Wondering about those Wildcats 2020
Updates and information about our Silliman Wildcats
February Newsletter
What a great several months we have had at Silliman! We had a wonderful football season, a restful holiday during Christmas and New Year, and we saw our 100th day come and go! Spring is right around the corner with Mardi Gras parades and spring dances approaching. We hope you have a great February!
Upcoming Events!
February 8th ~ Basketball JV District Tournament
February 10th - 15th ~ Basketball South State
February 15th ~ Sweetheart Dance @ 8:00pm
February 17th - 22nd ~ Basketball Varsity State
February 22nd ~ Baseball Auction @ 6:00 p.m.
February 24th & 25th ~ Mardi Gras Holiday ( No School )
March 6th ~ Powder Puff Football Game @ 2:20 pm
- Newsletter Editor: Orrin Noland
Senior Calendar
February 24th & 25th ~ Mardi Gras Holiday ( No School )
March 2nd ~ Senior Quotes & Baby Pictures are due
March 6th ~ Powder Puff Football Game @ 2:20 pm
March 9th - 13th ~ Spring Break
April 3rd ~ Prom
April 8th ~ Daisy Chain
May 4th - 7th ~ Senior Exams
April 10-13 ~ Easter Break
May 10th ~ Baccalaureate
May 13th ~ Graduation Practice ( Tentative )
May 15th ~ GRADUATION!
From the Principal's Desk!
Later this spring, we will begin administering the ACT/ASPIRE tests to all students in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. Most of these tests will be given during a three-day period during the first week of April. The purpose of administering these assessments will serve our school in several ways. First will be to provide parents with information regarding their child's academic standing as compared to their peers throughout the nation. More importantly, it will provide our school with data that will help us make critical decisions for the upcoming school year.
We will use the data to evaluate our curriculum in each of these grades, as well as to determine if our instructional practices are meeting the needs of our students. However, student performance data will not be used to evaluate teacher effectiveness. I realize that our school has great educators who are committed to improving their practices. Our teachers have embraced the idea that in order to improve, we must evaluate information such as the ACT/ASPIRE results and make changes where necessary. Ultimately, our teachers and administrators are committed to utilizing these results to better prepare our students for their future aspirations.
In the Classroom
Senior A&P Class Pig Eye Dissection
Day with the Docs
Following a presentation in the fall by Ms. Babette Bourgeois, Health Careers Coordinator for Central Louisiana AHEC, students were given the opportunity to apply for several engaging science programs. Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center (CLAHEC) is a community-based, non-profit organization that connects health career professionals and local citizens to provide students exposure to the medical field. The agency works with a volunteer advisory board of local healthcare professionals, community leaders, educators, and citizens.
CLAHEC works with existing health care providers to provide continuing education programs, medical employment opportunities, and medical information resources.
Very proud of my Anatomy and Physiology students, Nicole Guerin and Kendall Milton, who were selected and attended the Day with the Doctors at Tulane University on January 29th! - Mrs. Meek
Students Create DNA
Young Adult Literature
On Friday, January 24 Miss Keitha Phares’s Young Adult Literature class had the privilege of
having Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dixon as guest speakers. Mrs. Edith Dixon spent her childhood in a
Germany that was ravaged by World War I, the Great Depression, Hitler, and World War II. Her
memories of the hardships suffered by the Jews, as well as families like hers, personalized the
lessons of the history books.
However, during the American occupation of Germany at the end of World War II, she met a
young American soldier who was stationed at the American base where she was working in her
home town. A year later they were married and have celebrated seventy years together.
Congratulations Sweethearts!
7th Grade- Sophie Hopkins
8th Grade- Greysen Schaeffer
9th Grade- Lily Richardson
10th Grade- Sydney Vines
11th Grade- Jessica Davidson
12th Grade- Naomi Mock
Overall Sweetheart- Hattie Hornsby
The Sweetheart Dance will be at 8:00 pm on February 15, 2020.
~ Article by Victoria Dooley
Environmental Science
~ Article by: Tyler Archuleta
Pre-K4 Learns about QU
Pre-K4 had a special lesson to teach them that Q and U will always be together. The sweet couple was joined with Mr. Cupit who officiated the ceremony. The students have a great reminder when they spell in the future.
~ Article by: Orrin Noland
Mrs. Riddle's World History Class
In Mrs. Riddle's class, the students have been studying the Middle Ages. As part of their studies, students made medieval shields. Each color and symbol represents important attributes that a medieval knight might have. Students picked colors and symbols based on attributes important to them. The students really learn a lot in Mrs. Riddle's Class! ~ Orrin Noland
Mrs. Riddle's Civics Project
First Grade Recycles
Pre-K4 100 day celebration
Kindergarten 100th day of school
Fishing Team goes to Toledo Bend
Basketball
Wildcats Winning Season...
A True Basketball Guard
Welcome Home, E-8 Master Sergeant Morris!
Our Contact Information
Website: www.sillimaninstitute.org
Location: Silliman Institute, Bank Street, Clinton, LA, USA
Phone: 225-683-5383
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sillimaninstitute/
All pictures from Homecoming and Senior Night 2019 are available. Please click the link and it will send you to a site. Password is sillimanyearbook.