Port Barre Elementary School

Chores at home strengthen school skills Doing chores at home teaches children responsibility and self-confidence, traits that benefit them in school. If your child isn't used to helping around the house, start with a few easy-to-accomplish tasks. Instead of saying "clean your room," for example, you might say, "You pick up the things on the floor. I'll hang up the clothes." Make it clear that what your child is doing makes a valuable contribution to your family. https://tpitip.com/?15bG17376

Congratulations to this week's Positive Office Referrals!

Respond to the 'gimmes' with values and expectations When product marketing has your child saying "gimme," remember that experts say kids who have been given too much don't learn to deal with disappointment. They are also more prone to anxiety and depression. Instead of granting your child’s every wish, explain your values and reasons for setting limits. Offer fewer things and more of your time. Then, use expectations, not bribes, to motivate your child to work hard in school. https://tpitip.com/?15bF17376

Help your child avoid disruptive tantrums Elementary school students aren't too young to feel stress. And when they don't have the skills to cope with that stress, they often resort to toddler-style outbursts. Try to figure out what triggers your child's tantrums, and avoid those situations whenever possible. To help your child manage stress, practice calming techniques together, like deep breathing while counting to 10, or saying, "I can work through this." https://tpitip.com/?15bE17376

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1st, 2nd, 3rd graders participating in a healthy heart lesson with Eat Move Grow.

A huge thanks to Kim Ortego for this donation. We are Enjoying our new swing!!

Practice scientific thinking at home Scientists know that asking the right questions leads to learning. To practice the "scientific method" at home, have your child think of a question (What happens to plants if it stops raining?). Next, read about the topic together and have your child make a guess about the answer. Then, help your child figure out how to test if the guess is right (grow two identical plants, but water only one). Your student should write down what happens and report to you on the results. https://tpitip.com/?15bD17376

Please check out this week's newsletter for important information. https://secure.smore.com/n/261ct Read more about: - Our school attendance goal is to maintain a 95% attendance rate. 👏 Shoutout to 4th grade for reaching the attendance goal the week of Jan. 27-31!💪 We did not meet our school wide goal. Please help us reach our goal by ensuring your child attends school daily. - Friday, Feb. 7 - 7 Kids Ice cream truck will be on campus - Valentine Candy Grams will go on sale the week of Feb. 11. Order forms will go home with students on Feb. 10.

Problems get solved when families and teachers work together If you have a concern or issue with your child's teacher, the first person to discuss it with is the teacher. Ask to set up a conference, in person or online. If the issue concerns a grade, have the papers in question with you when you meet. If it's something your child has told you about, ask your child to give you specific details so you can discuss them with the teacher. Chances are, you and the teacher can work out a plan to resolve the issue. You'll also show your child that teamwork solves problems. https://tpitip.com/?15bC17376

Instead of providing answers, show your child how to find them Children learn by asking questions. But sometimes, they can learn more by finding answers for themselves than if parents supply them. The next time your child asks a question, demonstrate how to conduct research online or at the library to find the answer. If it's practical and safe, you might even help your child set up an experiment in your home to discover the answer. https://tpitip.com/?15bB17376

Take turns reading aloud to build fluency Reading aloud together is a great way to help your child build reading fluency. Choose a short passage from a book at your child's reading level. Read it aloud. (Be sure to use lots of expression in your voice.) Then, have your child read the passage back to you. If a word causes struggles, say what it is, then let your child continue reading. Repeat a few times until your student can read the text fluently. https://tpitip.com/?15bA17376

Congratulations to January Lil Red Hots and Employee of the month at PBES! Lil Red Hots: Leah L., Lilah R., Camille R., Kayson F., Ella Q., and Tanner S. Employee: A. Donatto These individuals have consistently modeled positive behavior, good character, and strong work ethic! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to our 2nd nine weeks Third Grade Kiwanis Kids. Keep up the great job!

Good morning. We are having some issues with the afternoon car rider line. We will kindly ask all car riders to please be respectful of others' property while waiting in the car rider line. This includes refraining from touching or leaning on vehicles and/or other's personal property, as well as avoiding any actions that could cause damage or disturbance to other's personal property. By showing respect for each other’s property, we help maintain a positive, safe, and courteous environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Keeping up with assignments adds up to math success If your child has homework in only one subject, it's likely to be math. Math builds on itself, and students have an easier time if they stay up-to-date with assignments. Have your child read through any sample problems and explain them to you. If the sample is confusing, remind your child to ask the teacher for help the next day. On days when there is no math assignment, review basic math facts together. https://tpitip.com/?15ae17376

Reminders: Kona Ice will be on campus tomorrow. 100 days of school celebration tomorrow. All students can wear a 100 day shirt with jeans. Prek and K can also choose to dress like a 100 year old.

Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 4:15 PM ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center ~ We cordially invite all community members to attend the upcoming SEAC Meeting. This meeting aims to provide a platform for valuable discussions and ensure the enhancement of special education services within our district. Your presence and valuable input will greatly contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students. A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/36mca.

If you have a student entering grades 7-12 for the 2025-2026 school year, MACA is having an event tonight from 5:30 - 6:30 pm that will explore what Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (MACA) has to offer.

Class Pictures will be taken by Susan Angelle Photography on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Students are to dress in school uniforms. If you wish to order a class picture, please complete the order form that will be going home with students.