Winter Session 2015

The Renzi Reader

Sister Anna Maria - Jan. 20

Emmanuel - Jan. 4

Quinton - Jan. 10

Lisa T. - Jan. 13

Amya - Jan. 14

Jack V. - Jan. 17

Samantha - Feb. 9

Ithzel - Feb. 15

Akirah - Feb. 18

Lee - Feb. 19

Bennett - Feb. 23

Raegan - Feb. 25

Jamal - Mar. 2

Winter Birthdays

SHREVEPORT SNOW DAYS!

During the last week of February,

Shreveport received its first big snow

in several years. Renzi was

closed for three days, along

with Caddo and Bossier City

schools.

EVERYBODY LOVES BRAVEHEART

Theres a good reason this sweet dog is named Braveheart.

Somewhat of a local celebrity, Braveheart and his owner Mr. Bo

visited the Renzi Center on Fat Tuesday, just days after riding on

his own float in the Highland parade. He was Grand Ambassador,

after all. He was also Grand Marshall of the Barkus and Meaux

parade!

Braveheart has a unique story. A story of survival. A boxer-pit-bull

mix, Braveheart had a horrifying experience almost two years ago.

His previous owner left him in an enclosed storage unit for

approximately 3 weeks. When Braveheart was found, he could

barely lift his head and weighed about 8 pounds, 1/3 of his weight.

Mr. Bo and his wife, a pair of animal rescuers, adopted Braveheart

and gave him a loving home.

Thanks to the members of PEP!, our Renzi students got to spend an

entire afternoon having fun with Braveheart.

Why are space rocks better than Earth rocks? Answer: because theyre meteor!

- submitted by Alex V.

2

Candy

Footballs

Cups

Beads

STUDENT POLL:

WHAT IS YOUR

FAVORITE MARDI

GRAS THROW?

TECH NEWS: THE TOP 10 EMOJIS

FAT TUESDAY FUN NEW STUDENTS

Jada

Sue

Chloe

Hunter

On Fat Tuesday, artist Karen LaBeau (member of the Krewe of

Highland) helped the students create their own Mardi Gras

masks before classes started.

Emoticons or emojis for

short, means picture

character in Japanese. We

now use these characters

on a daily basis online and

through text messaging.

Abby has compiled the top

ten emojis commonly used

today.

(resource:

www.fivethirtyeight.com)

STOP THE BURN!

Throughout the month of February,

members of the Concerned Citizens

of the Camp Minden Explosives

Open Burn organization, along with

singer A.J. Haynes, visited the Renzi

Center to shoot a music video protesting the open burn at

Camp Minden. The students were encouraged to play

various instruments in the courtyard, play with a colorful

parachute, follow the leader, and use cell phones to

capture video from their point-of-view. Even if some of the

students didnt understand exactly what the video was all

about, it was evident that they knew their participation

was important. The video, featuring 2014 Louisiana Music

Prize winner A.J. Haynes is currently being circulated via

Facebook, YouTube, and other internet outlets in order to

raise awareness about the importance of finding a safe way

to dispose of the Camp Minden explosives.

To view the video, visit: http://youtu.be/Y1sN1Nicz5U

IN OTHER NEWS...

Renzi Comix

recently had a booth at

the first ever Louisiana

Comic Con in Bossier

City! Cartooning class

is taught by Mr. Chuck

Loridans.

The Renzi Center was featured in the

February Red River Moms magazine. A fun

photo of Kaleb and Mackenzie

made the cover of the issue,

which focuses on the various

arts in our community.

Renzi Center enriches children of

Highland neighborhood (Mike McGill)

On February 2, the Renzi Center was featured

on The Shreveport Times website. An

interview with director Mrs. Christy describes

how the Renzi Center was created and

answers questions about the classes,

instructors, and reasons about why the center

is important to the community.

RENZI READER STAFF

Questions: What is your favorite soda?

What is your favorite thing to put on toast?

Kevineisha: 10 years old; 4th grade - orange soda; butter & jelly

Abby: 9 years old; 4th grade - root beer; butter

Benjamin: 7 years old; 2nd grade - Sprite; plain toast

Xavier: 9 years old; 4th grade - Dr. Pepper; peach jelly

Amya: 8 years old; 1st grade - Coke; syrup

LaTrell: 10 years old; 4th grade - root beet; honey

Javara: 8 years old; 3rd grade - orange Fanta; butter

Maddie: 11 years old; 6th grade - Barqs root beer; butter

Tatianna: 12 years old; 6th grade - Sprite; strawberry jelly

Jamal: 13 years old; 7th grade - Diet Coke; Nutella

Nishun: 14 years old: 8th grade - root beer; pb&j

Alex V: 12 years old; 6th grade - root beer; scrambled eggs

Raegan: 12 years old; 6th grade - Dr. Pepper; Nutella

What do you get when you cross an elephant and a jar of peanut butter? Answer: An elephant that sticks to the roof of your mouth! - by Mr. Ted

Newsletter class teacher: Mrs. Carey Weeks