Finishing last is sometimes a winning move!
Some elementary schoolers race through tests to see who can finish first. And their grades reflect their hurried, incomplete responses. Remind your elementary schooler that it is important to take time to double-check answers. Your child may finish the test last, but grades will likely improve.
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Some elementary schoolers race through tests to see who can finish first. And their grades reflect their hurried, incomplete responses. Remind your elementary schooler that it is important to take time to double-check answers. Your child may finish the test last, but grades will likely improve.
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❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Thursday, January 29, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
Discover the true stories behind local history
Is your street named for a tree or a famous person? How did your town get its name? What other questions can your child think of about where you live? Head to the library together and research some local history. Your child may enjoy looking at copies of your local newspaper from long ago. Encourage your child to find out more by interviewing some older citizens about their experiences.
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Is your street named for a tree or a famous person? How did your town get its name? What other questions can your child think of about where you live? Head to the library together and research some local history. Your child may enjoy looking at copies of your local newspaper from long ago. Encourage your child to find out more by interviewing some older citizens about their experiences.
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📚 School Resumes Tomorrow! ❄️ We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026!
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Dismissal: Students will dismiss beginning at 12:00 noon.
🚫 No 21st Century Program: There will be no after-school tutoring tomorrow due to early dismissal.
🧥 Cold Weather Attire: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather.
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support. 💙
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Dismissal: Students will dismiss beginning at 12:00 noon.
🚫 No 21st Century Program: There will be no after-school tutoring tomorrow due to early dismissal.
🧥 Cold Weather Attire: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather.
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support. 💙
These student achievement tips are family-approved
In a survey, families of high achieving high school students were asked how to raise a child who is successful in school. Their top tips? Stay engaged and emphasize the value of education. Take time to talk together and respect your child's opinions. Give your student an ethical foundation. Get involved with the things that interest your child. And let your child know your love is unconditional.
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In a survey, families of high achieving high school students were asked how to raise a child who is successful in school. Their top tips? Stay engaged and emphasize the value of education. Take time to talk together and respect your child's opinions. Give your student an ethical foundation. Get involved with the things that interest your child. And let your child know your love is unconditional.
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Attitude turns a failure into a useful lesson
It took Thomas Edison hundreds of tries before he found the right materials for his light bulb. But each time he learned what wouldn't work, Edison got closer to finding out what would, and he kept going. Help your elementary schooler take that same attitude. When your child makes a mistake, ask "What do you know now that you didn't before?" Experience is a good teacher when children pay attention to the lesson.
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It took Thomas Edison hundreds of tries before he found the right materials for his light bulb. But each time he learned what wouldn't work, Edison got closer to finding out what would, and he kept going. Help your elementary schooler take that same attitude. When your child makes a mistake, ask "What do you know now that you didn't before?" Experience is a good teacher when children pay attention to the lesson.
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Increase responsibilities and privileges at the same time
Children's responsibilities should grow and change as they get older. When giving your child responsibility for a new chore, emphasize the positive reasons for the change. Praise your child for being able to do the job "now that you're so grown up." And as you add responsibilities, consider adding privileges, too. A child who is old enough to do laundry is also old enough to decide what to wear in the morning.
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Children's responsibilities should grow and change as they get older. When giving your child responsibility for a new chore, emphasize the positive reasons for the change. Praise your child for being able to do the job "now that you're so grown up." And as you add responsibilities, consider adding privileges, too. A child who is old enough to do laundry is also old enough to decide what to wear in the morning.
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Make reading aloud an interactive activity
When you read together, try these tips to boost your child's reading comprehension. Pause from time to time to ask questions about the story, such as, "Why do you think the character did that?" Help your child make connections between things in the reading and familiar experiences or ideas. And when you finish reading, have your child act out the story.
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When you read together, try these tips to boost your child's reading comprehension. Pause from time to time to ask questions about the story, such as, "Why do you think the character did that?" Help your child make connections between things in the reading and familiar experiences or ideas. And when you finish reading, have your child act out the story.
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Important St. Landry Parish School Board District-Wide Closure Notice
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
Everyone benefits when you get involved at school
Volunteers work for free, but not for nothing. There are lots of benefits to volunteering at school. You'll learn what's going on and get another perspective on what your child tells you. You'll have things to talk about with your child. You'll have a chance to develop valuable workplace skills, such as project management or fundraising. And you'll be able to make a difference to every child in the school.
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Volunteers work for free, but not for nothing. There are lots of benefits to volunteering at school. You'll learn what's going on and get another perspective on what your child tells you. You'll have things to talk about with your child. You'll have a chance to develop valuable workplace skills, such as project management or fundraising. And you'll be able to make a difference to every child in the school.
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We are so proud of our 4-H members for going above and beyond, showing dedication even outside of school hours.
These members attended the Holiday Sweets Workshop during Christmas Break.
Members your willingness to learn, participate, and make the most of every opportunity is what 4-H is all about. Keep up the great work! These opportunities would not be possible without their amazing parents. Thank you!
Port Barre Elementary will celebrate 100 days of school on tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026. Students may wear a 100 day of school shirt with jeans. Pre-K and Kindergarten students may also choose to dress like they are 100 years old.
📣 Student Challenge Announcement
Port Barre Elementary Students—It’s a Challenge!
Bring in your Raising Cane’s fundraiser receipts from January 22nd and help your class win big! Receipts MUST be turned in to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, January 23rd in order to be included. Receipts will not be accepted after 1/23/26.
🍗🥤 The class with the highest total in receipts will earn a Raising Cane’s Party!
Every receipt counts—so don’t forget to turn yours in!
📣 Student Challenge Announcement
Port Barre Elementary Students—It’s a Challenge!
Bring in your Raising Cane’s fundraiser receipts from January 22nd and help your class win big! Receipts MUST be turned in to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, January 23rd in order to be included. Receipts will not be accepted after 1/23/26.
🍗🥤 The class with the highest total in receipts will earn a Raising Cane’s Party!
Every receipt counts—so don’t forget to turn yours in!
Port Barre Elementary Students—It’s a Challenge!
Bring in your Raising Cane’s fundraiser receipts from January 22nd and help your class win big! Receipts MUST be turned in to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, January 23rd in order to be included. Receipts will not be accepted after 1/23/26.
🍗🥤 The class with the highest total in receipts will earn a Raising Cane’s Party!
Every receipt counts—so don’t forget to turn yours in!
Teach your child how to find answers to questions
"How do you spell…?" "What’s a…?" "Where is…?" Students are full of questions. It's important that they learn how to find the answers for themselves in reliable sources. When your elementary schooler asks you a question, demonstrate how to look up the answer in a reference book or online. Your child will not only answer the question, but will also learn how to find the answers to others.
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"How do you spell…?" "What’s a…?" "Where is…?" Students are full of questions. It's important that they learn how to find the answers for themselves in reliable sources. When your elementary schooler asks you a question, demonstrate how to look up the answer in a reference book or online. Your child will not only answer the question, but will also learn how to find the answers to others.
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Easier mornings start the night before
In many families, weekday mornings are often rushed and disorganized. To make yours more manageable, get ready the night before. Have your child lay out clothes, pack up schoolwork and put schoolbags by the door. Make sure your child gets enough sleep, too. Sleepy, crabby kids are hard on families and teachers, and they also can't learn well. Fuel your child's brain for learning with portable breakfast choices that can go out the door with your child.
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In many families, weekday mornings are often rushed and disorganized. To make yours more manageable, get ready the night before. Have your child lay out clothes, pack up schoolwork and put schoolbags by the door. Make sure your child gets enough sleep, too. Sleepy, crabby kids are hard on families and teachers, and they also can't learn well. Fuel your child's brain for learning with portable breakfast choices that can go out the door with your child.
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Build social skills…one compliment at a time
Young children are naturally self-centered. But you can help your child grow out of this and learn to appreciate other people. Encourage your child to compliment at least one person at school each day. Explain that compliments should be sincere, so your child will have to look for positive things that friends and teachers do. Each evening, ask who your child complimented and why.
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Young children are naturally self-centered. But you can help your child grow out of this and learn to appreciate other people. Encourage your child to compliment at least one person at school each day. Explain that compliments should be sincere, so your child will have to look for positive things that friends and teachers do. Each evening, ask who your child complimented and why.
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Port Barre Elementary will celebrate 100 days of school on Friday, January 23, 2026. Students may wear a 100 day of school shirt. Pre-K and Kindergarten students may also choose to dress like they are 100 years old.
🎒 PBES Collects All of These! 🎒 Every little bit helps support our students! 💙
✔️ Community Coffee – Cash for Schools (save your labels)
✔️ Box Tops for Education (get the app and just scan your receipt!)
✔️ Pull Tabs from Cans (4H donates them to St. Jude)
Thank you for supporting PBES -- your participation truly makes a difference! 🙌
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders .
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- No school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School resumes Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
- 21st Century tutoring this week is from January 20 - 22, 2026. Full January schedule on newsletter
- Raising Cane's fundraiser night Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3 to 8 PM. Mention Port Barre Elementary School at the restaurant or use code RCFUND96 when ordering online or through the app, and Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to our school!
- The 100th day of school will be celebrated Friday, January 23, 2026. Students may wear a 100 day shirt.
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of January 12 - 16, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- No school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School resumes Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
- 21st Century tutoring this week is from January 20 - 22, 2026. Full January schedule on newsletter
- Raising Cane's fundraiser night Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3 to 8 PM. Mention Port Barre Elementary School at the restaurant or use code RCFUND96 when ordering online or through the app, and Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to our school!
- The 100th day of school will be celebrated Friday, January 23, 2026. Students may wear a 100 day shirt.
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of January 12 - 16, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌