Test anxiety goes down when students prepare
Children with test anxiety are so afraid of failing that they can't do their best. It doesn't help to tell them to relax. What does help is preparation. Help your child find a quiet study space. Then, help your student spread studying out over several days. Make sure that your child gets enough sleep, and on test day, offer a vote of confidence: "I know you will do well. You're prepared."
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Children with test anxiety are so afraid of failing that they can't do their best. It doesn't help to tell them to relax. What does help is preparation. Help your child find a quiet study space. Then, help your student spread studying out over several days. Make sure that your child gets enough sleep, and on test day, offer a vote of confidence: "I know you will do well. You're prepared."
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Set the timer to jumpstart writing
To encourage your child to write, try writing together. With your child, choose a topic. Then, set a timer for five to seven minutes. Both of you write whatever comes into your heads and keep writing, even if it doesn't make sense. When the timer goes off, stop writing and share what you each wrote. This also works to help jumpstart a writing assignment when your child says, "I can't think of anything to write about."
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To encourage your child to write, try writing together. With your child, choose a topic. Then, set a timer for five to seven minutes. Both of you write whatever comes into your heads and keep writing, even if it doesn't make sense. When the timer goes off, stop writing and share what you each wrote. This also works to help jumpstart a writing assignment when your child says, "I can't think of anything to write about."
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More choices can reduce power struggles
Power struggles with elementary schoolers are losing battles. To avoid them, give your child options rather than orders. "Would you like to do your reading now or after dinner?" Just be sure you can live with all the options you offer. If some things are out of the question, say so. "You may choose when to do your math, but the rule is that there is no screen time until schoolwork is done."
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Power struggles with elementary schoolers are losing battles. To avoid them, give your child options rather than orders. "Would you like to do your reading now or after dinner?" Just be sure you can live with all the options you offer. If some things are out of the question, say so. "You may choose when to do your math, but the rule is that there is no screen time until schoolwork is done."
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📅 Attendance Matters! We did not meet our attendance goal last week. We came so close, but did not meet or exceed 95%. Please help us reach our goal this week by ensuring students are at school on time and for the entire day. Remember late arrivals and early check outs count against our attendance goal. Every minute counts! 🙌
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📅 Attendance Matters! We did not meet our attendance goal last week. We came so close, but did not meet or exceed 95%. Please help us reach our goal this week by ensuring students are at school on time and for the entire day. Remember late arrivals and early check outs count against our attendance goal. Every minute counts! 🙌
Encourage writing with fun activities
Encourage your child to write with activities that make writing fun. You might make a family cookbook and let your child name the recipes and write stories about times your family ate a particular dish. Or, encourage your student to keep a journal of funny ideas, jokes and events. You can suggest making a photo album together and have your child write the captions. Or, each of you write down and share your dreams for your child's future.
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Encourage your child to write with activities that make writing fun. You might make a family cookbook and let your child name the recipes and write stories about times your family ate a particular dish. Or, encourage your student to keep a journal of funny ideas, jokes and events. You can suggest making a photo album together and have your child write the captions. Or, each of you write down and share your dreams for your child's future.
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View report cards as the start of a better future
Whether your child's report card is full of good or bad news, the way you handle it can affect your student's success in school. Review the report card together. Help your child see the link between effort and outcome. Is the time your elementary schooler is spending on studying paying off? Then, based on the report, help your child set some new learning goals. If grades aren't what they should be, work with the teacher to create an action plan to help your child improve.
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Whether your child's report card is full of good or bad news, the way you handle it can affect your student's success in school. Review the report card together. Help your child see the link between effort and outcome. Is the time your elementary schooler is spending on studying paying off? Then, based on the report, help your child set some new learning goals. If grades aren't what they should be, work with the teacher to create an action plan to help your child improve.
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Our PBE 4-H members had a fantastic time participating in Fall Activity Day! From creative pumpkin decorating and colorful posters to showing off their adorable pets, everyone’s hard work and enthusiasm shined bright. 🌟
We’re so proud of their creativity, responsibility, and 4-H spirit! 💚🍀
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Keys’ homeroom! 🎉
These math superstars earned 100 perfect scores in math iReady! 🧮✨
To celebrate their hard work and dedication, they enjoyed some well-deserved STEM time — learning, creating, and having fun along the way! 🔬🤖💡
Way to go, Mrs. Keys’ class! Keep up the amazing work! 👏💚
Happy Halloween! 👻
Math makes sense when you spell it out
Writing numbers out in word form is a good way for your child to understand the mathematical concept of place value. Write a list of four or five numbers, such as 562, 73, 184, 16 and 43. Have your child write them in words: five hundred sixty-two, seventy-three, and so on. Then, try it in reverse. Write down the words and ask your child to write the numbers.
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Writing numbers out in word form is a good way for your child to understand the mathematical concept of place value. Write a list of four or five numbers, such as 562, 73, 184, 16 and 43. Have your child write them in words: five hundred sixty-two, seventy-three, and so on. Then, try it in reverse. Write down the words and ask your child to write the numbers.
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🎃Tomorrow, Friday, October 31 - Boo-tiful Costumes & Sweet Acts of Kindness 👻 We are excited to celebrate Boo-tiful Costumes and Sweet Acts of Kindness tomorrow! Students may wear their Halloween costumes, but please remember to follow these important guidelines to keep things fun and school-appropriate:
Costume Guidelines:
✅ Face paint and colored hair are allowed
🚫 No masks
🚫 No scary costumes
🚫 No pretend weapons
🚫 No blow-up costumes
🚫 No wigs
🚫 No shorts or skirts shorter than 4 inches above the knee
🚫 No dance leotards, tight, or revealing clothing
👕 All clothing must be appropriate for school. Students should be able to easily remove costumes when using the restroom
If your child chooses not to dress up, please have them wear their regular school uniform.
Don’t forget: Send something for your student to put their treats in during the day!🍬
Costume Guidelines:
✅ Face paint and colored hair are allowed
🚫 No masks
🚫 No scary costumes
🚫 No pretend weapons
🚫 No blow-up costumes
🚫 No wigs
🚫 No shorts or skirts shorter than 4 inches above the knee
🚫 No dance leotards, tight, or revealing clothing
👕 All clothing must be appropriate for school. Students should be able to easily remove costumes when using the restroom
If your child chooses not to dress up, please have them wear their regular school uniform.
Don’t forget: Send something for your student to put their treats in during the day!🍬
Mrs. Stelly's class celebrated meeting their iREADY math goal with popsicles!
Talk with your child about school safety
Families have an important role to play in making school a safer place. Start by talking to your child about life in and out of school. Kids often know about situations that could turn violent before adults do. Encourage your child to tell you, or a trusted adult at the school, about any potential trouble or danger. Review the school rules with your child, and make it clear that you support them.
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Families have an important role to play in making school a safer place. Start by talking to your child about life in and out of school. Kids often know about situations that could turn violent before adults do. Encourage your child to tell you, or a trusted adult at the school, about any potential trouble or danger. Review the school rules with your child, and make it clear that you support them.
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Bus #564, Kelly Gillen, will not run tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, October 30.
Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, there will be NO 21st Century after school tutoring due to the parish' trick or treating schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
The Ice Cream Truck will be on campus this Friday, October 31, 2025. Prices range from $2 to $5. Please send money with your child in the morning.
Family meals are a recipe for school success
Sharing meals as a family gives families a chance to communicate and support one another. That contributes to the children's success in school. Family meals don't have to be fancy. The easier the food is to cook, the more time you'll have together. Let your child help. Include everyone in the conversation around the table. And if you can't eat dinner together, try breakfast, or dessert at the end of the day.
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Sharing meals as a family gives families a chance to communicate and support one another. That contributes to the children's success in school. Family meals don't have to be fancy. The easier the food is to cook, the more time you'll have together. Let your child help. Include everyone in the conversation around the table. And if you can't eat dinner together, try breakfast, or dessert at the end of the day.
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💙✨ Kindness Looks Good on Us! 💫
Our Port Barre Elementary students spread positivity by wearing shirts with kind words and messages for Kindness Week! 💕 From smiles to uplifting phrases, they reminded everyone that kindness never goes out of style! 😍
#PBEStrong #RedHotKindness #KindnessWeek2025
📣 We’re Hiring!
Port Barre Elementary is looking for an ESS Paraprofessional to join our wonderful team!
If you’re passionate about helping students and want to be part of a wonderful school community, we would love to hear from you.
👉 See full details and job description here: https://slp.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5420610
Port Barre Elementary is looking for an ESS Paraprofessional to join our wonderful team!
If you’re passionate about helping students and want to be part of a wonderful school community, we would love to hear from you.
👉 See full details and job description here: https://slp.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5420610
🏈💙 Team Kindness for the Win! ❤️💛 Port Barre Elementary students showed their team spirit by wearing favorite team shirts for Kindness Week! 🙌 No matter the team, we’re all on Team Kindness! 💫 #PBEStrong #TeamKindness #RedHotKindness
