Monday
STOP! Be Happy. Be Brave. Wear Red.
Wear red to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
Tuesday
Your choices are the KEY to your dreams!
Wear your pajamas to school.
Wednesday
United we stand against bullying!
Wear an orange shirt with uniform bottoms.
Thursday
Twin Up Against Drugs/Have the Power to be Drug Free
Dress the same as a twin or wear a superhero shirt.
Friday
Team Up Against Drugs
Wear your favorite sports team apparel or jersey.

Members of the PBIS September Green & Above Celebration.  Kids that were Green & Above on their behavior charts were treated to Popsicles.

From Dr. Bagwell:

The approach of Hurricane Delta as a major hurricane will necessitate the closure of all schools and offices of the St. Mary Parish School Board on Thursday, October 8. Students will be scheduled for distance learning in lieu of attending school on campus October 8, which will foster a continuation of instructional activities while families make preparations for the impending hurricane. 

All offices and schools of the St. Mary Parish School Board will be closed on Thursday, October 8, and schools and offices will remain closed for the previously scheduled “fall break” on Friday and Monday. Students and staff will return to school on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

 Additionally, the St. Mary Parish School Board meeting will be cancelled on Thursday, October 8, and rescheduled to Thursday, October 15 at 5:00 PM in the Evans Medine Board Room. An updated board agenda will be publicized prior to the meeting.

Parents should monitor school and district websites for ongoing coverage of the response to Hurricane Delta as events transpire. The safety and security of students and staff is of deepest concern and we ask that all citizens take every precaution in preparing for this storm. 

Every home has received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Louisiana’s self-response rate is just under 57 percent, which is below the national average. There are a number of parishes where the rate is in the 30s and 20s. Please consider using your system’s communications channels to encourage employees, families and other stakeholders to complete the 2020 Census.

The 2020 Census count impacts the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools, students and younger children, such as:

·     Special education, Head Start, after-school programs, and classroom technology

·     Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches

·     Maternal and child health programs

·     Planning, preparedness and recovery efforts for national emergencies, including COVID-19

Self-responses, which can be completed online, by phone or by mail until Oct. 31, ensures federal funding to support Louisiana students.

The Department encourages school systems to explore the 2020 Census Toolbox to find general resources and activities specially designed to be engaging and appropriate for each grade level, from counting for kindergarteners to examining career statistics for high schoolers.

Back to School September 8th and September 9th

We are so excited to start school this week! This is a reminder that Group B come on Tuesday of this week, and Group A come on Wednesday of this week. Students may want to bring an unopened bottle of water this week to keep in school bags due to our water bottle filling stations not being installed yet (there was a COVID delay). Our water fountains will be off and not for use. We will have emergency water bottles if a situation arises. Virtual students should log in during scheduled times each day this week! 

The following videos have been posted to assist our parents and students who are learning to use laptop devices and district applications in the home and in the classroom.

• Microsoft Teams: Parent Overview

• FAQs (Frequently-Asked Questions) for Laptop Use

These videos are permanently located on district website under Parents/Students | Learn at Home | Learn-at-Home Support .

In order to ensure our elementary children thrive within virtual learning, they will follow a normal instructional schedule. Teachers will provide the students with a daily schedule since schedules vary from school to school. Students will be expected to log-in to their computers at 8:00 AM. Teachers will deliver direct instruction to students throughout the day. However, they will not remain on the computer all day from 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM. For example, students may be instructed to complete an activity in a workbook or in their Class Notebooks in the Microsoft Teams app. The teacher will then set a time to meet back in the class to review the work. This type of cycle can be repeated numerous times throughout the lesson. The students will get breaks between classes, have recess time, lunch time, bathroom breaks, and even a 40 – 45 minute break where they can do things around the house or outside to take the place of PE, library or art. Teachers and students have a segment of the day for intervention and remediation time. During this time, assignments will be given and time will be provided so the teacher can schedule small group intervention or remediation with students. Students may be asked to read independently or to work on Zearn, if they are not working in a small group with the teacher. Additionally, teachers will be available for office hours if parents and student have questions.  Parents, you will be given more specific details. We just wanted to give you an example day for an elementary virtual student, so that you would know what to expect!!!

To learn about our bus routes click on LaGrange Elementary School NEW Bus Routes 2020-2021 .

Please click on https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/1025713/schools/82419to learn more about our Virtual Orientation for Parents and Students.

To view our virtual open house go to
 https://flipgrid.com/1d912cdc

View the videos from our new principal Mrs. Mouton

to get an overview of important information.  

Also, be sure to view your child's grade level video so that you can

meet teachers and learn about procedures. 

We hope you enjoy!