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   Welcome Back Tigers   
LaPlace Elementary School 
2025 – 2026 School Year  
Tigers leading the WAY, teaching with impact and growing with purpose   
W- Work with Intention A- Attacking goals Y – Yielding Results   
 
On behalf of the entire staff at LaPlace Elementary School, I am excited to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year! We are looking forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and strong partnerships with our families.  We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our students demonstrated on last year’s LEAP 2025 assessment. Their efforts—and the support from our families and staff—led to meaningful growth for our school, and we celebrate the progress we made together.  As we look ahead, we know that this year will require even more focus and determination. The state accountability system has raised the bar, and we are prepared to rise to the challenge. With continued collaboration between school and home, and our shared commitment to excellence, we are confident that LaPlace Elementary’s Tigers will continue leading the way. 
This year, our theme is “Tigers Leading the Way” (Working with Intention, Attacking goals, and yielding results) and we truly believe that every scholar, teacher, and family member has an important role in paving the path to success. As we embark on this journey together, we are committed to working hand in hand with you to ensure that our students reach their highest potential.  We know that the strength of LaPlace Elementary lies in the connection between school and home. One of our primary goals this year is to deepen those connections and build even stronger partnerships with our families and community. Together, we share the responsibility for our students’ success, and we ask for your continued support by helping your child: 
Attend school daily, on time, and ready for a dynamic learning experience 
Complete all homework assignments 
Read each day to foster a love for reading and build literacy skills 
Share school experiences with you so you can stay informed 
Communicate if they need support academically or socially 
Know that you believe in their ability to succeed and reach their future goals 
We also encourage you to be part of our Tiger Team by participating in our school Volunteer Program. Whether you’re helping in the cafeteria, making copies, or reading to students, your involvement strengthens our school and supports student success. Please feel free to reach out to a faculty or staff member if you're interested in getting involved. 
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact the school or your child's teacher. A school handbook will also be sent home in your child's communication folder, which contains important guidelines for behavior and expectations to ensure a safe, respectful, and productive school year. 
Let’s make this a truly remarkable year—with our Tigers leading the way every step of the journey! 
 
Sincerely, 
Dr. Zina R. Jones