le 22 février, 2021
PATTON EDITION
(PRE-K4 - 2ND GRADE)
PATTON CAMPUS QUICK REFERENCE DIRECTORY | CLICK HERE
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dear Lycée Community,

Welcome back from what we hope was a restful and healthy break. Today is the beginning of the third and last trimester of the school year. It seems as if these last few months went by in a flash! We look forward to warm and productive days and seeing all of our students learn and blossom in their studies.

As we return to school in-person, we want to thank you for your assistance regarding following all of our COVID protocols so we can implement safe mitigating measures that protect our students, families and staff. Please do not bring your child to school if s/he has COVID-related symptoms. 
 
Happy first day back! We cannot wait to see our students tomorrow. 
Marina
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Mayor for a Day', Paige Wilson-Franklin, is a phenomenal 9th grader at Lycée! She was chosen for her excellent essay on elevating issues around mental health and destigmatizing mental illness. Mayor Paige will work with Mayor LaToya Cantrell and meet with various members of Mayor Cantrell's administration on Paige's priorities.
 
Congratulations to all this year's winners:
  • 11-13 Age Category: Christian Hodges, Lusher Charter School
  • 14-15 Age Category: Paige Wilson-Franklin, Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans
  • 16-18 Age Category: Madeline "Maddie" Paige Morrison, Isidore Newman School
Return to In-Person Learning Reminders | Click Here
VIRTUAL FRENCH TUTORING
1st - 2nd grade
We are so excited to announce that we are partnering with Tulane’s Center for Public Service and the Department of French and Italian to offer six weeks of French tutoring to families in 1st-2nd grade. Beginning the week of February 22nd and extending through the month of March, Tulane service learners will lead small group sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for students who have been recommended by teachers. During these sessions, Tulane students will focus on speaking skills and provide support for homework completion when needed.  

*** If you received an email with a tutoring time slot on Tuesday or Wednesday, please make sure that your child connects on time and/or inform Mary-Devon Dupuy mdupuy@lfno.org if your child is not able to attend.
 
*** After two unexcused absences, you will lose your tutoring spot
19-20 Yearbook - LAST CALL
You can still order a 2019-2020 yearbook - Click here for the form. This form will close tomorrow, Tues. Feb. 23 at 9 pm. Once you have signed up please drop off $35 to the Patton office (5951 Patton Street) Wednesday 24th from 1 to 5, or Thursday from 8:30- 3:00. Please do not send money with your student. The order will be placed Friday, February 26th, if you sign up but do not submit payment, your yearbook will not be ordered. Please note it can take up to three weeks for yearbooks to arrive at the school. Once they arrive Ms. Katie will send an email to families to pick them up. 
EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
Gifted & Talented referrals close on Friday, March 5. Before referring, we strongly encourage you to speak with your student’s teachers about your referral to gain their insights as they are a large part of the process. You can find more information and the Google referral form here.
Lexia Reminder
Now that we have shifted back to virtual learning, here is a reminder about Lexia! Elementary teachers assign Lexia assignments on a weekly basis, it is an independent and research-based program that students should use regularly to boost their reading skills. 
 
Did you know that in grades K-5, LFNO uses Lexia not just to boost foundational and advanced reading skills, but also to guide literacy instruction? 
 
As students complete units, teachers can use the targeted skill builder lessons to intersect with any skills that were not completely mastered in the lessons. It is important that students are practicing regularly and meeting the recommended usage minutes in order to get the most out of this research-proven, and nationally recognized literacy program. 
 
Lexia is proven to close the literacy gap when used with commitment and fidelity! If you are having trouble setting up or logging into your account, please let Ms. Annie Neahring know.
Quick Reference Documents
RESTO! Meal Service for March:
Breakfast Menu | Click Here
Lunch Menu | Click Here
2020 - 2021 School Calendar (last updated 1.27.21) | Click Here
Mark Your Calendar
  • Monday, Feb. 24: Johnson Virtual Report Card Conferences
COMMUNITY RESOURCES*
The Gilder Lehrman Institution of American History - History School - CLICK HERE
Creative Kitchen: SoFAB Kids After-School Program
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday in March from 3:30-5:30 Begins February 2nd, ends February 30th.
Where: Southern Food and Beverage Museum (1830 MLK entrance)
What: Every Tuesday and Thursday in January from 3:30-5:30 pm, we are providing after-school cooking and food games for kids 7-11 years old. Kids will make a snack, while also playing food games from popular cooking shows such as Nailed It, Chopped, Great British Baking Show, and Worst Chef in America. Here are some examples:
-What Is It? Kids have to taste, feel, or smell a mystery item blindfolded and guess what it is
-The Technical- Kids get ingredients and instructions and replicate a dish with nothing else with their team.
-Chopped- In teams, kids will create a dish using surprise, limited ingredients from a mystery basket.
-Taste and Race- Kids taste an item and have to figure out the ingredients in it with only their palate, getting all the ingredients right on the board against the other team.
- Health Inspector- like the game Mafia, but the health inspector is coming to town.
Full 9 day package- $300; 4 day package- $200. Only 15 spots, drop off pick up no more than 30 minutes before or after the program.
Coronavirus Parenting: Managing Anger and Frustration
From the Child Mind Institute
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Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans | 504.620.5500 | info@lfno.org | www.lfno.org