Garrett Morgan: The Black Edison
Garrett Morgan created early versions of the traffic light and gas mask. He began as a sewing machine mechanic before patenting and improved sewing machine design and a hair-straightening product, among other inventions. His breathing device, known as a safety hood, later provided the blueprint for World War I gas masks. In 1923, Morgan invented a safer traffic light.
Video: https://youtu.be/g_UoUZT62Ds?si=M65sYGp8ayGlu0Uz
Further Reading: https://www.biography.com/inventors/garrett-morgan
Substitute Teachers Needed in Our Amazing West Baton Rouge Parish Schools! Learn how you can become a substitute teacher at one of the best school districts in the region.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 9AM - 12PM
West Baton Rouge School Board Ofice 3761 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA 70767
Lonnie Johnson: Inventor of the Super Soaker
Lonnie Johnson invented the Super Soaker in 1989 and has since dedicated his engineering skills to creating more efficient rechargeable batteries and sustainable solar power.
Biography Video: https://youtu.be/K8uaocyFkIs?si=y6tiysXBT4Wvopps
Further Reading: https://www.biography.com/inventors/lonnie-g-johnson
Jerry Lawson: The Father of Modern Gaming
Jerry Lawson pioneered home video gaming in the 1970s by helping create the Fairchild Channel F, the first home video game system with interchangeable games.
Biography Video #1: https://youtu.be/pvJ3OFbbCLA?si=Zq-HZFkfLnJhPO5z
Biography Video #2: https://youtu.be/JncumQtga4w?si=gYxpe-y7GaqbiMTU
Further Reading: https://www.biography.com/inventor/jerry-lawson
Join us for the WBR Educators Job Fair on March 24 anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m at the WBR Convention/Conference Center in Port Allen. Register now at wbrschools.net
Celebrate Black History Month with PAE by learning about trailblazing African Americans with us! Stay tuned for a new post each day!
Also, students can wear Black History Free Dress (with uniform bottoms) each Monday in February. Some ideas include shirts that represent HBCUs, famous African Americans, fictional Black characters, or African countries.
Greetings! Attendance for our snow days will be input into the system tomorrow. If your distant learning packet was not completed, an absence will be entered for each day we were out. We will update your attendance once your packet is turned in.
¡Saludos! La asistencia a nuestros días de nieve se ingresará en el sistema mañana. Si no completó su paquete de aprendizaje a distancia, se ingresará una ausencia por cada día que no estuvo presente. Actualizaremos su asistencia una vez que entregue su paquete.
WBR Parish students staying in the classroom despite statewide increase in absenteeism
https://www.wbrz.com/news/wbr-parish-students-staying-in-the-classroom-despite-statewide-increase-in-absenteeism?fbclid=IwY2xjawIHf8RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQEaqbxqqd4ajlhjfjfKmyhszAFaOQMCD8O_SkmYEhcPelzo9ObAk3xUoA_aem_7VlxndAH0bO8ne1N4yztJg
Join us for the WBR Educators Job Fair on March 24 at 2:00. Register now at wbrschools.net
WBR Schools will remain closed tomorrow, 1/24/25.
Please note that WBR Schools will be closed on 1/23/25.
Please note the updated closure announcement for 1/21/25 and 1/22/25.
Reminder that there is no school tomorrow in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Please note that we are monitoring the possible winter storm.
After the lastest update from officials, all WBR Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students should complete the distance education student work assignment for attendance credit.
Join us for Math & Literacy Night from 5:00pm - 6:00pm! Students attending Math & Literacy Night will receive a free dress coupon and a coupon for a free kids meals from Raising Canes! The Book Fair will also be open from 4:30pm - 5:30pm so you can shop before the fun and games begin! (cash, card, and tap payment accepted)
Check out the new (free) Wi-Fi access points around WBR!
Students return January 7th. We can't wait to see you!
Wishing you a Happy New Year! We can't wait to see everyone in 2025!
Wishing you and your families all the magic and joy of the season. Merry Christmas from your WBR family.
