Port Barre Elementary School

Hiring Long-Term Sub School Bus Drivers ~Must be 21 years of age ~High School Diploma or GED Required ~ Must have a clean driving record ~Must have no criminal background ~Must pass drug screening ~Must pass a CDL physical ~SLPSB will pay for the training class; 4-year employment contract must be signed ~Must be able to commit to one month of training, Monday - Friday, 8-4 ~Classes begin in June ~For more information, contact Rebecca Beard - Call 337.594.5080 *Please share!

School Lunch Hero Day is an annual celebration in the United States that honors the hardworking school nutrition professionals who serve healthy meals to students every day. It is typically celebrated on the first Friday in May, which falls on May 5th, 2023. The day was created by the School Nutrition Association (SNA) to recognize the important role that school nutrition professionals play in promoting child nutrition, wellness, and academic achievement. It is a way to show appreciation for the individuals who work behind the scenes to ensure that students receive nutritious meals that fuel their bodies and minds.

The St. Landry Parish School Board is seeking community input in its search for a superintendent. If you wish to give input, complete the survey linked below. https://forms.gle/wTkr4WxHBpdkFKLt9 The survey will close on May 3rd at 11:59 PM.

The Special Education Advisory Council (S.E.A.C.) Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 4:15 PM at the St. Landry Pupil Appraisal Center. To view the agenda, go to https://5il.co/1t5cp

4th Grade students enjoyed exploring the possibilities of consumers and sellers today in Social Studies. 💵💳

April 22, 2023, is Earth Day. On this day, we celebrate our planet and raise awareness about the importance of taking care of the environment. Let's reflect on our daily habits and consider making sustainable choices to protect the planet for future generations.

Easter fun in Mrs. Krystal and Mrs. Campbell's first grade class 🐣

Happy Easter!!

Mrs. Keys and her 4th grade students (Jolie M., Marleigh D., Brayleigh S., Julia D.) participated in a hair donation ceremony for children diagnosed with cancer as an act of kindness for PBE's Act of Kindness Day. Each of them made a donation of at least 8 inches to the organization Children With Hair Loss sharing the message that even a little bit goes a long way. ❤️💇‍♀️

In-parish transfer requests are now being accepted. To request an in-parish transfer, visit https://forms.gle/HbSYNGdNdHWsXPuE9. The deadline is June 9, 2023.

Autism Awareness Month is observed in April. During this month, we reflect on the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. This month serves as a reminder of the need for increased understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism and their families.

Mrs. Krystal and Mrs. Campbell's 1st graders loved hunting for Easter eggs to practice place value!

Congrats to PBE 4H member Lenzie for receiving a: Blue ribbon/Metal/Overall winner in recycled art Red ribbon/2nd place - discovering 4-H test Blue ribbon - commodity poster We are so proud of your accomplishments!

PBES Weekly Newsletter for April 3-14 https://www.smore.com/jst53

With the help of our entire school, our 4H club was able to donate 6.5 crawfish sacks of can tabs to the Cajun Woodstock Festival for the children of St. Jude's hospital. Thank you to all who donated. Please continue saving for next year!

St. Landry Parish School Board's CAMP ACCELERATE - Student Registration Grades K - 8 is now open! CAMP ACCELERATE is from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday Dates: June 5th -June 29th Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Register: https://tinyurl.com/SLPCAMPA

Mrs. Krystal and Mrs. Campbell's 1st graders learned to tell time this week! Today they created their own watches and had a blast recording the time shown on their classmate's watch!

PBES Reminder: School dismisses at 12 noon today. There is no Learning Beyond the Bell or REAL tutoring today. Coca Cola Pickup is from 12:30-3:00. Please drive on the side of the school for pickup.

​Kindergarten Registration for new students to St. Landry Parish is now online. Please share the following information with anyone wishing to newly enroll their child in kindergarten in St. Landry Parish School District. Who can enroll? ~Your child is eligible if he/she is a new kindergarten student to St. Landry Parish Schools in the 2023-2024 school year. ~Your child is eligible if he/she is five years of age by September 30, 2023. ~Your child is eligible if he or she was born between Oct. 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018. ~Your child is eligible if he/she is a current SLP Head Start Student who qualifies with age. To register, go to​ https://stlandry.edgear.net/register/

☘️Mrs. Krystal and Mrs. Campbell's first graders built leprechaun traps this week! They set them up around the classroom today in hopes to catch a leprechaun on St. Patrick's day! ☘️