 BRCVPA is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a #Top20MagnetSchoolofExcellence for its commitment to high academic standards, school diversity, specialized curricula and instruction, family engagement, and community partnerships. Read the full press release below: August 28, 2020 Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts has been named in the “Top 20” National Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts (BRCVPA) is an A-rated visual and performing arts public magnet school in East Baton Rouge Parish School District, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kindergarten through 5th Grade students at BRCVPA benefit from a rigorous academic program enriched through the arts. In 2017, BRCVPA became the first Nationally Certified Magnet school in the state of Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Education has recognized BRCVPA as an LDOE Top Gains Honoree for student growth as measured by statewide assessment, and an LDOE Equity Honoree for advancements made by students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged students, and English learners. Principal Candice Hartley attributes the school’s success to the hard work and dedication of the incredible team of amazing teachers, leaders, and support personnel who are committed to providing academic excellence, true arts integration, and equitable approaches to teaching and learning. Ms. Hartley would like to thank BRCVPA’s many stakeholders, including parents, community partners, and district leadership for supporting BRCVPA’s mission to provide authentic experiences, educational programs, and opportunities that will inspire students to positively impact future generations. Congratulations to the entire BRCVPA family, including students past and present. This award is for you! BRCVPA will be recognized and receive a National Magnet School of Excellence Merit Award on behalf of the school during an awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s 38th National Conference hosted by Clark County School District in Clark County, Nevada, April 5-9, 2021. Magnet School of Excellence Awards are only given to a select group of magnet schools. To receive a national merit award, members of Magnet Schools of America must submit a detailed application that is scored by a trained panel of readers. These schools are judged and scored on their demonstrated ability to raise student academic achievement, promote racial and socioeconomic diversity, provide integrated curricula and instruction, and create strong family and community partnerships that enhance the school’s magnet theme. To learn more about the national merit awards program, please visit www.magnet.edu. #MagnetSchoolofExcellence #Top20MagnetSchoolofExcellence #BRCVPA #EBRMagnet #EBRPSS
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Happy Birthday, Laila!! We wish we were together celebrating with cake and ice cream, but until we can, your BRCVPA family is sending you virtual hugs and lots of birthday wishes!!
BRCVPA is thrilled to recognize our August Students of the Month! These students went above and beyond this month to follow the virtual classroom expectations, and stood out among their peers. Each Star Student of the Month will receive a certificate and a medal in the mail. Click through to see pictures and read all about this month’s winners!   Due to storm recovery efforts, and pockets of power and utility outages across the parish, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System will continue online review and enrichment activities on Friday, August 28. EBRPSS schools and facilities will resume operations on Monday, August 31. Child nutrition will distribute 10-day meal boxes on Wednesday, September 2, at the designated pick up time for each school site.
Juniper completed the Summer Reading Program and won prizes at the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library. Congratulations, Juniper! We are so proud of you. Keep reading!  UPDATES AS OF 8/26/2020: As information becomes available, we will continue to answer frequently asked questions and link them to this document. This week's updates contain information about District Benchmark Testing.  Congratulations, Brielle on completing the Heroes in Training Summer Reading Program! Your entire BRCVPA family is so proud of you.
Do you have some exciting news to share? If so, please send your shout out and pictures to chartley@ebrschools.org.
 Due to impending inclement weather, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System facilities and schools will remain closed Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27. While virtual schedules will not be followed, district online-learning resources remain available for review and enrichment opportunities. Friday operations will be contingent upon storm impacts to East Baton Rouge Parish.
Facility reopening information and virtual schedule updates will be announced Thursday evening. Please stay tuned to local news outlets, brcvpa.com, the EBR Schools Facebook Page (@EBRPschools) for more information. As always, the safety of students and employees is our top priority. Alise completed the 2nd grade summer reading program! We are so proud of you!   Hurricanes can be scary - for grownups and kids alike. Kids learn how to respond to situations based on the behaviors and attitudes of those around them. Here is an article with some tips to help them - and you - be ready during hurricane season. Click here to access the article to learn more:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hurricanes-preparing.html  Virtual classroom schedules will not be LIVE on Monday and Tuesday to allow families and staff the opportunity to prepare for the potential impact of severe weather. During this time, students may review previous work or additional review materials at their own pace and will not be penalized for the inability to participate. Teachers will provide enrichment activities for students to work on independently via Google Classroom. These opportunities are to provide students with supplemental and review materials.
Students/parents do not need to complete the attendance tracker. Since school is closed, attendance will not be taken. 10-day, semi-shelf stable meal boxes will be available to EBRPSS students for pickup on Monday, August 24 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the following 8 locations: Baton Rouge Magnet High, Belaire High, McKinley High, Scotlandville High, Woodlawn High, Broadmoor Elementary, Forest Heights Elementary and Capitol Middle will now be serving meals from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. while supplies last. The district is also actively tracking and monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Laura and will release additional guidance by no later than Tuesday evening. Please stay tuned to local news outlets, ebrschools.org and the EBR Schools Facebook Page (@EBRPschools) for more information. As always, the safety of our students and faculty is our top priority. All of your friends, teachers, and family wish you a fantastic 10th birthday! We miss you so much and can't wait to see you when school resumes face-to-face!!  If you have anything you want to share on the school blog,
please send an email to chartley@ebrschools.org. Each week students have the opportunity to earn Class Battle tickets for their homeroom based on engagement, behavior, and performance in their arts block classrooms. The homeroom that receives the most tickets for the week will receive a small prize through the mail!!! Watch the video to find out which homeroom won the Class Battle this week! Nolan participated in the Summer Reading Challenge at the EBRP Library and won a prize! Great job, Nolan! Have fun!   |
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