The photos are in! We had an amazing Black History Month Program here at Port Barre Elementary. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and participation!
Special shoutout to our guest presenters, Hudson and Mrs. Lastrapes, and a huge thank you to our guest speaker, Dr. Nicole Morrison, for inspiring us all.
Check out the gallery below! 👇
#PBES #BlackHistoryMonth #FutureLeaders
👓 Missing a pair of glasses? The office has accumulated a few pairs of eyeglasses. If you think one might belong to your child, please call the school and speak with Mrs. Kelly to claim them. Thank you for helping us return them to their owners! 👓
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders .
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Box Tops - Did you download the box top app and start scanning your receipts? See the March Box Tops News in newsletter.
- PreK enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of February 23-27, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Box Tops - Did you download the box top app and start scanning your receipts? See the March Box Tops News in newsletter.
- PreK enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of February 23-27, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
Take care of yourself so you can care for your child
Most parents and caregivers are experts at juggling the demands of jobs and families. But to be the best help to your child, you must meet your own needs, too. Think of ways you can preserve your energy. You might relax for 15 minutes with a book or pursue a hobby. Getting enough sleep and regular exercise helps, too. So does staying in touch with friends who can give you a listening ear when you need it.
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Most parents and caregivers are experts at juggling the demands of jobs and families. But to be the best help to your child, you must meet your own needs, too. Think of ways you can preserve your energy. You might relax for 15 minutes with a book or pursue a hobby. Getting enough sleep and regular exercise helps, too. So does staying in touch with friends who can give you a listening ear when you need it.
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Help your child prevent a repeat of a poor choice
Sometimes, children make poor choices. It's what they do next that counts. Teach your elementary schooler these steps for recovering from a mistake: First, admit it. "I said there was no math assignment so I could go play at Jamie's house, but that wasn't true." Second, accept the consequences. "I'll have to do my schoolwork and stay at home after school this week." Third, make up for it. "I'll use that time to master math skills." Finally, learn from the experience. "Next time I'll be honest and do my schoolwork first!"
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Sometimes, children make poor choices. It's what they do next that counts. Teach your elementary schooler these steps for recovering from a mistake: First, admit it. "I said there was no math assignment so I could go play at Jamie's house, but that wasn't true." Second, accept the consequences. "I'll have to do my schoolwork and stay at home after school this week." Third, make up for it. "I'll use that time to master math skills." Finally, learn from the experience. "Next time I'll be honest and do my schoolwork first!"
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You don't need to have all the answers
Families sometimes worry that their children won't respect them if they don't have all the answers. But kids respect adults more when they admit they don't know something and say, "Let's find out." You don't have to answer questions immediately, either. If your child asks a difficult question when you are too busy to answer, say, "That's a good question. I'd like to think about it and get back to you at dinner." Then, follow through.
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Families sometimes worry that their children won't respect them if they don't have all the answers. But kids respect adults more when they admit they don't know something and say, "Let's find out." You don't have to answer questions immediately, either. If your child asks a difficult question when you are too busy to answer, say, "That's a good question. I'd like to think about it and get back to you at dinner." Then, follow through.
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Send your child on a hunt for different letter styles
Young writers can be confused by the different ways letters appear when printed. Is "a" the same as "A"? Look through old catalogs and newspapers with your child and cut out uppercase and lowercase letters in as many fonts and sizes as you can find. Help your child sort the letters and paste all the examples of each letter onto a separate index card. Your child will learn a variety of ways each letter can look.
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Young writers can be confused by the different ways letters appear when printed. Is "a" the same as "A"? Look through old catalogs and newspapers with your child and cut out uppercase and lowercase letters in as many fonts and sizes as you can find. Help your child sort the letters and paste all the examples of each letter onto a separate index card. Your child will learn a variety of ways each letter can look.
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Port Barre Elementary will have a popcorn sale on tomorrow, Friday, February 27, 2026 for $1.00 per bag! Please send money with your child in the morning. Thank you for your support.
Encourage table talk at family meals
Experts know that casual conversation at the dinner table helps families connect. Children who feel close to their families are also less likely to take part in risky behavior. But conversation is impossible when everyone is focused on a screen. So, turn off the TV and other devices during meals. Instead, encourage everyone to share a success. Your family dinners may shield your child from trouble later on.
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Experts know that casual conversation at the dinner table helps families connect. Children who feel close to their families are also less likely to take part in risky behavior. But conversation is impossible when everyone is focused on a screen. So, turn off the TV and other devices during meals. Instead, encourage everyone to share a success. Your family dinners may shield your child from trouble later on.
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Get to the bottom of underachievement
It is possible for very bright students to struggle in school. When your child's performance in school is well below your child's ability, it's time to take action. First, talk to the teacher. Your child may be bored. Could the teacher assign a project that might provide an interesting challenge? Work together to find solutions. Outside school, look for activities that develop your child's strengths. If the situation continues, ask a doctor or school counselor how to find out if your child might have learning differences.
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It is possible for very bright students to struggle in school. When your child's performance in school is well below your child's ability, it's time to take action. First, talk to the teacher. Your child may be bored. Could the teacher assign a project that might provide an interesting challenge? Work together to find solutions. Outside school, look for activities that develop your child's strengths. If the situation continues, ask a doctor or school counselor how to find out if your child might have learning differences.
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Use three jars to teach money management
Promote the savings habit by having your elementary schooler divide pocket money into three jars. The first jar is for change your child is free to spend as desired. The second jar is for saving for more expensive items that may take a few weeks or months to afford. The last jar is for long-term savings for big ticket items like college, for example.
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Promote the savings habit by having your elementary schooler divide pocket money into three jars. The first jar is for change your child is free to spend as desired. The second jar is for saving for more expensive items that may take a few weeks or months to afford. The last jar is for long-term savings for big ticket items like college, for example.
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It’s National Public Schools Week! 📚🍎
This week, we join districts across the country in celebrating the incredible students, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff who make our schools the heart of our community. Thank you for choosing St. Landry Parish!
This week, we join districts across the country in celebrating the incredible students, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff who make our schools the heart of our community. Thank you for choosing St. Landry Parish!
Emphasize the difference between fact and opinion
In order to think analytically about reading material, your child must learn to separate fact from opinion. For practice, give your child a news article on a subject of interest. Cut off the headline. Ask your child to read the article and underline the facts in red and the opinions in blue. Then, have your child write a new headline. How does it compare to the original?
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In order to think analytically about reading material, your child must learn to separate fact from opinion. For practice, give your child a news article on a subject of interest. Cut off the headline. Ask your child to read the article and underline the facts in red and the opinions in blue. Then, have your child write a new headline. How does it compare to the original?
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📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders .
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Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Tutoring resumes this Monday, February 23.
- Friday, February 27 - Popcorn sale for $1.00
- February box Top challenge - Did you download the box top app and start scanning your receipts? PreK is currently in the lead.
- PreK enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of February 19-20, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
👉https://app.smore.com/n/etapw
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Tutoring resumes this Monday, February 23.
- Friday, February 27 - Popcorn sale for $1.00
- February box Top challenge - Did you download the box top app and start scanning your receipts? PreK is currently in the lead.
- PreK enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
- We did not meet our attendance goal the week of February 19-20, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
PBES Bus notice: Bus 556 (Mr. Chevis) will NOT be running in the AFTERNOON on Mon. 2/23. He will be running his morning route on this day. Please make arrangements to pick up your students on this afternoon in the car rider line. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Five questions improve reading comprehension
Who? What? When? Where? Why? Teach your elementary schooler to keep these questions in mind while reading, and your child will begin to read more carefully and understand the material better. What happened in the story? Where did it happen? Who was involved? When did it happen? Why was it written? Talk with your child about the answers. If your student can't answer the questions, suggest reading the passage again.
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Who? What? When? Where? Why? Teach your elementary schooler to keep these questions in mind while reading, and your child will begin to read more carefully and understand the material better. What happened in the story? Where did it happen? Who was involved? When did it happen? Why was it written? Talk with your child about the answers. If your student can't answer the questions, suggest reading the passage again.
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Support responsible learning
To be responsible students, children must take the job seriously. For that, they need their families' support. Make learning a priority in your family's life. Visit the library, explore new places, take nature walks. Establish routines that make reading and studying an expected part of each day. Encourage your child to keep trying when schoolwork is tough. And when your student has questions, demonstrate how to find the answers.
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To be responsible students, children must take the job seriously. For that, they need their families' support. Make learning a priority in your family's life. Visit the library, explore new places, take nature walks. Establish routines that make reading and studying an expected part of each day. Encourage your child to keep trying when schoolwork is tough. And when your student has questions, demonstrate how to find the answers.
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Encourage writing and communication by sharing a journal
When kids have time to think about what they want to say, they sometimes share their deepest thoughts. Try sharing a journal with your child. Glue a picture of the two of you onto a notebook, then write something positive about your child. It might be about how hard your student is trying in school or how your child makes you laugh. Leave it for your elementary schooler to read. The next day, it is your child's turn to write to you. Keep it up all year!
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When kids have time to think about what they want to say, they sometimes share their deepest thoughts. Try sharing a journal with your child. Glue a picture of the two of you onto a notebook, then write something positive about your child. It might be about how hard your student is trying in school or how your child makes you laugh. Leave it for your elementary schooler to read. The next day, it is your child's turn to write to you. Keep it up all year!
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Tomorrow, Friday, February 20 , students may wear a black history-themed shirt or a red or black shirt for FREE with regular school uniform bottoms. Jeans may be worn for $1.00, unless you have already paid for the year.
The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus tomorrow, February 20, 2026. Find those refillable cups and put them in your bookbag. Prices range from $3 - $7. Please send money with yoru child in the morning.
