Pocahontas Elementary School

Kindergarten Registration!!!! August 11, 2020, 1:00-7:00 p.m. All Kindergarten students registering for the 2020-2021 school year are asked to bring the following information. Birth Certificate Immunization Record Social Security Card Kindergarten Physical (Students that attended Alma Spikes Preschool or Head Start Preschool should already have this on file at the building.) This includes individuals that have already submitted a data form to the building and those interested in enrolling as a virtual student. All incoming Kindergarten students will be assigned their pre-assessment date at this time of registering. Pre-assessment defined: One third of the Kindergarten class will be brought into the building on August 24, 25, and 26. They will be assessed for basic entry level knowledge by Kindergarten teachers. This information is used to determine classroom placement for the grade level. These assessments will be finished by 1:00 p.m. each day and parents are welcome to pick their child up at that time on their assigned assessment day. Placement will be completed on August 27th and Kindergarten Open House will be scheduled for that afternoon from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Parents will be asked to complete the Chromebook acceptance or denial form before leaving on August 27th. All Kindergarten students will attend for the first time on Friday, August 28th. 1. Due to the possibility of several people in the building at one time, we do ask that everyone wear a mask when you are not able to social distance. 2. All plans are subject to change with new guidelines and/or restrictions established.

Alma Spikes Orientation-Open House 2020-2021 We will be hosting an Open House in place of our traditional orientation night this year! "Parents Make a Difference" School Visit 2020-2021 For: Preschool, First Grade and Second Grade When: August 11, 2020, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Teachers will be in their rooms and available for visits from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to attend with a parent to meet their new teacher and drop off their supplies in the classroom. Parents will be asked to complete the Chromebook acceptance or denial forms before leaving that day. If you plan to use the Virtual option for those grade levels, this will also be the time to checkout a Chromebook or sign the denial form stating that you will use your own device. Therefore, still make plans to attend this Open House. Looking forward to seeing you here! Be on the lookout for the future post which will address new students and incoming Kindergartner registration. 1. Due to the possibility of several people in the building at one time, we do ask that everyone wear a mask when you are not able to social distance. 2. All plans are subject to change with new guidelines and/or restrictions established.

Backpack to School Program Announced!!

Pocahontas Public School District Opportunities for Learning 2020-2021 https://5il.co/igpy

Dear Alma Parents, There are not many answers that can be given at this time but hopefully some information will be helpful. Plans are currently being formulated about the opening of school. The American Academy of Pediatrics stated, "...all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school." The state of Arkansas is following this idea. The district has formed our, "Ready for Learning" team that will be working on details of how school will be organized and more information will be shared from the district level. I am simply posting this for Alma Spikes parents because I know you are concerned about your child's school experience. Thank you for your patience and understanding that your child's school experience is important to us too.

In an effort to serve our patrons and students, please fill out the this form to give us as much information around your home internet situation. This info will help us understand and tailor our efforts to provide equal education to all. https://forms.gle/ZHdLwrp5ULBbFCnw8

Latest information of school opening for 2020-2021 school year. https://5il.co/hgh9

Alma Spikes Yearbooks are here!!!!! Distribution will be Tuesday, June 9th. From 9:00 to 3:00. Pull up to the front of the building and once purchase is verified, we will bring the book out to your car.

Reminder!!!!!! Alma Spikes student item pick up today. Parents are invited to drive through the parking lot to collect items from their classroom teacher. Yearbooks have still not arrived so that will be a later pickup. Distribution time will be 3:30-5:30

Alma Spikes will be having our second student material distribution next Monday, June 1st. Parents are invited to drive through the parking lot to collect items from their classroom teacher. Yearbooks have still not arrived so that will be a later pickup. Distribution time will be 3:30-5:30

We would like to thank Chad Overman and the American Made Store for helping us out during this fourth nine weeks. The use of his buildings was priceless.

Some have asked about the Self Reporting form for AMI days 1-9. Paper copies are in the distribution buildings or the link below will take you to the website to print one. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/alma-spikes/documents

Attention Parents!!! The Distribution Buildings will be closing on May 18th. That will be the last day to drop off completed AMI material in those buildings.

Alma Spikes Item distribution is tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th. Classroom teachers will be out front from 11:00-1:00 and 3:30-5:30. They will be lining the drive through at the front of the building. Cars will enter at the second grade playground entrance(bus entrance) and pull forward until they locate their classroom teacher. Remember: Social Distancing requires that you do not leave your vehicle. Spring Pictures and Yearbooks have not arrived and therefore require another pickup later in May. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

PBS AMI Materials for Week 7, May 11-15, are now online. Paper copies will be in the distribution buildings tomorrow. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/alma-spikes/browse/130086

I found the problem with the previous link. This is updated link for PBS AMI Materials Week 6, May 4-8. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/alma-spikes/browse/127816

Alma Spikes-Student Item Distribution Thursday, May 7th Teachers will be stationed along the sidewalk at Alma Spikes to distribute their students' items. Parents will simply pull through the drive, stop at their child's teacher and be handed their bagged belongings. Distribution Times: 11:00-1:00 and 3:30-5:30 Preschool - Second Grade Distancing is still important so you are asked to remain in your vehicle. Do not walk up. Please contact your classroom teacher directly if you prefer not to pick up your child's items. Spring Pictures will be part of this pick up but yearbooks have not arrived. We can do a similar distribution when they come in. Library and classroom books should be returned on this day as well. This will be a drive by drop off. Thank you, Shawn Carter

PBS AMI Material for Week 5, April 27-May 1. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/alma-spikes/browse/125576 I will be putting hard copies in the buildings on Thursday, April 23.

Alma Team: Relay for Life Challenge results. Total raised by Alma Spikes students is $1786 !!!!! The Winning classroom is Ms. Due with 217 links in their chain. Second place went to Mrs. Simonton's room with 216 links. Thanks to everyone for supporting the Alma Team and our Relay for Life Fundraiser.

I want to encourage parents to use EZschoolpay.com to close out their lunchroom charges as soon as possible. By Federal Guidelines, those accounts can not be in the negative at the end of the year. If you are not set up to pay online you can contact Mrs. Moore at the Central Office to make arrangements.