Grand Coteau Elementary

Mark your calendar for District DIBELS Night!
This is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn more about the DIBELS assessment, ACT 422, and how teachers measure and support student reading progress. We'll have door prizes, snacks, and resources to help your child on DIBELS and in ELA!
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: St. Landry Parish School Board Resource Center

GCES Reminder: Mrs. Annette Courville bus 558 is not running Tuesday AFTERNOON! Please make arrangements to pick up your child if he/she rides bus 558. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks.

Dress Code Adjustments for Cold Weather: December 15th-16th Due to the forecast of extremely cold weather from Monday, December 15th, to Tuesday, December 16th, please be aware of the following adjustments to the student dress code: Outerwear: As per current policy, students should wear school-appropriate jackets or sweatshirts, as long as they are hoodless. Hoodies are permitted for students in grades pre-k through 4 only. Bottoms: School-appropriate jeans, joggers, or sweatpants are allowed. *No pajamas Headwear: Knit caps, earmuffs, and beanies are encouraged for warmth. However, these must be removed once inside the school building. Footwear: Regular school shoes are required at all times. Layering: We strongly encourage layering clothing to ensure students stay warm. Please make sure these guidelines are followed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all students. * This is only for the date range listed. We will let you know when these cold-weather adjustments are applicable for future occurrences.

Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!!

GCES Reminder: Staff & Student Christmas Spirit Week December 15-19, 2025. See attached flyer.

GCES update about Free Dress Days: after careful consideration, we will continue the Free Dress Fridays. However, bottoms must be knee length. We understand that parents have paid to support a Free Dress fundraiser and we respect and honor that good deed. Sorry for the confusion.

GCES PBIS Jean Day Reminder: students who pay/paid may wear school appropriate shirt and jeans. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment. 👖💙🤍🖤

Reminder: Meet the Principal Parent Meeting is this evening in the school cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Thanks.

12/8/25 After school tutoring is canceled for today. All tutoring students will be dismissed during our regular dismissal time. Please make arrangements to receive your child after school if he/she normally attends after school tutoring. Thanks.

Reminder: PBIS Jean Day is tomorrow for those students who pay/have paid. No shorts, joggers, sweatpants, gowns, pajamas! School appropriate jeans and shirts. Subject to change if the district announces an extreme weather dress day. Thanks for helping us maintain a positive learning environment!

Monday, December 15, 2025: GCES students may take a picture with Santa Claus for $5.00 per 4x6 print by Susan Angelle Photography. You may order more than 1 print. Individual or sibling pictures for GCES students only!!! Complete order forms and return to your child's homeroom teacher.

December 2, 2025

To the Parents of 1st Grade Students:

In order to address student needs and staffing effectiveness, we have made the following adjustments to our 1st grade department. Ms. Israt Jahan has been assigned as 1st grade math and science teacher.

As we make this transition, please know that we are providing extra support for students to continue their schedules, routines, procedures, and expectations.

We appreciate your support!

See the December 2025 Newsletter

GCES bus 608 Peter Smith will not be running Monday, December 1, 2025. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child if he/she rides bus 608. Sorry for the inconvenience.

GCE bus L205 Melissa Boudreaux will not run Friday, 11/25/25. Please make arrangements to pick up and drop off your child if he/she rides bus L205. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Grand Coteau Elementary School is officially a 2025 Top Gains Honoree, let's hear it for them! We are so excited to see your continued commitment to student achievement and academic excellence.

Bus #L205, Melissa Boudreaux, will NOT run at all tomorrow, Friday, November 21st. Please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child(ren). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thanksgiving break is around the corner! 🦃🥧
Please be advised that students will have NO SCHOOL from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break!

To the Students, Families, Faculty, Staff, and Community of Grand Coteau Elementary, It is with immense honor, gratitude, and enthusiasm that I introduce myself as your incoming Principal, Mrs. Octavia Warren. For 22 years, I have dedicated myself to education, serving as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and most recently, as the principal of Central Middle School. My commitment to fostering environments where students and staff thrive is at the core of my professional life. I strive to amplify Grand Coteau Elementary’s strengths, support and empower the staff and students, continue to cultivate a growth mindset, and educate the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. I welcome your input and support as we embark on this journey together. Go Blue Jay Leaders!