Well, it‘s springtime in New

Orleans and we here at the home

of the Roneagles know what

that means. No, not just flowers

and warm weather: it‘s LEAP

Time. Starting in April and

continuing through May, stu-

dents across Louisiana will be

taking the state‘s standardized

exams for measuring student

achievement. At OPSB we

want to encourage our students

to cover the basics to increase

the outcomes.

Relax - You‘ve worked hard

this year and in prior years and

the knowledge you have ac-

quired will be reflected in your

performance.

Rest - The night before each of

the tests you will take,

make a point of getting to

bed on time so you will

be well rested during test-

ing.

Eat Well - Lots of research has

been done that illustrates the

wonderful impact that balanced

nutrition has on brain function.

Go out of your way to avoid

salty, sugary, fatty foods al-

ways, but even more so during

testing. Drink lots of water too

so your body can be fully ener-

gized on the good foods you eat.

Exercise - The natural stresses

we face everyday are always

easier to manage if we find time

to get up and do something to

expend energy and make us

laugh. You may have read that

during the campaign and even

more since his election to the

Presidency, Mr. Obama, redou-

bled his daily habit of physical

exercise. He knows and so

should you that our stressful

lives are much healthier and

happier if we make time every

day to play ball, run, swim,

dance, walk, bike, roller-blade,

skateboard, or whatever is your

preferred energy building

choice.

The Louisiana Legislators have

passed legislation that will affect

the education system in Louisiana

and more so New Orleans for

many years to come. We can only

hope and pray that any amendment

to HB 974 and HB 976 will be

developed with the collaboration

of education professionals, busi-

ness professional and legislators

that have our children‘s welfare at

heart.

The voucher or scholarship program will create more prob-

lems for our children as it decentralizes our communities,

and the ability for low-income parents to visit their

school as needed.

The teacher evaluation program will possibly pro-

duce more court cases as teachers battle administra-

tors whose actions are based on personal feelings,

than on professional integrity and respect.

Being that these bills are a national trend, with

many states following a movement that does not

have any strong research for or against them. We

can only hope and pray that it is all being done for

the future of the country and its children. God help

us if it is planned to leave some children behind

and make money for some others.

Just a Thought

LEAP TESTING

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COLLEGE PREPARATORY

HIGH SCHOOL

RONEAGLES

Mission

Statement

―To encourage academic

excellence for all students in

challenging and interactive

programs that are supported

by parents, teachers, staff,

and the community.”

ALMA MATER

Roneagles strength and wis-

dom the world will share.

Maroon and Gold the colors

we proudly bear. High

thirty-five greater heights

each day. Your torch of

knowledge will light the

way. McDonogh 35 you

will always be. The pride

your sons and daughters

bring to thee. We hail thee,

Fair thirty-five, ever fair,

even fairer. Brave thirty-

five, ever brave, even braver.

Thirty-five ever high, Thirty-

five ever high. High Thirty-

five, ever high even higher.

“A CHOICE NOT AN ECHO”

Mr. Gerald Debose, Assistant Principal

Mr. Ulysses Collins, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Gail Batiste, Parent Liaison

APRIL 2012

Ms. Delores Winfield, Principal

RONEAGLE NEWSLETTER

Menard Baptiste

End-of-Course Exams

April 23-May 18, 2012

4th Quarter Ends

May 14, 2012

Graduation

May 16, 2012

Last Day for Students & Child Nutrition

May 18, 2012

Last Day for Non-Certified Staff

May 18, 2012

Spring Break (Schools)

April 2-6, 2012

Spring Break (District Office)

April 6, 2012

LAA2(Grades 4-11)

April 12, 13 & 16, 17, 2012

Phase II Testing—LEAP, iLEAP, GEE

April 12, 13 & 16, 17, 2012

Last Day for Teachers

May 21, 2012

Last Day for Principals

June 14, 2012

Last Day for Support & Appraisal Staff

June 15, 2012

Summer Retest

June 26-28, 2012

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2011-2012 At-A-Glance District Calendar

Roneagles Flying High for Community Service

All National Family Engagement

Conversations begin promptly at 1:00 p.m.

CDT

Dial in: 1-218-844-8230

Pass Code: 917393#

For more information and the schedule

contact La Tefy schoen at

latefy.schoen@la.gov or 225-342-6339 or

email Don@Familyfriendlyschools.com

Each month Family friendly Schools invites an

expert on family engagement in education to a

national teleconference forum to share ideas

and engage practitioners and leaders in conver-

sation. Family Friendly Schools is dedicated to

helping schools and districts around the country

to increase student achievement by developing

networks of integrated relationships between

leadership, staff, and families that creates a

culture of high performance and learning out-

comes.

Family Friendly Schools National Conversations for Educators and Family Engagement in Education

“It’ gets better

everyday”

-Ulysses Collins

Assistant Principal

APRIL 2012

Upon graduating from high school each student of McDonogh 35 College

preparatory High School must have completed ninety (90) or more hours of

community service. The OPS Community Service program is an obligation

and leads to great rewards in the future. It‘s an opportunity for young people

to enhance the quality of life in their community by being actively involved

and contributing to an individual or an agency. Parents are to encourage their

children the importance of their giving back.

During test time designated Roneagle students, ―can make a difference‖ in the

Greater New Orleans area, while their fellow students are testing at school.

Students will be issued community service passes that must be carried as their

official pass at all times in order to avoid problems with truancy. The passes

will identify the date and are only valid for that day.

Upon returning to school students are expected to show proof by returning the

issued community service form completed. All forms should be returned to

the student‘s first period teacher.

Remember, it is always good to give back, especially if you want to receive in return. Help your child to succeed as a good citizen.

Students may pick up the Individual Service Form in the main office GIVE BACK!!!

As a parent, you’re part of the Title I team!

You influence your child’s education

more than any teacher or school. Your in-

volvement can boost your child‘s achieve-

ment! By taking an active role in Title I,

you‘ll show your child:

how important he or she is to you

how important education is to you

that you and the school are a team.

You know your child best

—so, it‘s up to you to:

share information about your child‘s

interests and abilities with teachers

judge whether Title I is meeting your

child‘s needs

ask to see progress reports on your

child and the school (to make sure both

are teaching goals for improvement).

speak up if you notice any problems.

(But don‘t criticize the school, its

teachers or principal in front of your

child.)

Your Title I program needs you to help:

determine program goals

plan and carry out programs

evaluate programs

work with your child at home—

and even in school, as a teacher‘s

assistant or volunteer.

Migratory children & unaccompanied stu-

dents living in any of the circumstances

listed above

Children & Youth in homeless situations have

the right to…..

go to school, no matter where they live or

how long they have lived there

Stay at their old school

go to the public school where they live now

enroll in school immediately, even without

the normal paperwork

transportation to and from school provided

by the school district

free school meals, before and after school

care, special education, and ESL services

For help enrolling in school or dealing with other

education issues, families, children, or youths

experiencing homelessness should contact:

Laverne Dunn

State Coordinator Homeless Education

Toll free: 877-453-2721

laverne.dunn@la.gov

Children without a fixed, regular, and adequate

residence are considered to be in a ―homeless‖

situation under the McKinney-Vento Act.

“Homeless” situations also include:

Children & youths staying with friends or

relatives because they have lost their hous-

ing

Children & youths awaiting for foster care

placement

Children & youth living in any of these

places: hotels or motels, bus stations, trailer

parks, public spaces, emergency or transi-

tional shelters, abandoned buildings, cars,

or campgrounds

{LA.R.S. 17.238}

{Public Law 101-645}

{BESE Policy: 1.012.00-1.012.05

And 2.012.00-2.012.04}

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN & YOUTH IN TRANSITION

(HOMELESS) PROGRAM

For more information:

Call our local school district homeless program per-

son/liaison, if you have any questions about homeless-

ness or need advice or assistance, please contact:

IT’S THE LAW

Ayesha Buckner

Homeless Liaison

Orleans Parish School Board

3520 General DeGaulle Dr., Suite 5055

Office: 504.304.3865

All CALLS AND VISITS ARE CONFIDENTIAL

“Dedicated to meeting the Needs of Homeless Children”

“Homeless” means more then you think…..

APRIL 2012

Mrs. Gail Batiste

Parent Liaison

Gail_Batiste@nops.k12.la.us

(504) 324-7610)

A Complete Education

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McDonogh 35 School-Wide

Positive Behavior Support Rules and Expectations

Roneagles

are: School-Wide Hallway/

Stairwell Cafeteria

Common

Areas Auditorium

Neighbor-

hood

S

A

F

E

Use school

Equipment

appropriately

Stay to the

right of the

hall /Stairwell

Watch where

you are going

Walk in the

cafeteria

Wait your turn

in line

Be aware of

spills

Walk at all

times

Open doors

slowly Use

equipment ap-

propriately

Stay in desig-

nated areas

Sit in assigned

seats

Stay with

your teacher

Stay on side-

walks

Park cars in

appropriate

areas

Be mindful of

strangers

R

E

S

P

E

C

T

F

U

L

Respect your-

self, others

and school

property.

Do Not use

Profane /Vul-

gar language

Follow direc-

tions the first

time given

Respect locker

space

Use appropri-

ate voice tone

Use inside

voice

Use

designated

area

Avoid loitering

Maintain your

place in the

lunch

line

Use "excuse

me"

and "I am

sorry"

Do Not block

doors,

stairwells or

impede

anyone’s

movement

Share equip-

ment with

others

Display posi-

tive audience

behavior

Keep Quiet

During per-

formances or

speeches

Applaud

appropriately

Use appropri-

ate voice tone

Respect our

neighbors and

neighborhood

R

E

S

P

O

N

S

I

B

L

E

Adhere to the

uniform policy

Use Lockers at

assigned times

only

Report to the

lunch line on

time Place all

trash in the

proper con-

tainer

Report

negative

behavior and

/or actions

Depose of lit-

ter properly

Keep the area

clear after

use. Put up

seat after use.

Avoid littering

and loitering

Respect the

neighbors and

neighborhood

P

R

E

P

A

R

E

D

Come to school

each day

ready to learn

Bring all school

supplies to

school daily

Strive for

excellence

Have

appropriate

pass at all

times

Report to

where

you are going

on

time

Have your

money ready in

the lunch line

Know your

lunch number

Have all

personal

belonging when

exiting

Enter and exit

in an orderly

and timely

manner

Allow yourself

to be enriched

by the per-

formance/

presentation

Arrive and

depart

expeditiously

RONEAGLE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012

Thirty four students from McDonogh 35 partici-

pated in the 2nd Annual High School Science

Fair which was held at Southern University of

New Orleans where three of our students

placed in the various categories. We’re proud

of all the students that participated in this

event. The Science Fair Winners are Pier

Wells, 2nd place in Biology; Bradley Lanaux,

2nd place in Chemistry; Alicia Lamotte, 3rd

place in Chemistry; Sponsor; Precious Robert-

son, Chemistry and Physics Teacher; and Mrs.

Debra Keelen, ABD, Instructional Coach,

Mathematics & Science.

Our Roneagle 8th Graders Justin Cloud and Teriana

Andrews were winners of the Hornets Essay Contest.

They were invited to attend the Final Four Team prac-

tices at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and each re-

ceived a t-shirt, was provided with lunch and reserved

sitting for them to watch the teams, they also par-

ticipated in interactive activities with the teams.

Special thanks to Mrs. C. Granderson, Special Pro-

grams Coordinator for her encouragement, time and

effort that she put into our students.

Winners!!! Middle School Madness

2nd Annual Science Fair

APRIL 2012 Page 5

Here are just a few of the things you can do at McDonogh 35 High

School Library:

Poetry Slam,

Teen Literature Day,

Book Review Day

Book Cover Contest,

Book Trailer Day.

National Library Month is the perfect time to remember that the place

you, your family and everyone you know belong is @ your library.

Don’t forget to stop by the library to view our

Spring Collection

Benjamin Franklin once said, ‗A place for every-

thing, everything in its place,‖ But how do you

make a place for everything and get organized to

put everything in its place? That‘s where Mrs.

Delores Lewis, our Librarian comes in. Our

library has taken on a new look, all that is missing

are our new computers, which will be coming soon.

Schools, campuses and communities across the

country will be celebrating National Library

Month. This time is set aside to remind the public about the contributions

librarians workers make to their communities every day.

Libraries have historically served as our nation‘s great equalizers of

knowledge, providing free access to information for all people. Libraries

help level the playing field by making both print and digital information

affordable, available and accessible to all people. This includes job seek-

ing resources, materials in a variety of print and electronic formats, cul-

tural heritage and genealogical collections.

National Library Month

cause serious problems.

Why is sexting unsafe?

Once you post or send a ―sext,‖ you can‘t control

it.

Privacy is not guaranteed.

A sext meant for just one person can easily be seen

by or shared with others.

A sext can cause embarrassment and humiliation-

by accident or on purpose.

Information can last forever online.

It may be copied or re-posted and viewed for years

to come. More dangers of sexting

Change people‘s opinion of you,

cause bullying,

hurt your future, get you in serious trouble

attract sexual predators

You’ve heard of “sexting”

It‘s when texting or other messaging gets sexual.

Texting is amazing.

It‘s one of the many ways that cell phones and the

internet have made it easier for people to stay in

touch and share news, ideas and images.

But sexting can put you at risk.

It means sharing sexually explicit text messages or sexual photos or videos—using a cell phone or the

internet. It may sound fun and harmless, but it can

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Think B4 U “Send”

Sylvia M. Crier

Myjah Harrison…...Mrs. Crier has inspired me to be a

hard worker. She always know how to keep me

working so that I can graduate.

Julia Walsh…….Mrs. Crier is one determined teacher.

She does her job well!!! She is one of the teachers who

goes what, one would call “beyond her pay rate.” She

educates us while incorporating real world

information into her lessons.( even the stock market)

She is consistent with what she does. She prepares us

for the real world. Throughout this year, I have

learned a lot. I‟m happy I have her as a teacher and

I„m pleased with her teachings

MCDONOGH 35

COLLEGE PREPARATORY

HGH SCHOOL

1331 KERLEREC STREET

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

OFFICE: (504) 324-7600

FAX: (504) 942-0276

Communicate safely.

Think before you share any message or image.

Ask yourself: Would I want this posted on my school bulletin? Would I want my parents, teachers or coach

to see me?

Rise above the pressure

Just say ―NO.‖

―It‘s not worth the risk‖

Also, be sure to know-and follow-your school’s rules

for using cell phones and the Internet.

If you get sexted,

know the dos and don’ts.

Don’t respond

Don’t pass it on

Do tell a trusted adult right away.

“Sexting can hurt you now-and haunt your future.”

We, from the “Home of the Roneagles.”

applaud you for your victory in winning the

election to the Orleans Parish Democratic

Executive Committee. Mrs. Crier will rep-

resent District A, the uptown area, where

she resides. She will be sworn in April 19,

2012 at 6:00 pm, in the Jury Room on the 3rd

floor of the Civil District Court, located at

421 Loyola Ave.

We are proud of Mrs. Crier for her accomplishment and the opportunity

to serve her community. Enough for politics.

She could be described as a mother, grandmother, educator, community

activist, mentor, but there are two words that can describe her well , like

Maya Angelou said “ A Phenomenal Woman.” When you cross the door-

way to her classroom, the décor reflect her beliefs. She’s very passion-

ate about her culture. If you ever enter her classroom, not only is she

teaching “Journeying to Careers, she always take the time to discuss all

the world issues in depth with her students. She enforces the school

rules and regulations with a strong hand. Students have a great deal of

respect for her and the knowledge, wisdom and inspiration that she be-

stow upon them.

Mrs. Crier hosted a Black History program in her classroom, the invited

guests included Mrs. Moret and her husband, Mr. Calvin Moret, the last

surviving Tuskegee Airman in New Orleans, Dr. Michael Hunter, of

Oschner Hospital, and Motivational speaker, along with Chief Alfred

Doucette of the Flaming Arrow Indian Tribe. The students were excited

about their visit and were able to take pictures of and with the guest,

especially with the Indian costume that was on display.

If Mrs. Crier represent her district, like she teaches her students, then

she will represent District A very well.

Mrs. Crier motto is...

“I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me”

COMMENTS

RONEAGLE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012

The Truth About Sexting

From the Students

Congratulations

Page 7 APRIL 2012

Bilder Lopez

Roneagle Pride

The administration, faculty, staff and student body of McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School offers condolences to

the family

and friends of Bilder Lopez. Bilder departed this life in a tragic swimming accident on April 7, 2012.

He will be sadly missed.

The Lopez family remains in our prayers.

SCHOOL - WIDE SUPPORT

Our Deepest Sympathy

Page 8 RONEAGLE NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012

Best Field Trip Ever!

Future Health Professionals Organization was re-established at McDonogh 35 under the

direction of the Mathematics and Science Coach, D. Keelen, ABD. Dr. Edward G. Helm,

MD., MHA,. FACS, Associate Dean for Community & Minority Health Education Pro-

fessor of Surgery Chief Section of Surgical Endoscopy and Geri Davis, M. Ed, B. A.,

Outreach Coordinator came to the school to speak to the students for the official launch-

ing of the organization. Two science teachers, D. Bell and James Hunter will continue to

sponsor the organization. Several trips will be planned to the LSU Medical Center and

medical students will be speakers in the Science classrooms.

Over 40 students have shown an interest in the Medical Field. Our future doctors, nurses, physical therapists, train-

ers, surgeons and phlebotomists to name a few took a tour to the LSU Medical Center (LSUHSC). The visit con-

sisted of a visit to the Simulation Labs and a Research Human Anatomy Lab. Joshua Jerrelle Oliver, a 2nd year

medical student who is currently President of the LSUHSC– New Orleans Chapter of the Student National Medical

Association led our students through a most rewarding, hands-on experience at the center.

Congratulations to the fol-

lowing students for passing

the examinations to receive

their

―National Certification In

Customer Service:‖

Michael May

Leslie Stewart

Marquis Price

Sadie Poree

Rico Young

It’s Graduation

Time!!! DECA, specializes in all your

marketing items, such as per-

sonalized ceramic cups, plates

steel mugs, key chains, handkerchiefs, tee shirts, invitations

programs, bookmarks, large and small buttons, etc. For all

your party favors and promotional items. please contact

DECA.

E-mail: claudette_tolbert@nops.k12.la.us

DECA

did it

Again!!!

A great time was had by all!

A great learning experience!

Page 9 APRIL 2012

Roneagles, Be Classy, Not Trashy!

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now

on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no

tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard‘s president Law-

rence H. Summers said, ―When only ten percent of the students

in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of

the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not

doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half

of the income distribution.

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student gradu-

ating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestig-

ious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-

income families can go to Harvard for free...no student loans!

Harvard University Announcement No tuition and no student loans

Win an Amazon

Kindle Fire! Enroll to use the School-

Based Health Center and you

will be entered into a raffle to win an Amazon

Kindle Fire for movies, apps, games, music, read-

ing and more.

Amazon Kindle Fire giveaway

The winner will be randomly selected on May 1st.

For more information, visit the School-Based

Health Center or call 504-947-3065.

School Health Connection

Healthy Kids + Healthy Communities Wellness

Program School Health Connection