Tuesday, April 29
Cane's Restaurant Night

At ULS, we are proud to embody the mentality that #UMatter!  This is a mindset we strive to portray throughout our community, and we invite you to support our mission of supporting our teachers' and students' holistic well-being by purchasing your very own school approved UMatter t-shirt - so that our mission will be evident throughout our halls! The proceeds of this sale will be donated to the Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation to support local mental health and wellness initiatives.

Purchase your UMatter shirt here!   https://umatter.logoshop.com/ 

The store is open NOW until end of day on Wednesday, 4/30, and you will receive your shirts before summer! 

Thanks to your unwavering support and generosity, we are thrilled to announce that this year’s Golden Gala raised a record-breaking $220,000+ in philanthropic revenue! This accomplishment is a testament to the strength, kindness, and giving spirit of our community. You made this happen, and we cannot thank you enough!

A huge shoutout goes to our amazing sponsors and volunteers who helped bring the Golden Gala to life.

Thank you, University Lab School family, for making this event a phenomenal success. Together, we are building a brighter future for our students.

🪩Join us for a Mother Son Dance Party!🪩

Kindergarten-8th grade boys

$20 per student. Ticket available at https://app.i2tickets.com/0f0df073/event-8151

Questions: email mct.tomlinson@gmail.com

Important Dates

Please refer to the online school calendar for detailed information.

LEAP Week: April 29-May 2 Grades 3-5

Our students are fully prepared to do great on these tests. They have been working hard all year and now is their time to shine. To ensure they are having their best days, please make sure your child:

-gets a good nights rest.

-eats a healthy breakfast.

-arrives to school early/on-time each morning.

WE ARE AWARE THAT THE PAYMENT BUTTON IS STILL NOT WORKING. ONCE THE ISSUE GETS RESOLVED. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL. 

The early bird discount has been extended to account for our delayed opening of registration. Thanks for your patience.

LEAP

Important Information Regarding Middle School LEAP Testing ULS will administer the Middle School LEAP Test to all students at 7:45 a.m. on April 28th – May 2

Students are asked to be present and to arrive on time to take their assigned tests each day. Please note that 8th grade students must score at least “basic” in either ELA or math and “approaching basic” in the other subject to be promoted to the 9th grade. On test day, students should arrive on time and come prepared with the following items:

1.Two, sharpened pencils 
2. Four-function calculator for grades 6 and 7 only
3. Optional wristwatch to keep track of time (must not beep or have internet access)
4. Pleasure reading book

All other belongings, including cell phones and smart watches, should be left in the students’ lockers or in the hallway. Parents and students are encouraged to visit the Parent Guide to the LEAP Practice Tests to review the format of the test and tools embedded within it. For questions, please contact 
Angela Murray at amurray@lsu.edu or (225) 578-9159

Please refer to the online school calendar for detailed information.

Cheer Tryouts

April 22, 24, and 25

4:00-6:00

Baton Rouge Bengals 

 Tryout Fee of $40 can be paid via i2tickets. Payment does not need to be made until April 11th after you had a chance to experience both clinics. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Fos @ tfos1@lsu.edu.

Collegewise Webinars

Check out the free webinars this week and next to help your student successfully navigate the college planning process.

Options to pay your remaining balance – April 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

By attending this webinar, you’ll learn more about the paying for college process, discover options for covering a remaining balance, uncover free college planning resources, and more. 

NACAC College Fair – April 27th   

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is hosting a virtual college fair to execute college matchmaking for students, highlighting campus size, campus setting, majors offered, institution type, and geographic region.

Making Sense of Selective Admissions – May 1st at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a clear-eyed conversation about what really matters in the admissions process, and what students can -- and can't -- control.

ULS will administer the high school LEAP tests at 7:45 a.m. each day listed below. To maintain a secure and distraction free testing environment, we ask that students do not check out prior to the dismissal time. Likewise, students should make every effort to be on time and to be at school. Not only are these tests required to graduate, but they also count towards the student’s final grade.

• Wednesday, April 23rd – 12:30 p.m. dismissal U.S. History & Civics LEAP

• Wednesday, May 7th – 12:30 p.m. dismissal for high school students Algebra I & Geometry LEAP

On test day, students should arrive rested and prepared with the following items:

1) Two, sharpened pencils

2) Graphing calculator (recommended) or scientific calculator for math tests only

3) Optional wristwatch to keep track of time (must not beep or have internet access)

4) Optional snack (no nuts)

5) Optional pleasure reading

All other belongings, including cell phones and smart watches, should be left in the students’ lockers or in the hallway.

Parents and students are encouraged to visit the Parent Guide to the LEAP Practice Tests for information regarding the format and the tools embedded of the test.

Please contact Angela Murray at amurray@lsu.edu or (225) 578-9159 if you have any questions.

National Honor Society applications for new members are due Friday, April 25.

Juniors and Seniors can take the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) test to earn college credits in a multitude of courses.  Any student interested in taking a CLEP examination to potentially earn college credit, may sign up to take CLEP tests at school from Monday, April 28th to Thursday, May 1st.  All testing will be in the computer lab adjacent to the library at 1:00pm each day.  Check in will begin promptly at 1:00pm in the High School Library.  Each CLEP tests cost $95; however, ULS will cover the cost of one CLEP test per student through a voucher code. Students are welcome to take additional CLEP tests but will be responsible for any additional fees for the additional tests.  The link to request a voucher code can be found below.  Once a code is requested, additional information will be sent to parents and students. The deadline to request a CLEP voucher is Thursday, April 24.

Link: CLEP Voucher Code Request Form

Important Dates

Please refer to the online school calendar for detailed information.

Please be aware that starting in the Fall of 2025, all athletes, grades 6-12, will be required to have a completed physical on file with the coach of their respective sport. Please use the opportunity that BROC is offering to all 6-12 grade students on May 10th for a free physical that will be good for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see below for more information about the upcoming BROC physicals. If you have any questions, please reach out to Adam Barrett, abarrett@lsu.edu.

Get your free physical on Saturday, May 10, by submitting your RSVP here.

Click here to register.

Please click here to sign up for Coach Martin’s Summer Football Camp! 

2024 - 2025 Student All Access Pass. Good for all ULS home sporting events with a home venue. Excludes jamborees, scrimmages and playoffs.

Visit the Student Life and Parents sections our newly updated website for more important links!

 University Laboratory School
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
(225) 578-3221
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