Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

MACA Family, there is NO SCHOOL today due to low water pressure in the city of Opelousas. SLPSB: A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: Good morning, due to low water pressure issues, the following schools will be closed today : Plaisance Middle, Opelousas High/Biomed, Opelousas Jr. High, Opelouas Middle, Creswell Middle, Northeast Elem, Grolee Elem, Park Vista elem, MACA, SLATS, CAPS (Opelouas Alternative School). All 12 month employees , facilitators and Assistant Principals are to report to work. Thanks for your understanding as we work with local agencies to resolve these concerns.

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: 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!

Reminder!!!

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.

MACA NEWS

'Tis the Season Students may wear school appropriate Holiday Attire for the remainder of week Reminder: No holes in bottoms, no hoodies, no crop tops or open toe shoes. There is no cost to dress out

Congratulations, Nazaire Pierre! Nazaire's exceptional artwork has been selected for the cover of our district Christmas Card, showcasing his immense talent and creativity. We are proud to highlight Nazaire as a standout student at the esteemed Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts.

Please join us at our annual Holiday Arts Celebration on Thursday, December 21 at 9:00 AM

Come out and support!

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm, MACA's Instrumental Music Department will present "Sleigh Ride" in the gym. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for students.

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Dear SLP Stakeholders, You can view our weekly publication, "The Good News," linked below. Thanks for your continued support! Great things are happening here. Let's spread The Good News! https://www.slpsb.org/page/the-good-news

Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to the CASA toy drive. Donation boxes can be found in MACA's front lobby

📣 Exciting News for the OHS Community! 🏈 We're thrilled to announce that the OHS football team is heading to the Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, December 8, 2023, to face off against Cecilia High at 12:00 PM. To ensure the Opelousas community has the chance to cheer on the Tigers, all Opelousas High feeder schools will be closed on Friday, December 8. Schools Closed on December 8: 🟠Northeast Elementary 🟠Grolee Elementary 🟠 Park Vista Elementary 🟠 Opelousas Middle 🟠 Creswell Middle 🟠 Opelousas Junior High 🟠 Opelousas High 🟠 MACA 🟠 SLATS 🟠 CAPS Join us at the Superdome to support our Tigers! Let's paint the dome orange and black! 🧡🖤 Go Tigers! 🐅🏆 #OHSinNOLA #TigerPride

Fantastic news, MACA! 🎉 Congratulations on being named a 2023 Louisiana Top Gains, Opportunity Honoree and “A Rated” School. This is truly a testament of the hard work and dedication of all stakeholders! You ROCK! We are super proud of you! #slpproud

Jean Day Tomorrow! No rips or holes allowed. Non-compliance can result disciplinary action.

Come out and donate blood at MACA's blood drive from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28. Not only will you help stock the shelves but you will also help one MACA Senior receive the LifeScholars scholarship. Donations may be made in any senior's name whether you donate tomorrow or at another Lifeshare blood drive and/or blood center. Please click on the link to scheudule the time you would like to donate https://donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/263277

Schools will be closed Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!