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FRIDAY FOCUS
Welcome to
Friday Focus
, our weekly e-newsletter from Head of School Marcia Mackay.
We're keeping an eye on the weather, but at this point we're planning to go ahead with Sunday afternoon's Back-to-School Open House (2-4 p.m.) for parents of students in grades 1-6. We'll notify you by email and post a message on runnels.org if a change in plans becomes necessary. We hope to see you there!
In focus this week: 32 AP Scholars!; Used Book Sale Coming Soon; 2016-17 Jr./Sr. High Merit, Honor Roll Students Recognized; Runnels Elementary to Present Premiere Performance of New Musical in Louisiana; Writing Center Opens Sept. 5; Notable Events; Friendly Reminders; and Sports.
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| Among our AP Scholars are current seniors (front row, from left) Kaitlyn Roy, Harrison Bonaventure, Jourdan Milton, Parker Rhinehart, Brandon Kelfstrom, Natalie Justus and Bruce Huynh; (back row, from left) Garrett Miller, Elizabeth Daigle, Kaylen Howe, Michael Stevenson, Alex Matthews, Sean Parker and Austin Stansbury. (Not pictured: Sam Matthews and Isabelle McCall.) |
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32 AP Scholars!
A record 32 students from Runnels have been named AP Scholars in recognition of their outstanding achievement on college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Exams administered last May. The awards went to 16 members of the Class of 2017 and 16 current seniors. The seniors were honored at the Merit and Honor Roll Assembly held Aug.23 in the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre. The awards are presented at several levels of accomplishment.
AP Scholars: 2017 graduates Emily Britt, Dean Campbell, Savannah Sanders and Rachel Yura and seniors Bruce Huynh, Natalie Justus, Brandon Kelfstrom, Jourdan Milton and Kaitlyn Roy.
AP Scholar with Honor
: senior Parker Rhinehart.
AP Scholars with Distinction:
2017 graduates Regan Dean, Henry Forgey, Matt Gallant, Adam Howe, Eva Kruger, Robert Law, Rose Law, Jeehan Mikdadi, Andrew Mitchell, Heath Moser, Jack Tooraen and John Wiese and seniors Harrison Bonaventure, Elizabeth Daigle, Kaylen Howe, Alex Matthews, Sam Matthews, Isabelle McCall, Garrett Miller, Sean Parker, Austin Stansbury and Michael Stevenson.
Seven of these students additionally qualified for the
National AP Scholar Award, one of the top designations in the AP Program. They are 2017 graduates Regan Dean, Henry Forgey, Adam Howe, Eva Kruger, Jeehan Mikdadi and Andrew Mitchell and current senior Isabelle McCall.
Congratulations to our AP Scholars, their parents and teachers.
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| At 25 cents for a paperback, who can resist the Elementary Library's Annual Used Book Sale? Above, elementary students enjoy the 2015 sale. |
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Used Book Sale Ahead!
The Annual Fall Used Book Sale sponsored by our libraries is just around the corner. The popular event will run from Sunday, Sept. 10 through Friday, Sept. 15 in both the Elementary Library and the Jr./Sr. High Library. All sales will support the Runnels Library Program.
The gigantic sale will feature thousands of used books for all age groups. Paperbacks will cost 25 cents and hardcovers are only one dollar.
Bring a can of dog or cat food to the sale and receive a free used book! Pet food donations will be shared among shelters and rescue organizations in the Baton Rouge area.
Both libraries are still accepting donations of gently used books for this huge event. Children's fiction and non-fiction, adult fiction and non-fiction, cookbooks, gardening books, and just about everything with the exception of textbooks. For more information, contact Elementary Librarian Joni Orgeron at 225-215-5706.
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| Current Runnels juniors who made the Honor Roll as sophomores last year were recognized at a special assembly held Wednesday in the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre. |
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2016-17 Jr./Sr. High Merit, Honor Roll
Students Recognized
We saluted Merit and Honor Roll recipients from the 2016-2017 academic year at a special awards assembly held Aug. 23 in the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre. "We're presenting these awards now instead of last May," explained Assistant Head of School and Jr./Sr. High Principal Conchetta Foshee, "so that we could include grades from students' fourth nine weeks second semester exams in our Honor and Merit Roll calculations."
To be on the Merit Roll, students must have a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher for all four quarters of the school year, and to qualify for the Honor Roll, they must maintain a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher.
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Louisiana Premiere of New Musical at Runnels
Giants in the Sky, a new children's play inspired by a song of the same name in Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, will have its Louisiana premiere on the stage of the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre as this year's elementary musical on Oct. 13.
The show, which features students in grades 2-6, with 5th and 6th graders in the leading roles, centers around themes of friendship and appreciation as experienced by a community of giants who live in the clouds. Although the giants have many important jobs, such as polishing the stars, they are not all content with their lot. One of the giants longs to go down to Earth to explore the world below. Enhancing the plot are original songs and memorable musical numbers.
"We chose this lighthearted musical because of its message, which echoes Runnels' philosophy of kindness," said director Julie Horridge, who teaches lower elementary drama and kindergarten. It also teaches children about bravery, resourcefulness and generosity. "The writers did a fabulous job," she said. "By integrating modern themes and technology, such as having "Siri" open a musical number, into the story, they were able to make a fairy tale relatable to young performers."
Showtimes are Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2:00 pm. Tickets ($10 for adults/$8 for students and $12 at the door) will be available at seatyourself.biz starting Sept. 11.
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| Writing Center peer mentors (from left) Carson Badinger, Jenny Cook, Austin Stansbury, Natalie Justus, Caroline Henning, McKenna Tregre, Kaylen Howe and Anna Kadi. Not pictured: Isabelle McCall. |
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Coming Soon: Writing Center
A fresh initiative to help junior and senior high students improve their writing skills is on the horizon.
The Runnels Writing Center, located in the Jr./Sr. High Library, will offer one-on-one writing consultations with student tutors starting Sept. 5.
"We are developing a Google site for the writing center that students can link to from their English-Google classrooms," said Mrs. Herumin, who has been spearheading the development of the facility. "It will have a calendar students can use to book appointments."
Tutoring sessions will be available on Tuesdays from 3:00-3:30 and Thursdays from 12:00-12:20 during the lunch hour. Until the calendar is up and running, students may book tutoring sessions through their English teachers. For more information: k.harbin@runnels.org.
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Get Your Tickets!
Online tickets are now available for our Alumni, Students and Friends Summer Theatre Series production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
The show runs for three performances, Sept. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 10 at 2 p.m., in the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre. Tickets are $12 if purchased in advance online and $15 at the door. (Online ticket sales close 12 hours before showtime.)
Click here for ticket information..
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All About Me
To learn more about each other during the first weeks of school, the Pre-K students in Debbie Schacht's preschool class had an "All about Me" show-and-tell session. They each brought four items to school describing themselves.
This week in the 3s preschool class, students created friendship necklaces using fruit loops, which doubled as tasty snacks.
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Fancy Feet Winners ...
Congrats to the winners of last week's Fancy Feet Foto Contest for students in grades 7-12. After the votes were in, three contestants -- all juniors -- stood above the crowd. First place and a $25 gift card went to Emma Tooraen, second place, along with a $20 Target gift card, was awarded to Carson Badinger and walking away with third place and a $15 Target gift card was London Deshotel.
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Students in Biology Honors collect samples for a lab to determine whether more germs are destroyed by soap or hand sanitizer.
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In this week's album: 2nd-grade reading, 2nd-grade spelling, biology honors, Elementary Library, preschool candids, 1st-grade science, Popsicle Friday, and team building in 4th-grade science.
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Back-to-School Events for Parents
We hope you can join us for these Back-to-School events coming up in elementary and preschool grades. (Open House is one of our few events for adults only. The only events that will include students are the ones for Pre-K and Kindergarten.)
Grades 1-6 Back-to-School Afternoon for Parents
Sunday, August 27, 2:00 p.m. - Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre - At this time, we are still hosting this event. We'll notify you by email and post a message on runnels.org if a change in plans becomes necessary due to inclement weather.
Preschool - 2s Parents Night
Tuesday, August 29, 6:30 p.m. - Molly Hightower Activity Building
Preschool - 3s Parents Night
Thursday, August 31, 6:30 p.m. - Molly Hightower Activity Building
Preschool - Pre-Kindergartners Parents Day
Thursday, September 7 at 8:30 a.m. - Molly Hightower Activity Building
Friday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m. - Molly Hightower Activity Building
You will receive more information about which date you are scheduled to attend as the dates approach. (
This event is for Pre-K students and their parents.
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Kindergarten Open House
Friday, September 15, 8:30 a.m. - Kindergarten Classrooms
(This event is for kindergarten students and their parents.)
Friendly Reminders
August 30 - 11:20 a.m., Jr./Sr. High Club Day Assembly, Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre
August 20 - 9:00 a.m., 1st -Grade Field Trip
September 4 - No School - Labor Day Holiday
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ATHLETIC CORNER
VARSITY SPORTS
CROSS COUNTRY
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Running Raiders enjoy a backyard pool party while making plans for the season.
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Cross Country Team is Back with a Splash
Last Friday night, the cross country team had a swimming party to kick-off its season. Athletes and their families enjoyed dinner while planning the upcoming season. Coach Julie Fink encouraged her runners to chase new personal records throughout the fall.
The team is back to work with a time trial set for this Saturday. On Sept. 2, the Running Raiders will compete in their first meet of the season at the West Feliciana Relays.
POWERLIFTING
On Monday at 3:00 p.m., the Powerlifting team will hold a mandatory eligibility meeting in the Weight Room. If you have any questions, please email Coach Mitch Reeves at
m.reeves2@runnels.org.
VOLLEYBALL
This week, the varsity and JV volleyball teams competed in the Jamboree at Woodlawn High School. Kudos to the JV team for defeating Mentorship Academy.
Next Tuesday, the Lady Raiders will play an away game against Madison Prep at 5:00 p.m. On Wednesday, they
face-off against Brighton in a home game at 5:00 p.m.
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Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
