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
[email protected] or 225-342-6339 or
email [email protected]
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
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
(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: [email protected]
DECA
did it
Again!!!
A great time was had by all!
A great learning experience!
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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
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