Communication helps prevent substance abuse
You may think there's plenty of time before you need to talk to your elementary schooler about substance abuse. This is not true. Young children are exposed to messages about drugs and alcohol in the media. The opioid crisis has devastated many families. Start discussing the dangers now. Ask what your child has heard, and make your rules clear: No drugs ever (unless prescribed for your child by a doctor) and no underage drinking. Parent-child communication is so important that some experts call it the "anti-drug."
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You may think there's plenty of time before you need to talk to your elementary schooler about substance abuse. This is not true. Young children are exposed to messages about drugs and alcohol in the media. The opioid crisis has devastated many families. Start discussing the dangers now. Ask what your child has heard, and make your rules clear: No drugs ever (unless prescribed for your child by a doctor) and no underage drinking. Parent-child communication is so important that some experts call it the "anti-drug."
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🐰🌸 The Easter Bunny made a special stop at Port Barre Elementary! 💛Students enjoyed a fun and festive visit filled with smiles, excitement, and a little Easter magic 🌸🐰
🌸 Hello April! 🌸Check out the April calendar for Port Barre Elementary! 📅
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders.
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/48rp0
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Kindergarten through 4th grade students return tomorrow Tuesday, April 7.
- PreK students return Wednesday, April 8.
- No After school tutoring for the remainder of the school year.
- 4H Can tabs for this school year should be turned in by April 8.
- Spring Dance will be April 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Testing begins April 8 with 3rd grade Dibels
📊We did not meet our attendance goal the week of March 23-27, 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 ⬇️
- Kindergarten through 4th grade students return tomorrow Tuesday, April 7.
- PreK students return Wednesday, April 8.
- No After school tutoring for the remainder of the school year.
- 4H Can tabs for this school year should be turned in by April 8.
- Spring Dance will be April 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Testing begins April 8 with 3rd grade Dibels
📊We did not meet our attendance goal the week of March 23-27, 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.
📢 Important Testing Schedule Information! 📚✏️
Please review the testing schedule for all grade levels below:
✅ Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: DIBELS Literacy Assessment and Numeracy Assessment
✅ 3rd & 4th Grade: LEAP 2025 Assessment
🕒 Reminder: It is crucial that all students are at school on time for testing.
👍 Let's make sure they are prepared and ready to do their best!
Please review the testing schedule for all grade levels below:
✅ Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: DIBELS Literacy Assessment and Numeracy Assessment
✅ 3rd & 4th Grade: LEAP 2025 Assessment
🕒 Reminder: It is crucial that all students are at school on time for testing.
👍 Let's make sure they are prepared and ready to do their best!
📦✨ April Box Tops News! ✨📦
Help support our school by scanning your Box Tops using the Box Tops App!
✔️ Select our school - Port Barre Elementary
✔️ Choose your grade level
✔️ Scan away — every scan counts!
🔗 You may also connect your Walmart app to your Box Tops App! 🛒
👉 Refer new friends to help our school! 💪
Help support our school by scanning your Box Tops using the Box Tops App!
✔️ Select our school - Port Barre Elementary
✔️ Choose your grade level
✔️ Scan away — every scan counts!
🔗 You may also connect your Walmart app to your Box Tops App! 🛒
👉 Refer new friends to help our school! 💪
Plan screen-free ways to manage your child's time
Experts agree that children need plenty of screen-free time for reading, schoolwork, exercise, play, family time and relaxing. One way to keep screen use in balance is to think about the times you rely on digital devices as babysitters for your child, and to come up with alternatives. For example, if you turn on a screen to occupy your child while you make dinner, try doing some advance meal preparation. Or, invite your elementary schooler into the kitchen to help you cook instead.
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Experts agree that children need plenty of screen-free time for reading, schoolwork, exercise, play, family time and relaxing. One way to keep screen use in balance is to think about the times you rely on digital devices as babysitters for your child, and to come up with alternatives. For example, if you turn on a screen to occupy your child while you make dinner, try doing some advance meal preparation. Or, invite your elementary schooler into the kitchen to help you cook instead.
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Remove hurtful words from your family's vocabulary
Many families have rules against swearing, but swear words aren't the only words that hurt. Take your rules a step further and don't allow family members to use insulting words, such as "dumb," "stupid" and "idiot," about themselves or anyone else. Your child will have to get creative to express frustration, and may even learn some new vocabulary!
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Many families have rules against swearing, but swear words aren't the only words that hurt. Take your rules a step further and don't allow family members to use insulting words, such as "dumb," "stupid" and "idiot," about themselves or anyone else. Your child will have to get creative to express frustration, and may even learn some new vocabulary!
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It’s National Robotics Week! 🤖⚙️
In St. Landry Parish, we are highlighting the importance of STEM and the incredible opportunities robotics provides for our students to learn, build, and innovate. 🚀💻
In St. Landry Parish, we are highlighting the importance of STEM and the incredible opportunities robotics provides for our students to learn, build, and innovate. 🚀💻
Happy National Librarian Day! 📚✨
Today, we celebrate the incredible librarians across St. Landry Parish who make our schools and communities a better place. Thank you for helping our students find their next favorite story and for fostering a lifelong love of learning. We appreciate all that you do! 📖❤️
Today, we celebrate the incredible librarians across St. Landry Parish who make our schools and communities a better place. Thank you for helping our students find their next favorite story and for fostering a lifelong love of learning. We appreciate all that you do! 📖❤️
Avoid these common motivation mistakes
You want to motivate your child to do well academically. But saying the wrong thing can have the opposite effect. Avoid threats of punishment, for example ("If you don't do an excellent job, there will be no screen time for a month"). Name-calling and nagging ("You're lazy and you'll never get into college if you don't straighten up!") are likely to backfire. Also, avoid comparing your child to other people ("Your brother always got A's. What's wrong with you?").
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You want to motivate your child to do well academically. But saying the wrong thing can have the opposite effect. Avoid threats of punishment, for example ("If you don't do an excellent job, there will be no screen time for a month"). Name-calling and nagging ("You're lazy and you'll never get into college if you don't straighten up!") are likely to backfire. Also, avoid comparing your child to other people ("Your brother always got A's. What's wrong with you?").
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Avoid these common motivation mistakes
You want to motivate your child to do well academically. But saying the wrong thing can have the opposite effect. Avoid threats of punishment, for example ("If you don't do an excellent job, there will be no screen time for a month"). Name-calling and nagging ("You're lazy and you'll never get into college if you don't straighten up!") are likely to backfire. Also, avoid comparing your child to other people ("Your brother always got A's. What's wrong with you?").
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You want to motivate your child to do well academically. But saying the wrong thing can have the opposite effect. Avoid threats of punishment, for example ("If you don't do an excellent job, there will be no screen time for a month"). Name-calling and nagging ("You're lazy and you'll never get into college if you don't straighten up!") are likely to backfire. Also, avoid comparing your child to other people ("Your brother always got A's. What's wrong with you?").
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Take precautions when your child plays sports
You don't want your child to be one of the 3.5 million kids who get hurt annually playing sports. To promote safety, help your child stay physically fit. Make sure your player knows the basic skills of the sport and wears appropriate protective gear that fits. Have your child drink plenty of fluids and warm up and stretch before playing. And if an injury happens, don't encourage your child to "play through" it.
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You don't want your child to be one of the 3.5 million kids who get hurt annually playing sports. To promote safety, help your child stay physically fit. Make sure your player knows the basic skills of the sport and wears appropriate protective gear that fits. Have your child drink plenty of fluids and warm up and stretch before playing. And if an injury happens, don't encourage your child to "play through" it.
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Requests for In-Parish Zone Transfers are now being accepted for the upcoming school year. If you are planning to submit a request, please note that all forms are due by the end of the day on Friday, June 5th. 🗓️
You can scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to access the digital application:
🔗 Transfer Request Form: https://forms.gle/ssePeCL5zwQZGu5J7
You can scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to access the digital application:
🔗 Transfer Request Form: https://forms.gle/ssePeCL5zwQZGu5J7
Requests for Parish-to-Parish Transfers are now being accepted for the upcoming school year. If you are planning to submit a request, please note that all forms are due by the end of the day on Friday, June 5th. 🗓️
You can scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to access the digital application:
🔗 Transfer Request Form: https://forms.gle/rp59EAhpgZeBQYDi6
St. Landry Parish Student Arts Expo is almost here! 🖼️✨
Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10am-4pm at Courthouse Square in Opelousas. Enjoy live performances, over 500 student art displays, and fun street activities. It's free and fun for the whole family! Hope to see you downtown!
Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10am-4pm at Courthouse Square in Opelousas. Enjoy live performances, over 500 student art displays, and fun street activities. It's free and fun for the whole family! Hope to see you downtown!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟🍎
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of our classrooms! Our paraprofessionals work tirelessly every day to provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to our students.
From helping with lessons to providing support, your dedication makes a world of difference in our district. We couldn’t do what we do without you! Please join us in thanking our amazing paras for their heart and hard work! ❤️
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of our classrooms! Our paraprofessionals work tirelessly every day to provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to our students.
From helping with lessons to providing support, your dedication makes a world of difference in our district. We couldn’t do what we do without you! Please join us in thanking our amazing paras for their heart and hard work! ❤️
Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! 🎨🧱👟
This month, we are celebrating our wonderful Occupational Therapists! In our district, OT helps students build the 'skills for the job of living'.
We are so grateful for the creative and dedicated ways our OT team helps every student reach their full potential. Join us in saying thank you to an OT today!
This month, we are celebrating our wonderful Occupational Therapists! In our district, OT helps students build the 'skills for the job of living'.
We are so grateful for the creative and dedicated ways our OT team helps every student reach their full potential. Join us in saying thank you to an OT today!
April is Autism Awareness Month! 🌈✨
This month, we join together to celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. Our district is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, understanding, and support for all of our students and families.
Let’s continue to build a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can make a difference! 💙
This month, we join together to celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. Our district is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, understanding, and support for all of our students and families.
Let’s continue to build a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can make a difference! 💙
Happy National School Library Month! 📚✨
Our school libraries are the heart of our district, providing a space for every student to explore, learn, and grow their language skills. Whether it’s diving into a new story or researching a favorite topic, we love seeing our students find their spark through reading! ❤️📖
Our school libraries are the heart of our district, providing a space for every student to explore, learn, and grow their language skills. Whether it’s diving into a new story or researching a favorite topic, we love seeing our students find their spark through reading! ❤️📖
