Study goals and short sessions build concentration
Setting goals for study sessions helps students focus and avoid distraction. At the start of your child's next study session, help your student set a goal for what to accomplish in 10 minutes. Set a timer, and when it goes off, check and see if your child has met the goal. Then, set another goal for the next 10 minutes. Brain researchers know that children learn more in two short study sessions than in one long one.
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Setting goals for study sessions helps students focus and avoid distraction. At the start of your child's next study session, help your student set a goal for what to accomplish in 10 minutes. Set a timer, and when it goes off, check and see if your child has met the goal. Then, set another goal for the next 10 minutes. Brain researchers know that children learn more in two short study sessions than in one long one.
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📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders!
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/gfedq
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
📝 Testing continues this week. Please refer to the testing calendar for specific dates and grades.
👕 Fun Day shirt order forms went home — deadline extended to April 16.
📊 We did NOT meet our attendance goal for the week of April 6–10, 2026. Please help us ensure students arrive on time and stay for the full school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for all the details!
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/gfedq
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
📝 Testing continues this week. Please refer to the testing calendar for specific dates and grades.
👕 Fun Day shirt order forms went home — deadline extended to April 16.
📊 We did NOT meet our attendance goal for the week of April 6–10, 2026. Please help us ensure students arrive on time and stay for the full school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for all the details!
Create a personal math connection
Children learn math more readily when it's concrete and personal. A measurement diary is both. To make one, write the earliest height and weight you have for your child in a notebook. Then, have your elementary schooler enter today's height and weight, as well as arm length, and neck, waist and head circumferences. Repeat these measurements each month, and have your child compare them to see the growth. At year's end, help your student put each month's information onto a graph.
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Children learn math more readily when it's concrete and personal. A measurement diary is both. To make one, write the earliest height and weight you have for your child in a notebook. Then, have your elementary schooler enter today's height and weight, as well as arm length, and neck, waist and head circumferences. Repeat these measurements each month, and have your child compare them to see the growth. At year's end, help your student put each month's information onto a graph.
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Label the table to boost reading skills
If your child is a beginning reader, foster emerging skills by helping your student learn to recognize and spell the words for the familiar objects in your home. Write the names of everything in your child's room on paper labels and attach them to the matching objects. Then, ask your child to spell "dresser," for example. At first, your child can go to the item and read the spelling from the label. After living with the labels for a while, your young reader probably won't have to.
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If your child is a beginning reader, foster emerging skills by helping your student learn to recognize and spell the words for the familiar objects in your home. Write the names of everything in your child's room on paper labels and attach them to the matching objects. Then, ask your child to spell "dresser," for example. At first, your child can go to the item and read the spelling from the label. After living with the labels for a while, your young reader probably won't have to.
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St. Landry Parish families and neighbors:
The future of our schools is a community decision, and we want to ensure all community members are well-informed. Superintendent Milton Batiste III is hosting three informal meetings to walk through the upcoming millage proposal. This isn't just a presentation; it’s a space for you to ask questions, view data, and see exactly how this funding will affect our students, staff, and schools.
If you’ve been wondering why this millage is needed, how it will impact you, how the funds will be used, or if you have read things on social media and you want to ask questions about these topics, these sessions are for you. We’re committed to transparency and want every voter to feel confident and informed before heading to the polls.
🗓️ When & Where
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board – Resource Center
Monday, April 13 @ 3:45 PM
Wednesday, April 15 @ 5:00 PM
Monday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
These meetings are open to everyone. We hope to see you there!
The future of our schools is a community decision, and we want to ensure all community members are well-informed. Superintendent Milton Batiste III is hosting three informal meetings to walk through the upcoming millage proposal. This isn't just a presentation; it’s a space for you to ask questions, view data, and see exactly how this funding will affect our students, staff, and schools.
If you’ve been wondering why this millage is needed, how it will impact you, how the funds will be used, or if you have read things on social media and you want to ask questions about these topics, these sessions are for you. We’re committed to transparency and want every voter to feel confident and informed before heading to the polls.
🗓️ When & Where
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board – Resource Center
Monday, April 13 @ 3:45 PM
Wednesday, April 15 @ 5:00 PM
Monday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
These meetings are open to everyone. We hope to see you there!
🥳 It’s National Assistant Principal Week, and we’re celebrating a very special part of our PBE family — Mrs. Ashley! 😁
You show up every day with a smile and a can-do attitude that lifts up everyone around you. From hopping around as a bunny 🐰just to see the students smile and brighten everyone's day to supporting our classrooms in every way possible, your hard work never goes unnoticed! 👩🏼🏫✨
Thank you for your dedication to the students and staff of PBE — we truly couldn’t do it without you! ❤️👏 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #PBEFamily #ThankYou #SchoolLeaders
You show up every day with a smile and a can-do attitude that lifts up everyone around you. From hopping around as a bunny 🐰just to see the students smile and brighten everyone's day to supporting our classrooms in every way possible, your hard work never goes unnoticed! 👩🏼🏫✨
Thank you for your dedication to the students and staff of PBE — we truly couldn’t do it without you! ❤️👏 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #PBEFamily #ThankYou #SchoolLeaders
Send a positive message about learning
Your actions tell your child many things about your attitude toward learning. Families who don't look at the work their kids produce are sending the message, "Your work doesn't interest me." Checking only for errors says, "Smart people never make mistakes." Review schoolwork, and ask about what your child is learning. Send the message that your child can get smarter by working hard, and that smart people learn from their mistakes.
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Your actions tell your child many things about your attitude toward learning. Families who don't look at the work their kids produce are sending the message, "Your work doesn't interest me." Checking only for errors says, "Smart people never make mistakes." Review schoolwork, and ask about what your child is learning. Send the message that your child can get smarter by working hard, and that smart people learn from their mistakes.
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4H news 🍀
Our Can Tab donations are on their way to the Cajun Woodstock Festival! 🎶❤️
Thank you to everyone who helped collect these tabs. The Cajun Woodstock Festival raises money to support the incredible work at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
We are proud to play a small part in helping such an amazing cause. Every tab truly makes a difference! 💛
This year PBE collected 4 sacks of can tabs!
PBE Spring Dance Reminds
📢 Important Announcement for 3rd Grade Families: Numeracy testing for 3rd grade students will begin tomorrow and continue through Monday. Please help by encouraging students to get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school, keep a positive mindset, and do their best. Please make sure your child attends school and arrives on time each day. Thank you for your continued support!
Use your eyes when correcting behavior
Children are more likely to do what they are asked if they are actually listening in the first place. To get your child's attention when correcting behavior, move in close. Say your child's name. Then, look your child in the eye, and with a neutral expression and a calm voice, explain the behavior you want to see. Hold eye contact for a moment after speaking. Your point will have been both made and heard.
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Children are more likely to do what they are asked if they are actually listening in the first place. To get your child's attention when correcting behavior, move in close. Say your child's name. Then, look your child in the eye, and with a neutral expression and a calm voice, explain the behavior you want to see. Hold eye contact for a moment after speaking. Your point will have been both made and heard.
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Fun day shirt order forms went home with students. The cost is $15 per shirt. Orders are due no later than April 14.
Offer reading support three simple ways
If your child has difficulty with reading, here are three ways to help: First, pre-read the material and go over any words together that might give your child trouble. Second, stay close by to help with hard words. And third, as your elementary schooler reads, ask questions about the material, such as "Who is this story about?" and "Where does it take place?" Being able to answer may build your child's confidence about reading.
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If your child has difficulty with reading, here are three ways to help: First, pre-read the material and go over any words together that might give your child trouble. Second, stay close by to help with hard words. And third, as your elementary schooler reads, ask questions about the material, such as "Who is this story about?" and "Where does it take place?" Being able to answer may build your child's confidence about reading.
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📢 Important Announcement for 3rd Grade Families: DIBELS testing for 3rd grade students will begin tomorrow and continue through Thursday. Please help by encouraging students to get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school, keep a positive mindset, and do their best. Please make sure your child attends school and arrives on time each day.
As a reminder, Louisiana Revised Statute 24.11, Act 422 requires that third grade students achieve a composite score above the 'Well Below' level on the DIBELS literacy screener.
Thank you for your continued support!
As a reminder, Louisiana Revised Statute 24.11, Act 422 requires that third grade students achieve a composite score above the 'Well Below' level on the DIBELS literacy screener.
Thank you for your continued support!
Communication helps prevent substance abuse
You may think there's plenty of time before you need to talk to your elementary schooler about substance abuse. This is not true. Young children are exposed to messages about drugs and alcohol in the media. The opioid crisis has devastated many families. Start discussing the dangers now. Ask what your child has heard, and make your rules clear: No drugs ever (unless prescribed for your child by a doctor) and no underage drinking. Parent-child communication is so important that some experts call it the "anti-drug."
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You may think there's plenty of time before you need to talk to your elementary schooler about substance abuse. This is not true. Young children are exposed to messages about drugs and alcohol in the media. The opioid crisis has devastated many families. Start discussing the dangers now. Ask what your child has heard, and make your rules clear: No drugs ever (unless prescribed for your child by a doctor) and no underage drinking. Parent-child communication is so important that some experts call it the "anti-drug."
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🐰🌸 The Easter Bunny made a special stop at Port Barre Elementary! 💛Students enjoyed a fun and festive visit filled with smiles, excitement, and a little Easter magic 🌸🐰
🌸 Hello April! 🌸Check out the April calendar for Port Barre Elementary! 📅
📢 Check Out This Week’s Newsletter! Stay up to date with all the latest news, updates, and reminders.
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/48rp0
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Kindergarten through 4th grade students return tomorrow Tuesday, April 7.
- PreK students return Wednesday, April 8.
- No After school tutoring for the remainder of the school year.
- 4H Can tabs for this school year should be turned in by April 8.
- Spring Dance will be April 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Testing begins April 8 with 3rd grade Dibels
📊We did not meet our attendance goal the week of March 23-27, 2026. Please help us make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for more information.
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/48rp0
Here’s what’s inside ⬇️
- Kindergarten through 4th grade students return tomorrow Tuesday, April 7.
- PreK students return Wednesday, April 8.
- No After school tutoring for the remainder of the school year.
- 4H Can tabs for this school year should be turned in by April 8.
- Spring Dance will be April 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
- Testing begins April 8 with 3rd grade Dibels
📊We did not meet our attendance goal the week of March 23-27, 2026. Please help us make sure students arrive on time and stay for the entire school day — every minute counts! 🙌
📖 Be sure to read the newsletter for more information.
📢 Important Testing Schedule Information! 📚✏️
Please review the testing schedule for all grade levels below:
✅ Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: DIBELS Literacy Assessment and Numeracy 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!
Please review the testing schedule for all grade levels below:
✅ Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: DIBELS Literacy Assessment and Numeracy 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!
📦✨ April Box Tops News! ✨📦
Help support our school by scanning your Box Tops using the Box Tops App!
✔️ Select our school - Port Barre Elementary
✔️ Choose your grade level
✔️ Scan away — every scan counts!
🔗 You may also connect your Walmart app to your Box Tops App! 🛒
👉 Refer new friends to help our school! 💪
Help support our school by scanning your Box Tops using the Box Tops App!
✔️ Select our school - Port Barre Elementary
✔️ Choose your grade level
✔️ Scan away — every scan counts!
🔗 You may also connect your Walmart app to your Box Tops App! 🛒
👉 Refer new friends to help our school! 💪
