Port Barre Elementary School

Beautiful Butterflies

Kindergarteners enjoyed learning about the life cycle of a butterfly.

📢 Easter/Spring Break Announcement Easter/Spring Break will take place from Friday, April 18 through Friday, April 25, 2025. Students will return to school on Monday, April 28, 2025. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break!

Help your child learn decision-making from experience The best way to learn to make good decisions is by making lots of them. Give your child plenty of chances to make choices and learn from the results. A young child can decide between two lunch options. An older child can decide which assignment to tackle first. Just be sure to maintain the boundaries; deciding not to do schoolwork at all isn't an option. Then, help your child connect the choices made with their outcomes. https://tpitip.com/?15dQ17376

Help your child feel secure when the news is scary When the stories in the news are scary, the way you talk to your child about them matters. Start by finding out about your child's fears, which may be different from reality. Explain that you and other adults are working to keep your child safe. Then, like Mr. Rogers suggested, help your child look for the helpers during difficult times. https://tpitip.com/?15dP17376

The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus Thursday, April 17, 2025. Find those refillable cups and put them in your bookbag. Prices range from $3 - $7. Please send money with your child in the morning.

This is the last week of 21st Century Tutoring. Tomorrow, April 16 will be the last day for tutoring. If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Constructive criticism starts with positive comments Your child shows you a draft of a report for school, and the first thing you see is a misspelled word. Instead of just pointing it out, think PNP (positive-negative-positive). Start with a positive comment: "You have such an interesting first sentence." Then, mention the misspelling. Follow up with something positive: "I think this is a great start." Your child may be more willing to ask for your feedback again! https://tpitip.com/?15dO17376

Reminder: Fun day shirt order and money are due no later than April 16. The cost is $15 per shirt.

The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus Thursday, April 17, 2025. Find those refillable cups and put them in your bookbag. Prices range from $3 - $7. Please send money with your child in the morning.

Congratulations to last week's Positive Office Referrals!!

🌟 Staff Appreciation Week is almost here! 🌟 We’ll be celebrating our amazing staff May 12–16 and we need your help to make it extra special! 🙌💙 Let’s come together to show our incredible team just how much we value all the love, energy, and dedication they pour into our students every single day. Whether it’s a kind note, a small treat, or a thoughtful gesture — every little bit counts and means the world! If you own a business or know of a business that would like to donate to our staff for this upcoming appreciation week, please have them contact the school. We’d love to partner with our community to make this celebration unforgettable! Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

Inspire the courage that leads to success Many activities in school, such as reading aloud or expressing thoughts in front of others, can take courage. Explain to your child that courage isn't about being physically strong, it's about having inner strength. Make it clear that it is OK to express feelings and fears, and praise your child's everyday acts of bravery. Encourage your student to try new activities and not to worry about failing. https://tpitip.com/?15dN17376

Use the weather forecast to practice geography skills A newspaper weather page (in print or online) gives you the forecast. But you can also use it to build your child's geography skills. Look at the weather map together. Help your child find states where relatives live. Or, play Name That State by giving your child clues like, "I'm thinking of a state that starts with an M. It's near the nation's capital." Then, read a news article together and find the location mentioned on the map. https://tpitip.com/?15dM17376

Please check out this week's newsletter for important information. https://secure.smore.com/n/pqzus8 Read more about: - 3rd grade students begin DIBELS testing tomorrow and Tuesday. Please encourage students to get a good night's rest, eat breakfast at home or school, keep a positive mindset, and do their best on this assessment. Attendance is very important for testing. Please have your child arrive on time each day. -Fun day shirt order forms went home with students. The cost is $15 per shirt. Orders are due no later than April 16. - The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus Thursday, April 17, 2025. Find those refillable cups and put them in your bookbag. Prices range from $3 - $7. - As a school, we made the 95% attendance this week. Thank you for assisting us with reaching our attendance goal by ensuring your child attends school daily. Let's keep it up!

🎉 As National Assistant Principal Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate someone truly special — Mrs. Tatman, our incredible Assistant Principal! 💖 Your leadership, compassion, and dedication make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and school community every single day. Whether you're supporting a student, encouraging a teacher, or keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes — you do it all with grace and heart. 💪📚 Thank you for your tireless efforts, your positive energy, and your commitment to making our school the best it can be. We are so lucky to have you on the team!

Just like sticks and stones, words can hurt Kids have called each other names for centuries. But it's wrong to think that there's nothing families or schools can or should do about it. Persistent name-calling, and name-calling with an intent to hurt, are forms of bullying. Teach your child that this behavior is hurtful. Don't accept "I was just joking," as an excuse. Voice your disapproval when you hear your child or someone else putting another person down. https://tpitip.com/?15dL17376

Congratulations to our 3rd nine weeks Third Grade Kiwanis Kids - Justin C., Genesis E., Riley R., Alex D., Samyra A., Maddex M., Camille V., and Tanner L. Keep up the great job!

Small steps take the stress out of big projects As students reach the upper grades in elementary school, they begin to receive long-term assignments. Time management is key to success with these projects. Remind your child to get started right away and to do a little work every day. Together, break the assignment down into small parts, and set deadlines for each part. This lets your child focus on one part at a time and not get overwhelmed by a big project. https://tpitip.com/?15dK17376

We will have a popcorn sale on tomorrow, April 11, for $1.00 a bag. Please send money with your child in the morning.