🌿 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
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
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
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
➕🔢 Mathematicians at Work!
Ms. Lee and her 2nd grade learners were hard at work adding two-digit numbers and recognizing patterns! Learners practiced their skills independently while Ms. Lee provided support and feedback along the way.
Building strong numeracy skills one problem at a time as we continue our Expedition to Excellence! 🐾💛
#ExpeditionToExcellence #MathInAction #NumeracyMatters #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING
Ms. Lee and her 2nd grade learners were hard at work adding two-digit numbers and recognizing patterns! Learners practiced their skills independently while Ms. Lee provided support and feedback along the way.
Building strong numeracy skills one problem at a time as we continue our Expedition to Excellence! 🐾💛
#ExpeditionToExcellence #MathInAction #NumeracyMatters #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING
📚🌿 Our teachers are diving into the curriculum!
Mrs. Holland, our PLC Facilitator, is working alongside teachers to unpack lessons, strengthen annotations, identify key instructional points, and plan intentionally for learner success.
Excellence begins with preparation! When our teachers learn, collaborate, and grow together, our learners benefit. 💛
The Expedition to Excellence continues—for learners AND educators! 🐾🌿
#ExpeditionToExcellence #TeacherLearning #ProfessionalGrowth #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING
Mrs. Holland, our PLC Facilitator, is working alongside teachers to unpack lessons, strengthen annotations, identify key instructional points, and plan intentionally for learner success.
Excellence begins with preparation! When our teachers learn, collaborate, and grow together, our learners benefit. 💛
The Expedition to Excellence continues—for learners AND educators! 🐾🌿
#ExpeditionToExcellence #TeacherLearning #ProfessionalGrowth #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING
📚✨ 3rd Grade ELA in Action!
Mrs. Stokes’ learners were fully engaged with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore! Learners examined the text and illustrations, recorded their thinking, and used details from the story to build deeper understanding. 🔎📖
Our 3rd graders are already showing what it means to read, think, and respond! 💛
#ExpeditionToExcellence #HawkPride #ELAInAction #StHelenaWINNING
Mrs. Stokes’ learners were fully engaged with The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore! Learners examined the text and illustrations, recorded their thinking, and used details from the story to build deeper understanding. 🔎📖
Our 3rd graders are already showing what it means to read, think, and respond! 💛
#ExpeditionToExcellence #HawkPride #ELAInAction #StHelenaWINNING
📚✨ Literacy in Action at SHELC!
Mrs. Holmes’ learners were hard at work reading CVC words and matching them to the correct pictures! As learners worked, Mrs. Holmes provided individual feedback on accuracy and handwriting to help strengthen their skills. ✏️💛
Great job, Mrs. Holmes and learners!
#HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #LiteracyInAction #StHelenaWINNING
Mrs. Holmes’ learners were hard at work reading CVC words and matching them to the correct pictures! As learners worked, Mrs. Holmes provided individual feedback on accuracy and handwriting to help strengthen their skills. ✏️💛
Great job, Mrs. Holmes and learners!
#HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #LiteracyInAction #StHelenaWINNING
🔤✨ Learning in Action at SHELC!
Mrs. Davis and her learners were hard at work identifying the letters in their names and practicing the letter A! These hands-on learning experiences are building strong early literacy skills one letter at a time. 💛
Way to go, Mrs. Davis and learners! 📚
#HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #EarlyLiteracy #StHelenaWINNING
Mrs. Davis and her learners were hard at work identifying the letters in their names and practicing the letter A! These hands-on learning experiences are building strong early literacy skills one letter at a time. 💛
Way to go, Mrs. Davis and learners! 📚
#HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #EarlyLiteracy #StHelenaWINNING
💻 Technology Fee Reminder!
Families, please remember to pay the $10.50 technology fee through SchoolCash Online.
Technology fees help cover repair and replacement costs for learner devices. If a device is damaged or broken, parents/guardians are responsible for the entire cost of the device.
💳 Pay online here:
https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com/
Thank you for supporting our learners and helping us take care of our technology! 💛
#HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING #WhateverItTakes
Families, please remember to pay the $10.50 technology fee through SchoolCash Online.
Technology fees help cover repair and replacement costs for learner devices. If a device is damaged or broken, parents/guardians are responsible for the entire cost of the device.
💳 Pay online here:
https://sthpk12.schoolcashonline.com/
Thank you for supporting our learners and helping us take care of our technology! 💛
#HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING #WhateverItTakes
This Friday!!!! No cash! Card only! We are a cashless campus! #sthelenawinning
📣 ELC Families—Stay Connected! 🦁🌿
Our latest Parent Newsletter is here! Check it out for important school updates, upcoming events, reminders, and everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 Read the newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/hk3d0r
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue our Expedition to Excellence! 🐾📚💛
#ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING #ELCFamilies
Our latest Parent Newsletter is here! Check it out for important school updates, upcoming events, reminders, and everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 Read the newsletter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/hk3d0r
Thank you for partnering with us as we continue our Expedition to Excellence! 🐾📚💛
#ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING #ELCFamilies
🦒📚 Our Expedition to Excellence continues! 📚🐘
DIBELS & Numeracy testing begins Monday, August 10th! These assessments help us measure learner growth, guide instruction, and ensure every learner is on the path to success.
Please help your learner arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best! 💛
⭐ Do Your Best! Show What You Know! ⭐
We can’t wait to see our learners shine!
#StHelenaWinning #ExpeditionToExcellence #DIBELS #Numeracy #HawkPride
DIBELS & Numeracy testing begins Monday, August 10th! These assessments help us measure learner growth, guide instruction, and ensure every learner is on the path to success.
Please help your learner arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best! 💛
⭐ Do Your Best! Show What You Know! ⭐
We can’t wait to see our learners shine!
#StHelenaWinning #ExpeditionToExcellence #DIBELS #Numeracy #HawkPride
A Successful First Week in 2nd Grade! 💛📚
Mr. Harrell and his learners had a great first week of school! They spent the week building relationships, establishing routines, and getting ready for an amazing year of learning and growth.
Way to start the year strong, Hawks! 🌟
The Expedition to Excellence is underway! 🐾🦁
#HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING #SecondGrade #WhateverItTakes
Mr. Harrell and his learners had a great first week of school! They spent the week building relationships, establishing routines, and getting ready for an amazing year of learning and growth.
Way to start the year strong, Hawks! 🌟
The Expedition to Excellence is underway! 🐾🦁
#HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #StHelenaWINNING #SecondGrade #WhateverItTakes
📚 Learning is in full swing at St. Helena Early Learning Center! 💛
Our Hawks are already hard at work! From building foundational literacy and math skills to collaborating with classmates and receiving one-on-one support, our classrooms are filled with meaningful learning and smiling faces.
We are proud of how our learners are embracing routines, showing independence, and demonstrating what it means to be part of our Expedition to Excellence.
A special thank you to our outstanding teachers, instructional staff, and volunteers for creating engaging learning experiences and helping every child succeed.
Together, we are building confident learners and a strong foundation for an incredible school year!
💙 #StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #LearningEveryDay #FutureReady #WhateverItTakes
Our Hawks are already hard at work! From building foundational literacy and math skills to collaborating with classmates and receiving one-on-one support, our classrooms are filled with meaningful learning and smiling faces.
We are proud of how our learners are embracing routines, showing independence, and demonstrating what it means to be part of our Expedition to Excellence.
A special thank you to our outstanding teachers, instructional staff, and volunteers for creating engaging learning experiences and helping every child succeed.
Together, we are building confident learners and a strong foundation for an incredible school year!
💙 #StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #LearningEveryDay #FutureReady #WhateverItTakes
🎉 Celebrating Excellence at St. Helena Early Learning Center! 💛
We are proud to share that St. Helena Early Learning Center has been recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education for Outstanding Zearn Implementation during the 2025–2026 school year!
More than 50% of our learners completed 60 or more Zearn lessons, demonstrating our school's commitment to high-quality mathematics instruction and student achievement.
Today, we had the privilege of recognizing the dedicated teachers and staff whose leadership and hard work made this accomplishment possible. Your commitment to our learners is making a lasting impact, and we are grateful for all you do each day.
Congratulations to our incredible team! Your dedication continues to move us forward on our Expedition to Excellence.
#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #LouisianaEducation #MathMatters #Zearn #WhateverItTakes
We are proud to share that St. Helena Early Learning Center has been recognized by the Louisiana Department of Education for Outstanding Zearn Implementation during the 2025–2026 school year!
More than 50% of our learners completed 60 or more Zearn lessons, demonstrating our school's commitment to high-quality mathematics instruction and student achievement.
Today, we had the privilege of recognizing the dedicated teachers and staff whose leadership and hard work made this accomplishment possible. Your commitment to our learners is making a lasting impact, and we are grateful for all you do each day.
Congratulations to our incredible team! Your dedication continues to move us forward on our Expedition to Excellence.
#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #ExpeditionToExcellence #LouisianaEducation #MathMatters #Zearn #WhateverItTakes
Help Us Bring Home the Win! 💛
There's still time to vote for St. Helena Early Learning Center as Favorite Early Learning Center in the Baton Rouge Parents Magazine Family Favorites 2026!
✅ Vote once per day through August 15 at https://brparents.com/family-favorites.
Every vote makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our learners, staff, and school community. Please like, share, and encourage your family and friends to vote too!
#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #FamilyFavorites2026💛
There's still time to vote for St. Helena Early Learning Center as Favorite Early Learning Center in the Baton Rouge Parents Magazine Family Favorites 2026!
✅ Vote once per day through August 15 at https://brparents.com/family-favorites.
Every vote makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our learners, staff, and school community. Please like, share, and encourage your family and friends to vote too!
#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #FamilyFavorites2026💛
Join the Hawk Pride! 💛
Parents and guardians, you're invited to our first PTO Meeting of the school year!
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Literacy Lab
Your voice matters! Come learn how you can support our learners, connect with other families, and help make a positive impact at St. Helena Early Learning Center.
✨ Build connections.
💡 Share ideas.
⭐ Support student success.
Together, we soar. Together, we succeed!
#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #PTO #FamilyPartnership #ExpeditionToExcellence 💛
Parents and guardians, you're invited to our first PTO Meeting of the school year!
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Literacy Lab
Your voice matters! Come learn how you can support our learners, connect with other families, and help make a positive impact at St. Helena Early Learning Center.
✨ Build connections.
💡 Share ideas.
⭐ Support student success.
Together, we soar. Together, we succeed!
#StHelenaWINNING #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #PTO #FamilyPartnership #ExpeditionToExcellence 💛
Today's Lunch in St. Helena!
SHELC: Chicken Sandwich on Bun, Lettuce and Tomato, California Blend, Diced Pears, Oven Baked Fries, Milk Choice.
SHATA: Chicken Sandwich on Bun, Oven Baked Fries, Lettuce and Tomato, Grapes & Strawberries, Milk Choice.
SHCCA: Nachos with Cheese and Chili, Lettuce and Tomato, Mixed Fruit, Carrot Sticks, Juice, Milk Choice.
💛 Day 1: The Expedition Begins! 🌿📚
The first day of our Expedition to Excellence was nothing short of amazing! Our halls were filled with smiles, excitement, learning, and the beginning of new adventures.
From our youngest explorers in PreK to our growing leaders in 3rd grade, our learners stepped into classrooms ready to learn, connect, and build relationships. Teachers created welcoming environments, established routines, and began building the strong foundations that will guide our journey this year.
Today was more than the first day of school—it was the first step on an incredible expedition toward growth, achievement, and excellence.
A special thank you to our amazing staff for creating a place where every learner feels valued, supported, and ready to soar.
The journey has begun… and we are ready to reach new heights!
💛🖤 One Team. One Mission. Endless Possibilities.
#StHelenaWINNING #ExpeditionToExcellence #FirstDayOfSchool #HawkPride #ReadyToSoar
The first day of our Expedition to Excellence was nothing short of amazing! Our halls were filled with smiles, excitement, learning, and the beginning of new adventures.
From our youngest explorers in PreK to our growing leaders in 3rd grade, our learners stepped into classrooms ready to learn, connect, and build relationships. Teachers created welcoming environments, established routines, and began building the strong foundations that will guide our journey this year.
Today was more than the first day of school—it was the first step on an incredible expedition toward growth, achievement, and excellence.
A special thank you to our amazing staff for creating a place where every learner feels valued, supported, and ready to soar.
The journey has begun… and we are ready to reach new heights!
💛🖤 One Team. One Mission. Endless Possibilities.
#StHelenaWINNING #ExpeditionToExcellence #FirstDayOfSchool #HawkPride #ReadyToSoar
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Here's our lunch for today.
Chicken/Sausage Pastalaya, Roll, Broccoli, Corn, Orange Slices, Juice, Milk Choice.
