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🎉📚 We’re Back & It’s Time to Celebrate Our Learners! 📚🎉

Congratulations to all learners who scored Benchmark or Above on the Middle of the Year DIBELS assessment! Your hard work, growth, and dedication to becoming strong readers truly shows—and we are so proud of you! 🌟

🎒✍️ DIBELS Field Trip – January 22nd
These learners will receive consent forms by the end of this week to attend our DIBELS Field Trip.

Thank you to our families and teachers for continuing to support literacy growth every day. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💛

#DIBELSProficiency #LiteracyMatters #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🥕🛒 Lena’s Closet Food Pantry Distribution 🛒🥕

Our community food pantry will be open on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM to support families across St. Helena Parish.

📍 Locations:
• St. Helena Arts & Technology Academy
• St. Helena College & Career Academy
• St. Helena Early Learning Center

📞 For more information: 225-222-4349

Thank you to our partners who help make this possible as we continue supporting our families and community. 💛

#LenasCloset #FoodPantry #CommunitySupport #StHelenaParish #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

📰 Parent Newsletter 📰

Our latest Parent Newsletter is out! Stay informed on important updates, upcoming events, and what’s happening at St. Helena Early Learning Center.

👉 Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/6fk2r0

Thank you for partnering with us to support our learners! 💛

#ParentNewsletter #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🥤🍓 Smoothie King Day is Coming! 🍊🥭

Join us Thursday, January 8th for Smoothie King Day!

✨ Prices:
• $6 – 20oz Caribbean Way (SHCCA, SHATA & community)
• $4 – 12oz Caribbean Way (SHELC learners)

💳 Payment through School Cash Online only
📲 Scan the QR code to order

Smoothies with a purpose—don’t miss out! 💛

#SmoothieKingDay #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🗓️ January 2026 Calendar 🌱

Happy New Year from St. Helena Early Learning Center! As we continue our 2025–2026 school year theme, Ready. Set. Grow., January is all about fresh starts, renewed focus, and continued growth for our learners and staff.

Check out what’s coming up this month as we keep learning, leading, and growing together! 💛

#JanuaryCalendar #ReadySetGrow #HappyNewYear #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

Laughter, teamwork, and a few great swings! Our staff had an amazing time at Topgolf for our holiday event. ⛳✨

#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

Pancakes & PJs Day was a sweet success! 🥞

Yesterday, our learners enjoyed pancakes in their pajamas as a reward for positive behavior. Smiles, manners, and joy filled the room—because celebrating great choices matters!

#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING #PBIS #PositiveBehavior #WhateverItTakes

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What a magical time at SHELC! ❄️✨

Our staff and judges enjoyed every moment of the Hallway Decorating Contest—from the sparkling lights to the creative themes.

Thank you to everyone who participated!
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

📚 Library Days at SHELC! ❤️

Our learners enjoyed another wonderful visit to the St. Helena Parish Library! From interactive read-alouds to hands-on activities and movement breaks, our little Hawks explored stories, practiced listening skills, and strengthened their love for reading.

Thank you to our amazing library partners for creating such magical literacy experiences for our learners! ✨📖
#RETHINKStHelena #StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride

📣 Hawk Family, our Parent Newsletter is LIVE!

Stay informed with important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from around the ELC. We appreciate your partnership and continued support! 💛

🔗 Read the newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/5h7uf

#StHelenaWINNING #RETHINKsthelena #ToProficiencyAndBeyond

Congratulations to our Food Service Department for their Tray of the Week by Louisiana Fit Kids!

🌟💙 Staff of the Month Spotlight 💙🌟

Please help us celebrate Mrs. Davis, our Staff of the Month! 🎉👏

Mrs. Davis is truly a gift to our school family—bringing joy, positivity, and kindness to everyone she encounters each day 😊✨ Her warm smile, caring heart, and dedication to our learners and staff do not go unnoticed.

Thank you, Mrs. Davis, for all you do and for always spreading happiness throughout our campus! 💐

#StaffOfTheMonth #HawkPride
#WhateverItTakes #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING ✨

🎅🎄 A Special Friday Surprise! 🎄🎅

On Friday, our learners were filled with excitement as a very special guest made a surprise visit to campus! Smiles, laughter, and holiday cheer were everywhere as Santa stopped by to spread joy and sweet treats 🎁✨

Moments like these make the season magical and remind us why we do whatever it takes for our learners ❤️

📸 Take a look at some of our favorite moments below!

#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #HolidayJoy
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING 🎄🎅✨

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