📣 We’re Hiring!
Port Barre Elementary is looking for an ESS Paraprofessional to join our wonderful team!
If you’re passionate about helping students and want to be part of a wonderful school community, we would love to hear from you.
👉 See full details and job description here: https://slp.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5420610
Port Barre Elementary is looking for an ESS Paraprofessional to join our wonderful team!
If you’re passionate about helping students and want to be part of a wonderful school community, we would love to hear from you.
👉 See full details and job description here: https://slp.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5420610
🏈💙 Team Kindness for the Win! ❤️💛 Port Barre Elementary students showed their team spirit by wearing favorite team shirts for Kindness Week! 🙌 No matter the team, we’re all on Team Kindness! 💫 #PBEStrong #TeamKindness #RedHotKindness
🎉 Double the Goals, Double the Treats! 🍩
A massive shoutout to Ms. Michaella’s homeroom AND afternoon class!
They both smashed their iReady MyPath goals and celebrated with well-deserved donut holes! Awesome job, students—your hard work is paying off!
#iReady #GoalGetters #StudentSuccess
Ask the questions that get kids talking about school
Sometimes, having a conversation with a child is like playing a game of 20 Questions. To encourage your child to tell you more, ask questions that can't be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." Instead, start with words like "what " or "how" or "tell me." For example: "What did you do in science today?" "How would you solve the problems in your math assignment?" "Tell me what you're doing on your social studies project."
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Sometimes, having a conversation with a child is like playing a game of 20 Questions. To encourage your child to tell you more, ask questions that can't be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." Instead, start with words like "what " or "how" or "tell me." For example: "What did you do in science today?" "How would you solve the problems in your math assignment?" "Tell me what you're doing on your social studies project."
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How to find books that will turn your child on to reading
The "right" books for your child aren't necessarily expensive. What matters is that they make your child want to read them. Look for books that match your child's current interests. Choose books that are well-written, with strong plots and well-developed characters. Most of the words should be familiar to your child, but it's OK if a book is a little challenging. You can read it aloud now, and your child can read it independently later on.
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The "right" books for your child aren't necessarily expensive. What matters is that they make your child want to read them. Look for books that match your child's current interests. Choose books that are well-written, with strong plots and well-developed characters. Most of the words should be familiar to your child, but it's OK if a book is a little challenging. You can read it aloud now, and your child can read it independently later on.
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👖 Jeans for Candy! 🍬 This Tuesday, October 28, students may wear blue jeans in exchange for bringing a bag of candy! Your sweet donation will help make our October celebrations which will be occurring this week extra fun for everyone! 🎉
Our 25-26 PBES Spirit Wear Store is OPEN again through November 16. Get your winter wear.
https://stores.inksoft.com/port_barre_elem_25-26/shop/home
https://stores.inksoft.com/port_barre_elem_25-26/shop/home
Bus L206 (Mrs. Kim/Allison) will NOT be running today (October 27). Please make necessary arrangements to drop off and pick up students through the car rider line. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter!
Find all the latest updates and reminders here 👉 https://app.smore.com/n/mfc94k
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
💛 October 27–31: Students celebrate Kindness Week with fun dress-up days!
🍬 Tuesday, October 28: Jeans for Candy! Students may wear jeans in exchange for a bag of candy.
🍦 October 31: The Ice Cream Truck will be on campus — a sweet way to end the month!
📅 Attendance Matters! We did not meet our attendance goal last week. Please help us reach our goal this week by ensuring students are at school on time and for the entire day. Every day counts! 🙌
Find all the latest updates and reminders here 👉 https://app.smore.com/n/mfc94k
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
💛 October 27–31: Students celebrate Kindness Week with fun dress-up days!
🍬 Tuesday, October 28: Jeans for Candy! Students may wear jeans in exchange for a bag of candy.
🍦 October 31: The Ice Cream Truck will be on campus — a sweet way to end the month!
📅 Attendance Matters! We did not meet our attendance goal last week. Please help us reach our goal this week by ensuring students are at school on time and for the entire day. Every day counts! 🙌
As the weather begins to cool, we would like to remind all families of the St. Landry Parish School Board’s policy on student outerwear to ensure that students are dressed appropriately and in compliance with school guidelines. Outerwear with a hood is NOT allowed.
🧥 Approved Outerwear for Cold Weather: (without a hood) Must be waist length. Must be plain and solid-colored in black, white, heather gray, navy, or school color red — no emblems, logos, or markings (unless school logo).
KNIT CAPS (Beanies): Allowed during cold weather but must not have a face covering, ear flaps, or poms. Must be removed when entering school buildings or classrooms.
Thank you for helping us maintain a consistent and unified appearance while keeping students comfortable during cooler temperatures. Your support ensures we continue to promote a positive and safe learning environment for all. If you have any questions about the dress code, please contact the school office.
🧥 Approved Outerwear for Cold Weather: (without a hood) Must be waist length. Must be plain and solid-colored in black, white, heather gray, navy, or school color red — no emblems, logos, or markings (unless school logo).
KNIT CAPS (Beanies): Allowed during cold weather but must not have a face covering, ear flaps, or poms. Must be removed when entering school buildings or classrooms.
Thank you for helping us maintain a consistent and unified appearance while keeping students comfortable during cooler temperatures. Your support ensures we continue to promote a positive and safe learning environment for all. If you have any questions about the dress code, please contact the school office.
📣 Attendance Update! Last week, we came close to meeting our attendance goal of 95% . However, we fell a little short. Let’s keep working together to reach our weekly attendance goal! 💪
Here’s how we did:
📅 Monday, October 20: 94.25%
📅 Tuesday, October 21: 94.84%
📅 Wednesday, October 22: 94.95%
📅 Thursday, October 23: 95.19% 🎯
📅 Friday, October 24: 92.69%
We were so close — let’s aim higher this week! 🌟
Every day and every minute counts. When students are at school on time and for the entire day, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with classmates, and don’t miss out on important instruction. Let’s work together to help all students show up, shine bright, and succeed! 💛
Here’s how we did:
📅 Monday, October 20: 94.25%
📅 Tuesday, October 21: 94.84%
📅 Wednesday, October 22: 94.95%
📅 Thursday, October 23: 95.19% 🎯
📅 Friday, October 24: 92.69%
We were so close — let’s aim higher this week! 🌟
Every day and every minute counts. When students are at school on time and for the entire day, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with classmates, and don’t miss out on important instruction. Let’s work together to help all students show up, shine bright, and succeed! 💛
🎉 Kindness Week: October 27 – 31! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate Kindness Week with a spirit of positivity and fun! 🌟
Join us for Dress-Up Days from October 27 – 31, 2025 as we spread kindness throughout our school community. 💛
👕 Monday, October 27 – Team Up Against Bullying 🏈 Wear your favorite team shirt and hat to show we are united against bullying! (Uniform bottoms required)
💬 Tuesday, October 28 – One Kind Word Can Change Someone’s Day 💖 Share kind words and wear shirts with positive messages! (Uniform bottoms required unless wearing Jeans for candy.)
✨ Wednesday, October 29 – Be Kind and Shine 🌈 Dress in bright or sparkly colors to let your kindness shine!
🦌 Thursday, October 30 – Hunting for Kindness 🧡 Wear camouflage or outdoor gear as we search for acts of kindness!
🎃 Friday, October 31 – Boo-tiful Costumes and Sweet Acts of Kindness 👻🍬 Show off your Halloween spirit and make someone’s day with a sweet act of kindness!
Let’s make this week full of smiles, gratitude, and kindness! 💫
Give spelling a high-tech twist
Kids love technology, and it can make studying words more fun. Encourage your child to type the latest word list into a word-processing program. Let your child play with fonts, colors and designs while retyping each word several times. Your child can even add pictures and print out the work for a memorable study guide.
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Kids love technology, and it can make studying words more fun. Encourage your child to type the latest word list into a word-processing program. Let your child play with fonts, colors and designs while retyping each word several times. Your child can even add pictures and print out the work for a memorable study guide.
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Help your child map the world on a pumpkin globe
To teach your child about world geography, get a round pumpkin. Pretend that the stem end is the North Pole, and the blossom end on the bottom is the South Pole. The pumpkin's grooves are like lines of longitude. Have your child measure halfway between the poles and draw the equator around the pumpkin. Then, help your student refer to maps or a globe to draw the continents on paper and then attach them in the correct hemispheres.
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To teach your child about world geography, get a round pumpkin. Pretend that the stem end is the North Pole, and the blossom end on the bottom is the South Pole. The pumpkin's grooves are like lines of longitude. Have your child measure halfway between the poles and draw the equator around the pumpkin. Then, help your student refer to maps or a globe to draw the continents on paper and then attach them in the correct hemispheres.
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Math minds at work! 💡
Our 3rd graders in Mrs. H. Fontenot's class are collaborating, sharing strategies, and celebrating their iReady and XtraMath successes. We love seeing teamwork and growth in action! 👏 #MathGoals #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
🏆🔥 Congratulations to Port Barre Elementary’s 2025/2026 4th Grade Student of the Year — Lorelei R. 🔥🏆
This Lil’ Red Hot has shown what it truly means to lead with heart, work hard, and shine bright every single day! 🌟 From showing kindness to classmates to giving 100% in the classroom, Lorelei is a role model through and through.
We are so proud of your dedication, leadership, and positive attitude — you make PBE proud in every way!
#PBEProud #LilRedHots #StudentOfTheYear #RedHotPride #ShiningBright
🎉🔥 XtraMath Superstars! 🔥🎉
Mrs. Stelly’s 2nd grade Red Hots are on FIRE with their XtraMath achievements!
These mathematicians have been working hard to master their facts — adding, subtracting, and soaring to new levels of success!
Keep shining bright, 2nd grade! Every fact you master makes you stronger, smarter, and ready to tackle anything that comes your way! ❤️🖤
#RedHotMathWizards #PBEProud #MathMasters
To motivate your child, praise effort, not intelligence
Did you know that praising your child for being smart may not be a great idea? In one experiment, researchers found that children who had been told they were smart avoided doing tasks that were learning challenges, for fear of failing. Other kids, who had been told they were hard workers, stayed motivated to tackle the challenges and learn. Praise your child for effort, learning and progress rather than intelligence. Send the message that hard work pays off.
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Did you know that praising your child for being smart may not be a great idea? In one experiment, researchers found that children who had been told they were smart avoided doing tasks that were learning challenges, for fear of failing. Other kids, who had been told they were hard workers, stayed motivated to tackle the challenges and learn. Praise your child for effort, learning and progress rather than intelligence. Send the message that hard work pays off.
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🎉🔥 Big Red Hot Congratulations to Port Barre Elementary’s 2025-2026 New Teacher of the Year, Ms. Michaella Lamke! 🔥🎉
Our Lil’ Red Hots sure know how to shine, and Ms. Michaella is on fire this year! From bringing lessons to life to spreading smiles across campus, she brings energy, creativity, and heart to everything she does.
Whether it’s cheering on students, supporting teammates, or turning everyday moments into learning magic — She makes PBE a brighter place!
#PBEProud #LilRedHots #NewTeacherOfTheYear #RedHotPride
💖 A Huge Congratulations to Port Barre Elementary’s 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year — Ms. April Byrom 💖
There are those special people who make a difference in every hallway, every classroom, and every heart they touch — and Ms. Byrom is one of them.
She is the kind of person who shows up each day with a smile, a helping hand, and a heart full of love for our students and staff. From going the extra mile to spreading kindness wherever they go, She truly embodies what it means to be a Lil’ Red Hot
#PBEProud #LilRedHots #TeacherOfTheYear
