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Pictured are Daniel Bourgeois and his dad, Joseph enjoying  their books. Reading recovery students
January 28 at 12:16 pm
New Sarpy Elementary recently held a learning session for parents of Reading Recovery students.

Pictured are S.T.A.R. team members (from left to right) Dejah Brown, Jazzmen Lawson, and Emma Adams. STAR Preschool Literacy Fair
January 28 at 12:14 pm
The Satellite Center S.T.A.R (Students Teaching and Reaching) team members assisted with the Preschool Literacy Fair which is sponsored by St.Charles Parish Family Involvement Team.

Winners are (l-r): Nicholas Brocato – 4th grade, Justin Rigby – 7th grade and Ryleigh Blount – 3rd grade.  Winners received NUT cards for the entire school year.
NUT card design winners
January 27 at 12:13 pm
St. Charles Borromeo School in Destrehan receently held their "NUT card" (No Uniform Today) design contest.

Harry Hurst Red Ribbon week twin day Harry Hurst Red Ribbon week twin day
January 27 at 12:12 pm
As part of Harry Hurst Middle’s participation in National Red Ribbon Week, students and faculty held a twin day.

HMS members of the St. Charles Parish Elementary Honor Choir Ashley Nicholas, Harleigh Dahl, Angela Dufour, Ashlyn Cannon, Gabrielle Charron. Harry Hurst Middle School choir members shine in St. Charles Parish honor concerts
January 26 at 12:19 pm
Harry Hurst Choir members Ashley Nicholas, Harleigh Dahl, Angela Dufour, Ashlyn Cannon and Gabrielle Charron performed with the St. Charles Parish Elementary Honor Choir.

(L to R):  Kailyn Brabham and Dawn Jacobi. Destrehan High Math Teachers Honored
January 26 at 12:11 pm
Destrehan High School math teachers Kailyn Brabham and Dawn Jacobi were recently honored at the 2012 Louisiana Teachers of Math Convention in Shreveport.

Students pictured from left to right are Khyron Victor, Michelle Barfield, Camron Williams and Ahman Morris. St. Rose Elementary students experiment with erosion
January 26 at 12:09 pm
Students in Kristy Mascarella’s 5th grade class at St. Rose Elementary are learning about erosion.

You’ve got to read this!
January 25 at 12:06 pm
New books are waiting for you in your St. Charles Parish libraries.

Norco Primary students. Norco Primary travels with the Polar Express
January 25 at 11:46 am
Norco Primary Travels with the Polar Express was the theme for our Christmas performance.

Recipe: Traditional King Cake Recipe: Traditional King Cake
January 24 at 11:57 am
This is a recipe for a traditional king cake that anyone can make at home.

Norco Elementary Christmas Performance Norco Elementary Christmas Performance
January 24 at 11:39 am
Daniel Davis with students Kayla Porche and Madison Geissler as the choir looks on. The Christmas Performance was held in early December.

(Top L-R) Holly Brooks, Renee Hawkins and Brandi Blackwell make up the bakery team at Gre’Aud’s Fine Foods. Kim Hamric, of Boulevard Bistro, shows off the king cake they sell made by Coffee &. Sarah Foret and Dawn Loyd, the sisters behind Two Sisters Bake Selecting the best king cake - a Mardi Gras tradition
January 24 at 11:16 am
The traditional pastry of Mardi Gras is back for the season and bakers who make their own king cakes from well-guarded recipes, as well as stores who opt to buy from larger regional bakeries, are vying for a lock on the St. Charles king cake market.

S.T.A.R. team member, Shannon Walsh. Read for the Record event
January 21 at 5:54 pm
Read for the Record is an annual event designed to raise awareness about the importance of early literacy skills. The book read by participants this year was Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad by David Soman and Jacky Davis.

St. Charles Art Guild Awards “Artists of the Month” St. Charles Art Guild Awards “Artists of the Month”
January 20 at 5:45 pm
1st place : Joan Longo: “Algiers’ Ferry at Canal St. in New Orleans, La.” 2nd place: Diane Boudreaux: “Magnolia”. 3rd place: Nancy Keisman: “Pemaquid”.

Ursula Gaines poses with Kevin Barney, Lakewood principal, and Dione Cotton, assistant principal. Lakewood Teacher of the Year
January 19 at 5:50 pm
Congratulations to Ursula Gaines, Lakewood Elementary teacher of the year.

Harry Hurst 8th grader Chancey Cothren teaches Mimosa Park students how to throw a cast net. HMS Wetland Watchers Mimosa Science Night
January 19 at 5:29 pm
As part of the Harry Hurst Wetland Watchers service-learning project twenty-five sixth, seventh and eighth grade students facilitated games, activities and animal presentations at Mimosa park Elementary’s Science Night.

This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet “Baby Joe” This week’s Humane Society showcase adoption pet “Baby Joe”
January 18 at 5:48 pm
Baby Joe is an approximately one year old male, orange tabby. He is quite a curious kitty and would make a great talk show cat.

You’ve got to read this!
January 18 at 5:27 pm
New books are waiting for you in your St. Charles Parish libraries.







Police dog sniffs out suspected burglar
Police dog sniffs out suspected burglar
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With the assistance of a K-9 officer, police were able to track down a 23-year-old man who reportedly stole items from a car and broke into a house early Friday morning.