Field Day~May 3, 2013
Family Fitness Night~May 9, 2013~5:30pm-7:00pm
Spring Fun Fest~May 10, 2013~1:45pm-3:30pm
Kindergarten Celebration~ May 17, 2013~9:30am
PreK Celebration~May 20, 2013~9:30am
5th Grade Ceremony ~ May 21, 2013~6:00pm
ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT OUR SCHOOL STRATEGY "RAP 26"
May KAGAN Structure Emphasis~"Four Corners"
May THINKING MAP Emphasis~ Student Choice
Teacher Advancement Program~ Year 2
Achievement Network ~ Year 2
School Turnaround ~ Year 2
"Creating Success.....No Excuses!"
GRETNA MAYOR-ELECT BELINDA CONSTANT ENCOURAGES OUR HONOR ROLL STUDENTS!

YEAR 2
STUDENT COMMITMENT TO DO OUR BEST ON ILEAP/LEAP!

WE CAN DO THIS!
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STATE SUPERINTENDENT JOHN WHITE RECOGNIZES "TOP GAINS" TURNAROUND SCHOOLS!
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN!
2012 EXEMPLARY LEVEL
VALUE-ADDED TAP SCHOOL
CONGRATULATIONS TO FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS & FAMILIES OF MCDONOGH 26!
WE ARE SO EXCITED!
| Before School Turnaround | 2011 SPS 67.0 |
| After School Turnaround Year 1 | 2012 SPS 76.4 |
2ND NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL BREAKFAST
MONICA PIERRE INSPIRES OUR STUDENTS!


2012 FAMILY TESTING INFORMATIONAL NIGHT
Our families received valuable ILEAP/LEAP Information!
We're focused and getting ready!

Joan Albrecht, Network Math Consultant
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Sandra DiPascal, Network ELA Consultant
2012 FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT!

2012 FAMILY MATH NIGHT!
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OUR CHOIR SINGS BEAUTIFULLY FOR PTO MEETING!
FIRST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL BREAKFAST!
METEOROLOGIST ALEXANDRA CRANFORD ADDRESSES OUR STUDENTS!



2012 FALL FEST! FUN! FUN!
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PBIS FIRST NINE WEEKS "NO REFERRALS" EVENT!
STUDENTS MAKING GOOD BEHAVIOR CHOICES!

Impressive 2012 McDonogh 26 Open House!
We appreciate your commitment to your children and to the school!

Our Master Teachers enlighten Mc26 Families on Common Core State Standards
2012 Grandparents' Day Celebration
HUGE Success!
We Appreciate and Honor Our Grandparents!

Accelerated Reader Program GOAL 85% Proficiency
Every student at McDonogh 26 will be participating in the Accelerated Reader (AR) program this year. AR is a computer program that helps teachers manage and monitor children's independent reading practice. Your child picks a book at his own level and reads it at his own pace. When finished, your child takes a short quiz on the computer. (Passing the quiz is an indication that your child understood what was read.) AR gives both children and teachers feedback based on quiz results, which the teacher then uses to help your child set goals and direct ongoing reading practice!
We are so excited to begin this program! At McDonogh 26 Elementary School we are
"Building a Culture of Literacy"
More Information will be given at Open House!
2ND ANNUAL MCDONOGH 26 FAMILY SOCIAL AND ORIENTATION NIGHT JULY 27, 2012
5:30PM-7:00PM
*MEET YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
2011-2012 WE REACHED AND SURPASSED MANY OF OUR GOALS! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS, PARENTS AND FACULTY OF MCDONOGH 26 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED!
~Demetria Hamilton, Principal
Dear McDonogh 26 Family,
As we approach 2012 Spring LEAP/iLEAP testing, we are asking for your continuedsupport of your children and of the faculty. We are asking that your child is present and on time EVERYDAY! ! Remembe we are "Creating Success..........No Excuses" The students have already made a commitment to do their best! onow all is that "EXTRA PUSH" from you daily.
We need all of our students be RESTED, and READY!
We can do this! Let's make it happen!
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~Demetria Hamilton, Principal
Dear McDonogh 26 Family,
On behalf of the entire MC26 Family and Community, it is my pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to you as we begin the 2011-2012 school year! As I begin my first year as principal of McDonogh 26 Elementary, I am committed to working tirelessly to promote an educational atmosphere that is centered on academic excellence which includes high expectations for students and staff, high quality challenging instruction everyday and intense parental involvement. I expect students to perform at optimum levels and to become responsible members of society. Working as a team, anything is possible! We will reach and surpass our goals!
WE LOVE TO READ WITH THE HORNETS!

NANCY PARKER ADDRESSES OUR HONOR ROLL STUDENTS!

OUR WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATE TOP SELLERS ENJOY A WONDERFUL MAGIC SHOW!
AUTHOR MCHAEL FINKLEA VISITS OUR STUDENTS!

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT WAS GREAT!

The students of McDonogh 26 enjoyed Family Literacy Night on November 15th. Our librarian, Rebecca Carl, assisted chairperson Teresita Diaz in making this a memorable event. Ms. Carl invited two staff members from the Jefferson Parish Public Library to participate in storytelling activities, along with several parents and teachers. The children were engaged and rapt with attention! Besides listening to stories read aloud, the students enjoyed donuts and chocolate milk, and a lucky few brought home door prizes donated by our librarian.
THANK YOU EXXON MOBIL FOR " DRESSING US FOR SUCCESS"

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Exxon Mobil purchased brand new uniforms for every student at McDonogh 26 Elementary! We are so grateful for their committment to us and to education! Also, Exxon donated over 400 books to our school! We will use the books in our school library as well as in our classroom libraries!

Students of McDonogh 26 Elementary School benefited from the art programs made available through the funds from the Arts Council Grant. We use the grant to bring in artists who design their programs specifically to bring the "Arts" to students. We hope that with this exposure our students will develop an interest and appreciation for the performing arts. Through poetry and play writing we hope the students will increase their listening and writing skills. It is also hoped that through the program they may develop better social skills.Without your assistance, our students would not have the exposure to the opportunities that this program presents. Thank you for helping to enrich the lives of our students!
GRANDPARENTS DAY EVENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! OVER 18O MCDONOGH 26 ELEMENTARY FAMILIES WERE REPRESENTED! WE LOVE AND HONOR OUR GRANDPARENTS!

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I AM going to college!
McDonogh 26 Elementary promotes college on an elementary school campus.The State of Lousiana's vision is to "Create a World -Class Education System" for all students and our vision is aligned accordingly. It is never too early for students to begin thinking about post secondary education. On our campus that vision is articulated through our positive relationships with students. Once a month we celebrate as college alumni by wearing our college shirts. It provokes thought and encourages questions from our students. Every month students complete a mini-research project based on a college that's highlighted on campus. We had two winners this month and they were treated to lunch with the principal! Congratulations boys!





The campus looks great!
Thank you our neighbors! St. Paul Baptist Church! and of course thank you to OUR AWESOME MC26 TEACHERS!
Campus Improvement Day
July 15, 2011
8:00AM-1:00PM
&
McDonogh 26 Family Social and Orientation Night
August 5, 2011
5:30PM-7:00PM
THANK YOU TO ALL THE MCDONOGH 26 FAMILIES THAT PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY NIGHT! OVER 75 FAMILIES WERE REPRESENTED! WE HAD AN AWESOME TIME! FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO GET A QUICK SNAPSHOT OF WHAT'S TO COME THIS SCHOOL YEAR! GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING ON JEFFERSON STREET IN GRETNA!