winter 2015 newsletter 2
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Renzi Newsletter ClassTRANSCRIPT
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Winter Session 2015
The Renzi Reader
Sister Anna Maria - Jan. 20
Emmanuel - Jan. 4
Quinton - Jan. 10
Lisa T. - Jan. 13
Amya - Jan. 14
Jack V. - Jan. 17
Samantha - Feb. 9
Ithzel - Feb. 15
Akirah - Feb. 18
Lee - Feb. 19
Bennett - Feb. 23
Raegan - Feb. 25
Jamal - Mar. 2
Winter Birthdays
SHREVEPORT SNOW DAYS!
During the last week of February,
Shreveport received its first big snow
in several years. Renzi was
closed for three days, along
with Caddo and Bossier City
schools.
EVERYBODY LOVES BRAVEHEART
Theres a good reason this sweet dog is named Braveheart.
Somewhat of a local celebrity, Braveheart and his owner Mr. Bo
visited the Renzi Center on Fat Tuesday, just days after riding on
his own float in the Highland parade. He was Grand Ambassador,
after all. He was also Grand Marshall of the Barkus and Meaux
parade!
Braveheart has a unique story. A story of survival. A boxer-pit-bull
mix, Braveheart had a horrifying experience almost two years ago.
His previous owner left him in an enclosed storage unit for
approximately 3 weeks. When Braveheart was found, he could
barely lift his head and weighed about 8 pounds, 1/3 of his weight.
Mr. Bo and his wife, a pair of animal rescuers, adopted Braveheart
and gave him a loving home.
Thanks to the members of PEP!, our Renzi students got to spend an
entire afternoon having fun with Braveheart.
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Why are space rocks better than Earth rocks? Answer: because theyre meteor!
- submitted by Alex V.
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Candy
Footballs
Cups
Beads
STUDENT POLL:
WHAT IS YOUR
FAVORITE MARDI
GRAS THROW?
TECH NEWS: THE TOP 10 EMOJIS
FAT TUESDAY FUN NEW STUDENTS
Jada
Sue
Chloe
Hunter
On Fat Tuesday, artist Karen LaBeau (member of the Krewe of
Highland) helped the students create their own Mardi Gras
masks before classes started.
Emoticons or emojis for
short, means picture
character in Japanese. We
now use these characters
on a daily basis online and
through text messaging.
Abby has compiled the top
ten emojis commonly used
today.
(resource:
www.fivethirtyeight.com)
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STOP THE BURN!
Throughout the month of February,
members of the Concerned Citizens
of the Camp Minden Explosives
Open Burn organization, along with
singer A.J. Haynes, visited the Renzi
Center to shoot a music video protesting the open burn at
Camp Minden. The students were encouraged to play
various instruments in the courtyard, play with a colorful
parachute, follow the leader, and use cell phones to
capture video from their point-of-view. Even if some of the
students didnt understand exactly what the video was all
about, it was evident that they knew their participation
was important. The video, featuring 2014 Louisiana Music
Prize winner A.J. Haynes is currently being circulated via
Facebook, YouTube, and other internet outlets in order to
raise awareness about the importance of finding a safe way
to dispose of the Camp Minden explosives.
To view the video, visit: http://youtu.be/Y1sN1Nicz5U
IN OTHER NEWS...
Renzi Comix
recently had a booth at
the first ever Louisiana
Comic Con in Bossier
City! Cartooning class
is taught by Mr. Chuck
Loridans.
The Renzi Center was featured in the
February Red River Moms magazine. A fun
photo of Kaleb and Mackenzie
made the cover of the issue,
which focuses on the various
arts in our community.
Renzi Center enriches children of
Highland neighborhood (Mike McGill)
On February 2, the Renzi Center was featured
on The Shreveport Times website. An
interview with director Mrs. Christy describes
how the Renzi Center was created and
answers questions about the classes,
instructors, and reasons about why the center
is important to the community.
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RENZI READER STAFF
Questions: What is your favorite soda?
What is your favorite thing to put on toast?
Kevineisha: 10 years old; 4th grade - orange soda; butter & jelly
Abby: 9 years old; 4th grade - root beer; butter
Benjamin: 7 years old; 2nd grade - Sprite; plain toast
Xavier: 9 years old; 4th grade - Dr. Pepper; peach jelly
Amya: 8 years old; 1st grade - Coke; syrup
LaTrell: 10 years old; 4th grade - root beet; honey
Javara: 8 years old; 3rd grade - orange Fanta; butter
Maddie: 11 years old; 6th grade - Barqs root beer; butter
Tatianna: 12 years old; 6th grade - Sprite; strawberry jelly
Jamal: 13 years old; 7th grade - Diet Coke; Nutella
Nishun: 14 years old: 8th grade - root beer; pb&j
Alex V: 12 years old; 6th grade - root beer; scrambled eggs
Raegan: 12 years old; 6th grade - Dr. Pepper; Nutella
What do you get when you cross an elephant and a jar of peanut butter? Answer: An elephant that sticks to the roof of your mouth! - by Mr. Ted
Newsletter class teacher: Mrs. Carey Weeks