
Mr. Singleton, Mrs. Cormier and Ms. Brown would like to give a special shout out to Layla. She spent 60 Class Dojo points to have a snack with Mr. Singleton as a PBIS reward. She attributes her willingness to do her work in class and being a good student to earning so many Dojo Points. Keep up the good work!!!


Good Morning GCES! Ms. Melissa Boudreaux, Bus 577 will be out for the remainder of the week. Unfortunately there are no sub drivers available. Parents will need to make arrangements to drop off and pick up their students. She will return to work on Monday. We apologize for the inconvenience.

MACA IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR - Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year in the art areas of creative writing, dance, instrumental music, theatre, visual arts, and vocal music. Students who are entering grades 7-12 and are zoned for a St. Landry Parish school are eligible to apply. https://maca.slpsb.org/apps/form/form.STLAND-MAC.sTtjNEA.NZ?_=1641822149593


Good evening GCE! Ms. Melissa Boudreaux, Bus 577, will be out tomorrow. Unfortunately there is no sub driver. Parents will need to make arrangements to drop off and pick up those students. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Good afternoon GCES! This is a reminder that tomorrow we are celebrating the 100th day of school. Students are encouraged to wear something that represents 100. Students may also wear jeans with their 100th day attire. Also, don't forget tomorrow is the last day to donate non-perishable food items and toiletry items. The goal is for each class to collect 100 items. Have a great evening.


Good Morning GCES!!! The February issue of The Blue Jay Bulletin is available for your review at https://5il.co/151qm

Good Afternoon! GCE is celebrating our 100th Day of School on February 4th! Please refer to the attached flyer for more information.


Good Morning GCES! We are informing you that individuals within our school community have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified and contacted any close contacts. GCES will remain OPEN during this time, however, Mr. Leatherman's 4th grade class will move to remote learning through 1/25. Parents should continue to monitor their childâs health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms. Please consider signing up students for the free weekly Covid testing program. https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=ldh-gra-112-students

In observance of School Board Recognition Month, we recognize Mr. Kyle Boss today. We thank him for his service to District 8 and to SLPSB.#ThankYourBoardMember


After further consultation with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and receiving the latest reports from the National Weather Service, all St. Landry Parish School Board schools, Head Start centers, and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, January 21, 2022. Students will not have remote learning tomorrow.


UPDATE:
After further consultation with the Office of Emergency Preparedness and receiving the latest reports from the National Weather Service, all St. Landry Parish School Board schools, Head Start centers, and administrative offices will be closed tomorrow, January 21, 2022. Students will not have remote learning tomorrow.


Good Afternoon GCES! The Pizza Day scheduled for tomorrow, January 21st will be held on Monday, January 24th.

Good Afternoon GCES! Please note the following:
1) Tomorrow afternoon, Ms. Melissa Boudreaux, Bus 577 is unable to run the afternoon route. Parents will need to make arrangements to pick those students up from school.
2) Tomorrow and Friday, students may dress in cold weather attire. Clothing must be school appropriate and can include long pants, jeans, sweats, etc. (Leggings, pajamas, and yoga pangs are not allowed.) Layered clothing is encouraged.
3) At this point, school is opened on Friday. Please be on the lookout for official communication in the event this changes.


Good Afternoon GCES! Bus 251, Chase Taylor, experienced mechanical issues along the route. A replacement bus is on the way to them now. We apologize for the delay.

Free Covid Testing and Vaccination Events



Good Afternoon GCES! We are informing you that individuals within our school community have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified and contacted any close contacts. GCES will remain OPEN during this time, however, third grade students and Ms. Quebedeaux's First Grade Class will move to remote learning through 1/19. Remote Learning students will return to in-person learning on 1/20. Parents should continue to monitor their childâs health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Good Afternoon GCES! We are informing you that individuals within our school community have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified and contacted any close contacts. GCES will remain OPEN during this time.
If you are interested in having your student register for our FREE Weekly Covid Testing program, use this link to register.
https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=ldh-gra-112-students

Good Evening GCES! Mr. Peter Smith, Bus 608, will not be able to run his route from 1/12-1/14. Please make arrangements for these students to be dropped off and picked up. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Good Afternoon GCES!
We are informing you that multiple individuals (students and staff) have been diagnosed with COVID-19. They did have direct exposure with other members of our school community. We have identified and contacted any close contacts. GCES will remain OPEN during this time, however, third grade students will continue remote learning through 1/12. Third Grade students will return to in-person learning on 1/13. Parents should continue to monitor their childâs health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please ensure that your students are encouraged to wear their masks at all times. In addition, if your student is sick, please do not send them to school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

TALENT EDUCATION
If you suspect your child of having Talented characteristics in MUSIC, THEATRE AND/OR VISUAL ART contact your childâs school for a referral to the School Building Level Committee. Talented referrals and evaluations are only conducted once a year in the Spring.
