Grand Coteau Elementary

The St. Landry Parish School Board will host CAMP ACCELERATE for all students in grades K - 8! CAMP ACCELERATE will provide students an opportunity to continue their academic learning in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science while also engaging them in enrichment activities. The enrichment opportunities will enable students to take virtual field trips, learn more about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more. Students will attend CAMP ACCELERATE from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday beginning June 6th and continuing through June 30th. New this Year ! We are exploring the possibility of offering field trips to students on select Fridays. Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and lunch will be provided. Parents of students in grades K to 8 who are interested in registering their children for the program should complete the registration form below. Please complete one form per child. We hope that your child will be able to join us for CAMP ACCELERATE! Registration deadline: April 13, 2022 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCTj-m14B62eXtJJgcNjT59sBmx44vpA87mb2yIKJlohSWGA/viewform

It’s been a busy day at GCES! Congratulations to the newest members of the Leadership League. We look forward to seeing these amazing Leaders serve our campus.

Good Morning GCES! Tomorrow, March 26, the voters of St. Landry Parish will be presented with 3 Bond Propositions. This is a very important moment for our school district as the propositions will address increasing staff salaries, repair tracks and equipment at all 6 high schools, and build 4 elementary schools. Please visit the Building Our Future website to help you make an informed decision regarding the 3 propositions. https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/Building_Our_Future_Home_Page

REMINDER: Deadline to apply for School Choice is March 28, 2022. The application and letters can be found by going to https://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/slpsb_school_choice-2022_2023.

Good Morning GCES Parents! As we begin to make preparations for next school year, we would love some feedback from you. Please take a moment to complete this short survey. Thanks in advance. Have a great day! https://forms.gle/9jCjJcY6RG5Fwn9o6

Good Afternoon GCES! We are so excited that on today our students were presented with a “Big Surprise!” You can watch the video of the reveal by clicking the link below. Thank you St. Landry Parish School Board for blessing our students with this machine! https://5il.co/17ata

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Good Afternoon GCES! Mark your calendars, on Monday, March 21 students may wear crazy/mismatched socks in observance of World Down Syndrome Day. Reminder: Thursday, 3/17, students may wear green or St. Patrick's Day shirts with uniform bottoms. Friday, 3/18 is Spring Picture Day. Students may wear school appropriate clothing of your choice for pictures.

Happy Pi Day!

Here is today's episode of Breakfast with the Blue Jays! https://5il.co/172in

Good Morning GCES! We wanted to make you aware of some upcoming events: Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day - Students may wear St. Patrick's Day/green shirts with uniform bottoms. Friday, March 18: Spring Picture Day - Students may wear school appropriate clothing of your choice for pictures.

Good Afternoon GCES! Unfortunately we were just notified that Mr. Lucious Gloston, Bus 591, is unable to run the afternoon route. Parents of students who ride this bus will have to make arrangements to pick up their student. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Good Afternoon GCES! We were notified that Mr. Lucious Gloston, Bus 591, is unable to run his route this afternoon. Parents of students who ride this bus will need to make arrangements to pick up their children. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Approved 2022-2023 SLP school calendar can be downloaded or viewed here: http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/districtcalendar

A MESSAGE FROM SLPSB: At the St. Landry Parish School Board Meeting last night, the Board voted to make mask wearing optional at schools, district facilities, and on the school bus. This Board action is effective immediately.

The Cat in the Hat visited 3 schools today to present a prize to the district Read Across America Writing Contest Winners. Congratulations to Jolie Q - Park Vista Elementary; Ella M. - Grand Coteau Elem; Ainsley S- Krotz Springs Elem. for winning the RAA Writing Contest!

Good morning GCES! Mr. Chase Taylor, Bus 258 is unable to run the route today and tomorrow. Parents will need to make arrangements to drop off and pick up students who ride this bus. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Congratulations to Aubrie R., whose art work was selected as one of the winning pieces in the SLP Read Across America Coloring Contest.

Good Morning GCES! Here is today's episode of Breakfast with the Blue Jays! https://5il.co/168xu

MACA will continue to accept applications into March. Students entering 7th-12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year and interested in creative writing, theatre, dance, band, chorus, or art are eligible to apply. The application is available online at https://maca.slpsb.org/apps/form/form.STLAND-MAC.sTtjNEA.NZ?_=1641822149593 or in MACA's front office.