Port Barre Elementary

05/31/2026

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.

The end of the school year is approaching. Now is a good time to take stock together of the lessons your child has learned, and plan ways to make improvements next year.

05/30/2026

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.

There are lots of ways to help children have fun learning about fractions. One easy way to give your child some hands-on experience with fractions at home is with a paper towel or napkin. Show your child how to fold it into fractions. Start with halves (how many ways can you each think of to fold th...

05/29/2026

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.

Where does all our time go? Most of us don’t have a clear idea. To help your child learn the concept of time management, set aside one week to keep a family time log. Every half hour, record how you and your child spend your time. (Resist changing routines for this. If you usually spend an hour wa...

05/28/2026

📅 The 2026–2027 School Calendar! Be sure to review important dates for the upcoming school year. ❤️🖤🤍

05/28/2026

📢 Register today for the new SLPSB Online Payment System!

Beginning July 28, 2026, parents and guardians will be able to conveniently make payments online. ❤️🖤🤍

05/21/2026

⛺️📚 ADVENTURE AWAITS AT CAMP READ-A-LOT! 📚⛺️

Got a little explorer entering Kindergarten this fall? Join the St. Landry Parish School Board for ...

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

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!

05/19/2026

Tomorrow, May 20, is an early dismissal day for students. Port Barre Elementary will start dismissal at 12 noon.