St. Landry Parish School Board

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Scott Champagne serves as the Title I Director of Federal Programs. Scott has been an educator for over 30 years. He has been the Federal Programs Director, here in St. Landry Parish, for 8 and ½ years. As a parent of 3 young adults, Scott knows firsthand that the most valuable impressions made on a child are done so at home. He wants parents to be reminded that they are their children’s first teacher. The importance of what children learn at home with and from their parents can never be underestimated.

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! St. Landry Parish’s Parent and Family Engagement program is headed by Coordinator, Tawasha O. Thomas. Tawasha has been an educator for over 15 years and heading this program for 3 years. It has been one of the most transformative experiences of her career. For her, it is amazing to be able to touch so many lives and to continue to have an impact on the lives of students. Tawasha’s advice to parents is for them to remain vigilant about their child’s education. Student success is directly related to parental involvement and engagement. Research has shown that students with engaged, involved parents are that much more successful at navigating life and all of its challenges.

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Mary “Mrs. Bonnie”Ventress has been a Parent Educator for 30 Years. Mrs. Bonnie enjoys meeting the needs of families and getting involved with parents. Her advice for parents is to get more involved in their children’s lives, including being visible at the schools, as well. Success to Mrs. Bonnie is completing what you begin and watching it grow. Mrs. Bonnie’s Fun Fact: “ I am blessed to be a cancer survivor.”

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Dannette Auzenne has been a Parent Educator for 4 years. What she enjoys most about her job is being a supportive, listening ear for parents. Her advice to parents is to actively engage in their children’s lives, both in and out of school. Dannette defines success as achieving personal goals and aspirations, rather than conforming to others’expectations. Dannette’s Fun Fact:”Although I am a complete introvert, my passion for helping parents empowers me to find my voice (Just don't ask me to speak publicly, I just might pass out).”

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Linda Hall has been a Parent Educator for over 19 ½ years. What Linda likes most about being a Parent Educator is working with the families, schools, and the community. She loves assisting parents in addressing their children’s educational, mental, physical, and emotional needs, all while ensuring that children are kept in safe environments. Linda has several pieces of advice for parents: (1) Engage and participate in activities at their child’s school, from elementary all the way to and through high school (2) Attend parent-teacher conferences (3) Check their child’s progress daily (4) Always keep contact information up to date. She reminds parents that they are their child’s first teacher and encourages them to never forget to ask their child how their day was. Linda inspires us to work diligently toward positive changes and to always be an asset to your community and not a liability. Linda’s Fun Fact: “I like to tell fun stories about my childhood, family, friends, and events.”

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Dianne Washington-Lewis has been a Parent Educator for over 20+ years with the St. Landry Parish School Board. The one thing Dianne likes most about being a Parent Educator is helping families and connecting with people in the community. Her advice to parents: “Parents must play a major role in their child/children’s education. They must also make sure that their child/children attend school every day because when they miss school, they can miss out on valuable lessons and any new concepts being taught.” Success to Dianne is being able to think back over the years, about all the people she’s helped along their life’s journeys, and be able to see their growth. According to Dianne, for everything there is a season. Some people will stay for a second, some just for a minute, but some will stay for a lifetime. Knowing that you were a part of their journey fills you with great joy and a sense of accomplishment. Dianne’s Fun Fact: “I like to be silly sometimes!”

🚀🔬 Whether you're coding, experimenting, engineering, or exploring mathematical wonders, today is a reminder of the endless possibilities that STEM offers. Let's inspire the next generation of thinkers and creators. #NationalSTEMDay #Innovation #FutureLeaders"

Spotlighting our SLP Parent Educator Team for Parent and Family Engagement Month! Connie Derouen has been a Parent Educator for 4 years. Connie enjoys helping parents get the needed resources for themselves and their families. Her advice to parents: “Enjoy as much time with their children and families as possible….Life is short!” Success to Connie is having an open heart and being very patient in serving others. Connie’s Fun Fact: “I love to dance!”

Happy Parent & Family Engagement Month! This week, Mrs. Megan Ortego, parent of Grand Prairie, is being recognized! "Mrs. Megan Ortego goes above and beyond to effortlessly coordinate and implement various student and community events!

District staff from the Child Welfare and Attendance Department recently attended the International Network for School Attendance (INSA) conference which was held for the first time in New Orleans.  Tiffany Perry, Cynthia Melancon and Angela Roberts also participated in a round table discussion on chronic absenteeism with perspectives from around the world including the USA, Netherlands, and New Zealand.

We invite you to attend the St. Landry Parish Middle School Football Championship Game on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The game will take place at Donald Gardiner Stadium, where our Lawtell Trojans will face off against the Opelousas Jr. High Tigers! **Admission Fees:** - Adults: $7 - Students: $5 Please note that Lawtell Elementary School is following the SLPSB Clear Bag Policy. Additionally, no food or drink is permitted outside the stadium. We hope to see you there to support our teams!

Just a reminder we will be CLOSED in observance of Election Day!

Let’s celebrate the vital role that parents and families play in a child’s education and development!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🎉 Celebrating Mr. Kyle Sylvester: Principal of Washington Elementary! 🏫🌟In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to give a huge shoutout to one of our school leaders, Mr. Kyle Sylvester ! 🎉

🎉 Celebrating Ms. Tiffany Perry: Principal of Port Barre Elementary! 🏫🌟In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to give a huge shoutout to one of our school leaders, Ms. Tiffany Perry ! 🎉

🎃👻 Happy Halloween! Practice safety if you are trick-or-treating this Halloween! Remember to use reflective gear, check treats for tampering, and stay in well-lit areas. We hope you have a night filled with fun, laughter, and above all, safety for everyone. 🔦 #HalloweenSafety #StaySafeOnHalloween 🌟🍭

🎉 Celebrating Mr. Gary Blood: Principal of Port Barre High School! 🏫🌟In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to give a huge shoutout to one of our school leaders, Mr. Gary Blood! 🎉

Captian Bordelon and St. Landry Fire District #3 visited the Plaisance Middle 21st CCLC afterschool program on Monday, October 28th to speak to students about fire safety and shared important home fireproof tips during Fire Prevention Awareness Month.

🎉 Celebrating Ms. Chasity Williams: Principal of Plaisance Middle School! 🏫🌟In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to give a huge shoutout to one of our school leaders, Ms. Chasity Williams ! 🎉

You are invited! Day #3 of Ribbon Cuttings!