Grand Praire Elementary School

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! We express gratitude for all of the hard work being done in our school cafeterias!

Panther Family, Let's show our GPE employees some love!!! We are celebrating our GPE employees next week (May 6-10) and we need our students' help with the following displays of gratitude!

April 22-26, 2024 is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), a dedicated week to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. Research shows that skilled and knowledgeable program staff are the backbone of program quality and are key to desired positive youth outcomes. Why is it important to recognize Afterschool Professionals? An estimated 7.8 million children participate in afterschool programs each year; for every child in an afterschool program, two more are waiting to get in. Every young person deserves quality afterschool experiences that positively impact their development. It takes skilled professionals to create these experiences. Because of the important role afterschool professionals play in kids’ lives, they deserve recognition and support!

REMINDER: Parents/Guardians of students who ride Mr. Brent Melancon's bus (BUS 603): Mr. Brent will NOT be driving ALL DAY, MONDAY (APRIL 22ND). STUDENTS WILL RIDE BUS L210, MR. ROGER'S BUS INSTEAD. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office, 337-826-3391. THANK YOU and HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Parents/Guardians of students who ride Mr. Brent Melancon's bus (BUS 603): Mr. Brent will NOT be driving this afternoon, April 19th and ALL DAY, MONDAY (APRIL 22ND). STUDENTS WILL RIDE BUS L210, MR. ROGER'S BUS INSTEAD. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office, 337-826-3391. THANK YOU and HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

The St. Landry Parish School District is accepting applications at https://slp.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx for the following vacant positions: Finance Director (Location: Central Office); School Counselor Positions (Multiple Openings); Virtual Teaching Positions

Parents/Guardians - Just a reminder that LEAP testing for 3rd graders begins TOMORROW! Please help to ensure that your child does their best by getting a good night's rest and eating a healthy breakfast each day. Also, students MUST arrive at school on time every day. GPE's campus will be CLOSED to visitors. The gates on the main building side of campus will be locked each day AT 8:15 A.M. until testing ends for the day. If you MUST visit campus, please park across the street at the gym and call the office to let us know you will be visiting. 337-826-3391

All St. Landry Parish Schools will be open tomorrow, April 12, 2024.

All St. Landry Parish public schools will reopen for in-person learning tomorrow, Friday, April 12th, 2024, with the following exceptions: Northeast Elementary Read full story here: https://www.slpsb.org/page/newsroom

St. Landry Parish Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, impacting many of our families. All 12-month employees are asked to report to their respective school/site when they are able to do so safely. We understand this is a difficult time for our community, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The closure will allow time for families to address any storm impacts while allowing employees to ensure schools are prepared to reopen once conditions improve. Additional updates will be provided through our normal communication channels as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances together.

St. Landry Parish Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, due to the extensive damage caused by the recent storms, impacting many of our families. All 12-month employees are asked to report to their respective school/site when they are able to do so safely. We understand this is a difficult time for our community, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. The closure will allow time for families to address any storm impacts while allowing employees to ensure schools are prepared to reopen once conditions improve. Additional updates will be provided through our normal communication channels as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding as we navigate these challenging circumstances together.

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday, April 11th. This decision was made after close consultation with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we take necessary precautions during this severe weather event. We appreciate your continued support of our district. Stay safe!

Due to severe weather forecasted for our area on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, all St. Landry Parish schools and administrative offices will be closed. This closure includes all after-school activities and sports practices. We anticipate resuming regular school hours on Thursday, April 11th. This decision was made after close consultation with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness to ensure the safety of our students and staff, which remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we take necessary precautions during this severe weather event. We appreciate your continued support of our district. Stay safe!

Join us in supporting Grand Prairie Elementary by eating at Raising Cane's this Wednesday, April 10th, from 3:00 to 8:00! Thank you for supporting GPE! https://tinyurl.com/GPECanesApril2024

Reminder that registration for our 2024-2025 Pre-K classes is NOW OPEN! See the attached flyer or call the school for more information! 337-826-3391 http://tinyurl.com/GPEPreKRegister2425

Happy National Paraprofessionals Day! Today, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our SLP paraprofessionals who work tirelessly to support students and make a difference in our schools. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! #ParaprofessionalsDay

Let's give a huge shoutout to all our incredible SLP Assistant Principals! It's National Assistant Principal Week, and we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support for students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your tireless efforts in shaping school communities and fostering a positive learning environment. Your commitment doesn't go unnoticed. Here's to you, Assistant Principals - you truly make a difference! #AssistantPrincipalWeek #slpProud

Reminder that TODAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, FROM 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. will be the Coca-Cola fundraiser PRODUCT PICK UP at the gym. Please pull up to the side door of the gym and someone will assist you with your pick up.

Reminder that THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, FROM 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. will be the Coca-Cola fundraiser PRODUCT PICK UP at the gym. Please pull up to the side door of the gym and someone will assist you with your pick up.

Parents/Guardians - State testing is almost here and it will look a little different this year! It begins on April 9th, officially ends on May 9th, and includes DIBELS and LEAP, which involve grade levels K-4. Please see the attached letter for more information (must open the document for clickable links). Thank you for all you do for your children and for GPE! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dr6b9ltKKu3II1-KXmPPd6vEjL67SJ8H2shOTyQclUc/edit?usp=sharing