Alma Spikes Elementary will be pivoting to virtual instruction starting Thursday, Jan. 14 through Wednesday, Jan. 20. Teachers will be sending information to students and will be live streaming each day. Please check your child's email for details about their class meetings.
Due to the limited number of available staff and the hope of reducing the number of possible Covid-19 contacts, after school tutoring will be canceled on 1/11/21 and 1/13/21.
The Duck bus is being double routed this afternoon (1/07/2021). Please expect a delay in your child's arrival home this afternoon if they ride the Duck bus. Thank you for your patience!
Happy New Year from Alma Spikes Elementary!!!! We return to campus next Monday, January 4th.
If you have questions about your child returning to school due to contact with positive Covid 19 cases over the break, please touch base with our District Point of Contact.
Marlow Wardlow, M.Ed.
870-810-7409
marlo.wardlow@pocahontaspsd.com
Christmas Spirit is shown in many ways at Alma Spikes...
Reminder that tomorrow (12/08) is Polar Express Day @ Alma Spikes. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!!
The Duck bus is being double routed this afternoon (12/4/2020). Please expect a delay in your child's arrival home this afternoon if they ride the Duck bus. Thank you for your patience!
Today (11/30) will be the LAST DAY of after school tutoring @ Alma Spikes. We are beginning to run into staffing shortages and are also trying to reduce the number of contacts across Alma campus. Thank you for your help and understanding!
We have officially made it to Thanksgiving break without closing Alma Spikes for an unscheduled day.
We are currently preparing for school after the break. I have asked all teachers to send home Chromebooks and materials so students will have them at home. Obviously, students do not have assignments to complete over the break but with rising Covid cases in the state, I want us to be prepared for virtual classes if necessary.
Thanksgiving is designed for family gatherings and spending time with loved ones. Please be careful and take precautions as needed, to ensure a peaceful and healthy return to school after the break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the building on November 30, 2020!
Alma Spikes Cohort Redesign:
We have been working with the design of small groups (cohorts) within each classroom. The intent was to limit the point of contacts to the smallest groups necessary. We have followed this approach as much as possible to this point.
Last week we used the approach to limit the number of people needing to quarantine in a Kindergarten classroom but within a week another student in the room that was part of a different cohort and wasn’t quarantined, tested positive. We cannot be absolutely sure that the second positive was contracted in the classroom, but we also cannot rule out that possibility.
Therefore, we are making a fundamental change. Each classroom is now it’s own cohort. If a positive case appears within a classroom, that entire room will have to be quarantined.
Teachers are still encouraged to use social distancing within the classrooms to hopefully limit actual contact or the spread of any illness. Teachers are being instructed to closely monitor their contact to other individuals within six feet for fifteen minutes over a twenty-four hour period. We will always want to err on the side of caution and be proactive with any positive cases identified.
We understand that this may increase the number of students and staff that have to be quarantined as an unfortunate side-effect. However, the safety and health of students and staff should be the first issue of concern.
Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.
Reminder that tomorrow (11/18) is Lifetouch picture retake day for Alma students. Virtual students can come any time between 10-11 AM.
iPad found on Highland Blvd. It was turned in to the Alma Office. Access code required to collect the device.
The Duck bus is being double routed this afternoon (11/16/2020). Please expect a delay in your child's arrival home this afternoon if they ride the Duck bus. Thank you for your patience!
Attention Virtual Parents!
Picture Retake Day @ Alma Spikes!!!
Retake day is November 18th, next Wednesday.
This is for anyone who missed the original picture day or anyone who wants their picture retaken.
10:00-11:00 is set aside for Virtual students.
Order forms are in the office or you can order online @:
mylifetouch.com
Use the Picture Day ID: EVTZHHWC7
Alma Spikes fundraiser items will be available for pick up today!!! If your child placed an order, please come by any time between 1 - 2:30 or 3:30 - 5:30. Drive by pickup only.
Alma Spikes Stakeholders are asked to complete the survey for High Reliability Schools Level 3 Survey!.
Thank you.
Staff / Parents: https: //bit.ly/34k09Wp
Students: https: //bit.ly/3cNkuHi
Duck bus is being double routed this afternoon (11/3/2020). Please expect a delay in your child's arrival home this afternoon if they ride the Duck bus. Thank you for your patience!
Unfortunately, our t-shirt fundraiser did not meet the quantity requirements to place an order. If your child turned in an order form for this fundraiser, it will be sent back home with your child. It should be coming home today or tomorrow, please be on the lookout.
Alma Spikes is currently experiencing internet and phone difficulties.