Indian T.R.I.B.E. News
THIS WEEK:
Oct. 12-Monday
-Students wear 26-27 PBIS t-shirts with uniform bottoms or school uniforms.
-PTO Fall Grams Sale
Oct. 13-Tuesday
-Students wear school uniforms
-PTO Fall Grams Sale
-Last day of 1st 9 weeks
Oct. 14-Wednesday
-Students wear $2 out of uniform dress day or school uniforms.
-First day of 2nd 9 weeks
-4-H Meeting
-1st 9 weeks Perfect Attendance Free Out of Uniform Dress Day Notes Go Home
Oct. 15-Thursday
-PTO Fall Gram Sale Ends today
-Students wear school uniforms
-Students with Perfect Attendance for the 1st 9 weeks Free Out of Uniform Dress Day Today
Oct. 16-Friday
-IBES spirit shirt with $1 bottoms or uniform bottoms
Oct. 19 & 20- FALL BREAK -NO SCHOOL -CAMPUS IS CLOSED
Oct. 21-PARENT CONFERENCES-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS-CAMPUS IS OPENED
POSITIVE OFFICE REFERRALS
Congrats!
Teacher of the Year-Jayla Tidwell
Student of the Year-Olivia Decell
Support Person of the Year-Von Thibeaux
Teacher Professional Development Days
LEAP Testing for Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th
April 21, 22, 23 and 26, 27, 2026
Please schedule doctor's appointments, vacations, etc. outside of these dates.
Library News
Let's ZEARN It!
Weekly, one grade level who has the most average lessons completed for the week will be recognized. Students who are in the winning grade level, and who have completed 4 or more lessons will receive ZEARN fuel.
Discipline and P.B.I.S.
The VPSS Discipline Matrix is followed for all discipline.
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SUPPORT – PBIS
IBES has adopted a PBIS plan. PBIS is a proactive systems approach to preventing and responding to classroom and school discipline problems. This process focuses on improving schools’ positive behavior expectations for all students, not solely the children with behavioral and emotional challenges. Emphasis is directed toward developing and maintaining a safe learning environment where teachers can teach and students can learn.
All teachers will have a classroom plan that assigns consequences for minor behavior infractions. If a student commits a serious offense or repeatedly misbehaves or causes a class disruption, that student will receive an office referral and will be sent directly to the principal.
Our school- wide expectations are:
Indian Bayou Elementary Home of the Indians Where We Are One T.R.I.B.E.
Trustworthy, Respectful, Involved, Brave, Encouraging
If your child’s behavior warrants more than one minor infraction and/or a referral to the office, he/she will be removed from the PBIS Reward list for that 9 weeks. If your child’s behavior warrants more than one minor infraction for the entire school year and/or a major office referral to the office he/she will be removed from the PBIS Reward end-of-year event.
Mrs. Shelanne also rewards Positive Office Referrals. When faculty/staff notice a student being outstanding, showing improvement, helping other, being respectful, etc., they complete a form and turn it into Mrs. Shelanne. These students are recognized during announcements, get their picture taken, and receive a prize from the Principal's Treasure Chest!
Classes may also receive a Golden Feather to add to their class headdress. A golden feather is rewarded to an entire class when they all are following expectations. It is given by any other faculty/staff member besides their own classroom teacher. Once they fill up their headdress with golden feathers, the entire class receives a reward of their choice from a list of options.
Parent Drop Off and Pick-Up
I.B.E.S. arrival time is 7:45 a.m. Student cannot be dropped of before this time unless they are part of our Before School Care/Tutoring with Mrs. Tillie. Those students may be dropped off at 7:00 a.m. at the front entrance. Parent of before school care/tutoring kids will have to walk the student into the building to meet Mrs. Tillie in the gym. I.B.E.S. will dismiss at 3:15 p.m. Parent Pick up CANNOT BEGIN lining up in front of school until 2:45 p.m. Any parent pick arriving before this time will be asked to leave and come back at the appropriate time. This is to assure the safety of all students and faculty on our campus. PLEASE ADHERE TO THIS TIME! THANKS! Once you enter through Driveway #1, pull up to Driveway #3 and STOP. DO NOT cross Driveway #3 until instructed to do so by a duty teacher. All parent pick-up vehicles should enter Driveway #1 only at 2:45 p.m. or later. Please DO NOT enter Driveway #3 before 8:15 a.m. and after 2:45 p.m. Therefore, the only window of time for parents to enter Driveway #3 is between 8:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Driveway #2 is an EXIT ONLY for all and should never be used as an entrance. Please follow the instructions on each Driveway Sign. Once you enter lane, please do not switch lanes. Students are lined up inside according to what lane you are in. Stay in your lane. Please adhere to the stop sign unless directed otherwise by faculty/staff and do not block area where cars are crossing. Thanks for understanding and working together to make I.B.E.S. the best it can be!
******NEW Parent Entry!******
We have moved our Driveway # 3 over to the north a little to allow for a wider parent entrance area. We hope you enjoy the larger and safer space to drive onto campus. Safety is top priority.
Bus Driver Information
PATRICIA SUIRE-337-488-9089---M192
LARENZ BRIGGS-337-522-4345---M168
KEYSHELENE MORGAN-337-522-2645---219
Attendance Matters! Every Minute, Every Day!
We love seeing our little Indians at school every day. Please remind students about our attendance competition of coloring a letter of the word ATTENDANCE each day all students are at school for the entire day. Once a class colors all of the letters, they will receive a reward. Mrs Shelanne will also be conducting a random attendance check periodically. Students present will receive a special treat:) Our goal each week is the have 95%.
1st Semester Attendance Challenges
Challenge #1-The class with the most ATTENDANCE cards completed at the end of the day on
September 25, wins an ice cream party!
Challenge #2-The class with the most ATTENDANCE cards completed at the end of the day on November 13, wins a Out of Uniform Day for November 17!
Challenge #3-The class with the most ATTENDANCE cards completed at the end of the day on January 13, wins a Pizza Party!
UPCOMING DATES
Oct. 19 & 20:
Fall Break-No School
Oct. 21:
Parent Conferences-NO School for students
Oct. 22:
PBIS Reward for 1st Nine Weeks-No Major Referrals/1 or less Minor Infractions
Oct. 23:
Academic Reward for 1st 9 weeks
Oct. 26-30
Drug Free Dress Up Week
Oct. 27:
50th Day of School
Nov. 3:
NO SCHOOL-Election Day
Nov. 17:
Beta Induction @ 6 p.m.
Nov.23-27:
Thanksgiving Break-No School
Jan. 4:
PD-No School for students
Jan. 20:
Family STEM Night-This event may be moved up and held in conjuction with our Parent Chrismtas Store night.
Feb. 20:
Spring Cake Bingo and Auction
March 8:
PD-NO School for students
March 26-April 2:
Easter Break-No School
April 5-16:
APEX Fundraiser
May 26:
Awards Ceremonies:
Prek & K-9:00 a.m.
1st-3rd grades-11:00 a.m.
4th & 5th grades-1:00 p.m.
May 28:
Last Day of School
Contact Info
Indian Bayou Elementary School
Principal: Shelanne Richard Email: shelanne.richard@vpsb.net
ASA: Tracy Hargrave Email: tracy.hargrave@vpsb.net
Counselor: Melisa Landry Email: melisa.landry@vpsb.net
Main Office/Secretary: Bianca Short Email: bianca.short@vpsb.net
Website: www.ibes.vpsb.net
Location: 1603 LA Hwy 700 Rayne, LA 70578
Phone: (337) 334-4070
