 Independence Elementary was presented a flag for Exemplary Academic Growth by the state department at the Tangipahoa Parish School Board meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Mr. Kolwe delivered the flag to Principal, Cathy LeBlanc. Independence Elementary’s scores rose by 10 points to be the highest growth in the parish. Pictured are Administrative Assistant, Melanie Johnston, Nathaniel, Aalyiah, Marcos, Mrs. Amelia Richardson-Davis, 4th grade teacher, Jasmne, Trenier, and Principal, Cathy LeBlanc. Mrs. LeBlanc presented the flag in assembly on Wednesday morning. The flag proudly hangs in the school’s gym.
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The National
Student/Parent
Mock Election is
an exciting way
for students to
become actively
engaged in our
democracy. The
strength of our
democracy is
dependent on the
participation of
its citizens.
When students
examine their
civic
responsibilities
and learn how
these
responsibilities
relate to
voting, they
become engaged
in a process
that is critical
to good
citizenship.
Participating
schools can sign
up online at
www.nationalmockelection.org
or
www.geauxvote.com
.
If you should
need further
information,
please contact
Lessie Freeman,
Social Studies
Program
Coordinator,
Division of
Curriculum
Standards, at
(225) 342-3187.

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