Grand Praire Elementary School

Parents/Guardians of students who ride Mr. Roger Brown's bus (BUS L210): Mr. Roger will not be driving this afternoon (February 6th). Also, on Wednesday (February 7th), Thursday (February 8th) and Friday (February 9th). Mr. Brent Melancon (BUS 603) will be running his route, so please be on the lookout for BUS 603 to pick up and drop off your students. THANK YOU!

Parents and Guardians: Friday, February 9, 2024, we will be celebrating Mardi Gras with a costume contest! Please see the attached flyer: http://tinyurl.com/GPEMardiGras24 Also, students and staff may wear their jeans with a Mardi Gras shirt for free on Thursday AND Friday (for those not participating in the costume contest). Reminder that we return to school on Thursday, February 15, 2024. We hope everyone has a safe Mardi Gras break!

Join us in supporting Grand Prairie Elementary by eating at Raising Cane's this Thursday, February 1st, from 3:00 to 8:00! Thank you for supporting GPE! http://tinyurl.com/GPECanesFeb2024

Parents of students who ride Mr. Darrel Edward (BUS L203) - Mr. Darrel WILL NOT BE RUNNING FRIDAY, February 2nd. Please contact the school if you have transportation issues.

Parents/Guardians - REMINDER that we have EARLY DISMISSAL - WEDNESDAY, January 31st! Busses will depart at 12:10 and car riders may be picked up beginning at 12:15. Please do not arrive later than 12:30, as this is a staff development day and teachers have scheduled meetings. THANK YOU!

GPE PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Due to inclement weather and student absences, there will be NO tutoring TODAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th. It will resume next week. Thank you for your understanding.

Parents and Guardians - This Friday we will be celebrating the 100th day of school! Please see the attached flyer for more information. http://tinyurl.com/GPE100thDay2024

A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: Due to possible unsafe weather conditions from the forecasted arctic blast, all St. Landry Parish School District schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, and Wednesday, January 17, 2024. With icy roads and freezing temperatures expected throughout the days ahead, we have made the decision to cancel classes, sporting activities, and practices to ensure the safety of our students, families, and staff. Stay warm and safe at home. For continued updates on closures, follow our social media and check local news outlets. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this wintery weather event. Let's hope for sunshine and warm weather ahead!

Reminder - There will be no school on MONDAY, JANUARY 15th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Happy Birthday, Dr. King!

A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024 ~Time: 4:14 P.M. ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center We cordially invite all community members to attend the upcoming SEAC Meeting. This meeting aims to provide a platform for valuable discussions and ensure the enhancement of special education services within our district. Your presence and valuable input will greatly contribute to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all students. A detailed agenda can be found at https://5il.co/2c4ur.

If you suspect your child has talented music, theater, and/or visual art characteristics, contact your school for a referral to the School Building Level Committee. Talented referrals and evaluations are only conducted once a year in the Spring.

PARENTS of students who ride Ms. Joubert's bus L211 WILL NOT BE RUNNING tomorrow, Thursday, DECEMBER 21st and Friday, December 22nd.. Please contact the school if you have no way of getting your child(ren) to school on these days.

Parents/Guardians of students who ride Mr. Roger Brown's bus (BUS L210): Mr. Roger will not be driving on Monday (DECEMBER 18) and Tuesday (DECEMBER 19) of next week. Mr. Brent Melancon (BUS 603) will be running his route, so please be on the lookout for BUS 603 to pick up and drop off your students. THANK YOU!

Parents and Guardians - Just a reminder that 7 Kids Ice Cream truck will be at GPE tomorrow from 1:00 - 2:00! See the attached flyer for more info: http://tinyurl.com/GPEIceCreamTruck23

Parents and Guardians of Learning Beyond the Bell tutoring - REMINDER that there is NO after school tutoring TODAY, Thursday, December 14th! The district would like the communities to come together and enjoy the Children's Christmas Parade this afternoon! Tutoring will resume of on January 9th, 2024. Have a Merry Christmas!

Parents and Guardians: Santa will be at Grand Prairie Elementary on Tuesday, December 19th! Students will be bringing home order forms this week to take pictures with Santa. Be on the lookout! https://tinyurl.com/GPEPictureswithSanta23

PARENTS of students who ride MR. KEVIN AUZENNE (BUS 641) or MS. EBONY POOLE (BUS 554) buses - These buses WILL NOT BE RUNNING tomorrow, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th. Please contact the school if you have no way of getting your child(ren) to school tomorrow.

REMINDER: Learning Beyond the Bell after school tutoring will be cancelled today. It will resume tomorrow, December 6th.

GPE PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Due to teacher professional development & short staff Learning Beyond the Bell after school tutoring will be cancelled today. It will resume tomorrow, December 6th.

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