Louisiana’s Virtual Learning Charter, Connections Academy, logs back on to school Monday, August 128/7/2013  Approximately 1200 K-12th graders will log on to their computers Monday, Aug. 12 and get their entire public education this year virtually, from Louisiana Connections Academy.
“One reason families are turning to tuition-free full-time virtual schools like Louisiana Connections Academy is that parents want a more personalized education for their children,” notes Caroline Wood, Louisiana Connections Academy Principal. “Our school tailors students’ studies to their abilities and interests, and students can work at their own pace.” Virtual schools can be a great alternative for lots of different kinds of students -- whether they’re ahead or behind their peers, have learning challenges, are pursuing athletics or a host of other circumstances, said Principal Wood. Yet despite the growing popularity of virtual education, some parents still don’t know how virtual schools work. Louisiana Connections Academy has held information sessions with interested parents and students throughout the state over the summer. A handful of events to learn about the school and consider enrollment are still available:
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Warren Easton to host Jazz Legends Concert featuring alumni Trombone Shorty and Nicholas Payton8/6/2013  August 6, 2013
Warren Easton to host Jazz Legends Concert Warren Easton alumni Trombone Shorty and Nicholas Payton to headline concert honoring Pete Fountain and benefitting school For media inquiries, contact: J.Barnes/H.Harper (504) 897-6110 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT: Warren Easton Charter High School will be hosting a Jazz Legends Concert honoring jazz great and Easton alumnus Pete Fountain. WHY: Featured performers include world-renowned musicians and Warren Easton alumni Nicholas Payton and Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. All proceeds benefit Warren Easton's Music Programs as well as scholarships for instrumental music students. WHEN: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Warren Easton Charter High School Auditorium 3019 Canal St. New Orleans, LA 70119 TICKET INFO: Tickets are $50. VIP Tickets are $125 and include Patron party at 7pm, preferred seating for the concert and refreshments. For more information visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7581543601 or call (504) 324-7400. Morris Jeff Community School first day as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School-August 88/5/2013  August 5, 2013
Contact: Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 Request for Coverage Join Morris Jeff Community School on its first day as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School! WHAT: Morris Jeff Charter School's first day of school and first day as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School! WHEN: Thursday, August 8, 8am-3pm (Grades 2-5) Friday, August 9, 8am-3pm, (All grades) WHERE: Morris Jeff Charter Charter School, 3368 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA (new campus!) (504) 373-6258 Voting is now open to help school win new, state of the art playground
For more information contact: Sophia Griffies 504-324-7102, [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vote for Audubon Charter School…Imagination Playground Contest Finalist! Have you voted yet? Audubon Charter School has been selected as one of 12 national finalists in the KaBOOM! and Children’s Claritin contest to win two Imagination Playgrounds. Please vote for Audubon Charter School once per day at http://www.facebook.com/Claritin through October 31. Sybil Gage Comes Home “NOLA Calling”
New Orleans native returns home to New Orleans for a dynamic performance WHAT: New Orleans native Sybil Gage returns home to give a musical performance. While performing with her captivating voice, renowned painter Richard Thomas will paint a portrait of Sybil, capturing the passion and emotion of her performance. WHY: Join us in welcoming home New Orleans’ born and bred “Little Dynamo” as she regales us with a set of Pre-war Blues, Vaudeville, and Traditional Jazz tunes. See what it means to call yourself “Sybilized”! WHEN: Wednesday, September 18, 2013; 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Old U.S. Mint, Jazz Theater 400 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, LA 70116 Tickets are $12. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6261539433/es2005/?rank=1 Spots still available at 4th annual Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro's Citizens Academy8/5/2013 There are still a limited number of seats left for the Fourth Annual Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s Citizens Academy.
"This is a small audience, upfront opportunity open to anyone interested in learning about how the District Attorney’s office and municipal criminal justice system work to fight crime," said Organizer Anne Kiefer. "The consensus is that the DA hosts the best Academy in the New Orleans region: He serves up a first class education of the Criminal Justice System and the dialogue is fascinating! " Register now for the Fourth Annual DA’s Citizens Academy. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM., through Tuesday, November 5. This is a free public service sponsored by DA Cannizzaro. To register, simply email Anne Z. Kiefer at [email protected].  August 5, 2013
Contact: Karla Rivera 504.913.9830 REQUEST FOR COVERAGE International School of Louisiana Jefferson Parish – Bunche Campus Ribbon Cutting Celebration to be Held August 13 WHAT: The International School of Louisiana Jefferson Parish – Bunche Campus will hold a Ribbon Cutting Celebration in honor of its new permanent location. WHO: International School of Louisiana CEO Sean Wilson Principal Adierah Berger and Representatives from the Jefferson Parish School Board and community WHEN: Tuesday, August 13, 11:00 AM WHERE: International School of Louisiana, Bunche Campus 8101 Simon Street Metairie, LA 70003  If you’re looking for a principal, teacher or administrator to interview for a back-to-school story, or would like to go to a campus for 1st day of school, the Eastbank Collaborative of Charter Schools (ECCS) invites you to come visit! We’re proud of our schools and excited to get back to work. Please call us first to let us know you’re coming: Heather Harper (504) 289-0499 or Jonathan Barnes (504) 897-6110.
 August 1, 2013
Contact: Pam Stewart (504) 717-1200 [email protected] H. Harper (504) 897-6110 [email protected] Request for Coverage First charter elementary school opens in Gretna on August 9! YOUNG AUDIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY WHO: Young Audiences Charter School staff, families, students, community members and leaders WHAT: The new K-3 Young Audiences Charter School cuts a ribbon on the first day of school for Gretna’s first open enrollment charter WHEN: Friday, August 9, 10 a.m. WHERE: Young Audiences Charter School (formerly Kate Middleton Campus) 1407 Virgil Street, Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 304-6332 |
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