Homecoming Spirit Week Dress-up Days at Alma Spikes!!!! Monday-Favorite Decade Day; Tuesday-Farmer Day; Wednesday-Favorite Holiday Day; Thursday-Picture Perfect day(It really is pic. day); Friday-Red/White Day.
Alma Spikes wishes Sr. High Redskins a great game tonight. Thanks to the team and Coach Baty for making our Alma arrival a special event on Fridays. GO SKINS!
First Grade is on the ball. The Parker Pioneer field trip is scheduled for Sept. 26th. I'll post any changes, if they occur.
Wow!!!! It's almost here. Alma Spikes orientation is this Thursday the 9th. Preschool: 5:15; First Grade: 6:00; Second Grade: 7:00. We will begin in the cafeteria before going to the rooms.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Class placements have changed for some students. First grade has broken the 180 student mark and we are rearranging some placements due to this large number. Thanks to Ms. Sarah Rogers' willingness to address the need, she is moving to First Grade. This means that we will have nine Kindergarten rooms, nine First grade rooms, and seven Second grade rooms. The second grade class she left has been adsorbed by the other second grade teachers. A new first grade class has been formed by absorbing students from other first grade rooms. We are excited about this change and believe that it is the best decision for our growing number of students. Thank you. Shawn Cart
The 2018-2019 School Calendar is now published to our website. http://5il.co/2u8i
Alma thanks our Seniors and wishes them good luck.
2018 Senior Walk video.
http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/article/50920
Directions: Highlight web address; Right click select "go to:"
Fantastic News!!! A big thanks to the City Pool for making arrangements so our 2nd grade can swim tomorrow.
Reminding those that received Preschool letters that the return deadline is tomorrow. Friday, May 18th.
The Second Grade pool trip may be rescheduled for Friday morning. We're checking on that possibility now, and we will let you know asap.
The Second Grade pool trip has been cancelled for today. The weather isn't going to break enough for us to go.
Alma Spikes 1st graders are headed back now from the Memphis Zoo!! They are expected to be back to Alma at 4:30pm.
Reminder that schools will be dismissed 1 hour early today (4/24)!!! Alma car riders will be dismissed at 1:55, bus riders at 2:10.
Don't forget...Kindergarten Registration is tomorrow (5/10) from 9am to 6pm in the Alma Spikes cafeteria. You will need to bring a birth certificate, social security card, up-to-date shot record and a current physical. We look forward to seeing you!!
Don't forget that tomorrow is Kindergarten cap and gown picture day!!! You must pre-pay to have your child's picture taken.
Don't forget to send $1 with your child for admission to watch Starburst @ MD Williams tomorrow (3/28)!!!
Because of Parent Teacher Conferences this afternoon, there will be NO tutoring at Alma Spikes today.
Just a reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are today and Alma Spikes will be dismissing car riders @ 1:55, bus riders @ 2:10. If you have not yet scheduled a meeting with your child's teacher, you still have time!! You can contact your child's teacher or call the office @ 870-892-4573.
Dear Parents,
We've had several calls about the activity at Alma Spikes this morning. I want to relieve any concerns parents may be having. A false alarm did go off this morning with one of our alert response buttons. I would first like to thank the Pocahontas Police Department for their immediate response and support. They were wonderful. I have been in contact with the security company and they are reviewing the system for any needed repairs or updates. Thank you for your concerns and for addressing those directly; that is always the fastest way to clarify a situation.
There will be NO after school tutoring at Alma Spikes on Valentine's Day, February 14th.
Alma Spikes tutoring has been cancelled for this afternoon (2/06) due to the threat of winter weather.
​Please be advised that Alma Spikes will have NO after school tutoring on Monday (01/29) or Tuesday (01/30). All tutoring will resume as scheduled on Wednesday (01/31).
Don't Forget!!!! Alma Spikes monthly PTO meeting is tonight (1/23) at 5:30 in the gym. The following classes will be doing a musical performance: Todd, Tyler, Baker and Emmons. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Due to limited seating, please bring your lawn chair!
Alma Spikes PTO Meeting has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, Jan. 23.
The scheduled PTO meeting for tonight has been postponed. New date is TBA.
If you are unable to find AMI materials on the Alma Spikes page-remember that we have five days to return materials. Replacement packets will be available tomorrow.
I'm sure you are aware that Pocahontas Schools will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 16th. You will be using "Day 1" of your AMI packets. Remember that Alma Spikes students have five day after the AMI day to return the material to their teacher for credit.
Parents and guardians: Alma Spikes will be sending out a revised AMI snow day letter this afternoon with your child. Please be sure and check your child's backpack! This letter includes updated contact information.
Watch Redskin Basketball live at 6:30 p.m. tonight! Pocahontas VS Thayer
https://goo.gl/KuxgWT
Next weeks PTO meeting be held in the gym to accommodate the expected seating needs.
Pocahontas Public Schools would like to Thank Nathan Camp and Carter Reality for their generous donation to the School Backpack Program.
Tutoring Calendar has changed for Alma Spikes. The last day of tutoring will be December 7th. Please make contact to your teacher if transportation changes are needed.
The "mini-concert" that was to take place after the PTO meeting tomorrow night (Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Roberts & Mrs. Sharp's 2nd grade classrooms) HAS BEEN POSTPONED!!!! The PTO meeting "Family Math night with the Mathletes" will STILL take place at 5:30, followed by refreshments.
Alma Spikes Fundraiser
Alma Spikes Halloween Dress Up:Students can dress up. No bloody or scary characters and no accessories that look like weapons. Thank you.
Reminding Everyone: Alma Spikes will not have tutoring on Oct. 31st.
Don't forget, tomorrow is the last day to shop the online Scholastic book fair!! Use this link to access the online fair http://www.scholastic.com/bf/almaspikeselementaryschool.
Please Note: The Book Fair at Alma Spikes will be closed tomorrow. It will be open again on Thursday.
Don't forget to schedule your child's parent teacher conference! You may contact your child's teacher or call the Alma office at 870-892-4573 ext. 1003. Conference times are filling up quickly...
Weekly Newsletter 10/13
Press Release...
Press Release...
Parents and Guardians...for the cookie dough fundraiser, we do NOT have to collect $1 extra per item for handling as was previously stated. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Alma Spikes would like to thank Keith Hockings at MFA Gas for helping us grill out at our Fall Festival this year. Can't wait to see everyone.
What a great day for Johnny Appleseed in Ms Oak's class.
If you missed ordering your child's school picture, you have 24 hours to go online and place your order: www.mylifetouch.com Picture Day ID: RP017214Q0
Picture retake day is November 16th.
Alma Spikes...don't forget to bring your smile! Picture day is tomorrow :D
Project Graduation will be selling spirit ribbons tomorrow morning (9/29) in the cafeteria. Bring $1!!!
Red Cross Blood Drive will be taking place in the front parking lot at Alma Spikes tomorrow (9/26) from 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
Alma Spikes Homecoming Spirit Days
Monday-Pajamas
Tuesday-Camo
Wednesday-Favorite Decade
Thursday-Neon
Friday-Red & White
We varied from High School only once because pajamas are fun.(and easier to do)
Red Cross Blood Drive to be held at Alma Spikes Elementary
Weekly Newsletter 9/08
Weekly Newsletter 8/25
The 2017-2018 School Calendar can be found here: http://5il.co/18ek
Alma Spikes Mother's Day celebration for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Alma Spikes Newsletter ~ May 12th
The first graders are on their way the Memphis Zoo. They're expected to return to Alma today at 4:45.
The 2nd grade field trip is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th. Notes will be sent home tomorrow.
The First Grade Field Trip to the Memphis Zoo has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 9th.
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A very special Thank You!
Reminder~The Dave Williams Little Redskins Elementary Football Camp for boys going into grades K-6th has been rescheduled to May 11th & 12th
At this time we are combining the Kindergarten Musical & Graduation. It will be held on May 23rd at 6:00 pm at MD Williams.
The Dave Williams Little Redskins Elementary Football Camp for boys going into grades K-6th has been rescheduled to May 11th & 12th
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Guardians,
Due to the concern of flooding and possible transportation issues the Kindergarten Musical scheduled for the evening of May 2nd has been canceled. We will be sending more information home as soon as alternate plans are made. Thank-you for understanding.
Attention 1st and 2nd Grade Parents and Guardians,
Due to the concern of flooding and possible transportation issues the May 2nd, 1st grade, and the May 3rd 2nd grade field trips are being postponed. We are planning to reschedule these trips as soon as possible. We will be sending more information home as soon as alternate plans are made. Thank-you for understanding.
Upcoming Important Dates at Alma Spikes
Alma Spikes Newsletter ~ April 28th
Early Dismissal Today
Car riders: 1:55
Bus riders: 2:10
Reminder of the early dismissal tomorrow. Because of SEGP conferences, school will be dismissed early for all students, grades K-12, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Alma Spikes car riders will be dismissed at 1:55 p.m. and Bus riders at 2:10 p.m.
Second grade Fun with Day. Mrs. Crawford's dads and students.
Fun with DADS!!!!!
Reminder of the Fun With Fathers Celebration today at Alma Spikes.
Kindergarten- 12:00
First grade- 1:00
Second grade-1:45
Alma Spikes Newsletter ~ April 21st
Join us tomorrow night at 5:30 for the PTO Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party!
Thank you to the Arkansas Forestry Commission and our Second Graders for beautifying Alma Spikes by planting new trees last week.
Bootheel Youth Museum
Our Kindergarteners Loved the Whole Thing.
No School ~ April 14th in observance of Good Friday
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Dave Williams Elementary Football Camp for boys going into Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Kindergarten students will be returning to Alma Spikes at 4:00 PM. Thank you
Alma Spikes ~ April 7th Newsletter
Reminder of the Alma Spikes Yard Sale Fundraiser this Saturday, April 8th 7:00AM to 12:00PM in the Alma Spikes cafeteria.
During the month of April the Student Ambassadors of the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce are collecting book donations for area children. Donations of new or gently used books for children in Preschool through 4th grade are appreciated. Collection boxes are going to be set up at Alma Spikes, MD Williams, PJHS & PHS. Thank you for your help!
Reminder that Alma Spikes 1st and 2nd graders are taking the ITBS Test this week.
We just released out of our ITBS Pep Rally hopefully showing our First and Second Grade students that next weeks test is something to do your best on.
Jordyn Morgan was the youngest bowler to ever win the Arkansas Academic Challenge Bowling Scholarship Tournament. She took first place and won a $100 Arkansas Challenge Scholarship during Spring Break!
Tuesday, March 28th PTO Literacy Night @ 5:30
March 17th ~ Alma Spikes Newsletter
No School Monday, March 20th - Friday, March 24th. Enjoy your Spring Break!
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Alma Spikes students are attending the STARBURST performance at MD Williams on Thursday, March 16th at 8:30 AM. All Alma students will be bused to MD to watch the performance and will return to school by bus before lunch time. Please contact the school before 8:30 AM if you have any concerns. Thank you
Reminder of EARLY DISMISSAL for Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, March 16th
REMINDER: TODAY is the last day of Tutoring at ALMA SPIKES.
Kindergarten registration for Pocahontas Public Schools will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Alma Spikes Elementary School. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 6:00 pm. To register for Kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year, your child must be 5 on or before August 1, 2017.
Documentation that will be needed to register:
ï‚· Birth Certificate
ï‚· Social Security Card
ï‚· Immunization Record
ï‚· Kindergarten Physical (Provided by Physician)
Reminder ~Last day of Tutoring at ALMA SPIKES this school year is Wednesday, March 15th
Alma Spikes Yearbooks are on sale until March 17. They can be purchased online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Extra order forms are available in the office if you prefer to not order online.
Alma Spikes Book Fair is this week
Don't forget to call the Alma Spikes office to schedule a Parent/Teacher Conference
Reminder~The last day to order Alma Spikes Yearbooks is this Friday, March 17th!
Alma will be traveling to M.D. Williams Thursday morning to view Star Burst. Parents should have gotten notes last week.
We were glad to send the Redskin Girls to state with all our support.
Good Luck Lady Redskins from the Alma Preschool Teachers!
Good Luck Lady Redskins! Take State! Love, Mrs. Kelly & Ms. Callie's Little Redskins
Reminder of early dismissal and Parent/Teacher Conferences
Reminder of the Alma Spikes Book Fair next week!
Don't forget to set your clocks 1 hour ahead - Sunday, March 12th
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First grade had a wonderful "Barnyard Moosical" performance last night!
Alma Spikes Book Fair March 13th-17th. Family Night is held in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 16th 2:15-5:15 & 6:00-7:00PM
The STARBURST night performance is Monday, March 13th at MD Williams 6:00-8:00 PM. Cost for admission to the show is: Students-$2.00 & Adults-$4.00
Alma Spikes students will be attending a daytime performance on Monday, March 13th - 8:00-10:30AM. Cost for admission to the daytime show is $1.00. Thank you
Alma Spikes Yardsale
Mrs. Staton's class did a great job at the Basketball Olympics recently held in Piggott. Congratulations to all of our outstanding special athletes! Those participating are: Allie, Brayden, Jacob, Lenon, Adlee, Kinley, Rogan & Aaron. We are PROUD of you!!.
Jacob was all smiles at the basketball Olympics!!
Bryaden & Jacob enjoying the day at the Basketball Olympics in Piggott.
Lenon dribbles the ball down the court at the basketball Olympics in Piggott!
Allie having fun at the Basketball event in Piggot.
Mrs. Staton's class did a great job at the Basketball competition. Congratulations to all of our outstanding special athletes! Those participating are: Allie Turner, Brayden Radcliff, Jacob Williams, Lenon Rickman, Adlee Holderbaugh, Kinley Ross, Rogan Ludwig & Aaron Sisco.
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Mrs. Roberts' class would like to thank all of our guest readers for making our D.E.A.R. Day (Drop everything and read day) fantastic!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are ready to be scheduled. Please call in or stop by to get a time to meet on March 16th. 870-892-4573, ext. 1003
We are so proud of Hunter!!!!! Thanks to all guys that helped today.
Ms. Oaks' Green Eggs and Ham tasting.
Ms. Rogers had volunteer readers all week. Thanks to everyone that came in. Including our Randolph County Library Ladies.
Dr. Seuss activities all week!
No sleeping in today, second grade has to learn and play!
Kindergarten Registration
Tuesday, April 11th
9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Please call the Alma Spikes office ASAP to schedule your Parent/Teacher Conference.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES FOR GRADES K-6
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students, in grades K-6 only, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Parents are encouraged to meet with their child’s teacher(s) between the hours of 3:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.
Because of the conferences, school will be dismissed early for all students on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Alma Spikes Elementary walkers will be dismissed at 1:55 p.m. and bus students at 2:10 p.m. All other students in grades 3-12 will be dismissed at 2:25 p.m. Lunches will be served.
Classes will resume on the regular schedule Friday, March 17, 2017.
Thanks to our visiting readers.
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 28th at 5:30 PM
As you are Spring cleaning, remember that we need your donation of good used items for the PTO yard sale fundraiser coming in April. Thank you!
Alma Spikes wishes our Lady Redskins good luck at State.
Second Grade had something to say,
Even with no extra pay.
It promises to be a good day.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!!! From Ms. Oaks Class.
Second Grade Teachers:
Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Dillion enjoyed their Mixed Up Day for Dr. Seuss.
We are so thankful today for the employees of Randolph Home! Employees collect money for the Pocahontas Schools Backpack Program via payroll deduction. Paula Swift, administrator presents a $975 check on their behalf to program representatives Kay Foley Ellis and Suzanne Chester.
We also want to congratulate Eli Kerley who is our second place Box Top collection winner. He collected 210 Box Tops. He is also in Ms. Rogers Kindergarten class!Inline image 1
We also want to congratulate Eli Kerley who is our second place Box Top collection winner. He collected 210 Box Tops. He is also in Mrs. Rogers Kindergarten class!
Congratulations to Jaxson McDonald for being Alma's Box Top Hero! He turned in 235 Box Tops! Jaxson is in Ms. Rogers' Kindergarten class.
Alma Spikes Yearbooks are on sale until March 17. They can be purchased online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. Extra order forms are available in the office if you prefer to not order online.
Great times of our students at the Eddie Mae Harron Center. Thank you to Pat Johnson and all those that made it possible.
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Today is Alma Spikes Spring picture day. Please call the office ASAP to let us know if you've ordered pictures online. Thank you
Alma Spikes 1st and 2nd graders had a great time visiting The Eddie Mae Herron Center recently. A very special thank you to the staff at the EMHC for providing these wonderful educational activities for our students to enjoy each year!
Alma Spikes 1st and 2nd graders had a great time visiting The Eddie Mae Herron Center recently. A very special thank you to the staff at the EMHC for providing these wonderful educational activities for our students to enjoy each year!
Reminder about our PTO meeting tonight! Hope to see you there!
Alma Spikes Second Grade is celebrating Dr. Seuss Week Monday, Feb. 27th - Friday, March 3rd.
Alma Spikes First Grade is celebrating Dr. Seuss Week Monday, Feb. 27th - Friday, March 3rd.
School is closed in observation of Presidents' Day, February 20, 2017,
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Alma Spikes individual Spring & Classroom group Picture Day is Friday, February 24th
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed in observance of President's Day on Mon. Feb. 20, 2017. School will resume Tues. Feb. 21st.
Look what's going on at our next PTO meeting! Tues. Feb. 21st @ 5:30PM. We are having a special STEM night. Please join us for a family FUN night!
REMINDER: There will be NO TUTORING at Alma Spikes tomorrow 2/14/17
Just a friendly reminder about Alma Spikes Valentine's Day deliveries. We request that all deliveries be made between 8:00AM & 10:00AM ONLY. All deliveries should be brought to the office. It is also helpful if you would please include the student name/grade & classroom teacher on all deliveries. ALSO if your child is a bus rider please keep in mind that there are to be NO breakable items, oversized items or balloons on the school bus. Thank you! :)
Alma Spikes Valentine's Day Party Schedule
Tuesday, February 14th
Kindergarten-12:00 PM
1st grade-1:00 PM
Preschool- 1:00 PM
2nd grade- 1:45 PM
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Starburst auditions
Alma Spikes Elementary requests that ALL Valentine's Day deliveries be made between 8:00-10:00 AM. These items should be delivered to the office. (This is a little different than what we have done in the past.) ALSO it is very helpful if you would have the student name, grade AND name of class room teacher on all deliveries. Thank you
Last day to order Valentine's Day gift from our Alma Spikes parent center is Friday, February 10th
Retro Bill will present a Parent Involvement program Tuesday, February 7th. In the High School Gym at 6:00.
All students and the public are welcome and invited. http://www.retrobill.com/
Retro Bill and Alma Spikes Students
Retro Bill spoke with Alma Students about respect and being kind to one another this morning.
DO YOU HAVE TALENT??? We know you do!!! Starburst Variety Show will be March 13th & 14th. If you want to participate, get your act TOGETHER and TRY-OUT! Auditions are as follows:
Feb. 27th - vocal/singing acts
Feb. 28th - dance acts/other variety acts
Acts must have music. If you are singing, you must have the instrumental version of music. Acts should be well rehearsed and prepared for the audition (stage ready).
The Startburst NIGHT performance will be Monday March 13th 6:00-9:00 PM. Cost for admission to the show is $2.00 for students and $4.00 for adults.
Pizza Party this Friday for our Clip Up drawing. The students below can bring a drink on Friday to have with their pizza. We will draw again at the end of this nine weeks.
Bryce Weatherby, Saige Sparks, Blake Edington, Audrey Murphy, Cadon Branton, Ty Nelson, McKinley Dailey-Huddelston, Audrey Murphy, Marissa McDonald,
Zander Casey, Jayda Wicker, Brayden Crow, Karson Pankey, Gabby Lopez, Cassandra Clookey, Abby Harris, Steven Baltz, Cooper Winebaugh, Gage Nelson
Brayden Broadway, Grace Tice, Dezzerae Francis, Ace Brooks, Breanna Rush, Maggie Malone, Amelia McKenzie, Lilly Snodgrass, Gracie Allen, Brayden Grooms
Mrs. Sparks' class had brownies for earning so many "Brownie Points" last week. Well Done!
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The Retro Bill Show is coming to Pocahontas High School Gym on February 7, 2017 at 6:00 P.M.
Deliveries to Alma Spikes for Valentine's Day
Alma Spikes Parent Center is offering an affordable Valentine's Day gift option.
Be sure to check our Lost and Found if your child is missing a coat or other items.
Kolten Matthews is our grand prize winner of the Minion Robot from our Address Booklet Fundraiser. Way to go Kolten!!
Dyce Malden is the winner of the inflatable shoe chair from our Address Booklet fundraiser. Congratulations!!
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Just a friendly reminder that Pocahontas Schools are collecting soda pop tabs for The Ronald McDonald House at Arkansas Children's Hospital. We have drop off locations at Alma Spikes, MD Williams, PJHS and PHS. Thank you we appreciate your support!
Please return the address booklets by Friday January 27th.. Each complete address is worth 50 cents to our school. Thank you.
100th Day!!!!!!!!!!!!! (of School)
Looking for a Formal Dress at a great price? Project Graduation is having a Formal Dress Resale on Saturday, January 28th in the PHS Student Center.
Drop off is from 9 - 10 a.m. The sale is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please contact Tennille Roberts at 870-810-3464 for more information.
Alma Students,
YOU can be a Box Top Hero for Alma Spikes! When your parents purchase products that have Box Tops for Education, ask them to clip those for you and then bring them to the Alma Spikes Parent Center. You can put them in a baggie with your name and your teacher’s name and bring to the Parent Center. Each Box Top clipped earns our school 10 cents! We just received a check for $417 from the last collection period. Our next collection period ends on February 28, 2017.
******So…… all Box Top Heroes who turn in Box Tops will get a small prize. The Hero who turns in the most Box Tops will win a Super Hero Prize Pack! This contest begins today and runs through Friday, February 17th. *******
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Miss Redskin Pageant
It's time to order your Alma Spikes Yearbook
Reminder PTO Meeting tonight. Hope to see you there!
Martin L. King Jr. Birthday celebration presented by the Eddie Mae Herron Museum/Center
Alma Spikes Newsletter ~ January 13th
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, January 16, 2017. Schools will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 for all students.
PTO Meeting at Alma Spikes on January 17th at 5:30 PM
Watch the Sr. Lady Redskins take on Highland tonight!
https://goo.gl/2d8QPM
We are currently having some safety issues with students not using the crosswalks that are painted on the road. Please be reminded to use these areas when exiting vehicles in the mornings or crossing the road. It only takes a few more seconds of your time to be safe. Remember, they are there for your safety. Thank you! Officer Lane
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Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 through Tuesday, January 3, 2017. School will re-open on Wednesday, January 4, 2017
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Mrs. Sparks had a wonderful Holiday Lunch in their classroom.
Mrs. Oaks class enjoying the Polar Express!
Awesome Job Alma Spikes Students!
Alma Lunch Charges-Remember to pay any outstanding balances with the Lunchroom ASAP. Finish the first semester with no charges.
Reminder!!!!!!!!
PTO meeting: Tuesday, December 13th. 5:30
Santa Claus will be here for pictures with everyone.
Updated Alma Party Schedule
Second grade visited Randolph Home this morning to present their play "The Big Chill". Thanks to all those we got to visit with.
Remember that Holiday Party treats should be store bought. Thank you for understanding.
Alma Spikes Elementary
Holiday Classroom Party times.
December 16th
2nd Grade 10:00
K-12:00
1st Grade -1:00
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The GIFT PAN w/Writable Lids were out of stock at the time the fundraiser items shipped. They will be here in 7 to 10 days and will be sent home with the student. Sorry for the inconvenience, but we sold over 100 sets of those.! Wow!
Alma Spikes Classroom Parties
Friday, December 16th at 1:00PM
December PTO Meeting with Santa. Tuesday, December 13th at 5:30 PM
Alma Spikes Giving Tree Project 2016
December 1st - December 16th
I do believe the students were excited about last night's 2nd grade performance. They were all wonderful.
Fundraiser items will be distributed this Thursday, December 1st. All smaller orders will be sent home with students Thursday evening. If you would like to pick up your order, you must let us know. You will get a note about this in your child's backpack tonight. If you want to pick up your order, return the bottom portion to school tomorrow. Thanks everyone!
No School Monday, November 21st - Friday, November 25th.
Wishing you a very Happy & Safe Thanksgiving Break! ~From all of us at Alma Spikes
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Fall Fun for Mrs. Robert's class.
Thanksgiving Dinner in Mrs. Spark's room.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Ms Oaks Class.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Ms Oaks Class.
REMINDER ~ NO TUTORING for FIRST GRADE students Wed.11/16 & Thurs.11/17
Apples for the students
Thursday, November 17th ~Picture Re-take day at Alma Spikes
Hope you can join us for the PTO Math Night ~ Tues. November 15th at 5:30
PTO MATH NIGHT ~ Tuesday, November 15th at 5:30PM
Alma Spikes just received a generous donation of food and funds for the Backpack Program from P.E.O. Chapter BS. Thanks so much!!!!
Alma Spikes ~ November 4th Newsletter
Alma Spikes October 28th Newsletter
Thanks to the JPHS LINK team for spending the morning with Alma Spikes students yesterday.
Reminder Flu Clinic at Alma Spikes on Wednesday, October 26th from 8:00-9:30 AM. An adult must be present with Alma students when receiving the flu shot. Thank you.
Alma Spikes Newsletter ~ October 21st
Ryan Vaughn and Racheal Coulter visited Alma today. Thanks to much for the great learning experience.
Alma Spikes Book Fair Oct. 17-21st.
Thank you to all these people that helped put together the Fall Festival
Alma Spikes Fall Festival
Donations Committee
Blaire O’Donnell
Jennifer Clay
Roberta French
Decorating Committee
Sarah Kirby
Blaire O’Donnell
Audra Land
Mary Beth Lowtharp
Games Committee
Stacie Woods
Elizabeth Sparks
Sarah Rogers
Cyndi Oaks
Food Committee
Marsha Warner
Audra Land
Jennifer Burnside
Melanie Bailey Hibbard
Leslie Godwin
Trick or Treating Committee
Shelia Ingram
Alma Spikes Book Fair Oct. 17-21st.
Family Night will be held in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday Oct. 20th.
Alma Spikes Book Fair
Oct. 17-21st. Family Night will be held in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday Oct. 20th.
Alma Spikes Book Fair
Oct. 17-21st.
Family Night will be held in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday Oct. 20th.
Please call 870-892-4573 to schedule your appointment.
Homecoming Picture of Mrs. Roberts' class
Alma Spikes Book Fair
Oct. 17-21st.
Family Night will be held in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday Oct. 20th.
Alma Spikes Book Fair will be Oct. 17-21st.
Family Night will be held in conjunction with Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday Oct. 20th.
Mrs Vickers’ Homecoming Crew
Alma Spikes Newsletter ~ October 14th
Fundraiser t-shirts are here and being delivered! If you ordered one, please check your child's backpack. Just in time to wear to Homecoming tonight! Thanks to S & W Custom Apparel for creating some awesome t shirt designs!
FUN FUN FUN! Archer Realty is having a Pumpkin Decorating Contest for students of all ages.
Alma Spikes Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 20th.
Alma Spikes Fundraiser T-Shirts should go home with students on Monday 10/17/16
Second Grade trip to the Memphis Children's Museum was a hit. Thanks to all the parents and family that attended.
PHS Project Graduation 5k Color Run and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. November 12th @ 8:00 AM. Adults $25, 10 and under $10. Must register by Oct 31 at 5pm to guarantee a T-Shirt.
Registration begins on Oct 13 at racesonline.com
Registration forms are also available and can be be picked up or turned in at:
Alma Spikes - Denee Johnson or Jenna McDonnough
MD Williams - Cheryl Matlock
PJHS - Chandra McDowell/office
PHS - Dianna Johnson/office
Sponsored by Black River Health Club
Preschool Spot Open!. We have a Parent Pay spot open and ready to be filled. $17 per day plus Breakfast and Lunch cost. Follows school attendance days. Call 870-892-4573, ask for Amy Fish.
Alma Spikes Fundraiser!
If you have friends and relatives out of town that would like to order fundraiser items from your student, please follow these steps:
1.) Go to forfundsonline.com and use the program ID 49194 to register your student and create your password.
2.) Use the email generated by the website to send to friends and family. This email will contain your student's fundraiser ID that will give him/her credit for the sale.
3.) After registering, you will receive an email with the child's fundraiser ID. You can log on at forfundsonline.com to see how many orders the child has received.
ALL ONLINE ORDERS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD'S TOTAL ITEMS SOLD.
Thanks for helping Alma Spikes School!!!!
Fundraiser Kickoff is today at 2:15! Please look for those packets coming home this afternoon.
Today is School Picture Day at Alma Spikes
REMINDER ~ Tomorrow (10/6/16) is School Picture Day at Alma Spikes. Picture money is due at time the time pictures are taken.
Second Quick Reminder: Please pay lunch charges ASAP.
Alma Spikes Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up!!
Monday:Hair Raising Homecoming-Wild Hair Day
Tuesday: Twinkie Tuesday-Dress like a Buddy
Wednesday: Mismatch Day-Dress wild and Mismatched
Thursday: Olympic Sport Day-Favorite Sports Wear
Friday: Red and White Day
Alma Spikes PTO Fall Festival, October 18th.
Mr. Carter says, "It's time to schedule your Parent/Teacher Conferences!" Call 892-4573
Book Fair Coming Soon to Alma Spikes
(October 17-21st)
Quick Reminder: Please pay lunch charges ASAP.
2016 Homecoming Shirts
All orders are due by Friday, October 7th at 12:00 PM
First grade is on schedule. Buses are leaving Parker Pioneer Homestead in a few minutes. Please be at Alma Spikes to pick up your child at 4:15.
Many thanks to Rep. Scott Baltz for speaking with our second graders today at Alma Spikes.
Just a friendly Reminder...Blood Drive at Alma Spikes Today
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Attention All!
Little Redskin Cheer Clinic
Don't forget! Tomorrow night is Hero Sandwich Night and the first PTO meeting!
Second Grade Scientist made ice cream last Friday. It looked pretty good.
Attention Alma Parents! Due to technical issues, we weren't able to print progress reports today. Please look for them next week.
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Alma Spikes Elementary currently has one parent pay position open in our preschool. If interested please contact our office.
T-Shirt order time is closing soon! Get in any orders by this Friday. We have forms and designs in the office if you need them.
Alma Spikes Food Backpack Program received a big surprise this morning from the Corning Fed Ex facility and employees. Thanks so much!!!
Reminder that if students are checking out with Grandparent tomorrow, be sure to send notes or make arrangements.
Grandparents Day Celebration
Friday, September 9th
Kindergarten- 12:30
Preschool- 1:00
First grade- 1:15
Second grade-2:00
Thank you Pocahontas Smiles for the healthy smile goody bag!
Second grade has been invited to join the Senior High football team in this week's Yarnell Sweet Play of the Week Celebration. Second grade will travel to the High School on Thursday, 8th. They will visit the practice facility and stadium.
We want to thank Raul Blasini and the Backpack 2 School program for their donation of extra backpacks to our food backpack program!
As the first three weeks have passed, we have noticed things to remind everyone of.
Drop off should be after 7:20 and not before.
Students must be in the cafeteria or playground before the 8:50 bell.
Parents should check in at the office before entering the building.
Students and parents should not be in classrooms before 7:50.
I truly thank all the parents that have been following these request.
Notice to Parents: The Doors closest to Preschool will be alarmed between 8:00-2:55. Please do not use between these hours.
Morning drop off- a student can exit the car on the sidewalk side any place between the crosswalks. Please pull all the way forward.
I want to thank parents for adjusting to the new drop off procedures. The test run is going well so we will keep it up for now.
Alma Spikes Newsletter for the week of September 5th
Alma Spikes is teaming up with Compassion for Communities for a "Sock-it-to-em" sock drive. Students can help by bringing a pair or package of NEW socks to send to those affected by the flooding in Louisiana. We will accept donations of socks from now until Sept. 23rd. There is a tote in the cafeteria for your sock donations. They will be delivered to Louisiana on October 1st. Let's help "SOCK-IT-TO-EM"!
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, September 5, 2016. Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 for all students.
A great big thank-you to the employees of Integrity 1st Bank of Pocahontas for their large food donation to the Alma Spikes Food Backpack Program. Employees donated money to wear jeans on Fridays, and all the money went to purchase food. Y'all are awesome!!!!
To access the Home Access Center-Click Explore on our website, select your school, Click Explore again. Listed under the Parents header.
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Alma Spikes is celebrating Grandparents Day
Reminder: Cub Scouts will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Alma Spikes lunchroom. Doors open at 6:00.
T-Shirt order form.
More designs.
Alma Spikes T-Shirt sales have started. Find designs and order forms attached.
State required Bus Safety Training was delivered at Alma Spikes today. Thanks to Tracy Ingram and the drivers that helped prepare our students for an unexpected emergence.
Announcing Grandparents' Day at Alma Spikes. Grandparents are invited to join us on Friday, Sept. 9th.
K-12:30, 1st-1:15, 2nd-2:00.
Red Cross Blood Drive is returning to campus. Please come donate on Monday, Sept. 26th. 12:30-6:30
Hero Sandwich Night is BACK!! Join your PTO meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20th. 5:30
Kindergarten placement list will be posted tomorrow around 12:00. Open House is at 6:00 Thursday night.
Boys Scouts of America night is August 25th. 6:00 Everyone is invited to attend.
It's very quiet in the building today. Looking for that to change on Monday when you all come back. See you then!
A fiber optic line has been cut in our area and is causing us to experience outages with our phones. We hope to have this resolved soon.
You can now apply for school meal benefits online! See our Nutrition page for video and link to the form. http://goo.gl/wx70KL
Alma Spikes Preschool Orientation:
Monday, Aug. 8th @ 5:00 pm.
Alma Spikes Orientation Schedule: August 8th;
1st Grade-6:00; 2nd Grade-7:00.
Kindergarten-Aug. 18th, 6:00. Kindergarten Parents should expect an explanation letter soon.
The 2016-2017 yearly calendar has been posted here: http://5il.co/9dn It is also located under the "Explore" menu on our website.
Pocahontas Public Schools is proud to announce the launch of our new website. The website is now fully integrated with our App and Social Media accounts.
www.pocahontaspsd.com
Alma had a great day with Arkansas History, thanks to Cindy Robinett.
It is very important that any school meal charges be paid in full by the last day of school. Thank you.
NWEA (North West Education Assessment) growth winner will be having their pizza parties next week. Over all class winners will have it on Monday 23rd. Bring a drink. Individual winners will be Tue
The second graders should be back to Alma Spikes a little before 4:00 PM. Sounds like they had a wonderful time at Mud Island today!
Alma Spikes students and staff are cheering the Lady Redskins softball players on to a victory at state! Good Luck!! We are proud of you!
KAIT8's @ryanvaughan Visited Alma Spike's 2nd Graders today. Come back soon!
https://youtu.be/uQ3iac89Vf8
Tonight is our PTO pizza party/volunteer appreciation night. Starts tonight at 5:30 at Alma Spikes Cafeteria.
Volunteer Recognition is tomorrow night at Alma Spikes. 5:30 All are welcome.
PTO Literacy Bingo Night Tonight! Starts at 5:30.
Accidental Panic Button pushed this morning. But- Wow! Thanks to the Police Department for a fast response to the building.
Alma Spikes received $1,298.50 for our Address Booklet Fundraiser! We greatly appreciate you filling out address booklets! Alma Spikes students & families are awesome!
Alma Spikes PTO Book BINGO!
Alma Spikes would like to thank our local Rotary Association for visiting and reading to our students during the month of March. Rotary Readers are great.
Remember that tomorrow is Spring picture and class picture day at Alma Spikes.
Alma Spikes Second Graders share their reading abilities with Kindergartners.
Get your Alma Spikes cups! We have some cups left from our Valentine fundraiser that we are selling for $1 each or 6 for $5. See Mrs. Shelia in the Parent Center to purchase.
There is an updated version of our App for Android Phones now available in the Google Play Store. https://goo.gl/FYMQZq
Stem Night at Alma Spikes PTO. Thanks to all those that came.
PTO meeting and STEM night activities Tuesday night @ 5:30
APRIL 2!!!! Alma Spikes PTO yard sale.
Location: Lunchroom
Time: 7:00-12:00
Come support the PTO and shop away.
Due to the large volume of expected Valentine deliveries, Alma Spikes will be taking deliveries from 1-2 in the cafeteria this Friday. Distribution will begin at 1pm. Thanks for your cooperation!
Due to such a large volume of expected deliveries, don't forget that Alma Spikes will be taking Valentine gift deliveries from 1-2 ONLY in the cafeteria on Friday, February 12. Distribution will begin at 1pm. Thanks for your cooperation!
I think first grade had a blast!
We hope our students enjoyed 101st day of school as much as we did!
Congratulations to Casey Lewis for being the winner of "JoeBot the Robot"! All students who returned their address booklet fundraiser between Tuesday and Friday were entered into the drawing. We had 244 students participate! That is awesome, students and parents! We made over $1100!
Attention Alma Parents: Friday, January 29 is the last day to turn in the address books. Our school earns $ .50 for each complete address we receive. You do no selling. Simply fill in the 11 address pages. All students returning the booklet will receive a prize and be entered to win "Joebot the Robot". Please check your student's backpack for the booklet, complete and return it. We appreciate your help!
Attention Alma Parents: Friday, January 29 is the last day to turn in the address books sent home earlier this week. Our school earns $ .50 for each complete address we receive. You do no selling. Simply fill in the 11 address pages. All students returning the booklet will receive a prize and be entered to win "Joebot the Robot" in our drawing Friday afternoon. Please check your student's backpack for the booklet and complete and return it.we appreciate your help!
Due to forecast of winter weather entering the area later this afternoon or evening, Alma Spikes is cancelling after-school tutoring and the scheduled PTO meeting for tonight. Jan. 19th. Thank you.
School will not be session on Monday, January 18th in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday night at 5:30 will be our monthly PTO meeting. Jennifer Clay, our President, has organized a fun night of leaning. There will be 5 tables set up as STEM stations: catapult making, 3D structures with toothpicks and marshmallows, chain reactions with cups and popsicle sticks, Volcanoes (smaller,less messy ones), and a butterfly lifecycle craft. We need your support and help with the stations. She said we will need 1-2 people at each station.
We would really like to have a great turnout. Please talk with your students about the fun activities. Notes will go home tomorrow. Then I will make reminder bracelets for Tuesday if you will let me know you want them.
I am so happy with the crowds that this year's PTO meetings have drawn. Typically January meetings are very low attendance. I am hoping for a good turnout! Thanks!
Yearbooks on sale now. Prices may vary. Price Information sheets have gone home with students.
The Fundraiser Items are here. You are welcome to come to the building and pick them up anytime today.
Attention ALMA SPIKES parents:Fundraiser items will NOT be here today. Our order did not make it to Memphis in time this morning. They have promised delivery tomorrow.
Attention ALMA SPIKES parents:Fundraiser items will NOT be here today. Our order did not make it to Memphis in time this morning to be on the delivery truck. They have promised delivery tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Just a reminder to everyone!
Fundraiser Delivery Date
Dec 2
PTO Meeting: Pictures With Santa
December 15th, 5:30
Watch your Pocahontas Redskins take on the Star City Bulldogs, live Friday at 7:00pm http://livestream.com/pocahontaspsd-tv/events/4521216
Training on a new school App. today.