So proud of our 4-H members for completing their project books and earning awards for all their hard work this year! 📘💚
A special congratulations to Randi K for placing 1st with her project book—what an amazing accomplishment! She will be attending the end-of-the-year 4-H banquet with her family, and we couldn’t be more excited for her.
Way to go, 4-H members! Your dedication and effort truly shine!
Reminder: Summer learning papers went home with students. Please complete and return to school by Thursday, May 7. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your child's teacher.
Summer learning 21st Century STEM/enrichment papers went home with students. Please complete and return to school by Thursday, May 7. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your child's teacher.
Today we celebrate the amazing nurses across St. Landry Parish! 🐾✨
Thank you for your tireless dedication, your compassion, and for keeping our children safe every single day. You make our district a better place! We are so grateful to have you on our team!
Thank you for your tireless dedication, your compassion, and for keeping our children safe every single day. You make our district a better place! We are so grateful to have you on our team!
Use a journal to promote natural curiosity
Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Encourage that curiosity by helping your child keep a nature journal. While looking out the window or exploring outside, your elementary schooler can draw or make notes about local plants, animals and insects. Have your student include the date and place of each sighting. Then, help your child research the finds online and add facts to the diary.
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Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Encourage that curiosity by helping your child keep a nature journal. While looking out the window or exploring outside, your elementary schooler can draw or make notes about local plants, animals and insects. Have your student include the date and place of each sighting. Then, help your child research the finds online and add facts to the diary.
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Battle obesity with screen-free activities
Childhood obesity is a major health issue, and TV and other screen devices are a part of the problem. In one study of overweight kids, researchers found that those who were encouraged to spend less time with screens lost weight. Set limits on passive recreational screen use, and encourage your child to engage in lots of active, screen-free activities.
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Childhood obesity is a major health issue, and TV and other screen devices are a part of the problem. In one study of overweight kids, researchers found that those who were encouraged to spend less time with screens lost weight. Set limits on passive recreational screen use, and encourage your child to engage in lots of active, screen-free activities.
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May calendar
Summer learning papers went home with students. Please complete and return to school by Wednesday, May 6. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your child's teacher.
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders!
👉https://app.smore.com/n/urw82
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
🎖️May calendar on newsletter.
📊 We did meet our attendance goal for the week of April 27 - May 1, 2026. Please help us ensure students arrive on time and stay for the full school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for all the details!
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
🎖️May calendar on newsletter.
📊 We did meet our attendance goal for the week of April 27 - May 1, 2026. Please help us ensure students arrive on time and stay for the full school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for all the details!
Behind every successful student is a teacher who never gave up on them.🌟
To the ones who make learning an adventure: Thank you. 📝 We are so grateful for our incredible educators who go above and beyond every single day. This week, we celebrate the passion, patience, and dedication of our educators!
To the ones who make learning an adventure: Thank you. 📝 We are so grateful for our incredible educators who go above and beyond every single day. This week, we celebrate the passion, patience, and dedication of our educators!
Appreciate the effort that goes into education
May 4-8 is National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. Take a moment to appreciate those who are working hard every day to help students succeed, starting with yourself. Then, consider sending a thank-you note to a helpful teacher or staff member. When schools and families join forces, students thrive.
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May 4-8 is National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. Take a moment to appreciate those who are working hard every day to help students succeed, starting with yourself. Then, consider sending a thank-you note to a helpful teacher or staff member. When schools and families join forces, students thrive.
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When you relax, your child will, too
Kids can suffer from stress just like adults. And that stress can have a negative impact on their studies, relationships and sleep. The first step in helping your child relax is to relax yourself. Move slowly and talk in a quiet voice. Sit in a comfortable place together. Close your eyes and listen to soothing music. Or, take an imaginary trip together by describing a peaceful place. Ask your child to imagine what you'll do there.
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Kids can suffer from stress just like adults. And that stress can have a negative impact on their studies, relationships and sleep. The first step in helping your child relax is to relax yourself. Move slowly and talk in a quiet voice. Sit in a comfortable place together. Close your eyes and listen to soothing music. Or, take an imaginary trip together by describing a peaceful place. Ask your child to imagine what you'll do there.
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Encourage creative thinking with 'circular' stories
Telling "circular stories" is a fun way to get your child's creativity flowing. Gather family members and start a made-up story: "Once upon a time there was a knight who was sent by the king on a dangerous mission." After a sentence or two, it's the next person's turn to continue the tale. Keep going around the circle until the story is finished with the magic words "The End."
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Telling "circular stories" is a fun way to get your child's creativity flowing. Gather family members and start a made-up story: "Once upon a time there was a knight who was sent by the king on a dangerous mission." After a sentence or two, it's the next person's turn to continue the tale. Keep going around the circle until the story is finished with the magic words "The End."
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✨🗣️ May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! 🗣️✨
Communication is the heart of how we connect with the world. This month, we’re spreading awareness about the importance of early intervention and accessible communication for everyone.
Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.💙🙌
Communication is the heart of how we connect with the world. This month, we’re spreading awareness about the importance of early intervention and accessible communication for everyone.
Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.Whether it’s through speech, sign, or assistive technology, every voice deserves to be heard.💙🙌
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
Please be advised that our scheduled field trip has been rescheduled for MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 due to the forecasted inclement weather. Our priority is always the safety and comfort of our students during
off-campus travel.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate these changes. We are looking forward to a great (and hopefully drier) trip next week!
Best regards,
Second grade teachers
Port Barre Elementary
Please be advised that our scheduled field trip has been rescheduled for MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 due to the forecasted inclement weather. Our priority is always the safety and comfort of our students during
off-campus travel.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate these changes. We are looking forward to a great (and hopefully drier) trip next week!
Best regards,
Second grade teachers
Port Barre Elementary
Teach your child to ask proofreading questions
Careless errors in writing can make your child's points unclear. Help your student give written work a final "once-over" before turning it in. Teach your child to ask: Is every sentence complete, beginning with a capital and ending with a punctuation mark? Does my paper say what I want it to? Have I checked the spelling? Have I used commas and apostrophes as needed? Is my writing legible? Is this my best work?
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Careless errors in writing can make your child's points unclear. Help your student give written work a final "once-over" before turning it in. Teach your child to ask: Is every sentence complete, beginning with a capital and ending with a punctuation mark? Does my paper say what I want it to? Have I checked the spelling? Have I used commas and apostrophes as needed? Is my writing legible? Is this my best work?
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📚🍕 Summer reading just got even better! From June through August, kids who meet their parent-set reading goals can earn a FREE single-topping Personal Pan Pizza from participating Pizza Hut locations!
Simply use the BOOK IT! Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem tasty rewards along the way.
Make reading part of the summer fun--because every page can lead to pizza! 🎉
Simply use the BOOK IT! Mobile App to set goals, track progress, and redeem tasty rewards along the way.
Make reading part of the summer fun--because every page can lead to pizza! 🎉
📢 Kindergarten Registration Now Open! If your child will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026, you can now register them for kindergarten in St. Landry Parish!
✅ Register online: https://stlandry.edgear.net/register/
📄 Prefer paper? Registration packets are available at the school's office. You can pick one up, complete it, and return it during school hours.
⚠️ Important: Students who attended Pre-K at Port Barre Elementary do NOT need to register again.
We look forward to welcoming our newest students! 🎒✨
✅ Register online: https://stlandry.edgear.net/register/
📄 Prefer paper? Registration packets are available at the school's office. You can pick one up, complete it, and return it during school hours.
⚠️ Important: Students who attended Pre-K at Port Barre Elementary do NOT need to register again.
We look forward to welcoming our newest students! 🎒✨
As we near the end of the school year, please make sure we have your current mailing address on file. If your address has changed, send the updated information to your child’s homeroom teacher or contact the front office.
We will be mailing report cards at the end of May, so it’s important that we have accurate information.
Thank you for helping us ensure we have your correct mailing address!
We will be mailing report cards at the end of May, so it’s important that we have accurate information.
Thank you for helping us ensure we have your correct mailing address!
Tomorrow is the final day of LEAP testing for our 4th grade students -Social Studies! 📚
Please help your child be ready by making sure they get a good night’s rest and start the day with a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to stay confident and do their very best--we know they can do it!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can help our students succeed! 💙
Please help your child be ready by making sure they get a good night’s rest and start the day with a healthy breakfast. Encourage them to stay confident and do their very best--we know they can do it!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can help our students succeed! 💙