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Schools will be closed Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
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In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the St. Landry Parish School Board administrative offices and all schools will close at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and will remain closed for the rest of the week. We wish you all a safe and joyful Thanksgiving holiday.
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Pick up time for Coca-Cola products is from 11:00am-2:00 pm. Today.
Thanks for your support!
Washington Elementary School
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The Academic and Personnel Committee Meetings will be held today, November 14, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The meetings will be streamed live to the SLP Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Streamyard (https://streamyard.com/watch/BHzevTnBdCEm).
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Congratulations to Washington Elementary and Grand Coteau Elementary for their impressive rankings of seventh and ninth, respectively, on the Louisiana Department of Education's list of the Most Improved K-8 Schools. We are so proud of your accomplishments. #slpproud
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Join us for a "Fall-tastic" Family Learning Party on November 29, 2023, from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM at the St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center.
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Dear SLP Stakeholders,
This week, we bring you another edition of The Good News, linked below.
Thanks for your continued support! Great things are happening here. Let's spread The Good News!
READ HERE: https://www.slpsb.org/page/the-good-news
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Reminder: Parents, the Coca-Cola Fundraising Order Forms and product monies are due tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, 2023. Please ensure the forms and money are brought to the school by noon.
Thanks for your Support
Washington Elementary School
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đŁđšâđ©âđŠAttention Parents of Children Ages Birth-5 (NEW to SLP Schools)đŁđšâđ©âđŠ
Join us on an Early Childhood Expedition Tour on November 10, 2023, where we will be visiting some of our district's high-quality PreK-4 schools and childcare providers. We will take a trolley ride to the following sites:
Grand Coteau Elementary
Futures Unlimited Preschool & Daycare
Park Vista Elementary
Children of Grace Daycare
First Steps Developmental Center
This free event is open to adults only.
Visit https://www.slpsb.org/page/early-learning-expedition to register.
Please share this information with friends and family with children ages birth - 5 years who are not currently attending an SLP school.
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đđSt. Landry Parish Middle School Jamboree Scheduleđđ
The SLP Middle School Jamboree will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m., hosted by North Central High School. Come out and support your team! For more information, go to https://5il.co/281yw.
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đ Celebrating Ms. Brenda Lavergne: Principal of Washington Elementary! đ«đIn honor of National Principals Month, we would like to give a huge shoutout to Ms. Brenda Lavergne. đ
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Announcement: Parents,
Don't Forget the Agromen Field Day 2023 on October 21, 2023.
Free Registration starts at 8:30 . All children are invited to enjoy the free activities that starts at 9:00 a.m. Bring the children out to see the farm animals, tractors,and Gardens.
Once again, come on out and enjoy the great family fun activities!
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Parents, Happy Friday!
Notes: All students received their 1st Nine Week report cards today.
Students are also taking Fall Pictures on Monday, October 23, 2023. Sunday Best Attire, school-appropriate clothing(no tank tops, tights, or jeans). Lastly, Students who completed the COVID-19 vaccine and Flu form that was sent home will receive a COVID-19 and or Flu shot on Monday, October 23, 2023.
Have a Great Weekend!!!
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A Message from SLPSB:
On October 11th, all St. Landry Parish School Board employees will be off-site for professional development. As a result, our offices and schools will be closed until 2 pm on Wednesday, October 11th. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you after that time!
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A Message from SLPSB:
On October 11th, all St. Landry Parish School Board employees will be off-site for professional development. As a result, our offices and schools will be closed until 2 pm on Wednesday, October 11th. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We look forward to serving you after that time!
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Reminder:
Mrs. Annette, bus is not running today. Parents we ask for you to drop off your children by 8:00 am. Also, we need you to pick up your children this afternoon by 2:30 p.m.
Thank you!
Your support is appreciated!
Washington Elementary
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Parents, Ms. Annette bus will not be running on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. We ask that you kindly bring your child/ children to school and pick them up from school. Checkout time is 2:30. The school's afternoon dismissal time for all students is no later than 3:15 p.m.
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Important Message!
Parents: Ms. Lastraps will have a substitute bus driver to run her bus route from Monday, September 25th to Friday, September 29th, 2023.
If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school by phone.
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Join us today at noon for our Real Parent Talk Unscripted Podcast. You can watch on YouTube, Facebook, or by going to https://streamyard.com/watch/mpytVDMsFdbU.
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Please tune in for our Real Parent Talk Unscripted podcast today at noon. You can watch on YouTube, Facebook, or by going to https://streamyard.com/watch/mpytVDMsFdbU.
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