📰💛 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 👇
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Let’s keep growing together—because at SHELC, we’re doing Whatever It Takes! 🌱🦅
#SHELC #ReadySetGrow #HawkPride #StHelenaWINNING
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
🎀❤️ 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! 💪
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! 💪
📚✨ 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! 🌱💛🖤
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! 🌱💛🖤
🖤💛 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
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
🖤💛 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
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
🖤💛 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
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
🖤💛 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
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
💛 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
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
🖤 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
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
📚✨ 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
School is in session on Monday, October 13th! 💛
Let’s make it a great start to the week, HAWKS! 💛
#SHELC #HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ReadySetGrow
🌟 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
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
🎃🚗 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
💡📊 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
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
📖✨ 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
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
📚✨ 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
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
🌟 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 ⬇️
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#StHelenaWINNING #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
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
🍓🥤 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
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
💻✨ Zearning Toward Success with Ms. Wright! ✨💻
Ms. Wright has been working hard to ensure her learners complete their daily Zearn lessons with focus and confidence. She provides one-on-one support, celebrates progress, and encourages learners to persevere through each challenge. 🌟
With her guidance, learners are strengthening math fluency, building problem-solving skills, and developing a love for learning through technology! 🧮💪
#HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
Ms. Wright has been working hard to ensure her learners complete their daily Zearn lessons with focus and confidence. She provides one-on-one support, celebrates progress, and encourages learners to persevere through each challenge. 🌟
With her guidance, learners are strengthening math fluency, building problem-solving skills, and developing a love for learning through technology! 🧮💪
#HawkPride #ReadySetGrow #WhateverItTakes
💡📚 Modeling Math Mastery with Mrs. Holland! 📚💡
Mrs. Holland modeled key concepts and used varied instructional strategies, comparing base-ten numbers to 14 ten-dollar bills to bring the concept to life! 💵✨
Learners also practiced using strategies like CUBES and RDW (Read, Draw, Write) to solve math problems, identify key details, and show their reasoning. Through these engaging approaches, Mrs. Holland guided learners toward mastery of the standard while building strong problem-solving skills and confidence! 🌟
#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ReadySetGrow
Mrs. Holland modeled key concepts and used varied instructional strategies, comparing base-ten numbers to 14 ten-dollar bills to bring the concept to life! 💵✨
Learners also practiced using strategies like CUBES and RDW (Read, Draw, Write) to solve math problems, identify key details, and show their reasoning. Through these engaging approaches, Mrs. Holland guided learners toward mastery of the standard while building strong problem-solving skills and confidence! 🌟
#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ReadySetGrow
🎵✨ Music in Action with Ms. Batiste! ✨🎵
Learners used their individual recorders as Ms. Batiste modeled how to play and demonstrated correct finger placement to produce expressive tones. 🎶
Through hands-on practice, our learners are developing rhythm, coordination, and a deeper appreciation for the art of music! 🌟
#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ReadySetGrow
Learners used their individual recorders as Ms. Batiste modeled how to play and demonstrated correct finger placement to produce expressive tones. 🎶
Through hands-on practice, our learners are developing rhythm, coordination, and a deeper appreciation for the art of music! 🌟
#HawkPride #WhateverItTakes #ReadySetGrow
