Grand Praire Elementary School

Afternoon Dismissal Reminders: Afternoon pickup is from 3:10-3:25 PM. Please ensure your child knows how he/she is getting home before leaving home in the morning. Car Rider pickup procedures can be found in student handbook. Parents should have car rider tag visible from passenger seat visor to expedite procedure. Request car rider tag from homeroom teacher if one is needed. Parents, please do not attempt to drive around vehicles in car rider drop off/pickup. This is unsafe for students and parents in parking lot. Wait until the car/bus in front of you leaves.

Morning Arrival Reminders: Morning Drop Off is from 7:30 - 7:45 AM. Students must arrive by 7:35 AM to ensure time to eat breakfast. Students who arrive at after 7:45 AM must go to the front door to enter campus. Parents must go to office to sign in tardy students at 7:55 AM. Parents, please do not attempt to drive around vehicles in car rider drop off/pickup. This is unsafe for students and parents in parking lot. Wait until the car/bus in front of you leaves.

GPE Parents/Guardians: Bus 601: Malanie Artigue will not be running TOMORROW (August 14). We apologize for the inconvenience. Please, contact school with any transportation issues.

GPE Parents/Guardians: Bus 601: Malanie Artigue will not be running TODAY. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please, contact school with any transportation issues.

GPE STAKERHOLDERS: Welcome back!! We are excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year! Due to safety protocols, when entering our campus, all visitors must enter through the FRONT DOUBLE DOORS of the school. Please ring the bell and someone will unlock the door for you. NO VISITORS are allowed to enter the main building through side doors! Also, school begins at 7:45 A.M. Please ensure that you child is on time. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing everyone!!

We are pleased to inform you that the St. Landry Parish School Board is participating in a meal service option called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All enrolled students in the District are eligible to receive a breakfast and lunch meal at NO CHARGE to your household throughout the school year. The schools listed below (all schools) are participating for SY 2024-25:

Tutoring Opportunity

The Spirit Store is open again until August 18th! - Get your Panther gear here: https://stores.inksoft.com/grand_prairie_elementary_24-25/shop/home

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Become a member of our Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) this year! Apply by going to https://forms.gle/GuvGFcnywQtXnomR7 or pick up an application at 1013 East Creswell Lane or 127 Blair St., Opelousas, LA.

Please be reminded of our student clear bag guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year. Have a great school year! Be inspired. Be determined. Be unstoppable!

We will be following a staggered entry schedule for the first two days students return to school. The schedule is as follows: August 8th - Last names beginning with A-I; August 9th - Last names beginning with J-Z; August 12th - All students report. We are looking forward to our students returning to school for a successful school year!

GPE will begin REGISTRATION for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, July 22nd! Only NEW STUDENTS need to register.

Enroll in our Pre-k program today! We have openings for the following schools: Washington Elementary Grolee Elementary Grand Prairie Elementary Grand Coteau Elementary Please share this information with anyone in your area that has a 4 year old who meets the date requirement for entry into pre-k. Children must be 4 years old by September 30, 2024 to enter Pre-K. **Applications being accepted at SLP Resource Center**

All Panther parents, students, and staff - Get your Panther gear here: https://stores.inksoft.com/grand_prairie_elementary_24-25/shop/home

GPE registration for NEW STUDENTS will begin on July 22nd!

The Early Childhood department will be offering Onsite Pre-K Registration support at Grand Prairie Elementary School on MONDAY, June 24, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. ✅Do you need help with completing an early childhood application? ✅Do you need help to submit the required documentation? ✅Do you have questions about school zones? ✅Do you have questions about Pre-K Eligibility and Enrollment? If you answered yes, please visit GPE on Monday, 6/24 @ 9:00 - 2:00!

Reminder that registration for our 2024-2025 Pre-K classes is OPEN! See the attached site or call the school for more information! 337-826-3391 More info. here: https://youngfamilymusic.my.canva.site/gpeprekreg2425 Or go directly to enrollment application here: https://earlylearningnetworkslp.org/enrollment

All St. Landry Parish School Board Administrative offices and schools will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. We will not have summer school or Camp Accelerate on this day.

Parents and Guardians - There is an SLPSB policy change regarding backpacks for 2024-2025. Please read the flyer for more information. Also, please answer the following survey if you are interested. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i5EKmP0xyBJTNXbuR2rcFs2MHIjyokcY/view?usp=sharing