University Lab School Weekly Newsletter

Wednesday, May 1
Middle School Cubs Got Talent

Tuesday, May 14
Raising Canes Restaurant Night (All Day)

Used Uniform donations can be dropped off in the Main Lobby bin at any time that the office is open (including the summer).

Please be aware that the new school entrance is now open! All visitors will need to  enter the school using the glass door at the front office for check-in. The breezeway doors are locked. All check-in procedures remain the same.  

Please join us! On Wednesday, May 8, at 3:30 PM, the UHS Administration and Cub Club
invite community members to the upper school library to celebrate the
wonderful contributions and impending retirement of the following
faculty and staff members:

Jean Edwards, Lauren Eglin*, Peter Hawking, Emily Peters, Jennifer Snellgrove, Frank Rusciano

*Not attending Cub Club Retirement Party

The calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is available now. Click the button below to view and download.

Several of the high school English faculty members have been invited to present at November’s annual National Council of English Teachers conference. This year's conference, in Boston, Massachusetts, will focus on the theme: “Heart, Hope, Humanity.” At the conference, the faculty members will make two presentations focused on student engagement and rethinking learning models for the changing technological landscape.

Dr. Candence Robillard, Ms. Tamara Empson, and Mr. Matthew LaVergne will present on how they incorporate student research into their writing models. Each teacher uniquely guides students through the tried and true research process with an eye toward showing them the practical purposes outside of the classroom.

Ms. Anne McConnell and Ms. Tamara Empson will present on techniques and methods which shift the emphasis of writing in their classrooms from product to process/ revision: a shift that has proven to be necessary in English instruction at this moment of artificial intelligence app availability.

Elementary School State Testing Dates:
May 1 - May 7: Elementary School LEAP

Upcoming Events for Elementary School:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

Due to low ticket sales, the 7th and 8th grade dance has been cancelled. If your child purchased a ticket, a refund will be issued. Instead of the dance, Student Council will have games, music, and a snowball truck on the afternoon of May 9th. The 8th grade superlatives will be presented at this time.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Click the button below for the final exam schedule

Upcoming Events for Middle School:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

Juniors and Seniors can take the CLEP test to earn college credits in a multitude of courses. ULS will pay for one CLEP code for any Junior or Senior ($93) and they can also sign up to take others and pay the necessary fees for each additional test.

Attention Senior Parents: Students can apply for TOPS by completing the 2024-25 FAFSA® or the TOPS Online Application. Either application will fulfill the graduation requirement for public high school students. The FAFSA® allows students to apply for TOPS, other state aid, and all federal aid. The TOPS Online Application allows students to apply ONLY for TOPS.

IMPORTANT DATES:

High School State Testing Dates

May 13: Algebra I/Geometry HS LEAP (testers dismissed at 12:30p.m)
May 14: U.S. History/IB HOA I/Civics/AP U.S. Gov. HS LEAP (testers dismissed at 12:30p.m)

Final Exam Schedule

Upcoming Events for High School:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

Congratulations to the boys and girls track teams who both placed 3rd in regionals last week! 

There will be an informational meeting for parents of anyone in grades 5-7 interested in middle school cheer or dance teams for the 2024-2025 school year. Students should also attend if uniform is needed. 
When: Monday, May 6 at 4:00pm
Where: Room 120 C Building

Upcoming Events:

Final date to register is May 21. Let the U be your one-stop-shop for all things fun for your children this summer. From arts and crafts to engineering, we've got something for everyone. Registration is through April 26. After that a late fee will be charged.

There are three options for attendance:  morning, afternoon, or both.  Before Care sessions are also available. Drop off as early as 7am.

Pair an Enrichment or Readiness Camp with Cub Camp in the afternoon or vice versa. 

Next Level Camps

If your child is currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade and would like to attend the Next Level Enrichment Summer Camp, you may apply using the application at the link below.  

For more information about the camp's academic and fun activities, please contact Mr. Barrett (abarrett@lsu.edu).

Coach Martin's Football Camp is for incoming 2nd through 8th graders. Scan the QR code or use the button below for more information and to register. 

Register for Coach Landry's strength and conditioning camp for rising 6th - 9th graders. Register in person or email Coach Landry to reserve your spot. 

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
(225) 578-3221