Lawtell Elementary School

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.

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

JUMPSTART SUMMERS PROGRAM APPLICATIONS ~Open to all current students enrolled in St. Landry Parish public schools in 9th through 12th grade (MEDIA ARTS is open to students in grades 7-12) ~ Courses are designed to prepare students for careers involving specialized skill sets. ~Students can earn up to $2,000.00 depending on the program. ~Program begins May 30th and ends August 1st. ~Program contingent on the number of applicants. ~The application will close on May 5th. Link to Register: https://tinyurl.com/slpjss

​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/

Last night, the Board approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar. You can find it by going to https://www.slpsb.org/page/calendars. Have a wonderful weekend!

School Choice applications are now open. Here is the link to the application and letter: https://5il.co/1q30x

We are getting ready for our 1st Annual SLP Arts and STEAM Festival happening this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM around the Opelousas Courthouse square. We snapped a few photos of the setup at Java Square this morning. (Pictured are Bree Sargent, ACA Education Director, Paige Thomas, ACA Education Manager, and Heather Wallace, SLP Gifted & Talented Students Instructor)

Public Schools Week is Feb. 27 - Mar. 3! Join us in celebrating public schools and the dedicated educators and professionals supporting students in many ways. There are so many ways you can make an impact: ⭐Share your school success story on social media ⭐Thank your child’s teacher or principal ⭐Serve on a school or district committee ⭐Volunteer at your school #PublicSchoolProud #PSW23

We're excited to announce that our 1st Annual St. Landry Parish Schools Student Arts and STEAM Festival will happen this Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 AM to 3 PM on the Opelousas Courthouse Square. We're thankful to the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this happen. There will be school bands, student artists, our robotics teams, and so much more. This event is free and open to everyone! Please come out and support our students and bring friends!

We're super excited to announce our 1st Annual Student Arts Expo will happen on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10 AM to 3 PM on the Opelousas Courthouse Square. We are so very thankful of the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this happen. There will be school bands, student artists, our robotics teams, and so much more. This event is free and open to everyone! Please come out and support our students and bring friends!

MACA will have its annual Black History Program, " A Celebration of Culture," on February 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Admission is $5 (cash only). Tickets can only be purchased at the door. There will be no online ticket sales. We hope you will come out and watch.

Board members are elected to serve our students! Today we recognize Tiffany Nolan. We welcome you as our District 11 Board member. Thanks for your interest in SLP education!#slpproud

2023 School Board Recognition Month-Supporting success for all students!! Today we recognize Timmakah Hardy. We welcome you as our District 12 Board member. Thanks for your interest in SLP education!#slpproud

A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: All schools and administrative offices will dismiss early tomorrow, January 24th due to forecasted severe weather in our area. High schools will dismiss at 11:30 and Elementary schools at 12:30. All sports and after school activities will be canceled.

We appreciate our school board members! Today we recognize Hazel Sias, (District 10). Thanks for your passionate resolve in for advocating for our students! #slpproud

Strong Schools = Strong Communities Thank your school board for helping to strengthen our school and communities. Today we recognize Randy Wagley, (District 9). Thanks for your diplomatic character and for advocating for our students! #slpproud

School board members devote hours of their time each week to provide leadership for our school district. Please take time to thank a school board member! Today we recognize Kyle Boss, (District 8). Thanks for your candid demeanor & your dedication to advocating for our students!

Early Learning Network Registration Begins - If you have a child age birth to five, consider registering them at an SLP headstart, childcare center or pre-kindergarten program. https://earlylearningnetworkslp.org/enrollment

School boards set policies and make decisions that empower our youth to realize their aspirations and dreams. Today we recognize Robert Gautreaux. We welcome you as our District 7 Board member. Thanks for your interest in SLP education!#slpproud