St. Helena Early Learning Center -

💛 HAWK PRIDE IN ACTION!

We kicked off our first PBIS Assembly of the year by making sure our learners know what it means to be a HAWK at SHELC!

H – Helpful
A – Accountable
W – Wise
K – Kind
S – Safe

Our learners had a great time learning our school wide expectations.

A HUGE shoutout to our PBIS Committee for bringing the energy, making learning fun, and reinforcing what Hawk Pride looks like throughout our school! 👏🏽💛

When we live the HAWKS expectations every day, we’re on an Expedition to Excellence! 🌿

#HawkPride #PBIS #HAWKS #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING #WhateverItTakes

This evening's scrimmage game against Slaughter Charter School has been canceled.

Parents - please be patient as our bus drivers work to get all our learners home. There is a report that trees have fallen on Muse Road and Highway 10.

ST. HELENA PARENTS & FAMILIES—WE NEED YOU! 🖤💛 We are building MOMENTUM in St. Helena Parish School District, and our learners are showing us what is possible! Our 2026 LEAP results show growth in several areas for grades 3–8: ELA: 17% Mastery+ → 17% Mastery+ Math: 7% Mastery+ → 10% Mastery+ Science: 6% Mastery+ → 10% Mastery+ Social Studies: 5% Mastery+ → 14% Mastery+ We are proud of the progress, especially the growth we are seeing in Math, Science, and Social Studies. But we also know that we have more work to do. Our goal is not simply improvement. We need MORE learners performing at the Mastery and Advanced levels! And parents, this is where YOU come in. One of the most important things you can do to support your learner's success is to make sure they are at school, on time, and READY TO LEARN EVERY DAY! Every lesson matters. Every assignment matters. Every instructional minute matters. When learners miss school, they miss opportunities to build the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Please help us by establishing strong morning routines, scheduling appointments outside of school hours whenever possible, talking with your learner about what they are learning, communicating with teachers, and reinforcing the importance of giving their best effort every day. Schools cannot do this work alone. When our educators, learners, parents, families, and community work together, we create the conditions for our children to succeed. We've got momentum. Now, let's build on it!

🍿💛 We’re Poppin’ Into Something GREAT! 💛🍿

Our SHELC PTO Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser is coming soon! Every purchase helps support our learners and our school.

📅 August 30 at 5:00 PM – September 6 at 5:00 PM

Get ready to scan, shop, and support! There are plenty of delicious flavors to choose from, and every purchase makes a difference.

Please share with your family and friends and help us make this fundraiser a success! 💛

#SHELCPTO #HawkPride #SupportOurLearners #DoubleGood #WhateverItTakes

OUR LEARNERS ARE GROWING AND WE NEED YOUR PARTNERSHIP! We are excited about the positive academic growth our learners are making, particularly in literacy. The progress we have seen is the result of focused instruction, dedicated educators, hardworking learners, and families who continue to support learning at home. We are moving in the right direction, and now is the time to keep the momentum going! Louisiana’s literacy screener results will be used as part of determining the school performance score and letter grade for K-3 schools. That means the literacy growth of our youngest learners will have a direct impact on how our schools are evaluated. We need our parents and families to continue partnering with us. Read with your child every day. Ask questions about what they are reading. Practice letters, sounds, words, and vocabulary. Make sure your child is at school, on time, every day. Every lesson matters. Every day matters. Every learner matters. The growth is happening. The momentum is building. Now, let’s keep pushing forward—together! 🖤💛

➗✖️ Math Thinking in Action! 💡

Mrs. Callahan’s 3rd grade learners explored the properties of operations to multiply and divide. She modeled the skill, used purposeful questioning to deepen understanding, and gave learners opportunities to show their work and explain their thinking. 🧠✏️

We love seeing our learners do the thinking, share their strategies, and build strong mathematical understanding! 💛

#MathInAction #StudentThinking #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING

🍋💛 National Lemonade Day at SHELC! 💛🍋

Today our learners enjoyed a sweet treat in celebration of National Lemonade Day! Through our Lena’s Closet/Food Pantry, we partnered with Lane Gabriel and the Walker Raising Cane’s to provide refreshing lemonade for our learners. 🥤

We are so grateful for community partners who continue to pour into our school and create special moments for our Hawks! 💛

A huge THANK YOU to Lane Gabriel and the Walker Cane’s team for supporting our learners and our school! 🍋

#NationalLemonadeDay #HawkPride #CommunityPartnership #WhateverItTakes #StHelenaWINNING

🧠🖐️🦶 Learning About Our Bodies!

Ms. Smith’s learners are exploring body parts through literacy and movement! They listened to a story while using the pictures to support their understanding, then got up and used their own bodies to bring the learning to life! 📖💃🏾🕺🏾

Learning is engaging and interactive on our Expedition to Excellence!💛

#HawkPride #LearningInAction #EarlyLearning #ExpeditionToExcellence

🔤➕ Learning in Action at SHELC!

Ms. Forman’s learners were hard at work! During small-group instruction, learners practiced identifying letters. Then, they transitioned to math fluency practice to strengthen their growing math skills. 🧠✨

Another great day of learning on our Expedition to Excellence! 💛

#HawkPride #SmallGroupInstruction #MathFluency #ExpeditionToExcellence

🎟️🍿 SNACK TIME AT SHELC! 🍪🍬

Our learners can use their Snack Time tickets to enjoy a special treat during the school day! 💛

A few reminders for families: tickets are sold online only, funds reset weekly, and learners should not bring cash to school. All snack purchases are made using tickets.

https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com/

Thank you for supporting our concession program and helping us make school a little more fun for our Hawks! ✨

#HawkPride #SnackTime #SHELC #ExpeditionToExcellence #WhateverItTakes

🥤 SMOOTHIE KING DAY IS COMING! 👑

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 25th! Enjoy a delicious 12 oz. Caribbean Way Smoothie for only $4 at SHELC! ❤️🥭🍓

💻 Payment must be made through School Cash Online.

Order Your Smoothie Here: https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com/

Don’t miss this sweet treat! 🥤✨ Smoothies With A Purpose!

#SmoothieKingDay #SHELC #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING

🎶 Learning is in Tune at SHELC! 🎶

Ms. Batiste had our learners engaged as they reviewed music notes and musical concepts during enrichment! 🎼🎵 Learners had opportunities to demonstrate their understanding while Ms. Batiste provided guidance and support throughout the lesson.

We love seeing our learners grow academically AND creatively as we continue our Expedition to Excellence! 💛

#SHELCLearns #MusicEducation #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING

📣 ELC Families—Stay in the Know! 🦁📚

Our latest Parent Newsletter is available! Be sure to check it out for important school updates, reminders, upcoming events, and information for the week ahead.

📰 Read the Parent Newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/kr3s0e

Thank you for staying connected and partnering with us on our Expedition to Excellence! 🐾💛

#ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING #ELCFamilies

🚨🗳️ LAST DAY TO VOTE! 🗳️🚨

Hawk Family, TODAY is the final day to vote for St. Helena Early Learning Center as Favorite Early Learning Center in Baton Rouge Parents Magazine’s Family Favorites 2026! 💛

⏰ Voting ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT!
If you haven’t voted today, there’s still time! Every vote counts, so help us finish strong and show everyone that Hawk Pride is something special! 🦅🏆https://brparents.com/family-favorites/


Vote St. Helena Early Learning Center
💛 Category: SCHOOLED → Favorite Early Learning Center
SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Let’s make this final day count! 🗳️🔥

#VoteSHELC #HawkPride #FamilyFavorites2026 #StHelenaWINNING #ExpeditionToExcellence

🥤SIP SIP, HOORAY! 💛🥤

There’s nothing like a cool treat to end the week! Our SHELC staff enjoyed complimentary Sonic drinks as a small token of appreciation for the energy, dedication, and love they pour into our learners each day. ❤️

Our team works hard, and sometimes a refreshing drink and a little appreciation are just what we need to keep pushing forward on our Expedition to Excellence! 🦁🌿✨

Thank you, SHELC team, for all you do! We’re glad you’re here! 💛

#StaffAppreciation #SipSipHooray #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING

👕✨ DRESS DOWN DAY! ✨👖

Our learners can Dress Down on Friday, August 21st for just $2.25! 🎉

💻 Payments can be made through SchoolCash Online: https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com

Come dressed comfortably and school-appropriate while still being ready to learn! 📚💛

#DressDownDay #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING

🌿 Building Strong School–Family Partnerships! 🌿

Our August PTO meeting was a great start to the year! Families and staff came together to elect PTO officers, discuss ways to support our learners, and begin planning upcoming fundraisers.

We’re excited to work alongside our families as we strengthen school-community partnerships and continue our Expedition to Excellence! 🐾📚

Thank you to everyone who attended and is helping make a difference for our learners! 💛

#ExpeditionToExcellence #PTO #FamilyEngagement #CommunityPartnerships #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING

🎒Community Partnership in Action! 🎒

A huge thank you to Mrs. Callahan for partnering with Quad Area to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for our learners! 📚✏️🖍️

Partnerships like these help ensure our learners have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed on their Expedition to Excellence! 🐾🌿

We appreciate Mrs. Callahan and Quad Area for investing in our learners and supporting our school community! 💛

#ExpeditionToExcellence #CommunityPartnership #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING

📚 Math in Action at SHELC! ➕✨

Ms. Dunn explicitly taught her first-grade learners how to make 10 to add within 20. She modeled the strategy and expectations, then gave learners opportunities to actively apply their learning through visual and hands-on representations.

We love seeing our learners thinking, participating, and building strong foundational math skills! 🧠💡

Our Expedition to Excellence is underway—one lesson, one strategy, and one learner at a time! 🐾🌿

#ExpeditionToExcellence #MathInAction #FirstGrade #ActiveLearning #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING