A View From Above
February 2024
Monthly Newsletter
Vol 1 Issue 7
We hope you enjoy our seventh issue of “A View From Above”! P.S. - be on the lookout for our YouTube page where we will host our Teacher of the Month interviews!
Let the good news roll
Happy Mari Gras, Eagles!
We at the publications department bring you our newest news articles for this month. As the school year continues, new events and new monthly issues arise. We continue to count down the months as we wait for summer break to hit. Hopefully you’ll stick with us bringing you the latest news for a few more months.
What's In This
Month's Issue:
- February Events
- New Tips and Student Interviews
- New Teacher of the Month
- Mardi Gras Special
- Black History Month Special
- Our February Recap
Upcoming Events
3/20 - 4-H Achievement Day
3/22 - 6th grade Field Trip
3/22-23 - Bad Auditions by Bad Actors
3/27 - 11th grade Field Trip
3/28 - Enginering Field Trip
3/5 - Student Council Meeting
3/7 - 7-12th 4-H Meeting
3/8 - ASVAB & NAEP Testing
3/11 - FAFSA Meeting
3/12 - ACT and Senior Meeting
3/14 - 4-6th 4-H Meeting
Elementary Beta enjoyed their time at Junior Beta Convention in Lafayette. Song fest group placed 3rd, Group Talent placed 5th, and Hank Andre placed 3rd in onsite drawing. Nice job Eagles!
February Recap
Our elementary clubs were busy this month making posters, valentines and gardening this month! Pictured are the Kindness Club and the Gardening Club.
Sports
Baton Rouge Zydeco Comes to SMA!
Elementary P.E. enjoyed a visit from Baton Rouge’s newly revived hockey team, Zydeco! The students enjoyed meeting the players, receiving autographs and learning some awesome hockey moves! Thank you Coach K and Coach V for setting this up for our students!
Geaux Cats
Wildcat Track & Field
On 2/27, Livonia Track & Field attended their first track meet of the season. We are still awaiting results from the meet. However, we are extremely excited to see what all is to come from our talented Wildcats!
Livonia Wildcats Basketball
On February 16th, the Wildcat basketball team had their senior night.
Lady Wildcat
Softball
On 2/21, the Lady Wildcats beat Plaquemine 14-0. Morgan Klotz earned the win and the bats produced for the team. In addition, Jordyn Templeton had a triple bunt and Allie Tate had a last minute save with a diving stop at 3rd. The Lady Wildcats are heating things up and looking forward to more predicted wins!
March Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
26
February
27
28
February
February
29
February
1
EGG & CHEESE BREAKFEST SANDWHICH
APPLE
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
BREADED CATFISH FILET
GREEN SALAD
DIEC TOMATOES
SWEET POTATO FRIES
ORANGE MILK CHOICE
4
WG BREAKFEST FLATBREAD
MIXED FRUIT
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN
STEAMED BROCCOLI
GREEN SALAD
DICED TOMATOES
CUCUMBERS
MANDARIN ORANGE CUP
BROWN RICE
MILK CHOICE
6
ORANGE
APPLE JUICE
MAPLE BEEF SAUSAGE & PANCKE SANDWHICH
MILK
TACO BEEF
SHREDDED LATTUCE
DICED TOMATOES
JALAPENO PEPPERS
TOATO SALSA
STRAWBERRY CUP
WG NACHO CHIPS
WHOLE GRAIN MEXICAN RICE
MILK CHOICE
5
7
CHICKEN BISCUIT
BANANA
JUICE CHOICE MILK
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
WHOLE GREEN BEANS
GREEN SALAD
DICED TOMATOES
ORANGE
YEAST ROLL
MILK CHOICE
STRAWBERRIES, FRESH
JUICE CHOICE
WHOLE CORN GRITS
MILK
SLICED TURKEY BREAST
OVEN BAKED FRENCH FRIES
GRAPES
MILK CHOICE
APPLE
JUICE CHOICE
MINI GLAZZED DONUT HOLES
MILK
PEPPERONI PIZZA
GREEN SALADDICED TOMATOES
MILK CHOICE
8
MUFFIN
CHEESE, MOZZARELLA STRING
APPLE
JUICE
MILK
CRASPY CHICKEN PATTY
SWEET POTATO FRIED
SHREDDED LATTUCE
DICED TOMATOES
ORANGE
WHOLE GRAIN CROISSANT
MILK CHOICE
11
BANANA J
UICE CHOICE
WW CINNAMON ROLL
MILK
BREADED FISH STICKS
POTATO ROUNDS
GREEN SALAD
DICED TOMATOES
HOMEMADE YEAST ROLL
MILK CHOICE
12
14
13
VANILLA YOGURT PARFAIT
STRAWBERRIES, FRESH
JUICE CHOICE
WG GRANOLA, VANILLA
MILK
SMOKED SAUSAGE
RED BEANS
GREEN SALAD
CUCUMBERS
STRAWBERRY POMEGRANATE FRUIT SWRIL
BROWN RICE
CORNBREAD
MILK CHOICE
PANCAKE ON A STICK
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
MEATBALLS
MASHED POTATOES
STEAMED BROCCOIL
ORANGE
ROLLS, WHEAT
MILK CHOICE
CHICKEN BISCUIT
BANANA
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
CHICKEN TACO
SHREDDED LATTUCE
DICED TOMATOES
JALAPENO PEPPERS
SEASONED CORN
DICED AVOCADE
FRESH PEAR
CINNAMON GRAHAM CRAKERS
MILK CHOICE
18
19
20
MAPLE WAFFLE WG BREADED CHICKEN SANDWHICH
JUCIE CHOICE
MILK
CHICKEN STEW
WHIPPED SWET POTATOES
LIMA BEANS
ORANGE, PINEAPPLE, & CHERRY FRUIT SWRIL
BROWN RICE
YEAST ROLL
MILK CHOICE
YOGURT
BANANA
JUICE CHOICE
CRACKERS, BUG BITE GRAHAMS
MILK
BREADED CATFISH FILET
GREEN SALAD
DIEC TOMATOES
SWEET POTATO FRIES
ORANGE MILK CHOICE
21
CHICKEN SAUSAGE BISCUIT
STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE SUPS
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
CHICKEN NUGGETS
POATO TOUNDS
WHOLE GREEN BEANS
MACARONI & CHEESE
MILK CHOICE
WHOLE GRAIN CRUMB SQUARE
WHOLE GRAIN BANANA
SQUARE
ORANGE
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
MEATBALLS
MASHED POTATOES
STEAMED BROCCOLI
APPLE
SPAHETTI NOODLES
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD
MILK CHOICE
WGG BREAKFEST PIZZA BAGEL
STRAWBERRY CUP
APPLE JUICE
MILK
HAMBURGER PATTY
SHREDDED LETTUCE
DICED TOMATOES
BAKED BEANS
POASTED POTATO WEDGES
ORANGE, PINEAPPLE & CHERRY FRUIT SWIRL
WHOLE GRAIN HAMBURGER BUN
MILK CHOICE
23
WG BREAKFEST FLATBREAD
MIXED FRUIT
JUICE CHOICE
MILK
MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN
STEAMED BROCCOIL
GREEN SALAD
DICED TOMATOES
CUCUMBERS
MANDARIN ORANGE CUP
BROWN RICE MILK CHOICE
APPLE
JUICE CHOICE
MINI GLAZED DONUT
MILK
CHICKEN & SAUSAGE PASTALAYA
WHITE BEANS
GREEN SALAD\CUCUMBERS
PEARS
YEAST ROLL
MILK CHOICE
26
27
STRAWBERRIES, FRESH
JUICE CHOICE
WHOLE CORN GRITS
MILK
SLICED TURKEY BREAST
OVEN BAKED FRENCH FRIES
GRAPES
MILK CHOICE
28
ORANGE
APPLE JUICE
MAPLE BEEF SAUSAGE & PANCAKE SANDWICH
MILK
TURKEY ROAST
WHOLE GREEN BEANS
WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES
APPLE
RICE DRESSING
HOMADE YEAST ROLL
MILK CHOICE
15
22
BANANA
JUICE CHOICE
WW CINNAMON ROLL
MILK
29
Questions for students, by students. Each month our editors will record student responses to a variety of questions
A Little Eagle Told Me
What is your plan for the end of the school year?
“I want to go to the beach.” - Gavin Pourciau, 8th
“Dance competition and traveling.” - Carly Bellelo, 9th
“I am going to California, Sana Monica, Los Angeles, Los Vagas and Florida.” - Killey Goodin, 9th
” I want to hang out with friends.” - Emma Richard, 11th
“Go to work and make money.” - Jacob Torres, 11th
“I am going to Florida.” -Allie Hollan, 9th
Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Michelle
Mrs. Michelle has been selected by the editors for February Teacher of the Month! We feel that Mrs. Michelle deserves this honor due to her numerous hours of hard work and dedication to our school. In addition to being an amazing teacher, she puts hard work in the Senior Beta. Thank you for all that you do!
Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a centuries-old tradition celebrated primarily in regions with strong French Catholic heritage, most notably in New Orleans, Louisiana. This exuberant festival marks the culmination of Carnival season, a period of revelry and indulgence leading up to the solemnity of Lent in the Christian calendar.
Over the centuries, Mardi Gras in New Orleans evolved into a grand spectacle characterized by elaborate parades, colorful costumes, and lively street parties. The tradition of masked balls, krewe (social clubs) festivities, and throwing of beads and trinkets to spectators from parade floats became hallmarks of the celebration.
Cajun Mardi Gras, also known as Courir de Mardi Gras, offers a unique and vibrant twist to the traditional festivities associated with this annual celebration. Rooted in the rural communities of southwestern Louisiana, Cajun Mardi Gras preserves centuries-old traditions and showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Cajun people.
In contrast to the elaborate parades and grand balls of New Orleans, Cajun Mardi Gras is a more grassroots affair, characterized by its communal spirit and rustic charm. The festivities typically begin early in the morning on Fat Tuesday, as masked riders, known as "Mardi Gras," don traditional costumes and set out on horseback or in colorful wagons to visit neighboring farms and households.
Accompanied by lively Cajun music, the Mardi Gras go from house to house, singing traditional begging songs known as "chansons de Mardi Gras." In exchange for their performances, they are rewarded with ingredients for a communal gumbo pot, such as chicken, sausage, rice, and vegetables, ensuring a hearty feast for all participants later in the day.
One of the most iconic features of Cajun Mardi Gras is the chasing of the chicken, where revelers engage in a playful pursuit of a live chicken, symbolizing the quest for sustenance and merriment. The chase culminates in the preparation of the chicken for the communal gumbo, further emphasizing the shared experience and sense of camaraderie.
Black History Month
Black History Month
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, has its roots in the early 20th century. It began with the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering African American historian, and Jesse E. Moorland, a minister. In 1926, they established Black History Week to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, both of which fell in February.
The aim of Black History Week was to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans, who had long been marginalized or excluded from mainstream historical narratives. Woodson and Moorland believed that by highlighting the accomplishments of African Americans, they could promote greater understanding and respect among different racial groups.
The week-long observance gained popularity and significance over the years, leading to the expansion of its duration. In 1976, as part of the United States Bicentennial celebrations, President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month, urging Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history."
Since then, Black History Month has become an annual observance not only in the United States but also in other countries around the world. It serves as a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans, celebrate their culture and heritage, and reaffirm commitments to equality, justice, and inclusion. Throughout the month, various events, programs, and activities are organized to educate people about the significant contributions of African Americans to society and to promote dialogue and understanding across racial and cultural lines.
“I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
Happy Birthday Eagles!
Celebrating student birthdays in the month of February
Slade Olinde
Bella Friddle
Sarah Courville
Khloe Hug
Kooper Hug
Caleb Parsons
Isabella Lagrange
Khloe Jones
Ian Doucet
Cohen Chenevert
Mia Webber
Samantha Jarreau
Demorion Douglas
Daylon Jarreau
Sanaa Guerin
Brooklyn Howard
Lorilyy Harmon
Kaydence Aguillard
Garrett Bellelo
Carly Bellelo
Aniya Jackson
Alexis St Romain
Gavin Pourciau
Kaydin Lewis
A Leigha Christophe\
Jaylen Gauthier
Caleb Howard
Laylyn Langston Tate
Dondre Bellazin
Trinidee King
Emma Clark
Jamiyah Landry
Mason Gueho
Joshua Mejia
Dakota Bradley
Mason Ramsey
William Polk
Sophie Andre
Aaliyah Celestine
Paige Collins
Juliah Stafford
Carmen Andre
Kinley Williamson
Talan Smith
Amyra Smith
Cameron Johnson
Dakota Savant
Alisha Locket
Jamison Cobb
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Rickielynn Phillips
Elise Phillips
Harmony Sinclair
Desiree Martin
Kalayah Terrio
Corey Parker
Mary Bollich
Kaylen Doucet
Davyn Bradley
Jaden Robert
Sydney Collins
Abigail Scott
Adelynn Smith
Ask an Eagle
Don't try to impress everyone. The unhappiest people are those who care the most about what other people think.
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About the Song:
Song of the
month
This song was Houston’s biggest hit until “I Will Always Love You,” five years later.
The story behind the song belongs to its songwriters—George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam of the band Boy Meets Girl.
In The Billboard Book of Number One Hits, Rubicam recalled being inspired to write a song after she and Merrill watched Whitney perform at an outdoor venue.
Whitney Houston
I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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Book of the Month
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
by Suzanne Collins
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a dystopian action-adventure novel written by the American author Suzanne Collins. It is a prequel to the original The Hunger Games trilogy, set 64 years before the events of the first novel. It follows the story of Coriolanus Snow, before Katniss is chosen as a tribute. The novel details the Tenth Annual Hunger Games as Coriolanus Snow turns 18 and worries about his future. The novel has several intriguing themes, including control, the nature of war, and the role of the government.
A very windy day- Comic By José Montilla
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