accident during the start of her route. There were three learners on the bus at the time of the incident. All are ok. Please be patient as we work to pick up the remaining learners along the route.
We’re thrilled to announce that Kid Scoop News will be available everywhere in the parish for every child to access! Literacy is the cornerstone of academic success, and we’re committed to ensuring every learner has the resources they need to thrive. #Literacy #KidScoopNews
Dear St. Helena Parish School District Families,
Welcome back! As we begin the 2024-2025 school year, we are excited to see our learners return to classrooms filled with opportunities for growth and learning. Our dedicated staff has been preparing all summer to ensure a successful and enriching academic experience for every learner.
This year, we are introducing new programs and resources to support our commitment to excellence in education. We look forward to partnering with you to make this school year our best one yet. Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together, we can achieve great things!
Click the link below to read about the 2024-2025 school year:
https://www.sthpk-12.net/page/2022-2023-school-year-information-copy
Warm regards,
Dr. Kelli Joseph
Superintendent
St. Helena Parish School District
ATTENTION PARENTS OF LEARNERS WHO COMPLETED THEIR SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT: Please fill out the digital Permission Slip for your child to attend the Literacy Bash!! Click the link or scan the QR code below. https://forms.office.com/r/Lg8Bigy4YT
Back-to-School Registration at SHCCA!
The SHCCA Robotics Club is in New York actively engaged in making scientific observations of the soil, atmosphere, and trees, meticulously documenting their findings. During their investigation, the learners found the forest to be cool, lush, moist, and green. Acting as citizen scientists, they are collaborating with NASA to enhance our understanding of Earth’s climate and environmental changes. This week-long program, part of the NASA GLOBE initiative, is providing our young scientists with both fun and educational experiences.
If you or your child are interested in volunteering or joining our efforts, please contact Jo’el Givens at 985-515-4299. This initiative offers hands-on learning opportunities that span across various STEAM disciplines.
