The Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Families can conveniently apply online at https://www.slpsb.org/o/maca or obtain an application directly from the MACA campus. Please visit the school's website or contact the office for more information.
Join us for the 2nd Student Arts Expo in St. Landry Parish – a free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activities. The festival is March 23, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Opelousas courthouse square. This festival is a celebration of student-artists in all artistic disciplines from every corner of St. Landry Parish. 🎨🎼🎷🎤
Read Across America takes on Lawtell Elementary. We had the pleasure of having Mrs. Suess visit with us Today. Thanks to NAUW St. Landry Branch members Janya Fontenot Joseph, Heather Bob, and Aracheal Ventress for assisting with surprising our kindergarten students.
Employees that go Above and Beyond are
January - Jamie Armitage
February- Aracheal Ventress
March - Stephanie Joubert
Employees of the Month
January- Jordan Jason
February- Nigel Poole
March - Brianna Richard
Parent Night for our annual Lawtell Elementary Scholastic Book Fair is Monday, March 4th at 5:00pm. Preview the book fair here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lawtellelementaryschool
We have engineers!! Students loved their new title and used what we’ve been learning to create and customize their own pinball machines!
Congratulations to the Northwest High boys' basketball team for advancing to the quarterfinal round of the LHSAA state playoffs. They will be traveling to Brusly on Friday, March 1st, to take on Brusly High. Go out and support the Raiders! #GoRaiders #BringHomeTheWin
The SLP Early Learning Network is now accepting applications for children aged birth to 5. Interested parties can apply at the site for which your child is zoned to attend or online at https://earlylearningnetworkslp.org.
On Friday, first graders celebrated their 100th Day of School with a variety of reading and math activities to show that they are 100 Days smarter!
4th grade students are celebrating increasing their I-Ready scores with a 50% or higher increase or scoring a basic or above in math with popcorn and a movie.
Students in kindergarten are enjoying working on their iReady challenge for the month of February. Students who pass a lesson with 80% or higher get to color in a square. Who says learning can’t be fun!
Students in Mrs. Furtch’s 5th grade Science class designed a Freshwater Collection System to grasp the idea of evaporation and condensation as they separate freshwater from salt water.
Congratulations to all DARE graduates!
Lawtell Elementary Early Dismissal
St. Landry Parish will showcase our best Jr. High basketball talent at our All-Star game on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Opelousas Jr. High.
Event Times:
5:00 PM: 3-point contest
6:00 PM: Girls All-Star Game
7:00 PM: Boys All-Star Game
Admission: $5 for all ages.
SLPSB school are closed today due to extreme flooding and impassable roads. Students who are currently on buses will be dropped off home. Stay safe Lawtell Leaders!
A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB:
Due to possible unsafe weather conditions from the forecasted arctic blast, all St. Landry Parish School District schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
With icy roads and freezing temperatures expected throughout the days ahead, we have made the decision to cancel classes, sporting activities, and practices to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff.
Stay warm and safe at home. For continued updates on closures, follow our social media and check local news outlets.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this wintery weather event. Let's hope for sunshine and warm weather ahead!
A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB:
Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting
~Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
~Time: 4:14 P.M.
~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center
We cordially invite all community members to attend the upcoming SEAC Meeting. This meeting aims to provide a platform for valuable discussions and ensure the enhancement of special education services within our district.
Your presence and valuable input will greatly contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students.
A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/2c4ur.
If you suspect your child has talented music, theater, and/or visual art characteristics, contact your school for a referral to the School Building Level Committee. Talented referrals and evaluations are only conducted once a year in the Spring.
