

Our latest St. Helena Early Learning Center Parent Newsletter is now available! Be sure to check it out to stay updated on important school news, upcoming events, and highlights from our learners and staff.
We appreciate your continued partnership as we work together to support our learners’ success.
🔗 View the newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/y4mva
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Our kindergarten learners are actively strengthening their number sense and counting fluency during math instruction. Through engaging lessons, hands-on practice, and meaningful discussions, learners are developing the foundational skills needed to become confident mathematicians.
We love seeing our learners thinking, responding, and participating as they grow in their understanding of numbers every day.
At SHELC, learning is always in motion — Ready, Set, Grow! 🌱
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Ms. Brumfield’s learners are hard at work strengthening their phonics and fluency skills by practicing how to read nonsense words. Activities like this help learners apply their letter-sound knowledge and build the automaticity needed to become confident readers.
Through hands-on learning, guided support, and daily practice, our learners are growing stronger every day.
This is what Ready, Set, Grow looks like in action! 🌱
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Our 1st grade learners had an amazing time on their field trip! From climbing and balancing to jumping and exploring obstacle courses, our learners stayed active, worked together, and had a blast building confidence and teamwork.
Experiences like this help develop coordination, problem-solving, and perseverance — all while making memories with friends!
Thank you to our teachers and chaperones for helping make this a great day for our learners.
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Congratulations to our Round 1 winners who are moving on in the SHELC March Madness Tournament! 👏
The competition continues as Round 2 begins this week. Let’s keep the momentum going as our classes compete, read, and work hard for the championship!
Who will advance to the next round? Stay tuned!
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🥤👑 Smoothie King Day at SHELC! 👑🥤
Join us Thursday, March 12th for Smoothie King Day — smoothies with a purpose!
✨ SHELC smoothies are ONLY $4!
📍 12 oz Caribbean Way
Payments must be made through School Cash Online. Use the QR code or link on the flyer to place your order.
Thank you for supporting our school while enjoying a delicious treat!
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March is full of exciting learning opportunities and events at St. Helena Early Learning Center!
✨ Highlights this month:
📚 Read Across America Week
🧪 Benchmark Testing Begins
📸 Spring Pictures
🐝 SHELC Spelling Bee
🚌 1st Grade & 2nd Grade Field Trips
📄 Report Cards Issued
Don’t forget:
💚 Wear Green on March 17!
Please review the calendar and mark these important dates so our learners don’t miss any of the fun and learning ahead.
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Our gym was transformed into a living history experience as learners proudly represented influential leaders, activists, athletes, artists, and change-makers.
From W.E.B. Du Bois to LeBron James, James Baldwin to Assata Shakur, Madam C.J. Walker to Pauli Murray, and so many more — our learners didn’t just complete projects… they embodied excellence.
The confidence in their voices.
The pride in their presentations.
The creativity in their displays.
This is what happens when learning becomes meaningful and connected to identity, courage, and purpose.
Thank you to our families and staff for partnering with us to make this event impactful and memorable. Our learners are not just studying history — they are preparing to MAKE history.
We are so proud of them! 🌱✨
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Today our learners stepped into history and SHINED during our Black History Wax Museum! From Richard Allen to Naomi Osaka, Rosa Parks to Malcolm X, Oprah Winfrey to Patti LaBelle — our learners brought powerful stories of courage, leadership, and perseverance to life.
The confidence.
The preparation.
The pride.
It was truly a beautiful sight to see our learners freeze in character and then “come alive” to share the impact these historical figures made on our world.
Thank you to our teachers, families, and community partners for supporting our learners and helping make this event a success. This is what learning looks like when we connect knowledge, confidence, and purpose.
We are growing leaders every day at St. Helena Early Learning Center! 🌱✨
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Our PreK learners had an unforgettable experience at Global Wildlife! From feeding giraffes to observing zebras and other animals up close, our little explorers were fully engaged, curious, and brave.
Experiential learning brings lessons to life — building vocabulary, sparking wonder, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is what “Ready, Set, Grow” looks like outside the classroom! 🌱✨
A huge thank you to our families and staff who helped make this day possible.
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Mr. K is doing what it takes — working closely with his learners to strengthen foundational literacy skills through targeted support and technology integration. From guided practice to intentional feedback, our learners are building confidence and growing as readers every day.
This is what commitment to proficiency looks like! 💪
We are proud of the intentional instruction happening in our classrooms as we continue pushing toward growth and mastery.
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Families, it’s that time of year! Our classrooms are going head-to-head in our March Madness Challenge, and the competition is ON! 💚🔥
Each week, classes will compete and advance through the bracket based on their performance and participation. One class will rise to the top and be crowned our March Madness Champion! 🏆
This challenge is all about:
✅ Academic growth
✅ Teamwork
✅ Consistency
✅ Giving our very best effort
We need your support at home! Encourage your learner to stay focused, complete assignments, and give 100% every day. Every point counts!
Let the madness begin! 🎉
#SHELC #MarchMadness #ReadySetGrow

From vibrant cultural attire to powerful affirmations like “I Am Little Black History” and “Pretty, Black & Educated,” our halls were filled with pride, excellence, and joy. Our learners didn’t just dress the part — they represented legacy, resilience, brilliance, and culture.
We are committed to ensuring our learners know that they are standing on the shoulders of greatness and that they, too, are making history every single day.
Thank you to our families and staff for showing up and showing out! ✨
#BlackHistoryMonth #SHELC #ReadySetGrow





Join us for our St. Helena Early Learning Center Spelling Bee as our learners showcase their hard work, confidence, and academic excellence! We are excited to celebrate literacy and cheer on our amazing participants.
🗓 March 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 School Gymnasium
Scan the QR code to sign up and be part of the excitement! Let’s continue building strong readers and confident learners — whatever it takes!
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Stay connected with everything happening at St. Helena Early Learning Center! From learner celebrations and upcoming events to important reminders and highlights from our school community — check out this week’s newsletter for all the latest updates.
📌 Click here to read: https://app.smore.com/n/2zgnq
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue working To Proficiency & Beyond!
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Congratulations to our amazing learners in Ms. Muse’s class for successfully completing the Mardi Gras Zearn Math Challenge! 🎉 These learners showed dedication, focus, and perseverance while strengthening their math skills. We are proud of their hard work and commitment to learning!
Keep rolling and shining bright, Hawks! ✨
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📚🌟 Read Across America Week is Almost Here! 🌟📚
March 2–5, 2026
At St. Helena Early Learning Center, we are celebrating literacy, kindness, culture, and belonging all week long!
🟢 Monday – Kindness Counts Day
Wear something promoting positivity!
🔴 Tuesday – Heroes & Heroines Day
Dress as someone influential from the past!
🟠 Wednesday – Cultural Celebration Day
Wear clothing or colors from a specific culture!
🔵 Thursday – We All Belong Day
Wear your HAWK gear!
Let’s make this week full of reading, learning, and celebrating everyone in our school community! ❤️
#RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING
Please help us congratulate Ms. Brumfield, our Staff of the Month at St. Helena Early Learning Center! 👏
Ms. Brumfield consistently demonstrates dedication, compassion, and a commitment to excellence that makes a difference in the lives of our learners every day. Her hard work, positive spirit, and unwavering support help create a strong learning environment where learners can thrive.
Thank you, Ms. Brumfield, for all you do to support our school community — your impact does not go unnoticed!
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