Ms. Oaks, our Alma Spikes Counselor, has asked that any parent that could benefit from her services, when dealing with a student, can contact her at the following email.
cynthia.oaks@pocahontaspsd.com
If you would like to print a copy of the AMI day materials, but need assistance, I'm told that the Randolph County Library would be able to help.
Dear Alma Spikes Parents,
We are currently in the middle of redesigning our AMI day materials. You should have a hard copy or a link to AMI days 1-10. AMI days 1-9 will get us through this Friday. Starting next Monday, we plan to have another approach in place. If you are in need of materials for Days 1-9, you will be able to pick those up at distribution centers around town starting in late afternoon on Friday, April 3rd. I will be in touch before then to explain what happens starting next Monday, April 6th. At this point we plan to partner with Arkansas PBS and supply packets for pick up. At this time however, have students complete AMI day materials for days 1-9. I will provide more information as it becomes available.
Shawn Carter
I have been asked about he Kindergarten AMI materials, specifically option 2. A normal instructional day consist of a standard 360 minutes. I told the parent that it sounded like a mistake, but after reviewing it, I believe it is correct. With that said, understand that these materials are a requirement of an AMI day. However, these lessons and/or materials should never get in the way of a family's time. It is not meant to interfere or disurpt a home. Please have the students complete the material throughout the day with breaks and activities included. AMI days are not meant to frustate students or families, so please don't let it do so. Once we return to school, the packets will be collected to document completion for attendance.
Governor Hutchinson announced today that all Arkansas schools will be closed through April 17th. We are currently working on plans to provide AMI day material for the extended closure. I will provide more detailed information as soon as it is available. Thank you.
Press Release
Here are a few more examples of funny parents. Thanks again for the laughs.
I would like to thank parents for these hilarious Facebook post!!!
Pocahontas Schools Feeding Program for March 17-20.
Our Alma Spikes Relay for Life Team is ending collections today. We will not be taking any more donations from students, after today. Online donations for your classroom are available until April 18th. We will announce the winning class once school resumes. Thank you to all those that have donated.
Alma Spikes is currently working on uploading all AMI Day Materials. There will be AMI days 1-10 online by 3:00 today. At this time, students are only responsible for completing AMI Days 1 through 4.
If your child has medication with the nurse and you need to pick it up, please do so by 3:15 today.
Alma Spikes Parents and Staff,
-As you should have been notified, school will be in session Monday, April 16. Absentees will be excused for any student not attending . There are several items to wrap up, such as packets for AMI days. We will also be addressing the issue of breakfast and lunch needs for Tuesday through Friday.
-School will not be in session Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20. Spring Break is still scheduled for March 23- 27. Students will need to complete AMI day packets 1-4 and return those packets when school resumes on Monday, March 30.
-There will be no afterschool tutoring until after Spring Break.
-Classroom teachers will be available by email, text or others contacts such as classroom dojo to answer questions about the packets. They can be contacted Tuesday-Friday, 8:00-3:00.
-Parent/Teacher Conferences are postponed at this time and may be completed by phone, online or in person sometime in the future.
-Custodians will be working in the buidliings while they are empty to ensure a deep disinfectant cleaning.
-Directions for classified staff are to be announced.
At this time, Alma Spikes Elementary will be in session next Monday, March 16th. We did send home AMI Day packets with students today in case the situation changes. I wanted to clarify this fact to prevent any confusion about receiving these packets this afternoon.
The new Pocahontas Elementary building is looking good!
The deadline for ordering a yearbook is Monday, March 16th!!!
Tuesday is "If I Ran The Zoo" day. Dress in your animal print or zoo keeper attire in observation of Dr. Seuss Week.
Monday, March 2nd kicks off Dr. Seuss Week. We will be having Green Eggs and Ham for lunch and everyone is encourage to "go green". Wear as much green as you can.
Alma Spikes sends out a BIG THANK YOU to Paslode for their donation to our teachers and students. Mr. Pipken is excited to incorporate the paper into his art lessons.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today. Students on the Duck bus will be arriving home a little later than usual. Thank you for your understanding. 2/27/2020
Alma Spikes would like to thank these two ladies that are serving in our Parent Center every day. Without our volunteers our students would be missing out. Thank you Mrs. Linda Hooten and Mrs. Dora Graham.
Book Fair Winners!!!!! Congratulations to all these Alma Students.
PTO Stem Night was a lot of fun for students and teachers.
Our PTO STEM Night is scheduled for tonight, Monday, February 24th at Alma Spikes. I want to encourage everyone to attend.
Our PTO STEM Night is scheduled for next Monday, February 24th at Alma Spikes. I want to encourage everyone to attend.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today. Students on the Duck bus will be arriving home a little later than usual. Thank you for your understanding. 2/21/2020
REMINDER!!!!
Alma Spikes Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Friday, February 21
Spring Pictures and Class Pictures
The Duck bus will be running a second route today. Students on the Duck bus will be arriving home a little later than usual today. Thank you for your understanding.
Duck bus is being double routed today...expect a delay in your child getting home this afternoon.
Thanks again to the Eddie Mae Herron Center for hosting First and Second Grade classes during Black History Month.
First Grade is visiting the Eddie Mae Herron Center this week. Thanks again to them and their support.
Reminder to Parents: Valentine's Day is this Friday. Helium stringed balloons and glass vases are not allowed on district school buses. If your child receives balloons on strings or glass vases, they will not be allowed to take them home via bus. Please make arrangements to avoid this conflict.
Reminder: Tuesday Feb. 11th is the last day to turn in an Alma Spikes Valentine's Day order.
The Eddie Mae Herron Center hosted second grade this week and discussed African American inventors. They learned that Alfred L. Cralle invented the ice cream scoop in 1897.
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' Birthday and it is recognized as National Read Across America Day.
We will be dedicating that entire week to Dr. Seuss.
March 2-6
Monday: Green Eggs and Ham -Wear as much green as possible.
Tuesday: If I Ran the Zoo -Animal Prints or Zookeeper Attire.
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday -Dress Wacky.
Thursday: Oh, The Places You'll Go -Career Day Attire.
Friday: The Sleep Book -Pajama Day
The DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION HIGH RELIABILITY SCHOOLS has provided the link below for parents to provide feedback about our schools. I encourage you to copy and paste this link to your browser and complete the survey. Thank you.
https://bit.ly/2RjtJGa
FYI: The police tape on campus is for tomorrow’s Second Grade Spy Games. Tomorrow afternoon, be sure to ask your second grader how they spent their Friday.
Attention Parents: The address books are due back tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who has or who is turning in a completed book of addresses.
Alma Spikes and the Pocahontas School District would like to thank Harp's Supermarket and their Pocahontas store manager, Shane Ward, for their donation to the district's backpack program.
Alma Spikes would like to thank Heather and Cody Rickey from the Church of God here in Pocahontas. Their donation of gifts were given out to students this afternoon.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today, Monday, December 16th. Duck bus riders will be arriving home later than usual today.
Attention First Grade Parents!!! First grade will have lunch at 10:45 on Monday, Dec. 16th. They will be taking Kindergarten's lunch time since they won't be back from their field trip.
Second Grade Parent!!! Second grade will be traveling to M.D. Williams on Monday, Dec. 16th to practice for their musical and to visit with third grade classrooms. They will be having lunch at 11:30 that day.
Kindergarten Parents!! Reminding everyone that Kindergarten will be traveling to Paragould on Monday, Dec. 16 to watch Frozen 2. We will be back on campus for lunch by 12:05
Attention Parents: First Grade students will be traveling to the Sutton Baptist Church on Tuesday, December 17th. They have been invited to attend a visit with “The Grinch”. Students will be shuttled to and from the activity that morning but will be on campus for lunch.
Attention Parents: The Duck and Bear buses will be running a double route today. Students on these buses will be arriving home later than usual. Thank you for your understanding. Friday, December 6th.
FYI: Jr. High Choir will be caroling for Alma Spikes in the halls on Monday December 9th around 10:45.
Alma Spikes Elementary will be closed for Fall Break until December 2nd. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Attention Parents: The Flower bus and Duck bus will both be running a late route today, Nov. 22. We do apologize for any inconvenience.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today and tomorrow. Nov. 21st and 22nd. Please make plans accordingly. Thank you and we are sorry for any inconvenience.
I tell people that we are fortunate to have the best kids at Alma Spikes. (Most of the time.) A teacher sent me this pic after an activity in the classroom and I thought it was sweet enough to share. Thanks.
Picture Day! Picture Day! Tomorrow, Thursday, November 21 is picture retake day. Order forms are in the office if you need your child's picture retaken. Be sure to come by early because they will be finished and gone in the morning.
Reminder!! The American Made Fundraiser is closing out this Friday, November 22nd. All orders and money must be turned in by this Friday. Orders will be filled and distributed the week after Thanksgiving break.
Brian Kinder visited Alma Spikes Elementary!!
Thanks to the Randolph County Library for sponsoring the program.
Attention Parents! The PTO meeting for tonight has been postponed because the guest speakers are not available. Thank you for your understanding.
Alma Spikes Elementary is sending out progress reports today. Be sure to check backpacks tonight.
American Made Fundraiser is closing out this Friday, November 22nd. All orders and money must be turned in by this Friday. Orders will be filled and distributed the week after Thanksgiving break.
Alma Spikes is happy to announce Dinner for Alma Night!! Bella Piazza has generously offered to donate 10% of the evening's revenue to Alma Spikes. The third Tuesday of each month will be Alma Night, November 19 is the next one. 3:00-9:00 pm, dine-in or carry out.
PTO meeting tonight at Alma Spikes. 6:00 pm in the Cafetiere.
Cookie Dough made it in yesterday. We only have about 10 orders left to be picked up today. If you haven't gotten yours yet, be sure to come by school ASAP.
Reminder that the Cookie Dough Fundraiser orders have arrived!!!!!! Please pick up your items between 2pm and 6pm today (11/13) in the Alma cafeteria.
Cookie Dough is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. It should be ready for pickup between 2 and 6 tomorrow afternoon in the lunchroom.
Due to expected bad weather this afternoon, Alma Spikes is canceling after school tutoring for Monday, Nov. 11th. Please make transportation arrangements for any student that was scheduled to stay for tutoring today.
Cookie Dough is still scheduled for delivery next Wednesday, November 13th. I know it's been a while so thanks again for your patience. T-shirts should have all been distributed at this point. They were sent home with students yesterday and today.
Alma Parents-Winter is coming! AMI day packets are also on their way. If you indicated that you did not want a hard copy than remember it can be accessed on the district home page. Please hold on to these packets in case we have a bad weather day that is identified as an AMI day. You do not have to complete these packets until that time.
Kindergarten Parents-A well child check-up/physical is required for all Kindergarten students. Thank you to all those that have complied with this State Law. I'll be sending individual reminders to those parents that haven't yet complied.
The Kindergarten field trip was canceled due to bad weather and they are trying to reschedule a new one before Winter Break. I wanted to assure parents that the funds they sent to school for the first trip are still in place. All of it has been recorded and deposited. It is simply in holding until the new trip is planned.
Second Nine Weeks Progress Reports are scheduled to go home on November 15th. Alma Spikes will have several teachers out of pocket that week. Therefore, we will be sending them home on Monday, November 18th.
Pictures of the order options. Orders forms are due back by Nov. 20th and will be fulfilled the week after Thanksgiving.
Alma Spikes parents should have found the American Made Fundraiser forms in backpacks this weekend. Yes, this is a partnership with our local American Made Store. Last day for this fundraiser will be Nov. 20th. Orders will be ready for pickup the week of Dec. 2.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today November 1, 2019. Duck bus riders will be arriving home later than usual.
Cookie Dough was just confirmed for delivery on November 13th. Yeah!!! Make plans to pick up that afternoon at the end of the day.
I was just told that the Alma Spikes T-Shirt orders should be out to students by next Thursday, Nov. 7. The delay has been due to materials availability from the supplier. Thanks so much for your patience in this matter. I understand it has been a long turn around.
Alma Spikes Reminder: After school tutoring is not scheduled for today. There is no tutoring this afternoon at Alma Spikes. Enjoy your Halloween.
I am postponing the Kindergarten trip to Autumn woods for tomorrow. It will be too wet and cold for the students to enjoy the day. We will try to reschedule a trip for Kindergarten to another location before Christmas break.
Happy Halloween! Alma office ladies, Cindy and Jennifer made it a great day!
Wow!! The Lock Down Drill was carried out very well. The teachers and students did a wonderful job following guidelines and practicing this drill. Seriously they were amazing!
Alma Spikes will be holding our Lock-Down Drill tomorrow during the 9:00 hour. Check-ins or check-outs can not take place during this hour. Campus will be closed from 9:00-10:00. Please make arrangement accordingly around the 9:00-10:00 hour.
Second graders are bringing home a new permission slip today. We will be going to see "The Addams Family" in Paragould because Autumn Woods is closing on Thursday due to bad weather. Please review, sign and return to school ASAP.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today October, 29, 2019. Duck bus riders will be arriving home later than usual.
This Thursday is October 31st also known as Halloween or candy day to some. Students and teachers are allowed to wear costumes with only a few restrictions. Nothing that covers the face or head. No accessories such as tool weapons. Real shoes must be worn. Remember-participation is optional.
Alma Spikes Fall Festival 2019! Thanks to everyone that helped and to all those that came out.
Here is a new note for second grade.
The Duck bus and the Bear bus are being double routed today...expect a delay in seeing these students arrive home.
First Grade Celebrated the 50s today. (50th day of School too)
First Grade Celebrated the 50s today. (50th day of School too)
One more Preschool Pic for the day from Jackson Farms!
Preschool had a beautiful day at Jackson Farms! Everything was wonderful.
Smokey the Bear came to Alma today. Second grade spent a great time with him and Forrest Ranger Shepard.
The Duck bus will be running a second route today and therefore, those riders will be arriving home later today.
Reminding parents that Teacher Conferences are being held today. If you still need an appointment time, please call in after 3:15 or contact you classroom teacher.
The Duck Bus will be running a second route this afternoon. Duck Bus riders will be arriving home later today than normal. 10-17-19
There will be no after school tutoring today (10/17) at Alma Spikes due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
A notice was sent earlier about the Duck bus running a second route. However, it seems that it did not reach everyone so I'm sending this notice as well. The Duck bus has left Alma Spikes for its second run. Thank you for your patience.
The Dunking Booth was a blast yesterday at Alma Spikes. Thanks to all the kids and to all those that helped make it happen.
This is a corrected Flu Clinic Schedule for Oct. 17th. The Health Department will be starting at Alma Spikes so parents can assist with their child during the shot if they would like to.
Alma Spikes is happy to announce Dinner for Alma Night!! Bella Piazza has generously offered to donate 10% of the evening's revenue to Alma Spikes. The third Tuesday of each month will be Alma Night, October 15th will be the first one, 3:00-9:00 pm, dine-in or carry out.
Alma Spikes would like to thank Mary Nell Baltz and Farm Bureau for their book donation and sharing time with Mrs. Orick's class.
Alma Spikes cookie dough fund raiser ends tomorrow. Be sure to find someone to order from tonight.
Reminding Alma Spikes parents that school pictures are tomorrow. As always, we’ll try to get pictures taken before their recess destroys all the hard work you put into their outfits. Lol
There will be NO after school tutoring for 2nd grade on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (October 1st-3rd) due to Connections Training. Kindergarten and 1st grade will continue as normal.
Reminding parents that student drop off starts at 7:15 each day at Alma Spikes. I am sending home individual reminders to those arriving too early but wanted to thank those parents following this guideline.
Cookie Dough order forms are out there. Alma students are offering as many people as possible this chance to order. This weekend is a great time to order. Find an Alma student and help them win chances to dunk me in our dunking booth!! Yours Truly, Mr. Carter
Homecoming Excitement is alive at Alma!
Lunch charges need to be brought up to date. Be sure to pay any charges ASAP.
Passes for Pizza last night was a great time. Thanks to everyone for taking part in the activity!
Reminder that today (9/13) is the last day to order t-shirts for the Alma Spikes Fundraiser!
Construction is still underway at the new elementary school. Things are moving along nicely.
The Duck bus will be running two routes today. We will be holding the Duck riders for the second route here at Alma Spikes until the Duck bus returns.
Homecoming is the week of Sept. 23-27. Alma Spikes Spirit Days:Monday-All American Day; Tuesday-Favorite Sports Day; Wednesday-Luau Day;Thursday-Safari Day;Friday-Red and White Day! Go Big Red!!
To create a more personalized experience, please follow each school at the following twitter accounts: @Alma_Spikes, @MD_WilliamsINT, @PHS_Redskins, and @PJHS_Redskins. The @PocahontasSD account will still be used for district wide information and news.
Mr. Martens did a read aloud in Mrs. Brandt's second grade class last week. He read "Billy Bloo is Stuck in Goo". The students loved his read aloud and enjoyed his explanations! Especially, the one about the loo! The students hope he can come do a read aloud again soon!
The Alma Spikes Art Department and the students would like to thank the City of Pocahontas for the generous donation of paper. It will be put to good use.
Thanks to Julie Crane from the Springdale School District for sharing her experiences of working with English Language Learners with our K-6 grade staff.
Alma Spikes Class Placement List Are Posted!!!!!
Stuff the Bus 2019!
Alma Spikes Elementary Orientations are as follows:
Monday, August 12
5:15-Preschool
6:00-First Grade
7:00-Second Grade
Monday, August 19:
6:00-Kindergarten
Phones look to be back in working order now throughout the District. Sorry for any inconvenience this past week.
Currently incoming calls to the school are getting the busy signal. Centurylink is aware of the issue and is currently working on a solution. You may use the "Ask a question" section of our App on your phone and your message will get routed to proper person.
With the last day of school quickly approaching...don't forget to pay any outstanding lunch charges before Thursday (5/23). Thank you!
Due to the impending weather forecast, the Pre-K trip to the park that was scheduled for tomorrow (5/09) has been rescheduled for Monday, May 13th (weather permitting).
Reminder that tomorrow (5/04) is the Alma Spikes Elementary Art Show!! The Exhibit will be on display from 8am to 2:30pm in the Alma Cafeteria. Everyone is invited to attend.
Due to the rain, we will be having the bouncy stations in the gym tomorrow. Normally, this would be the best time to attend and enjoy the fun with your kids. However, I want to make sure everyone knows that we will be in the gym and it will be hot, damp, and will have strong odors of bouncing and playing. If you would like to attend, the times are as follows:
Bouncy Station Assigned Times.
First Grade 9:15-10:45
Kindergarten 11:30-1:00
Second Grade 1:00-2:30
Mega Party Fun Day is HERE!!!!
Tomorrow is our bouncy day. Everyone is invited to come in and enjoy the day on campus. There is a schedule for each grade and when they will be assigned to the bouncy stations. MOST IMPORTANTLY: Only students with permission slips turned in by tomorrow morning will be allowed to use the bouncy stations. Remember to turn in those slips!!
Fundraiser Kick Off
Alma Spikes sent home our last fundraiser for the year. Each child has a brochure and order form to be returned to the building by May 7th. Items ordered are being supplied by our local American Made Store and will be ready for distribution by May 15th. Proceeds of the fundraiser will help cover transportation cost for the field trips taken by our students. Thank you for your support.
The Trike-A-Thon for Pre-K that was scheduled for tomorrow (4/26) has been cancelled.
Just a reminder that today (4/25) will be the LAST day of tutoring @ Alma Spikes.
The link below can be used to submit your opinions to the Public Survey for Alma Spikes Elementary; 2019. Submissions will be collected through Sunday, April 29th and used to guide our school improvement plan. Thank you for your help.
https://forms.gle/eaBSa3XrRxYnKeCv7
Pocahontas Public Schools will be offering Summer Meals! See flyer for details.
There will be NO after school tutoring today @ Alma Spikes (4/18).
Our last PTO meeting was great!!!. Second grade teachers gave parents a book experience that everyone enjoyed. We had Book Walks and Starbooks for all. We also recognized our volunteers for their assistance to Alma Spikes during the year. Thanks to everyone for all the help serving our kids.
Reminder of the PTO meeting tonight @ 5:30 pm in the Alma Spikes cafeteria. We will be serving pizza and cake as well as honoring our teacher's volunteers. Door prizes will be awarded!!
Kindergarten Registration: April 9th.
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Locations: Alma Spikes Cafeteria
Items to bring: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card
Health and Shot records are due by August 14th.
Requirement: Five years of age on or before August 1, 2019.
Reminder that tomorrow (3/28) is Kindergarten cap and gown pics @ Alma!
Just a reminder that there will be NO after school tutoring @ Alma today due to parent teacher conferences.
Children’s Museum of Memphis
Children’s Museum of Memphis
Children’s Museum of Memphis
Newest addition to the Children’s Museum of Memphis
Alma Spikes will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday by observing the following theme days.
Monday, February 25- Cat In The Hat
Tuesday, February 26- Fox in Socks
Wednesday, February 27- Wacky Wednesday Thursday, February 28- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Friday, March 1- Green Eggs and Ham
The cafeteria will be serving a meal connected to the Green Eggs and Ham theme.
Participation is not required, but is encouraged.
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday (2/18) in observance of Presidents' Day. We will see you back on Tuesday!
There will be no after school tutoring today (2/14) @ Alma Spikes.
Just a reminder that there will be NO after school tutoring tomorrow (2/14) @ Alma Spikes.
Don't forget about the PTO meeting tonight (2/12) @ Alma Spikes. We are meeting in the cafeteria @ 5:30 pm where refreshments will be served. Tonight is STEM night!!! Come have fun with Makey Makey (Google it!).
We would like to thank the Pocahontas Missionary Baptist Church for their generous donation of 80 lbs. of food to the Alma Spikes Backpack Program.
Alma Spikes would like to Congratulate our students who were recognized at the North East Educational Coop Art Show this year. It was a job well done by all.
Alma Spikes will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday by observing the following theme days during the week prior to his birthday on March 2nd.
Monday, February 25- Cat In The Hat
Tuesday, February 26- Fox in Socks
Wednesday, February 27- Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, February 28- One Fish, Two Fish, Red
Fish, Blue Fish
Friday, March 1- Green Eggs and Ham
Participation is not required, but is encouraged.
The cafeteria will be serving a meal connected to the Green Eggs and Ham theme.
Alma Spikes would like to Thank our first grade student, Xavior Rodgers for his generous donation of food and funds to our Backpack Program.
The Pocahontas School District would like to thank Harp's Grocery for their donation of $2500 dollars to the Food Backpack Program. Special thanks goes to Shane Ward, Store Manager, for his assistance in obtaining the donation for Pocahontas Schools.
Thank you for so much!!! The American Legion, Post 6 Family donated over $1100 to the Alma Spikes Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Cathy Winspear from the American Legion presented the donation to Donna Simonton, Alma Spikes Parent Center coordinator.
Alma Spikes would like to thank the PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) for making a donation of items AND funds to the Alma Spikes backpack program.
Without all our supporters, this program could not exist. Thanks again.
Important Announcement: The Duck bus will be running a late route today, December 14th. It will be about thirty minutes later that normal. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thanks to all our parents and students for giving to the food bank this season. Over 500 items were donated.
Alma Spikes Classroom Parties! Friday Dec. 14th.
9:00- First Grade
10:00- Second Grade
12:00- Kindergarten
1:00- Pre K
It's also PJ Day for all grades. Remember; shoes with soles should be worn.
Don't forget the December PTO meeting is tonight (12/10) beginning @ 5:30pm. Santa will be here!!!!
Alma will be having the Family Favorite Turkey and Dressing meal on Wednesday, December 12th
Movie day is December 11th. All of Alma will be going and I need to clarify that we have not made any arrangements for seats other than the number of students and staff members that we will be taking. I believe the theater could have other schools coming on the same day. We are not able to make arrangements for more seating beyond the number we will be taking. Thank you for your understanding.
Alma Spikes would like to thank Ms. Crystal Masters for the large donation to the district's backpack food program.
Attention Parents! The Duck bus will be running a second route today, Dec. 6 2018. Student drop off will be about 30 minutes later than normal. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Attention Parents! The Duck bus will be running a second route today, Dec. 5, 2018. Student drop off will be about 30 minutes later than normal. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Reminder: All of Alma will be traveling to the movies on Tuesday, December 11th for a private showing of "The Grinch". Be sure that your child's permission slip and payment are turned in ASAP. Cost is $6.00 per child.
Reminder: The last day of tutoring is Dec 13. We will identify and notify tutoring students for second semester, after Christmas. Thank you.
Alma Spikes Picture Retakes are tomorrow, Nov. 29th.
Fall picture retakes @ Alma Spikes will be tomorrow (11/29). If you are planning on having your child's picture retaken, order forms can be picked up in the front office or you can let us know to send one home with your child today.
Alma Spikes AMI Day Packets for Day 1 are due back ASAP. Because of some confusing on the due date and the holiday break, the deadline has been extended to Friday, Nov. 30th. Any child not returning the packet will be considered absent for that day.
Alma Spikes would like to thank the Kiwanis of Pocahontas for their donation to the District's Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
Reminder: If you have questions about your child's AMI Day packets, classroom teachers are available by email, text or class dojo.
AMI Day 1 Lessons would normally be collected 5 days after the AMI day, however; due to Thanksgiving break, lessons will be due by November 26.
This is just a reminder that notification of school closings for any reason will be shared by the following manner: KPOC 104.1 (radio station), KAIT - Region 8 News, Pocahontas School App, School Messenger - Call Alert
Alma Spikes will NOT have after school tutoring this Wednesday and Thursday (11/14-11/15).
The Duck Bus and Car bus will be running late routes today on Friday, November 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Alma Spikes would like to thank our local Kiwanis Organization for their food drive and donation to our Backpack Program. Thank you so much for the support.
There will be no after school tutoring on Wednesday, October 31st
The Duck bus will be running late routes today. October 30th. We are very sorry for any inconvenience.
Second Grade Visit to M.D. Williams!
Second Grade will be making the first of four trips to M. D. Williams tomorrow morning, October 30, 8:15-9:30. We are following the Transition Program designed to ease their promotion to Third Grade.
Purpose of Transition Program: To minimize the transitional concerns of students, adults and teachers. The idea is that second grade students will be more comfortable with third grade expectations once they transition up. At the same time, third grade students will be interacting with familiar individuals from Alma and serving as student leaders for second grade students.
Transition Program Outline: The plan is to pair Second Grade classrooms with Third Grade classrooms for the 2018-2019 school year. Regularly scheduled visitations between rooms and teachers will occur throughout the school year in hopes of reducing stress and worry for upcoming students.
Goal: To share and display classroom activities, instruction, and expectations between Second Grade Teachers, Third Grade Teachers, Parents and Students.
Transportation Change! Transportation change for Tuesday October, 23. The Duck and Car bus will be running 30 minutes late today.
Transportation Change!
Transportation change for Monday October, 22. The Duck and Car bus will be running 30 minutes late today.
Important news for the day (10/18)...
*The Duck Bus will be running 30 minutes late this afternoon.
*No tutoring today due to Parent Teacher Conferences.
*No school tomorrow...it's Fall Break!! See you back at school on Monday!
Transportation change for Tuesday October, 16. The Duck and Car bus will be running 30 minutes late today.
Alma Spikes would like to thank Rent One for their donation to our students.
Second grade parents that plan to attend their field trip to The Silos in Bono next Wednesday Oct. 17, be informed; The Silos will only be taking cash. They do not accept cards for payment.
The Duck Bus will be running 30 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for your patience.
The Duck Bus will be running 30 minutes late this afternoon. Thank you for your patience.
The Duck Bus will be ran as a second route today. Alma Duck Bus riders will be held at Alma until the second route begins. We have tried to contact everyone this affects, but incase someone wasn't reached, I'm sending out this notification. The Duck Bus will be running about 30 minutes later today. Thank you.
Reminding everyone that School Pictures will be taken at Alma tomorrow, October 4th. Picture Perfect Day!!
October 3, 2018. The Car Bus will be running a late route today. We are trying to call all our parents that may be affected by this change. In case we weren't able to reach everyone, I wanted to post the information here. This only affects the CAR BUS riders. Thank you.
Farmer Day in Preschool!! Homecoming Week at Alma is always funny.
Thanks to first grade for a great field trip today to Parker Pioneer. I was just informed that some parents only had to pay $5 for admission to the park. This of course would throw up a red flag since we requested $7 per student. I simply want to share with all our parents that we were quoted that cost per child and to our knowledge that is still what we are paying per student. That price was for admission and nothing more. I just don't want anyone to think that we are charging students more than the admission cost. Why parents were charged $5 and students $7, we do not know. Thank you for your time to read this clarification.
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:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Immunization Record
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.
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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.