Communication skills are the stars of this show
Kids who know how to listen and express themselves have an easier time in school. They also have less trouble making friends. The best way to build your child's skills is by example. Make eye contact when your child speaks. Listen without interrupting or judging, and ask questions to show your interest. To help your child practice communicating effectively, pretend to be talk show hosts and take turns interviewing each other.
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Kids who know how to listen and express themselves have an easier time in school. They also have less trouble making friends. The best way to build your child's skills is by example. Make eye contact when your child speaks. Listen without interrupting or judging, and ask questions to show your interest. To help your child practice communicating effectively, pretend to be talk show hosts and take turns interviewing each other.
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📢 Flu Vaccination Clinic 📅 The Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held on October 21, 2025 on campus. If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine, please fill out and return the consent form to the school. Consent forms were sent home with students last week. Consent forms are due back by Thursday, October 16.
Keep an eye on your child's after-school schedule
After-school activities can enrich your child's life. But sometimes, even a good thing can be too much. From time to time, review your child's schedule. Does your child enjoy all the activities? Does your student have time to complete schoolwork? Does your child have time to read, play and relax? Do activities cause stress? If you suspect your child is overcommitted, talk together about dropping an activity.
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After-school activities can enrich your child's life. But sometimes, even a good thing can be too much. From time to time, review your child's schedule. Does your child enjoy all the activities? Does your student have time to complete schoolwork? Does your child have time to read, play and relax? Do activities cause stress? If you suspect your child is overcommitted, talk together about dropping an activity.
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Set your child up for success with assignments
What can you do to help your child succeed with schoolwork at home this year? First, make sure your student has a quiet, well-lit place to work, a regular daily study time and basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens and a ruler. Then, ask questions, such as: What's your assignment today? Is it clear? When is it due? Do you have a long-term assignment? Have you made a plan for completing it? Do you need any special resources?
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What can you do to help your child succeed with schoolwork at home this year? First, make sure your student has a quiet, well-lit place to work, a regular daily study time and basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens and a ruler. Then, ask questions, such as: What's your assignment today? Is it clear? When is it due? Do you have a long-term assignment? Have you made a plan for completing it? Do you need any special resources?
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Acknowledge negativity, but don't indulge it
Some children seem to have been born with a negative outlook. If this is true of your child, here are some tips for responding in positive ways: First, accept your child, who probably isn't being negative on purpose. But don't pay so much attention to the negativity that your child learns to use it to get attention. Instead, listen to complaints so your child feels heard. Then, change the subject to something your student feels positive about.
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Some children seem to have been born with a negative outlook. If this is true of your child, here are some tips for responding in positive ways: First, accept your child, who probably isn't being negative on purpose. But don't pay so much attention to the negativity that your child learns to use it to get attention. Instead, listen to complaints so your child feels heard. Then, change the subject to something your student feels positive about.
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💚🌟 Happy Day 5 of National 4-H Week! 🌟💚
Today we’re celebrating by collecting can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House! 🏠✨ These little tabs make a big difference for families in need — and the best part? We collect them all year long! ♻️💚
Keep saving and bringing in your can tabs — together, we can continue to make a positive impact in our community the 4-H way! 🍀
It's time for Fall Break! 🍂
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. Enjoy the long weekend with your family, and we'll see everyone back on Thursday, October 16th!
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. Enjoy the long weekend with your family, and we'll see everyone back on Thursday, October 16th!
It's time for a Fall Break! 🍂
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. Enjoy the long weekend with your family, and we'll see everyone back on Thursday, October 16th!
Just a friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. Enjoy the long weekend with your family, and we'll see everyone back on Thursday, October 16th!
Support your child's efforts to reach a challenging goal
Sometimes, children set goals for themselves that are higher than their families would set for them. And that’s OK! If your child has set a lofty goal, help break it down into a series of smaller, achievable steps. If the going gets rough, offer encouragement and help your student stay focused on the goal. And if your child doesn't quite meet the goal, point out progress. "You didn't get an A this time, but you got a B plus. That's a tremendous improvement!"
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Sometimes, children set goals for themselves that are higher than their families would set for them. And that’s OK! If your child has set a lofty goal, help break it down into a series of smaller, achievable steps. If the going gets rough, offer encouragement and help your student stay focused on the goal. And if your child doesn't quite meet the goal, point out progress. "You didn't get an A this time, but you got a B plus. That's a tremendous improvement!"
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Port Barre Elementary will have a popcorn sale on Friday, October 10, 2025 for $1.00 a bag. Please send money with your child in the morning.
Pack your child some lunchtime reading
Do you want to squeeze a little more reading into your child's day? Include a note with your student's lunch. It doesn't have to be sentimental. You could give a compliment or offer encouragement before a test. Or, write down a joke or a silly poem. You could share some good news: "Surprise! Grandma's coming today!" Encourage your child to write notes back to you, too.
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Do you want to squeeze a little more reading into your child's day? Include a note with your student's lunch. It doesn't have to be sentimental. You could give a compliment or offer encouragement before a test. Or, write down a joke or a silly poem. You could share some good news: "Surprise! Grandma's coming today!" Encourage your child to write notes back to you, too.
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🎉 Day 3 of 4-H Week! 🎉
Today our members put their creativity and kindness to work by making birthday cards for local nursing home residents! 💚✉️🎂
Each card was filled with color, care, and cheerful messages to brighten someone’s special day. We’re so proud of our 4-H’ers for spreading joy in our community one card at a time! 🍀💌
👖 Jeans for Candy! 🍬 This Thursday, October 9, students may wear blue jeans in exchange for bringing a bag of candy! Your sweet donation will help make our October celebrations extra fun for everyone! 🎉
Please remember:
🔸 No nuts or peanut butter — we are a nut-free school.
✅ Jeans must be school appropriate
❌ No rips, tears, or holes
Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a fun-filled fall! 🎃🍂
Please remember:
🔸 No nuts or peanut butter — we are a nut-free school.
✅ Jeans must be school appropriate
❌ No rips, tears, or holes
Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a fun-filled fall! 🎃🍂
4H is celebrating 4H week. All Students may wear a green shirt and green socks to support 4H on Thursday, October 9.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, will be the high school Homecoming parade. Due to the parade in the afternoon, 21st Century after-school tutoring at PBES will be cancelled on that afternoon. Thanks for your understanding — enjoy the festivities! 🎉🎈
Take a learning approach to sports
Athletics teach kids lots of lessons, from sportsmanship to determination. To help your child benefit from sports, look for one your student will enjoy. Often, this means a sport that friends are playing. If it's a team sport, make it clear that teammates will count on your child to show up and work hard. At games, remember to leave the coaching to the coach. Help your child see that it's fun to be fit and that winning is just an extra bonus.
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Athletics teach kids lots of lessons, from sportsmanship to determination. To help your child benefit from sports, look for one your student will enjoy. Often, this means a sport that friends are playing. If it's a team sport, make it clear that teammates will count on your child to show up and work hard. At games, remember to leave the coaching to the coach. Help your child see that it's fun to be fit and that winning is just an extra bonus.
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🌿♻️ 4-H Week – Day 2: Recycling for a Better Tomorrow! ♻️🌿
It’s Day 2 of National 4-H Week, and today we’re celebrating one of the key values of 4-H: caring for our environment! 🌎💚Members brought in recyclable items from home.
🍀Members also received their 4H project books today, this will help them learn more about 4H throughout the school year. 🍀
🎉 Port Barre Elementary Parent Action Team Kickoff! 🎉
We had our very first Parent Action Team meeting today, and what a success it was! 🙌💫
Thank you to our amazing parents, teachers, and students who took time to share ideas to help make PBE the best it can be! ❤️ Together, we’re building stronger connections between home and school to support every Lil’ Red Hot! 🔥🍎
#TeamPBE #LilRedHots #ParentActionTeam #BetterTogether #FamilyEngagement
Keep an eye on your child's schoolwork
Children get more out of schoolwork when their families monitor their efforts. Each day, take some time to review assignments and any classwork your child brings home. Is it neat? Complete? Ask your child to explain anything you don't understand. This will reinforce the material in your student's mind and help you both know if your child understands it. Together, double-check the assignment to make sure your child has completed everything.
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Children get more out of schoolwork when their families monitor their efforts. Each day, take some time to review assignments and any classwork your child brings home. Is it neat? Complete? Ask your child to explain anything you don't understand. This will reinforce the material in your student's mind and help you both know if your child understands it. Together, double-check the assignment to make sure your child has completed everything.
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📣 Reminder: The end of the nine weeks is Wednesday, October 8! Make sure all assignments are completed and turned in. Let’s finish strong! 💪📚
