Avoid these common motivation mistakes
You want to motivate your child to do well academically. But saying the wrong thing can have the opposite effect. Avoid threats of punishment, for example ("If you don't do an excellent job, there will be no screen time for a month"). Name-calling and nagging ("You're lazy and you'll never get into college if you don't straighten up!") are likely to backfire. Also, avoid comparing your child to other people ("Your brother always got A's. What's wrong with you?").
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You want to motivate your child to do well academically. But saying the wrong thing can have the opposite effect. Avoid threats of punishment, for example ("If you don't do an excellent job, there will be no screen time for a month"). Name-calling and nagging ("You're lazy and you'll never get into college if you don't straighten up!") are likely to backfire. Also, avoid comparing your child to other people ("Your brother always got A's. What's wrong with you?").
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Take precautions when your child plays sports
You don't want your child to be one of the 3.5 million kids who get hurt annually playing sports. To promote safety, help your child stay physically fit. Make sure your player knows the basic skills of the sport and wears appropriate protective gear that fits. Have your child drink plenty of fluids and warm up and stretch before playing. And if an injury happens, don't encourage your child to "play through" it.
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You don't want your child to be one of the 3.5 million kids who get hurt annually playing sports. To promote safety, help your child stay physically fit. Make sure your player knows the basic skills of the sport and wears appropriate protective gear that fits. Have your child drink plenty of fluids and warm up and stretch before playing. And if an injury happens, don't encourage your child to "play through" it.
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Requests for In-Parish Zone Transfers are now being accepted for the upcoming school year. If you are planning to submit a request, please note that all forms are due by the end of the day on Friday, June 5th. 🗓️
You can scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to access the digital application:
🔗 Transfer Request Form: https://forms.gle/ssePeCL5zwQZGu5J7
You can scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to access the digital application:
🔗 Transfer Request Form: https://forms.gle/ssePeCL5zwQZGu5J7
Requests for Parish-to-Parish Transfers are now being accepted for the upcoming school year. If you are planning to submit a request, please note that all forms are due by the end of the day on Friday, June 5th. 🗓️
You can scan the QR code in the image or click the link below to access the digital application:
🔗 Transfer Request Form: https://forms.gle/rp59EAhpgZeBQYDi6
St. Landry Parish Student Arts Expo is almost here! 🖼️✨
Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10am-4pm at Courthouse Square in Opelousas. Enjoy live performances, over 500 student art displays, and fun street activities. It's free and fun for the whole family! Hope to see you downtown!
Join us on Saturday, April 11, from 10am-4pm at Courthouse Square in Opelousas. Enjoy live performances, over 500 student art displays, and fun street activities. It's free and fun for the whole family! Hope to see you downtown!
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟🍎
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of our classrooms! Our paraprofessionals work tirelessly every day to provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to our students.
From helping with lessons to providing support, your dedication makes a world of difference in our district. We couldn’t do what we do without you! Please join us in thanking our amazing paras for their heart and hard work! ❤️
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of our classrooms! Our paraprofessionals work tirelessly every day to provide essential support, encouragement, and guidance to our students.
From helping with lessons to providing support, your dedication makes a world of difference in our district. We couldn’t do what we do without you! Please join us in thanking our amazing paras for their heart and hard work! ❤️
Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! 🎨🧱👟
This month, we are celebrating our wonderful Occupational Therapists! In our district, OT helps students build the 'skills for the job of living'.
We are so grateful for the creative and dedicated ways our OT team helps every student reach their full potential. Join us in saying thank you to an OT today!
This month, we are celebrating our wonderful Occupational Therapists! In our district, OT helps students build the 'skills for the job of living'.
We are so grateful for the creative and dedicated ways our OT team helps every student reach their full potential. Join us in saying thank you to an OT today!
April is Autism Awareness Month! 🌈✨
This month, we join together to celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. Our district is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, understanding, and support for all of our students and families.
Let’s continue to build a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can make a difference! 💙
This month, we join together to celebrate the unique perspectives, talents, and strengths of individuals on the autism spectrum. Our district is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, understanding, and support for all of our students and families.
Let’s continue to build a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can make a difference! 💙
Happy National School Library Month! 📚✨
Our school libraries are the heart of our district, providing a space for every student to explore, learn, and grow their language skills. Whether it’s diving into a new story or researching a favorite topic, we love seeing our students find their spark through reading! ❤️📖
Our school libraries are the heart of our district, providing a space for every student to explore, learn, and grow their language skills. Whether it’s diving into a new story or researching a favorite topic, we love seeing our students find their spark through reading! ❤️📖
Use reading to turn frowns upside down
April is National Humor Month! Give your child a chuckle or two by going online to find funny riddles, comics, stories and poems for children. Take turns reading them out loud to each other. Then, together, try to come up with your own silly poetry and stories. See how corny you can be!
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April is National Humor Month! Give your child a chuckle or two by going online to find funny riddles, comics, stories and poems for children. Take turns reading them out loud to each other. Then, together, try to come up with your own silly poetry and stories. See how corny you can be!
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Help your child feel capable of doing hard things
Some kids are willing to try hard, even if the work is tough. Others give up before they get started. What's the difference? It's the kids who believe in their ability to succeed who stick with it. Make it clear that your child has what it takes to do well in school. Then, remind your student that ability without effort won't get the job done. The combination gives your child the power to achieve goals.
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Some kids are willing to try hard, even if the work is tough. Others give up before they get started. What's the difference? It's the kids who believe in their ability to succeed who stick with it. Make it clear that your child has what it takes to do well in school. Then, remind your student that ability without effort won't get the job done. The combination gives your child the power to achieve goals.
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🌸 Port Barre Elementary Spring Dance 🌸
We are excited to invite our PBE students to the Spring Dance on April 10, 2026 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Port Barre High School Gym! Doors will open at 5:30 PM for our lock-in style event, and the entry fee is $5. Grades PreK-4th at PBE are invited.
🎉 Concessions will be available:
• Pizza (1 slice) – $3
• Chips – $1
• Water – $1
• Glow Sticks – $2
• Pictures (4x6) – $2 (students will receive pictures at school)
💧 Students may also bring a refillable water bottle.
Please note: 25% of the proceeds will benefit Staff Appreciation!
We can’t wait for a fun night of music, dancing, and springtime celebration! 🌷🐣
Visit world-class museums without leaving home
Get your child excited about museums by taking an online tour of one of the world's great collections. Match your child's interests to the museum. A music lover can check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at www.rockhall.com. Or, go to www.si.edu to explore history, science and culture galore at the many Smithsonian Institution museums. New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is at www.metmuseum.org.
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Get your child excited about museums by taking an online tour of one of the world's great collections. Match your child's interests to the museum. A music lover can check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at www.rockhall.com. Or, go to www.si.edu to explore history, science and culture galore at the many Smithsonian Institution museums. New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is at www.metmuseum.org.
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Help your child avoid plagiarism problems
Plagiarism is copying information or original ideas directly from another source without giving credit. Explain to your child that copying word for word is cheating, and it often results in a failing grade. Tell your child to read the information in the sources and "Put it into your own words." If your student wants to use a sentence word for word, it must go in quotation marks and your child must give credit to the author.
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Plagiarism is copying information or original ideas directly from another source without giving credit. Explain to your child that copying word for word is cheating, and it often results in a failing grade. Tell your child to read the information in the sources and "Put it into your own words." If your student wants to use a sentence word for word, it must go in quotation marks and your child must give credit to the author.
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Chores help children learn to handle responsibility
To encourage responsibility with chores, make sure your child has the skills and supplies necessary for the tasks. Next, consider your child's energy level; schedule chore time for a time when your elementary schooler isn't tired or busy. Then, let your child choose a chore from your list. Expect a real effort and timely completion, but don't require perfection. Just thank your child for helping the family!
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To encourage responsibility with chores, make sure your child has the skills and supplies necessary for the tasks. Next, consider your child's energy level; schedule chore time for a time when your elementary schooler isn't tired or busy. Then, let your child choose a chore from your list. Expect a real effort and timely completion, but don't require perfection. Just thank your child for helping the family!
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Randi K. recently participated in the 4-H Shooting Sports district competition. She competed in the disciplines of rifle and archery. 🍀🎯
Take a creative approach to problem-solving
Children learn creativity by watching others. And when kids learn that there are often many ways to solve a problem, they learn to think creatively and become better problem solvers. So let your child see you tackle problems in different ways. Regularly create new solutions for old problems. Your child will learn that fresh thinking can turn up new (and sometimes better) approaches.
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Children learn creativity by watching others. And when kids learn that there are often many ways to solve a problem, they learn to think creatively and become better problem solvers. So let your child see you tackle problems in different ways. Regularly create new solutions for old problems. Your child will learn that fresh thinking can turn up new (and sometimes better) approaches.
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Mrs. Hadley’s homeroom is celebrating a BIG win! 🎉
Our class reached our goal of 8 days of perfect attendance, and we couldn’t be more proud! To celebrate, students earned some well-deserved free time exploring STEM bins—building, creating, and having fun while learning. 🧠✨
Way to go, everyone! Let’s keep the streak going!
Try three ways to help your child relax
If your child is under stress, help manage it in positive ways. Humor can be an effective way to help children forget frustration. Together, try singing a few silly songs. You might also leave a funny cartoon at your child's place at the breakfast table. Exercise is another effective stress-reliever. And helping others can also provide perspective and make your child feel better. Together, brainstorm ways to lend a helping hand.
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If your child is under stress, help manage it in positive ways. Humor can be an effective way to help children forget frustration. Together, try singing a few silly songs. You might also leave a funny cartoon at your child's place at the breakfast table. Exercise is another effective stress-reliever. And helping others can also provide perspective and make your child feel better. Together, brainstorm ways to lend a helping hand.
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The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus Thursday, March 26, 2026. Find those refillable cups and put them in your bookbag. Prices range from $3 - $7. Please send money with your child in the morning.
