BO$$HOGG BROS. TEAM UP WITH VACHERIE ELEMENTARY
It was a BO$$HOGG kind of day atVacherie Elementary School. The members of this very distinguished group visited Vacherie Elementary School on Friday, November 17, 2017. Mrs. Julie, the principal of Vacherie welcomed them with open arms. She stated, “ Their purpose is so positive! They are young men that are willing to give back to the community and we will embrace that. Teaming up with them will have a great impact. Together, we can empower and motivate our students to make a difference!”
The Bo$$Hogg Bros. hosted a celebration at VES for the teachers and staff. Recently,one hundred percent of the teachers on staff became Apple Teacher Certified. The Apple Teacher Program is a series of classes that helps teachers to inspire new ideas for lessons and trains them on the fundamentals of using iPad, Mac, and built-in apps. The Apple Teacher Certification is a district initiative and it’s highly recommended by Mrs. Simone Faucheux Labat, the director of Technology for St. James Parish Schools. VES also celebrated their SPS score. Mrs. Julie stated, “Our score was a result of hard work and efforts by our staff. We appreciate their dedication and loyalty to the teaching profession and their students.”
Teachers wore their new shirts sponsored by the BO$$Hogg Bros. The front of the shirt bears the motto, “Apple Teacher: Touching Lives Through Technology” and the back of the shirt eads, “Sponsored by the BO$$Hogg Bros.” The organization also funded a special meal for the teachers and staff of VES. It was such a special treat before the Thanksgiving break. The menu consisted of gumbo, potato salad, cake, sweet potato pie, and pecan candy.
The most exciting part of the day was the meeting the organization had with Mrs. Julie (principal), Ms. Brenda (assistant principal), Mrs. Stephanie Juarez (counselor), Mrs. Keena (DIS), and Mrs. Armant (LMS). It was decided that these young men, who are all graduates of St. James High, would conduct a mentoring and tutoring program at VES. Yes, the Bo$$Hogg Bros. are now official members of the VES family. The key elements of the program will be to cultivate the development of students by promoting civic engagement, personal responsibility, and a life-long appreciation of learning.
The look in the eyes of students as the BO$$ Hogg Bros. visited classes was astonishing. The staff of VES feels that this organization will be positive role models for students. Mrs. Julie stated, “Positive role models can transform a life and bring out the best in our students!”
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