📣 NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!
There will be no school on Friday, May 1st.
🎉 Enjoy your long weekend, Hawks! Take this time to rest, recharge, and have fun with your families.
📚 We look forward to welcoming our learners back on Monday, May 4th!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
There will be no school on Friday, May 1st.
🎉 Enjoy your long weekend, Hawks! Take this time to rest, recharge, and have fun with your families.
📚 We look forward to welcoming our learners back on Monday, May 4th!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🌸📅 May is Full of Exciting Moments at SHELC!
We are closing out the school year strong with a calendar full of celebrations and milestones! 🎉✨
🗓 Mark Your Calendars:
🍎 May 4–8: Teacher Appreciation Week
🎨 May 11: Pre-K Promotion & Awards + PBIS Color Run
🎓 May 13: Kindergarten Graduation
🏫 May 14: Last Day of School
📊 May 15: Records Day
Let’s celebrate our learners, honor our amazing teachers, and finish the year with excellence! 💛
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
We are closing out the school year strong with a calendar full of celebrations and milestones! 🎉✨
🗓 Mark Your Calendars:
🍎 May 4–8: Teacher Appreciation Week
🎨 May 11: Pre-K Promotion & Awards + PBIS Color Run
🎓 May 13: Kindergarten Graduation
🏫 May 14: Last Day of School
📊 May 15: Records Day
Let’s celebrate our learners, honor our amazing teachers, and finish the year with excellence! 💛
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

And that's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who stopped by today to purchase from Chick-Fil-A!!


HAPPENING NOW!!!
There is something special about seeing a well-known brand like Chick-fil-A making its way into our community! We are excited to share that Chick-fil-A is now serving right here in St. Helena Parish, bringing with it not only its signature meals, but also a reputation for excellent customer service and community engagement.
We welcome Chick-fil-A to St. Helena Parish as an Additional Distribution Point (ADP) and look forward to the positive impact they will have as they serve our families, support our school initiatives, and become a part of the fabric of our community. Be sure to stop by and show them a warm St. Helena welcome!






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📢 Hawk Happenings Parent Newsletter is Here!
Stay connected with everything happening at St. Helena Early Learning Center! From important updates and testing information to upcoming events and celebrations—you don’t want to miss it! ✨
🔗 Click here to view:
https://app.smore.com/n/250m4
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to help our learners grow and succeed! 💛
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
🎉Color Run Fun Day is Coming! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate our learners with a PBIS Color Run Fun Day following Awards Day on May 11th! 🏃🏽♂️🎨
This will be a fun-filled afternoon where learners can enjoy music, treats, and lots of colorful excitement!
📝 Reminder: Please be sure to send in your learner’s consent form so they can participate in this event.
👕 Learners should wear white shirts and play clothes to fully enjoy the experience!
We can’t wait to celebrate and make lasting memories with our learners! 💛
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
We are excited to celebrate our learners with a PBIS Color Run Fun Day following Awards Day on May 11th! 🏃🏽♂️🎨
This will be a fun-filled afternoon where learners can enjoy music, treats, and lots of colorful excitement!
📝 Reminder: Please be sure to send in your learner’s consent form so they can participate in this event.
👕 Learners should wear white shirts and play clothes to fully enjoy the experience!
We can’t wait to celebrate and make lasting memories with our learners! 💛
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
🌱🌼 Growing Minds & Little Gardeners!
Our PreK learners in Ms. Smith’s class had an amazing time getting their hands dirty and planting! 🪴💚 From filling pots with soil to carefully planting seeds, our learners are building responsibility, curiosity, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences.
Moments like these help our youngest learners connect to nature while developing important skills that will continue to grow—just like their plants! 🌿✨
We can’t wait to see what blooms next! 🌸
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Our PreK learners in Ms. Smith’s class had an amazing time getting their hands dirty and planting! 🪴💚 From filling pots with soil to carefully planting seeds, our learners are building responsibility, curiosity, and a love for learning through hands-on experiences.
Moments like these help our youngest learners connect to nature while developing important skills that will continue to grow—just like their plants! 🌿✨
We can’t wait to see what blooms next! 🌸
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING










🍕🏆 Celebrating a Sweet Victory!
On Friday, Ms. Wright’s 2nd grade learners enjoyed a well-earned pizza celebration for winning the March Madness Amira Challenge! 🎉📚
Their dedication to reading, consistency with their Amira minutes, and commitment to growth truly paid off. This win is a testament to their hard work and determination to become stronger readers every day!
Keep up the amazing work, learners—we are so proud of you! 🌟
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
On Friday, Ms. Wright’s 2nd grade learners enjoyed a well-earned pizza celebration for winning the March Madness Amira Challenge! 🎉📚
Their dedication to reading, consistency with their Amira minutes, and commitment to growth truly paid off. This win is a testament to their hard work and determination to become stronger readers every day!
Keep up the amazing work, learners—we are so proud of you! 🌟
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING




Please join us in recognizing our outstanding Food Service Department for the care and dedication they show our learners each day; despite strict federal meal guidelines, they consistently provide nutritious, enjoyable meals that support learner success. Thank you for all that you do. 🍎










⭐ Celebrating Commitment to Growth!
We are proud to recognize these learners for achieving 80% attendance in Amplify Tutoring! Their dedication, consistency, and hard work are making a difference, and we are excited to celebrate their commitment to growing as readers.
Showing up matters, and these learners are proving that perseverance leads to progress! Keep shining and keep growing! 🌱📚
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
We are proud to recognize these learners for achieving 80% attendance in Amplify Tutoring! Their dedication, consistency, and hard work are making a difference, and we are excited to celebrate their commitment to growing as readers.
Showing up matters, and these learners are proving that perseverance leads to progress! Keep shining and keep growing! 🌱📚
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING


🎉🚌 PreK Field Trip Fun!
Our PreK learners had an amazing day exploring, climbing, bouncing, and building confidence through play! From obstacle courses to foam pits and interactive games, every moment was filled with joy, movement, and learning.
Experiences like these help our learners grow socially, build courage, and create lasting memories beyond the classroom. What a fun-filled adventure! 💙
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Our PreK learners had an amazing day exploring, climbing, bouncing, and building confidence through play! From obstacle courses to foam pits and interactive games, every moment was filled with joy, movement, and learning.
Experiences like these help our learners grow socially, build courage, and create lasting memories beyond the classroom. What a fun-filled adventure! 💙
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING







🌸🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! 🍎🌸
At St. Helena Early Learning Center, we are excited to celebrate the amazing educators who help our learners grow each and every day! 🌱💛
📅 May 4 – May 7, 2026
Join us as we show our appreciation all week long:
✨ Monday – Chips & Beverage
✨ Tuesday – Something Sweet
✨ Wednesday – Candle
✨ Thursday – Gift of Your Choice
Our teachers truly plant seeds of knowledge that last a lifetime, and we are so grateful for all they do! 💐
Let’s make this week extra special for them!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
At St. Helena Early Learning Center, we are excited to celebrate the amazing educators who help our learners grow each and every day! 🌱💛
📅 May 4 – May 7, 2026
Join us as we show our appreciation all week long:
✨ Monday – Chips & Beverage
✨ Tuesday – Something Sweet
✨ Wednesday – Candle
✨ Thursday – Gift of Your Choice
Our teachers truly plant seeds of knowledge that last a lifetime, and we are so grateful for all they do! 💐
Let’s make this week extra special for them!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🎶📚 Movement + Learning = Engagement!
Learners in Mrs. Manning’s class are up, moving, and learning! Through interactive activities, they are actively engaged while reinforcing key skills—proving that learning can be both fun and meaningful. 💡💃🏽
When learners are moving, they’re thinking, participating, and growing!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Learners in Mrs. Manning’s class are up, moving, and learning! Through interactive activities, they are actively engaged while reinforcing key skills—proving that learning can be both fun and meaningful. 💡💃🏽
When learners are moving, they’re thinking, participating, and growing!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING





📚✨ Library Day Fun!
Our learners had an amazing time in the library engaging in interactive read-alouds and movement activities that brought stories to life! From listening closely to participating with excitement, they are building a love for reading one page at a time. 💙📖
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Our learners had an amazing time in the library engaging in interactive read-alouds and movement activities that brought stories to life! From listening closely to participating with excitement, they are building a love for reading one page at a time. 💙📖
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING



📚✨ Learning in action in Ms. Stokes’ class!
Learners are building strong reading fluency on Amira while also working in small groups at the teacher’s table for targeted support. This focused practice is setting them up for success as they prepare for DIBELS! 💪📖
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Learners are building strong reading fluency on Amira while also working in small groups at the teacher’s table for targeted support. This focused practice is setting them up for success as they prepare for DIBELS! 💪📖
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING





Learners in Ms. Gordon’s class are engaged in meaningful literacy work! 📚✨
Working in pairs, learners collaborated to read closely and rewrite the ending of their story—building comprehension, strengthening writing skills, and learning from one another. This is what strong, student-centered learning looks like!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Working in pairs, learners collaborated to read closely and rewrite the ending of their story—building comprehension, strengthening writing skills, and learning from one another. This is what strong, student-centered learning looks like!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING







📣 SHELC Parent Newsletter is Here! 📣
Stay connected with all the amazing things happening at SHELC this month! 💛 From important updates and testing information to upcoming events and celebrations—you don’t want to miss it!
👉 Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/4ctzn
Let’s continue working together to support our learners and make this a month full of growth and success! 📚✨
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Stay connected with all the amazing things happening at SHELC this month! 💛 From important updates and testing information to upcoming events and celebrations—you don’t want to miss it!
👉 Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/4ctzn
Let’s continue working together to support our learners and make this a month full of growth and success! 📚✨
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
🎉✂️ You’re Invited! ✂️🎉
The Family Resource Group Foundation, in partnership with St. Helena Parish School District, proudly invites you to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Literacy and Learning Lab! 📚✨
📅 Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 1590 LA-1042, Greensburg, LA
Join us as we open doors to new opportunities for learning, growth, and success for our learners and community! 💙
🍽️ Refreshments will be served
We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
The Family Resource Group Foundation, in partnership with St. Helena Parish School District, proudly invites you to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Literacy and Learning Lab! 📚✨
📅 Wednesday, May 6th
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 1590 LA-1042, Greensburg, LA
Join us as we open doors to new opportunities for learning, growth, and success for our learners and community! 💙
🍽️ Refreshments will be served
We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
🌟 Nachos & Juice Sale at SHELC! 🌟
Get ready for a delicious treat! 🧀🧃
Our Nachos & Juice Sale is happening next Friday—don’t miss out!
🔥 Nachos with Cheese + Juice
💲 ONLY $5.50
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
Let’s support our learners while enjoying a great snack! 💛
Grab yours and enjoy!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

