Grand Coteau Elementary

Good evening GCES! We will have school tomorrow. Just one Word Tutoring and Learning Beyond the Bell will resume on January 18.

Good Evening GCES. We have been notified that the water line has been repaired and that full water pressure should be restored later this evening. The city will be under a boil advisory. It is recommended that students bring a bottle of water as filling stations will not be available for use. Have a good evening.

Good Afternoon GCES! Due to a break in a water line in the town of Grand Coteau that is affecting Grand Coteau Elementary and Grand Coteau Head Start, the school will close at 1:00 PM today. They are currently working to repair the break. Please make every effort to pick your child up if you are able to do so. Parents of car riders may report to the school at 12:45 PM to pick up their child(ren). Bus riders will be dismissed immediately following the car riders. Please contact the school if you have questions regarding school dismissal procedures and please monitor the school website and the local news for updates.

Good Afternoon GCES and Happy New Year. Here are a few reminders: 1. Staff returns to work on Monday, Jan. 3. 2. Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 4. 3. Masks/Face Coverings are mandated in All SLP facilities and buses for students, employees, and visitors from Jan. 3-Jan. 13. The board will make further decisions regarding the mandate. 4. With the rise in Covid Cases within our communities, please consider registering your student for our weekly Covid Testing Program. This link is only for GCES students: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=ldh-gra-112-students

Good Morning GCES! We are informing you that a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19. They did have direct exposure with other members of our school community and was in attendance at the Family Christmas Night at AMS. Parents should continue to monitor their child’s health and the health of their families for COVID-19 symptoms. The St. Landry Parish Health units are offering free Covid testing if interested.

Good evening GCES! This is a reminder that tomorrow we will have early dismissal at 12:25. Buses will run routes. Please pick up car riders by 12:45. Thanks in advance.

Good Afternoon GCES. Bus 251, Mr. Chase Taylor, is experiencing mechanical issues along the route. Someone is in route to provide assistance. Please anticipate some delays in student drop-offs this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Good Morning GCES! Here are a few reminders: Wednesday 12/15/21 - GCES/AMS Family Christmas Night (5:30-7:00) Thursday, 12/16/21 - PBIS Pajama Day (Students with 0 major referrals this school year may wear pajamas to school.) Friday, 12/17/21 - Early Dismissal: 12:25 PM (Buses will run routes. Please pick up car riders by 12:45) No School 12/20 - 1/3. Classes resume 1/4/22

Come out and support our SLP Basketball programs in our parish tournament! #slpproud

Happy Friday GCES! Parents, please do not forget to pickup orders from the Cookie Dough Fundraiser from 2:00-4:00 in the Cafeteria. Also, please take a moment to look at the Blue Jay Bulletin for November. https://5il.co/11gw8

Good Afternoon GCES. Tomorrow from 2:00-4:00, parents may pick up cookie dough orders in the school cafeteria. Thanks in advance.

Good Afternoon GCES! Tomorrow, Mr. Peter Smith, Bus 608 will be out. Unfortunately we do not have a sub so parents will need to make arrangements to drop off/pick up those students. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Beginning Monday, November 1st, face coverings for staff, students, and visitors will be optional in SLP public schools except when traveling on school buses. Updated guidance on quarantining during opt-out can be found by going to http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/NEWSROOM.

Good evening GCES! Just a reminder that this week we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Monday: Use Your Head, Don’t do Drugs - Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs - Favorite Team Shirt/Jersey Wednesday: Don’t Be Caught Sleeping: Say No to Drugs - Pajama Day Thursday: We Pledge to Be Drug Free - Wear Red Friday: We have Character, We don’t need Drugs - Dress as your Favorite Book Character

Each year, our Christmas card cover is designed by the student that wins our Christmas card contest. Please encourage student participation in this year's Christmas card art contest! The application can be found at http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/Christmas_Card_Design_Contest.

Good Morning GCES! GCES will be hosting Learning Beyond the Bell after school tutoring. Students will receive support for completing homework, remediation in Math and ELA, and enrichment. Monday-Thursday from 3:15-5:15 Transportation (if needed) and Snack will be provided. Application link: https://forms.gle/89j2ixaw2V7xnMUY6

Good Morning GCES. If you are interested in registering your student for the weekly Covid testing program, please use the link below. This link is only for GCES Students. Have a great day! https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=ldh-gra-112-students

PARTICIPATE TO WIN!!!! Halloween Challenge - Follow the link below to solve this riddle. Thanks @raisingcanes for donating the prize for today's riddle! The winner will be announced Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 3:00 PM. https://forms.gle/UGgyoPrfQWShptv46

Good Afternoon GCES! Thanks for another amazing week. Please take a moment to review the October issue of the Blue Jay Bulletin. Also, be reminded that there is no school for students on Monday, October 11. Have a great weekend. https://5il.co/108m9

SLPSB is pleased to announce Learning Beyond The Bell--Academic and Enrichment Program - a yearlong after school learning program designed to enrich the academic and extracurricular life of our kindergarten - 12th grade students. The goal is to improve critical foundational skills in all core content areas. In addition, we will offer enrichment opportunities that 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. Dates: October 2021 - May 2022 Days: Monday - Thursday Hours: immediately after school (3:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.) Application deadline: October 19, 2021 Application link: https://forms.gle/89j2ixaw2V7xnMUY6