Southern Lab's Lutrell Pruitt leading way for red-hot Kittens
The 2020 season has been atypical for every high school in America, but even without the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Lab was destined for a year outside the norm. (Link to Article)
Article by: BY JIM KLEINPETER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The 2020 season has been atypical for every high school in America, but even without the COVID-19 pandemic, Southern Lab was destined for a year outside the norm.
Usually well-stocked with players in all classes, the Kittens found themselves short on seniors. Fortunately for coach Daryl Asberry, he had enough of the right kind.
Senior running back Lutrell Pruitt has been a rock for the Kittens, who, with victories in their last two outings, have gotten on a roll going into a key District 6-1A game against Slaughter Community Charter at A.W. Mumford Stadium at 7 p.m. Friday.
Pruitt’s contribution goes far beyond his 1,110 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns, and his placekicking duties. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound running back has been a steadying influence in surviving a 1-3 start to improve to 3-3.
“He’s helped us hold things together, a key piece to the run we’re trying to make,” Asberry said. “To have him healthy means a lot. (As) team captain, teammates respond to him. He’s not very vocal but leads by example.”
Pruitt said he knew coming off the consecutive losses in the Class 1A playoff semifinals the past two years meant he needed to step forward, especially since there weren’t many other options. Pruitt was one of five seniors on the roster and only three of them have gotten significant playing time.
Pruitt said he was aware of what was expected of him even before the pandemic turned the season on its head.
“I matured as a leader after last year,” he said. “I tried to encourage the guys in the offseason to work out on their own since we couldn’t work out as a team. I told everyone to stay focused and stay out of trouble.
“I was skeptical about the season. We were just hoping it wouldn’t be cancelled. Playing the 5A schools prepared us for the district schedule and the playoffs, mentally and physically. I don’t look at it like that (being inexperienced. We’re young across the board but we’re coming along pretty well.”
The Kittens have beaten their last two opponents, Thrive Academy and Central Private, by a combined 122-14. Quarterback Angelo Izzard has passed for 1,003 yards and 12 scores to bring balance to a young offense.
The youth was tested further when as three starters have been lost for the season with injuries, two of them juniors.
But with all of the added obstacles on top of the late start to a season that missed out on spring practice, Pruitt has stepped like former teammates, and current LSU Tigers Tyrion Davis and Kardell Thomas.
“He’s a special athlete, a great person,” Asberry said. “He’s an intelligent kid and has a passion about football and the game of life. We talk about (life) being something much bigger than football.
“He’s always asking questions about how life relates to football. He keeps me on my toes and keeps me thinking.”
Pruitt said he can see his teammates improving and pulling together for a late-season run.
“I just try to stay focused on football and set an example for the younger guys and don’t worry about the extra stuff,” he said. “I remember learning from Tyrion Davis-Price Davis and Kardell Thomas, who are playing for LSU. I learned how to work hard and be the best player I could be. I do whatever coach asks me.”
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1st Nine Weeks Honor Roll Program
Congratulations to our 1st nine weeks honor roll students. We commend you for your hard work and encourage you to continue to press forward in your scholastic efforts. We'd like to recognize the following students for their academic achievement(s). Youtube Link
Congratulations to our 1st nine weeks honor roll students. We commend you for your hard work and encourage you to continue to press forward in your scholastic efforts. We'd like to recognize the following students for their academic achievement(s).
Students will be recognized for the following:
Dean’s List: 3.0 to 3.49
Provost List: 3.50 - 3.99
Presidents List: 4.00 and above
Students who earned a qualifying score on the Advanced Placement Exams (AP) will also be recognized.
Congratulations again on a job well done!
College Application Help Session
Already selected your schools? Great! There will be a virtual application help session for college applications! The event will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 4-6 (EST). Please answer the questions below to register. (Click Here for the Application)
Already selected your schools? Great! There will be a virtual application help session for college applications! The event will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 4-6 (EST). Please answer the questions below to register. (Click Here for the Application)
Hurricane Zeta
Due to Hurricane Zeta, Southern University’s Baton Rouge campuses will close today at noon. This includes Southern University and A&M College, Southern University Law Center, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Southern University Laboratory School will have early dismissal.
Due to Hurricane Zeta, Southern University’s Baton Rouge campuses will close today at noon. This includes Southern University and A&M College, Southern University Law Center, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Southern University Laboratory School will have early dismissal. This includes Big Buddy and all afternoon games/activities.
Continue to monitor official Southern University Laboratory School social media channels, school app, and website for updates.
Also, follow the channels of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
Additionally, continue to monitor reputable news and weather channels in your respective areas.
SULS vs Central High FB
The football contest featuring Southern Lab and Central has been moved to Wednesday, October 07, 2020 at 7:00pm. The game will be played in Central. Limited tickets will be available for sale. Please click the link below to purchase tickets. #wearesouthernlab
The football contest featuring Southern Lab and Central has been moved to Wednesday, October 07, 2020 at 7:00pm. The game will be played in Central. Limited tickets will be available for sale. Please click the link below to purchase tickets. #wearesouthernlab
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YES After School Enrichment
YES Academy is offering Free After School Enrichment to SULS students enrolled in grades 6-12. Dates: September 26, 2020 to May 14, 2021. After School: 3pm - 5pm Saturdays: 9am - 1pm
YES Academy is offering Free After School Enrichment to SULS students enrolled in grades 6-12. Dates: September 26, 2020 to May 14, 2021.
After School: 3pm - 5pm
Saturdays: 9am - 1pm
Subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Science Reasoning, Reading, ELA, Arts Enrichment, and Test Prep
The program is designed to enhance student achievement on the ACT, PSAT, SAT, Math & ELA as a whole.
A Day of A Student COVID-19 Return
Southern University Laboratory School will open for face to face learning on October 5, 2020. Those students who chose face to face learning will report to school Monday through Friday. Virtual students and face to face students will follow the same schedule daily. Families will have the option to change their decision November 9, 2020. Click here to see a day in the life of a student.
Southern University Laboratory School will open for face to face learning on October 5, 2020. Those students who chose face to face learning will report to school Monday through Friday. Virtual students and face to face students will follow the same schedule daily. Families will have the option to change their decision November 9, 2020.
Morning Dropoff: Students can begin reporting to school at 7:30 AM. Upon arrival, every student will have his/her temperature checked before exiting the vehicle. After the temperature check, students will wash their hands at the hand washing stations and report directly to class. Elementary carpool is located in the back of the gym. Middle and high school carpool is located in the side gravel parking lot next to the gym. All middle and high school students must enter the main building through the doors near Mrs. Blackwell’s room facing the gym. For safety purposes, no parents will be allowed to escort students to class, and are not allowed in the classrooms.
Uniforms: Students will wear their casual uniforms daily. They are not required to wear dress uniforms for now. Also, students will not dress out for P.E. All physical education teachers will provide further instruction as the students attend class.
Hydration: Students should bring a water bottle filled with water daily. All water fountains will not be in use.
Cafeteria: All students will be allowed to eat in the cafeteria daily. They will be seated using social distancing.
Dismissal: Elementary students will be dismissed at 3:00 PM. Elementary carpool is located in the same place as morning drop off. Big Buddy will escort all students staying for after care to the designated area. Middle and high school students will be dismissed at 3:10 PM. Carpool is in the same location as morning drop off. ALL students still on campus after 3:30 PM will be charged an additional fee.
Visitors: All visitors are required to report to the front office for clearance. All conferences must be scheduled through the guidance counselor or the classroom teacher.
We have included a simulation document that thoroughly explains the daily schedule of all students in Pre- K through 12th grade. Please take time to read over the document so that everyone will be familiar with all expectations and protocols.
Cordially,
SULS Administration
SULS Youth & Govt. Informational Meeting
SULS Youth and Govt. Club will have an informational meeting for grades 8-12 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place via Google Meet. We will discuss club sign up, expectations, dues, and conference dates. Click the link for details
What: SULS Youth & Govt. Club
When: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 (Meeting Link)
Grades: 8-12
Info: The YMCA Louisiana Youth and government program is a statewide initiative promoting civic engagement through the YMCA's philosophy of being an organization that is continuously active in exercising social responsibility. This particular program promotes the tenet of social responsibility by allowing high school students to be civically engaged in a mock government setting. LA Youth and Government hosts two conferences annually, Model United Nations and Youth Legislature.
Kitten Store News & Policy Update
The Kitten Store has made a few changes in preparation for students returning to school on Oct. 05, 2020. Click here for more details.
As of September 2020. . . All items ordered through the Kitten Store must be exchanged at time of pick-up. Once the items leave the campus, they will not be exchanged or refunded. We are asking for your patience and understanding as the new item may not be in stock and will require ordering. Due to Covid-19, mask nor uniforms are able for try-on. The sizing charts are available at the Kitten Store online to assist with size selection. If there are any questions, please contact the Kitten Store at sulabinformation@gmail.com
ARE YOU PREPARING TO RETURN TO SCHOOL SOON?
Please drop off any items requiring a patch with a paid receipt for patches No later than noon Tuesday for Oct 5 start date.
Place your online order, No later than noon Tuesday for Oct 5 start date.
Currently, the Kitten Store is NOT able to provide same-day service. We appreciate your patience during these times. See attached document for updated Kitten Store policies.
If there are any questions, please contact the Kitten Store at sulabinformation@gmail.com
SULS Give Day
All donations will support the 2020-2021 Legacy Campaign which is an investment to financially support projects like the Upper Elementary Playground, Two SULS Mini Buses, and the SU Lab Educational Assistance and Scholarship Fund.
SULS Give Day: Wednesday, September 30th
All donations will support the 2020-2021 Legacy Campaign which is an investment to financially support projects like the Upper Elementary Playground, Two SULS Mini Buses, and the SU Lab Educational Assistance and Scholarship Fund.
SULS Parents, Faculty and Staff, this is the perfect opportunity to participate in the Parent Campaign and the Faculty and Staff Campaign
You can donate to SULS by clicking the link below
https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/SUGIVE/AshleySquare
#WeAreSouthernLab #WeAreSouthern #TheFewTheProudTheLab #SULSGiveDay #SUGiveDay #SULSLegacyCampaign
SULS Presidential Debate
Join us on Twitter for the Presidential Debate. Tweet with the SULS administrators, teachers, and students during the debate using the hashtag #SULSVOTE4Pres. We want to hear your unbiased views on the topics and responses addressed throughout the debate. The debate will start at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Join us on Twitter for the Presidential Debate. Tweet with the SULS administrators, teachers, and students during the debate using the hashtag #SULSVOTE4Pres. We want to hear your unbiased views on the topics and responses addressed throughout the debate. The debate will start at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Kids Orchestra
Kid's' Orchestra's mission is to build a community of creative, confident, and socially engaged students through music education. If you are interested in please click here.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we pivoted our traditional site-based after school program to a virtual learning model called KO@Home. KO@Home was launched in mid-March 2020 and will continue through the 2020-2021 program year. Through KO@Home, we aim to keep music alive for elementary- age children across East Baton Rouge Parish by providing them with a safe, fun virtual learning environment.
AVAILABLE CLASS TYPES
Foundations for Kindergarteners
Foundations for 1st graders
Available as pre-recorded and live group lessons
Instrumental Classes
Open to 2nd through 5th graders
2 learning levels: beginner and intermediate
9 instrument options: flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, cello, bass, and percussion.
Available as pre-recorded, live group, and live private lessons
Middle and High School Return to School Survey
In preparation for our next steps, SULS is planning to gradually bring students back face to face. Middle and high school students will have the option of continuing to receive 100% virtual instruction or returning for face to face instruction. Based on the results of this survey, SULS administration will determine the appropriate schedule for all students to ensure compliance with CDC guidelines. The school will provide an opportunity to change your option at the end of the grading period.
Please complete the survey by September 23, 2020.
Kittens Post Passing Scores on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
CONGRATULATIONS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) STUDENTS
The Faculty and Staff of Southern University Laboratory School would like to congratulate our students who passed the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam. These students have earned college credits while in high school. Please join us in congratulating them.
To support the SULS 2020-2021 Legacy Campaign, donations can be made online through the Southern Foundation. Go to https://foundation.sus.edu/southern-university-laboratory-school-annual-fund/
The Middle School Esports League Fall Major 2020 has arrived!
Middle School Esports League’s Fall Major is a nationwide eight-week gaming tournament where students can play and compete with friends and classmates in 6 top video games, with the champion schools of each game winning free game consoles! For more information please contact Mr. Turner at Christopher_Turner@sulabschool.com.
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3mxdsOrQL_Z7NsjqRL5JcqAtJX8rrnBlNKalwmjV000GnSQ/viewform?usp=pp_url
Esports: 2020 Fall Major
Registration for the 2020 Fall Major has begun! Sign up today to get in on the 8-week season, officially kicking off September 28th.
Registration for the 2020 Fall Major has begun! Sign up today to get in on the 8-week season, officially kicking off September 28th. If you sign up early, you can also take part in a week of preseason matches to hone in your winning strategy. Speaking of winning, season champions can look forward to earning up to $1,000 in scholarships per starting player. Even if you don't take home the championship, players can earn prizes through Quests; a series of challenges to be completed during the season, each with its own prize. With pricing starting at $40 per student and FREE Fortnite tournaments, now is the perfect time to get started. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Turner at Christopher_Turner@sulabschool.com
REGISTER HERE: https://www.highschoolesportsleague.com/fall-major
Return to School Post Hurricane Laura
Southern University Laboratory School, will resume normal operations and classes on Friday, August 28. All virtual classes will resume as scheduled.
Southern University Laboratory School, will resume normal operations and classes on Friday, August 28. All virtual classes will resume as scheduled. If you are in an area that has been affected by Hurricane Laura and can not safely return to campus and/or resume classes, please contact (via email) your class instructor or work supervisor directly.
Continue to monitor official Southern University Laboratory School social media channels, School Info app, and our website for the latest information regarding SULS.
Our Social Media Links: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Website
Closure in Anticipation of Hurricane Laura
Out of abundance of caution, Southern University Laboratory School (SULS) facilities will remain closed through August 27.
Southern University Laboratory School (SULS) facilities will remain closed through August 27. The SULS leadership team will work in conjunction with the Southern University System (SUS) to monitor local and national weather broadcasts as it relates to Hurricane Laura.
Closure in Anticipation of Marco and Laura
Out of abundance of caution, Southern University Laboratory School (SULS) facilities will remain closed through August 27.
August 23, 2020
Re: Southern University Laboratory School Weather Updates
Out of abundance of caution, Southern University Laboratory School (SULS) facilities will be closed August 24 through August 26. The SULS leadership team will work in conjunction with the Southern University System (SUS) and continue to monitor local and national weather broadcasts as it relates to storm systems Marco and Laura.
Updates for SULS students:
Virtual classroom schedules will not be followed on Monday through Wednesday to allow families and staff the opportunity to prepare for the potential impact of severe weather. During this time, students may review previous work or additional review materials at their own pace and will not be penalized for the inability to participate. Students should continue to check their Google classrooms for review or enrichment assignments. Teachers are encouraged to provide enrichment activities for students to work on independently via district online-learning platforms.
Updates for SULS employees:
SULS faculty and staff will update their Google websites and provide resources relative to current learning.
We will actively track and monitor the development of Tropical Storm Laura and will release additional guidance no later than Wednesday evening. Please stay tuned to local news outlets, the school app, sulabschool.org and our social media outlets for more information. As always, the safety of our students and faculty is our top priority. Thank you for being active participants in the LAB school experience.