Grand Coteau Elementary

Schools will be closed Monday, November 20th - Friday, November 24th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

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.

GCES was recognized as the SLP PBIS Elementary School of the Month! Special Thanks to the PBIS Committee for all your hard work!!!

Good Afternoon GCES! To celebrate our recent School Performance Score growth, we will have a "C"elebration Week from November 27 - December 1. We can't wait to celebrate with the GCES Family!

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).

Good Afternoon GCES! To celebrate Parent and Family Engagement Month, we are having a Family Photo Contest. Share a photo of your family engaged in some of your favorite family moments such as meal time, hobbies or pastimes, vacations, game nights, or reading/learning at home. Submit your photo to Ms. Monica Singleton at msingleton@slpsb.org by Friday, November 24.

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

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.

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

GCES served as a stop on the SLP Early Childhood Expedition. The expedition allowed potential parents to visit high quality early childhood sites across the district. Members of the Leadership League led the tour showcasing the great thing happening on our campus. Thanks Mrs. Maria and Mrs. Danetta for allowing us to visit your classroom.

Today we say Thank You to all of the men and women who took a stand and served our country. Your sacrifice and dedication have shaped a legacy of freedom. Happy Veterans Day! To celebrate our veterans, Mr. Fontenot and Mr. Ford, were joined by Mayor Richard and Ms. Linda Leblanc for a special Flag Raising Ceremony and playing of the National Anthem. The school Flag Managers, Jace M., Hunter R., and Adair V., received a special tutorial on how to fold and raise the flag from our veterans. Special Thanks to all who participated.

Good Afternoon GCES! Join us in congratulating our latest members of the Leadership Squad. As part of the Leader In Me, these students will assume various school-level leadership roles. We are so excited to see our students serve the school community.

Today we'd like to showcase 3rd Grade student, Josiah Mouton. He is an exemplary student who consistently LEADs. Today he enjoyed Snacks with Mr. Singleton. He used his hard earned Dojo points to visit Mr. Singleton's office for conversation and his favorite snacks (Hot Cheetos and Blue Gatorade).

Students who scored Mastery and Advanced on the Spring 2023 LEAP 2025 Assessment attended the Beau Chene Zone Academic Pep Rally today. All schools within the zone came together to celebrate these students with fun games, cheers, and dance. They were also exposed to the exemplary culture of Beau Chene High School! We are so proud of these students!!!

Good afternoon GCES! Join us in congratulating our Employees of the Year: Coach Dusty Harrison - Teacher of the Year Tonya Hayes - Support Employee of the Year These two ladies make an impact each day by truly LEADing! Thanks for remaining committed to our school vision and mission!

📣👨‍👩‍👦Attention Parents of Children Ages Birth-5 (NEW to SLP Schools)📣👨‍👩‍👦 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.

The PBIS Committee sponsored the PBIS Fall Carnival for students who consistently L.E.A.D. during the month of October. Students redeemed 40 Dojo points to attend. We are so proud to see our students celebrate!

Red Ribbon Week Day 5- We Have Character, we don't do drugs! Students and staff dressed as their favorite book characters.

🏀🏀St. Landry Parish Middle School Jamboree Schedule🏀🏀 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.

Red Ribbon Week Day 4: We Pledge to Be Drug Free!