Port Barre Elementary School

Talk about freedoms on Bill of Rights Day December 15 is Bill of Rights Day in the United States. On this day in 1791, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were ratified. They became known as the Bill of Rights. Talk with your child about the freedoms this document grants. For example, the First Amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of religion. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by jury. https://tpitip.com/?14lO17376

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🎉🚂 Polar Express ELA Literacy Event at Port Barre Elementary🚂🎉 All aboard for an afternoon of magical reading! ✨ Join us for a Polar Express-themed literacy event filled with fun reading activities! 📚❄️ 📅 When: Thursday, December 19 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 👚 Wear: Pajamas with school shoes (because who doesn’t love a cozy day at school?) Parents are encouraged to visit classrooms and enjoy the reading festivities! 🏫👪 🎄 Note: The class Christmas parties will begin at 2:00 PM, right after the literacy event. 🎅🎁 Don’t miss out on the holiday magic! ✨🚂 #PolarExpressReading #HolidayFun #ELAevent #PajamaDay

A systematic approach can help your child read and remember Your child will read many textbooks and nonfiction sources in a school career. To foster success with reading to learn, encourage your child to preview the text by reading the main headings and scanning the pictures. Next, your student should read the introduction, summary and any questions that follow the passage. Then your child can read the main text in short sections, making sure to understand each section before moving on. https://tpitip.com/?14lN17376

Strong writing starts with pre-writing Pre-writing is an important first step in the writing process. It's when students think about what they are going to write and who the audience is. To help your student develop pre-writing skills, provide access to a variety of reading materials. Encourage your child to take notes on the topic and to brainstorm ideas. Listen and make suggestions. If your child gets stuck when beginning to write, suggest going back and pre-writing some more. https://tpitip.com/?14lM17376

Mistakes are the beginning of learning Everyone makes mistakes. But when mistakes are viewed negatively, kids learn to fear failure. This makes them less likely to take positive risks or finish things they don't think they can do perfectly. When your child makes a mistake, stay calm and discuss what can be learned from it. In general, try to focus more of your attention on the things your child does right rather than on mistakes. https://tpitip.com/?14lL17376

Parents, please note a few reminders: 🎄🎅 REMEMBER: We’re taking Christmas pictures on tomorrow, Thursday, December 12. Pictures are $5 for a 4x6 print. Send order forms and money with the students. Students who are taking pictures are welcome to dress in their holiday best! The 21st Century Tutoring December schedule is December 9 - 11 Monday - Wednesday and December 16 - 18 Monday - Wednesday. There will be NO tutoring on Thursday December 12 or December 19.

🎄🎅 REMEMBER: We’re taking Christmas pictures on tomorrow, Thursday, December 12. Pictures are $5 for a 4x6 print. Send order forms and money with the students. Students who are taking pictures are welcome to dress in their holiday best!

Congratulations to our 4H members who participated in 4H Food Festival.

Congratulations to this week's Positive Office Referrals!

Candy Cane Candy Gram order forms went home with students today. Parents and students can treat a child to a special Candy Gram delivered to their classroom on December 19. Please send money and completed card to the student's teacher between Tuesday, December 10 and Tuesday, December 17. Each candy gram is $1.00. The candy gram sale will benefit 4H and teacher appreciation.

Parents, please note the 21st Century Tutoring December schedule: December 9 - 11 Monday - Wednesday December 16 - 18 Monday - Wednesday

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During thanksgiving break, several PBE 4H members participated in Elementary Workshop Day 🍀

🎄🎅 Get ready to capture the holiday spirit! We’re taking Christmas pictures on Thursday, December 12. Pictures are $5 for a 4x6 print. Order forms went home with students. Students who are taking pictures are welcome to dress in their holiday best! Whether it’s festive sweaters, sparkling dresses, or a classic look, bring your cheer and smiles for a picture-perfect moment. 📸✨ #HolidaySeason #ChristmasPhotos

PBES students will be allowed to wear jeans /sweatpants tomorrow for $1.00. Uniform shirts or spirit shirts must be worn.

BRR! It is cold outside. The cold weather has arrived. Is your student missing a jacket? We have lots of outerwear (jackets and sweatshirts) in the lost and found located in the office. Please come by the office to look for your child’s missing jacket. If you need a school sweatshirt, we do have some spirit wear in the office for sale. However, limited sizes are available. Spirit shirts are $15 and sweatshirts are $25. Please contact or come by the office to purchase. Please review the outerwear policy. This policy will be enforced. OUTERWEAR - (Outerwear with a hood is not allowed) In cold weather, students will be allowed to wear a sweatshirt or jacket (NO hood) that is plain, solid colored in black, white, gray, navy, or red. Knit caps (beanies) without a face covering, ear flaps, or pompoms are allowed as head gear and must be removed when entering a school building or classroom.

Congratulations to this week's PBES Positive Office Referrals!!

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Please donate regular sized Candy Canes!