Make learning responsibility enjoyable for your child
Kids learn best when learning is fun. That applies to learning responsibility, too. So, assign your child some regular chores that are not too long or burdensome. Then, make them more fun by doing them together and singing songs or playing music while you work. You can even make chores part of a game: See who can pick up their toys the fastest, or how much you and your child can get done in a set time.
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Help your child feel capable of doing hard things
Feeling capable gives children the confidence to take on challenges and succeed in school. To encourage that self-confidence, teach your child how to do things without help. Notice your student's strengths and encourage them. Ask for and appreciate your child's help. And always praise your child for trying, no matter what the outcome.
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How to enforce limits without saying 'no' all the time
Every parent and caregiver has to set limits. But when kids hear "no," they often stop listening and start arguing. To teach your child to respect the reasons behind the rules, try giving a conditional "yes" instead of a "no." For example, if your child asks to watch TV, instead of saying "No. You have to do your reading," you might say "Yes, when you have finished your reading." That "yes" can keep your child listening to the rest of the sentence.
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REMINDER: Math night and Scholastic Book Fair Family night is TONIGHT, March 12 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. We canât wait to see everyone there!
Reading gives your child words to use when writing
To be strong writers, students need large vocabularies. To help your child develop one, encourage lots of reading. More reading exposes your child to more new words. When an unfamiliar word appears, see if your child can guess its meaning from the text around it. Later, look it up together. For fun and practice when writing, see how many words your child can replace without changing the meaning.
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SLP families, each week, our schools have the chance to showcase their events and achievements, which we then compile into our district publication, "The Good News." You can find the link to the publication below. Let's share the positivity and celebrate our schools! https://5il.co/3a714
Port Barre Elementary will have a popcorn sale on Friday, March 14, 2025 for $1.00 a bag. Please send money with your child in the morning.
Reminder: Coca Cola pick-up date is TODAY, March 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Port Barre Elementary. Thank you to everyone who supported PBES with the Coke Fundraiser!
Service projects boost connection and community
When your family volunteers in the community together, your child gets quality time with you and learns the joy of helping others. Great projects to do with kids include collecting canned goods for a food pantry, or asking neighbors and friends for gently-used children's books and donating them to a homeless shelter. You and your child might also write letters or make care packages for local people serving in the military.
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đđ We had an amazing first day at the Port Barre Elementary Book Fair! The kids had a blast exploring all the awesome books. đâš
The book fair will continue all week long during school hours, so thereâs plenty of time to find your next favorite read! đ
Donât forget! Join us for Scholastic Family Night this Wednesday, March 12, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. See you there! đ
Spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Students may dress in their spring best school appropriate attire (no sandals or spaghetti straps). After the students take the picture, they will receive a code that parents can view and order the pictures/packages online. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
Reminder: Coca Cola pick-up date is tomorrow, March 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Port Barre Elementary. Thank you to everyone who supported PBES with the Coke Fundraiser!
Pi Day is March 14. Students may were a Pi Day shirt for FREE on Friday, March 14.
Important Notice: NO 21st Century or Real Tutoring on Wednesday, March 12, due to math night and Scholastic Book Fair Family night.
Pre-K Registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Pick up a packet and schedule an intake appointment in the front office. Intake appointments will take place on March 19, 2025.
Here's an easy formula for helping your child with math
You can help your child learn math even if you don't remember any of the math you took in school. For a start, ask questions about your student's math work, such as "How did you arrive at that answer?" or "Look at this page of problems. Do you see a pattern?" Then, make an effort to involve your child often in practical math at home, such as measuring. Making sure your child has a study routine that includes daily math practice will also add up to better math skills.
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Mrs. Stelly's Glue Engineers tested their glue recipes for strength and stickiness by building a picture frame.
Students in Mrs. Hadley & Mrs. Keysâ classes earned a show and tell coupon for completing and passing iReady my path lessons. One student brought a typewriter and was able to show her classmates how it works. The other student brought her original artwork.
Port Barre Elementary celebrated Mardi Gras.
đ It's Scholastic Book Fair Time! đ
đł Donât forget to set up your student's eWallet account for a cashless, stress-less shopping experience at the Book Fair! đ Friends and family can even contribute funds to help your reader pick out the perfect books. đ
Set up your eWallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/portbarreelementaryschool
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