Grand Coteau Elementary

We would like to introduce Lt. Ashley Boudreaux to the GCES community. She will serve as our DARE Program Instructor. Students in Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 3rd grade will participate in the program. We Thank Lt. Boudreaux for her presence on campus thus far as she has been greeting students as they arrive to school and visiting classrooms. She also provided each student with at-home Child Identification/fingerprint kits. Thanks Lt. Boudreaux!!!

Good Afternoon GCES!!!! Please take a moment to review the March edition of the Blue Jay Bulletin! https://5il.co/1qhg7

Join us in Giving Coach Bodin and Coach Dusty a huge shout out for implementing Wellness Wednesday into the PE Program. Each Wednesday the students set a distance goal and walk or run to achieve that goal. The students are so excited about this new endeavor to teach them how important physical fitness is to overall health and wellness. The students pictured have received certificates for reaching the 5 mile mark!!!

First grade students in Mrs. Darby and Ms. Quebedeaux's class completed dioramas of various habitats they've been studying in class. The dioramas are on display in the main hallway for all to see. Great job First Grade!!!

GCES would like to thank everyone who donated to our Mardi Gras Bead Drive. Through this partnership with Arc of Acadiana, our donations will assist in funding programs and activities for adults with disabilities in our area!

More pics from Read Across America Day!

Read Across America Day! Thank you Ms. Phyllis Richard for coordinating all of this! Thank you to Claire Posey, Christine Menard, and Michael Scott Ferguson for graciously sharing their time, talent and enthusiasm with GCES' appreciative kindergarten students. You rock! ❤️”

Good Morning GCES! We are currently accepting applications for a full-time custodian position. Please visit this site for more information: https://slp.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Last night, the Board approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar. You can find it by going to https://www.slpsb.org/page/calendars. Have a wonderful weekend!

School Choice applications are now open. Here is the link to the application and letter: https://5il.co/1q30x

We are getting ready for our 1st Annual SLP Arts and STEAM Festival happening this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM around the Opelousas Courthouse square. We snapped a few photos of the setup at Java Square this morning. (Pictured are Bree Sargent, ACA Education Director, Paige Thomas, ACA Education Manager, and Heather Wallace, SLP Gifted & Talented Students Instructor)

We are getting ready for our 1st Annual SLP Arts and STEAM Festival happening this Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM around the Opelousas Courthouse square. We snapped a few photos of the setup at Java Square this morning. (Pictured are Bree Sargent, ACA Education Director, Paige Thomas, ACA Education Manager, and Heather Wallace, SLP Gifted & Talented Students Instructor)

Mrs. Marks shares a reading of I Don't Want To Get Up done by 3rd Grade Student Nathaniel Doucet and his mother Elizabeth. https://5il.co/1q2qf

Mrs. Holly shares a reading of Horton Hears a Who! https://5il.co/1q28u

Good Morning GCES! As we celebrate Read Across America Day, we will share videos of staff members reading the classic books written by Dr. Seuss. We hope that these videos will be enjoyed by your families as we say, "Hats Off To Reading!" Enjoy! https://5il.co/1q1v8

Good Afternoon GCES! This is a reminder that tomorrow is Read Across America Day. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite hat as we say "Hats Off to Reading!" We know that some teachers sent out messages stating that students can wear shirts as well, so we will make those allowances if students wear shirts. Also, Mrs. Barbara Leblanc, Bus 280, has returned. Starting tomorrow, she will run both the morning and afternoon routes as usual. Thanks for your patience. Have a great evening!

Public Schools Week is Feb. 27 - Mar. 3! Join us in celebrating public schools and the dedicated educators and professionals supporting students in many ways. There are so many ways you can make an impact: ⭐Share your school success story on social media ⭐Thank your child’s teacher or principal ⭐Serve on a school or district committee ⭐Volunteer at your school #PublicSchoolProud #PSW23

Good Afternoon GCES! This is a reminder that Ms. Barbara Leblanc, Bus 280, is still out. She will return on Wednesday, March 1, for the afternoon route. She is unavailable for the morning route. Thursday, March 2 is National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss's Birthday). Students may wear their favorite hat with uniforms as we say "Hat's Off to Reading".

We're excited to announce that our 1st Annual St. Landry Parish Schools Student Arts and STEAM Festival will happen this Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 10 AM to 3 PM on the Opelousas Courthouse Square. We're thankful to the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this happen. There will be school bands, student artists, our robotics teams, and so much more. This event is free and open to everyone! Please come out and support our students and bring friends!

Today the PBIS Committee sponsored a Mardi Gras Mambo dance party and arts and craft activity. Students redeemed 20 Class Dojo points to participate. They also dressed in their most festive Mardi Gras attire. Thanks students for continuing to be safe, respectful, and responsible.