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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
📚 Scholastic Book Fair at Port Barre Elementary — March 9–13
👨👩👧👦 PBES ELA & Scholastic Book Fair Family Night — Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM
🐔 Raising Cane’s Night — Thursday, March 12 from 3:00–8:00 PM
📝 End of the 3rd Nine Weeks — Thursday, March 12
🥧 Pi Day – Friday, March 13! In honor of Pi Day, we will be hosting a Pizza Fundraiser. Students may also wear a Pi Day shirt for free on this day!
🥚 Plastic Easter Egg Donations are being accepted to support the Annual Port Barre Easter Egg Hunt.
📊We did not meet our attendance goal the week of March 2–6, 2026. Please help us make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for more information.
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
📚 Scholastic Book Fair at Port Barre Elementary — March 9–13
👨👩👧👦 PBES ELA & Scholastic Book Fair Family Night — Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM
🐔 Raising Cane’s Night — Thursday, March 12 from 3:00–8:00 PM
📝 End of the 3rd Nine Weeks — Thursday, March 12
🥧 Pi Day – Friday, March 13! In honor of Pi Day, we will be hosting a Pizza Fundraiser. Students may also wear a Pi Day shirt for free on this day!
🥚 Plastic Easter Egg Donations are being accepted to support the Annual Port Barre Easter Egg Hunt.
📊We did not meet our attendance goal the week of March 2–6, 2026. Please help us make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for more information.
🐾❤️ The PreK classes had a paws-itively fun time on Friday! In celebration of their Pet Study, students adopted their very own stuffed dogs.
Throughout this study, the students have been enjoying learning about different kinds of pets and reading lots of great books all about them. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity grow each day!
We are so proud of our little pet lovers! 🐶📚
Throughout this study, the students have been enjoying learning about different kinds of pets and reading lots of great books all about them. It has been wonderful to see their excitement and curiosity grow each day!
We are so proud of our little pet lovers! 🐶📚
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair has rolled into Port Barre Elementary! ✨📚
Everything is set up and ready for our shoppers! Come explore great books and help build a love of reading.
🗓 March 9–13
👨👩👧👦 Family Night: Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM
For quicker service, remember to set up your eWallet . We can’t wait to see everyone there! 📖💙
Everything is set up and ready for our shoppers! Come explore great books and help build a love of reading.
🗓 March 9–13
👨👩👧👦 Family Night: Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM
For quicker service, remember to set up your eWallet . We can’t wait to see everyone there! 📖💙
📚✨ Big Book Fair News at Port Barre Elementary! ✨📚
Our upcoming Book Fair is just around the corner! Be sure to save the date for March 9–13 — it’s going to be a wonderful week celebrating reading. 📖❤️
🌟 ELA Book Fair Family Night – Shop with Your Student! 🌟
We are excited to welcome families of students in Pre-K through 4th grade to campus for this special evening at the Book Fair!
📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Come enjoy a fun evening of reading, family time, and Lil Red Hot spirit while shopping the Book Fair together! 📚💛
We can’t wait to welcome our families for this special celebration of reading and learning!
Our upcoming Book Fair is just around the corner! Be sure to save the date for March 9–13 — it’s going to be a wonderful week celebrating reading. 📖❤️
🌟 ELA Book Fair Family Night – Shop with Your Student! 🌟
We are excited to welcome families of students in Pre-K through 4th grade to campus for this special evening at the Book Fair!
📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Come enjoy a fun evening of reading, family time, and Lil Red Hot spirit while shopping the Book Fair together! 📚💛
We can’t wait to welcome our families for this special celebration of reading and learning!
Take time to enjoy the results of hard work
Some children move from one project to the next without stopping to enjoy the good feeling that comes from a job well done. Help your elementary schooler take pride in the results of efforts. If your child makes a snack, you might say "It's fun to enjoy what you've made, isn't it?" Display your child's art proudly where others can see it. And set an example by letting your child see you stop and enjoy your own successes.
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Some children move from one project to the next without stopping to enjoy the good feeling that comes from a job well done. Help your elementary schooler take pride in the results of efforts. If your child makes a snack, you might say "It's fun to enjoy what you've made, isn't it?" Display your child's art proudly where others can see it. And set an example by letting your child see you stop and enjoy your own successes.
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📚✨ The countdown is on — our Book Fair is next week! ✨📚
Calling all readers in PreK–4th grade — it’s almost time to turn the page to adventure! From magical stories to laugh-out-loud favorites and inspiring new discoveries, there’s a book waiting for every Lil Red Hot. 📖❤️
Visit our Book Fair homepage to browse titles and start building wish lists:
🔗 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/portbarreelementaryschool
Through the link, parents can also set up an eWallet for a safe, cash-free shopping experience for their child — making checkout quick and easy! 💳📚
We can’t wait to see our students discover their next favorite book at the Book Fair! ❤️📖
Calling all readers in PreK–4th grade — it’s almost time to turn the page to adventure! From magical stories to laugh-out-loud favorites and inspiring new discoveries, there’s a book waiting for every Lil Red Hot. 📖❤️
Visit our Book Fair homepage to browse titles and start building wish lists:
🔗 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/portbarreelementaryschool
Through the link, parents can also set up an eWallet for a safe, cash-free shopping experience for their child — making checkout quick and easy! 💳📚
We can’t wait to see our students discover their next favorite book at the Book Fair! ❤️📖
🍀 4H Can Tab Collection! 🍀
Our 4H club is still collecting aluminum can tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House! These small tabs can make a big difference for families in need. ❤️
Please keep saving your tabs and send them to school with your child! The last day to turn them in this school year is April 8, 2026.
Don’t stop there—keep collecting over the summer, because this will be a yearly project for our club!
Thank you for helping us turn something small into something meaningful! 🥤✨
Have your child create a practice test
There are many things your child can do to study for a test, but one of the best is to think like the teacher. Have your elementary schooler review class notes, then make a list of questions that might be on the test. Next, your child can prepare to answer them. Chances are, some of your child's questions will show up on the test. Students feel confident going into tests if they've thought through the answers ahead of time.
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There are many things your child can do to study for a test, but one of the best is to think like the teacher. Have your elementary schooler review class notes, then make a list of questions that might be on the test. Next, your child can prepare to answer them. Chances are, some of your child's questions will show up on the test. Students feel confident going into tests if they've thought through the answers ahead of time.
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Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! A huge thank you to the dedicated team that keeps our facilities safe, clean, and running smoothly every day. We truly appreciate all of your hard work! 🛠️🏢✨
It takes a village! From the classroom to the front office, the cafeteria to the bus loop, and every hallway in between, our employees are the heart of St. Landry Parish. Today we celebrate every staff member who contributes their time, talent, and heart to our community. Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🍎🚌💻🥘
📚✨ Ready… Set… READ, Lil Red Hots! ✨📚
The countdown is ON! Our Book Fair at Port Barre Elementary is coming March 9–13, and it’s time to book it to adventure! 🚀📖 From giggle-worthy stories to magical mysteries and inspiring favorites, there’s a page-turner waiting for every reader in Pre-K through 4th grade. This is going to be one for the books!
🔗 Start browsing and building those wish lists here:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/portbarreelementaryschool
Parents can also set up an eWallet through the link for a safe, cash-free shopping experience—making checkout quick, easy, and simply novel! 💳📚
🌟📖 ELA Night Family Shopping! 📖🌟
Because every great story is better when it’s shared 💛
📅 Wednesday, March 11
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Come enjoy a night of ELA activities and shop at the Book Fair with your student!
📞 Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
We can’t wait to see you at the Book Fair! 💛
🥧🍕 Pi Day Pizza and shirt! 🍕🥧 In honor of Pi Day, we will be hosting a Pizza Fundraiser on Friday, March 13! Proceeds will benefit PBIS and Staff Appreciation. 📄 Order forms were sent home with students. Please return forms by Tuesday, March 10.
👕 Students may also wear a Pi Day shirt for free on this day!
Thank you for supporting our school! 🎉
👕 Students may also wear a Pi Day shirt for free on this day!
Thank you for supporting our school! 🎉
🥚🐰 PBES is assisting the Port Barre Police Department in collecting Easter eggs for the Annual Port Barre Easter Egg Hunt! 🐰🥚
The homeroom that collects the most plastic Easter eggs will win a pizza party, generously gifted by the Port Barre Police Department! 🎉🍕
The Port Barre Police Department will host the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 starting at 10:00 AM. This event is for children who live in Port Barre or attend one of the schools within town.
Age Groups:
🐣 Ages 0–4, Ages 5–8, Ages 9–12, and Senior Citizen Egg Hunt (Ages 60+)🥚
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for the most eggs found and for the Golden Egg!🌭 Free chili dogs and drinks (while supplies last) 🎯 Games and family fun
Please help us make this event a success by sending plastic Easter eggs to school with your child and turning them in to their homeroom teacher.
Thank you for supporting our school and the community! 💙
The homeroom that collects the most plastic Easter eggs will win a pizza party, generously gifted by the Port Barre Police Department! 🎉🍕
The Port Barre Police Department will host the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 starting at 10:00 AM. This event is for children who live in Port Barre or attend one of the schools within town.
Age Groups:
🐣 Ages 0–4, Ages 5–8, Ages 9–12, and Senior Citizen Egg Hunt (Ages 60+)🥚
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for the most eggs found and for the Golden Egg!🌭 Free chili dogs and drinks (while supplies last) 🎯 Games and family fun
Please help us make this event a success by sending plastic Easter eggs to school with your child and turning them in to their homeroom teacher.
Thank you for supporting our school and the community! 💙
🍀📚 PBES St. Patrick’s Day Family Night! 📚🍀PBES is planning a St. Patrick’s Day ELA & Scholastic Book Fair Family Night on Wednesday, March 11 from 4:30–6:00 PM!
Families will enjoy:
✨ Interactive ELA activities
📖 Story time
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair
🍪 Refreshments for students
To help us plan, please complete the form that was sent home with students and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher by Monday, March 9, 2026.
We look forward to a fun evening of reading and learning with our PBES families! 🍀
Families will enjoy:
✨ Interactive ELA activities
📖 Story time
📚 The Scholastic Book Fair
🍪 Refreshments for students
To help us plan, please complete the form that was sent home with students and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher by Monday, March 9, 2026.
We look forward to a fun evening of reading and learning with our PBES families! 🍀
🎉📚 Mrs. Emily’s PreK class had a great time celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday! The students enjoyed reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books and even tried green eggs and ham. 💚🍳 It was a fun day filled with stories, smiles, and a little Seuss-inspired adventure!
Add to responsibility one day at a time
Here's a game to play with a calendar to encourage your child to act responsibly. Make a list of important daily behaviors—getting up on time, reading, tidying up. Let your child add a letter of the word "responsible" to the calendar each day after completing all tasks. When the calendar says R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-L-E, do something special together to celebrate.
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Here's a game to play with a calendar to encourage your child to act responsibly. Make a list of important daily behaviors—getting up on time, reading, tidying up. Let your child add a letter of the word "responsible" to the calendar each day after completing all tasks. When the calendar says R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-L-E, do something special together to celebrate.
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🎉 Congratulations to our PreK students for winning the February Box Tops Challenge! 🏆 As their reward, they received a Free Jean Day Pass! 👖Great job to our students and families for scanning those Box Tops and supporting our school.👏
📲 Keep scanning those Box Tops and be sure to check out our March Box Tops News for updates!
👀 The big question is… Which grade level will win next?
📲 Keep scanning those Box Tops and be sure to check out our March Box Tops News for updates!
👀 The big question is… Which grade level will win next?
📚✨ St. Landry Parish hosted a wonderful Read Across America celebration for the K-3 contest winners on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Delta Grand in Opelousas!
Congratulations to Harper S. and William M. for proudly representing Port Barre Elementary at this special event. We are so proud of your hard work and love for reading! Keep up the great work! 🎉📖
Congratulations to Harper S. and William M. for proudly representing Port Barre Elementary at this special event. We are so proud of your hard work and love for reading! Keep up the great work! 🎉📖
3rd nine weeks PBIS Bonus Buck Store! A huge thanks to our volunteers!!!
Try a silent solution to encourage tidy habits
Help your elementary schooler learn that completing a task includes cleaning up afterward. If your child's messes get out of hand, announce that you are expecting a visit from the silent custodian. Your child should prepare by tidying up. Whatever isn't picked up by a time you set goes into a box marked "silent custodian." In order to get an item back, your child must complete a chore of your choice.
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Help your elementary schooler learn that completing a task includes cleaning up afterward. If your child's messes get out of hand, announce that you are expecting a visit from the silent custodian. Your child should prepare by tidying up. Whatever isn't picked up by a time you set goes into a box marked "silent custodian." In order to get an item back, your child must complete a chore of your choice.
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