On the Case at EFHS: Students in biology class studied Addie, a young girl whose real life is the subject of a case study exploring natural selection. Students created visual timelines to model & explain how bacteria caused her to become & stay sick despite receiving antibiotics.
ALL SMILES AT SES: Students at Slaughter Elementary School receive a special tooth locket when they lose a tooth at school.
Students in our elementary science classes have been taking a hands-on approach to learning through the Amplify science curriculum. Students at JES are taking notes on their observations, and students at CES built a simple electrical system using a solar panel, wiring, and a fan.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Students in the Quest for Success class at East Feliciana High School participate in a fishbowl discussion.
Students at EF STEAM have been preparing their new raised beds with soil in order to grow okra and collard greens. Due to heavy growth in some areas, they transferred plants to areas with less growth. They have also been socializing the new chickens in the chicken coop.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Students lead instruction as part of the Zearn Math curriculum at East Feliciana Middle School.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Students at Jackson Elementary School work in small reading groups that target their specific needs. Students move between groups based on what skill they are working on.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Pre-K students at Clinton Elementary School engaged in a hands-on exploration of colors.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Second graders Kingston and Brice earn spirit sticks for exemplary behavior at Slaughter Elementary School.
As we enter our third week of school, we want to take a moment to share some snapshots from our first week! Visit efschools.net/news each Sunday to be the first to see highlights like these in our weekly newsletter!
SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOL ORIENTATIONS: Thank you to all the families and community partners who participated in our school orientations this past week! We value your continued partnership.
Family orientations will occur at each of our schools next week! Check out our orientation calendar today, and visit efschools.net/page/backtoschool for additional information!
Please check out this opportunity with some of our community partners next weekend!
Congratulations to Dr. Karen Williams-Ross, principal at EFHS, who just graduated as a Doctor of Education in special education from the Sanford College of Education at National University. We are proud of how you model lifelong learning for your students, teachers, and staff!
CES READS! As part of a partnership between the Louisiana Department of Education and Scholastic called READ, last month PreK through 5th grade students at Clinton Elementary School received books to take home!
Wacky Hair Day at SES! Last month, the PBIS Team at Slaughter Elementary School held a wacky hair day to celebrate great behavior. Students demonstrated a lot of creativity and a commitment to sustainable design!
Rites of Passage at CES: Earlier this month, Clinton Elementary School held a special awards ceremony recognizing their 5th and 6th grade students.
Snapshots of Cub Celebrations: Jackson Elementary School end-of-year celebrations included student-led programs and a special Pre-K parade!
East Feliciana Public Schools join with schools and communities across the country in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Learning resources are available online: https://asianpacificheritage.gov/for-teachers.html
There's Always Time for Art! Slaughter Elementary School fourth grader Thomas takes a moment during dismissal earlier this month to explore his creativity and practice his drawing skills.
