Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts

🌟 Exciting News from Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts! 🌟 We proudly hosted our first annual JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Initiation and Installation Ceremony for the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉 Our newly installed members and officers were officially welcomed into the JAG family, and we were honored to have Major Mark LeBlanc from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department as our guest speaker. His words of encouragement truly inspired our students! A special thank you to our principal, Mrs. Natalie Angelle, for her insightful closing remarks, leaving everyone motivated for the year ahead. Here’s to an incredible year of growth, leadership, and success! 💫

Exciting moments from our school's students rehearsing for the Opelousas Cemetery Tours! 🎭🪦 They've been working hard, bringing history to life with their performances. Coming in October, don't miss it! Stay tuned for more, and come support them at the actual event!

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Our JAG Students! 🌟 We’re seeking help from our amazing community to provide life-changing opportunities for our JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) students! Whether it's job shadowing, guest speaking, field trips, or donations, your support can open doors to experiences that will empower and inspire our students. 📌 How You Can Help: ●Volunteer opportunities ●Job shadowing ●Field trip hosts ●Guest speakers ●Donations (monetary or supplies) Let’s work together to prepare the next generation for success! If you or your organization are interested in making a difference, please reach out to Carmen Leger at cleger1@slpsb.org for more details. Thank you for being part of their journey! ❤️💙💛

🍽️ Thank You, A+PEL! 🍽️ Today, our teachers enjoyed a fantastic lunch courtesy of A+PEL, while learning more about how A+PEL supports educators. We're grateful for their generosity and dedication to our team! 💙 Check out some highlights below! ⬇️

🎉 Congratulations to our new MACA Step Team members! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who dedicated their time, energy, and effort during tryouts. Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated! 🙌 We’re excited to announce the roster of those who made the team and can't wait to see the amazing performances ahead. First practice will be on Monday at 2:45 PM—get ready to step up and show out! 💥 Veterans Aleisha F.- captain Layla E.- co captain Justus C. Nevaeh J. Aiden R. Kaitlyn S. Sophie T. New Members Kimora B. Zoe C. Elijah F. Christina G. Avonte L. Anya L. Jonathan L. Mylee M. Layla S.

🚀 Exciting news! Our school's Student Government Association held their first meeting for the 2024-25 school year, and the energy was electric! Students shared fantastic ideas for community service initiatives. Stay tuned to see what MACA SGA will present this year!

👖 JEAN DAY 👖 Friday, September 20th Remember, no rips or tears!

🎭 Exciting night ahead! Our talented high school students will perform "Rap-Punzel" by Whitney Ryan Garrity at the GFCW Opelousas Woman's Club. Meet the cast: Husband: Isaac C Wife: Layla C Witch: Morgan K Rapunzel: Devyn S Prince: Bishop J Rapper 1: Jazz V Rapper 2: Glennda B Rapper 3: Nevaeh J Directed by Dana Reed, this whimsical twist on a classic tale promises to be a night of fun!

🌟 Great energy at today’s staff meeting! Our teachers engaged in productive collaboration during PLCs, utilizing the High Quality Professional Learning Cycle Tool to enhance their practices. The Instructional Leadership Team also shared their long-range plan, setting the stage for our collective growth and success. Excited to see how these initiatives will impact our students!

🎭 Reminder to all students! Our drama club meeting is after school tomorrow until 4:00. This is your last chance to join us and get involved in the action! Don’t miss out—hope to see you there!

🌍🔬 Exciting learning in action! Our 8th grade students are getting hands-on with geology by creating sediment! They'll use this sediment to model how it forms sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks through the natural processes of the Rock Cycle.

📢 We had a productive meeting with six students to assist them in registering to vote! While some faced challenges, we’re committed to helping everyone succeed and will meet again to resolve any issues. A big thank you to Jennifer Zachary from the school board for her support and for offering this valuable service through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Together, we’re empowering our future leaders! 🗳️✨

🎉 Happy Birthday to all our amazing students celebrating in September! We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and wonderful memories. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🎂✨

Last week, our students had the opportunity to explore "life maps" created by our JAG students. These inspiring visuals remind us that to know where we’re going, we must understand where we’ve come from. It’s a powerful way to reflect on our journeys and set future goals!

Remember that MACA dismisses at 11:30 tomorrow! Please make arrangements for your child's ride home.

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📢 Attention Juniors! Check your emails for the Google Form survey to vote on this year's prom theme. Voting ends tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/17, at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your chance to have a say in our prom scheduled for Saturday, April 5th!

📢 Reminder: Renaissance meeting tomorrow from 2:35 to 3:30 PM! We've got a lot of exciting plans and fun events ahead for the year. Please ensure your parents are on time for pick-up. See you there!

📢 Don’t forget: The Speech and Debate meeting is tomorrow from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. We’re excited for a productive session and engaging discussions! See you there!

📢 Attention Parents and Guardians: Please be advised that our school will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, September 18th. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Make sure to adjust your schedules accordingly and arrange for timely pickup. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!