SEPTEMBER 2018
School Spirit
Larose Cut Off Middle School’s first
Student Based MAGAZINE DE I S N I s ’ t ha w t a K O A LO Lost on Campus? Check out Page 9 For a Helpful List! 4-H, GKTW, & Other Clubs at LCOMS!
Did You Know...?
(Find Out on Page 9)
MOVIE REVIEWS SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS LUNCH MENU CALENDAR OF EVENTS MUCH MORE
War is Raging Page 11
What’s Happening • Mon. 9/17: VB at BBMS 5:30pm (LCO vs BBMS)
• Tues. 9/18: FB at CLHS
6:00pm (LCO vs BBMS)
• Wed. 9/19: BETA Club Meets at Skinny Time
• Thurs. 9/20: Snowball Sale $3
LCO O C L YOU ARE A PART OF HISTORY.
• Mon. 9/24: VB at EDW 5:30pm (LCO vs EDW)
• Tues. 9/25: FB at EDW at 6:00pm (LCO vs EDW)
• Tues. 9/25: FACS Cupcake Sale $2/cupcake
• Thurs. 9/27: School Pictures
• Fri. 9/28: Redemption Fri. • Fri. 9/28: Middle School Band Night at SLHS
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Students, As you read through this first issue of Bulldog Breakdown, a student-based and student-created magazine, do so with pride at the realization that you are a part of history. The Bulldog Media Club has come together with the sole purpose of capturing moments and creating memories. We want you to be a part of that; so, keep on smiling, keep on cheering, and keep on being the best pack of BULLDOGS this school has ever seen.
It’s your moment to shine.
The lunch menu will be posted each month in the BB.
e n o DidSome h? c n u l y a s Monday 17 3
Wednesday 5 19
Thursday 6 20
Friday 7 21
Muffin or Assorted Cereal w/Toast Sliced Peaches, Assorted Juices
Breakfast Pizza Applesauce Assorted Juices
Sausage Biscuit or Assorted Cereal w/Toast Fruit Cocktail, Assorted Juices
Pancake On A Stick w/Syrup or Assorted Cereal w/Toast Pears, Assorted Juices
French Toast Roll w/Syrup Fresh Fruit Assorted Juices
Smoked Sausage Red Beans w/Rice Steamed Cabbage Cornbread Chilled Peaches
Meatsauce w/Whole Grain Spaghetti Steamed California Vegetables Lettuce w/Tomato Wedges Fresh Apple
Salisbury Steak w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Lima Beans, Wheat Roll Tossed Salad Fruit Cocktail
Pizza Steamed Corn Carrot Sticks w/Ranch Dressing Blushing Pears Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fish Sticks Spaghetti & Cheese Tossed Salad, Green Peas Whole Wheat Roll Chilled Pineapple
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Breakfast Pizza or Assorted Cereal w/Toast Peaches, Assorted Juices
French Toast w/Syrup or Assorted Cereal w/Toast Pineapple, Assorted Juices
Cinnamon Roll Fruit Cocktail Assorted Juices
Sausage Links Toast w/Jelly Pears, Assorted Juices
Chocolate Chip Muffin or Assorted Cereal w/Toast Fresh Fruit, Assorted Juices
Hamburger w/Bun Baked Sweet Potato Wedges Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle Slices Steamed Corn, Chilled Peaches Chocolate Chip Cookie
Potato Stew with Smoked Sausage & Brown Rice Coleslaw, Seasoned Green Beans Whole Wheat Roll Fruit Salad BREAKFAST PRICES: Elementary $1.55 Middle $1.55 High $1.60 Reduced $0.30 At Cost $2.75
Chicken Patty w/Bun Garden Salad Steamed Sliced Carrots Oranges Slices
Meatsauce w/Whole Grain Spaghetti Steamed Broccoli Garden Salad Whole Wheat Roll Pineapple Tidbits EXTRAS: Milk $0.50 Bread $0.50 4 oz Juice $0.50 6.75 oz Juice $0.50 Fruit/Vegetable $0.50 Dessert $0.50 Entrees: Elementary $1.25 High $1.50
Chicken Strips White Beans with Rice Lettuce w/Tomato Wedges Whole Wheat Roll Fruit Cocktail
R EMBE SEPT 8 201 NU H ME C N U L a D t
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LUNCH PRICES: Elementary $1.65 Middle $1.70 High $2.10 Reduced $0.40 At Cost $4.50
Menus are subject to change as needed. Choice of milk is offered with every meal.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
LCO students are shown in the picture below powering up with a healthy breakfast. Did you know that breakfast literally means to break the fast after a long night’s sleep? It is a crucial meal that refuels the body and the brain with energy and nutrients. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve mental alertness and physical performance. 3
P B
I S
by Ella LeBlanc and Raelynn Guidry
Concession, dress down days, and bashes are all an exciting part of our school’s Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, but have you ever stopped to ponder who was in charge? Mrs. Breaux is the person who spearheads (runs) the program for our school. She meets monthly with a committee consisting of several staff members, including our school counselor Ms. Danielle Cheramie, to plan and organize upcoming events and bashes. The PBIS committee determines the dates and themes of the bashes, dress down days, etc. Ms. Cheramie then gets things together to make the magic happen. “The next PBIS bash is planned for the end of the first nine weeks,” according to Mrs.Breaux. Anyone who has not received a referral during the nine-weeks period may attend the bash; this does not include minor infractions or detentions. At the end of the year, a fifth bash is held for students
who have not received a referral throughout the entire year. At this bash, bigger prizes are drawn for students to win. Some bashes are costume themed which allows the students to dress up; this is one of Mrs. Breaux’s favorites, as she loves donning costumes. The bashes often include snacks and treats for the students, as well as prize drawings and music. Mrs. Breaux would like to add that she loves PBIS because it promotes positive behavior in students. Some other incentives for students at Larose Cut Off Middle School (LCOMS) include Bulldog Bucks, Honor Roll Breakfast, Student of the Month recognition, Homeroom Attendance prizes, and Positive Postcards. These are ways that the staff at LCOMS tries to let students and their families know that we appreciate their hard work and great behavior throughout the school year.
Students are pictured below dancing and playing the air guitar during this year’s first PBIS bash. More fun is to come next month for the costume themed bash!
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Are you ready for some
FOOTBALL?
Below is a list of the LCOMS football players and the positions they play:
Tyler Sanders #1 WB/S
Titan Allemand #2 WR/CB
Kole Thorp #3 WR/CB
Brock Johnson #4 TB/CB
Jacob Pierce #5 WR/CB
Holden Gisclair #7 WR/CB
Nathan Availa #8 TE/DE
Carter Breux #9 WB/CB
Brant Rousse #10 FB/CB
Maddox Carmardelle #11 WB/LB
Mason Bousegard #13 QB/S
Caleb Bishop #14 TE/DE
Abram Bourg #15 FB/LB
Connor Chiasson #16 WR/CB
Cameron Gisclair #17 FB/LB
Cody Lee #18 TE/LB
Jack Ledet #19 QB/LB
Gregory Simoneaux #20 OL/DL
Logan Waguespack #21 OL/DL
Nicholas Reed #22 FB/LB
Destin Gisclair #24 WB/LB
Jimmy Rogers #25 WB/CB
Jonah Autin #44 OL/DL
Charles Duffrene #50 OL/DL
Owen Adams #51 OL/DE
Kevyn Trosclair #60 OL/DE
Jack Chiasson #61 OL/DL
Maddox Matherne #63 OL/DL
Chance Brunet #70 OL/DL
Luke Pitre #71 OL/DL
Bennett Bourgeois #72 OL/DL
Damoz Price #73 OL/DL
Gavin Comeaux #75 OL/DL
Aidan Bruce #77 OL/DL
Jaevyn Bruce #78 OL/DL
Zeth Adams #80 OL/DL
Alexander Verdin #83 WR/CB
John Guidry #84 TE/LB
Logan Lombas #88 OL/DL
Gerrard Cheramie #95 OL/DL
Ethan Danos #99 OL/DL Please contact the Bulldog Media Club / Mrs. Coleman for any discrepancies that need to be fixed.
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Here Comes the Band! by Jacey Jarreau and Ali Plaisance You’re sitting in the stadium on the edge of your seat because the score is tied between the Bulldogs and their biggest rival, those kitty cats from down the bayou. Suddenly, a cacophony of trumpets break the silence and blast the familiar notes that signal the Bulldogs have scored. The drummers start pounding away and a brotherhood of sounds meld together causing the fans to rise up and dance in their seats. How boring would a football game be without the momentum and rise driven by the band?
Maestro in Charge
The band program is run by Ms. Rachel Loupe. Her band students do so much more than just support the school’s football team at games; they also do many fun activities including: parades, band festivals, field trips, band concerts, and more. Ms.Loupe broke down a lot of information for the staff of the Bulldog Breakdown, such as when concerts and festivals will take place and what fundraisers the band will be doing this year. She also got personal and told us a little more about herself. We felt we really got to know a new side to Ms. Loupe. Q: Favorite instruments? A: French horn and piano Q: Dream vacation? A: To go to Alaska
Band festival is one of the highlights of the school year for many band students. This is the time when all the hard work and dedication pays off. From the beginning of the year, band members start working on three different pieces of music to play at the festival; when the event rolls around, the students will be bussed to the festival and will have to play their music along with a piece they’ve never played before in front of judges. The students will then be graded and those who receive the highest scores will be honored with an invite to the state band. This year’s district and state festivals will be held sometime in late February and March. Band members are also required to do fundraisers to pay for things including band festivals, transportation, instruments, uniforms, repairs, stands, etc. This year, the members just finished a new fundraiser selling loaves of braided dough with different fillings such as cinnamon and strawberry. If you didn’t get one this year, keep your eyes open for next year. Band members will also do a lollipop sale; each lollipop is .50¢ and come in a wide variety of flavors including cotton candy, wild berry, lemon lime, and more. Each of the lollipops can be purchased directly from any L.C.O.M.S. band student. This fundraiser starts in late October. If lollipops aren’t enough to fill your sweet tooth, band members have one more delicious fundraiser during the school year: the World’s Finest Chocolate sale! The World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser sales a wide variety of different chocolate bars and more! Some of the chocolate bars, which are a $1 a piece, include milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel, and more. The other chocolate items sold, which are $2 a piece, are chocolate covered almonds, caramel swirls, and more. This sweet fundraiser will begin in January; items can be purchased directly from any L.C.O.M.S. band student. So, when you’re craving something sweet in the upcoming months, look for a band member and help out their cause!
Q: What would you do if you won the lottery? A: I would sleep and probably travel.
The Students’ Point of View of Band
Of course, Ms. Loupe loves the band and everything it includes, but BB wondered if the Q: Do you have any hidden talents? band students felt as strongly about football games and pep-rallies? Nearly 40 students A: Sleeping, I can do it with my eyes closed! interviewed said that they are quite excited for football games and pep-rallies, and that their favorite songs to play at these events are “’Lectric,” “Seven Concert Dates, Fundraisers, and More Throughout the school year the band does many Nation Army,” and “Cadence.” Next time you see a band student lugging around a concerts and festivals. This year a new Halloween concert will be held on October 25; the Christmas huge instrument, staying after school to practice, or concert will be on December 12, and the final concert of walking a few miles in a local parade, don’t forget to tell them thank you for their efforts at keeping the school the year, a Spring concert, will be held on April 30. spirit alive at LCOMS.
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Sunshine Compeaux
09/01
Bria Pitre
09/12
Luke Pitre
09/20
Madyson Forehand
09/01
Luke Sanamo
09/13
Leland Delatte
09/20
Kolton Guidry
09/05
Kandyce Nelson
09/ 14
Christian Gonzales
09/21
Lyszet Gonzales
09/06
Kaelyn Chouest
09/14
Keben Jaquez-Torres
09/21
Zahid Arguijo
09/07
Yoselin Cruz-Gamez
09/14
Bree Wells
09/21
Bella Bourgeois
09/07
Bennett Bourgeois
09/14
Vayda Pregeant
09/22
Reese Rios
09/08
Caleb Daley
09/14
Jose Garcia-Flores
09/22
Valeria Galicia
09/08
Zachary Billiot
09/15
Haydn Breaux
09/23
Malania Lirette
09/08
Jordy Banegas
09/15
Claire Fonseca
09/25
Gregory Simoneaux
09/08
Reese Rios
09/15
Tyler Sanders
09/25
Cameron Lee
09/09
John Guidry
09/15
Farah Vigie
09/25
Derrick Touro
09/09
Alonna Terrebone
09/15
Jesus Galicia
09/25
Gavin Lee
09/09
Braelyn Callais
09/16
Matthew Rousse
09/27
Heidi Luna
09/09
Ava Cheramie
09/16
Avah Chabert
09/28
Evan Pennison
09/09
Jasmine Senayo
09/16
Alec Flores
09/28
Gimena Reyes
09/09
Levi Danos
09/19
Jadon Matherne
09/29
Nickoli Hellemn
09/09
Mykala Guidry
09/19
Isaiah Naquin
09/29
Connor Chiasson
09/10
Ellie Lorraine
09/19
Gerrard Cheramie
09/29
Jack Chiasson
09/10
Vienna Tran
09/19
Brennan Matherne
09/30
Carson Helmer
09/10
Alexander Verdin
09/20
Diego Almaraz
09/10
Logan Cheramie
09/20
September Birthstone: Sapphire
Flowers: Forget-Me-Nots, Morning Glory, and Aster
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Upcoming Movies for September 2018! ────
The House with a Clock in its Walls Rated: PG ────
Smallfoot
SEPTEMBER MOVIE OF THE MONTH
Rated: PG
Christopher Robin by Whitney Coleman On August 3, 2018, Disney released a film titled Christopher Robin. In this PG rated movie, Christopher Robin, now a family man living in London, receives a surprise visit from his old childhood pal, Winnie-the-Pooh. With Christopher's help, Pooh embarks on a journey to find his friends Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo. Once reunited, the lovable bear and the gang travel to the big city to help Christopher rediscover the joy of life. 95 percent of Google users liked this movie. Common Sense reviewer cyndi723 says, “My
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family enjoyed this movie. My grandson is 5 and he really liked the characters. The movie held his attention for the whole two hours. I don't think it was slow paced at all. Beautiful cinematography, we were totally immersed in the story. I think the characters are true to the original adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Ewan McGregor was fantastic as Christopher Robin. The voices for all the animated characters was spot on. Go see it!” after giving a five-star review. Check in the Bulldog Breakdown’s October issue to see what movie will be reviewed!
Did You Know? Each month is host to certain holidays and days of recognition - including some pretty bizarre ones. Check out some of the ones listed below so next time someone says, “Did you know...” You can say, “Yeah! Did YOU know...”
• September was the seventh month of the original Roman calendar. This is where it got its name, which means seventh. Later, when January and February were added to the calendar, September became the ninth month. • September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month • September is also the dedicated month for the following: National Potato Month National Chicken Month National Piano Month National Biscuit Month
How Will YOU Cele
brate September?
So THAT’S where she moved!
Unsure about what teacher is in what classroom? Don’t sweat it; we’ve got it listed below! Room 101
K. Lee
Room 102
ELA Computer Lab
Room 103
Trisha Danos
Keyboarding
Room 104
C. Guidry
ELA / Social Studies
Room 105
K. Hymel
Math
Room 106
L. Naquin
Math
Room 201
L. Coleman
ELA
Room 202
J. Cheramie
ELA
Room 203
T. Matherne
Special Education
Room 209
L. Callais
Social Studies
Room 210
N. Lerille
Math
Room 211
D. Leblanc
Math
Room 400
C. Barron
Science
Room 401
A. Reed
Science
Room 402
J. Martin
Social Studies
Room 403
Tina Danos
Science
Room 404
G. Hernandez
Science
Room 410
L. Adams
Social Studies
Room 602
D. Martin
ELA
Room 603
A. Diaz
ELA
Room 604
D. Gaspard
Math
Room 605
D. Naquin
Math
Room 612
A. Bienvenu
Choir
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HEAD • HEART HANDS • HEALTH by Matty Callais and Janie Pierce
Did you know that if you join 4H and stick with it throughout your school years you could possibly receive a scholarship for college? At school, you may know Ms. Leah Callais as the seventh-grade Social Studies teacher, but she also wears many other hats both in and out of school. Ms. Callais, has been a sponsor of numerous clubs including Student Council, Give Kids The World, and 4-H. She has been sponsoring 4-H for the past six years. This is her second year as the 4-H sponsor at LCOMS. “I was in 4-H when I was a student and enjoyed it; it’s something I want to keep going for students, so they can have the same opportunities as well,” said Ms. Callais. 4-H is a school club for kids to learn about the world through a hands-on approach. The club is more than 100 years old and has more than 100 schools and universities that participate in the program. 4-H teaches many skills including cooking, sewing, and presentation. There are many contests and ways to help the club succeed. For example, there are the Sugar and Seafood competitions, Beef competitions, and Poultry competitions. At these competitions, there are many dish categories in which participants must make a dish with that ingredient. Other competitions include animal raising and judging, 4-H is a good way for students to learn and grow. The first introductory meeting was recently held on September 6. Anyone who missed the meeting can talk to Ms. Callais during recess or skinny to find out more about the program.
Pictured are LCOMS 4-H members at last year’s Achievement Day contest.
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Pictured above are LCOMS 4-H members at last year’s Sugar and Seafood competition.
Image from www.donthatethegeek.com
Fortnite vs. PUBG by Hunter Doucet A war started between the fans of the two games Fortnite Battle Royale and Player Unknown’s Battle Grounds when a review on Fortnite said, “This game copied PUBG.” Naturally this caused much havoc. If you didn’t know, Fortnite and Player Unknown’s Battle Grounds or “PUBG” are very similar battle royale games (last man standing wins) with a variety of weapons and features. The core differences of the two games are that PUBG is much more realistic and has many more weapons and vehicles. There have been many comments starting from little over a year ago that Fortnite copied PUBG. Fortnite fans say that their game is nothing like PUBG because it has much less of a realistic feel to it. PUBG has many more features such as a wider selection of weapons, vehicles, and even has difference maps, or different areas to play in. Fortnite has had many extreme updates in the
past few weeks. Some include the addition of the shockwave grenade, upcoming grappler, and the new location Tomato Temple. Some of PUBG’s newer updates include the new tracer bullet function, adjusted some positioning of items, and have made certain things easier as well as some bug fixes. Now let’s back to the warring aspect of these two games. As you can probably tell, there has been much fighting between fans of the games over the speculation that Fortnite had copied PUBG. PUBG had even filed a lawsuit on Fortnite for “copying items and interface”. Although the lawsuit was not won, this still started something between the two fan bases. In my opinion the two games are both great and unique in their own way. They may be battle games that may or may not have copied each other, but it doesn’t really matter. It’s up to you to decide which game you like best.
Check October’s Bulldog Breakdown for another videogame review.
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