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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 V O L U M E 1 2 , I S S U E 3
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INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE:
Employee
Spotlight
2
Plan to Attend
Parent Teacher
Conferences
3
EBR TV News
Segments
4
Healthy
Halloween
Treats for Kids
5
Halloween Health
and Safety Tips
6
Are you teaching
your child to be a
keen listener?
7
Teach your
teenager how to
be a more
respectful person
7
Life Hacks
for Parents
8
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 V O L U M E 1 2 , I S S U E 3
Zoo Hosts 23rd Annual Boo at the Zoo 2019
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo will host its 23rd
annual in-house Boo at the Zoo on October
19, 20, 26 and 27—Presented by Hancock
Whitney Bank. This merry, not scary trick-or-
treat extravaganza began in 1966 with just
under 3,900 visitors and has grown to become
Baton Rouge’s largest trick-or-treat event, and
is expected to draw up to 20,000 visitors from
the across the metro region in 2019.
“What could be more fun that trick-or-treating
with the animals?” said Phil Frost, Zoo
Director. “Boo at the Zoo is a wonderful way
for families across the region to enjoy safe
trick-or-treating while experiencing all the
wonders that wildlife and nature have to offer.”
Aside from the 20+ trick-or-treat stations,
activities will include a Halloween Hay Maze &
Ed-Zoo-Cation Station. Food and beverages
will be available for purchase from the Zoo’s
Flamingo Café and other food vendors. All
children in attendance will receive a free trick-
or-treat bag.
Admission gates will be open from 9:30 a.m. to
4 p.m., and Zoo grounds close at 5 p.m.
Regular Zoo admission applies. For more
information on Boo at the Zoo, please visit
http://brzoo.org/events/special/boo-at-the-zoo/
or call (225)775-3877.
Power Parent
About BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is a place where
people connect with animals, including tigers,
giraffes, rhinos and alligators. The world-class
Realm of the Tiger, Flamingo Cove, Giants of
the Islands, Safari Playground, L’aquarium de
Louisiane, and KidsZoo exhibits offer fun and
education for all ages.
BOO at the ZOO 2019
ADMISSION FEES
Adults / Teens: $8.75
Ages 2 - 12: $5.75
Seniors: $7.75
Ages 1 & Under: FREE
Toney Riggins “Mr. Warehouse” whatever you came to the warehouse for on time. The
warehouse stores equipment for EBRPSS schools as
well as the equipment for the Child Nutrition Program for
East Baton Rouge Parish. Mr. Toney always greets
everyone with a pleasant voice and a smile. But most of
all, he will always get the job done no matter what the
day brings. Mr. Warehouse firmly lives by the motto,
“One team. One Mission.” He makes sure everyone finds
what they are looking for and he makes sure that
whatever leaves out of the warehouse is presentable,
usable and hazard-free.
Toney Riggins, better known
as ‘Mr. Warehouse’ is the
Warehouse Specialist for the
East Baton Rouge Parish
School System. As an
Aramark employee, he makes
sure that the items in the
warehouse are always kept in
order. No matter the problem
Mr. Toney can fix it! Words
cannot express how much he
means to everyone that comes into contact with him.
Each conversation is always pleasant and you will
always leave reassured knowing you will receive
Kristen Robair
EMPLOYEE Spotlight
Kristen Robair was named by Dream Teachers as the 2019 H.
Norman Saurage III Service Award winner on July 19th at the
13th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Excellence Awards in
Baton Rouge. Three Saurage family members, Donna Saurage,
Matt Saurage, and Hank Saurage presented the award created
in honor of the late CEO of Community Coffee Company.
Ms. Robair teaches English, History, and Mass Communications
at Broadmoor High School. She is the 2019-2020 East Baton
Rouge Parish Middle School Teacher of the Year and was
Broadmoor Middle School’s Teacher of the Year in 2018.
Kristin’s “community” extends into five parishes where she is
engaged in projects aligned with education, nutrition, fitness, and
political awareness. She volunteers and/or spearheads projects
in East Baton Rouge, Orleans, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and
Washington parishes. Her volunteerism is as diverse as it is
prolific. To broadly summarize, she is engaged in charitable
walks and 5K runs that benefit different causes; she participates
in clean-up and beautification projects in all 5 parishes; she is
engaged in fundraising for school athletics and feeding the
homeless; she assists with the American Heart Association
Luncheon; creates awareness of domestic violence through the
Purple Box Project; hosts ACT Prep Workshops and mentors
students for testing; she is engaged in Read Across America;
and she assists with Voter Registration drives in multiple
parishes. Ms. Robair selected City Year as her charitable cause.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Plan to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
P A G E 3
Kids and teens do better in school when parents get
involved. Attending parent–teacher conferences is one
way to be involved and help your child succeed.
A parent–teacher conference is a great opportunity to:
• discuss your child's progress
• share your child's strengths and needs
• work with the teacher to help your child do well in
school
The Basics
Parent–teacher conferences usually happen once or
twice a year. They're brief meetings, lasting about 10–30
minutes. Most schools set aside specific dates and times
for conferences, but if they conflict with your schedule, try
to find another time that works. If you can't make it into
school, ask your child's teacher if you can schedule a
phone conference instead. If necessary, divorced parents
can ask a teacher to schedule separate conferences.
Other school staff who support your child's learning may
attend the conference too. An administrator might go at
the request of the parent or teacher if an issue can't be
resolved by the teacher alone. In some cases, the
student may attend the conference, but parents also can
ask for private time with the teacher.
Conferences focus on learning, although behavior and
social concerns might be discussed. The teacher will
review your child's progress, including strengths and are-
as in need of improvement. You also might talk about
standardized test results, individualized education plans
(IEP), and 504 education plans.
During the Conference
Teachers usually meet with parents in back-to-back
meetings, so try to be on time for your meeting.
At the meeting, remember to:
• Get contact information for the teacher and ask what
the best form of contact is (letter, email, phone call,
message via student-teacher-parent web portal, etc.)
• Take notes.
• Ask to see classwork and homework samples, tests
and quizzes, and standardized testing.
• Ask your questions and share information about your
child.
• Make the most of this time by focusing on your child's
learning.
• Summarize the main points of the discussion to con-
firm details and any next steps.
After the Conference
To follow up after the meeting:
• Contact the teacher with any questions you didn't
have time to ask.
• Review your notes about what you and the teacher
will do to support learning, then make detailed plans
about how and when you will help your child.
• If you still have concerns or do not agree with an
evaluation, put your thoughts in writing and schedule
a meeting with the teacher or an administrator as
soon as mutually convenient.
• Check in with the teacher to follow up on your child's
progress.
• Review what was discussed at the conference with
your child, including any special learning plans, and
share the positive comments the teacher made.
• Consider sending a thank-you note to the teacher
and any other educator who took the time to attend
the conference.
Keep in mind that you and your child's teacher
have the same goal: To help your child succeed
in school.
P A G E 4
Please click on the links below to access EBR TV news segments:
“Bringing the students, programs and places of the
East Baton Rouge Parish School System into FOCUS”
SCHOOL/FEATURED NEWS SEGMENT LINKS
Park Elementary Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7UG2LZ3XbA&t=65s
Woodlawn Middle School
Community-Based Field Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV0y4aI-xY&t=5s
Southeast Middle Magnet School Career Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-qT3i-Texg
Bernard Terrace Elementary Harambee featuring
Elijah Precciely
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_2mwnVsNk&t=112s
Arlington Prep Academy support Hoops for Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUbUOve2UZk&t=1s
“No One Eats Alone” program visit to Park Forest Middle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcfd23zdaC4&t=39s
Line4Line Literacy Program visits White Hills Elementary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oss4_VLfaeU&t=3s
EBR, help us to help you tell your story. Please click on the link
below to Request Media Coverage:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9V6hm7O_qcwDpzOzBdxYSGHGF7Icx8fQGay6Xn_24ITIPEA/viewform
Aside from starting with the letter H, Halloween and health don't have much in common. The upcoming candy-filled
holiday often results in your kids loading up on sugar, which isn't good for them or fun for you.
While it's difficult to encourage healthy eating on Halloween, it's not impossible–especially when better-for-you foods
have a fun twist. Try these cute, spooky and downright tasty treats to get kids excited about eating healthy on
Halloween.
P A G E 5
Promoting Healthy Living for EBR Families
Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
Spooky-Cute Monster Teeth Recipe 4 medium-sized granny smith apples, cut into 8 sections each
1 cup natural creamy organic peanut butter
1 cup yogurt covered goji berries
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Directions:
Section each apple and then sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Spread about 1 tsp. of
peanut butter on each slice. Stick 4-6 yogurt-covered berries on an angle in the peanut butter,
then place a second peanut butter-covered apple slice on top. (You may need to secure with a
toothpick or extra peanut butter.)
Cool for 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Happy Halloween!
P A G E 6 V O L U M E 1 2 , I S S U E 3
Halloween Health and Safety Tips Fall celebrations like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy
parties, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get physical
activity, and focus on safety.
Check out these tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.
Going trick-or-treating?
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Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
Avoid trick or treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don’t run!
Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin irritation.
Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
Only walk in sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
P A G E 7 V O L U M E 1 2 , I S S U E 3
Are you teaching your child to be a keen listener?
Listening is a vital skill for school success—and it can be
fun to practice! Are you finding creative ways to help
your child build her listening skills? Answer yes or no to
the questions below to find out:
1. Do you occasionally ask your child to stop
what she’s doing, close her eyes and name all of the
sounds she hears?
2. Do you take turns telling a story with your
child? You make up a sentence, then your child makes
up the next sentence.
3. Do you send your child on short “missions” to
bring you things? Each round, you can add more items.
4. Do you clap a rhythm with your hands or on
your thighs and ask your child to clap back the same
rhythm?
5. Do you play Guess the Sound? Your child
shuts her eyes and you make a sound—jingling keys,
crumpling paper, pouring water, etc. Your child has to
guess the sound. Then switch places!
How well are you doing?
Each yes answer means you are helping your child have
fun as she strengthens her listening skills. For no
answers, try those ideas from the quiz.
Teach your teenager how to be a more respectful person
Your teen rolled his eyes when you asked him to take out
the garbage. He used a tone of voice that would have
kept you grounded for life if your had tried to use it on
your parents.
During adolescence, teens tend to focus inward, thinking
mostly about themselves. It’s hard for them to do that
and also hear Mom or Dad taking about homework or
chores. So they sometimes shut parents out.
What can you do if your teen behaves in a disrespectful
way? Try these ideas:
• Be a model of respect. That doesn’t mean that you
have to be perfect—who could be? But when you
demonstrate your values, your teen will notice. “So
that’s what being a respectful adult is like. I want to
be like that, too.”
• Let your teen know that having strong feelings is
OK, but being disrespectful isn’t. Teens can—and
do—get angry with parents. But that doesn’t mean
they can use an inappropriate tone or foul language.
Set boundaries.
• Enforce consequences. Act quickly and calmly
when your teen is disrespectful.
“If we lose love and self
respect for each other,
this is how we finally die.
~Maya Angelou
P A G E 8
LIFE HACKS FOR EBR PARENTS
A collection of life hacks, tips and tricks to optimize your life.
life·hack
ˈlīfˌhak/ Noun Informal noun: life hack 1. a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way.
V O L U M E 1 2 , I S S U E 3 P A G E 9
• October 10th—End of 1st Nine Weeks
• October 11th—Parent Teacher Conferences/Professional Development
(No school for Students)
• October 14th & 15th—Fall Break (No school for Students and Employees)
• October 31st—End of 2nd Six Weeks
• October 31st—HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
October 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
End of 1st
Nine Weeks
Parent Teacher
Conferences
(No school for
students)
FALL BREAK
(No School)
FALL BREAK
(No School)
End of 2nd
Six Weeks
P A G E 1 0
Parent Power is a publication of the
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
H. Warren Drake, Superintendent of Schools
Marlon Cousin, Community Liaison
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical
Education Programs) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability or gender
in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibit-
ed from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section
504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management
([email protected]) - phone (225) 929-8705. The Section 504 Coordinator is Elizabeth Taylor Chapman,
Director of Exceptional Student Services ([email protected]) – phone (225) 929-8600. The Title II
Coordinator is Dr. Sandra Horton, Administrative Director of Federal Programs ([email protected]) –
phone (225) 922-5538.
All students have an opportunity to participate in Career & Technical Programs of Study including, but not limited
to, areas of Health Care, Construction Crafts & Trades, Automotive Technology, IT Computer Technology, IT
Computer Technology, Culinary Programs, Criminal Justice and Agriculture. Admission requirements for each
course can be found in the student course guide/schedule packet of the individual campus where the course is
being offered. Please contact the Guidance Counselor at the specific school site for additional information,
program requirements and/or any questions you may have.