Grand Coteau Elementary

The Steve Carter Education Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. These digital vouchers are used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring.

Program Details:
👉Available to K-12 public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
👉In-person or virtual options are available.
👉Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours.

🛑 You must have your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number to complete the application. This is a 10-digit number assigned by schools to track student information.🛑

Families can apply through the portal below to receive the voucher and select a provider:
https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/

Report Card Information: students whose parents did not attend open house will receive their 2nd 9 weeks report cards today.

GCES Reminder: Report Card Open House is at 4:30-5:30 pm today. Parents/guardians, visit your child’s teachers' classrooms for report cards. The Parent Action Team meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 5:30 pm. Thanks.

Reminder: GCES Report Card Open House is today at 4:30-5:30 p.m. We will have a Parent Action Team Meeting immediately following for parents interested in joining. See attached flyer.

See attached information about 3rd grade literacy requirements.

Dads & Kids is hosting a Mommy and Son Dance Saturday, February 28th. This is a free event. Please register if you are interested. See the attached flyer for details.

GCES Report Card Open House Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:30-5:30 p.m. There will be a Parent Action Team Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents interested in joining may attend.

GCES reminder: early dismissal is at 12:25 p.m. today. Please make arrangements to receive your child from school earlier today. Happy Holidays.

Arnaudville Middle School invites all GCES students and staff to their Family Engagement Night Thursday at 5:30 pm. Staff and students who attend will receive a January jean day pass. There will be hot coco, a book fair, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Hope to see you there!

GCES Reminder: Mrs. Annette Courville bus 558 is not running Tuesday AFTERNOON! Please make arrangements to pick up your child if he/she rides bus 558. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks.

Dress Code Adjustments for Cold Weather: December 15th-16th Due to the forecast of extremely cold weather from Monday, December 15th, to Tuesday, December 16th, please be aware of the following adjustments to the student dress code: Outerwear: As per current policy, students should wear school-appropriate jackets or sweatshirts, as long as they are hoodless. Hoodies are permitted for students in grades pre-k through 4 only. Bottoms: School-appropriate jeans, joggers, or sweatpants are allowed. *No pajamas Headwear: Knit caps, earmuffs, and beanies are encouraged for warmth. However, these must be removed once inside the school building. Footwear: Regular school shoes are required at all times. Layering: We strongly encourage layering clothing to ensure students stay warm. Please make sure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all students. * This is only for the date range listed. We will let you know when these cold-weather adjustments are applicable for future occurrences.

Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!!

GCES Reminder: Staff & Student Christmas Spirit Week December 15-19, 2025. See attached flyer.

GCES update about Free Dress Days: after careful consideration, we will continue the Free Dress Fridays. However, bottoms must be knee length. We understand that parents have paid to support a Free Dress fundraiser and we respect and honor that good deed. Sorry for the confusion.

GCES PBIS Jean Day Reminder: students who pay/paid may wear school appropriate shirt and jeans. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment. 👖💙🤍🖤

Reminder: Meet the Principal Parent Meeting is this evening in the school cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Thanks.

12/8/25 After school tutoring is canceled for today. All tutoring students will be dismissed during our regular dismissal time. Please make arrangements to receive your child after school if he/she normally attends after school tutoring. Thanks.

Reminder: PBIS Jean Day is tomorrow for those students who pay/have paid. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas! School appropriate jeans and shirts. Subject to change if the district announces an extreme weather dress day. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment!

Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print by Susan Angelle Photography. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!! Complete order forms and return to your child's homeroom teacher.