Student Vaccination Program For H1N1 Flu Being Finalized ::..
Students of the St. Tammany Parish Public School System will soon be offered swine flu vaccinations free of charge, in a project being held in conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH).
In a report to the School Board this past week, Supervisor Cathy Aime and Dr. Parham Jaberi, medical director for Region 9, DHH Office of Public Health, explained that arrangements were being finalized to offer the H1N1 vaccine to students. The effort will focus upon children nine years of age and younger, a group at-risk for serious consequences from the Swine Flu. That age group will require two doses 28 days apart, and the vaccination campaign is being designed to provide that schedule.
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College Career Fair Attracts Thousands ::..
Four thousand students seeking information about college and careers converged upon the annual College and Career Path Fair held recently by the St. Tammany Parish Public School System at Pelican Park in Mandeville.
Participants were able to talk with representatives from more than 125 universities, apprenticeship programs, community and technical colleges, military academies, and lending institutions.
“The Castine Center was packed from start to finish,” said Dr. Regina Sanford, Secondary Supervisor, in a report to the School Board this month. “It was a tremendous success, giving students from throughout the parish the opportunity to meet with representatives from scores of colleges, vo-tech schools, and community service agencies.”
The aim was to provide students with the latest information to make career or college ... - Continue
Three Schools Honored by “Making the Grade” Project ::..
Omni Bank recently announced seven winning nominations in this year’s “Making the Grade” program, a nationally recognized initiative that highlights successful educational projects in schools in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany and St. John the Baptist parishes. Among the winners chosen from 200 entries were Pontchartrain Elementary School, Covington High School, and the a3 Virtual Academy.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, a partner in the OMNI Bank program, gathered with bank officials in honoring the winners at a ceremony October 26. Each winner received a $2,000 check from the Brees Dream Foundation, along with an award from OMNI.
Pontchartrain Elementary School in Mandeville was nominated for its KidSense Playground, a play area for special-needs students. A first-of-its-kind at ... - Continue
Red Ribbon Week Activities Held ::..
At its October meeting, the School Board passed a resolution declaring October 26-30, 2009, to be “Red Ribbon Week,” encouraging schools to take part in the nationally-recognized event presenting a unified and visible commitment towards creating a Drug Free America.
The theme for Red Ribbon Week this year was “Be Smart, Be Safe, Be You.”
Cheryl Arabie, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, told the School Board that Red Ribbon Week is an ideal way for the schools to show the community their stand against drug abuse. “During Red Ribbon Week each school holds exciting activities and programs,” Mrs. Arabie stated. “The week gives our students an opportunity to show their personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the ... - Continue
Robin Mullett Elected To 9th District School Board Seat ::..
In a special election held October 17 voters of School Board District Nine chose Robin Mullett, a longtime PTA member, to fill the vacancy left by Carmen Johnson when she resigned the position in January due to a change in employment.
Ms. Mullett is expected to be sworn into office within 30 days.
“I am very excited to be elected to serve on our parish School Board and work with all the people who provide the education for our students,” Ms. Mullett said. “It is a continuation of my work in a number of different areas of our school system.”
She stated that her personal goal is to be the voice for students and parents of ... - Continue
