Good morning - all bus drivers are being notified to take EXTREME CAUTION this morning due to the weather conditions. Please be patient as we work to safely pick up our learners.
🚨 We’re back at it! 🚨 The Black History Trivia Team is diving deep into key topics like Civil Rights & Protests, as well as Business & Commerce. Our learners are being challenged with thought-provoking questions that make them think critically and engage with history in a meaningful way. Let’s keep the conversation going and continue learning together! #BlackHistory #CivilRights #TriviaTime #ThoughtProvokingQuestions
🌟 Exciting Update from USH - University of St. Helena! 🌟
Our amazing teachers recently participated in Module 5 of the NTE: New Teacher Experience program! 🎓✨
Module 5 focused on Parent and Community Engagement, where our new teachers discovered high-yield strategies rooted in the latest educational research. They learned effective ways to communicate with parents and engage key stakeholders in the school environment—helping to prevent challenges before they arise.
The best part? Our teachers actively collaborated as a team, bringing back valuable resources to our district! 💡 They’re already planning to share their insights and lead our next district professional development session! 👏👏
We are proud of their dedication to growing and fostering strong connections with our school community.
#EducationMatters #Teamwork
🎉 Help us congratulate our Learner of the Week, Terrionna Washington! 🎉
Terrionna is an amazing learner who consistently puts forth her best effort. We are so proud of her dedication and hard work! Keep shining, Terrionna! 🌟👏 #LearnerOfTheWeek #ProudMoment
Way to go to our awesome Reading Rockstars! 🎉📚 We’re still celebrating their amazing success and couldn’t be prouder! A huge thank you to Chick-fil-A for the fantastic awards! 🏆👏 Keep shining, everyone! #ReadingRockstars #CelebratingSuccess #ThankYouChickFilA
📚💡 Our awesome Jr. High achievers are working hard with IXL and the Louisiana Leap Success workbook, wrapping up Chapter 6 on Westward Expansion and the American Indian Experience. They’re getting ready to tackle the LEAP Test 2025! Keep up the great work, everyone! 💪
🚀 Exciting News from USH-University of St. Helena! 🚀
Our ILT members are making great strides in curriculum professional development! They’re using data from ZEARN reports to guide academic decisions that directly impact our learners’ outcomes. 📊
By analyzing this data, we’re ensuring that each learner receives the support and resources they need to succeed. Here’s to making informed, impactful decisions for a brighter academic future! 🌟 #DataDriven #CurriculumDevelopment
USH - University of St. Helena ELA teachers are diving deep into data to inform and enhance their writing instruction, while their learners stay engaged in independent reading. 📚 It’s all about fostering a dynamic learning environment where data-driven strategies support growth and creativity!
ELA teachers are diving into data to drive writing instruction, while their learners are engaged in independent reading.
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🎉 Congratulations to our iReady Reading Rockstars! 🌟👏
We are so proud of their incredible growth on their diagnostic assessments! 📚✨ Their hard work and dedication are truly paying off. Keep shining, Rockstars—you’re really growing and achieving amazing things! 🚀🙌 #ReadingRockstars #iReadySuccess #KeepGrowing
🎉 Congratulations to our iReady Reading Rockstars! 🌟👏
We are so proud of their incredible growth on their diagnostic assessments! 📚✨ Their hard work and dedication are truly paying off. Keep shining, Rockstars—you’re really growing and achieving amazing things! 🚀🙌 #ReadingRockstars #iReadySuccess #KeepGrowing
Today, our 8th-grade science learners stepped into the role of environmental scientists!
As part of our unit on Natural Resources and Human Impact (OpenSciEd 7.6), learners participated in a hands-on outdoor learning project designed to connect science with real-world issues in our community.
What they worked on:
Learners completed three investigations:
• Trash Audit: Collected, sorted, and tallied trash found around campus to analyze our waste and its impact on natural resources.
• Shade and Temperature Study: Measured temperatures in different areas—under trees, on concrete, and in grassy fields—to observe how vegetation affects heat and energy use.
• Garden and Soil Study: Examined soil health, moisture, and plant life to understand the importance of healthy soil in sustaining life and conserving resources.
What they did:
Learners worked in teams, practiced scientific data collection, used thermometers to record temperatures, and made connections between their observations and the importance of conservation and sustainability. They discussed the environmental impact of waste and brainstormed ways our school can reduce its footprint.
Teacher Observation and Feedback:
I was proud to see our learners engaged, curious, and asking great questions like “How does planting more trees really help reduce heat?” and “What happens to this trash if we don’t pick it up?” Their teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking were truly impressive. Watching them connect science to their everyday world was a reminder of why hands-on learning matters.
Our learners are learning to care for the environment—one project, one observation, and one solution at a time!
#ScienceInAction #FutureScientists #EnvironmentalStewards #OpenSciEd #HandsOnLearning #STEM #NaturalResources #HumanImpact #BuildingAwareness#StHelenaWinning
🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our amazing Superintendent, Dr. Kelli Joseph! 🎉🎂
May your day be filled with love, joy, and countless blessings. We are so grateful for your leadership and dedication. Wishing you the best on your special day!
We love you! 💖🎈
🌟 Science in Action! 🌟
Today in class, our learners had a blast mixing vinegar and baking soda to observe an exciting chemical reaction! 🧪✨
As soon as the substances were combined, the classroom was filled with bubbles and fizzing sounds. The best part? The balloon on top of the vial started to inflate, proving that carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) was being released during the reaction! 🎈
Using the C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) method, learners reflected on their experiment:
Claim: When vinegar and baking soda are mixed, they undergo a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide gas.
Evidence: The balloon inflated as the mixture bubbled and fizzed, the container felt cooler, and bubbles formed, showing gas production.
Reasoning: Because the balloon filled with gas and new substances were formed, learners concluded that this was a chemical change. The reaction between vinegar (an acid) and baking soda (a base) produces carbon dioxide gas, water, and sodium acetate. The balloon’s expansion is clear evidence of gas creation, proving the chemical reaction was a success!
Science is all about discovery, and today, our learners saw firsthand how chemical reactions work. 🔬💡
🚍 USH-University of St. Helena Update! 🚍
Our amazing bus drivers are achieving great outcomes as they review important safety protocols during a professional development session led by Mrs. Kent, our Transportation Supervisor! 🚨👨🏫
A friendly reminder to all: Be sure to check out the district’s website and download our GPS Bus Tracking System! Let’s work together to keep our learners safe on their journey to and from school. 🛑👩🏫
🌟 USH-University of St. Helena Update! 🌟
Our teachers are achieving amazing outcomes thanks to professional development led by Ms. Kasey Jackson from iReady! Today’s focus: LEAP Focus - Unpacking the Research Simulation Writing Prompt.
Ms. Jackson made complex concepts creatively digestible for our learners, equipping our educators with the tools they need to support learner growth and success! 💡📚
🎉 Embracing Success: Honoring Achievements and Milestones 🎉
Today, we proudly recognize the outstanding achievers throughout our district! 🌟 Their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are St. Helena proud as we embrace success and celebrate the incredible achievements and milestones of our learners, teachers, and staff. Let’s continue to inspire each other and strive for excellence!
