Over the past few weeks, we have had some students from Ouachita Baptist University come to school bright and early to greet our students. We are so thankful for the great groups!
Peake Elementary School
What's Happening at Peake...
Students Greeting Students
Congratulations!
Our very own Jodie Daniell was named Arkansas Literacy Association's 2024 Educator of the Year!
#Badgerpride
Congratulations to Charlie Harrell who was recognized Saturday at the State Congress of the Arkansas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Little Rock. He received first place in the DAR essay contest based on the topic of John Philip Sousa and the introduction of his musical march, "The Stars and Stripes Forever" performed on May 14, 1897, in Philadelphia, PA. He earned third in the region. Charlie was accompanied by his family and GT Elementary Teacher Brandi Cotton. Congratulations Charlie!
Let's Eat
Thank you to Fat Boy's for providing lunch to our Peake staff, courtesy of POP. We appreciate you!
Down at DeGray
On Monday, the 5th grade students had a day of learning at DeGray Lake. The activities that students participated in included: water testing, water safety, hiking, nature scavenger hunt, movement of atoms in solids, liquids, and gases, geocaching, fishing safety, learning about animals. A fun time was had by all! Special thanks to Jeffrey Arthur at DeGray Corp of Engineers, Mount St .Mary Academy and Captain Scott Pursley, Dr. Bryon Martin from Henderson State University, and Veolia for making this a fantastic day for our students!
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Last Friday, some of Mrs. Cotton's GT students participated in this contest. Thank you, parents for participating with your kids!
Testing Win!
Thank you to the Arkadelphia Aquatic Park for donating 10 1-day passes to Peake. These were given out at the end of testing in a random drawing!
Real World Application
On April 19th, Master Sergeant Flanagan from OBU/HSU ROTC came to give 5th-grade students a class on map reading to relate a real-world map to reading a graph.
Be in the Know...
April 24
4th Grade Field Trip
April 26
3rd Grade Field Trip
May 10
5th Grade Field Trip
Dash Pass
We are in full swing testing out this new method. If you have not yet gotten into Dashpass, follow these steps:
Download the app
Enter your email
Go to your email account to confirm your address
From that point, you should be able to set up your account
If you had to add an email to your school contact information, don't wait on an email from the school/Dashpass, they will not send one. You are in the system, but must follow these steps to get an account!
Student Showcase
When: Thursday, May 16th
Where: Peake Cafetorium
What: Student Showcase, featuring student work and performances inspired from around the world
The Specialists Team is planning an evening student showcase that will feature student work, presentations, and performances inspired by travel and different places in our world. We plan to incorporate literature, art, music, world records, and dance. Each grade level will have its own time to be featured (5:00 PM for 3rd, 6:15 PM for 4th, and 7:30 PM for 5th). We are planning for students to be involved in groups, so we need to know who will be available for this fun opportunity. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from Peake and students must be accompanied by an adult during the showcase. The Specialists Team will be organizing and directing the showcase. A form will be coming home in your child's folder. Please sign and return the form with your child to their homeroom teacher by Friday, April 19th so that we can include every child who wants to take part. THANK YOU for your support!
Order Your Peake Elementary School Yearbook while supplies last!
Ordering Options:
-Option 1: Fill out the form below and return it with your payment in an envelope to your child’s homeroom teacher. On the envelope write yearbook order. Homeroom teachers will put the envelope in Mrs. Cotton’s mailbox. Checks will need to be made out to Peake Elementary School. Yearbooks are $25. I’ve already submitted our order, but you can still get one while supplies last.
Student name:___________________
Teacher ________________________ Grade _____Cash ___ Check __
-Option 2: Click this link to pay online.
Counselor's Corner
Are you excited for your K-4th graders moving to the new campus next school year? I am so excited for the students and staff as they start a new chapter. To have such a beautiful campus being readied, and amazing teachers and administrators on board, next year is bound to be a great experience for everyone.
With the move to the new campus, as most of you know, the fifth grade class for next year will now be at Goza Middle School. I am excited to say I will be moving with them. I am looking forward to building even stronger relationships with the students and parents that will be going with me, in addition to getting acquainted with the students who are already at Goza.
If there is anything I can do to help make sure your student has a successful transition going to their new campuses, please reach out and I’ll be glad to assist however I can.
Cheryl Hilser
Peake Elementary Counselor
870-246-4104
Each week, the teachers are looking for students who exhibit the monthly character trait. Please chat at home about ways that these traits can be shown!
