4-29-22
Yellow Jacket Sports (April 18 – April 24)
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NEW TODAY
Foundation Sponsorship – The C.E. Byrd Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, would appreciate your support for the 2022-2023 school year. CLICK HERE for the C.E. Byrd Donor Sheet
Seniors – All SENIORS interested in hosting Senior Party, please complete the survey ASAP: https://forms.gle/
Congratulations to the C.E. Byrd Boys and Girls Golf Teams for winning the 2022 Regional tournaments. The boys shot a combined -2 and will compete in the State tournament next week in New Iberia. Sydney Moss was the individual medalist for the girls and their team will compete in Lafayette next week. Good Luck on the course Jackets!!!
TONIGHT is the great Buzz Fest annual skit and talent show that we know won’t disappoint! Come out this evening at 6:30 to see our amazing students perform. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at locallevelevents.com.
Fresh Salads from the hydroponic lab are half off now – that’s right, only $2.00 until the lettuce is all gone!
Teachers – Heads of lettuce are now $2.00 in the hydroponics lab.
Gusher – Do you want to be a part of the award winning Gusher staff? Applications for the 2022-2023 school year can be found outside Ms. Saulsbury’s Room 115. Applications need to be returned by TODAY and interviews will be held in May.
Juniors – The Junior Ring Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 17. If you would like to participate, you must sign up on local level events by TODAY. Participation fee is $10 which gets you four tickets. Pick up your information sheet in Room S-105. Check your Canvas page for complete information.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award Recipients – There will be a luncheon in your honor TODAY at 12:00 p.m. in the Learning Center. Your first-hour teacher will have a form for you to complete, and return to Mrs. Prothro. CLICK HERE to view list.
Gusher – Do you want to be a part of the award-winning Gusher staff? Applications for the 2022-2023 school year can be found outside Ms. Saulsbury’s room 115. Applications need to be returned by TODAY and interviews will be held in May.
Astra Club – 9th -11th Grades – It is time to join Astra Club for the 2022-2023 school year. It is also time to sign up to run for office. You may pick up a form to join Astra in Mrs. Prothro’s office. You must be a member in order to run for an
office. Voting will be May 16-20. CLICK HERE for application.
Lyle Leaders – Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Lyle Leaders are eligible to participate in a Historic Tour of Shreveport on Friday May 6th from 8:30 am til 2 pm. We will tour Historic neighborhoods, visit museums and explore cemeteries to discover the significance of our city’s history. You cannot miss any scheduled testing and must be cleared from debt list. Please check your schedules before committing to the trip. Seating is limited, first come, first served. Permission slips are outside Ms. Waters’ Rm S112 or see Mrs. Prothro. Permission forms must be turned in by TODAY to Mrs. Waters.
Students – Mr. Badgley said there will be no more checkouts after 3:30 p.m. for the rest of the school year.
Boys and Girls State – Any 11th graders who are interested in attending Boys’ or Girls’ State, please see Mrs. Prothro ASAP. The deadline is coming up. This is a fantastic leadership opportunity that is recognized nationally. See Mrs. Prothro for more information.
AP Exams will be given following the schedule created by College Board which is May 2 through May 12. A list of students scheduled to test with testing locations has been sent to teachers. Most exams are at least 3 hours long and will begin at 8 am or 12 pm. Additional time is needed for seating, providing instructions and for breaks. Students should report to their testing location 15 minutes prior to the exam time – 7:45 AM for morning exams and 11:45 AM for afternoon exams. Late arrivals will not be allowed to test. Any student absent from an AP exam will be charged a $40 return test fee, per test. Email Penny Eason, the AP Coordinator, if you have questions.
MORE INFORMATION
Students – If you are interested in joining High Life, please come to room S301 to pick up an application.
Students – All yearbook layaways must be paid off by May 6. You may pay them in Room 115.
Student Council – Students interested in being a member of Student Council for the 2022-2023 school year, please fill out the Google form here https://forms.gle/y7SduE5MDXHpZpXf6 or scan a QR code from around the school. The deadline is May 6 – no exceptions!
Students – CLICK HERE for 2022/2023 Transfer Information for parents/legal guardians, staff, and the community that reside within the geographic boundaries of Caddo Parish.
Students – Temp IDs are being added to the debt list daily. You may owe for a temp ID even if you have previously been cleared from the debt list. See a bookkeep to pay for temp IDs.
Students – AP CAPSTONE Graduation Honor Cords are now available for purchase on Local Level Events (https://www.locallevelevents.
Pep Squad fittings are coming up! You only need to attend one fitting. • Thursday, May 19 from 5-6:30 in Learning Center. • Wednesday, June 8 12-1:30 in Learning Center. • Cost is $550 and will be on www.locallevel.com
Sophomores and Juniors – Do you want to be the new mascot Jack the Jacket?! Go see Mrs. Zator in room S310 for more information. Must be a current sophomore or junior.
Student Opportunities:
Student Job Opportunity – Kumon Math and Reading Center
Fairfield Elementary Magnet Alumni Senior Class of 2022 – There will be a 5th-grade class reunion for students and teachers on Fairfield Magnet school grounds on Friday, May 6 from 3:30-5:30 pm. We will celebrate with pizza and cupcakes. Then we will reminisce by looking through old yearbooks and by watching our 5th grade DVD @ 5:00. We know this is an extremely busy time of year, but we hope everyone can make it for a few moments of fun!
Students – Calling the Class of ‘22 Southfield School Alumni! You are invited back to Southfield School for our annual Final Flag and Alumni Breakfast on Thursday, May 19 at 8:15am. We hope to see all of you! For more information, please contact Alumni Director, Ashley Timmons Atimmons@southfield-school.org
Students – There will be a 5th Grade Class Reunion for graduating seniors and teachers at Eden Gardens Magnet on Tuesday, May 24 from 4:00-5:00 pm. We will catch up with each other, watch our 5th-grade finale video, tour the school, and enjoy refreshments. We look forward to welcoming our eagles back to the nest- we sure hope you can join us!
Student Opportunity – Swim Instructor @ Geaux Swim located at 231 Mt. Zion Road, Shreveport, LA – the newest indoor pool in the city! No previous experience necessary, we train on site! $14 per hour, flexible schedule. Contact Travis at 318-614-3340 or apply on Facebook job posting! Check us out at www.geauxswim.com
Students – This summer, Title 1 will host two different educational summer camps. Employees are needed for both programs. To apply for the camp being hosted at SPAR sites with the Parent Resource Center, please complete the attachments and return them to Rosalind Glover-Bryant by email- RGBRYANT@caddoschools.org Click here to apply for Beyond Summer Camp with the Homeless Education Program.
Students – Parish of Caddo Summer Work Program. CLICK HERE for details.
Students – Canes Chicken Fingers Job Opportunity – We are looking to hire some great crew and managers to join our Raising Cane’s Team in both East Texas and North Louisiana. Click here for info and flyer.
Seniors – Are you looking for a job? Coca-Cola has some great opportunities available to you with benefits. You may be looking for a summer job or a permanent place of employment. You may be looking for employment while you attend college, and by the way if that is the case, Coca-Cola will pay up to $5,200 of your tuition for college each year. See Mrs. Prothro for more on these opportunities!
Support your Fellow Jackets:
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Upcoming Deadlines:
Scholarship – Enter the 2022 Ternium Merit Award. You could win scholarship money for being a great high school student. Ternium USA Inc. in Shreveport, Louisiana looks to distinguish and encourage high-performing students, who, in addition to obtain the highest grades, demonstrate commitment with the educational process. CLICK HERE for more info.
Volunteer Opportunities:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – You must provide your own transportation. You cannot miss any tests, class projects or EOC tests, and you must not be on the Debt List.
- Students 9th – 12th Grades – Southfield Field Day – If you attended Southfield, and you are interested in volunteering on April 29, please see Mrs. Prothro ASAP.
- St. Marks Alumni – Sign up online if you attended St. Marks and would like to work at their field day. You must also let Mrs. Prothro know.
CLICK HERE for all scholarship opportunities.
CLICK HERE for a full list of community service opportunities.
CLICK HERE for a full list of contests.