👋 As we continue our staff introductions, say hello to our sweet and spirited Pre-K Team at Port Barre Elementary! 💕

These amazing educators are ready to welcome our littlest learners into a world filled with wonder, laughter, and learning. In Pre-K, students will begin building early literacy and math skills, learn to share and take turns, explore through play, and discover what it means to be part of a classroom family.

✨ It is going to be a magical year of first friendships, big milestones, and lots of fun — and this team can’t wait to get started!

📅 Today marks the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, and we are so excited to begin! Stay tuned over the next few days as we continue to introduce the amazing staff who make Port Barre Elementary so special.

#PortBarreElementary #MeetTheTeam #BackToSchool2025
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
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IMPORTANT BUS NOTICES:

Mr. John (Bus 600) and Mrs. Kelly (Bus 564) will be picked up and dropped off by Bus 600 with a substitute driver on Thursday (August 7) and Friday (August 8).

Mr. Josh (Bus 626) will not run on Friday, August 8. There is no substitute driver. Please make the necessary arrangements to drop off and pick up your child through the car rider line. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
We are excited to reunite with our previous students and to meet our new students. Drop off begins at 7:20 am. Afternoon car rider line begins about 3:15 - the car rider line is long and slow at the beginning of the year. Please remain patient and assist us by having the student name displayed.
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
We are so excited to see all of our students whose last names begin with A - I tomorrow. Gates open at 7:20 for the buses to enter followed by car riders. We ask everyone dropping off their children to come through the car rider line. We will escort students to their classrooms. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we establish our procedures.
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
🌟 Next up in our staff introductions — meet our incredible Kindergarten Team at Port Barre Elementary! 🌟

These amazing educators are ready to guide our littlest learners through one of the most magical years of their school journey. From learning to read and writing their names to building confidence and making new friends, our kindergarteners are in the best hands!

Kindergarten is full of big steps and even bigger growth — and our team is excited to make this year unforgettable. 💫

Stay tuned as we continue introducing the rest of our wonderful teams throughout the week!

#PortBarreElementary #KindergartenMagic #MeetTheTeam
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
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Registration and technology fees are a total of $25 this year. If you pay online, please be sure that you are paying both registration and technology fees, not just one. To pay online, please use the link below.

https://tinyurl.com/bddx2ues



2 months ago, Billie Cortez

👖 Friday Jean Days Start August 15! 👖 If your student wants to join in on Jean Days this year, parents can pay $1 per week or a discounted $25 for the entire year to participate every Friday.

Here are the guidelines:- Jeans must be blue, school-appropriate, and have no holes/rips (no blue jean shorts).
- Students who don’t follow the guidelines will receive a consequence.

Get ready to show your school spirit and rock those jeans on Friday!

2 months ago, Billie Cortez
School is starting this week! If you know anyone who needs to register a new student or drop a student who will be attending another school, please remind them to stop by the school. The office is open, and we are ready to assist with this process.
2 months ago, Billie Cortez

Our Meet and Greet is this Tuesday, August 5 from 3 to 5 pm. We will begin in the cafeteria and then transition to the classrooms to meet the teachers. Bus information and car tags will be available. We are excited to see everyone.

2 months ago, Billie Cortez
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All students in grades K–4 will begin the school year with a staggered entry:
- Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Students with last names A–I
- Friday, August 8, 2025 – Students with last names J–Z
- All K–4 students will report together on Monday, August 11, 2025.

We are excited to welcome our students to campus and look forward to a great start to the school year!
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
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If your child will be a car rider, please follow the red path in the picture. Turn on Pacific St., go all the way down to the second stop sign, turn left back on OG and file in line. Please do not sit at the stop sign. If the line is past the stop sign, turn right and turn around in stadium parking lot.

Car rider line begins moving at 7:20 am. Parents will need to go through the line. Staff and student leaders will assist with getting students to classes.
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
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📣 Meet Our Fabulous 1st Grade Team!
First grade at Port Barre Elementary is a year full of growth and discovery! ✨📘 Students will become stronger readers and writers, explore equations and problem-solving in math, and dive into a variety of science and social studies topics.

This dedicated team is ready to make the 2025–2026 school year one to remember for our Lil Red Hots! ❤️🔥

✨ Keep following as we continue introducing the rest of the amazing PBES staff!

#PBEProud #MeetTheStaff #LilRedHots #BackToSchool
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
1st grade
📣 Meet Our Extraordinary 2nd Grade Team!
Our second grade team at Port Barre Elementary is ready to make learning meaningful for our students. With care and a passion for teaching, they are committed to helping every Lil Red Hot grow academically and personally throughout the year. ❤️🔥

✨ Stay tuned as we continue introducing the amazing staff of PBES!

#PBEProud #MeetTheStaff #LilRedHots #BackToSchool
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
2nd grade
📣 Meet Our Fantastic 3rd Grade Team!
At Port Barre Elementary, our third grade team is ready to guide, challenge, and cheer on their students every step of the way this school year. 🎉✏️ From building strong reading skills to diving deeper into math and science, this team is committed to helping every Lil Red Hot grow and succeed. ❤️🔥

✨ Keep following along as we continue introducing the rest of our incredible Port Barre Elementary staff!

#PBEProud #MeetTheStaff #LilRedHots #BackToSchool
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
third grade
📣 Meet Our Team!
Port Barre Elementary is thrilled to introduce the amazing staff for the 2025–2026 school year! 🍎📚 We’re excited to welcome new faces and celebrate returning ones as we prepare for a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success. Let’s make it a great one, Lil Red Hots! 🔥❤️

👩‍🏫 First up: Our Amazing 4th Grade Team!
Our fourth grade team is ready to guide their students through an exciting year of academic and personal growth. 💪📘

✨ Keep following as we continue introducing the incredible staff of PBES!

#PBEProud #BackToSchool #MeetTheStaff #LilRedHots
2 months ago, Billie Cortez
4th grade

The new school year is just around the corner! We are thrilled to introduce our new staff members who will be joining our amazing team. We can’t wait to see all the great things our staff and students will accomplish together.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

#WelcomeBack #NewStaff #SchoolYear2025-2026

3 months ago, Billie Cortez
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Please use the following link to sign up for our PBE Car Rider Line. This will help speed up our car rider dismissal. You only need to do this form ONCE.

Bus transportation information will be coming soon!

Click the link below:
https://forms.gle/ZwX4iskNcEkz2dNU8

3 months ago, Ashley Hargroder
🚰 Water Bottle Policy 🏫💧

Please review our]Water Bottle Policy for the upcoming school year. Staying hydrated is important, and we want to ensure everyone follows the guidelines to keep our school safe and clean. Thank you for your support and cooperation! #StayHydrated #SchoolPolicies #BackToSchool2025
3 months ago, Billie Cortez
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Dear Port Barre Elementary Families,

We are excited to roll out our new, streamlined communication tool that will allow you to message directly with your child’s teachers. This new feature, called Rooms, is available right inside our district’s app, the SLP App.

This will be our primary tool for parent-teacher communication this year, replacing previous methods. To make sure you’re ready, please follow the steps below.

How to Get Connected:

Download the App: Your single point for communication is the SLP App. If you haven't already, please download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching for "St. Landry Parish Schools" or using the download links provided below:

iPhone- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/st-landry-parish-school-board/id1531513981

Android-https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.stlandry&pli=1

Sign Up (Only If You Haven't Already):

Open the SLP App and tap on the Rooms icon.

Follow the prompts to create your account and connect with your student(s).

Important: If you already signed up at the end of last school year or over the summer, you do not need to do it again. You are all set!

Troubleshooting & Support:

"I'm signed in, but I don't see my student."
If your student is not connected to your account after you sign in, please use the messaging feature within Rooms to let us know, and we will resolve it.

"I'm having trouble creating my account or signing in."
If you are experiencing technical difficulty with the sign-up process itself, please contact our dedicated support by emailing tfontenot3@slpsb.org.

Please note that student schedules will not be available in the app until after your child’s school has released rosters at open house or orientation/registration.

We are confident that Rooms will make staying connected simpler and more effective than ever. We look forward to a great year of partnership with you!
3 months ago, Billie Cortez
📣 Please see the attached Check-Out Policy 📄

📚 Did you know? Research shows that attendance is a key factor in student success. Every minute counts—late check-ins and early check-outs can impact learning just as much as full-day absences.

🎯 Help us reach our weekly attendance goal and support your child’s achievement by minimizing time away from school.

💪 Let’s work together to make every day—and every moment—matter!

#PortBarreLilRedHots #EveryMinuteMatters #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
3 months ago, Billie Cortez
check out policy