[CharterSchools] D'Arbonne Woods: Giving Tree Award from LAPCS

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D’ARBONNE WOODSCHARTER SCHOOL PRESENTED WITH 
2014-2015 GIVINGTREE AWARD 
 
FARMERVILLE, La.—(May 20,2015)—TheLouisiana Association of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS) presented the staff andstudents of D’Arbonne Woods Charter School with the 2014-2015 Giving TreeAward, given annually to a charter school that demonstrates excellence andsuccess in educating the children of Louisiana. The award presentation kickedoff D’Arbonne Woods’ elementary field day, an end of year celebration forstudents and staff.
 
“We are truly excited to recognize the wonderful thingsD’Arbonne Woods Charter School has done and continues to do for its studentsand families,” said LAPCS Executive Director Caroline Roemer Shirley. “D’ArbonneWoods is a great example of a true community-based charter school, and theschool is to be commended for providing a great education that meets the uniqueneeds of its students.”
 
As part of the Giving Tree Award, D’Arbonne Woods received agift certificate for an oak tree to be planted on their new school campus thisfall, along with a copy of the popular Shel Silverstein book and namesake ofthe award, The Giving Tree.
 
“LAPCS created this award to recognize our top-performingmember schools,” said Roemer Shirley. “Trees are symbolic of health and growth,as well as a reminder of the root support system that is needed for all in orderto succeed and thrive. We don’t think there’s a better way to celebrate aschool's success than through The GivingTree book and an accompanying oak tree.”
 
D’Arbonne Woods is a Type 2 charter school located in ruralnortheast Louisiana. The school opened in 2009 with grades K-6, eventuallyexpanding to include middle and high school grades. The school continues toincrease its diversity in student enrollment while making significant gains in academicachievement. For more information on D’Arbonne Woods, visit www.darbonnewoods.com. 
 
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About Louisiana Association of Public CharterSchools
The LouisianaAssociation of Public Charter Schools (LAPCS) is a 501c3 nonprofit organizationwhose mission is to support, promote, and advocate for the Louisiana charterschool movement, increasing student access to high quality public schoolsstatewide.
 
Learn more about LAPCSat http://lacharterschools.org. 





 

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