🍪✨ It’s Cookie Time at SHELC! ✨🍪

Grab your Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies for just $1.50 (2 cookies)! 🍪

Orders must be placed online only through School Cash Online ➡️ https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com

🗓️ Pick-Up Date: October 24, 2025
🚨 Order Deadline: October 23, 2025

Don’t miss out on this sweet treat—place your order today and support our learners!
1 day ago, Tempest Smith
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📚✨ Library Adventures with Mrs. Smith’s Class! ✨📚

Our learners had a wonderful time exploring stories, songs, and interactive fun during their visit to the library! From listening to engaging read-alouds to participating in hands-on activities, their excitement for reading continues to grow! 💛📖

A huge thank you to the library staff for bringing books to life and inspiring a love for reading in our young scholars!

#SHELC #ReadySetGrow #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING #ReadersAreLeaders

2 days ago, Tempest Smith
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👑✨ SHELC Homecoming Royalty 2025–2026! ✨👑

Our young kings and queens shined with pride as they represented St. Helena Early Learning Center during Homecoming! 💛🖤

From sparkling crowns to golden smiles, our learners brought elegance, confidence, and Hawk Pride to the parade and field. Each of them reminded us what it means to lead with heart, excellence, and joy. 💫

Congratulations to our beautiful Homecoming Court—you truly embodied the spirit of “Whatever It Takes!”

#SHELC #Homecoming2025 #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
2 days ago, Tempest Smith
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📰💛 Our Parent Newsletter is Here! 💛📰

Stay connected with all things St. Helena Early Learning Center! This month’s edition includes important dates, upcoming events, and exciting highlights from our campus. 🌟

Check it out below 👇
🔗 https://secure.smore.com/n/jn4uq

Let’s keep growing together—because at SHELC, we’re doing Whatever It Takes! 🌱🦅
#SHELC #ReadySetGrow #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING
2 days ago, Tempest Smith
🎀❤️ Red Ribbon Spirit Week is Almost Here! ❤️🎀

Join us as we celebrate healthy choices and positive habits during Red Ribbon Week, October 27–31!

Here’s how we’ll show our Hawk Pride each day:
🚫 Monday: No School — Drug Free is the Way to Be!
🔴 Tuesday: “Drugs are REDiculous” — Wear RED
🟣🟢🟠🟡 Wednesday: Team Up, Stand Out, Say NO! — Rep Your Grade Colors
🎀 Thursday: “Think Pink, Show Your Strength!” — Pink Out!
🎃 Friday: “Drugs are a TRICK, Not a TREAT!” — Wear a Costume

Let’s stand united for a drug-free future and show that SHELC learners make smart, strong, and healthy choices every day! 💪
3 days ago, Tempest Smith
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📚✨ High Dosage Tutoring Begins Soon! ✨📚

We’re gearing up to help our youngest learners strengthen their reading and fluency skills before DIBELS testing begins! 💪

Selected K–2 learners will receive targeted literacy support beginning Wednesday, October 22 at St. Helena Early Learning Center.

This extra boost will help ensure every learner is ready to grow, shine, and show what they know! 🌱💛🖤
3 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🖤💛 Celebrating Our 2025 SHELC Honorees of the Year! 💛🖤

Please join us in congratulating these phenomenal educators for their dedication, passion, and excellence in education:

🌟 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Denise Holland
🌟 New Teacher of the Year: Ms. I’Asia Smith
🌟 Outstanding Support Staff of the Year: Mrs. Yasmin Lee

Each of these amazing women exemplifies what it means to serve with heart, purpose, and HAWK PRIDE — inspiring our learners to grow and achieve every day! 💛

#SHELC #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ExcellenceInEducation
8 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🖤💛 Congratulations to our Staff of the Month — Ms. Chaney! 💛🖤

Ms. Chaney goes above and beyond every single day to support our learners and staff. Her positivity, teamwork, and dedication embody the true meaning of Hawk Pride.

We’re so thankful for everything she does to make SHELC shine! 🌟
#SHELC #HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes #StaffOfTheMonth
9 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🖤💛 Sports vs. Sparkle Day! 💛🖤

Our HAWKS showed up in their favorite team gear and sparkling styles for Spirit Week! Whether representing their favorite sports team or shining bright with glitter and glam, our learners brought the energy, pride, and creativity!

Every day is a chance to shine and show that HAWK PRIDE—Whatever It Takes! ✨🏈💛

#SHELC #SpiritWeek #SportsVsSparkle #HawkPride #ReadySetGrow
9 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🖤💛 Small Group Instruction Spotlight! 💛🖤

Ms. Brumfield is leading an engaging small-group lesson focused on individualized skill development to support learner growth. Learners were actively involved in hands-on activities targeting letter recognition, letter-sound correspondence, and reading real and nonsense words.

Our HAWKS are learning, growing, and soaring—one skill at a time! ✏️📚
#SHELC #HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes #LiteracyInAction
10 days ago, Tempest Smith
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💛 Congratulations to our September Learners of the Month! ✨

These incredible HAWKS have demonstrated hard work, leadership, and a positive attitude every single day. We are so proud of you — Christopher, Ximena, Lakia, and Karson! 🌟

Keep soaring high and showing that Hawk Pride—Whatever It Takes!

#SHELC #LearnerOfTheMonth #HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
10 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🖤 Tie-Dye vs. Camo Day! 💛

Our HAWKS showed their school spirit in style today! From colorful tie-dye to classic camo, everyone rocked their look with pride. 🎨🪖
We love seeing our learners and staff showing off their #HawkPride during Spirit Week!

#SHELC #SpiritWeek #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
10 days ago, Tempest Smith
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📚✨ School Reminder!

School is in session on Monday, October 13th! 💛
Let’s make it a great start to the week, HAWKS! 💛

#SHELC #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ReadySetGrow
11 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🌟 Perfect Attendance Shoutout! 🌟

Congratulations to Denise Holland, Carlisha Muse, Lacouncia Gordon, Juandalynn Brumfield, and Cynthia Lee for achieving perfect attendance for the entire first nine weeks!

Your dedication and consistency set the standard for excellence at St. Helena Early Learning Center. Thank you for showing what true Hawk Pride looks like every day! 👏

#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
13 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🎃🚗 Trunk or Treat at SHELC! 🍬🕸️
Get ready for a spooky-sweet adventure made just for our little learners! 👻

Join us on Thursday, October 31, 2025, from 1:00–2:30 PM at the St. Helena Early Learning Center for our annual Trunk or Treat celebration! Learners can enjoy candy, fun decorations, and lots of smiles as we celebrate Halloween, SHELC style! 🧡🖤

📍 Location: 1590 Hwy. 1042, Greensburg, LA
📅 Date: October 31, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

🎃 Want to help?
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to sign up as a volunteer and join the fun:
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/CkA3ZQT0Zg

#SHELC #TrunkOrTreat #HawkPride #ReadySetGrow

13 days ago, Tempest Smith
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💡📊 Math Matters in Ms. Gordon’s Class! 📊💡

Ms. Gordon modeled the CUBES strategy to help learners break down and understand word problems step-by-step. Together, they identified key numbers, underlined questions, and solved using clear strategies. 🧮✏️

Learners then reviewed the Success Criteria on the board to check their mastery and ensure their math thinking was on target! 🎯👏

#HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
14 days ago, Tempest Smith
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📖✨ Mastering Comprehension with Ms. Muse! ✨📖

Ms. Muse and her learners have been diving into their decodable readers to strengthen comprehension skills! Learners are identifying key details, connecting ideas, and showing their understanding through thoughtful discussion and written responses. 💬📝

Every page read brings them closer to mastery—and they’re loving the journey! 🌟

#HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
14 days ago, Tempest Smith
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📚✨ Fluency in Focus with Mrs. Griffin! ✨📚

Mrs. Griffin and her reading groups have been practicing reading fluency! Learners are building confidence as they strengthen their word recognition, pacing, and comprehension through engaging small-group practice. 💪🏽📖

Each session brings them one step closer to becoming fluent, confident readers ready to soar!

#HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
14 days ago, Tempest Smith
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🌟 Check Out This Week’s Parent Newsletter! 🌟

We’ve got important updates, upcoming events, and reminders to help keep our families informed and connected.

Click below to read more ⬇️
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/x59bmg

#StHelenaWINNING #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
15 days ago, Tempest Smith
🍓🥤 Smoothie King Day is coming! 🥤🍓

Our learners love Smoothie King Day! SHELC learners will enjoy a 12oz Caribbean Way smoothie, while SHCCA, SHATA, and community members can grab a 20oz Caribbean Way.

✅ Payments must be made through School Cash Online.
💻 Click here to order: https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com

Let’s keep our healthy energy going! 💪🍍
#HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
15 days ago, Tempest Smith
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