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- October 16 - Students return
- October 16 - Jeans for Candy - students may wear Jeans for a bag of candy
- October 17 - Kona Ice will be on campus
- October 17 - We are turning Port Barre Elementary PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness on Friday, October 17, 2025, and we are throwing it back to the 70s!
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Read more about:
- October 16 - Students return
- October 16 - Jeans for Candy - students may wear Jeans for a bag of candy
- October 17 - Kona Ice will be on campus
- October 17 - We are turning Port Barre Elementary PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness on Friday, October 17, 2025, and we are throwing it back to the 70s!
👖 Jeans for Candy! 🍬 This Thursday, October 16, students may wear blue jeans in exchange for bringing a bag of candy! Your sweet donation will help make our October celebrations extra fun for everyone! 🎉
Please remember:
🔸 No nuts or peanut butter — we are a nut-free school.
✅ Jeans must be school appropriate
❌ No rips, tears, or holes
Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a fun-filled fall! 🎃🍂
Please remember:
🔸 No nuts or peanut butter — we are a nut-free school.
✅ Jeans must be school appropriate
❌ No rips, tears, or holes
Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a fun-filled fall! 🎃🍂
For better behavior, predict, prepare and practice
When it comes to correcting behavior, don't wait until after a problem arises to plan what to do. Instead, think "predict, prepare and practice." Predicting a behavior lets you brainstorm ways to prevent it. Then you can try out your solutions. For example, if you predict your child will be late in the morning, prepare by having your student lay out clothes the night before. For practice, see if your child can set a "personal best" time for getting dressed.
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When it comes to correcting behavior, don't wait until after a problem arises to plan what to do. Instead, think "predict, prepare and practice." Predicting a behavior lets you brainstorm ways to prevent it. Then you can try out your solutions. For example, if you predict your child will be late in the morning, prepare by having your student lay out clothes the night before. For practice, see if your child can set a "personal best" time for getting dressed.
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💗 Port Barre Elementary is PINK and PROUD! 💗
Friday our amazing staff wore their “Fight Like a Red Hot” shirts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎀
Together, we stand strong, show support, and spread hope for all those who have been affected by breast cancer. 💪❤️
#FightLikeARedHot #BreastCancerAwareness #PBEProud #RedHotStrong
🌿💚 Port Barre Elementary Goes Green for 4-H! 💚🌿
Our students showed their 4-H pride by wearing green last Thursday in support of the amazing work 4-H does in our schools and community! 🌱 From learning leadership and responsibility to growing through hands-on experiences, 4-H helps shape tomorrow’s leaders — and we’re proud to stand behind them! 💪🐄🍀
#PBEProud #4HSpirit #GoGreen #LilRedHotsSupport4H
🕺✨ Show your support and style! We are turning Port Barre Elementary PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness on Friday, October 17, 2025, and we are throwing it back to the 70s!
💖 Wear your boldest pink
✌️ Rock your best 70s outfit - bell bottoms, peace signs, funky shades, and flower power vibes are all welcome! Remember the color is pink .🕺🌸✌️
🎶 Spread peace, love & awareness
Get groovy, get pink, and let’s make a statement together! #PortBarreElemGoesPink #70sVibes #BreastCancerAwareness
💖 Wear your boldest pink
✌️ Rock your best 70s outfit - bell bottoms, peace signs, funky shades, and flower power vibes are all welcome! Remember the color is pink .🕺🌸✌️
🎶 Spread peace, love & awareness
Get groovy, get pink, and let’s make a statement together! #PortBarreElemGoesPink #70sVibes #BreastCancerAwareness
Communication skills are the stars of this show
Kids who know how to listen and express themselves have an easier time in school. They also have less trouble making friends. The best way to build your child's skills is by example. Make eye contact when your child speaks. Listen without interrupting or judging, and ask questions to show your interest. To help your child practice communicating effectively, pretend to be talk show hosts and take turns interviewing each other.
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Kids who know how to listen and express themselves have an easier time in school. They also have less trouble making friends. The best way to build your child's skills is by example. Make eye contact when your child speaks. Listen without interrupting or judging, and ask questions to show your interest. To help your child practice communicating effectively, pretend to be talk show hosts and take turns interviewing each other.
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📢 Flu Vaccination Clinic 📅 The Flu Vaccination Clinic will be held on October 21, 2025 on campus. If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine, please fill out and return the consent form to the school. Consent forms were sent home with students last week. Consent forms are due back by Thursday, October 16.
Keep an eye on your child's after-school schedule
After-school activities can enrich your child's life. But sometimes, even a good thing can be too much. From time to time, review your child's schedule. Does your child enjoy all the activities? Does your student have time to complete schoolwork? Does your child have time to read, play and relax? Do activities cause stress? If you suspect your child is overcommitted, talk together about dropping an activity.
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After-school activities can enrich your child's life. But sometimes, even a good thing can be too much. From time to time, review your child's schedule. Does your child enjoy all the activities? Does your student have time to complete schoolwork? Does your child have time to read, play and relax? Do activities cause stress? If you suspect your child is overcommitted, talk together about dropping an activity.
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Set your child up for success with assignments
What can you do to help your child succeed with schoolwork at home this year? First, make sure your student has a quiet, well-lit place to work, a regular daily study time and basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens and a ruler. Then, ask questions, such as: What's your assignment today? Is it clear? When is it due? Do you have a long-term assignment? Have you made a plan for completing it? Do you need any special resources?
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What can you do to help your child succeed with schoolwork at home this year? First, make sure your student has a quiet, well-lit place to work, a regular daily study time and basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens and a ruler. Then, ask questions, such as: What's your assignment today? Is it clear? When is it due? Do you have a long-term assignment? Have you made a plan for completing it? Do you need any special resources?
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Acknowledge negativity, but don't indulge it
Some children seem to have been born with a negative outlook. If this is true of your child, here are some tips for responding in positive ways: First, accept your child, who probably isn't being negative on purpose. But don't pay so much attention to the negativity that your child learns to use it to get attention. Instead, listen to complaints so your child feels heard. Then, change the subject to something your student feels positive about.
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Some children seem to have been born with a negative outlook. If this is true of your child, here are some tips for responding in positive ways: First, accept your child, who probably isn't being negative on purpose. But don't pay so much attention to the negativity that your child learns to use it to get attention. Instead, listen to complaints so your child feels heard. Then, change the subject to something your student feels positive about.
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💚🌟 Happy Day 5 of National 4-H Week! 🌟💚
Today we’re celebrating by collecting can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House! 🏠✨ These little tabs make a big difference for families in need — and the best part? We collect them all year long! ♻️💚
Keep saving and bringing in your can tabs — together, we can continue to make a positive impact in our community the 4-H way! 🍀
Support your child's efforts to reach a challenging goal
Sometimes, children set goals for themselves that are higher than their families would set for them. And that’s OK! If your child has set a lofty goal, help break it down into a series of smaller, achievable steps. If the going gets rough, offer encouragement and help your student stay focused on the goal. And if your child doesn't quite meet the goal, point out progress. "You didn't get an A this time, but you got a B plus. That's a tremendous improvement!"
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Sometimes, children set goals for themselves that are higher than their families would set for them. And that’s OK! If your child has set a lofty goal, help break it down into a series of smaller, achievable steps. If the going gets rough, offer encouragement and help your student stay focused on the goal. And if your child doesn't quite meet the goal, point out progress. "You didn't get an A this time, but you got a B plus. That's a tremendous improvement!"
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Port Barre Elementary will have a popcorn sale on Friday, October 10, 2025 for $1.00 a bag. Please send money with your child in the morning.
Pack your child some lunchtime reading
Do you want to squeeze a little more reading into your child's day? Include a note with your student's lunch. It doesn't have to be sentimental. You could give a compliment or offer encouragement before a test. Or, write down a joke or a silly poem. You could share some good news: "Surprise! Grandma's coming today!" Encourage your child to write notes back to you, too.
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Do you want to squeeze a little more reading into your child's day? Include a note with your student's lunch. It doesn't have to be sentimental. You could give a compliment or offer encouragement before a test. Or, write down a joke or a silly poem. You could share some good news: "Surprise! Grandma's coming today!" Encourage your child to write notes back to you, too.
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🎉 Day 3 of 4-H Week! 🎉
Today our members put their creativity and kindness to work by making birthday cards for local nursing home residents! 💚✉️🎂
Each card was filled with color, care, and cheerful messages to brighten someone’s special day. We’re so proud of our 4-H’ers for spreading joy in our community one card at a time! 🍀💌
👖 Jeans for Candy! 🍬 This Thursday, October 9, students may wear blue jeans in exchange for bringing a bag of candy! Your sweet donation will help make our October celebrations extra fun for everyone! 🎉
Please remember:
🔸 No nuts or peanut butter — we are a nut-free school.
✅ Jeans must be school appropriate
❌ No rips, tears, or holes
Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a fun-filled fall! 🎃🍂
Please remember:
🔸 No nuts or peanut butter — we are a nut-free school.
✅ Jeans must be school appropriate
❌ No rips, tears, or holes
Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a fun-filled fall! 🎃🍂
4H is celebrating 4H week. All Students may wear a green shirt and green socks to support 4H on Thursday, October 9.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, will be the high school Homecoming parade. Due to the parade in the afternoon, 21st Century after-school tutoring at PBES will be cancelled on that afternoon. Thanks for your understanding — enjoy the festivities! 🎉🎈
Take a learning approach to sports
Athletics teach kids lots of lessons, from sportsmanship to determination. To help your child benefit from sports, look for one your student will enjoy. Often, this means a sport that friends are playing. If it's a team sport, make it clear that teammates will count on your child to show up and work hard. At games, remember to leave the coaching to the coach. Help your child see that it's fun to be fit and that winning is just an extra bonus.
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Athletics teach kids lots of lessons, from sportsmanship to determination. To help your child benefit from sports, look for one your student will enjoy. Often, this means a sport that friends are playing. If it's a team sport, make it clear that teammates will count on your child to show up and work hard. At games, remember to leave the coaching to the coach. Help your child see that it's fun to be fit and that winning is just an extra bonus.
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