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October 2019
October 2019
September was a busy month filled with our first morning meeting, house meeting, volleyball games, and a nation wide climate strike.
In true Plessy fashion our students took this event seriously making protest posters and bringing their energy to the strike. A few of our middle school students were even given the opportunity to talk with a local reporter from Popular Science and what they had to say was thought provoking and poignant. We couldn't be prouder of our Plessy students and their conviction to creating a future where the world is a better and sustainable place for everyone.
Our new Life Coach class has had a great start this year.
Ms. Fry, Mr. Adam, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Montgomery have been going into each class on Wednesdays to talk about the Plessy Values, how to practice being Mindful and Purposeful, and how to set personal and community goals. Look for Life Coach folders to come home this fall with personal and community goals from each student. Here a few great illustrations of what it means to be Purposeful!
We are excited for an even busier month in October with two fun filled family events , fall break, field trips, performances, and more!
Check out information on these things below, and if you do not see something here make sure to check out your student's grade level, specials, or after school newsletter for more info!
Announcements & Updates
Announcements & Updates
- Our doors open at 8 AM for breakfast and classes will begin at 8:15.
- Plessy is also happy to be able to offer Before Cafe this year, brought to us by Community Works. Students will engage in games, crafts, and homework help during this time. Before Care runs from 7:00am-8:00am, the cost is $50/month. Click here to enroll in the program.
- Please note that Plessy does not supervise students who are dropped off before 8am who choose not to utilize our Before-Care program. Plessy does not allow students on campus before 8am and does not have any liability for students or injuries that occur before 8am.
- For those students riding the buses, the updated route information is now listed on our website under 'For Families/ Transportation'.
- No bus rider is ever considered tardy due to late arrival and will always be given breakfast.
- Enrollment for Plessy's After School Program, in collaboration with Community Works is ongoing throughout the year. This program is free of charge for ALL families, click here to enroll in the program!
- Plessy After School Calendar
- If you have any questions please contact Kelsey at 504-228-6721 or kelsey.coyle@plessyschool.org
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Plessy's next Morning Meeting will be Wednesday, October 2nd starting at 8:20am in the Cafetorium! - Lower Strings, Dance, & Music will be preforming.
On October 5th, from 11:00-4:00, Homer Plessy will host its third annual Plessy Fest!
This fun event is open to the public and free to all. Our musical guests will be Plessy dad: Alex McMurray, Plessy husband: Michael Watson's band, and Plessy favorites: The Big Easy Brawlers.
We will have games, activities, food trucks, and more!
Also we are excited to honor our very special Plessy Person of the Year: Trombone Shorty
More information on PF3 can be found on our website at; http://www.plessyschool.org/plessy-fest
If you would like to get involved, contact Ms. Julie at julie.hanks@plessyschool.org.
Halloween French Quarter Trick or Treating!
Wednesday, October 30th
5:30 - 7:30pm
Arts Integration Spotlight!
Arts Integration Spotlight!
Ms. Lillie's 1st Grade Class
Ms. Lillie's class used themselves in creating a primary source of information and paired our Plessy self-portraits to illustrate their writing!
ELA Standards Covered:
1.1.2 Create a primary source of information.
Mr. Good's 2nd Grade Class!
Mr. Good's class has been studying all aspects of fall! And created watercolor pictures to illustrate the season and pared informational writing to explain illuminate their work.
ELA Standards Covered:
RI 2.1 Determine main topic.
W. 10 Writing informational texts.
Ms. Watson's 5th Grade Class!
Ms. Watson's class created work in the style of Formline to further their understanding in Social Studies of indigenous cultures. Formline art is a feature in the indigenous art of the Northwest Coast of North America, distinguished by the use of characteristic shapes referred to as ovoids, U forms and S forms.
Social Studies Standards Covered:
5.2.1 Describe the origins, characteristics, and expansion of indigenous cultures and groups that existed in the Americas prior to European exploration.
5.2.2 Identify early explorers and their motivation.
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