Councilwoman Latoya Cantrell endorsed Dr. Jeffrey Rouse for Coroner, stating, “Dr. Jeffrey Rouse has been a dedicated advocate in our community. He works at Grace Outreach Center in Central City and he even established a health clinic on Canal Street for first responders after Katrina. I enthusiastically endorse Dr. Jeffrey Rouse for Coroner."


Dr. Rouse also has the endorsement of GAMBIT, the Times Picayune, his former opponent Dr. Vincent Culotta, the Alliance for Good Government, Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Councilmember at Large Stacy Head, BOLD, IDEA, PANO and Young Democrats. Dr. Rouse thanked the community for coming together to build a winning campaign. He said, “I’ve dedicated my life to practicing the art of healing. I believe we can heal our community and bring real change to the Coroner’s office. I hope to earn your vote on Saturday, March 15.” For more information on his campaign, go to www.RouseforCoroner.com

PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS: APPLY NOW FOR SLC FELLOWS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BUILD SCHOOL LEADERS THAT IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

The School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans (SLC) invites principals and assistant principals from public, private, charter and parochial schools to submit applications for the 2014-2015 Fellows Program, a job-embedded professional development program limited to only 30 applicants.The Fellows Program is designed to advance excellence in school administration.

Since 1997, SLC has trained more than 350 school leaders in southeast Louisiana to increase their leadership capacity through the Fellows Program, with a goal of improving student achievement for all students, said SLC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Brian Riedlinger. Historically, Fellows’ schools outperform non-SLC schools on state measures of student achievement, according to Dr. Riedlinger.

Applications are available now online at www.slc-gno.org and due April 15. For more information, contact John Brown or Dr. Cissy LaForge at SLC-GNO.org or call (504) 267-7243.

WANT PROOF THAT BEING A FELLOW CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CAREER?

Recently, the University of New Orleans College of Education and Human Development honored the top 10 graduates from over 50 years of operation from these specializations: Guidance and Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education and Educational Leadership. Of those honored, four were fellows: Dr. Riedlinger, the Presenter for the Educational Leader; and honorees Dr. Roslyn Smith (Special Education and Habilitative Services), Dr. Kelvin Adams (Educational Leadership) and Mary Laurie (Educational Leadership). Also honored was Dr. Peggy Kirby, a UNO professor who helped establish SLC.

Are you 65 years of age or older, or an adult with a disability who qualifies for the Medicare Part D program? Do you need help paying for your prescriptions or need help with all the paperwork applying for Medicare assistance?

Well, one call to the Capital Area Agency on Aging (CAAA) can make your life a lot easier.

Counselors from the Senior Rx programs for Ascension, Assumption, East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes, offer free enrollment consultations anytime by phone or email.

Their contact information is (800) 280-0908 or (225) 287-7414. You can also email [email protected]

“We are here to help any adult aged 65 years or older, or any adult with a disability over the age of 21, get their medicines for free or nearly free,” said Ms. Mitchell. “We want you to contact us now, even if you are calling for a loved one who needs help.”

To apply, the CAAA will need to know a person’s Medicare Part A or B number or their social security number, and their list of medicines. Trained specialists at the Capital Area Agency on Aging will use this information to find the best Part D program available for an individual.

“All we ask is that you call now,” said Ms. Mitchell. CAAA is also willing to do enrollment events at community centers, churches or other functions where at least 10 seniors needing assistance are present. To schedule an event, contact Ms. Mitchell at (225) 287-7414 or email [email protected].

Louisiana Connections Academy, a statewide provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual K-12 schooling, opened enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year on March 3rd and will be conducting in person information sessions with parents and students across the state throughout the month.

“The good news is that we expect to have additional student seats, scattered across all grades, which will be open for the coming academic year,” said Board President Wade Henderson. “Since we already have a waiting list, we encourage parents to get their applications in now.”

Enrollment topped 1,200 students at Louisiana Connections Academy for the 2013-2014 year and is expected to expand by another 600 K-12 students for the coming academic year.

Parents can enroll their child online at: http://www.connectionsacademy.com/louisiana-school/enrollment/home.aspx

Louisiana Connections Academy will host a free parent information session to answer parent and student requests for information about the virtual school program at the below date.

METAIRIE
Monday, March 17
6:30pm-8:00pm
Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel
2601 Severn Ave. Metairie, LA 70002

What:  Audubon Charter School’s 2014 Soirée is themed  “Movie Magic…The Golden Age of the Silver Screen. ” Hollywood South comes alive for this party with a purpose!  

When: Saturday, March 22, 7pm  

Where: House of Broel, 2220 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130  

Why: Join Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, Marlon Brando, Queen Elizabeth and perhaps Superman for a night of award-winning cuisine, libations, a spirited live, silent and online auctions, and top-flight entertainment.  Keenan Lewis of the New Orleans Saints will be a special guest!  

Audubon’s 2014 Soirée auction will give guests the opportunity to bid on unique paintings and photography by emerging local artists (including Audubon students), jewelry, wine, trips, classes, gift certificates and more!  Auction items include a signed custom Keenan Lewis jersey; footballs autographed by Jimmy Graham, Rickey Jackson, Keenan Lewis, and other New Orleans Saints; a private dinner with a former White House chef; French classes; and a framed, signed and numbered print by artist James Michalopoulos.  All proceeds from the evening will benefit Audubon Charter School.  

Dinner and libations will be provided by Bhimel Catering; Cynthia Fournet; Tom King; La Boulangerie; Charles Mendy; Oceana Grill; The Lake House; Specialty Italian Bistro; Starbucks; and Zea.   Individual tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit auduboncharter.com or contact Sophia Griffies at 504-324-7102 or [email protected]  

What: Morris Jeff Community School and Homer A. Plessy Community School are proud to team up together to announce their joint art auction fundraiser to benefit both schools. Artists at the event will include Aaron Collier, Oscar Brown, Catherine Markel, Corinne Carter, Diego Larguia, Jessica Strahan, Violet Iris Skye and Stephen Hillenburg, creator of Spongebob Squarepants.  

When: Friday, March 28, 2014 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  

Where: Café Istanbul NOLA 2372 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70117  

Why: Support diverse, community-based public schools for New Orleans. The event will feature a live auction with auctioneer John Calhoun, a silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar.

What: International School of Louisiana Hosts Community Breakfast  

When: Thursday, March 6                         
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM  

Where: ISL’s Uptown Campus                        
1400 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70131  

Why: Learn about health & wellness and the National School Breakfast program.  Visitors will be treated to a French Bistro setting with light refreshments and the music of French Guitarist Raphael Bas. The event is open to the public.  For more information contact Karla Marie Cochran at [email protected] or 504. 229.4375.

The Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, Caroline Roemer-Shirley, Executive Director, will debut a weekly series on the state of public education in Louisiana, focusing on the increasing diversity of options in the public school market.

The half-hour show, titled Educating Louisiana, begins at 8:30 p.m. this Thursday,  March 6, on Cox Cable Station 4 in the Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans markets. The show is hosted by Veronica Brooks, LAPCS's Policy Director.

The first show features Legislator Stephen Carter, Chair, House Education Committee and Ms. Roemer. To find out more about LAPCS, go to www.lacharterschools.org.

Today, Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced his endorsement of Dr. Jeffrey Rouse in the run-off for the Orleans Coroner’s office.  

"The Coroner's Office is an important part of the city's criminal justice system, so it is vitally important that we have a Coroner with integrity who can restore the public's trust and turn it into a modern and well-functioning office," said Mayor Mitch Landrieu. 

"With a new facility coming online soon, I am confident Dr. Jeffrey Rouse has the experience and commitment and will have the tools to get the job done."  

Mayor Landrieu joins a host of endorsements for Rouse in the Coroner’s race,  including Councilmember At-Large Stacy Head, Councilmember Susan Guidry, Speaker Pro Tempore Walt Leger, State Representatives Helena Moreno, Nick Lorusso, and Neil Abramson, BOLD, IDEA,  the Alliance for Good Government, the New Orleans Coalition, and third-place finisher in the February 1st primary,  Dr. Vincent Culotta.  

Dr. Rouse received 32% of the vote in the primary, earning a spot in the Saturday, March 15th run-off. Early voting has already begun and will run through Saturday, March 8th. To learn more, visit www.RouseForCoroner.com.