Eunice Elementary School

REMINDERS: **Time springs forward Sunday, March 14th **Students can wear green for 3 Bobcat Bucks on Wednesday, March 17th in recognition of St. Patrick's Day. **Students may purchase Kona Ice at school Friday, March 19th. The costs of these treats are $2, $3, $4, $5, or $6. **View the district modified calendar due to the ice storm at https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/districtcalendar

This year the St. Landry Parish School Board will host a summer learning program for children in grades K through 8, providing not only Language Arts and Math tutoring in a small group setting but also enrichment experiences that will enable students to excel in the 2021- 2022 school year. Students will have opportunities to take virtual field trips, learn about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. The 4-week program will be offered June 7th through July 1st. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and meals will be provided. Let us know if you are interested by going to https://forms.gle/AbnrfL2kUanJPFnAA.

Parents, Students will have the opportunity to attend a summer program this year. Please complete a survey to assist in planning for this program. The survey can be found at the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK16VGKR12bvST_HBZ3w-gd14CDxyykt5Vy-wJkqv6NXQEgg/viewform Thanks!!

This year the St. Landry Parish School Board will host a summer learning program for children in grades K through 8, providing not only Language Arts and Math tutoring in a small group setting but also enrichment experiences that will enable students to excel in the 2021- 2022 school year. Students will have opportunities to take virtual field trips, learn about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. The 4-week program will be offered June 7th through July 1st. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and meals will be provided. Let us know if you are interested by going to http://bit.ly/SLPsummerlearning.

Due to the number of days school was closed, there have been some changes to our district calendar. See below. SLPSB Calendar Updates March 15 - Now a full day of Instruction May 27 & 28 - Now full days of instruction June 1 & 2 - Students must attend for a full day of instruction June 2nd - Last day for students June 4th - Last day for teachers

4th grade families are invited to the book fair on Thursday from 5:00-6:30. The previous post stated Friday instead of Thursday.

Weekly Reminders: **Our Read-A-Thon continues!! Please for others to support by donating for your child’s reading. Thanks **Students can purchase from the book fair daily this week. Families are invited from 5:00-6:30 one night per week: Monday - PreK & K, Tuesday- 1st & 2nd, Wednesday- 3rd, Friday- 4th. **Virtual field trip with NASA Friday. **Remember to pay student’s $25 activity fee if not yet paid. **Refer to the March calendar for more info.

Good evening. I am so happy that our Eunice Elementary students met their Every Minute Counts goal! Because we had fewer than 50 late check-ins and early check-outs, they have earned a FREE DRESS DAY tomorrow (March 3, 2021).

Reminders for next week: **Our Read-A-Thon begins Monday. Students will begin logging the number of minutes that they read throughout the day. Please do the same at home. Students will bring log sheets home Monday. **Dr. Suess Day is March 2nd. For 3 Bobcat Bucks, students can dress as a Dr. Suess character or in colors (red/white). **Scholastic Book Fair is coming!! Students will have the opportunity to make purchases March 8 - 12.

Eunice Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-a-thon this year! Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-a-thon starts Monday March 1st 2021. We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates. Eunice Elementary School is all about reading right now. Would you please tell your friends and family about our Read-a-thon by sharing a quick Facebook post? Click on this link to go to a suggested Facebook post: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/zMwQpk/3

All SLPSB schools and administrative offices will re-open tomorrow, Monday, February 22, 2021.  

"Starting Mon., Feb. 22, teachers & support staff working at K-12 schools & daycares, non-emergency medical transportation staff, pregnant persons and people 55-64 years old with one or more health condition defined by @CDCgov will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. " ~Gov. John Bel Edwards

ALL ST. LANDRY PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 FEBRUARY 17, 2021 OPELOUSAS, LA -- Hazardous road conditions, widespread water and power outages, parish-wide diminished water pressure and boil advisories, as well as ensuring the overall safety of our students and employees necessitates the closing of schools Thursday, February 18, 2021. Additionally, administrative offices will be closed to the public. We will continue to consult with school administrators, the National Weather Service, and the Office of Emergency Preparedness in the decision-making progress regarding the re-opening of schools. Stay informed of future decisions regarding school re-openings via our SLP app, our district website and our social media pages.

ALL ST. LANDRY PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 FEBRUARY 17, 2021 OPELOUSAS, LA -- Hazardous road conditions, widespread water and power outages, parish-wide diminished water pressure and boil advisories, as well as ensuring the overall safety of our students and employees necessitates the closing of schools Thursday, February 18, 2021. Additionally, administrative offices will be closed to the public. We will continue to consult with school administrators, the National Weather Service, and the Office of Emergency Preparedness in the decision-making progress regarding the re-opening of schools. Stay informed of future decisions regarding school reopenings via our SLP app, our district website and our social media pages.

ALL ST. LANDRY PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021 FEBRUARY 16, 2021 OPELOUSAS, LA -- St. Landry Parish Public schools and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Hazardous road conditions and power outages have resulted in the district’s decision to close facilities for our students, bus drivers, and employees’ safety. We will continue to monitor road conditions and consult with the NWS and the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEM) in order to ensure the safety of our students and employees. Stay informed of future decisions regarding school re-openings via our SLP app, our district website and our social media pages.

Kindergarten registration is now open at all schools. You can register in person or online. Click the link for more information on how to register and what is needed for registration. https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/kn_registration_by_school

SLPSB is Celebrating Black History Month - February 2021

Reminder: The deadline to exit St. Landry Parish Virtual Learning Academy in preparation to return to in-school learning is tomorrow, January 22, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. You must visit your child's base school to unenroll. Students returning to in-school learning will begin on Monday, February 1, 2021.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all SLP schools and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, January 18, 2021.

Calling all Kindergarten SuperHeroes... Keep your eyes on our social media pages, our new SLP app, and our website for further information on the upcoming kindergarten registration. Tell all your friends!