FYI!!
Everyone is invited!! Mr. Pipkin would like everyone to join “Alma Spikes Art with Mr. Pipkin” on Facebook. I hope you join the page for art fun.
This is not a requirement or part of AMI responsibilities. (Search the title if the link doesn’t work)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/543173933261937/
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.