2nd grade students presented their musical "A Pirate's Life For Me!" They did an amazing job, and we are so proud of them!
Peake Elementary School
What's Happening at Peake
A Pirate's Life for Me!
Car Rider Upgrades!
Our afternoon car rider line has a new upgrade! The stoplight made its debut last week, and students, parents, and teachers all gave it a big thumbs up!
Get Involved...
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Field Day is coming and we need your help! On May 8th, Peake will have our annual Jay Davis Field Day. There are three sections of time, and we need parent volunteers to make this event a success for our students. There is a form coming home today, but you can also sign up for a time using this QR Code or THIS LINK.
Hallway Banners for Testing
Check your student's communication folder for further instructions and information!
Junior Auxiliary of Arkadelphia
DATE CHANGE
Being part of Peake PTA is a great way to get involved! They meet monthly in room 207. The next meeting is April 21 at 12:05. Come join!
Watch D.O.G.S. Dads
It's never too late to get involved! If you'd like to help, we would love to get you plugged in.
Sign up to volunteer. Click this link!
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Pritchard: griffin.pritchard@arkadelphiaschools.org
Be in the Know...
Communication folders come home every Tuesday.
Banking happens every Thursday.
Testing Tips!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to emphasize how important it is for students to be present and on time each day—especially during end-of-year testing. These assessments provide valuable insight into your child's growth and help guide instruction for the upcoming school year.
To help your child do their best, please ensure they get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. We also kindly ask that you avoid scheduling appointments during testing days. While make-up testing is available, students rarely perform as well outside their regular classroom environment and away from their familiar teacher.
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child succeed!
April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child, a time to celebrate and honor the unique contributions and sacrifices made by children in military families.
Arkadelphia Public Schools will be holding a Purple Up Spirit Competition between our three campuses on Friday, April 18th. The campus that wins the competition will earn cupcakes for their staff!
Let's PURPLE UP, Peake!
Field Day T-Shirt Order Forms
Field Day is coming in May. Each class will have a specific color, so if you have students in multiple grades/classes, fill out a separate form for each student! If you need, the order form is linked HERE. This form can be printed, but not edited online.
Family Lunch Visits- April/May
Upcoming Events
Chess Tournament- May 2nd
We will be having the end of semester Chess Tournament for 3rd - 5th graders at Peake Elementary School on Friday, May 2nd at 6:00 P.M. in the Peake cafeteria. Please enter through the side door of the cafeteria. Email brandi.cotton@arkadelphiaschools.org if your child wants to participate.
Counselor's Corner
Word of the Month: Perseverance
Dear Parents and Students,
This month, we focus on the word "perseverance." Perseverance is the steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. It is an essential quality that helps individuals overcome challenges and reach their goals.
For students, embracing perseverance means understanding that setbacks are a natural part of learning. It encourages them to keep trying, even when things get tough. As parents, you can support this by celebrating efforts rather than just outcomes, reinforcing the idea that persistence leads to growth and success.
Let’s work together to foster a culture of perseverance in our school community. Encourage your children to set goals, face challenges head-on, and remember that every step forward, no matter how small, is a step towards success.
De'Shae Craig
Christopher Golston
School Counselors
Good to Know Info
Dyslexia Resources
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
Arkadelphia School District utilizes the Barton Reading and Spelling Program and Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia by Scottish Rite for Children to provide intervention for students exhibiting the characteristics of Dyslexia.
Parent Resource Center
Peake has a new Parent Resource Center! Check it out to find helpful information.
Physical Education
Ms. Hurst and Mrs. Newman would like to remind everyone that students must wear PE appropriate shoes on their PE day.
Appropriate shoes are: shoes with laces, Velcro, or elastic straps.
Boots, slip on shoes, Hey, Dudes, Jelly sandals/shoes, slides, sandals, crocs, dress shoes, shoes with a heel, and flip flops are not appropriate footwear on PE days.
To ensure the safety of all of our students, those without appropriate footwear will not be able to participate in that day's PE activity.
Please call if you have any questions. (870) 246-2260
Ms. Hurst and Mrs. Newman
