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Yellow Jacket Sports (September 3-September 8)
9/6 Varsity vs St Amant – Away
Scrimmage tickets: https://www.locallevelevents.
Varsity home games (These tickets will be available the week before the game) https://www.locallevelevents.
Volleyball tickets: https://www.locallevelevents.
Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards to help the PTSA
New Today
A representative from the US Army will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts TODAY.
Students – Youth and Government applications and dues MUST be submitted by TODAY. Turn in applications to S306 and pay $45 dues on payschools.
Iceland Interest Meeting – TOMORROW at 5:30 pm in Room S211. If so, contact Mrs. Smith (elsmith@caddoschools.org) or Ms. Springer (sspringer@caddoschools.org). Registration for this once-in-lifetime trip to the Land of Fire and Ice is open now at www.explorica.com/Smith-6882 Registration and a deposit will hold your spot and lock in your price!
Do you want to be a Flagrunner? Are you a current Junior or Senior? Come and sign up in Mrs. Zator’s room S310 by TOMORROW by the end of the day!
To join French Club, pick up an application in Room 114 and pay the club fee on payschoolscentral by FRIDAY.
Drama Auditions – Are you House Shakespeare? House Belle? House Cinderella? House Byrd? Audition for Byrd Drama’s fall play, the riotous comedy, Game of Tiaras, on Tuesday, September 10, at 5:30 PM in T-1. Memorize a 30-60 second monologue of your choosing. See Mr. Williams (200) or Mr. Dion (T-1) for more information.
If you are interested in running for Class Officer, Intent-to-Run Forms are located outside the main office and in Mrs. Castleman’s room S311. Forms are due back to Mrs. Castleman in S311 by Wednesday, September 11.
The first practice for the Mock Trial team will be next Thursday, Sept. 12th. You did not have to be present at the first meeting to attend practice. Practice will be in Mr. Smith’s room (204) and will run no later than 5.30 pm.
Since it’s the 100th year, Student Council and Drama Club are starting a fun Scavenger Hunt every other week for Byrd students. Look around the school and follow the hints to receive a prize!
Rules:
- Do not move, break, or destroy school or personal property to reach the item.
- Bring Winner paper to Mrs.Carberry in room 202.
- You cannot search during class time.
- You must bring the item to Mrs.Carberry in between classes.
- Winner will be announced on the following Monday.
Presidential Volunteer Information
CLICK HERE for Information
CLICK HERE for Community Service Endorsement Form
CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Hour Log
It’s time to join PTSA!
For your $10 donation (with the option of having every family member join for an additional $10 each) you get incredible benefits! When you belong to PTSA, you’ll connect to important school and community resources while bonding with the awesome families and faculty in the City of Byrd! You can be involved as much or as little as you want! You do not have to volunteer to be a member of PTSA! To join or to make a TAX-FREE DONATION, please click the link below and help us reach our goal of 450 members!
Did you know that you can support Byrd PTSA by linking your Kroger card to our Community Rewards program?
1. Sign into your Kroger digital account OR Create an account.
2. Search for C.E. Byrd High School PTSA
3. Select C.E. Byrd High School PTSA and Press SAVE and that’s it!
From the C.E. Byrd Foundation. CLICK HERE to download the letter.
MORE INFORMATION
COLLEGE VISITS:
A representative from the US Army will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on September 5.
A representative from Rhodes College will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on September 9.
A representative from Tulane University will be available outside the cafeteria during first lunch shift only on September 11.
A representative from LSU-Shreveport will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on September 13.
A representative from Centenary College will be available outside the cafeteria during both lunch shifts on September 18.
ASTRA– Service opportunities are listed in the Canvas course. Look for your invitation. The St. Jude’s Tennis Classic is our first opportunity. Bring a box of granola bars/ packaged snacks (each box equals 1 service) or donate gift cards of any sort (every $10- 1 service hour). All donations can be brought to Mrs. Cole in (S210) or Mrs. Lary in (S209). All donations due by September 10th
Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game on September 12th • Ticket Links
General Admission- https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35072
Player Admission- https://www.locallevelevents.com/events/details/35075
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Each student must pay a schoolwide $50 fee for the 2024-2025 school year. This covers teachers’ copies, art fees, science fees, etc. However, it does NOT cover extracurricular club or athletic fees. DEADLINE TO PAY IS SEPTEMBER 15. This can be paid online at www.payschoolscentral.com .
Students – Swim team information link HERE! Byrd Swim Team 2024
It’s time to purchase your 2024-2025 Gusher yearbook and yearbook AD! Both can be purchased on Local Level Events.
The PSAT will be given at Byrd on Tuesday, October 1st. This is a College Board exam which gives 10th and 11th grade students an opportunity to check their progress towards college readiness. It also provides practice for the SAT. For 11th grade students, PSAT scores are used to screen for candidates for the National Merit Scholarship Program Competition. Participation in PSAT testing is voluntary. Students planning to test must register by paying the $18 test fee. Mrs. Panos will get the list of student names from the online payment. Students can start paying online now. The deadline to pay the fee is Tuesday, September 10th. Payment can be submitted online on payschoolscentral.com (not on Local Level). There is no makeup for this exam. The exam fee is non-refundable.
Volunteer Opportunity – CLICK HERE to sign up
JOIN Art Club and come create fun things with us! Applications can be found in the hall outside the art room, B7, in the basement. You will see the applications hanging on one of the art showcase bulletin boards. Art club is a service club and we meet throughout the year sporadically after school to work on projects. You do not have to be in art class to join. The deadline to join art club is Halloween!
Mock Trial – If you’re interested in a legal career or if you enjoy watching shows like Law & Order, then Mock Trial might be the perfect team for you!
Students – Do you want to be apart of a Club that involves Growing Plants and Serving our community? Pick up a form in Room S 105. Fee is $5.
Club Info
African American Studies – scan QR code around school – go to S109 for more info
BETA Club – applications in S112 or scan QR code – applications and fees due
Drama Club – scan QR code and pay online at payschoolscentral.com or go to Room 200
Growing for Good – applications in S105 – fee $5.00
Spanish Club – applications by 117 in main building and S304 – pay fees online at payschoolscentral.com
Drama Club – DO YOU WANT TO BE A STAR? JOIN DRAMA CLUB. STOP BY MR. WILLIAMS ROOM (200), MRS. COLE’S ROOM (S210), OR THE MAIN OFFICE TO PICK UP A DRAMA FORM. GET THEM TURNED IN AND PAY YOUR DUES TO JOIN!
2024-2025 Beta Club applications are available now. You can pick up a copy of the application in front of the Main Office or outside of Rm S112. Please read the application carefully for instructions.
Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society: new member interest form available in S308. Current members need to check in with Ms. French.
Students – ACT fee waivers are available in the Counseling Office for juniors and seniors who meet the criteria for free/reduced lunch. Students are eligible for 4 fee waivers during their junior and senior years. When registering for the ACT with a fee waiver, students receive free ACT prep available through their ACT accounts. Please see your counselor if you have any questions. Students must apply for free/reduced lunch at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ You will receive an e-mail from the Child Nutrition Program. You must provide this to the counseling office to receive a waiver.
Parents and students – There will be a wrestling informational meeting in the learning center on September 21st from 5:30-7:30 pm. If your child has an interest in wrestling please try to attend even if for a moment. Thank you, Coach Yawn
Students – If you are possibly interested in wrestling this year please let us know. Benefits: learn a skill for the rest of your life, get in the best shape, improve at all other sports! If you are tough and want a challenge, this is it! Contact Coach Wells 318-393-8988 or Coach Yawn 318-426-3569 or email Byrdwrestling@gmail.com
Support Your Fellow Jackets!
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Your Link to EVERYTHING Byrd!
CLICK HERE for the Local Level Events page that includes ALL Byrd events. You can also scan the QR code below.
Student Opportunities:
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Scholarships & Contests
Poster Contests – 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 listed below. We encourage our Byrd students to participate in these contests! Please turn the posters in to Mrs. Panos by the deadlines listed.
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Suicide Prevention Week – Theme: “Start the Conversation” DEADLINE 9/13/24
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National Diversity Week – Theme: “Our Shared Stories: Celebrating Together” DEADLINE 9-27-24
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Character Education Week – Theme: “Color the World with Character Traits” DEADLINE 10-18-24
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Red Ribbon Week – Theme: “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free.” DEADLINE 10-25-24
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Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week – Theme: “Choose Respect” DEADLINE 11-8-24
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Internet Safety Prevention Week – Theme: “Secure our World” DEADLINE 11-22-24
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Mental Health Awareness Week – Theme: “No Mind Left Behind” DEADLINE 12-13-24
Contest Rules:
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Your poster must be 11 inches by 14 inches.
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One poster per individual. No group work, please.
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No glitter
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Must be flat
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Judging Criteria: Originality, Impact (The theme must be somewhere on the poster.), Neatness
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Do not display name or school on front of the poster
PTSA Reflections 2024 – Deadline for entires is December 4, 2024
Senior Information
CLICK HERE for Class of 2025 Senior Information
