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

GPE faculty/staff can wear jeans every day this week. Thank you for a great school year!
The 7 Kids Ice Cream Truck will be visiting campus TOMORROW, May 10th from 1:00 - 2:30 PM! Please see the attached menu. You may send the money with your student or come enjoy a treat with your kiddo. Thank you for supporting GPE!

GPE Stakeholders:: REMINDER to Parents/Guardians of students who ride Ms. Joubert's bus (BUS L211): BUS L211 WILL NOT RUN at all TOMORROW, Friday, May 10th. Please contact the school if you have transportation issues. Thank you!
Honoring our amazing school nurses today! Thank you for your compassion, expertise, and dedication in keeping our students healthy and safe. Your care and commitment make a world of difference. Happy School Nurse Day!🩺

GPE Stakeholders:: REMINDER to Parents/Guardians of students who ride Ms. Joubert's bus (BUS L211): BUS L211 WILL NOT RUN this Friday, May 10th. Please contact the school if you have transportation issues. Thank you!
The 7 Kids Ice Cream Truck will be visiting campus on Friday, May 10th from 1:00 - 2:30 PM! Please see the attached menu. You may send the money with your students. Thank you for supporting GPE!

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.

