Best Practice Associates, Inc. and Center for the Deaf

06/20/2026

“Dyslexia, Wolf said, is the result of a brain that’s organized in a different way. In many children, this is because the right hemisphere tries to muscle the strengths of the left, specifically at tasks that are the domain of the left, like many language functions.

When the reading circuit is being dominated by the right hemisphere, it takes longer for the information that goes to both hemispheres to get together.”

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/41845/understanding-dyslexia-and-the-reading-brain-in-kids?

06/20/2026

💛 Enjoy your summer!💛

05/24/2026

Congratulations on a great year at school & playing ball! So proud of all you accomplish! You can accomplish many things!!!!! 💙💚

05/23/2026

This little girl is sunshine in a bottle! Her love & caring for others is unbelievable. Congratulations for all your success this school year.💙💛

Thank you to one of the most outstanding, kind, & caring teachers I have ever met & worked with. You are so very appreciated! 💙💛

05/23/2026

So proud of all the hard work of these two young men. They bring such joy to my heart. Congratulations for a successful year! 💙💚

05/23/2026

These two sisters are joy & love wrapped up into little girls. They will succeed at everything they put their minds to. They fill my heart with love. Congratulations on a very successful year!!!!!💙💚

05/23/2026

Congratulations Jovel on your 7th grade graduation! Onward to HCS!!!! May all your dreams come true!!!❤️

05/16/2026

Soooo proud of this young man! As a bilateral cochlear implant wearer he has conquered so many mountains & continues to push on! He will do great things with his life. Congratulations Jovel!!!!

🌟🌟 SEVENTH GRADE SPOTLIGHT🌟🌟

My name is Jovel. I have attended Saint Matthew's since 3rd grade. My best memory at SMES is when we went to Camp Allen in Texas for 4 days. We did so many fun things. I learned some of the survival skills. My advice to younger students is to focus on their study habits, be always kind to others, and show support to others. A bible verse I like to live by is, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 (NIV).
In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends and go to the field to play soccer with my teammates. I plan to attend Houma Christian High School in the fall.

Dream big and aim high, Jovel!💙💚
“May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” Psalm 20:4

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

We are so excited to share great news — St. Matthew’s Episcopal School has been named a Top 5 finalist in Point of Vue’s 2026 People’s Choice Contest!
We have advanced to the final voting round in the following categories:

📚Private School
🍎Teacher- Ashley Scott
Yay, Ms. Ashley!!😄

Voting will take place from May 18 - May 30!