Mahalia Jackson Elementary School

Mahalia Jackson Elementary School
Volume 3 Issue 2
Mahalia Jackson
Elementary School
Information
2405 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
OFFICE: (504) 359-6950
FAX: (504) 379-6976
Mrs. LaKeysha London,
Principal
Ms. Desiree Radford,
Secretary
Ms. Kayla Scott,
Business/ Data Manager
Mr. Kenneth Lawson,
Dean of Students
Mrs. Charmaine Lewis,
Ranking Teacher
Ms. LaShawn Davenport,
Parent/Community Coordinator
October, 2015
...From the desk of Principal London
The 1st quarter ends next
Happy 104th Birthday
Mahalia Jackson
Monday and Fall is in the air. I
strongly urge parents purchase navy blue sweaters and jackets.
I want to thank the parents who attended the Parent Academic Meetings last month. We had a great
turn out and it is my hope that you
gained some valuable information
in order to assist your child at
home.
The Queen of Gospel
Reminder
In order to supplement our school’s program, we have included a $75.00 enrichment
fee for the 2015-2016 school year. If you
have not paid your enrichment fee at this
time, it is considered past due. Please stop
October is a busy week for MJE. I
by the office to submit your payments. We
ask that you support the events on
the October Calendar by participat- need your support as we continue our goal
ing and donating to the various acof academic success.
We have started after school detentions for students who continue to
report to school tardy and have uniform violations.
tivities.
Kindly read and adhere to the
attached FYI letter, as it pertains
important information.
Ms. Scott, Business/Data Manager
504.359.6950
Mission Statement
As always, my door is open to you.
I welcome you to share your
thoughts, ideas, and/or concerns
with me at anytime. The easiest
way to meet with me is by contacting Ms. Radford to schedule an appointment.
The mission of Mahalia Jackson Elementary
School is to provide meaningful experiences
in order for students to become successful
college and career ready individuals.
Finally, I am looking forward to having Lunch with the Students of the
Month, Wednesday, October 7th.
Total Community Action 359-6897
Let’s have a great 2nd Quarter.
Site Partners’ Information
New Orleans Public Library 596-3110
St. Thomas Family Clinic 359-6807
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
Pre-Kindergarten News…
Kindergarten News…
One of my students collected and submitted $144.00
for the Leukemia Pennies for Patients. We will attend
the Pumpkin Patch this October. Pre K C101 created
beautiful leaves for their Fall wreaths, celebrating the
first day of Fall.
We are busy learning about synonyms and verbs.
Thanks to all the parents who return homework and
behavior charts daily . Please continue to stress the
importance of good behavior in
school.
Mrs. D. DeLarge
Teacher
Ms. Butler and Mrs. Stewart
1st Grade News…
2nd Grade News…
As the season changes and the temperature begin to
FALL... We are SUPER EXCITED about learning parts of
speech as well increasing our vocabulary skills. Read daily
for ten to fifteen minutes. Parents, please send the K-2 Primary Journal no later than Friday, Oct 2nd. This is an important item for our class. Thank you in advance.
The end of the quarter is approaching fast. Quarterly exams will be given October 5th—October 9th. Please assist
your child with studying for their quarterly exams. The
second quarter starts immediately after exams and our
work will become more rigorous. Please assist your child
with all work.
Ms. Hargrove
3rd Grade News…
Ending the 1st Quarter Strong!
Math Review Skills: To end the 1st Quarter we will be sharpening our understanding of the
Distributive Property and Problem Solving Using Units of 2-5 and 10.
Sample Problem: Davie used the distributive property to solve a multiplication problem. Look at his work below, write
the multiplication problem Davie solved and complete the number bond. Learning Artifacts
(5 x 4) + (3 x 4) = 9 x 4
Science Review Skills: In science we will be reviewing the stages of matter, scientific method, force, motion, and sim-
ple machines.
4th Grade Thank you
to all of the parents who attend-
ed the STAR meetings, on last week, to discuss your child’s
progress thus far. The meetings were very productive and
we can already see students working harder to reach each
fourth grade goal. If you were unable to attend these meeting and you missed Open House, please call the school to
schedule an appointment to meet your child’s teacher. It is
critical to your child’s success that all parents and teachers
are working closely together to ensure grade level success.
Please check your child’s black and white notebook each
night. You will be able see the work students are learning
and completing in class. Most tests are coming from the
work in the black and white composition notebooks. Students should be studying from these notebooks and homework practice sheets each night. Studying will help your
child to remember what has been taught and improve test
grades.
4th Grade News...
Tech Tips from the Tech Coach
During Technology Night @ Mahalia Jackson
Elementary, our parents and students took a quiz
using ActiVotes, our interactive student response
system. The quiz helped them understand the various devices available to our students and how they
are used to facilitate learning. They also worked
cooperatively to complete a research project about
Mahalia Jackson. After conducting their research,
they used Big Huge Labs or PowerPoint to create a
presentation about Mahalia Jackson. The students
and parents presented their work together.
To ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents and guardians gain meaningful access to
information that the District provides about its programs and activities for parents and guardians,
two interpreters/translators are available for parents.
Vietquynh H. Pham
Community Liaison Coordinator and
District Interpreter/Translator
ESEA Title I Program
3520 General De Gaulle Drive, Suite
1010 New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
(504) 304.3559 (O)
(504) 379.3559 (F)
(504) 256.2774 (C)
vpham@opsb.us
Hiromi Silva
Community Liaison Coordinator and District Interpreter/Translator
ESEA Title I Program
3520 General De Gaulle Drive, Suite 1010
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114
(504) 359.8167 (O)
(504) 379.8167 (F)
(504) 214.6876 (C)
Hiromi_silva@opsb.us
Title I
Parents’ Rights in Education
Title I, under the
“No Child Left Behind Act”,
is the nation’s largest federal assistance programs for schools.
The goal of Title I is to help every child get a high-quality education. Title I funds are directed toward
students who need them the most.
The aim of Title I is to raise school accountability, provide more financial flexibility, set goals, improve
teacher quality, provide school choice and make school safer.
As a parent of a student in a Title I school, you play an important role in your child’s education. You
have the right to know how your child’s school is performing and the qualifications of their teachers.
Report Bullying
Bullying or Cyber bullying, It Can Happen to Anyone!
What is bullying?
Definition
The Office of Children and Young People’s Services’ Anti-Bullying Strategy defines bullying as a persistent,
deliberate attempt to hurt or humiliate someone.
PBS Corner…
At MJE, we encourage positive behavior. Our students are expected to be Respectful, Outstanding, Always
Safe and Responsible. Please encourage your child to be Respectful of other people and property. Take a few
minutes and discuss with your child the meaning of the “Golden Rule”…… Treat others the way you would like
to be treated.