LJEC GAZETTE

“We’re On

The Same

Team”

In This Issue

Black History Month

New LJEC Cast

Member

Take Our Daughters

and Sons Work Day

2016

School Garden

Above The Influence

Student Corner

Presentation: Dating

Violence

Black History Month, or National African American

History Month, is an annual celebration of achieve-

ments by black Americans and a time for recognizing

the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.

The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the

brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and

other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every

U.S. president has officially designated the month of

February as Black History Month. Other countries

around the world, including Canada and the United

Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black

history.

Lanier-James Education Center Gazette January & February

Volume 6

Introducing our newest

LJEC CAST MEMBERS:

Welcome to Lanier-James Education Center. Your energy for teaching students and their passion to learn make you a wonderful addition. We have no doubt of the difference you will make in the lives of our students and to the field of education. Have an Awe-some Year!

Mr. Demian – Behavioral Specialist

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Teen Dating Violence (DV) Awareness Month

This is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20 some-

thing relationships and promote programs that prevent abuse during the month

of February and beyond.

Our students participated in a Dating Violence workshop presented by Ms. An-

gelica Brodeur of Women in Distress. Ms. Brodeur is an educational specialist

specializing in educating teens regarding developing healthy relationships and

building self-esteem The workshop was very informative and hands-on! Our

students received an opportunity to participate by asking questions, enacting

dating scenes, viewing a documentary, and also having question and answer

time. The information was well received, and we look forward in Ms. Brodeur

returning to LJEC in the future.

Lastly, dating violence is more common than many people think. One in three

teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by some-

one they are in a relationship with. It is my goal as the School Social Worker to

spread awareness to our students and assist in them in developing healthy rela-

tionships.

Mandatory Uniform…

Lanier-James Education Center is a

mandatory uniform school. All stu-

dents are required to be in uniform

every day. The school uniform con-

sists of white, gold, or burgundy shirt

and khaki pants, shorts or skirts.

If you have extenuating circumstanc-

es and require assistance with secur-

ing a uniform for your child, please

contact Ms. Joycelyn Baskerville,

School Social Worker at 754-321-

7350.

STUDENT’S CORNER:

February 29 - March 11, 2016 FSA ELA-Write

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Above The Influence: March For A Healthy Future

The March Continues Friday March 11, 2016, Piper High School –Sunrise

Assemble @ 9:30am

March @ 10:00am

Performance & Battle of the Marching Bands @ 11:00am

For more information go to www.browardprevention.org

Take Our Daughters and Sons to

Work Day

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) celebrates

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on

Tuesday, February 2, 2016. This year ’s theme

is "Sparking AHA! Moments.” . BCPS joins the

national Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day campaign to provide opportunities

for parents and other adults to showcase their places of employment, explain their job

responsibilities, introduce their co-workers, and present the various career choices that

are available in the workplace. Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is designed

to assist students in formulating ideas about future career paths. A day at work will

heighten the aspirations of students, helping them to make the connection between ac-

ademic success and success in the world of work.

IN THE KNOW:

Mark your Calendar…

January 1, 2016: New Year’s Day

January 4, 2016: Classes Resume

January 7, 2016 : Early Release

January 8, 2016: Employee Planning

January 18, 2016: No School (MLK)

January 28, 2016: Report Cards Issued

February 2, 2016: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

February 8 - June 3, 2016: Florida Assessment for Instruction in

Reading (FAIR-FS) AP 3

February 11, 2016: Interim Reports Issued

February 15, 2016 : No School (Presidents Day)

February 25, 2016: Early Release

February 29 - March 11, 2016: Florida Standards Assessment

English Language Arts-Writing Component (FSA ELA-

WRITE)

March 28 - April 8, 2016: FCAT 2.0 Reading Retake

March 28 - April 8, 2016: Spring End of Course Exams

(Algebra 1 retake) (NGSSS EOC)

March 28 - April 8, 2016: FSA English Language Arts Grade 10

Retake (Writing and Reading portions)

Contact Us

Lanier-James

Education Center

1050 NW 7th Court

Hallandale, FL 33009

754-321-7350

Visit us on the web at:

lanierjames.browardschools.com

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