As we continue our ninth successful year of operation at Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice (TLHS), we are excited to announce that the academic and extracurricular programs at TLHS are thriving.
 
On October 9th and 10th, 2009, our school was represented by Major Bernadel, Ms. Marcel, Mr. Fleury and twelve students at the Haitian American Historical Society's Second Inaugural Year of the Monument honoring the Haitian people who helped win America its independence. Following two days of festivities, speeches, and celebrations, Major Bernadel served as keynote speaker at the culminating gala. The entire event recognizes the historical significance of the fact that on Oct. 9, 1779, the soldiers of Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint Domingue (Haiti) served as the largest unit of soldiers of African descent to fight in the Siege of Savannah alongside American and French forces. TLHS is proud of their accomplishment and of our school's participation in this momentous event.
 
Watch for L'Ouverture--the school's newspaper--to make it debut this month under the expert guidance of Mr. Jean-Michel Millien and with the talents of his Journalism class.
 
As always, we invite your involvement in your student's education. On that note, please mark your calendars for our remaining Family Involvement Meetings at the school on the following Mondays: November 9, 2009; January 11, 2010, February 8, 2010, March 8, 2020,  April 12, 2010, and May 10, 2010. The meetings are held from 6 until 7 PM. At each meeting, we hope you will join us informative sessions that will help you help your student achieve. Everyone in the family is encouraged to attend and refreshments are served. Please RSVP to Kassandra Hyacinthe at (561) 738-9800.

Please note that our school hours remain the same as last year: 8:40 AM until 2:45 PM. It is important for your student to be seated at assembly or first class by 8:40 AM in order to be counted present and on-time. We look forward to introducing everyone and to explaining our policies and plans at the family meetings.

Our School Advisory Committee (SAC) has openings for new members. We are still looking for additional members. Please call Nicole Toussaint at the school (561) 738-9800 for more information and/or to make a contribution of your time. This is also a great opportunity to have input in your student's education by monitoring the progress of our School Improvement Plan.

Please be aware that we are continually updating our web site at www.toussaintlouverture.org.

Let us know how we may answer your questions. We look forward to continuing a great year.

Sincerely,

Mandy Freedman, M.Ed.
Principal