Grand Coteau Elementary

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

The Steve Carter Education Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. These digital vouchers are used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring.

Program Details:
👉Available to K-12 public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
👉In-person or virtual options are available.
👉Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours.

🛑 You must have your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number to complete the application. This is a 10-digit number assigned by schools to track student information.🛑

Families can apply through the portal below to receive the voucher and select a provider:
https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/

Report Card Information: students whose parents did not attend open house will receive their 2nd 9 weeks report cards today.

GCES Reminder: Report Card Open House is at 4:30-5:30 pm today. Parents/guardians, visit your child’s teachers' classrooms for report cards. The Parent Action Team meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 5:30 pm. Thanks.

Reminder: GCES Report Card Open House is today at 4:30-5:30 p.m. We will have a Parent Action Team Meeting immediately following for parents interested in joining. See attached flyer.

See attached information about 3rd grade literacy requirements.

Dads & Kids is hosting a Mommy and Son Dance Saturday, February 28th. This is a free event. Please register if you are interested. See the attached flyer for details.

GCES Report Card Open House Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:30-5:30 p.m. There will be a Parent Action Team Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Parents interested in joining may attend.

GCES reminder: early dismissal is at 12:25 p.m. today. Please make arrangements to receive your child from school earlier today. Happy Holidays.

Arnaudville Middle School invites all GCES students and staff to their Family Engagement Night Thursday at 5:30 pm. Staff and students who attend will receive a January jean day pass. There will be hot coco, a book fair, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause. Hope to see you there!

GCES Reminder: Mrs. Annette Courville bus 558 is not running Tuesday AFTERNOON! Please make arrangements to pick up your child if he/she rides bus 558. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks.

Dress Code Adjustments for Cold Weather: December 15th-16th Due to the forecast of extremely cold weather from Monday, December 15th, to Tuesday, December 16th, please be aware of the following adjustments to the student dress code: Outerwear: As per current policy, students should wear school-appropriate jackets or sweatshirts, as long as they are hoodless. Hoodies are permitted for students in grades pre-k through 4 only. Bottoms: School-appropriate jeans, joggers, or sweatpants are allowed. *No pajamas Headwear: Knit caps, earmuffs, and beanies are encouraged for warmth. However, these must be removed once inside the school building. Footwear: Regular school shoes are required at all times. Layering: We strongly encourage layering clothing to ensure students stay warm. Please make sure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all students. * This is only for the date range listed. We will let you know when these cold-weather adjustments are applicable for future occurrences.

Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!!

GCES Reminder: Staff & Student Christmas Spirit Week December 15-19, 2025. See attached flyer.

GCES update about Free Dress Days: after careful consideration, we will continue the Free Dress Fridays. However, bottoms must be knee length. We understand that parents have paid to support a Free Dress fundraiser and we respect and honor that good deed. Sorry for the confusion.

GCES PBIS Jean Day Reminder: students who pay/paid may wear school appropriate shirt and jeans. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment. 👖💙🤍🖤

Reminder: Meet the Principal Parent Meeting is this evening in the school cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Thanks.

12/8/25 After school tutoring is canceled for today. All tutoring students will be dismissed during our regular dismissal time. Please make arrangements to receive your child after school if he/she normally attends after school tutoring. Thanks.

Reminder: PBIS Jean Day is tomorrow for those students who pay/have paid. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas! School appropriate jeans and shirts. Subject to change if the district announces an extreme weather dress day. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment!