Week at a Glance
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March 31- April 4, 2025
3 days until Dibels testing
14 days until Spring Break
16 Instructional Days Until Leap Testing!
34 days until the end of the school year
Monday, March 31
Morning Prayer in C19 will begin at 7:15 a.m., and all are invited to attend.
CPE 24-25 staff shirt, new CPE polo, or we>me district shirt worn with jeans.
Prize cart for top winning classes for ZEARN and AR
Tuesday, April 1
Test papers go home
T-Shirt Tuesday Easter/Spring Shirts
Wednesday, April 2
Last day to order yearbooks
DIBELS TESTING EOY- All students must come wearing their ID or wear a name tag. Please have students come with a book and quietly read as they wait for their turn.
Thursday, April 3
Glow shirt with free appropriate bottoms
🌟National Para-Professional Day! 🌟
Friday, April 4
Staff can wear CPE past or present spirit shirts or new CPE polo can be worn with jeans 👖
🌟National Librarian's Day 🌟
Morning Prayer in C19 will begin at 7:20 a.m., and all are invited to attend.
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing Math Day Committee for hosting Math Madness! A huge thank you to Darbi Conca, Crystal Abshire, Tabatha Hardy, Stacy Bergeron Tori LeBlanc, and Bailey Price for their dedication and hard work in making this event such a success. Thank you for ensuring everything went smoothly – this day truly went off without a hitch! The organization was top-notch, and the kids had a blast! We also want to recognize the incredible support from the AMPEL team for stepping in and taking a day out of instruction to help run the stations. The community was very impressed with how calm and well-organized the gym felt. Your teamwork and enthusiasm made this day one to remember! Thank you all for making Math Madness a memorable and positive experience!
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April 3 is National Para-Professional Day, and here at CPE, we have THE BEST para-professionals in the district! A huge thank you to: Sharyon Domingue, Celeste Fabiano, Emma Guidry, Margot Gunter, Dana Hudson, Casey Robicheaux, Cheryl Koch, Brooke Landry, Mary Ellen Marceaux, Paige Martin, Alma Melancon, Cheryl Suire, Jessica Thibeaux, and Margaret Trahan.
Your hard work, dedication, and care for our students make all the difference every single day. We are so fortunate to have such a talented, compassionate, and dependable team. You go above and beyond, not just in the classroom, but in creating a positive environment where our students can thrive. Thank you for all that you do to make CPE a supportive and inspiring place for our students and staff. You are truly appreciated!
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A big shoutout to Ms. Sara and Jessica Thibeaux for working so well together! These two help our behavior team focus on student interventions and create spaces that support both proactive and reactive needs. We're so grateful for all the work they do to support students with high behavioral needs. They also help with cleanup, making sure everything is taken care of. Thank you, Sara and Jessica, for everything you do!
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April 4th is National Librarian's Day, and we are so grateful for our very own Librarian, Angela Theriot! Angie, your passion for reading, dedication to our students, and support make you such a valuable part of our school. You go above and beyond to create a welcoming and inspiring space where our students can explore new worlds through books. Your kindness, creativity, and hard work never go unnoticed, and we are so lucky to have you as part of our team. Thank you for everything you do to make our library a place where students feel excited to learn and grow. We truly appreciate you, Angie, and we’re lucky to have you with us! Thank you for also working on our new bus signs this week! :) :)
Marigolds of the Month
Let's give a big congratulations to our Marigolds, Mrs. Alma and Ms. Mallory! They consistently go the extra mile for our Jr. Patriots every day, and we are so fortunate to have them as part of our campus family!
Additional Important Information
⭐ZEARN Winners for the week of March 24-28 ⭐
Kinder: Mrs. Samantha's class
First: Mrs. Nikki's class
Second: Mrs. Nicole's class
Third: Ms. Tori's HR (Darbi)
Fourth: Mrs. Jessica's HR
Fifth: Mrs. Katie's HR
⭐AR Winners for the week of March 24-28⭐
Kinder: Mrs. Emily's Class
First: Mrs. Jayde's Class
Second: Mrs. Tori's Class
Third: Mrs. Crystal's HR
Fourth: Mrs. Mya's HR
Fifth: Mrs. Katie's HR (Mallory)
We will announce winners on Monday over the intercom, and will be coming around with our snack carts!! We are ready for week 12!
Continue to pump up your students about these new incentives! We are excited to reward them!🎉
Please see the links below for Summer Professional Development
Summer Professional Development (K-4)
Grades 5-8 Summer Professional Development (5-8)
LEAP Practice Tests 24-25
In order to provide students with another opportunity to practice using the online tools for LEAP testing, we will administer the ELA and math practice test in DRC. Previously, reports were not provided for the practice test in DRC but that has changed. You will now have access to reports on student responses.
LEAP Practice Test 2024-2025
Grades 3 and 4 will complete the ELA and Math practice test in DRC on April 14 nd 15.
These practice assessments are to provide the students with a simulated experience of the LEAP 2025 assessment. This allows the teachers to remind students of test taking strategies that they should be using. (A time for teachers to tell the students what they would want to say during the real test but can't.)
Monday, April 14, 2025-
Grade 3 ELA Session 3 (75 minutes) done independently including writing prompt and Math Session 1(75 minutes) done independently
Grade 4 ELA Session 2 (90 minutes) done independently including writing prompt and Grade 4 Math 1(75 minutes) done independently
Tuesday, April 15, 2025-
Grade 3 ELA Session 3 (75 minutes) done in collaborative groups excluding writing prompt and Math Session 2 (70 minutes) done independently
Grade 4 ELA Session 3 (90 minutes) done in collaborative groups excluding writing prompt and Math Session 2 (70 minutes) done independently
Math Session 3 for both grades 3 and 4 can be used to review.
Review missed ELA items with students on Wednesday and Thursday.
Purpose :
Provide students with the opportunity to experience testing in ELA and math in timed sessions.
Provide teachers the opportunity, during the practice test sessions, to give students feedback and guidance on the process of testing, not content. Teachers should emphasize testing strategies, directions, and instructions.
The Practice Test is not to be used as a grade.
The Science Practice test can be given on Monday, April 28. The science practice test is in Pear Assessment for both grades 3 and 4.
There is currently no social studies practice test.
**NEW Summer Programming**
Please see the attached flyer with information about summer programming.
Staff summer Programming Information PDF
Parent Summer Programming Information PDF
EOY Google Meets
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the EOY Google Meet for your grade level. This is an excellent place for you to share feedback for the year for curriculum and learning.
📖DIBELS Is Coming📖
📖DIBELS Is Coming📖
In order to prepare students for the format of Dibels, we have provided 3 days of slides and practice sheets to be used in intervention for grades 1-3. These lessons should be used the 3 days prior to your schools Dibels testing day.
The link for all student materials is on slide 1 of the slidedeck.
For CPE: These lessons will be used on March 28, March 31, and April 1.
Maze testing for grades 2 & 3 will take place on April 9th. Mrs. Christi will send out a tentative schedule for this.
Car Raffle
Students who earned wristbands for selling tickets will be eligible for Free Dress on Mondays and Tuesdays. Each wristband represents one day of free dress. For example, if your child earned 5 wristbands, they will have 5 days of free dress that can redeemed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Please ensure that your child wears their wristband on Mondays & Tuesdays, so that their teacher can easily confirm they are eligible for free dress.
CPE REWARDS
Sell 3 tickets=2 Days of Free Dress
Sell 5 tickets: One week of free Dress
Sell 10 tickets: Two weeks of free Dress
Sell 15 tickets: Lunch with the principal!
Top seller in each grade level: $50 Gift card
Top seller for the school: Principal for a day, free dress for the rest of the school year!
** NEW ** FOR Faculty: Every faculty member who purchases 2 tickets through Mrs. Cartnee, will earn jean days for the REST of the school year on Tuesdays!
Welcome New Staff Member
Team, please join me in welcoming Mrs. Amanda Campbell! Amanda brings experience from Meaux Elementary and Eaton Park and will be finishing out the year in Mrs. Shaina's class. As many of you know, Mrs. Jayde has accepted a new opportunity outside the district, and her last day was Thursday. Let’s give Mrs. Amanda a warm welcome as she helps us finish the year strong!
Classroom Rostering
Teachers, we are in the process of creating a schedule for grade-level teams to meet and discuss student placement for the upcoming year. To prepare for this, each teacher will need to complete a placement card for every student in your class (pink for girls, blue for boys). The cards will be placed in your box this week, and we ask that they be completed by the time we meet in May. We are still finalizing the May calendar, but this discussion will likely take place during the second-to-last or last week of school.
The goal is to balance the caseloads across grade levels. Special education resource teachers will need to be present for these meetings.
We value your insight and expertise in understanding your students, and we appreciate your help in creating balanced caseloads. (Please note: 5th grade teachers do not need to complete this.) Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
*NEW*We are excited to share that we’re planning a Beautification Day after school lets out, on June 7th. We will be inviting our community to volunteer on this day! This will be a wonderful opportunity to make our school even more beautiful!
All supplies will be provided by the school!
Tasks for Beautification Day
Tasks for Beautification Day
🌸 Flowers at the front of the school/ cleaning up bushes/ parking lot
🅿️ Repainting of the parking area and bus/car parking lot lines
🎨 Painting the walls toward the first-grade hallways
👶 First-grade hallway painting- Mural Project
🏢 Painting the walls in the office
🧼 Cleaning the windows around the school
🚪 Painting exterior doors
🌱 Garden boxes cleanup
🔢 Painting dismissal numbers
🎨 If time allows: Painting the wall in the CPT room
If you think of any other tasks that would be great to add to the list, please send me an email for consideration! We’re always open to new ideas! 📧 We would like to have a lead person for each area we will be working on! Please let me know if you would like to be a lead person. This person would meet with Mrs. Jessica & Mrs. Mary and would be in charge of the designated job on that day! :)
NEW!! CPE Volunteer Link for Beautification Day!
24-25 YEARBOOK
The deadline for purchasing the 24-25 yearbook has been extended to April 2nd. Please see the link to purchase your child's yearbook! :) Don't miss out!
Get ready to ignite your summer with an incredible opportunity for growth, inspiration, and a chance to win amazing prizes! We're thrilled to announce the
EdTech Vermilion Conference, coming this July!!!
This isn't just another conference; it's a chance to recharge, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of teaching. We're crafting an experience that goes beyond the latest gadgets, focusing on the heart of education: YOU!
Hands-on Workshops: Get ready to roll up your sleeves and explore the latest and greatest edtech tools. From interactive whiteboards to AI-powered learning platforms, we'll have something for everyone.
Explore Innovative Teaching Strategies: Discover engaging techniques that will bring your lessons to life, regardless of subject.
Dive into Practical Workshops: Learn actionable strategies for classroom management, student engagement, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Experience a Diverse Range of Topics: We will be covering topics ranging from classroom management, to new teaching techniques, and yes, even some EdTech!
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators, share ideas, and build your professional learning network.
It's close to home! Enjoy professional development right here in Vermilion Parish
Mark your calendars!
Dates: July 10th 8:00-3:00
Location: Leblanc Elementary School
Registration details: Registration opens April 20th!
Are you interested in presenting at the EdTech Vermilion Conference?
Do you have a unique teaching strategy, innovative classroom practice, or inspiring story to share? We invite you to submit a proposal to present! Share your knowledge and contribute to the professional growth of your colleagues.
Kindergarten Testing Changes
This is a friendly reminder that DRDP will no longer be administered to all 1st time kindergartens at the beginning of the school year. Kindergarten students will now begin the year with all other students. This means all K classrooms must be set up and ready for students on August 8.
K student start dates:
½ on Aug. 8
½ on Aug 11
All on Aug. 12
Upcoming Picture Days!
April 9: Spring Pictures Prek-2
April 10: Spring Pictures 3rd-5th
⭐LEAP Testing Rewards ⭐
Raffle System: Sharing this ahead of time! Grades-3-5, you can begin to discuss this with your students!
We will introduce a raffle this year.
Each day, students will earn a ticket by meeting established expectations and demonstrating their best effort on the assessment.
Two students will be selected from each homeroom in a daily drawing, with prizes awarded to encourage and recognize their dedication.
Students who meet the expectations for all 5 days of testing will get the chance to throw a ball and hit the target to dunk Mrs. Jessica or Mrs. Mary in a water-filled tank! It’s your shot at some splashy fun!
🎉DIBELS MOY to EOY Incentive🎉
We’re kicking off the second half of the year with a fun and motivating AR reading challenge! Each week, we’ll be tracking the progress of every homeroom in AR reading, and the class with the highest AR points earned in a week in each grade level will earn some awesome rewards! 🎯
The winning students will get an extra snack from the snack cart 🍪, and the reading teachers will get to pick a treat and drink from the teacher cart! 🥤🎉
To be considered for the incentive, each class in each grade will need a minimum of 80% of their students to complete 3 or more on-grade level lessons each week. The class that has the most on-level lessons completed, with at least 80% of its students completing the lessons, will earn an extra snack from the snack cart each week.
If there is a week in pacing where only 2 lessons are taught, you will need to assign another on-level lesson during that week.
🌸Staff Calendar🌸
Looking Ahead
April 1- T-Shirt Tuesday: Easter/ Spring Shirts
April 2- DIBELS EOY TESTING- Last day to order year book
April 3- National Para-Professional Day
April 4- National School Librarian Day
April 7- Assistant Principal's Week! PBIS Meeting after school
April 9- Spring Pictures Prek-2
April 10- Spring Pictures 3-5, Author Visit during Ampel Prek-2
April 15- Year 2 LETRS training
April 16- SBLC Meetings
April 17- Progress reports posted
April 18-25- Easter Break
April 28- Students return from Easter Break
April 30- LEAP Testing Begins for students in grades 3-5
May 1- LEAP TESTING
May 2- LEAP TESTING
May 5- LEAP TESTING, Teacher Appreciation Week🌞
May 6- LEAP TESTING Teacher Appreciation Week🌞
May 7- Teacher Appreciation Week🌞
May 8- Teacher Appreciation Week🌞
May 9- Teacher Appreciation Week🌞
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