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.
📢 Beyond The Bell: Parent Edition - St. Landry Parish parents, would you be interested in attending our teacher-led virtual lessons to get a glimpse into your child's classroom learning experience?
Complete the interest survey here, https://tinyurl.com/SLPLBBPE.
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Contact Tawasha Thomas at (337)948-3657 x10203 with any questions.
We are so excited to announce the winners of our PBE Attendance Challenge! These students showed up ready to learn every single day, proving that every minute in the classroom counts.
A huge shoutout to our top-performing homerooms:
🌟 And the winners are... 🌟
Mrs. Emily--Pre-K
Mrs. Krystle--1st Grade
Mrs. Rideaux-- 2nd Grade
Mrs. Miller--2nd Grade
Mrs. Stelly--2nd Grade
Attendance is such a vital part of student success. When students are here, they are growing, socializing, and building the foundation for their futures.
#PBEPride #AttendanceMatters #ShowUpToGlowUp #StudentSuccess #PBEFamily
A huge shoutout to our top-performing homerooms:
🌟 And the winners are... 🌟
Mrs. Emily--Pre-K
Mrs. Krystle--1st Grade
Mrs. Rideaux-- 2nd Grade
Mrs. Miller--2nd Grade
Mrs. Stelly--2nd Grade
Attendance is such a vital part of student success. When students are here, they are growing, socializing, and building the foundation for their futures.
#PBEPride #AttendanceMatters #ShowUpToGlowUp #StudentSuccess #PBEFamily
A huge congratulations to Mrs. H. Fontenot’s 3rd Grade Homeroom for being our big Raising Cane’s Fundraiser Winners! 🏆
To celebrate their hard work and school spirit, the class enjoyed a delicious Cane’s party under the breezeway. There’s nothing like some chicken fingers and Texas toast to make a school day extra special!
Thank you to all our PBE families who participated in the fundraiser—your support makes events like this possible.
Way to go, 3rd Grade! ❤️💛
#PBEPride #RaisingCanes #FundraiserWinners #ThirdGradeRockstars #CommunitySupport
Bus announcement: Mr. John 's bus(Bus 600) is running late this morning. A sub driver will be running the route. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Play the Too Much Game with your child
When it’s time to teach limits, play the Too Much Game. To start, tell your child the rule: "When I say 'too much,' you name something that is good normally, but bad when overdone. Then, say the negative consequence of having too much." Your child might say, "Food is good, but eating too much is unhealthy." Take turns and have some fun: Too much bathing might wash your skin off!
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When it’s time to teach limits, play the Too Much Game. To start, tell your child the rule: "When I say 'too much,' you name something that is good normally, but bad when overdone. Then, say the negative consequence of having too much." Your child might say, "Food is good, but eating too much is unhealthy." Take turns and have some fun: Too much bathing might wash your skin off!
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PBES Bus notice: Bus 564 (Mrs. Kelly) will NOT be running in the AFTERNOON on Thursday (2/19) and Friday (2/20). She will be running her morning route on each of these days. Please make arrangements to pick up your students on these afternoon in the car rider line. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders .
👉https://app.smore.com/n/hz2c9
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Thursday, February 19 - Students return to school.
- No after school tutoring this week . Tutoring resumes on Monday, February 23.
- Friday, February 20 - Students may wear a black history-themed shirt or a red or black shirt for free. 👕 Shirts may be worn for FREE with regular school uniform bottoms.👖 Jeans may be worn for $1.00, unless you have already paid for the year.
- Friday, February 20 - Black history program starting at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm (see details in newsletter).
- Friday, February 20 - Kona Ice will be on campus.
- February box Top challenge - Which grade level can scan the most box tops? PreK is currently in the lead.
- PreK enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
- We did not meet out attendance goal the week of February 9 - 13, 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/hz2c9
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Thursday, February 19 - Students return to school.
- No after school tutoring this week . Tutoring resumes on Monday, February 23.
- Friday, February 20 - Students may wear a black history-themed shirt or a red or black shirt for free. 👕 Shirts may be worn for FREE with regular school uniform bottoms.👖 Jeans may be worn for $1.00, unless you have already paid for the year.
- Friday, February 20 - Black history program starting at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm (see details in newsletter).
- Friday, February 20 - Kona Ice will be on campus.
- February box Top challenge - Which grade level can scan the most box tops? PreK is currently in the lead.
- PreK enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now open.
- We did not meet out attendance goal the week of February 9 - 13, 2026! Please help us to make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
Spot the states in this license-plate game
Studies show that American students tend to do poorly in geography. Here's a game to help your child learn where places are. When you are on the road together, make your child the "license-plate lookout." Your child should write down the out-of-state license plates. When you get home, help your student locate the states on a map or globe and mark each one with a sticker. Can your child collect all the states?
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Studies show that American students tend to do poorly in geography. Here's a game to help your child learn where places are. When you are on the road together, make your child the "license-plate lookout." Your child should write down the out-of-state license plates. When you get home, help your student locate the states on a map or globe and mark each one with a sticker. Can your child collect all the states?
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📚✨ Black History Month Program Celebration ✨📚
Port Barre Elementary is proud to present our Black History Month Program as we honor the achievements, contributions, and lasting impact of African Americans throughout history. ❤️💛💚
Our students have been working hard and we can’t wait to celebrate together as a school community!
🎤🎶📖 See the picture for all the details!
We hope you will join us for this special program as we celebrate history, culture, and excellence. ❤️🖤💛
#PBELilRedHots #BlackHistoryMonth #CelebratingExcellence
The PBE Lil Red Hots celebrated Valentine’s Day in style Friday. Our hearts are full (and their candy bags are, too)!
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! ❤️🔥
#LilRedHots #VDay #PBEPride
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! ❤️🔥
#LilRedHots #VDay #PBEPride
Port Barre Elementary Lil Red Hots let the good times roll last Thursday while celebrating Mardi Gras!
💗2nd and ♥️ 3rd Grade students celebrated Valentine's Day in Art Class with Mrs. Cat last week by learning how to make paper hearts and bees! Check out their adorable artwork!
💜💛💚❤️🤎
Our PBE Staff had a SWEET time celebrating Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day last week!
We enjoyed delicious king cake from Twins and heart-shaped brownies to top it all off.
Thank you to our amazing staff for all you do each and every day for our Lil Red Hots. We hope the treats were a small reminder of how much you are appreciated and loved!
#PBEProud #LilRedHots #MardiGrasFun #FeelingTheLove
Happy Mardi Gras, St. Landry Parish! 🎭💜 Whether you’re out catching beads or enjoying a quiet day off, we wish all of our students, staff, and families a wonderful and safe holiday. Let the good times roll! 🎷✨
Today, we join the nation in celebrating Presidents' Day. 🇺🇸
On this February 16, we reflect on the history of the American presidency and the leaders who have guided our country through its most defining moments. It’s a day to honor the office and the enduring principles of leadership and service.
On this February 16, we reflect on the history of the American presidency and the leaders who have guided our country through its most defining moments. It’s a day to honor the office and the enduring principles of leadership and service.
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to share a huge thank you with the dedicated officers of St. Landry Parish! 💙
Today, we recognize the vital role they play in fostering a secure and supportive atmosphere in our schools. Please join us in showing them some appreciation! 👮♂️🤝👮♀️
Today, we recognize the vital role they play in fostering a secure and supportive atmosphere in our schools. Please join us in showing them some appreciation! 👮♂️🤝👮♀️
Keep your child thinking wherever you are
When you are doing errands or stuck in traffic, keep your child's brain working with thinking activities. At the supermarket, for example, ask your child to point out all the orange items, or everything that costs more than two dollars but less than three. In the car, ask your child to find signs with the letter J or an exclamation point in them. Ask questions that require thought, too: "What do you think might happen if we…?"
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When you are doing errands or stuck in traffic, keep your child's brain working with thinking activities. At the supermarket, for example, ask your child to point out all the orange items, or everything that costs more than two dollars but less than three. In the car, ask your child to find signs with the letter J or an exclamation point in them. Ask questions that require thought, too: "What do you think might happen if we…?"
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