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! 🙌
Prepare your child to tackle challenges
Competence leads to confidence. To give your elementary schooler the confidence to face academic and life challenges, help improve organizational skills. Having items when they are needed makes kids feel capable. Also, offer your child plenty of opportunities to express opinions and have them taken seriously. Talk together about how you handle work responsibilities and challenges, too. Your attitude will inspire similar behavior from your child.
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Competence leads to confidence. To give your elementary schooler the confidence to face academic and life challenges, help improve organizational skills. Having items when they are needed makes kids feel capable. Also, offer your child plenty of opportunities to express opinions and have them taken seriously. Talk together about how you handle work responsibilities and challenges, too. Your attitude will inspire similar behavior from your child.
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What do you and your child have in common?
As children grow, their interests change. To maintain a connection, families need to find new ways to talk, listen and connect with their kids. One effective way is to find an interest you and your child share: making model rockets, biking, playing board games, baking, etc. Whatever it is, make time to do it together. Communication will flow easily when you both can share in and discuss an enjoyable activity.
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As children grow, their interests change. To maintain a connection, families need to find new ways to talk, listen and connect with their kids. One effective way is to find an interest you and your child share: making model rockets, biking, playing board games, baking, etc. Whatever it is, make time to do it together. Communication will flow easily when you both can share in and discuss an enjoyable activity.
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Share a simple system for remembering reading
Studying with the R-C-R-C method can help children remember what they read. Teach your elementary schooler these four steps: 1. Read. Have your child read aloud. 2. Cover. Your child should put a piece of paper over the passage. 3. Remember. Ask your child to explain the reading. (If this is a struggle, try a shorter passage.) 4. Check. Your child should reread the material to verify recall accuracy.
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Studying with the R-C-R-C method can help children remember what they read. Teach your elementary schooler these four steps: 1. Read. Have your child read aloud. 2. Cover. Your child should put a piece of paper over the passage. 3. Remember. Ask your child to explain the reading. (If this is a struggle, try a shorter passage.) 4. Check. Your child should reread the material to verify recall accuracy.
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📢 School Closure Notice 📢 In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026.
📚 School will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
We wish everyone a meaningful day of remembrance and service.
📚 School will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
We wish everyone a meaningful day of remembrance and service.
There is no such thing as safe tobacco use
Many families believe that their kids are too smart to vape or smoke. But 1.6 million middle and high school students vape, and more than one out of three of them use other tobacco products, too. Vaping is not safe for children and young adults. Vapers are also more likely to become smokers, and life expectancy for smokers is 10 years shorter than for nonsmokers. Make it clear to your child that you do not allow tobacco use of any kind.
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Many families believe that their kids are too smart to vape or smoke. But 1.6 million middle and high school students vape, and more than one out of three of them use other tobacco products, too. Vaping is not safe for children and young adults. Vapers are also more likely to become smokers, and life expectancy for smokers is 10 years shorter than for nonsmokers. Make it clear to your child that you do not allow tobacco use of any kind.
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