Port Barre Elementary School

Please check out this week's newsletter for important information. https://secure.smore.com/n/s8jb7 Read more about: - Dibels for Kindergarten and 1st grade, as well as LEAP for 3rd grade begins this week. 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 these assessments. Attendance is very important for testing. Please have your child arrive on time each day. - No grade level made 95% attendance this week. Please assist us in reaching our attendance goal by ensuring your child attends school daily.

📢 Important Testing Schedule Information! 📚✏️ Please review the testing schedule for all grade levels below: ✅ Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: DIBELS Literacy Assessment ✅ 3rd & 4th Grade: LEAP 2025 Assessment 🕒 Reminder: It is crucial that all students are at school on time for testing. 👍 Let's make sure they are prepared and ready to do their best!

Help your child move forward after a setback Setbacks can cause self-doubt for even the most positive kids. Help your child overcome setbacks by building skills for success. Demonstrate how to break down large tasks into smaller steps that are easier to master. Teach problem-solving skills, like brainstorming and evaluating solutions. Role-play challenging situations until your child feels comfortable handling them. And never put your child or yourself down. https://tpitip.com/?15cd17376

Teach your children to look for a solution, not a fight Constant arguments are disruptive, at school and at home. To teach your children how to resolve a conflict without arguing, set some rules. When your children have a disagreement over something, they have to work together to find a fair solution. They should each tell their own side, then say what they need most. After that, it's up to them to try to figure out a way they both can get something they need. https://tpitip.com/?15cc17376

BUS NOTICE: Mr. Josh, Bus 626, will not run this afternoon (March 28). Please make the necessary arrangements to pick up your child through the car rider line. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Ask questions to strengthen your child’s thinking skills There are many ways you can help your child learn to think things through. One is by asking questions aloud like, "I wonder why that happened?" and then discussing possible reasons. You can also show interest in the questions the teacher is asking, as well as what is being taught. When your child expresses opinions, ask for facts that back them up. And when your student reads, ask "What do you think is the most important thing you read in that passage?" https://tpitip.com/?15cb17376

Ask questions to connect actions and consequences Kids who behave responsibly get along better with teachers and classmates. They are also more likely to try, follow through and succeed in school. To help your child connect personal actions to consequences, ask questions like "How do you think Alex felt when you said that?" Asking "What happened first?" or "Why do you think that happened?" also helps improve children's understanding of their role in a situation. https://tpitip.com/?15ca17376

Relax and observe nature with your child Outdoor play is a great way to strengthen observation skills and creativity. To help your child learn and benefit from nature, ask questions like, "Can you feel where the wind is coming from?" or "What is that ant doing?" Have your child try to identify sounds with closed eyes. You can also suggest making up a poem or story about the outdoors. Don't rush; giving your child time to draw aimlessly with a stick or touch a flower creates a sense of calm. https://tpitip.com/?15cZ17376

Supervise and discuss your child's online activities Today's kids are growing up in the digital age, and digital media found online can be a useful learning tool for children. But it's important to take steps to ensure your child’s online safety. Experts recommend that you supervise your child's online activity. Know the sites and apps your child uses. Talk about your values with your child, and make it clear which sites, apps and activities are off limits and why. Explain that your child should never give out personal information because people online are not always who they seem. https://tpitip.com/?15cY17376

Reminder: Pizza fundraiser forms and money are due tomorrow, March 25, 2025. Please send money and form with students in the morning. No late orders will be accepted. Thank you for your support and understanding.

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A positive attitude supports your child’s self-confidence By age seven or eight, many children become self-conscious. A critical inner voice says things like, "That's stupid" or "You read like an idiot." These feelings can affect your child's willingness to tackle challenges in school. To help your child develop confidence, don't criticize the worrying. Instead, praise your student's effort and point out progress. Your calm reassurances will build a positive inner voice for your child. https://tpitip.com/?15cX17376

Please check out this week's newsletter for important information. https://secure.smore.com/n/2fn37 Read more about: - Pizza order forms and money are due by Tuesday, March 25. - Grade 4 will take the iReady Diagnostic this week. - 2nd grade made the 95% attendance goal this week with 95.39%. Please assist us in reaching our attendance goal by ensuring your child attends school daily.

Problem-solving is a skill kids learn by doing Elementary students are developing their problem-solving skills. When your child comes to you with a problem, listen calmly and don't immediately provide a fix. Instead, encourage your child to describe the issue and brainstorm possible solutions. Restate what you hear, and ask questions to help your child think. When children identify a solution themselves, they are more willing to act on it. And they learn that they can solve problems! https://tpitip.com/?15cW17376

Let the teacher know about schoolwork struggles If your child is struggling repeatedly when doing schoolwork at home, contact the teacher. Explain what is happening and ask for suggestions. Your child might need extra help from a tutor, or a schedule to make up missed assignments. More challenging assignments or help with English may be helpful. Work with the teacher on a plan to help your child, then follow up. https://tpitip.com/?15cV17376

Maps put the world at your child's fingertips Geography is a challenge for many kids. Posting a large world map in your home, where it's easy to see and touch, can help your child begin to master it. Together, locate the places where your child's clothes and toys are made on the map. Help your student find the places that are mentioned in books, in the news and on TV. Your child might also enjoy using the map to follow the travels of a favorite band or sports team. https://tpitip.com/?15cU17376

Help your child be a good sport, on and off the field Sports and sportsmanship should go hand in hand. Learning to win without gloating and lose without complaining will help your child on the field and in the classroom. Encourage your elementary schooler to abide by the rules of the game, to follow the coach's directions and to play fair. Make it clear that good sports share the responsibilities of the team as well as its successes. https://tpitip.com/?15cT17376

4H members worked up an appetite after visiting the swamp. Members enjoyed pizza and games at Cajun Fast Track.

4H members were rewarded with a trip to the swamp today. Members toured the swamp by boat and learned more about Louisiana.

Nutrition and exercise boost brainpower March is National Nutrition Month. So it's a great time to talk with your child about healthy eating and the foods that nourish bodies and brains. Exercise is another vital part of health. As a family, make exercise a priority. Kids get more exercise when their families get involved! Turn off digital devices and have a push-up contest, walk up and down the stairs 20 times or shoot some hoops. Or, go for a walk together and talk about what you see. https://tpitip.com/?15cS17376