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Runnels Weekly E-Newsletter from Head of School Marcia Mackay
Dear Runnels Family,
In this week's Friday Focus: Virtual Reality Field Trip; Parlez-vous francais; Consession Stand; Noodle Towers; Used Book Sale; The Importance of Being Ernest Cast; Teachers Take Disney; Gift From the Heart; Homecoming Themes; Nothing But Treble; Friendly Reminders;
Hero Spotlight; Weekly Photo Album; and Athletic Corner.
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Virtual Reality Field Trip
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Sarah Burleigh exploring Mt. Everest
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Gina Golda's sixth grade social studies classes took a virtual reality field trip to Mt. Everest as part of their lesson on China last Friday. Using Google Cardboard, they were able to see a 360 degree view of Mt. Everest.
Google Cardboard is a virtual reality platform used with a smartphone that is placed in a head mount. To use the platform, a user runs cardboard-compatible applications on his/her phone and places the phone into the back of the viewer and views content through the lenses.
Google Cardboard brings lessons to life and allows students to take field trips virtually anywhere. Ms. Golda says "Now that I have 2 devices, we will continue to do this in the classroom as we move through ancient history."
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Parlez-vous Français?
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Following the completion of French AP last year, juniors Isabelle McCall and Kaylen Howe traveled to the Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans in New Orleans to take the DELF junior test. The four part test included: an essay section, a reading comprehension section, a listening comprehension section, and a 20 minute interview entirely in French. Their high scores qualified them to receive level B2 diploma's.
The DELF diploma is an official diploma awarded by the French Ministry of Education in France to certify the competency of students in the French language outside of France. They are similar to university degrees in that they confirm language proficiency and are valid for life. There are six levels of the CEF (Common European Framework of reference for Languages): A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. Level B2 is described as vantage or upper intermediate. Individuals that test at the B2 level are independent users of the language.
French III, French IV and French AP teacher Samuel Ricciuti is making plans to host the test on the Runnels campus in April. Giving his students this test allows them to assess their skills and gives him the opportunity to teach on a level where the students are not only comfortable but challenged.
Receiving the DELF diploma gives the students a legitimate reward for the hard work they have put into learning the language which can be used in their future careers. Both Kaylen and Isabelle hope to travel abroad for college and/or participate in an exchange program in France.
We will have a follow up story with more information as the test date approaches.
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Seeking Supplies for Softball & Baseball Field Concession Stand & Ticket Box
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The ticket booth
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Runnels softball and baseball parents are rallying together to prepare the
Concession Stand and Ticket Box for the upcoming season.
They are collecting shelving, supplies and lumber to replace the items lost in the flood.
The Concession Stand was brought down to studs during the restorations and the Ticket Box sustained some exterior damage. "We hope to come back bigger, better and stronger," said Melanie Hyatt. So far they have received a few monetary donations and some appliances.
Hyatt's daughter, Bailey, is a 9th grader on the softball team.
Hyatt and a crew of parent volunteers are working to get these areas ready for the opening game on February 20th.
Items needed by the 1st of February are:
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Hot dog & burger warmer
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Fryer
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Lumber
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Nacho cheese machine
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Electric tea kettle
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Heat lamp
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Shelving units
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Roasting pans
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Small ice maker
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Large plastic bins
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Monetary donations are welcome.
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Donors will be recognized based on the level of their gift with either a listing on a donor board or an individual sign on the field. Please contact Melanie Hyatt at 409-617-2281 to donate or for more information.
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Oodles of Noodle Towers
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Parker Rhinehart
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During lunch on Monday, members of the Future Scientists and Engineer Club were challenged to build a structure strong enough to support the weight of a jumbo marshmallow. The twist was they had to build it with only the following materials: 20 uncooked spaghetti noodles, one foot-long piece of freezer tape, one foot long piece of yarn, and one jumbo marshmallow. The team with the tallest structure would win.
After much trial and error, the teams began to build their structures. With limited time before the bell rang, teams scrambled to complete their task. In the end, Parker Rhinehart's Eiffel Tower approach earned him a win in this friendly competition.
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Hot Off the Shelves
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Sophia Dodd and Olivia Brunner shopping during the sale last year.
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Used Book Sale
The much anticipated Used Book Sale is almost here. This year, the sale will be held in both the Elementary Library in McMath Hall and in the Andy Mack Memorial in Novak Hall. Be sure to visit both locations!
Set up is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd.
On Saturday, February 4th from 9-1 pm, the Elementary Library will have a private sale for Runnels families and friends. The book sale will run Monday,
February 6th through Friday, February 10th from 8:00 am until 3:30 pm.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair, scheduled for February 15-24, has been cancelled and will hopefully be rescheduled for later in the school year.
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Cast Announced for
The Importance of Being Ernest
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(left to right): Jarrett LaBonne, Jena Bordelon, McKenzie Mayeaux, Alex Matthews, Micah Danos, Rachel Yura, Zachary Sides, and Alex Morgan.
(not pictured, John Wiese)
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The wit and whimsy of Oscar Wilde comes to the stage of the Gladys Hague Runnel
s Theater Feb. 17-19 when the Runnels High School Drama Department presents
The Importance of Being Earnest
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First performed in 1895 at the St. James Theatre in London, the play still delights audiences with i
ts zany tale of mistaken identities, mismatched lovers, tangled deceptions and curious misadventures.
Featured players are senior John Wiese as John Worthing (Jack), senior Jarrett LaBonne as Algernon Moncrieff, junior Alex Matthews as Rev. Chasuble, senior Jena Bordelon as Miss Prism, senior Rachel Yura as Lady Bracknell, senior Micah Danos as Gwendolen Fairfax, senior McKenzie Mayeaux as Cecily Cardew, sophomore Zachary Sides as Merriman the Butler, and sophomore Alex Morgan as the manservant, Lane.
Show times are Feb. 17 and 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be available online starting Feb. 1 at
www.runnels.org. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students.
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Teachers Take Disney
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Michelle Harper and Mary Winnett
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R
unnels teachers, Michelle Harper and Mary Winnett trekked to Walt Disney World in Orlando last week for four magical days of racing. They competed in Walt Disney's Dopey Challenge which consisted of 4 races -- a total 48.6 miles. The Challenge included a 5K, 10K, Half marathon and
the
Walt Disney World
® Marathon
. Harper and Winnett completed the Dopey Challenge and left Disney with lots of "bling" (medals). Harper's husband, Chad, joined them on the trip and completed his first marathon.
Winnett has been teaching at Runnels for nine years and currently teaches Kindergarten Physical Fitness. This is Harper's first year at Runnels teaching 5th and 6th grade Math. They are both avid runners. Congratulations, for this great accomplishment!
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Vallerie Myer (center) reviewing safety with Dawn Pittman,
and Stacie Rosenbrook.
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A Gift from the Heart
The Runnels Preschool received a generous and anonymous gift of an automated external defibrillator (AED) this week. An AED is a portable electronic device that aids with cardiac emergencies by treating them with electrical therapy through the process of defibrillation. This allows the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.
Each summer, the preschool staff receives CPR and AED training. Preschool nurse, Valerie Myer, gave the staff a refresher course this week with the new device. It will be a great asset to the staff at the preschool.
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We've Got Spirit...
How 'Bout You?
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Varsity Cheerleaders (top row from left): Sophie Edwards, Grace Scott, Blair LeBleu, Kate Oerhle; (Bottom Row from left): Emma Schlotterer, Eva Kruger and Kissa Nicolas-Whitt
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Show your Raider Spirit during
Homecoming Week, January 23-27. All students are invited to dress up during the week. The daily themes are:
Movie Monday... Dress up as one of your favorite movie characters.
Teacher Tuesday...
Choose one of the teachers at school and dress up like him or her.
Wacky Tourist Wednesday...
Hawaiian shirts, crazy hats, and khakis - anything goes!
French food will be sold at lunch in front of the gym for Junior/Senior High students
Twin Thursday...
Choose any duo and grab someone to help you pull off the look.
Freaky Friday...
Switch things up and trade clothes with a friend (don't swap at school).
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A few members of Nothing but Treble (from left): Jake Carey, Sophia Dodd, Sponsor Johnice Thoms, Sophia Rabeaux and Sarah Ortlieb
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"Nothing But Treble" is off to a great start! This Tuesday was the first meeting of the elementary vocal club. We had over 20 students in attendance.
"Nothing But Treble" is a club open to students in grades 4-6. The club meets on Tuesdays during lunch/recess in the Chorus Room (64). The group will be working on songs to perform at the D.A.R.E graduation, the Mardi Gras Celebration and the end of the year closing ceremonies.
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Friendly Reminders
Jan. 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school)
Jan. 18: Picture Retakes for K-12 Grade
Jan. 19: Picture Retakes for Preschool
Jan. 23: D.A.R.E. Graduation
Jan. 27: Junior Beta Induction Ceremony
Jan. 23 - 27: Runnels Homecoming
Feb. 1: Runnels Re-Enrollment Deadline
During re-enrollment, student space is reserved and enrollment tuition is waived. Please call 225-215-5706 if you have questions about re-enrollment procedures.
Feb. 4: Mini Cheer Clinic.
Click here to register.
Feb. 6 - 10:
Used Book Sale in both the elementary and high school libraries
Feb. 17 - 19: High School Drama Department will present Oscar Wilde's
The Importance of Being Earnest in the Gladys Hague Runnels Theatre at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 and at 2:00 p.m. on Feb. 19.
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Hero Spotlight Correction
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From left: Katelyn Bush, Elementary Librarian Joni Orgeron and 5th grader, Molly Bush.
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Last week's story, Birthday Books, incorrectly identified 5th grader, Molly Bush, as the book donor. The books were donated by Molly's family's friend, Katelyn Bush (no relation) from Alexandria, LA. We apologize for this error.
After hearing about the flood damage from her friend Molly, Katelyn decided she wanted to use her upcoming birthday to help the Elementary Library. She asked friends and family to donate children's books to the library for her birthday instead of presents.
Last Friday, Katelyn and her mother, Jane Ann Bush, visited the library to deliver several bags full of books donated in honor of Katelyn's birthday. Many thanks to Katelyn for her thoughtful donation to our library.
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VARSITY HIGHLIGHTS
Varsity Track
Sam Matthews and Annie Fink paced the Runnels Raiders as the Indoor Track and Field season officially opened its 2017 season at LSU. Sam ran 5:00 in the 1600m and 2:15 in the 800m; Annie ran 6:15 in the 1600m. The girls relay team (Ryan Roper, Micah Roper, Annie Fink and Kaylen Howe) got off to a good start competing in both the 4x800m and 4x400m races.
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Girls Varsity Soccer Team
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Girls Varsity Soccer
The Girls Soccer team beat Pointe Coupee Tuesday, 5-0. They
tied a tough Country Day opponent Thursday night 1-1. Our goal was by Ally Garrity and was assisted by Molly Johnson. The girls fought hard the whole game, and are looking strong with only two weeks left in the regular season.
Boys Varsity Basketball
The JV Boys Basketball team won Monday night against West Feliciana 37-34. The team came back from a 10 point deficit to beat the Saints. Ben Holliday led the way for the Raiders with 18 points.
The Varsity Boys team lost to Archbishop Hannan Wednesday night 70-56. The Raiders got down by as many as 22 points, but rallied back to cut the lead to 9 points with just a few minutes to go. The comeback fell a little short in the end, but the Raiders were led by Paul Lukinovich with 22 points, including 6 three pointers. Conner Raines, who is playing through a broken wrist this year, added 14 points.
Girls Varsity Basketball
The Girls Basketball team has suffered a few losses this season. But Coach Brent Lax is proud of his team. He said, "they never give up." Keep up the hard work Lady Raiders!
Bowling
The Bowling team welcomes Drake Fromenthal as their new coach. Fromenthal is a graduate of the Class of 2016 and is currently enrolled at LSU. While at Runnels, he was the Bowling MVP and on the All Academic Composite Team. Fromenthal will be coaching alongside his former coach and now Assistant Coach Karen Matthews.
The team had their first game on Wednesday at All-Star Lanes. High game of the day went to Alex Matthews with a 147, as well as, the high series of the day at a 415. Two bowlers scored their personal bests, Anna Somerville with a 129 and Andrew Mitchell with a 110. Although the team lost the overall match by .5 points, Coach Fromenthal was very proud of his bowler"s performance. "All in all, not a bad day for a team that doesn't even meet a full roster of six, " stated Fromenthal.
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Catherine Henning, Anthony Emiliani, Sam Day and Michael Somerville with their medals
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Powerlifting
The Powerlifitng team competed on Saturday in the Woodlawn Panther Invitational Meet.
The team had 12 lifters who competed with 8 lifters finishing in the top 5 of their weight classes.
Sam Day
set a new meet record in the dead lift - 500 lbs and took home the 2nd place medal in the 275.5 weight class!
Anthony Emiliani won a
2nd place medal in his weight class. And
Michael Somerville and
Catherine Henning won
3rd place medals in their weight classes.
Finishing in the top 5 of their weight classes were Parker Collett, Aaron Taliaferro, Justin Reeves and Christian Martin.
JUNIOR HIGH HIGHLIGHTS
Boys Basketball
Last Thursday the boys 7th grade team beat University High 45-41 in overtime, with Collin Coates hitting a big three pointer and Charlie Garrison getting a big steal and lay up to seal the win. Robbie Harrison was also 12-14 from the free throw line. Saturday the 7th grade team beat Episcopal 35-23, the 8th grade lost a close one to Victory Academy in Overtime 44-41 with Ben Stafford scoring 18 points. The 6th grade beat Church Academy 37-19. Monday, the 8th grade played a round robin tournament at Juban Parc Middle and beat Central Private 44-40, and Juban Parc 44-29.
SPORTS THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
JV & Varsity Boys Basketball at Northlake - 5:00 & 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
Varsity Girls & Boys Indoor Track & Field Meet - McNeese State University
JV Boys Basketball - Tournament at Christian Life Academy
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Lee High at Burbank (field 6) - 11:00 a.m.
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Dunham at Burbank - 1:00 p.m.
Jr. High Boys Basketball
6th grade at Hosanna Christian Academy - 9:30 a.m.
7th grade at Ascension Christian - 2:30 p.m.
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (school holiday)
Jr. High Boys Basketball at St. Theresa's Middle School
6th grade - 5:30 p.m. /
7th grade - 6:30 p.m. / 8th grade - 7:30 p.m.
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Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
