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📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! ✨📚

We’re excited to announce that our Book Fair kicks off on February 3rd!
Families can get a head start by setting up a Book Fair eWallet — the easy, cash-free way for learners to shop. 💳📖

🎉 No cash needed
📅 Book Fair begins February 3
📚 More details coming soon!

Get ready to spark a love of reading! 💛 #BookFair #Scholastic #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes

📚 Ms. Forman’s kindergarten learners explored apostrophes, possession, and plural nouns by reading Kit’s Cats together and in small groups—learning in action!

📊✏️ Math Learning in Action! ✏️📊

Mrs. Holland kicked off her Zearn math lesson with a strong bell ringer, leading into regrouping subtraction using place value. As learners worked, she actively circulated the room to monitor engagement, provide feedback, and ensure learners stayed focused and on task.

Great instruction and strong learner engagement! 💛

#MathInAction #ZearnMath #PlaceValue #Regrouping #InstructionalExcellence #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

📣 School Reminder 📣

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 12th.
Classes will resume on Tuesday.

Enjoy the day, and we’ll see our learners back soon! 💛

#SchoolReminder #NoSchool #StHelenaELC #HawkPride #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

📚✏️ Kindergarten Learning in Action! ✏️📚

Our kindergarten learners were hard at work practicing singular and plural forms of words by adding the letter s. Through guided practice and independent work, learners strengthened their phonics and grammar skills while building confidence as readers and writers.

Great work, Kindergarten! 💛

#KindergartenLearning #PhonicsSkills #SingularAndPlural #LiteracyInAction #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🍿🥤 Concessions Are Back! 🥤🍿

Our concessions program is back and ready for next week!
Be sure to order by Monday, January 12th so your learner has a concessions balance.

📌 Reminders:
• Orders are ONLINE ONLY
• Funds reset weekly
• Learners do not bring cash—purchases are made using their card

Thank you for your continued support! 💛

#ConcessionsAreBack #SnackTime #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

📚✏️ Learning in Action! ✏️📚

Yesterday, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Chaney, and Ms. Morris and their learners were hard at work mastering the letter S! Learners practiced identifying the letter, producing its sound, and writing both uppercase and lowercase S using proper letter formation—along with hands-on activities that support early literacy and numeracy skills.

We love seeing our classrooms filled with engagement, focus, and growth! 💛

#EarlyLiteracy #LetterOfTheDay #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🍪😋 Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Day is Coming! 😋🍪

Get ready to treat yourself on Friday, January 16, 2026!
Delicious Otis Spunkmeyer cookies will be available for purchase.

💲 $1.50 per 2 cookies
💳 Payment through School Cash Online ONLY
🗓️ Order deadline: January 15, 2026
📍 Cookies will be picked up at SHELC when ready.

Don’t miss out—place your order early and enjoy a sweet treat! 💛

#CookieDay #OtisSpunkmeyer #StHelenaELC #RETHINKsthelena #StHelenaWINNING

🎉📚 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