Play the Try a New Vegetable game
To encourage your child to give a new healthy food a try, write the names of vegetables you have on hand on slips of paper. Repeat so you have two slips for each vegetable, and put the papers into a hat. Your child draws slips until getting the same vegetable twice. That's the one you'll serve tonight. Then, refill the hat with slips numbered from 1 to 10 and let your child pick again. That number is how many bites of vegetable your child has to eat.
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To encourage your child to give a new healthy food a try, write the names of vegetables you have on hand on slips of paper. Repeat so you have two slips for each vegetable, and put the papers into a hat. Your child draws slips until getting the same vegetable twice. That's the one you'll serve tonight. Then, refill the hat with slips numbered from 1 to 10 and let your child pick again. That number is how many bites of vegetable your child has to eat.
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Rewarding persistence can help establish study habits
Many skills children need to learn take time to master. But practicing times tables, vocabulary words or music scales isn't always fun. One way to keep your child motivated is to reward solid efforts. Stock a jar with small treats. Then you and your child can agree on the number of diligent practice sessions needed to earn a treat. As your child's skills improve, adjust the number upward to maintain the challenge until you can phase them out completely.
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Many skills children need to learn take time to master. But practicing times tables, vocabulary words or music scales isn't always fun. One way to keep your child motivated is to reward solid efforts. Stock a jar with small treats. Then you and your child can agree on the number of diligent practice sessions needed to earn a treat. As your child's skills improve, adjust the number upward to maintain the challenge until you can phase them out completely.
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Last week PBE Lil Red Hots celebrated the 100th Day of School!!
Check out Mrs. Ortego's 1st Graders as they complete their Culminating Activity!!
🔥 December’s Red Hot Excellence!
🔥It’s time to shine a spotlight on the students and staff who brought the heat to PBE this December! These individuals showed up with passion, hard work, and that "Red Hot" spirit every single day.
🌟Big cheers for our students who led by example this month!
🏆 Red Hot Staff Member of the Month
The engine that keeps us running!
* Mr. Kevin -- Thank you for going the extra mile to make the holidays special for everyone!
We are so proud of our PBE family! Whether in the classroom or in the halls, these leaders make our school a better place.
Let’s hear it for them! 👏👏👏
Drop a comment below with a 🔥 or a 🎉 to celebrate their hard work!
#PBEPride #LilRedHots #RedHotStaff #StudentSuccess #DecemberStars
Finishing last is sometimes a winning move!
Some elementary schoolers race through tests to see who can finish first. And their grades reflect their hurried, incomplete responses. Remind your elementary schooler that it is important to take time to double-check answers. Your child may finish the test last, but grades will likely improve.
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Some elementary schoolers race through tests to see who can finish first. And their grades reflect their hurried, incomplete responses. Remind your elementary schooler that it is important to take time to double-check answers. Your child may finish the test last, but grades will likely improve.
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❄️ Cold Weather Attire for Thursday, January 29, 2026: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather. 🧥
Discover the true stories behind local history
Is your street named for a tree or a famous person? How did your town get its name? What other questions can your child think of about where you live? Head to the library together and research some local history. Your child may enjoy looking at copies of your local newspaper from long ago. Encourage your child to find out more by interviewing some older citizens about their experiences.
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Is your street named for a tree or a famous person? How did your town get its name? What other questions can your child think of about where you live? Head to the library together and research some local history. Your child may enjoy looking at copies of your local newspaper from long ago. Encourage your child to find out more by interviewing some older citizens about their experiences.
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📚 School Resumes Tomorrow! ❄️ We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026!
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Dismissal: Students will dismiss beginning at 12:00 noon.
🚫 No 21st Century Program: There will be no after-school tutoring tomorrow due to early dismissal.
🧥 Cold Weather Attire: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather.
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support. 💙
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
⏰ Early Dismissal: Students will dismiss beginning at 12:00 noon.
🚫 No 21st Century Program: There will be no after-school tutoring tomorrow due to early dismissal.
🧥 Cold Weather Attire: Due to cold temperatures, students may wear school-appropriate sweatpants or jeans with their uniform shirts. Students may also wear school-appropriate jackets and beanies to stay warm. We recommend bundling up and layering for the cold weather.
We look forward to seeing our students tomorrow! Thank you for your continued support. 💙
These student achievement tips are family-approved
In a survey, families of high achieving high school students were asked how to raise a child who is successful in school. Their top tips? Stay engaged and emphasize the value of education. Take time to talk together and respect your child's opinions. Give your student an ethical foundation. Get involved with the things that interest your child. And let your child know your love is unconditional.
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In a survey, families of high achieving high school students were asked how to raise a child who is successful in school. Their top tips? Stay engaged and emphasize the value of education. Take time to talk together and respect your child's opinions. Give your student an ethical foundation. Get involved with the things that interest your child. And let your child know your love is unconditional.
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Attitude turns a failure into a useful lesson
It took Thomas Edison hundreds of tries before he found the right materials for his light bulb. But each time he learned what wouldn't work, Edison got closer to finding out what would, and he kept going. Help your elementary schooler take that same attitude. When your child makes a mistake, ask "What do you know now that you didn't before?" Experience is a good teacher when children pay attention to the lesson.
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It took Thomas Edison hundreds of tries before he found the right materials for his light bulb. But each time he learned what wouldn't work, Edison got closer to finding out what would, and he kept going. Help your elementary schooler take that same attitude. When your child makes a mistake, ask "What do you know now that you didn't before?" Experience is a good teacher when children pay attention to the lesson.
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Increase responsibilities and privileges at the same time
Children's responsibilities should grow and change as they get older. When giving your child responsibility for a new chore, emphasize the positive reasons for the change. Praise your child for being able to do the job "now that you're so grown up." And as you add responsibilities, consider adding privileges, too. A child who is old enough to do laundry is also old enough to decide what to wear in the morning.
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Children's responsibilities should grow and change as they get older. When giving your child responsibility for a new chore, emphasize the positive reasons for the change. Praise your child for being able to do the job "now that you're so grown up." And as you add responsibilities, consider adding privileges, too. A child who is old enough to do laundry is also old enough to decide what to wear in the morning.
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Make reading aloud an interactive activity
When you read together, try these tips to boost your child's reading comprehension. Pause from time to time to ask questions about the story, such as, "Why do you think the character did that?" Help your child make connections between things in the reading and familiar experiences or ideas. And when you finish reading, have your child act out the story.
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When you read together, try these tips to boost your child's reading comprehension. Pause from time to time to ask questions about the story, such as, "Why do you think the character did that?" Help your child make connections between things in the reading and familiar experiences or ideas. And when you finish reading, have your child act out the story.
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Important St. Landry Parish School Board District-Wide Closure Notice
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
Please be advised that all St. Landry Parish School Board schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, due to forecasted winter weather conditions. This decision was reached after consulting with the National Weather Service and the Office of Emergency Preparedness.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. All after-school activities, practices, and school or district-related events scheduled for these days are also canceled.
We encourage everyone to stay indoors, keep warm, and stay safe for the duration of this winter weather event. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding Wednesday’s schedule through our standard communication channels.
Everyone benefits when you get involved at school
Volunteers work for free, but not for nothing. There are lots of benefits to volunteering at school. You'll learn what's going on and get another perspective on what your child tells you. You'll have things to talk about with your child. You'll have a chance to develop valuable workplace skills, such as project management or fundraising. And you'll be able to make a difference to every child in the school.
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Volunteers work for free, but not for nothing. There are lots of benefits to volunteering at school. You'll learn what's going on and get another perspective on what your child tells you. You'll have things to talk about with your child. You'll have a chance to develop valuable workplace skills, such as project management or fundraising. And you'll be able to make a difference to every child in the school.
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We are so proud of our 4-H members for going above and beyond, showing dedication even outside of school hours.
These members attended the Holiday Sweets Workshop during Christmas Break.
Members your willingness to learn, participate, and make the most of every opportunity is what 4-H is all about. Keep up the great work! These opportunities would not be possible without their amazing parents. Thank you!
Port Barre Elementary will celebrate 100 days of school on tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026. Students may wear a 100 day of school shirt with jeans. Pre-K and Kindergarten students may also choose to dress like they are 100 years old.
📣 Student Challenge Announcement
Port Barre Elementary Students—It’s a Challenge!
Bring in your Raising Cane’s fundraiser receipts from January 22nd and help your class win big! Receipts MUST be turned in to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, January 23rd in order to be included. Receipts will not be accepted after 1/23/26.
🍗🥤 The class with the highest total in receipts will earn a Raising Cane’s Party!
Every receipt counts—so don’t forget to turn yours in!
📣 Student Challenge Announcement
Port Barre Elementary Students—It’s a Challenge!
Bring in your Raising Cane’s fundraiser receipts from January 22nd and help your class win big! Receipts MUST be turned in to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, January 23rd in order to be included. Receipts will not be accepted after 1/23/26.
🍗🥤 The class with the highest total in receipts will earn a Raising Cane’s Party!
Every receipt counts—so don’t forget to turn yours in!
Port Barre Elementary Students—It’s a Challenge!
Bring in your Raising Cane’s fundraiser receipts from January 22nd and help your class win big! Receipts MUST be turned in to your Homeroom Teacher by Friday, January 23rd in order to be included. Receipts will not be accepted after 1/23/26.
🍗🥤 The class with the highest total in receipts will earn a Raising Cane’s Party!
Every receipt counts—so don’t forget to turn yours in!
Teach your child how to find answers to questions
"How do you spell…?" "What’s a…?" "Where is…?" Students are full of questions. It's important that they learn how to find the answers for themselves in reliable sources. When your elementary schooler asks you a question, demonstrate how to look up the answer in a reference book or online. Your child will not only answer the question, but will also learn how to find the answers to others.
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"How do you spell…?" "What’s a…?" "Where is…?" Students are full of questions. It's important that they learn how to find the answers for themselves in reliable sources. When your elementary schooler asks you a question, demonstrate how to look up the answer in a reference book or online. Your child will not only answer the question, but will also learn how to find the answers to others.
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