All BRCVPA Parents are invited to attend our Parent Workshop tomorrow, December 1st from 12:00 - 1:00 in the library. Pizza, cookies, and bottled water will be served. All participants will receive the book, "Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World, "by Jill Rigby Garner. Tomorrow's conversation topic will be: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Respect.

There will be door prizes, and the class with the most participating parents will win a popcorn party! Reservations are not required, but it will help us get an idea of how much pizza we need to order.

Please click the button below to RSVP!

Thank you to all of the students and families who made our Book Fair a HUGE success! I would especially like to thank our wonderful volunteers. 
Congratulations to all of our Book Fair Raffle winners! Due to the impressive interest in our raffle, 10 runners up were chosen along with our grand prize winner! 
Runners Up: 
Meghan M.
Ramsey S.
McKenzie M.
Rylin D.
Coraline F.
Tyler T.
Jackson H.
Aiden T.
Olivia S.
​Davis W.
Grand Prize Winner:  Isaac B. 

We wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Gobble, gobble! 

​“What I Treasure,” is the writing topic for the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence Student Writing Contest 2017. All area students in grades 1 – 12 in public or private schools are invited to write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, and submit it to the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Web Site at http://www.ebrschools.org or to Lois Smyth, The Baton Rouge Area Foundation, 100 North Street, Suite 900, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
 
Entries are due no later than Monday, January 9, 2017. Entries should contain all contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and school attended.
 
Winners will be recognized and given a cash award at the 10th Annual Celebration of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence at the Manship Theatre on Thursday, January 19, 2017.
 
The Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence is underwritten by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to honor Ernest J. Gaines and to encourage and support the work of rising African-American writers. Ernest J. Gaines’ contributions to literature and education are recognized around the world, and he has been nominated for the Nobel Prize in literature. Gaines and his wife, Dianne, live near New Roads, LA. His works include A Gathering of Old Men and A Lesson Before Dying.
 
During this time of reflection and giving thanks, please encourage your child to put his or her thoughts into writing and submit an entry.