Grand Coteau Elementary

Good Afternoon GCES. Today at 4:00 is the deadline to register students for Camp accelerate. This camp will be a great opportunity for all students currently in grades K-4. There will be a mix of Math/ELA Remediation and Enrichment activities. You do not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

Good Afternoon GCES! The deadline to register students for Camp Accelerate (June 6-30, Monday-Thursday, 8:00-3:00) is Wednesday, April 13 at 4:00 PM. This is a great program for all students, but please ensure that students who are in jeopardy of failing are registered to attend. Please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher if you have questions. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

GCES would like to say Thank You to Mrs. Zerangue for your dedication to our school. Happy Assistant Principal’s Week!

In-Parish Transfer Requests - Available Online Today Deadline to request an in-parish transfer is June 10, 2022. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/slpinparishtransfer

Join us in celebrating all SLP paraprofessionals for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day today. Paras play an essential part in educating children. We appreciate their dedication to our students, teachers, and schools. Please take a moment to give a shout-out to our SLP paras!

Good Afternoon GCES!!!. LEAP Testing is right around the corner and we would like to provide treats each day to motivate our 3rd and 4th grade students. If you would like to donate, please see the list below. Donations can be dropped off at the front office by Thursday, April 14. Thanks in advance. Peppermints, Hershey Kisses, Starburst, individual bags of cookies, smarties candy, individual bags of Goldfish crackers

Help us honor our assistant principals during National Assistant Principals Week, April 4–8, 2022! SLP assistant principals, we thank you for providing our schools with amazing support this year! #APWeek

Good Evening GCES. On Saturday evening our school suffered a great loss when Ms. Sandra Pitre, paraprofessional in our Learning Center, passed away. She has served our community for over 40 years. We did not make school-wide announcements, as we wanted you to have an opportunity to speak to your child at home. If you feel your child needs to speak further with someone, counseling services are available. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. Have a good evening.

‼️RESCHEDULED‼️ Please join us for MACA's 2022 dance recital on THURSDAY, April 7 at 6:00. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children.

Congratulations to the staff of GCES! They completed the 100 Positive Phone Calls Challenge and survived the 3rd Grading Period. They were treated to an Ice Cream Sundae Bar for their hard work and dedication!

Please join us for MACA's 16th annual dance revue, Elemental Journey! It will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the MACA Gymnasium. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $1.00 for children.

Good afternoon GCES! We met our attendance goal so students and staff may wear school appropriate jeans and shirt of their choice on tomorrow, April 1.

A Message from SLPSB: Due to the anticipated severe weather conditions, St. Landry Parish schools, head starts, and administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, March 30, 2022. This closure will include any after school activities. Regular school hours are expected to resume on Thursday, March 31st. The decision to have a total system closure was based on advice from the Office of Emergency Preparedness and for safety concerns expressed by the SLPSB Transportation Manager. The safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. Stay safe!

The new Production Crew and Hosts for Breakfast with the Blue Jays are hard at work recording a new episode. This group of young ladies are growing into their leadership roles at Grand Coteau Elementary. We are so proud of our student leaders. You can view today's episode using the link below: https://5il.co/17qpk

The St. Landry Parish School Board will host CAMP ACCELERATE for all students in grades K - 8! CAMP ACCELERATE will provide students an opportunity to continue their academic learning in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science while also engaging them in enrichment activities. The enrichment opportunities will enable students to take virtual field trips, learn more about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. Students will attend CAMP ACCELERATE from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday beginning June 6th and continuing through June 30th. New this Year ! We are exploring the possibility of offering field trips to students on select Fridays. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and lunch will be provided. Parents of students in grades K to 8 who are interested in registering their children for the program should complete the registration form below. Please complete one form per child. We hope that your child will be able to join us for CAMP ACCELERATE! Registration deadline: April 13, 2022 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

It’s been a busy day at GCES! Congratulations to the newest members of the Leadership League. We look forward to seeing these amazing Leaders serve our campus.

Good Morning GCES! Tomorrow, March 26, the voters of St. Landry Parish will be presented with 3 Bond Propositions. This is a very important moment for our school district as the propositions will address increasing staff salaries, repair tracks and equipment at all 6 high schools, and build 4 elementary schools. Please visit the Building Our Future website to help you make an informed decision regarding the 3 propositions. https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/Building_Our_Future_Home_Page

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for School Choice is March 28, 2022. The application and letters can be found by going to https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/slpsb_school_choice-2022_2023.

Good Morning GCES Parents! As we begin to make preparations for next school year, we would love some feedback from you. Please take a moment to complete this short survey. Thanks in advance. Have a great day! https://forms.gle/9jCjJcY6RG5Fwn9o6

Good Afternoon GCES! We are so excited that on today our students were presented with a “Big Surprise!” You can watch the video of the reveal by clicking the link below. Thank you St. Landry Parish School Board for blessing our students with this machine! https://5il.co/17ata