Yellow Jacket Sports (November 1 – November 7)

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• The C.E. Byrd Marching Band wishes to thank its sponsor Boyd Family Dentistry, 2042 Line Avenue, and all of our fellow Yellow Jackets. Thank you for supporting The Heartbeat of the City! •

ACT – The deadline to sign up for the December ACT exam is TODAY. Juniors and seniors who meet the free or reduced lunch income requirements are eligible for a fee waiver. Please see your counselor for more information.

C. E. Byrd High School HOBY- DUE TODAY! Submissions are due on or before November 5, 2021 to Mrs. Prothro, Assistant Principal in Office 125. You may also email your completed essay to mprothro@caddoschools.org. If emailed, reference 2021 HOBY Essay in the reference line. CLICK HERE for more info.

Dual enrollment applications for the winter quarter at Louisiana Tech University are now available. This registration is only for students who did not complete a dual enrollment application in August. Students enrolled in the following courses, who did not apply in August, can register for dual enrollment: English III Honors, GT – Waxham, Smith; English IV E, GT – Williams, Waxham, Smith; AP European History – Lary; AP US History- Rowe. Those students who have never applied for dual credit at Louisiana Tech will need to complete the online application at  https://secure.latech.edu/admissions/dualenrapplynow/  Those students who are currently enrolled in a course at Tech and want to add a course will need to see Mrs. Byrd or Mrs. Lacy in the counseling office for a separate application. Students must complete the application process by TODAY. Byrd will pay for one dual enrollment course per quarter. Students must pay the $20 application fee and $30 English packet fee (if applicable). If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Byrd at asbyrd@caddoschools.org or Tamiko Lacy at tslacy@caddoschools.org

Hey Byrd Golf Fans! We have new t-shirts, performance shirts, and sweatshirt hoodies.  Order now to show your support for your favorite golf team!!! Sales are on Local Level and will end TODAY.  Don’t miss out!

https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/register/17475/36786

Youth and Government will meet on Wednesday, November 10, at 7:40 AM in the Learning Center. Remember you must have regular attendance to remain in good standing. Also, please bring your 24 pack box of Crayola crayons for Community Christmas.

Byrd girls basketball needs your help! Click on the link below to purchase an ad in our media guide for the upcoming season! Contact coach Duncan mduncan@caddoschools.org for any more questions. Last day to buy is Wednesday, November 10. CLICK HERE for more info.

Students – Get your tickets to the Byrd Drama production of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Local Level Events at the following link and by scanning the QR code posted around school. Come out and support your classmates! Performances are December 2, at 6:00, December 4^th, at 2:00 and 6:00. https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/17458

On Track Test Prep will host a Boot Camp for the December ACT test on Saturday, December 4, from 12:30 until 3:30 pm.  It will be held in the Learning Center.  Please contact Sherri Moss at 572-5507 to register!

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SUPPORT FCA! BUY A SHIRT! 🙂 

ASVAB – If you would like your child to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test (ASVAB), please let me know by November 8. We are offering this to all 11^th graders, and any 12^th graders who indicate that they are interested. The test will be given on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in the Learning Center.  Please encourage your students to sign up. This is a great way for them to find out what will most benefit them when they graduate from high school.  This does not mean they are going into the military. This is the only time this test will be offered at Byrd this year.   If you have any questions, please call me at 364-5455 or email me at MProthro@caddoschools.org.

Students – The Mendeleevian Society will host its next lecture night on Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 pm in the Learning Center.  Come meet Dr. D’Mello Santosh, who is the department chair of biological sciences at LSUS.  He will present his latest research in neurobiology, focusing on brain development and regeneration.

Girls Lacrosse interest meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9, at 6:00 PM at the Line Avenue Pie and Brew Co. (formerly Pizza Rev) at 6301 Line Ave. Come by and learn how the skills you have learned in other sports can help you play Lacrosse, the fastest-growing sport in the South! We will be offering a 2 week trial period to see if the LAX-Life is a good fit for you!

College Visits – SAU 12/6

Please help us honor our Veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. December 18 at 11:00 am at the Greenwood Cemetery located at 130 E. Stoner Ave. We’d love to have all of CE Byrd join us for the ceremony. Here is the WAA Web address: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org You can also just Goggle: Wreaths Across America 2021 for lots of interesting information.

Wrestling – We need all sizes and shapes ASAP.  Do you play another sport and want to get better?  The only sport that matches competitors of the same size?  Did you know there are scholarships just waiting to be filled across the nation? Wrestling is hard work but rewarding and actually one of the safest sports around. Our weight classes are less than 106 lbs, 112, 120, 126 ,132, 145, 152, 160, 170, 180, 195, 220, and 285 lbs. As you can see it’s all sizes!  With 14 starters!  Please complete the sports registration.  This is required by LHSAA and a physical to be able to start.  If you are interested or have questions please reach out to us via byrdwrestling@gmail.com or Coach Wells at 318-393-8988 or Coach Yawn at 318-426-3569.  Practice will be starting soon so get your paperwork done and let us know you are interested.

Juniors and Seniors – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is welcoming high school juniors and seniors to be a part of #CAP. The organization seeks to demystify the College Admissions Process for students. Virtual instruction will provide a hands-on approach that includes all of the steps from researching various colleges to completing the application process. Sessions are held the 1^st Monday of each month via Zoom. Areas of Emphasis include ACT/SAT, Essay writing, HBCU information, Scholarships, Life skills & More. Requests to join should be submitted to akasro.cap@gmail.com

The Allied Health Education and Discovery (AHEAD) Program is a 5-day summer program for Louisiana high school students interested in exploring the health career programs offered at LSU Health Shreveport – School of Allied Health Professions: Medical Laboratory Scientist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Public Health Professional, Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist. Apply today at www.lsuhs.edu/AHEAD! Applications are due March 15, 2022. For more information, please contact: Madeline Barclay, MPH at madeline.barclay@lsuhs.edu

Red River Children’s Business Fair – Calling All Kidpreneurs! The Red River Children’s Business Fair inspires children to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for children in North Louisiana , this morning-long fair gives children the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses. CLICK HERE for more info.

Astra Club Members – Get your Astra Club shirts today. They are long-sleeve, just in time for the cooler weather. The cost is $25, and they can be purchased from the Local Level link below. The cost is $25. A QR code will be up around the school. https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/17457

Down Home Sausage – Our Softball team is once again selling the wonderful Down Home Sausage!  Price is $40 for a 10-pound box.  It must be purchased at https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/16875

2022 Coolidge Scholarship — Application Now Live CLICK HERE for info and application.

Kumon Job Opportunities

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The Security Department of Caddo Parish School System, Division of Mental Health, Wellness, and Safe Schools, is sponsoring several poster contests to highlight various prevention initiatives. CLICK HERE for information and entry form.

RULES: Students may enter all contests (one poster per contest limit per child.)  Poster size – 11”x14”; Judging criteria: Originality, Impact (The theme must be somewhere on the poster); Neatness

1. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – STOMP Our Bullying – November 12^th
2. Internet Safety Prevention Week – Do Your Part #Be Cyber Smart – December 10^th

Contest – Call for entries!! National PTA Reflections Program. All entries are due by December 1, 2021, to Mrs. Prothro. Please refer to the attachment for contest rules, or visit https://louisianapta.org/reflections-program for more information. CLICK HERE for Official Rules.  Questions?? Email mprothro@caddoschools.org

Volunteer Opportunities:

Astra Club Members – Since we are unable to host Community Christmas this year, all of the clubs are donating items to make holiday bags for 500 kindergarteners in our area.  Astra Club is going to donate holiday books for the bags.  These should be paperback books about snowmen, gingerbread, Rudolph, Santa, etc., that can be for a boy or a girl.  Please do not bring any books that are specifically for a girl or boy.  These are due by Monday, November 15, to Mrs. Prothro.  Each member is asked to bring 2 books.  Do not wrap or label them in any way.  Each book will count as one hour. Also, each member needs to come by Mrs. Prothro’s office, and vote how to spend our dues.  The forms will be in the green container on my desk.  Just complete it, and place it in the container for the completed forms.

Student Council is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive Homeroom Competition for the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank. The top three homerooms based on the percentage of participants with the cans collected will win a donut party sponsored by Student Council. The competition will run from November 3 through November 10th.