Mark your calendar for District DIBELS Night!
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center
We’re proud to recognize the following individuals:
Teacher of the Year: Mr. Leatherman
Support Person of the Year: Ms. Carol
Student of the Year: Cooper Johnson
Each of these incredible individuals represents the heart of our school — showing dedication and commitment to excellence every single day.
Join us in congratulating them for their hard work and the positive impact they make on our campus and community!
This National Principal's Month, we are proud to recognize Brandon Singleton from Grand Coteau Elementary. Principal Singleton's dynamic leadership and passion for education create a fantastic and supportive environment for all students. Thank you, Principal Singleton, for making a real difference in the lives of our youngest learners!
Good afternoon GCES! We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week on 10/27-10/31.
Costume Guidelines for Friday:
1. School-appropriate costumes only
• No scary, gory, or violent costumes.
• No fake blood or horror-themed
masks.
• No costumes depicting drugs,
alcohol, weapons, or violence.
2. No weapons or look-alikes
• This includes toy guns, swords,
knives, or any type of prop weapon.
3. Face visibility
• No full-face masks or full-face paint.
Students must be easily identifiable.
• Small face paint or accessories (cat
whiskers, superhero mask, etc.) are
fine.
4. Dress code still applies
• Costumes should follow the school
dress code (no short shorts/skirts,
crop tops, or revealing clothing).
• Shoes must have a closed toe and
back and must be safe and
appropriate for school.
5. Keep it comfortable and safe
• Students should be able to move, sit,
and participate in normal school
activities.
• Avoid costumes that restrict
movement or vision.
TODAY is pick-up day for the Coke-a Cola fundraiser orders! Please pick up your orders today in front of the school between 11:00 and 2:00. Someone will be available to help you load the orders into your vehicle. Thank you for your support!!
Red Ribbon Week
🔴✨ Embrace Red Ribbon Week and take a stand against drugs! Let's unite to promote a drug-free lifestyle and create a community of support and awareness. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our loved ones.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeZone 🌟 🚫
🔴✨ Embrace Red Ribbon Week and take a stand against drugs! Let's unite to promote a drug-free lifestyle and create a community of support and awareness. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our loved ones.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeZone 🌟 🚫
Red Ribbon Week
🔴✨ Embrace Red Ribbon Week and take a stand against drugs! Let's unite to promote a drug-free lifestyle and create a community of support and awareness. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our loved ones.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeZone 🌟 🚫
🔴✨ Embrace Red Ribbon Week and take a stand against drugs! Let's unite to promote a drug-free lifestyle and create a community of support and awareness. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our loved ones.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeZone 🌟 🚫
As the weather becomes cooler, parents and students are reminded that School Board Policy states that outerwear (sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, etc.) CANNOT have a hood. A knit cap or beanie is allowed as head gear and must be removed when entering the building/classrooms.
Happy National Bus Safety Week! We're reminding everyone about the most important rule when the yellow bus is near: ⚠️STOP ON RED!⚠️
If you see a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must stop. It's the law in all 50 states, and it protects children as they enter and exit the bus. Let's make every stop a safe stop!
If you see a school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, you must stop. It's the law in all 50 states, and it protects children as they enter and exit the bus. Let's make every stop a safe stop!
Meeting Notice: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Meeting ~Date: Tuesday, October 21st at 4:15 PM ~Location: St. Landry Parish Pupil Appraisal Center ~ We invite all community members to attend. The agenda can be found at https://aptg.co/l9j-c5.
Parents, our school's Coca-Cola fundraiser continues this week and ends on Friday, October 10th. Order forms are available in the front office.
Order pick-up will be on October 24th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the front of school. Please continue to support the school by taking orders this week. And remember, your child has an opportunity to earn some really cool prizes!!
Order pick-up will be on October 24th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the front of school. Please continue to support the school by taking orders this week. And remember, your child has an opportunity to earn some really cool prizes!!
Tomorrow, GCES goes Blue To show support for bully prevention. Students may wear non-uniform blue shirts with uniform bottoms.
October is recognized nationally as National Principals Month, and we are proud to celebrate the exceptional leaders who guide our schools every day.
The commitment, passion, and determination displayed by our principals ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Their hard work sets the tone for a positive and supportive learning environment across the entire district.
Please join us in extending our sincere appreciation to these dedicated individuals. We thank you for your commitment to our students!
The commitment, passion, and determination displayed by our principals ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Their hard work sets the tone for a positive and supportive learning environment across the entire district.
Please join us in extending our sincere appreciation to these dedicated individuals. We thank you for your commitment to our students!
A message from the Nursing Department
We are pleased to inform you that our school will conduct a vision screening for students on October 8, 2025, at Grand Coteau Elementary for Pre-K, K, 1st, and 3rd grades. Regular vision screenings are essential for identifying potential vision problems that may affect learning and development.
Important Reminder: If your child wears glasses, please ensure they bring them to school on the day of the screening. This will help us get the most accurate results.
If you do not wish to have your child screened, please contact your school registered nurse to complete the Opt-Out Form prior to the scheduled date.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter!
We are pleased to inform you that our school will conduct a vision screening for students on October 8, 2025, at Grand Coteau Elementary for Pre-K, K, 1st, and 3rd grades. Regular vision screenings are essential for identifying potential vision problems that may affect learning and development.
Important Reminder: If your child wears glasses, please ensure they bring them to school on the day of the screening. This will help us get the most accurate results.
If you do not wish to have your child screened, please contact your school registered nurse to complete the Opt-Out Form prior to the scheduled date.
Please contact the school office if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter!
Bus #608, Mr. Peter Smith, will NOT run at all tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 30th. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child(ren). We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Good afternoon GCES. We have extended the opportunity for Learning Beyond the Bell to 2nd Grade. You may register your student using the link below.
https://forms.gle/8mtihyymazXizKPJ6
Bus #608, Mr. Peter Smith, is NOT running this afternoon. Please make arrangement to pick up your child(ren) this afternoon. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Parents of 3rd and 4th grade students:
Do you feel your student could benefit from after-school tutoring? Register today using the link below. https://forms.gle/5tyr9iQntwTALCXo6
Do you feel your student could benefit from after-school tutoring? Register today using the link below. https://forms.gle/5tyr9iQntwTALCXo6
Good morning! Unfortunately Ms. Melissa Boudreaux, bus L205, is unable to run her route this afternoon. We apologize for the inconvenience but parents of students who ride this bus will need to make arrangements to pick them up. Thank you.
Good afternoon! Tomorrow we will have Early Dismissal at 12:25. Also the Fundraiser orders are due on September 26, 2025. Thank you!