Mrs. Robison's Classroom Blog

Valentine's Lunch

2012-02-08T14:50:00.002-06:00

We are going to order McDonald's for our Valentine's lunch on Friday, February 17.
The prices are:
6 Chicken Nuggets and Small Fry - $4.50
McDouble Cheeseburger and Small Fry - $2.50

**Everyone does not have to order - only those that want it! :)

Also the following people have volunteered to bring party food:
Chips - Corey
Dip - Sarah Todd Floyd
Cookie Cake - Ty
Cupcakes - Isabel
Drinks - Mary and Caden
Ice - Ty

Please remember to bring a shoe box to school! Thanks everyone! I know they will have so much fun!

2012-02-08T14:48:00.001-06:00

Dear Parents,

Mr. Mathews, our high school Spanish teacher has some extended family members who lost their home and an infant child in a fire last night in Montgomery. We ask that your thoughts and prayers be with this family during this difficult time. We would like to help by donating clothing items to the family members who lived in the house. There were three other young girls. Paisley, age 2 (3T clothes and 7 shoe in children's), Macy, age 5 (5T in clothing and 9 shoe in children's), Gracie, age 7 (6/7 clothing but not sure on shoe size, maybe 11 or 12). The adults in the household include Wes and Hope Bohannon (father and mother) and Steve and Michelle Bohannon (grandparents). I also have sizes for the adults if your are interested in helping in that way, email me and I will be glad to give you that information. I know these items are needed as soon as possible. If you would like to help, please send items to school and we will get them to Mr. Mathews.

Thank you,
Mrs. Robison

Valentine's Day Party!

2012-02-02T12:07:00.002-06:00

We will have our Valentine's Party on February 17 (the Friday after Valentine's Day.)

The children can exchange Valentines with the other students on this day, and since we put both classes together to party, please send enough for everyone.
Everyone needs to bring a shoe box to school. We will decorate these before the party so everyone can have a Valentine "Mailbox."
Also, Parents, I have some pink and red wrapping paper but I don't think it will be enough for all the shoe boxes so if you could pick up a roll or two for us that would be great!

Mrs. Robison's Class
1. Gage
2. Megan A.
3. Davis
4. Miranda
5. Jackson
6. Caden
7. Corey
8. Ivy
9. Sarah Todd
10. Matalie
11. Payne
12. Porter
13. Mary
14. Shelby
15. Isabel
16. Ty
17. Megan S.

Mrs. Barron's Class
1. Ansley
2. Kennedy
3. Rustyn
4. Brax
5. Cody
6. Sarah Elizabeth
7. Amanda
8. Blake
9. Molly
10. Cole
11. Sophie
12. Abby
13. Nick
14. Gavin
15. Peyton
16. Izzy
17. Holt

January 30, 2012

2012-01-30T15:51:00.002-06:00

Folders were sent home today - please sign and return tomorrow.

Office Reminders:
The Can Food Drive deadline has been extended until tomorrow.

Attention for grades 4-12: The gazebo is not a drop off for students.

The Regional Basketball Tournament will be Wednesday.

Information about Jump Rope for Heart will be sent home tomorrow.

Book Fair and Can Food Drive

2012-01-25T11:43:00.004-06:00

Book Fair
The Book Fair is in the library this week from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. everyday. Feel free to shop using the on-line option through February 3rd. If you have any questions about the Book Fair, contact Mrs. Hinson via email plalibrary@yahoo.com or through the main office at 566-2023. The link to the library's page is:

http://pikelib.blogspot.com/p/library-information.html

Can Food Drive

The Can Food Drive deadline has been extended to Jan. 31st. At present, the leaders for the free lunch are Mrs. Powell’s 6th grade followed closely by Mrs. Sanders’s 6th grade. For grades 7-12, the 10th grade is leading with the 7th and 8th grades close behind.

January 17, 2012

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The 4th grade may enter the Junior Baked Foods Competition on Friday, Jan. 20th. Your item must be homemade. (That means no boxed cakes, cookies, or pies.) You must include a recipe with your baked good item. You may enter an item in each of the three categories if you wish. Only one item per category. On the morning of the 20th a table will be set up for your entries in the cafetorium. Please make sure to put your name at the bottom of your recipe and tape it to the bottom of your item. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bragg.

The SGA is having their Can Food Driver. It will end January 20th. SGA representatives please visit your assigned homerooms and remind them to please bring cans. Classes in grades K4-6 and 7-12 who bring the most non perishable food items will win lunch! Last year we contributed approximately 2700 cans to local food banks. Let’s try to top that!

Can Drive

2012-01-10T14:58:00.001-06:00

The SGA will begin their Can Food Drive on Monday, Jan. 9th. Classes in grades K4-6 and 7-12 who bring the most non perishable food items will win lunch! Last year we contributed approximately 2700 cans to local food banks. Let’s try to top that!

Deer Hunt Announcement

2012-01-09T14:35:00.003-06:00

The annual deer hunt will be January 13-15, 2012. This is the largest fund raiser for our school. We are asking for each family to send $5.00 or a homemade dessert. The desserts need to be delivered to the school office by 8 a.m. on Friday the 13^th. If you choose to send money, please send it in an envelope labeled “deer hunt”. Thank you for helping to make this a successful fund raiser!

January 03, 2012

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The Junior/Senior Baked Foods Competition will be Friday, Jan. 20th. Your item must be homemade. (That means no boxed cakes, cookies, or pies.) You must include a recipe with your baked good item. You may enter an item in each of the three categories if you wish. Only one item per categories. On the morning of the 20th a table will be set up for your entries in the cafetorium. Please make sure to put your name at the bottom of your recipe and tape it to the bottom of your item. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Bragg.

The Varsity Cheerleaders will have a Cheerleading Clinic Saturday, Jan. 7th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to watch from 11:30 until 12:00. The clinic will be in the gym and is for K4-6th grade. Cost is $30.00 and this includes a treat. Bring form and money to the clinic.

Elementary report cards will go out on Jan. 6th.

4. Please check lost and found for any items you might have lost.

Thank you!

2011-12-16T08:02:00.000-06:00

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful Christmas gifts! I loved them all! I can't believe this year is half way over. I have had the best time this year getting to know all my "kids" and I know we will have a great 2nd semester. See you on January 03, 2012!

I love you all! - Mrs. Robison

Christmas Reminders

2011-12-12T12:49:00.000-06:00

Please remember that we are doing our Charlotte's Web unit this week. The test will be on Thursday instead of Friday.
Folders were sent home today, please sign and return tomorrow.
Tomorrow is our Pizza Lunch.
Wednesday is Polar Express day. Wear your Pajamas. **Also if you have the Polar Express Movie at home please send it tomorrow for our class to watch on Wednesday.
Thursday is our Christmas Party - please bring a gift to swap. Remember we are swapping school supplies and please do not go over $10 and wrap them. Also please remember to bring the goodies for our party.
Friday, December 16, is the last day before Christmas and we will dismiss at 11:50.For the students who come on Friday we will be watching movies and cleaning the classroom to start a new semester. Students will need to bring a snack and drink that day because the lunchroom will be closed

Christmas Week Schedule

2011-12-05T11:48:00.001-06:00

Folders were sent home today, December 05. Please sign and return tomorrow, December 06.

Please send the $4 for pizza and the $2 for Polar Express as soon as possible!

The schedule for next week is:

Monday, December 12, we will go watch the 2nd and 3rd grade Christmas play dress rehearsal.

Tuesday, December 13, we will have our PIZZA Lunch! We are going to have our lunch on
Tuesday instead of Thursday since it is a whole day. Please send $4 for lunch.

Wednesday, December 14, is Polar Express Day! Wear your pajamas and send $2 for milk and cookies.

Thursday, December 15, is our Christmas Party and we will dismiss at 11:50. bring a gift of school supplies wrapped to play "Dirty Santa." Please do not go over $10 on gifts. Also, the following people have volunteered to bring:.
Drinks - Mary, Corey, and Matalie
Cooler - Payne
Cups/Plates - Miranda
Cupcakes - Isabel
Cookies - Davis, Megan S.
Ruffles Chips/Dip - Sarah Todd
Scoops - Jack, Shelby
Rotel - Porter
Dip - Caden
***Please feel free to send anything else you would like!

Friday, December 16, is the last day before Christmas and we will dismiss at 11:50.

Letter from Santa

2011-12-02T12:25:00.001-06:00

We got a letter from Santa today! Thanks to the elf that told Santa everyone has been so good!

2011-11-29T11:12:00.001-06:00

Announcement from the office - If you need to have a remake on your school day pictures, please come by the office and sign the form.
The Patriot Marketplace will be Thursday from 11-4 and Friday from 8-12. The Patriot Marketplace (which will replace the PTO dollar store gift shop) will have a booth at the holiday market. Art Department will sell the ornaments that students are making and outside vendors will be here to sell merchandise. Students may preview or shop on Dec. 1st and shop again on Dec. 2nd. The PTO is also sponsoring a themed gift basket silent auction. By November 30th, we are asking each student to bring an item (no matter how small or large) to add to the grade level assigned basket. The items will be arranged into several baskets and on display for auction throughout the holiday market. We thank you in advance for your support to this new fund raiser. You can check the announcement page for more information!

There is a flyer I sent home today concerning an art fundraiser. The children have made a precious ornament and gift to you for Christmas. Please send $10.00 to cover the cost for supplies by Dec. 7th.

Our class Christmas Party will be on Thursday, December 15. The kids have decided to play "School Supplies Dirty Santa." Please send the school supplies wrapped as a Christmas present and keep the cost less than $10. They also voted on a pizza lunch and I will let you know soon what the cost will be. Since it is only a half day, we will have our present swap first and eat an early lunch second.

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, November 30 - Due date to bring in Christmas basket item(Auburn/Alabama/Troy items) and Kirby banking (Children with accounts can place a deposit)

Thursday, December 1- 11:00-4:00- Holiday Market

Friday, December 2- 8:00-12:00- Holiday Market

Wednesday, December 7 - $10 due for Christmas ornament

Wednesday, December 14- Polar Express Day for grades K4-4th - The children will wear their pj's to school and enjoy cookies and milk with Santa! and Kirby Banking

Thursday, December 15- **Christmas Party/ School will dismiss at 11:50
Friday, December 16- Dismiss at 11:50
Dec. 19 - Jan.2 - Christmas Holidays

Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Students return to school

Book Drive and Doughnuts with Daddy

2011-11-16T13:07:00.001-06:00

PTO will host a Book Drive November 16th-18th where parents can donate gently used books at the morning drop off that will be cataloged and used in our school library!!! We do need volunteers to help these mornings to receive the books during drop off.

*Sign up sheets are located on the bulletin board outside the main office.

Doughnuts with Daddy has been scheduled for November 18th from 7:15-8:00 in the cafetorium. This special time is for anyone school wide.

Details: We will be ordering the doughnuts from Daylight Doughnuts. The doughnuts are $7.00/doz.

*For anyone wanting to help or contribute to buying the doughnuts, the sign up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the main office.

Iron Bowl

2011-11-16T11:21:00.001-06:00

Since we will be dressing for our program tomorrow, and we won't be here next week, the class decided to wear their "Iron Bowl" clothes tomorrow. Everyone pick your team and show your spirit!

Patriot Marketplace

2011-11-16T11:18:00.001-06:00

This year’s Patriot Marketplace will be December 1st from 11:00am to 4:00pm and December 2nd from 8:00am to 12noon. As always, a great number of vendors will be at school so you may shop. The PTO will also have a booth for students to shop for family Christmas gifts instead of hosting a second Christmas Store later in December.

The PTO is sponsoring themed gift baskets to be a part of the silent auction. By November 29th, we are asking each student to bring an item (no matter how small or large) to add to the grade level assigned basket. The items will be arranged into several baskets and on display for auction throughout the holiday market. We thank you in advance for your support to this new fund raiser.

We look forward to seeing you at the Marketplace!

K4 and K5 - Arts and Craft item

1st grade - Pamper Yourself item

2nd grade - Barbie or Super Hero item

3rd grade - Barbie or Super Hero item

4th grade - Alabama, Auburn or Troy item

5th grade - Candles/Fragrance item

6th grade - Kitchen item

7th grade - Grill item

8th grade - Stationary item

9th grade - Christmas item

10th grade - Car Wash item

11th and 12th grade - Alabama, Auburn or Troy item

Thanksgiving Program and other announcements

2011-11-14T15:04:00.001-06:00

Thanksgiving Program:
The program is at 11:00 on Friday with the Thanksgiving Feast following. Please remember to send in your Thanksgiving Lunch Order Form as soon as possible. Remember you can pay Friday but I need to know how many are coming by Wednesday.

From the school:

SGA is collecting pop tops for Children’s Hospital again this year. Please contribute.
The Cookie Dough Sales will go through tomorrow. Please get your orders into Mrs.Dillard and help the SGA with their projects. The classes selling the most in grades K4-6 and 7-12 will receive a pizza party.
Pick up on the veggie sales is Thursday, November 17th. Please remind your parents.
Next week is Thanksgiving Holidays. We will be out all week.
Thanks to the Termites and Pee Wees who rode in the Troy University Parade last Sat.

Reading Test Rescheduled and Communication Folders

2011-11-09T11:51:00.001-06:00

Our Reading Test and VOCAB Quiz will be rescheduled for Monday since this is a short week and we have been working very hard on our program. Our spelling test is still scheduled for tomorrow but we will also push back our Math VOCAB quiz to Tuesday.

I am sending home everyone's communication folder today, even though it is not Monday, because there were several things that needed to be sent home. Please make sure to check your child's folder for the following:

The Thanksgiving lunch order form - the order form envelope needs to be returned as soon as possible. If you do not have the money for all of your guests, please include them in your number of people and they can pay on Friday.
School Day Pictures
Football Certificate
And other handouts for 4-H Auburn Football day, Rec Basketball, and Upward Basketball.

Reminders: 11/07: edline and homecoming parade

2011-11-07T14:42:00.000-06:00

A note will be sent home today about Edline as far as grades and mass email availability. Deadline for parents sign and return for high is Friday. Elementary is due back on Wednesday, Nov. 9th. No paper progress reports will be sent home.

The Pee Wee and Termite Banquet is Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 6:30 in the cafetorium.

The Cookie Dough Sales will go through Nov. 15th. The classes selling the most in grades K4-6 and 7-12 will receive a pizza party.

Friday, Nov. 11th is a school holiday.

Pee Wee and Termite Football Players and Cheerleaders - The SGA would like for you to ride on the PLA school float for the Troy University Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning, November 12, 2011. The floats will be lined up along South Three Notch Street - ours is #15 with is closer to Walt's. Please be there by 8:15 as the parade starts at 9:00. The parade will end at the intersection of Elm and Griffin Streets. Players and cheerleaders should wear uniforms. If you have questions, please call Kim Dillard, SGA sponsor, at 372-1138.

October 31, 2011

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Happy Halloween! Folders will be sent home today, 10/31. Please sign and return tomorrow, 11/01.

Reminders:

The Pee Wee and Termite Banquet is Tuesday, Nov. 8^th at 6:30 in the cafetorium.
Please make sure you have sent addresses and stamps.
This Wednesday is the day to turn in Veggie Orders.
SGA will collect pop tops for Children’s Hospital again this year.
Friday, November 11, is a school holiday.
The Thanksgiving Program will be Friday, November 18th.

This "Boo" sign is a free printable from andersruff.com :)

Fall Festival, Party, Basketball, and Addresses

2011-10-25T10:58:00.001-05:00

Thank you so much for all the volunteers! See you at the Fall Festival!

6:00 - 6:30: Jo Starling
6:30 - 7:00: Stacie Black/Jodie Singleton
7:00 - 7:30: Nelly Robledo
7:30 - 8:00: Amy Floyd

Please remember that the Halloween Party is on Friday and I need the money for lunch before then. And thanks to Suzanne Shirley for picking up the Firehouse on Friday.

Boys, please remember to send back the basketball form if you are interested in playing. I need to get those back to Coach Pickett as soon as I can.

And lastly, please send in your addresses and stamps for the Thanksgiving invitations - I am going to print the invitations, envelopes, and decorations at the UPS store and I need to know how many to make.

Halloween Party and Thanksgiving Program

2011-10-24T14:49:00.002-05:00

Halloween Party

Our Halloween Party is this Friday at 12:00pm. We will be having Firehouse Subs for lunch so everyone needs to send $3.50 as soon as possible. Also, the following people have signed up to bring:

Chips – Jack and Isabel

Dip – Miranda and Sarah Todd

Cookies – Porter

Cupcakes – Matalie

Sweets – Ty

Drinks – Ivy, Caden, and Megan A.

Cooler with ice – Mary

If you would like to send anything else please do so!

Thanksgiving Program
The Thanksgiving program for the 4th grade will be on Friday, November 18, before Thanksgiving Break. (Remember we have a whole week for Thanksgiving break this year.)

We will be working on addressing envelopes in class so please send your address and a stamp so we can send an invitation. If you would like to invite anyone else please send their addresses and stamps for their invitations.

A Thanksgiving lunch will follow the program and order forms will be sent with the invitations.

We will be assigning parts for this program this week. Please work with your child to make sure they learn their part.

Please let me know when you can work our Wheel of Fortune booth at the fall festival!

Halloween Party

2011-10-20T11:50:00.002-05:00

Our Halloween Party will be on Friday, October 28 at 12:00. We will be having Firehouse Subs for our Halloween Party lunch so please send $3.50. Also, some children have signed up to bring the following:

Chips - Jack and Isabel
Dip - Miranda and Sarah Todd
Cookies - Porter
Cupcakes - Matalie
Sweets - Ty
Drinks - Ivy, Caden, Megan A.
Cooler with ice - Mary

*If you would like to send anything else please do so! Thanks!

The Fall Festival is the Thursday before our party, Oct. 27 - and I will need at least 4 parents to volunteer to work our Wheel of Fortune Booth. Thanks!

Bushel and a Peck

2011-10-17T13:31:00.001-05:00

You can practice our Grandparent's Day song here: Bushel and a Peck

Field Trip and Thanksgiving Program

2011-10-17T12:11:00.000-05:00

Please remember about our field trip to Daybreak Farms Corn Maze Adventures in Greenville, AL on Wednesday, October 19, 2011. The address is 3622 Honoraville Road, Greenville, AL 36037

Drivers for the field trip are: (Please make sure the office has a copy of your license and insurance)

1. Cae Allen
2. Nelly Robledo
3. Missy Ramage
4. Jo Starling
5. Jodie Singleton
6. Wes Norman *** Wes Norman is unable to attend – If anyone would like to take his place please let me know ASAP! Thanks! VSR
7. Kim Sasser
8. Amanda Paul
9. Christy Laviner
10. Daryl Calhoun

• Everyone will need to bring a lunch that does not need to be heated and a couple drinks (no cokes) in a throw away lunch bag – there is one in their communication folders. Parent drivers please put a cooler in your car to keep lunches and drinks cold. Also, since we will be traveling during our normal snack time, you may want to send a morning snack to be eaten in the car on the way there.

• Pumpkins will be available to purchase starting at $2 and going up depending on the size, so if you would like to buy one please bring money.

• We will need to leave no later than 8:00am so everyone needs to make sure they get to school before 7:45am.

• The MAiZe website: http://www.themaize.com

The Thanksgiving program for the 4th grade will be on Friday, November 18, before Thanksgiving Break. (Remember we have a whole week for Thanksgiving break this year)

We will be working on addressing envelopes in class so please send your address and a stamp so we can send an invitation. If you would like to invite anyone else please send their addresses and additional stamps. I need all addresses and stamps by Friday, October 28 so I can know how many invitations and envelops to have made.

A Thanksgiving lunch will follow the program and order forms will be sent with the invitations.

Grandparent's Day

2011-10-14T08:08:00.001-05:00

Grandparent’s Day is scheduled for Friday, October 21st for grades K4-6 in the cafetorium. This is a time for children to invite a grandparent, godparent or special visitor for a program. Unfortunately, we do not have the space for our parents and reserve this program for grandparents or special visitor. The first program will begin at 1:00 and the second program will begin at 1:30.

The first program will feature the 5th and 6th graders in a “Presentation of Seasons.” The grandparents of these students will meet in the cafetorium and may visit the book fair with their grandchildren following the program.

After a short intermission, the second program will consist of each homeroom (K4-4) presenting a simple song, poem or story. Each homeroom will be featured on the stage for their part and will then go back to the classroom. After each homeroom has presented, the grandparents will be invited to the child’s classroom for dismissal and may visit the book fair.

Please make certain that students understand their dismissal plans since the program will conclude near the end of the school day. We do look forward to hosting a special day for our special loved ones.

Message from PTO

2011-10-07T07:56:00.000-05:00

PARENTS: please check your tie-dyed field trip t-shirts to make sure they are not defective. What to look for: cracking of design, fading of colors, ink coming completely off. If you have any of these problems please return the shirt. Please put the shirt in a bag with a note that has the child's name and homeroom teacher. The bags need to dropped off in the office with Mrs. Trecy. Please don't hesitate to send your DEFECTIVE shirt back. The PTO wants you to be satisfied with your purchase and we will gladly replace the shirt for you. Thank you for your patience and understanding regarding this issue.

If you have any questions please call Mandie Baker.

Mandie Baker
Pike Liberal Arts School
PTO Vice-President

334-221-8467 cell
334-566-2842 home
334-566-2023 leave message at school
mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com
mandiebaker@sprint.blackberry.net

4-H form and upcoming dates

2011-10-04T14:20:00.000-05:00

Folders went home today, October 4. Please sign and return in the morning. Please help your child complete the 4-H enrollment form that is in the folder, and return ASAP. This is also important because our next unit in Language will be on writing letters and many students need to learn their addresses! Thanks :)

Gift wrap sales have been extended until Friday, October 7. There will be a PTO meeting this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and this Friday is the last day of this nine weeks. Also, AR goals must be met by Friday afternoon.

Also don't forget that the beginning of next week, October 10-12, is our Fall Break. The book fair will be the week of, October 17-21. Our field trip to Daybreak Farms is October 19. Grandparent's Day is October 21 - we will have more information about this soon. And the Fall Festival is on October 27 from 6:00-8:00. We will need parent volunteers for this and I will let you know what our booth is when it has been assigned. Thanks!

Red Ribbon Week will be October 24- 28 and the dress up for the week is:
Monday - BE RED-Y WHEN ASKED! Wear red that day. SGA will pass out ribbons for students.
Tuesday - DON’T BE MIXED UP WITH DRUGS! Wear mixed up, or mismatched clothing.
Wednesday - BE TWICE AS STRONG! Dress as twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.
Thursday - DON’T BE SCARED TO TAKE A STAND! Wear you Halloween costume.
Friday - BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR DECISION! Wear pajamas. No spaghetti straps on tops.

Gift Wrap Sales and Other Dates

2011-09-26T14:48:00.000-05:00

Folders went home today(9/26). Please sign and return in the morning(9/27).

Gift wrap sales start today.

Here are some important upcoming dates:
Tuesday, Sept. 27th the following pictures will be made: Termite Cheerleaders at 3:00 and Termite Football at 3:30.

October 3 - Professional Development Day (Teacher In-service) - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

October 10-12 - Fall Break

October 17-21 - Book Fair

October 21 - Grandparent's Day (TBA)

October 27 - Fall Festival 6:00-8:00 (More details later)

Wagon Parade

2011-09-22T11:28:00.000-05:00

The Wagon Parade is at 10:45 in the morning. The K4-4th will parade between high school building and the gym and then make their way to the field. The Homecoming Pep Rally is at 11:15 and everyone will be dismissed from school at 12:00.

Don't forget to were your surfing clothes for the parade tomorrow!

Muffins with Mom! Message from PTO

2011-09-21T07:58:00.000-05:00

Muffins with Mom!

Thursday September 22, 2011 7:00am - 8:00am PLAS Cafateria

Muffins with Mom is a "come and go" event for students k4 - 4th grade and their Mommies. The cost is $5 per family and will be collected at the door. All Mommies are encouraged to come have a muffin and juice with your child(ren) before going to work or starting the rest of your day.

Please come have a quick muffin with your child while also supporting the PTO.

Information is on www.pikelib.com under announcements, PTO tab.

Also find us on Facebook PLAS PTO News

If you have any questions please contact Mandie Baker.
mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com
566-2842 home
334-221-8467 cell

Thank you for supporting PLAS PTO,
Mandie Baker
PTO Vice-President

Novel Units

2011-09-19T15:13:00.000-05:00

We will be doing novel studies for reading for the next 3 weeks. Our class will be reading A Bear Called Paddington. They were issued books from the library today that they may take home, however every student must have their book in class everyday. We will be using them everyday!!! We will have vocabulary from the chapters we are reading each week as well as a study guide as usual every Thursday. We will also be doing spelling from our regular book. I love Paddington bear and I know they will too! :)

Also, even though Friday is a very fun day, we still have to take our Spelling and Reading Tests and VOCAB Quiz. Remember - the faster everyone comes in and gets to work, the faster we will be done and can get ready for the parade.

Dress Up Days

2011-09-19T15:07:00.003-05:00

Please do not bring swords of any kind for ninja and pirate days.

2011-09-14T15:00:00.000-05:00

Please remember to send things for our Homecoming Wagon (scroll down to read all about it)- We also really need some blue paint and blue and white glitter. Thanks!

Picture Information

2011-09-12T11:03:00.000-05:00

K4-4th grade school day pictures will be taken tomorrow. 5th – 7th graders will be taken on Wednesday, and 8th -11th grade and make-up is Thursday

The following pictures will be made on: Thursday, Sept. 22-Varsity Football-7th period; Monday, Sept. 26th – JV Volleyball-6th period and Varsity Volleyball-7th period; Tuesday, Sept. 27th – JV Football- 6th period, Termite Cheerleaders at 3:00 and Termite Football at 3:30.

Homecoming Week: September 19-23

2011-09-08T11:51:00.000-05:00

The Homecoming theme this year is "Around the World."
The Patriots will play Hooper Academy Colts.

Dress Up Days for the week:
Monday - Pike Rules! Dress up like kings and queens from England.
Tuesday - Kick the Colts! Dress up like ninjas or karate from Japan.
Wednesday - Hook Hooper! Dress up like pirates from Tortuga.
Thursday - Best team Around the World! Wear Homecoming shirt or jerseys & cheerleader uniforms.
Friday - K4-4th dress to match wagon theme - 4th Grade theme is "Surf over the Colts" for the state California

We will work on our wagon next week. We will create a beach/ocean theme. If you have boogie boards, noodles, a small umbrella, beach balls or other "beachy" things please send them labeled with your child's name.

HOMECOMING DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 - Assembly (We will not attend)
10:30 - K4-4th will line up in front of high school building for parade.
10:45 - Wagon parade -We will parade between high school building and the gym and make our way to the field. Parents are to line the parade route and then join us at the stadium. Please do not come to the classroom.
11:15 - Pep rally
12:00 - School wide dismissal

**We will have snack but lunch will not be served at school.

Game Announcement and Field Trip Info

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This Friday we play Monroe Academy. All Patriot fans are urged to join the “White Out” by wearing white to the game. The Sports Booster urges you to purchase a white game day shirt for $12.00 to wear. They will be selling the shirts tonight during the JV game and tomorrow during lunch.
Also, I have updated the Field Trip information page!

School Holiday Monday

2011-09-02T15:23:00.001-05:00

Don't forget that Monday is a School Holiday! See you Tuesday! :)

Online Math Book

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Our wonderful math book has a TON of online resources at www.macmillanmh.com/math/ but you can also view the entire book online (this is great if one is forgotten at school...) at http://macmillanmh.com/ose/ with the access code FB8D0224DB.

HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS:

2011-08-24T09:22:00.000-05:00

Order forms will be sent home today. The deadline for order forms to be turned by in is Monday, August 29th. The shirts are really cool this year-so get your orders in early!

Message from PTO

2011-08-23T08:02:00.000-05:00

REWARDS....REWARDS....REWARDS....

We have 2 different contest going on right now for the PLA students.

1. The Pizza Party Contest!!!!!
How it works: this is based on the number of discount cards that each class sells. We know that some classes have more students than others, so we are going to base it on the %.
WINNERS:
1 class winner K4-6th grade
1 class winner 7th-9th grade
1 class winner 10th-12th grade
Each winning class will have a pizza party provided by the PTO!

2. The 100% Contest!!!!
How it works: each student must have a parent sign up for PTO, the students must buy a field trip t-shirt and each student must sell 10 or more discount cards. The class that has each student participate 100% will win! There can be more than one class that wins. We would be happy to have every class win!!
WINNERS: receive all 3 below!
Pizza Party
Ice Cream Party
No Homework Pass (one per student)

OVERALL 100% winner with most % of sales will get a surprise from the PTO.

We wanted to give the students an incentive for all their hard work. We hope this will motivate them to sell cards, get their parents to join PTO and buy a field trip t-shirt.

Thank you for supporting the PTO! Many of you are already members for 2011-2012. It's AWESOME to see the positive energy, desire and drive that all of you have when it comes to the growing needs of our school. Without all of you the PTO can not exist. As our school grows, so do the educational and physical needs. The PTO wants to be there every step of the way to help with any need that may arise. As a member of PTO, you are a vital part in the continuous growth and maintenance of our precious PIKE LIBERAL ARTS SCHOOL. If you have not joined PTO and would like to, you can message me or download the form from the announcements page of the website at http://www.facebook.com/l/lAQBRna_BAQCCDkMvq1NWuTzphvP4HU0xJIAbk9xqeWlSRA/www.pikelib.com.

Thank You!

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Thank you to Mary Ramage for bringing a NEW pencil sharpener for our class!

Announcement

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The Pike County Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassador Program has asked our school’s help in collecting teddy bears for the local police stations, hospitals, and other organizations. These teddy bears will be given out to children for comfort in their times of trouble. Drop off your teddy bears at the main office or Mrs. Carr’s office. We will begin on Wednesday and collect until Halloween. Teddy bears and stuffed animals should be 12 inches tall and they should be clean.

Message from PTO

2011-08-12T11:30:00.001-05:00

PLAS: PATRIOTS if you ordered a t-shirt from the PTO and received a partial order or no shirt...don't be alarmed. We sold out, but we will have more starting tomorrow though next Wednesday. If you have questions, FB me, call 566-2842h, call 334-221-8467c, or leave a msg at PLA. Thanks for your support & patience. ~ Mandie

Also, forms will be in your communication folders for T-Shirts and Discount cards.

Reading and Math

2011-08-10T15:31:00.000-05:00

We are almost through our first week of school! Everyone is doing great adjusting to TWO teachers and keeping organized! Great Job! I wanted to tell you about a couple things that are going on in Reading and Math:

In Math we are working on Multiplication Speed Drills. We have begun with the 2-3 tables. The speed drill has 25 multiplication and 25 division problems and they are allowed 5 min. We will do the speed drills about five times, but once a student has made a 100, or missed none, they no longer have to do them. After most, or all, have completed the drill with a 100 we will move on to the next set. I will let you know when we are going to move on to the next set so you can practice at home.

We do Reading VOCAB every Monday. I will try to post the VOCAB on my blog because some words are not listed in the back of the book. Everyone will need to make sure they have their VOCAB defined for Tuesday because we start writing VOCAB sentences and using them when we read the story. Also, they will have a VOCAB Quiz on Fridays after their Reading Test. This will include matching definitions to the words and starting this week, filling in a sentence with a VOCAB word. The matching part is exactly like the definitions they were given or looked up so it is very important that they are studied every week!!! To study for their Reading Test, I give them a Study Guide every Thursday. They should be looked over on Thursday night to prepare for the test on Friday. Both the VOCAB and Study Guide will be turned in Friday morning.

Fourth Grade Supply List

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Plastic supply box
Crayons -24 count
Crayola colored pencils
Bottle of glue
Ruler (centimeter and inch markings)
1 dozen Ticonderoga pencils
Crayola magic markers
Watercolor paint set
1 Steno pad
1 highlighter
2 plastic 3-ring binders or 3/5 subject notebooks
3 pocket folders (plastic or laminated)
2 packs loose-leaf paper
Fiskar scissors - sharp tip
Paper towels
Kleenex tissue
Clorox cleaning wipes
Baby wipes
Antibacterial soap
Hand sanitizer
Bookbag

Please unpack everything from its packaging, label everything with a black sharpie, and put everything into busy boxes (plastic supply box.)

Friday, May 13

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The State Notebooks must be turned in Monday, 5/16, for an EXTRA CREDIT TEST GRADE :) in Language & History. It will not be counted against students if they do not turn this project in, but it can help bring up averages in these subjects. We will not accept this project after Monday. THANKS!!!!

***Please scroll down for party information.

***Lunches for next week on Wednesday, May 18th will be:
Chicken baskets
Crinkle fries/Curly fries
Potato logs
Soft taco
Hot dog

Thursday, May 19th will be:

Chicken Basket
Crinkle fries/Curly fries
Hamburger
Cheeseburger

Chili cheese Fries

4th Grade End of the Year Party

2011-05-09T10:06:00.000-05:00

Our class party will be Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 9:30 – 2:00 at Murphree Park.

Please send $4.50 by Thursday, May 12. We will be playing outside games and watching a movie in the pavilion. Please send sunscreen and a towel. They may where hats since we will be outside. Please let us know if you have any games, balls, or other outside equipment that you can send for the party.

We will need at least 6 parent drivers to get everyone to the park. Drivers: Tracey Clifton, Beth Rose

We will also need a volunteer to pick up our sandwich trays from Momma Goldberg’s around 11:45 and someone to send a cooler with ice for drinks. - Tracey Clifton If your schedule does not allow you to drive, please feel free to stop by when it is convenient for you.

Volunteers for food are:
• Chips – Seth, Kaylee, Cassidy, Dekota
• Dip – Cameron, Hudson, Gracie, Trey (preferably the kind that doesn’t have to be refrigerated before opening)
• Cookies – Ashelyn, Caroline
• Cupcakes – Cody, Mallory, Emma, Gavin
• Other Sweets – Tristen, Caleb
• Drinks – Emmy, Brock, Bryant, Nikki (Cans or Capri suns – no bottles because we will not have cups and ice)
• Water - Douglas, Brayden, Jack
• Plates/Napkins – Nathan, Slade

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Drivers and Students must be here at 7:30!

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There is a note in their backpacks about the field trip! Please Read!!!

You may bring a snack and a drink for the Powder Puff game tomorrow.

April 26, 2011

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We will be attending the Pike County Groundwater Festival at Troy University this Wednesday, 04/27. We need parents to drop us off at the Science/Math building on campus at 9:50 and pick us up at the food court around 1:30. This is a educational and fun trip! Please e-mail me or send a note ASAP. Sorry for the short notice. We received the information late last week. Your child will need money to eat at the food court. THANKS
We will send folders home today, 04/26.

The powder puff game is on Friday, April 29. Cost is $2. Proceeds go to Relay for Life. PLEASE SEND THIS MONEY BY THURSDAY, 04/27.

SGA is selling paper megaphones for $1.00 to honor cancer victims. Each megaphone will have the slogan “Cheer for a chance to cure cancer”, and the honoree’s name on it.

Also, luminaries may be purchased for $5.00. Students have a form if they would like to purchase one.

2011-04-20T14:45:00.001-05:00

We have had a change of plans for our field trip. Tomorrow we will be going to the State House and then the Little White House of the Confederacy. We will be going to the Capital on the May 6^th field trip. Drivers still need to be here at 9:15 as times have not changed and lunch will still be at 1:00 at Chappy’s Deli.

04/18/11

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Thank you to all my wonderful kids for being so sweet to Miss Lori! I had a wonderful trip to Spain and Italy and we have talked today about saying some words in French, Itailian, and Spanish! Ask them about how to say Hello!
Douglas's mom will provide pizza and cupcakes for Douglas's birthday on Monday, April 25. Thanks!
In conjunction with “Relay for Life”, the SGA will be selling megaphones for $1.00 honoring cancer victims. Each megaphone will have the slogan “Cheer for a chance to cure cancer”, and the honoree’s name on it. The megaphones will be displayed in the cafetorium until the powder puff day, then taken to the football field.
This week is “Go Green Week”. Collect the items designated for your class.
April 22 (Good Friday) is a school holiday.
Since I was not here last week and they ran out of time for the Reading test, today they have done their "Martha" Study Guide and tomorrow they will take their "Martha" Test and Vocab quiz. They will get their new VOCAB words tomorrow, then we will read the story "Shadow of a Bull" and do the Study Guide on Wednesday and Thursday we will take our Reading Test and Vocab quiz.

Field Trip Information
The following parents have volunteered to drive to the field trip on Friday; please let us know TOMORROW if this has changed and you are not able to drive or if you have planned to come.

Holley Davis
Amy Boswell
Janice Topolse
Pam Benton
Kim Stevens
Teresa Siether
Natalie Ferraro
Michelle Brown
Ann Holloway
Angie Tomas
Tracy Clifton
Lori Garrett
Melody Avant
Janan Hussey
Sabrina Lassiter
Beth Rose

Chaperones will be assigned the students that will be riding with them on Friday morning. Please help us by being responsible for keeping up with the students in your group and your group’s behavior.

Also, make sure the office has a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card.

Directions to Capital Building

FROM HWY 231 NORTH: Take Hwy 231 North to Montgomery. Turn right onto Eastern Blvd (Hwy 231). After 3 miles, exit right onto I-85 South. Take I-85 South for 5 ½ miles. Take Exit 1 (Union Street). Bear right onto Union Street and continue with Union Street Directions.
UNION STREET DIRECTIONS: On Union Street, follow the right center lane for ¾ mile. After crossing Washington Street, merge into far right lane and stop in front of glass kiosks on the right. The Capitol is located across the street on the left.
PARKING: Metered street parking is available for Capitol visitors. Meters are usually $0.25/hour and limited to two hours. Metered spaces are free on Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary parking is available at Crampton Bowl Stadium.

Directions to Chappy’s Deli: Return to I-85 South and Take exit 4 for Perry Hill Rd. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Carmichael Rd/Vaughn Rd and merge onto Perry Hill Rd. Sharp left to stay on Perry Hill Rd. Destination will be on the right - 1611 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36106

Field Trip Rules: Please read and review with you child.

Stay with your group: Please stay with your assigned teachers or chaperones and proceed through the Capitol as he or she instructs you. If you become separated, go to the pre-arranged location and alert a staff member to help find your group. Do not run at any time. Students should not play on the escalators. Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in the State Capitol or the Goat Hill Museum Store.
Conversation: Please feel free to ask questions of your tour guide and other staff members. Please be respectful and let each person finish his or her comments before speaking again. We encourage participation between the tour guide and visitors. Please be mindful that the Alabama State Capitol is a “working building” and that there are people conducting important state business in the offices that you see. Keep voices and noise levels to a minimum, as we want to avoid disrupting those who work in the building. Groups unable to pay attention and tour the Capitol quietly will be escorted to the nearest exit.
Touching: Please follow the “do not touch” rules regarding walls, artwork and historic artifacts. If you are not sure, please ask if an item is touchable.
Food, chewing gum, drinks, music headsets, beepers, cellular phones: Food, chewing gum, and drinks are not allowed in the building. These food items attract insects that can damage objects. Please leave all radio/stereo headsets in the bus or locked auto. Beepers and cellular phones are permitted but should be turned off or to “vibrate” setting.
Photography: Allowed; turn flash off when photographing near historic furnishings or artwork.
Exhibit furniture and historic surroundings: For your safety, please do not lean against any exhibit items, cases or railings. Please do not sit on any furniture in the State Capitol unless otherwise instructed. Please proceed carefully on the stairs or escalators and do not play while on them. Always use handrails and proceed single file. Leave wet umbrellas in reception area.
Restrooms: Public restrooms are located in the Union Street Lobby, Street Level. A chaperone must accompany students if they have to visit the restrooms during the tour.
Be aware of your surroundings: Since this is a public historic site, anyone may visit. Be aware of who and what is around you. Please report any suspicious items or behavior to the site staff members immediately.

Field Trip Itinerary

*** We WILL have our Spelling and Reading tests this morning so please come prepared for them!
9:15: Drivers need to arrive at the school to get ready to leave
10:30: Snack outside the Capital grounds
11:00: Tour the Capital and State House
1:15: Leave for lunch at Chappy’s Deli on Perry Hill Road
2:15: Drive back to school
***Depending on the time it takes for lunch we may not be back by 3:00. If you have any other children in other grades, please make sure you make arrangements as it may be closer to 3:15 by the time we are back.

Other Reminders:

Students will need to bring a drink and snack that does not need to be heated.
There will be a gift shop, so if your child would like to purchase something please send money and discuss this with them prior to Friday.
EVERYONE will be expected to go to Chappy’s Deli for lunch. Parents will order their lunch when we get there and the children’s lunches have been preorded.
Please remember to dress appropriately in “nice” clothes for our field trip. Also, girls do not wear skirts as we will be sitting on the floor and climbing stairs often.

Lunch Money

2011-04-06T12:17:00.001-05:00

The Lunch Money for the field trip is due THIS FRIDAY, April 08!!! I have one order as of today.

Recycling Competition

2011-04-05T11:45:00.000-05:00

Please send aluminum cans for the Go Green Week competition! The contest begins April 6 and ends April 20th. Please make sure aluminum cans are washed out and free of any liquids. Have bags tied together and make sure you write the teacher name and grade so each bag goes in the right place!

Chappy's Deli Order

2011-04-01T13:21:00.000-05:00

We will be eating at the Chappy's Deli at Perry Hill after our field trip on April 21st. Money and lunch orders for each student needs to be in by April 8 (that is next Friday) so we can get the money turned in to Mrs. Mary Ann. Any adults going on the field trip will order and pay separately at the restaurant the day of the trip. The student choices are:

1. Chicken Fingers with chips - $2.75
2. Pizza - $2.75
3. Hamburger with chips - $2.75
4. Cheeseburger with chips - $3.41

(All include a drink and tax)

March 28, 2011

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Folders were sent home today(3/28). Please sign & return in the morning(3/29). Also, please sign and return report cards by Friday (4/1).

We will SAT Test next week. Please make sure your child has plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast. They will need a good supply of #2 pencils. :) Also, if anyone would like to volunteer to bring a snack for the children during our break each day please let me know. Thanks! It is so important that we keep them energized!
Snacks:
Monday - Ann Holloway
Tuesday - Amy Boswell
Wednesday - Tracy Clifton
Thursday - Holley Davis
Friday -

PLEASE scroll down for field trip information. Let us know ASAP if you plan to go on these trips. THANKS!!!

Info from the Bulletin:
The Red Cross Blood Drive is April 12th from 8:00 until 2:30.

There will be a Technology Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on April 10, 2011. The proceeds from this race will be used to help purchase new computers.

Pike County Rodeo Pageant will be held April 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the Cattlemen’s Building. Deadline to register is April 8.

Technology Fair is April 26th.

1st Annual Pike Liberal Arts Memorial Talent Show featuring 7-9 contestants will be May 9th, 1:30 in the cafetorium.

4-H Competition Day is April 23 and Chicken Que is April 30.

The Powder Puff game will be held on Friday, April 29.

Friday, April 8th, school will dismiss at 1:00 p.m. We will use the same modified schedule we used before spring break. The cafeteria will serve a sack lunch with your choice of: chicken tenders, hamburgers, cheeseburger with fries, 2 cookies and drink for $4.00. Please let them know how many of each lunch by Wednesday, April 6.

All artwork for District Art Show must be turned in to Mrs. Goff by Monday.

March 14, 2011

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Folders were sent home today, 03/14. Please sign & return in the morning, 03/15.

We will dismiss Friday, March 18th, at 12:45 due to the Jonah McWaters Tournament. We will have a "brunch" Friday morning at 10:00am. Breakfast items will be available or a box lunch can be ordered that will cost $4.00. Menu is:

All breakfast and snack items
4 chicken tenders, reg. fries, 2 cookies, and drink
Hamburger/cheeseburger, reg. fries, 2 cookies, and drink.

Those who plan to order need to turn in their order to me by Wednesday. There will be no After School Care that day.

Yearbooks are $45. Friday, 03/18, is the last day to purchase, and no extras will be ordered.

Remember that next week, 03/21 - 03/25 is SPRING BREAK. HAVE A FUN AND SAFE WEEK!

There will be Technology Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on April 10, 2011. The proceeds from this race will be used to help purchase new computers. A flyer about this will be sent home today.

PLEASE scroll down for field trip information. Let us know ASAP if you plan to go on these trips.

Alabama History Field Trips

2011-03-10T14:39:00.000-06:00

Due to the special tour Mrs. Shirley Reddoch has set up for us at the Capitol and State House on April 21st, we will make a second trip to Montgomery to visit the Archives and Little White House of the Confederacy on May 6th.

Thursday - April 21, 2011
After taking our reading and spelling tests, we will leave school around 9:15. We will then be able to have a quick snack outside before our tour of the Capitol and State House at 11:00. We are estimating about 2 hours for the tour, and then we will eat lunch at Chappy's Deli on Perry Hill Rd. This will be the only cost of the field trip. Chappy's has given us a special kids menu of Chicken Fingers & Fries, Cheeseburger & Fries, or Pizza. I will give you exact prices soon so we can pre-order the kid's food. The adults will order when we arrive however, in order to watch the time, please look over the menu and be ready to order. We need to know ASAP by e-mail or note if you plan to attend the field trip with your child.

Chappy's Deli at Perry Hill - Click on menu

Friday - May 6, 2011
We will leave school at 8: 30 to go tour the Cattlemen's Mooseum at 10:00, the Archives building at 11:00, and then Little White House of the Confederacy at 12:00. We will then go to the Pizza Perfect on Coliseum Blvd. Again, this is the only cost of the trip and I will let you know the prices sooner to time . Also, please let us know ASAP if you plan to attend this field trip.

Pizza Perfect

March 07, 2011

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Folders will be sent home today. They need to be signed and returned by tomorrow, March 08.

The Yearbook Staff will be selling yearbooks from today, March 7 until Friday, March 18th. Cost is $45.00 each. No extras will be ordered.

February 17, 2011

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We will have classes next Monday, February 22. We will be making up a bad weather day.
High School Play will be March 6th and 7th (school performance) at 10:00 a.m. Cost will be $3.00 for students.

Valentine's Party

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A note will be sent home today about the Valentine's Party, please look over the information. Thanks!
Also, please send a shoe box to decorate!

Valentine's Party

2011-02-07T14:50:00.000-06:00

Folders were sent home today. Please sign and return tomorrow.

Valentine's Party:
We will be ordering McDonald's for our party on FRIDAY. Your choices are:

1. Double Cheeseburger and Fries - $2.00
2. 6 Piece Nuggets and Fries - $3.79

Since we will be ordering from the school it is tax free. Please have your money here THURSDAY morning so we can get a check. Other items for the party are:

Drinks: Tristen and Mallory/ Nikki and Trey
Cupcakes: Nathan and Seth/ Dekota and Slade
Other Sweets: Cody and Brock/ Caroline and Gavin

*Please feel free to bring something even if you did not sign up.

They will also be exchanging Valentine's cards at the party Friday. Please bring enough for both classes. Here are a list of names:
Mrs. Robison's Class

Brayden Brown
Tristen Carter
Mallory Clifton
Brock Davis
Kaylee Ferarro
Cody Hollis
Nathan Holloway
Seth Lewis
Cameron Rodgers
Hudson Rose
Emmy Stevens
Douglas Topolse
Ashelyn Atwell

Mrs. Barron's Class

Gavin Barnes
Trey Barnes
Caroline Bish
Emma Claire Boswell
Cassidy Garrett
Caleb Huett
Nikki Huett
Bryant Hussey
Dekota Lasseter
Slade Rose
Gracie Senn
Jackson Thomas

January 31, 2011

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***Folders went home today (1/31). Please sign and return in the morning (2/1). Progress reports are in the folder today.

***We will be treated to pizza by Slade Rose tomorrow for lunch. All students will need is a drink. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SLADE!!!!!!!!

***It is that time again where our students participate in Jumprope For Heart with all money raised going to the American Heart Association. Flyers and collection envelopes will come home in the communication folder and are due back on February 9th. Please encourage your child to seek sponsors so that our school continues helping this good cause.

January 24, 2011

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Folders will be sent home today. Please sign and return tomorrow (01/25)
I will not be here tomorrow because I will be at the District Spelling Bee. I will not be able to check my e-mail but if you need something, please e-mail Jennifer.

Field Trip Reminders:

ALL drivers need to make sure the office has a copy of your license and insurance card BEFORE Friday.
I also need the cell phone number of all parents/grandparents going on the field trip. Please e-mail it to me ASAP! It is so important that we are able to reach each other while we are in Montgomery.
Drivers please be here at 9:00am Friday morning so we can load and leave by 9:15.
Remember that EVERYONE needs money for lunch and can bring money for the gift shop.
Everyone also needs to dress nicely for the field trip. We are representatives of our school and should dress and act appropriately.

E-Mail

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My e-mail is fixed! Thanks!

January 17, 2011

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Reports were due today. Please turn them in ASAP - if you have not yet received your child's report card, please contact the office at 566.2023
Folders will be sent home today - please sign and return them tomorrow!

The 4-H Jr. Baked Foods Exhibit

The 4-H Jr. Baked Foods Exhibit is tomorrow, Jan. 18.
Categories to enter are: Cakes, Cookies, and Breads. They may enter one, two, or all three categories but only one entry per category.
The recipe must be "made from scratch;" no pre-boxed or store bought mixes can be used.
Also, the recipe for the entry must be written on a card or sheet of paper to display with the baked food.
All entries should be here in the morning.

Field Trip!

We have planned a field trip to the Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery for Friday, January 28.
The cost is $2.75 for children and $4 for adults.
Please send money in by this Friday, Jan. 21. Also, please e-mail or send a note to let us know if you can drive for the field trip ASAP.
After the Planetarium we will eat lunch at the Chick-Fil-A in Eastchase. Kid's meals are around $4-5 so please send your child with money for lunch. Please keep in mind that additional items such as desserts are extra and if your child is planning on buying them they should have additional money.
There will also be a gift shop at the Planetarium.

January 11, 2011

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Folders went home today for both classes(1/11). Please sign and return them both in the morning(11/12).
Our party was great Friday. Thanks so much for the wonderful gifts!!!!!

Modified School Calendar

We will NOT be out for President's Day in February. This will be our make-up day for the early dismissal before Christmas break. To stay updated on events, check the school website calendar page.

Can-a-thon

The AISA Can-a-thon is under way! Our school is in competition against other AISA schools to collect canned foods for the less fortunate. Mrs. Sikes has challenged every student to bring 5 canned items. If we reach this goal, she will spend one entire day on top of the school building! The children are very excited about this! Also, the grade that collects the most canned goods will be rewarded with a pizza party. This is a great opportunity to help our local food bank. Your help is greatly appreciated!

K4 Registration

If you know anyone interested in the K4 program for the upcoming school year, applications are available in the office and online at pikelib.com.

Jan. 04, 2011

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I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and I wanted to remind everyone that we will have our Christmas Party on Friday, January 07, at 12:00. We still have the pizza money and will order it for lunch Friday. I put a note in your child's folder(1/4) if they have not paid their $2.25 in cash for pizza. Other items are:
Cupcakes: Tristen Carter and Emmy Stevens
Cookies: Seth Lewis and Ashelyn Atwell
Other Sweets: Brock Davis
Chips: Nathan Holloway and Hudson Rose
Dip: Kaylee Ferraro and Mallory Clifton
Drinks: Cody Hollis and Brayden Brown (You may send clear, caffeine free sodas in cans - like Sprite, 7-UP, Sierra Mist, etc.)

*Any other treats or snacks are welcome, Thanks!

*Also, boys please bring a gift for a boy and girls bring a gift for a girl for a gift swap during our Christmas Party! (Please send gifts not exceeding $10.)

** Other Reminders:
Folders went home today - please returned them signed by tomorrow.

We will test on the Christmas Word List, Charlotte's Web Vocabulary & Chapters 16-22 Friday. We were working on all of this before Christmas Break.

School Update

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Announcement from the office: As many of you have heard today, our school lost two students in a tragic car accident. Because of this, all semester exams are cancelled until after Christmas break. School has also been cancelled for the rest of this week. Please monitor the school announcements page and JOTT for further information. Please keep the Brooks/Pierce and Ledford families in your prayers.

We will be postponing all Charlotte's Web/Paddington Bear tests until after Christmas break. We will also have our Christmas party on Jan. 07, the Friday when we return. We will keep the pizza money to order pizza and exchange presents that Friday. If you signed up to bring something for the party please send it that Friday.

Merry Christmas, Mrs. Robison and Mrs. Barron

Christmas Party and Polar Express Day

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Please send $1.00 for Polar Express Day, Tuesday, December 14th. Don't forget to wear your PJ's!
The office is also collecting love offerings for Mr. Willie and Mr. Tyrone - they do a lot to keep our school clean!
We will dismiss Friday, December 17, at 11:50. There will be no after school.

*We will have our Christmas Party on Thursday, December 16th at 12:00. Each student needs to bring $2.25 for PIZZA! (In cash, please!!) Other items are:

Cupcakes: Tristen Carter and Emmy Stevens
Cookies: Seth Lewis and Ashelyn Atwell
Other Sweets: Brock Davis
Chips: Nathan Holloway and Hudson Rose
Dip: Kaylee Ferraro and Mallory Clifton
Drinks: Cody Hollis and Brayden Brown (You may send clear, caffeine free sodas in cans - like Sprite, 7-UP, Sierra Mist, etc.)
*Any other treats or snacks are welcome, Thanks!

*Also, boys please bring a gift for a boy and girls bring a gift for a girl for a gift swap during our Christmas Party! (Please send gifts not exceeding $10.)

November 29, 2010

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! Just three more weeks until Christmas break!
Both folders went home today, 11/29. Please sign and return in the morning, 11/30. Some students did not return their folders from last week so they are bringing home stapled papers to be signed and put in their folders with last week's work .
A note about items for a basket for the Holiday Market is in your child's folder today. The Holiday Market is on Friday from 11am - 5pm. Parents may come at any time and students may also shop. If your child has money to shop they may go in the afternoon.
We are doing our novel studies for this 9 weeks. Mrs. Robison's class is doing CHARLOTTE'S WEB and Mrs. Barron's class is reading A BEAR CALLED PADDINGTON. Please see the reading schedule in the Homework Section.
SGA is collecting pop tops for Children’s Hospital. Please take them to Mrs. Dillard's room.
December 2 is the Honor Society’s last day to collect new and slightly used baseball hats for Veterans. This will be a great way for everyone to say thank you to our Veterans.

Upcoming Schedule:

December 3rd - Holiday Market Place
December 14th - Polar Express
December 20th - January 4th - Christmas Break

NOVEMBER 15th UPDATES

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***Cookie dough orders were due today (11/15). You may turn these in tomorrow(11/16).

**School day pictures should be returned by Friday, Nov. 19th. Proofs are in today's folder.

***Please join us for the Fourth Grade Thanksgiving Program Friday, November 19, 2010, at 10:30 am in the PLAS Cafetorium. Please return the Thanksgiving Lunch Order Form by this Tuesday(11/16). The Thanksgiving lunch plates are $5.00 per person and include: Turkey, Homemade Dressing, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Roll, and 20 oz Tea or Lemonade . Students may check out after lunch.

Students need to dress nice for the program.

***Two folders went home today(11/15). Please sign and return in the morning(11/16).

Holiday Dates:
***November 24th - 26th Thanksgiving Holidays

***December 3rd - Holiday Market Place

***December 14th - Polar Express

***December 20th - January 4th - Christmas Break

***SGA is collecting pop tops for Children’s Hospital. Please take them to Mrs. Dillard's room.

November 08, 2010

2010-11-08T14:40:00.000-06:00

Progress Reports went home today with communication folders. Please sign and return folders tomorrow.
Thursday is a school holiday.
SGA is selling cookie dough and would like for you to let your family know. It is great for the holidays coming up. Please support the SGA and buy cookie dough.
Second Round of football play-offs is Friday. Please buy your tickets through the school office so Pike can get the profit from the sales. They will be on sale tomorrow.
Please join us for the Fourth Grade Thanksgiving Program Friday, November 19, 2010, at 10:30 am in the PLAS Cafetorium. Please return the Thanksgiving Lunch Order Form by this Friday. The Thanksgiving lunch plates are $5.00 per person and include: Turkey, Homemade Dressing, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, Roll, and 20 oz Tea or Lemonade

November 01, 2010

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Communication Folders will be sent home today for both classes and need to be signed and returned tomorrow! Thanks!
SGA will begin their cookie dough sales today, the order forms are in the communication folder.
First Round of football play-offs is this Friday at Prattville Christian. GO PIKE!
3-weeks progress reports will go home next Monday.
The Troy Universtiy Homecoming Parade will be November 13 and all Termite and Pee Wee football players and cheerleaders are invited to ride on Pike's float.
The Forth grade Thanksgiving program will be November 19 at 10:30 and lunch will be at 11.

October 25, 2010

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*Folders went home today(10/25) for both classes. Please sign and return in the morning (10/26).
*Report cards need to be signed and returned Tuesday, October 26th. If you have not received your child's report card please check with the main office.

*** The Fall Festival will be Thursday, October 28th from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. We will be doing WHEEL OF FORTUNE!!! Please send a note or e-mail if you can work a 30 minute shift. We would like to have two parents for each time slot.
6:00 - 6:30 - Pam Benton
6:30 - 7:00 - Kim Hollis
7:00 - 7:30 - Holley Davis
7:30 - 8:00 - Janan Hussey

***We will have our Halloween party on Friday, October 29th at 12:00. Each student needs to bring $2.25 for PIZZA! (In cash, please!!) Other items are:
Cupcakes: Seth Lewis, Gracie Senn
Cookies: Cameron Rodgers
Other Sweets: Douglas Topolse
Chips: Mallory Clifton, Emmy Stevens, Dekota Lasseter, Caroline Bish
Dip: Tristen Carter, Brock Davis, Nikki Huett, Trey Benton
Drinks: Kaylee Ferarro, Nathan Holloway, Cassidy Garrett, Jackson Thomas
(You may send clear, caffeine free sodas in cans - like Sprite, 7-UP, Sierra Mist, etc.)

*Any other treat or snack is welcome, Thanks!

Next Week Reminders

2010-10-18T11:58:00.000-05:00

Welcome back from Fall Break and to a new Nine Weeks!! Report cards will be sent in the mail on Oct. 21 but I still need 4 self-addressed, stamped envelopes for these students: Tristen, Mallory, Emmy, and Ashelyn

Upcoming Events
Don't Forget - This Friday is "Lasso Lee-Scott" and everyone where cowboy/girl attire!

The PLAS Annual Fall Festival will be on Thursday, October 28th from 6 to 8 pm!! Concessions will be available. Admission is $2.00 and tickets are sold $5.00 for a strip of 10. Please send a note or e-mail if you can work a 30 minute shift. We will be doing WHEEL OF FORTUNE!!!

We will have our Halloween party on Friday, October 29th. Next week we will ask for volunteers to bring treats and snacks and I will post them then.

Next week is drug awareness week.
Dress will be as follows:
Monday: Red Ribbon Day. Wear red, ribbons will be provided.
Tuesday: Hats off to Good Choices. Wear favorite hat.
Wednesday: Sock it to Drugs! Students should wear crazy socks.
Thursday: Join the Fight Against Drugs. Wear camouflage.
Friday: "Don't be scared to say NO!" Everyone wear an appropriate Halloween costume.

Reminders 10/05

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Both folders will be sent home (10/5) and will need to be signed and returned Wednesday morning(10/6).
FALL BREAK will be next week!!!!!!!! :)
Friday (10/8) ends our 1st 9 weeks grading period. This is also the last day for students to take AR tests. We still have a few students that need to make their goal.
Students are to dress like their favorite cheerleader or football player Friday. GO PIKE!!!!
Money & orders for the GIFT WRAP sales needed to be turned in by Friday(10/8).
We are working on a unit on letters in language it is very important for everyone to know their address!!

Reminder:

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There will be no school for students on Monday, October 4th. Pike is hosting the professional development workshop for our district that day. Thanks.

September 20, 2010

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Folder Reminders:

YOUR CHILD SHOULD BRING HOME 2 FOLDERS FOR YOU TODAY (9/20) TO SIGN & RETURN IN THE MORNING(9/21).
Progress Reports went home today(9/20).
Grandparents Day will be Friday at 9:30. There is a note about this in the folder that needs to be filled out and returned in the folder.- There was a typo on the note that was sent home - Grandparent's day is at 9:30.
Gift Wrap sales start today.

Also, The fourth grade will be doing novel studies for reading for the next 3 weeks. Mrs. Barron's class will be reading Charlotte's Web and my class will be reading A Bear Called Paddington. They were issued books from the library today that they may take home, however every student must have their book in class everyday. We will be using them everyday!!! There are several vocab words for these books but most of them are words they are familiar with, you are only responsible for learning the vocab for the story you are reading in your class.

Homecoming Friday Reminders:

2010-09-16T14:20:00.000-05:00

Please remember to dress for the wagon parade.

Also, even though tomorrow is a very fun day, we still have to take our Spelling and Reading Tests and VOCAB Quiz. Remember - the faster everyone comes in and gets to work, the faster we will be done and can get ready for the parade.

Homecoming Reminder!

2010-09-14T13:22:00.000-05:00

Please send an empty pringles can or 16/20 oz. coke bottle so they can make shakers!!!
Also, please send red and white shakers or poms if you have them!

"Let's Groove Tonight" Homecoming 2010!!

2010-09-09T10:49:00.000-05:00

Homecoming Week Dress Up Days: Monday - Thursday

On Monday, we will be dressing up based on the song "Jailhouse Rock", wear cops or robbers attire.
On Tuesday, we will be dressing up based on the song "I Need a Hero", wear your superhero of choice attire.
On Wednesday, we will be dressing up based on the song "Party Like a Rockstar", wear rockstar attire.
On Thursday, we will wear our Homecoming t-shirts.

Homecoming Schedule for Friday, September 17, 2010

8:00 - Spelling Test, Reading Test, and Vocab Quiz
8: 45 - Break in the Classroom - 4th grade will be able to buy break in the cafetorium to bring back to the room
10:45 - K4-4th grades will line up in front of high school building for wagon parade.
11:00 - Wagon Parade - K4-4th will parade between the high school building and the gym, then make their way to the football field. Parents can watch the parade, then meet us at the football field. If you plan on taking your child following the wagon parade, please be sure to let me know before doing so.
11:30 - Pep Rally on the Football Field
12:00 - Dismissal: Everyone will be out front for pick-up. THERE WILL BE NO AFTER-SCHOOL CARE!

Wagon Parade

4th Grade Wagon Parade Theme will by "Party at PLA" based on the song "Party in the USA." We are going to decorate our wagon for a Pike Lib Tailgate. We have a wagon but we do need a few other supplies donated:

A red and white checked tablecloth
Red and White shakers or Poms (Please let me know if you have any of these or where to find them)
A large box; preferably a large thin box.
Pringles cans and empty bottles for shakers
Red and White Ribbon (The red ribbon with white polka dots is so cute!)
Food that we can use to decorate the day of for the tailgate wagon and to put in the cooler
Anything else that would go with a tailgate party!

Since 4th graders are the oldest in the wagon parade, they are going to dress like the "big kids." Girls wear red, white, or blue dresses or outfits and Boys wear khakis, button ups and ties, or polos.

August 30, 2010

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Friday we play Macon-East at home. We want to say knightly night knights, so everyone please wear appropriate pajamas to school.

The Miss Peanut Butter Pageant will be September 25th at Pike County Elementary School. Applications are in the school office.

There will be Termite, Pee Wee, and JV games tomorrow beginning at 5:00.

School Day pictures will be made Tuesday, Sept. 7th for K4-4th grade.

In the communication folder this week:
Progress Reports will go home today.

Orders for Homecoming t-shirts will be taken until 12:00 this Friday. No extras will be ordered after12:00 Friday.

PLAS introduces its first annual Blue Jean Ball Fundraiser on September 11, 2010 at the Troy University Stadium Club from 7:30pm to midnight. Entertainment will be provided by Pike Alumnae, Anna Garrott. Tickets are available for $25.00 each in the school office or from Kim Hollis (334.372.2080) or Taylor Jinright (334.268.1051). Tickets at the door will be $30.00. T-Shirts may be pre-ordered from Kim or Taylor for $15.00 each by August 30th.

Look for the Super Value Discount Card order form in your child's communication folder this week. The $10.00 card has lots of valuable deals from local merchants. Please let the office know how many cards you will need. All proceeds go to the PTO which in-turn goes into the classrooms with your children.

August 25, 2010 - Study Guide and Vocab, Speed Drills, and States Notebook

2010-08-25T11:28:00.000-05:00

Wow! The third week of school!! Everyone is doing a very good job getting adjusted to TWO teachers, switching class, bringing folders back, and so on. I just have a few reminders and announcements to keep us on the right track!

We do Reading VOCAB every Monday. I will try to post the VOCAB on my blog because some words are not listed in the back of the book. Everyone will need to make sure they have their VOCAB defined for Tuesday because we start writing VOCAB sentences and using them when we read the story. Also, they will have a VOCAB Quiz on Fridays after their Reading Test. This will include matching definitions to the words and starting this week, filling in a sentence with a VOCAB word. The matching part is exactly like the definitions they were given or looked up so it is very important that they are studied every week!!! To study for their Reading Test, I give them a Study Guide every Thursday. They should be looked over on Thursday night to prepare for the test on Friday. Both the VOCAB and Study Guide will be turned in Friday morning.

We are continuing with our Multiplication/Division Speed Drills in math. This week they will be drilled on the 0-5 tables. Please make sure you are studying your multiplication tables!!

Lastly, this week we are going to start working on our "States Notebook"! Mrs. Robison’s class will go to the Computer Lab on Wednesdays and Mrs. Barron’s class on Thursdays. This is a great project and the students will have so much fun doing this all on their own. Everyone needs to bring a small binder to keep their states in and the handout that they have been given should be placed in the front so they know what states they have done or need to complete. At the end of every nine weeks we will have states notebook check. You can print out a template at home for them to use, or they can do this on their own paper but it should be written neatly and only one state per page. This is a school project and should be completed during our computer lab time. They will look up the following information on each state on http://www.factmonster.com/: (I also have a link for this website under the "links" section)

1. State Name

2. Organized as a Territory/Became a State/Joined the Union

3. Capital

4. Abbreviation

5. Governor

6. Motto

7. Nickname

8. Flower/Tree

9. Bird

10. Gem

11. Song

12. And any other additional facts they want to include.

The handout they bring home today will have the states for this nine weeks listed.

*** If your student participates in Kirby Banking the Kirby Banking Reps will be here on Sept. 8th to beginning the banking for students.

Game Tattoos

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Tattoos will be sold tomorrow morning. They will not pre-sale on Thursday, so if you would like to buy one bring money on Friday. Thanks!

Some students are still working on using their class time wisely to complete written assignments. If your child is bringing home a great deal of written work to be finished, please talk with them about using class time to complete work. Thanks!!

August 16, 2010

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Folders were sent home today for my class and Mrs. Barron's class, both need to be signed and returned tomorrow!

There is a t-shirt order form in the folders that needs to be returned by Friday. Also, a note is in your student's folder if you are missing any forms or envelopes.

August 09 - August 13

2010-08-09T11:55:00.000-05:00

Parents - our school e-mail is down and we can not send any out. I can not reply to any e-mails you have sent until this is fixed. Also, don't forget all forms need to be brought back by Friday.

Everyone needs to bring a book from home to read when their work is finished until we can go to the library.

In Math we are working on Multiplication Speed Drills. We will begin with the 2-3 tables. The speed drill has 25 multiplication and 25 division problems and they are allowed 5 min. We will do the speed drills about five times, but once a student has made a 100, or missed none, they no longer have to do them. After most, or all, have completed the drill with a 100 we will move on to the next set. I will let you know when we are going to move on to the next set so you can practice at home.

First Day of School Blog!

2010-08-06T09:50:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the fourth grade! We are very excited - this year is going to be great!!! Please comment on this blog so I know that you have seen it.

See you Monday for awesome first week of school! Also, on Friday we are going to do a fun art project; please send old magazines that you no longer need! Thanks!

(Please remember to have all forms turned in by August 14.)

End of the Year Announcements Update

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Field Day - Monday, May 10 from 12:00 - 2:50. Girls are allowed to wear a one piece bathing suit or tankini with shorts. Boys are allowed to wear swim trunks with a t-shirt. Everyone is required to wear tennis shoes. Also, please send towels, sunscreen, dry clothes, etc. for your children.

The Glamour and Glitz Father-Daughter Dance - Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00-8:00 in the cafetorium.

Elementary Honors Day - Thursday, May 13 at 1:15 in the Cafetorium.

State Notebooks - Due Friday, May 14. We have been working on these all year during computer lab. The states must be in alphabetical order and in a folder or binder. This will be counted as a grade in Alabama History. If you are finished you may turn it in before this date!!!!

End of the Year Party - Wednesday May 19 from 10 -1 at Camp Butter and Egg. We will need several parents volunteers to help drive and chaperon at the party. We will eat pizza there also. Everyone please send $15 dollars for the party and pizza. All money must be turned in by Friday, May 14.

Last Day of School - May 21, we will dismiss at 11:50.

End of the Year Announcements

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Pike County Groundwater Festival - Wednesday, April 28 at Troy University. We will need drivers to help us get to Troy and back. We need to leave school at 9:15 and then we will have lunch at 12:30 at the Trojan Center then we will come back to school after lunch. Everyone will need money for lunch.

School dismissed at 12:50 - Friday, April 30. There will be sack lunches available for $3.65: Chicken Snack with fries, drink, and 1 cookie
Hamburger, fries, drink and 1 cookie
Cheeseburger, fries, drink and 1 cookie

Field Day - Monday, May 10. I will have more information about this soon.

The Glamour and Glitz Father-Daughter Dance - Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00-8:00 in the cafetorium.

Elementary Honor Day - Thursday, May 13 at 1:15 in the Cafetorium.

End of the Year Party - Wednesday or Thursday, May 19 or 20. Parents are in charge of planning this, any ideas or information you find out please e-mail to Mrs. Barron or I.

Last day of School - Friday, May 21.

Field Trip Schedule for Friday

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7:15 am - We must leave school early so everyone needs to be on time!! We can not leave any later since our first tour starts at 8:00!!

8:00 am - Little White House of the Confederacy Tour

9:00 am - Capitol Building Tour

10:00 am - Archives Building Tour

11:15 am - CiCi's Pizza on Ann St.

1:00 pm - Rosa Parks Children's Museum

2:00 pm - Leave to come back to school

Reminders:

Everyone needs to be dressed nicely but girls do not wear skirts.
We have a tight schedule so everyone needs to stay with the group and parents please keep an eye on the children that you are chaperoning.
The pizza will cost $4 for the children to eat please send this tomorrow (in cash) please.
Parents you will pay for your pizza when you get to CiCi's.
The museum also costs $4 for children and $6 for adults please send this tomorrow (in cash) also. Parents if you do not wish to enter the museum, you may wait outside but do not go anywhere else as we need you there when we are ready to go.
Parents also please be aware that most of the parking downtown is metered so you need to have change.

April 12

2010-04-12T14:35:00.000-05:00

***PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME IN THE FOLDERS TODAY(4/12). Please return folders in the morning(4/13). I did not send folders home for the other class due to SAT-10 testing last week.

***Our class will be collecting aluminum cans for GO GREEN WEEK!!! Please do not send any until FRIDAY(4/16) due to our SACS visit. The class with the most wins a pizza party!!!

*** Admission to the powderpuff game on April 20th at 1:15 is $3.00.

***All entry forms, entry fees, and biography sheets for the pageant are due by Tuesday, April 13th. The pageant for grades K4-8th is Tuesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. and grades 9-12 is Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

***April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. In an effort to involve our school in this awareness, the Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center is having two contests. One is a poster contest and the other is a coin collection contest.The theme for the poster contest is "Joining Hands Against Child Abuse". The coin collection contest is $.01 a vote. The class with the most votes will win a pizza party in May. We have a canister in our room for the children to participate with their money. Poster judging will begin on April 26th. We will work on these in class.

04/08/09

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***Sunday, April 11th, is Clean-Up Day, 1:30-4:30, in preparation for the SACS visit on April 14th and 15th. There are specific tasks that you can call and sign up for, or you can just show up and do what needs to be done. We want to have our school and grounds looking the best possible. Thank you in advance for your help.

***WE WILL SEND PROGRESS REPORTS HOME MONDAY (4/12) IN THE FOLDER!!!

04/05 - 04/09

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***We are SAT-10 testing this week. Remember to rest, eat and be on time. Students need a good supply of pencils with erasers.

***All test participants are invited to a Tucker Park concert Friday, April 9th, at 2:00 p.m. in the cafetorium. Feel free to bring a snack. They will be allowed to sing and dance.

***Thursday(4/8) Mr. David Scrogggins will speak to the 4th grade at 1:00 about the Civil War. He will dress the part!!!

***ADEM will speak to the class about weather on Friday(4/9) .

***We will go to the CAPITOL BUILDING, ARCHIVES AND LITTLE WHITE HOUSE on APRIL 23rd. Please send an e-mail or note if you would like to drive. We will post information later.

*** Admission to the powderpuff game on April 20th at 1:15 is $3.00.

***All entry forms, entry fees, and biography sheets for the pageant are due by Tuesday, April 13th. The pageant for grades K4-8th is Tuesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. and grades 9-12 is Thursday, April 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, March 29, 2010

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***Folders were sent home today(3/29). Please sign and return in the morning(3/30).

***Return Report Cards by Thursday(4/1).

***We will be out of school this Friday(4/2) for GOOD FRIDAY.

***We will SAT-10 Test next week. Please make sure your child gets enough rest, has breakfast and is here on time!!!

***We will have a little Easter Party Thursday afternoon. Please e-mail me if you can bring a sweet or capri-suns, not cokes, they are so much easier!! Thanks!!!!!!

03/08 - 03/12

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PIZZA PARTY!!!! We all made our AR Goals TODAY!! So if everyone will send $2 for pizza and if we have some volunteers to send sweets and drinks for the party on Friday! We are so proud of everyone! Thanks!!

School will dismiss on Friday, March 12th at 12:00 due to the Jonah McWaters Tournament. We will not have afterschool that day.

The Yearbook Staff will begin selling yearbooks today. Cost is $45.00. Last day to order is March 19th.

Report cards will be mailed next week.

Announcements March 1 - March 5

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***Folders went home today (3/1). Please sign and return in the MORNING (3/2)!!!

***Check Mrs. Goff's BLOG for information about the ART SHOW on MARCH 16TH.

***On March 8th, the children will get an opportunity to see the performance of Annie. Cost is$3.oo. Please send this by Friday, March 5th, in an envelope with your child's name on it.

***March 10th is the last day to make AR goals. We are so close to everyone making their goals again!!!

***On March 12th, school will dismiss at noon due to the Jonah Mcwaters softball/baseball tournament.

***Spring Break is March 22nd through March 26th.

***Thanks to those who have sent CUPS!!! We need a few more to make it to the end of the year.

***The SGA has decided to participate in the Soles4Souls program. This is a Nashville-based charity that collects shoes from the warehouses of footwear companies and the closets of people like you. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need. Any types of shoes are accepted.

Reminders for 12/16 - 12/19

2010-02-16T10:20:00.000-06:00

Progress Reports are going home today and are in the communication folder.

The office wants to remind everyone that we have several lost items in lost and found in the main office. Please come by the office before February 26th and claim your child’s/children’s lost items. After this date, items will be donated to Goodwill.

The PE coaches wanted to tell everyone that Jump Rope for Heart will be Thursday, and we will collect money that day also.

We have started a new novel study. Mrs. Robison's class is reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Mrs. Barron's class is reading The BFG. Vocab is up!