Grand Prairie Elementary School

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 opportunities. Students will attend CAMP ACCELERATE: June 7th through July 1st Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration deadline: April 23, 2021 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNjoP8iBkGbQNnkg_wgjHxWiURMZpH_xtExaiDVMWp-z81tw/viewform

Ms. Rachel’s Kindergarten class celebrated Easter today with treats, arts and crafts, and lots of fun!

PRE-K REGISTRATION is still open for the 2021-22 school year! Students must be 4-years-old by September 31st, 2021. Click the following link to register: https://www.slpsb.org/apps/form/coordinated_enrollment_application

Easter pictures are being sent home with students today! Picture magnets haven't arrived yet, but we will send them out as soon as they do. Thanks for your participation!

Mrs. Brandy's 3rd grade ELA class read about black bears and grizzly bears this week. They learned that there are many differences between these two types of bears. And today the students got to check out a real bear pelt, along with a bear's claws and skull. The class also got to see and feel the pelts of many other native Louisiana animals! Thank you to Mrs. Christina Speyrer for sharing these awesome objects with us!

Mrs. Brandy's 3rd grade ELA class read about black bears and grizzly bears this week. They learned that there are many differences between these two types of bears. And today the students got to check out a real bear pelt, along with a bear's claws and skull. The class also got to see and feel the pelts of many other native Louisiana animals! Thank you to Mrs. Christina Speyrer for sharing these awesome objects with us!

SLPSB JOB FAIR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL April 24, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM By appointment only Follow the link below for details. http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/CAREER_FAIR

If your child receives an In-Parish Transfer Request to attend GPE, please see the following: https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/IN_PARISH_TRANSFER_REQUEST

Congratulations to Lawson Broussard for winning our Spring Fundraiser Raffle, and a special thank you to everyone who participated in the sale! =)

Students in Mrs. Brandy's 3rd grade ELA class read about bearded dragons for homework this week. They learned about their physical characteristics, their habitat, and their diet. And today, they got to meet a real, live bearded dragon!

See the attached flyer about GPE Pre-K testing for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must be 4 years old by September 30th to enroll in Pre-K.

Staff and students wore green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today! See photos here https://grandprairieelem.slpsb.org/apps/albums/school/0/288885/0?uREC_ID=0&backTitle=&backLink=

Grand Prairie Elementary will dismiss early today, Wednesday, March 17th. Car riders dismiss at 12:55 Buses riders dismiss at 1:05 Everyone please stay safe in the weather!

GPE's Spring Fundraiser 2021 ends tomorrow! Be sure to send in your money or submit your online orders by tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17th. You can shop online on 2 sites: www.forfundsonline.com or store.number1fundraising.com Use your student's participant ID number. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL!

Please register your child for after school tutoring at GPE by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/fmP6sbsqDbhoRZYb6 Tutoring will take place from 3:30 - 4:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students in the subjects of ELA and Math. Tutoring will begin next week, Tuesday, March 23rd.

Bring Younger Siblings to Take a Picture with the Easter Bunny! Parents and community members are welcome to bring younger children to take pictures with the Easter Bunny at GPE Friday (3/19/2021). If you plan on bringing younger siblings, please click the link below, and select an available time. This is MANDATORY in order to ensure social distancing and static groups. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A8AB2AA4FBC34-pictures You can send an order form and payment to school before Friday, or fill one out the day of (we will have blank forms available in the library.) If you’ve already sent a form and would like to add or modify your order, please contact the school or your child’s teacher. *Due to CDC regulations, only one family will be allowed into the library at a time. All individuals are required to wear a face covering and will receive a health screening upon entrance.

Happy early Pi Day from our second graders!

Mrs. Andrea's third graders played board games today to learn about surviving in an environment. #LearningisFun

This year the St. Landry Parish School Board will host a summer learning program for children in grades K through 8, providing not only Language Arts and Math tutoring in a small group setting but also enrichment experiences that will enable students to excel in the 2021- 2022 school year. Students will have opportunities to take virtual field trips, learn about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. The 4-week program will be offered June 7th through July 1st. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and meals will be provided. Let us know if you are interested by going to https://forms.gle/AbnrfL2kUanJPFnAA.

This year the St. Landry Parish School Board will host a summer learning program for children in grades K through 8, providing not only Language Arts and Math tutoring in a small group setting but also enrichment experiences that will enable students to excel in the 2021- 2022 school year. Students will have opportunities to take virtual field trips, learn about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. The 4-week program will be offered June 7th through July 1st. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and meals will be provided. Let us know if you are interested by going to http://bit.ly/SLPsummerlearning.