Ernest Gallet Elementary

09/20/2026

When an NBC producer travels from New York with a crew from across the country, you give them the full CAJUN experience! 🦞

These are the faces of full bellies and very satisfied taste buds! 💙💛

A huge thank-you to incredible community partners like Hebert's Specialty Meats for feeding our crew and sharing a taste of Louisiana hospitality! We are so grateful!




Lafayette Parish School System

09/20/2026

We are looking forward to an incredible week ahead! Please take a moment to review the information in this weeks newsletter.

https://app.smore.com/n/raq07

09/19/2026

🧪 Calling all young scientists!

Our 3rd–5th grade Tigers are invited to join Project Logic: Reactive Reactions, a hands-on after-school science enrichment program!

Students will explore:

🌈 Colorful reactions
💧 States of matter and phase changes
⚗️ Physical and chemical reactions
🔬 Exciting, hands-on experiments

📅 Four Thursdays: October 22 & 29 and November 5 & 19
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Ernest Gallet Elementary
🐯 Open to Gallet students in grades 3–5

The program will be co-taught by two Gallet teachers and is limited to 20 students, so don’t wait to register!

Let’s get ready to experiment, discover, and make science come alive! 💙💛

Register Today!!

Want to create colorful reactions? Change the state of matter? Turn simple elements into new substances? Join our upcoming science program.

09/18/2026

❤️💙💛 WHAT AN INCREDIBLY SPECIAL WAY TO CELEBRATE AN EDUCATOR AND HER SERVICE! 💛💙❤️

This was one of those moments that reminds us WHY we do what we do. ✨

It was a beautiful reminder that behind every smile, every classroom, every hallway, and every ordinary day are STORIES, SACRIFICE, CONNECTION, and IMPACT.

The SMILES.
The JOY.
The COMMUNITY.
The PEOPLE.

THAT is what makes this work so incredibly special. 🥹❤️

To watch our Gallet family come together and be part of such a meaningful moment was truly something we will treasure. There is so much GOOD that happens in schools every single day, and we got to pause and celebrate one very special story. ✨

A HUGE THANK YOU to the NBC and NBC Today Show, Progressive, and Charmaine for allowing our Gallet family to be part of this beautiful experience! What a gift to celebrate an educator, honor her service, and remind our students and community that the things we do each day MATTER. 🇺🇸

Sometimes the moments that seem small are the moments that leave the BIGGEST IMPACT. ❤️

And today, our hearts are FULL. 💙💛

This is Gallet.
This is community.
This is what it means to LOVE BIG. ✨

https://www.today.com/video/veteran-who-dedicated-her-life-to-service-gets-special-surprise-270101061770

09/18/2026

Parents, we need your help! Our lost and found is growing like a Chia Pet! 😆

09/17/2026

Our staff has been hard at work modeling and reinforcing our hallway expectations, quiet voices in the hallways and bathroom spaces! 🤫

And of course, what better way to model expectations than to have a little fun with it? Check out this incredible group of teachers showing us how it’s done! 💙👏

We love seeing our staff lead by example while bringing a little joy to the day!

09/17/2026

It’s officially our favorite season! Our Tigers on the Run students are laced up, locked in and training for the upcoming Jungle Gardens 5K! 🐅🔥👟 We are so proud of your commitment to hard work. You’ve got this, Tigers!

Want to run with us at the 5K? Click the link below to sign up!

https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/17594/Groups/2203069

09/16/2026

Have you ever heard the term SBLC and wondered what it actually means? You’re not alone!
Our newest Families Asked—Gallet Answered! guide explains:
✅ What SBLC means
✅ What happens during a meeting
✅ Who participates
✅ How families are involved
✅ What decisions the team may make
Click below to read our quick guide for families! 👇
https://canva.link/faq-what-is-sblc

09/15/2026

Our hearts are bursting with pride! 💙💛🇺🇸

Today, the stars and stripes met our Tiger blue and gold as we helped celebrate an unforgettable surprise for our very own Ms. Charmaine Bahlawan! ✨🐯

From the Corps to the Classroom, Ms. Charmaine was honored for her extraordinary service, leadership, and heart. She has spent her life serving others and today, it was our turn to celebrate her! ❤️🤍💙

and Progressive partnered to make this incredible surprise possible, and our sweet school community filled the moment with so much love, gratitude, and Gallet spirit!

📺 Tune in to The Today Show, NBC
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 8:30 a.m.

We are beyond proud of you, Ms. Charmaine! Once a Marine, always a Marine and forever a part of our Gallet family! 💙💛

09/14/2026

🐯 ROAR Together: September Family Connection
Our first Family Connection of the year is here! Inside, you’ll find important family action items, our September focus on Communication and Friendship, simple ways to reinforce these skills at home, and this month’s ASCA awareness dates.
When school and home share the same language and expectations, our Tigers feel supported and ready to grow. Thank you for staying informed, involved, and invested!

🔗 Read the September Family Connection: https://canva.link/roar-together-volume-1