🚨 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR SUMMER LEARNING! 🚨
Give your child an edge next school year with the 21st CCLC Summer Learning Opportunity! This program is packed with academic support, hands-on STEM, recreation, and exciting field trips.
⏰ Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🥪 Breakfast & lunch included!
🚌 Bus transportation provided!
👇 Find your child's school below and call the designated contact to register today:
📍 Grolee Elementary & Park Vista Elementary
📞 Contact: Kelly Andrepont – (337) 224-5445
📍 Plaisance Middle & Northeast Elementary
📞 Contact: Felicia Dupre – (337) 323-8989
📍Port Barre Elementary, Port Barre Middle, & North Central
📞 Contact: Kayla Taylor – (337) 331-2538
📍 Creswell Middle, Opelousas Jr. High, & Opelousas Sr. High
📞 Contact: Johanna Guillory – (337) 308-1909
📍 Central Middle & Eunice Jr. High
📞 Contact: Melany Frank – (337) 305-1735
A simple process encourages cooperation
Want to motivate your elementary schooler to do something? First, tell your child exactly what you expect. Next, link the behavior you want with something your child wants (that you're willing to deliver). "When your math is completed, we can play that game you like." Then, keep your promise when your child does what you've asked (but not before!). Also, be sure to comment positively when your child cooperates the first time you ask.
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Want to motivate your elementary schooler to do something? First, tell your child exactly what you expect. Next, link the behavior you want with something your child wants (that you're willing to deliver). "When your math is completed, we can play that game you like." Then, keep your promise when your child does what you've asked (but not before!). Also, be sure to comment positively when your child cooperates the first time you ask.
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Manners matter, at home and at school
With all there is to teach your child these days, manners may not be high on your list. But in a classroom, one student's rude behavior can make learning harder for everyone. To encourage respectful behavior, talk with your child about what it means to treat others the way your child would like to be treated. And when you are upset, model how to express frustration calmly.
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With all there is to teach your child these days, manners may not be high on your list. But in a classroom, one student's rude behavior can make learning harder for everyone. To encourage respectful behavior, talk with your child about what it means to treat others the way your child would like to be treated. And when you are upset, model how to express frustration calmly.
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Celebrate progress and set new goals
As the end of the school year approaches, take some time to review the highlights with your child. What was your elementary schooler's favorite project? In what subject did your child improve most? What book did your child most enjoy reading? Celebrate all the progress your student has made this year. Then, look ahead. Brainstorm together about something your child would like to learn this summer. Plan ways to help your child achieve the goal.
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As the end of the school year approaches, take some time to review the highlights with your child. What was your elementary schooler's favorite project? In what subject did your child improve most? What book did your child most enjoy reading? Celebrate all the progress your student has made this year. Then, look ahead. Brainstorm together about something your child would like to learn this summer. Plan ways to help your child achieve the goal.
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Learning fractions is as easy as folding a napkin
Fractions can be fun to learn, particularly when kids can get their hands on them. To help your child see fractions in action, demonstrate how to fold paper towels or napkins into equal parts. Start with halves: How many ways can you each think of to fold the paper to create two equal halves? Move on to fourths, eighths and sixteenths. Let your child use a marker to label the fractions.
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Fractions can be fun to learn, particularly when kids can get their hands on them. To help your child see fractions in action, demonstrate how to fold paper towels or napkins into equal parts. Start with halves: How many ways can you each think of to fold the paper to create two equal halves? Move on to fourths, eighths and sixteenths. Let your child use a marker to label the fractions.
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A time log can help make choices clear
Most of us don't have a clear idea of where all our time goes. To find out, set aside one week to keep a family time log. Every half hour, record how you and your child spend your time. At the end of the week, you will have a clear picture of where your time is going. Are you spending too much time on things that aren't priorities? When you know that, you can make choices that are best for you and your family.
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Most of us don't have a clear idea of where all our time goes. To find out, set aside one week to keep a family time log. Every half hour, record how you and your child spend your time. At the end of the week, you will have a clear picture of where your time is going. Are you spending too much time on things that aren't priorities? When you know that, you can make choices that are best for you and your family.
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Early Dismissal Tomorrow!
Friendly reminder to all of our families and staff that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, is an Early Dismissal day.
Please ensure arrangements are made for your child's afternoon transportation and pickup. Thank you!
Friendly reminder to all of our families and staff that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, is an Early Dismissal day.
Please ensure arrangements are made for your child's afternoon transportation and pickup. Thank you!
Tomorrow, May 20, is an early dismissal day for students. Port Barre Elementary will start dismissal at 12 noon.
PBES bus announcement: Bus L206 (Mrs. Kim) will NOT run this afternoon, May 19, or tomorrow, May 20. Students will need to be picked up in the car rider line this afternoon, as well as dropped off and picked up in the car rider line tomorrow. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Try a tasty science experiment
Scientists know that while some areas of the tongue may be more sensitive to certain flavors than others, people can still taste the flavors all over the tongue. Try this experiment together: Put a little sugar on different parts of your child's tongue. Does it taste sweeter in some places than others? Repeat with lemon juice, salt and unsweetened chocolate. Can your child identify the places on the tongue that are most sensitive to sweet, sour, salty and bitter flavors, or do they taste the same all over? Then, have your child suck on an ice cube and repeat the experiment. Does it make a difference?
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Scientists know that while some areas of the tongue may be more sensitive to certain flavors than others, people can still taste the flavors all over the tongue. Try this experiment together: Put a little sugar on different parts of your child's tongue. Does it taste sweeter in some places than others? Repeat with lemon juice, salt and unsweetened chocolate. Can your child identify the places on the tongue that are most sensitive to sweet, sour, salty and bitter flavors, or do they taste the same all over? Then, have your child suck on an ice cube and repeat the experiment. Does it make a difference?
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Your child learns when you think out loud
Children learn by watching adults. And when you talk about what you are thinking and doing, you make it easier for your child to learn. If you are cooking, for example, you might say, "I'm looking for a cake recipe. I don't have time to read all the recipes in this cookbook, so I'm going to turn to the index in the back. Here under the letter C is a recipe for chocolate cake." Your child will see how useful an alphabetized index is.
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Children learn by watching adults. And when you talk about what you are thinking and doing, you make it easier for your child to learn. If you are cooking, for example, you might say, "I'm looking for a cake recipe. I don't have time to read all the recipes in this cookbook, so I'm going to turn to the index in the back. Here under the letter C is a recipe for chocolate cake." Your child will see how useful an alphabetized index is.
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Help your child set a weekly learning goal
Having students set a weekly learning goal can motivate them to aim high and keep trying. It can also help families make sure students stay on track. Have your child choose a goal and post it on the refrigerator. Then, talk about what steps your elementary schooler will take to reach it. For example, a child who wants to finish a book could decide to read two chapters per day. During the week, check on your child's progress. If problems arise, help your child brainstorm possible solutions.
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Having students set a weekly learning goal can motivate them to aim high and keep trying. It can also help families make sure students stay on track. Have your child choose a goal and post it on the refrigerator. Then, talk about what steps your elementary schooler will take to reach it. For example, a child who wants to finish a book could decide to read two chapters per day. During the week, check on your child's progress. If problems arise, help your child brainstorm possible solutions.
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🎉 Fun Day Reminders - Friday, May 15, 2026🎉
1, Students should wear their Fun Day shirts (if purchased) with uniform bottoms. All other students should wear their regular school uniforms for Fun Day.
2. Students are encouraged to bring water, sunglasses, and a towel. Hats
are permitted for Fun Day activities.
3. If you volunteered a tent or table, you may begin dropping those items off at the school. Please label all items with your name so they can be returned to the correct person.
4. Only parents who were directly contacted may attend Fun Day. These parents have been assigned specific areas to assist throughout the day.
We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting day for our students! ☀️
Today our fourth grade students walked the red carpet to celebrate their hard-earned iReady awards! 🌟 We are so proud of all the growth, determination, and effort they’ve shown throughout the year. Keep shining bright, fourth grade! ❤️🎉
Mrs. Hadley & Mrs. Key's homeroom
🎓 Oh, the Places They’ll Go!
What an incredible afternoon at PBES! Our halls & sidewalks were filled with cheers, high-fives, and maybe a few happy tears as we hosted our Senior Walk.
It was so inspiring for our younger students to see our former Lil Red Hots returning in their caps and gowns. To the Class of 2026: thank you for being such amazing role models. We are so proud of how far you’ve come and can’t wait to see what you achieve next!
📸 We Want to See Your Photos!
If you caught a great shot of your senior or your favorite elementary student cheering them on, please share your pictures in the comments on our PBES Facebook page! Let’s fill this thread with some Lil Red Hot Pride. 🐾
#PBESSeniorWalk #ClassOf2026 #OnceARedHotAlwaysARedHot #SeniorWalkSuccess
Ask questions that encourage self-improvement
If you say, "You could do better" when your child does a half-hearted job on an assignment, your child may hear, "You're not good enough." You don't need to praise your elementary schooler for a poor effort. But to motivate, it helps to begin by saying something positive about the work. Then ask, "Are you satisfied with your work? Do you think the assignment reflects the effort you put in? What would you do differently next time?" It's possible your child will say, "I could do better."
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If you say, "You could do better" when your child does a half-hearted job on an assignment, your child may hear, "You're not good enough." You don't need to praise your elementary schooler for a poor effort. But to motivate, it helps to begin by saying something positive about the work. Then ask, "Are you satisfied with your work? Do you think the assignment reflects the effort you put in? What would you do differently next time?" It's possible your child will say, "I could do better."
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We have limited snacks available in the Snack Shack. We will continue selling until supplies run out. If you would like to guarantee that your child has a snack, you may want to send one with them for the remainder of the year.
Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year!
Thank you for your continued support throughout this school year!
So proud of our 4-H club and all of their hard work! Last night, Randi K. attended the 4-H banquet where she received an award for being the overall winner of the Discovering 4-H Records Contest! 🎉 She also proudly accepted our club’s Outstanding Club Award. We are so proud of her and all of our members for representing our club so well! 💚🍀
PBES bus announcement: Reminder Bus 626 (Mr. Josh) will NOT run tomorrow, May 14. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up in the car rider line. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
🎉 Fun Day Reminders - Friday, May 15, 2026🎉
1, Students should wear their Fun Day shirts (if purchased) with uniform bottoms. All other students should wear their regular school uniforms for Fun Day.
2. Students are encouraged to bring water, sunglasses, and a towel. Hats and sunglasses are permitted for Fun Day activities.
3. If you volunteered a tent or table, you may begin dropping those items off at the school. Please label all items with your name so they can be returned to the correct person.
4. Only parents who were directly contacted may attend Fun Day. These parents have been assigned specific areas to assist throughout the day.
We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting day for our students! ☀️
1, Students should wear their Fun Day shirts (if purchased) with uniform bottoms. All other students should wear their regular school uniforms for Fun Day.
2. Students are encouraged to bring water, sunglasses, and a towel. Hats and sunglasses are permitted for Fun Day activities.
3. If you volunteered a tent or table, you may begin dropping those items off at the school. Please label all items with your name so they can be returned to the correct person.
4. Only parents who were directly contacted may attend Fun Day. These parents have been assigned specific areas to assist throughout the day.
We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting day for our students! ☀️