March 30 - April 2

I would like to say THANK YOU to the fourth grade students and parents for the baby shower and generous gifts. This group has been an absolute blessing and you went above and beyond to make me feel special!!! We can't wait to share pictures of our little guy!!! 
-Mrs. Buchanan 


***Mari Grace's parents will be providing pizza and cupcakes for her BIRTHDAY Wednesday(4/1).  All students will is a drink with no caffeine.

***We will be going to Caroline Senn's grandparent's farm Thursday for an Easter party.  We will be leaving the school around 10:00 and returning before dismissal.  Sheree will provide hot dogs and ribs for lunch.  We need drivers and a few extra sided items.  Sheree also needs a few parents to help her hide eggs at the farm around 9:00.  Students will need to bring at least 12 eggs (any kind) Wednesday.  We need 2 fruit trays,  1 cooler of bottled water, sweets, plain chips with dips, a bag of cut up apples with caramel dip, and a bag of washed grapes.  Please email us if you can drive, provide food, or hide eggs.
******
Melanie/Driving
Tammy/Grapes

*** Monday(3/30) students will bring home two folders of graded papers.  One for Mrs. Barron and the other for Mrs. Buchanan.  Please sign the first page of these stapled papers and return in the folder Tuesday morning(3/31).   Your child will only bring home one folder this week due to SAT-10 testing.

***March 19th - Report Cards will be on Achieve to view.

***Friday, April 3rd - Good Friday Holiday

***Monday, April 6th - Easter Holiday (Unless we have to use a weather day before then).

***Friday, April 10th - 11:50 dismissal due to the Prom.

AR started over Monday(3/16).  I have given students their new goals. Please encourage your child to read so that we don't get bogged down at the end. It will cut off on May 8.

***The SGA is holding a fundraiser for the Troy Animal Rescue Project.  They are collecting items and/or money to help care for unwanted and abused animals.  They need most anything, towels, blankets, linens (can be old), toys, puppy pads, litter boxes, litter, water hoses, puppy or kitty food, dog or cat food, dog shampoo, nail clippers, etc.  Bring any items or money to me by April 10.  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

***Our recycling contest will be starting before we know it! 4th grade is responsible for collecting cans. Please start saving anything you have now to bring in the week of April 13-17. They will be picked up by 8:30 on April 17. The grade with the most will get a PaRtY!!!


Class List 

Mrs. Buchanan / Barron  
1. KC
2. Kade D. 
3. Ensley
4. Brooklyn
5. Tate 
6. Sarah B.
7. Davis
8. Mickenzie 
9. Madison
10. Reese
11. Cade R
12. Hailee S
13. CAroline
14. Tanna
15. Hannah 
16. Connor
17. Sarah W. 
18. Morgan 
19. Mehar

1. Logan 
2. Mari Grace
3. Emily B. 
4. Rayleigh 
5. Zachary 
6. Abby
7. Phenix
8. Kinsley 
9. Sophie 
10. Owen 
11. Haley O
12. Hayden
13. Jake 
14. George
15. Emily W
16. Katie 
17. Anna 
18. Ashur 


***We are pleased to announce that we will have a school-wide "Student of the Month" recognition award for each class. This student must display positive behavior, show their best work, good citizenship, and be friendly and courteous, enthusiastic, and responsible. The teacher will submit her choice each month and an award certificate will be given. The child's name will also go in the "hat" for a chance to win lunch off campus with Mrs. Baggett and Mrs. Garrett. The student chosen in our class this month was Brooklyn Fountain. Congrats Brooklyn!!! 

***The children may buy chicken biscuits from Chick-fil-A on Wednesdays and Fridays for snack.  Cost is $2.75. 

***ALL 7:00-8:30 INCOMING TRAFFIC WILL ENTER KERVIN DRIVE FROM HIGHWAY 231.  ALL OUTGOING TRAFFIC WILL EXIT THROUGH THE STREET BEHIND THE HOSPITAL. 

**The discount cards are $15 each. This is our largest PTO fundraiser. The money raised will be put toward technology in the classrooms. Each family is encouraged to sell 10 each. We will continue to sell throughout the fall, but orders can be turned in any time.

**Birthday Party Guidelines  

** Friday is the best day for a birthday celebration.

** Please bring enough for 35 students. The fourth grade eats together as a reward on Friday while we watch a movie. 

** Please send a note at least two days in advance so that we can notify parents and remind students to bring their own non-caffeinated drink. 

Birthday Celebrations

***The children may buy chicken biscuits from Chick-fil-A on Wednesdays and Fridays for snack.  Cost is $2.75. 

***BEGINNING TUESDAY, ALL 7:00-8:30 INCOMING TRAFFIC WILL ENTER KERVIN DRIVE FROM HIGHWAY 231.  ALL OUTGOING TRAFFIC WILL EXIT THROUGH THE STREET BEHIND THE HOSPITAL.

***Grandparent's Day will September 19th.  We will post more information closer to the time.

**REMINDER!!!! Monday, Sept. 1st is Labor Day holiday. Enjoy your long weekend!

**The discount cards are $15 each. This is our largest PTO fundraiser. The money raised will be put toward technology in the classrooms. Each family is encouraged to sell 10 each. We will continue to sell throughout the fall, but orders can be turned in any time.

Birthday Party Guidelines 

** Friday is the best day for a birthday celebration.

** Please bring enough for 35 students. The fourth grade eats together as a reward on Friday while we watch a movie. 

** Please send a note at least two days in advance so that we can notify parents and remind students to bring their own non-caffeinated drink. 

** Monday(8/18) students will bring home two folders of graded papers.  One for Mrs. Barron and the other for Mrs. Buchanan.  Please sign the first page of these stapled papers and return in the folder Tuesday morning(8/19).

First day of school

We had an AWESOME first day back and enjoyed learning about your children.

** Please send registration cards and other paperwork back by Friday!

2014 - 2015 Supply List

4th GRADE SUPPLY LIST

Plastic supply box (with latching sides)
Crayons -24 count
Crayola colored pencils
Glue Sticks
Ruler (centimeter and inch markings)
1 dozen Ticonderoga pencils
Crayola magic markers
Watercolor paint set
1 Steno pad
1 highlighter
1 3-ring binder with 7 dividers

2 Composition Notebooks
3 pocket folders (plastic or laminated)
2 packs loose-leaf paper
Fiskar scissors - sharp tip
Paper towels
Kleenex tissue
Clorox cleaning wipes -Girls
Baby wipes - Boys

Band-Aids -Boys
Bookbag

Expo Markers

Paper plates -Girls

4 tennis balls (Mrs. Buchanan’s class only)
***
Please unpack everything from its packaging, label everything with a black sharpie, and put everything into busy boxes (plastic supply box.)

May 19 - May 23

***May 23 - Last day of school.  We will start dismissing at 11:45.

Dear Parents and Students,
We would like to thank you for the thoughtful end of the year gift from the class. This year has been a blessing and we are sad to see you go. Thank you for your support and allowing us to educate your child. Hope you have a wonderful and safe summer.
Mrs. Barron and Mrs. Buchanan 

May 12 - May 16

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (5/12).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(5/13).  

***Tuesday, May 13, the lunchroom will only be serving box lunches.  They will contain a sandwich, chips, piece of fruit, a cookie and a bottle of water.  You can choose ham and cheese or turkey and cheese. The cost is $5.22.  We had to turn in the order this morning.  Please ask your child if they ordered, if not please make sure they bring their lunch.

***We will have field day this Wednesday, May 14th, from 8:00 to 11:00.  Please have your child dressed appropriately for this event.  They will need to wear tennis shoes. They should come to school dressed in what they are wearing for field day. There will be drinks for sale if you would like to send money.

***The Powder Puff game has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at 1:00.   

Your child can bring a drink or water to the game. They might want to bring a towel to sit on as well.  There will be drinks for sale if you would like to send money.

***Class Party****

*4th grade class party will be held at the Troy Country Club on May 16th from 11:30-2. Children will come to school that day and we will need volunteers to drive them to the club. Please email Mrs. Barron if you can drive to the club.  Your Child will need to be picked up at 2:00 AT TROY COUNTRY CLUB!!  This a swimming party, so bring your swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen. 

*Please email Mandie Baker at mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com so she may get a group email formed with more information. 

*Please send $14 to cover the cost of the club, pizza, party supplies, teachers gift.   If you would like to send extra for the teachers gift, please feel free. Please send this money by May, 9th. Thanks. :)

*Please email me so I can start a sign up sheet for drinks and snacks.
***Please contact Mrs. Baker if you can transport children to the party next Friday. Here are the drivers she has so far:
Morgan Jordan 

Tonya Crowe 

Cae Allen 

Tawana Douglas 

Beth Bell  

Alison Sanders 

Plans are to leave the school around 11:15.  

***Thanks so much!

Mandie Baker

334-221-8467

mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***Please contact Mrs. Baker if you can transport children to the party next Friday. Here are the drivers she has so far:  
Morgan Jordan 

Tonya Crowe 

Cae Allen 

Tawana Douglas 

Beth Bell  

Alison Sanders 

Plans are to leave the school around 11:15.  

***Please contact Mrs. Baker if you can transport children to the party next Friday. She needs more drivers. Thanks

5/5 - 5/9

**Your child will bring home two folders Monday (5/5).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(5/6).  

***Class Party****

*4th grade class party will be held at the Troy Country Club on May 16th from 11:30-2. Children will come to school that day and we will need volunteers to drive them to the club. Please email Mrs. Barron if you can drive to the club.  Your Child will need to be picked up at 2:00 AT TROY COUNTRY CLUB!!

*Please email Mandie Baker at mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com so she may get a group email formed with more information. 

*Please send $14 to cover the cost of the club, pizza, party supplies, teachers gift.   If you would like to send extra for the teachers gift, please feel free. Please send this money by May, 9th. Thanks. :)

*Please email me so I can start a sign up sheet for drinks and snacks.

Thanks so much!

Mandie Baker

334-221-8467

mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com

***If you would like to do a luminary bag in honor or memory of a loved one that has/had cancer, please come by the office and pick up your bag.  Cost is $5.00 each.

***Due to softball and baseball playoffs, powder puff has been postponed. 

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***May 23 - Last day of school.  We will start dismissing at 11:45.

***We are so excited to announce the upcoming "Night of the Stars" Talent Show! 
Every grade at PLAS is invited to participate in the talent show.  Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation. 
The focus for the show is on talent.  This will not be a competitive event; rather, it will be an opportunity for students to share their strengths. 
Some examples of appropriate activities are:  gymnastics, athletic routines/dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performances. 
The talent show will take place in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $5 and PLAS students will be $3. 
Forms are available in the front office.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie Lankford or Charlotte Walden.

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about absences, checkouts, and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

***Class Party****

*4th grade class party will be held at the Troy Country Club on May 16th from 11:30-2. Children will come to school that day and we will need volunteers to drive them to the club. Please email Mrs. Barron if you can drive to the club.  Your Child will need to be picked up at 2:00 AT TROY COUNTRY CLUB!!

*Please email Mandie Baker at mandiegriffinbaker@gmail.com so she may get a group email formed with more information. 

*Please send $14 to cover the cost of the club, pizza, party supplies, teachers gift.   If you would like to send extra for the teachers gift, please feel free. Please send this money by May, 9th. Thanks. :)

*Please email me so I can start a sign up sheet for drinks and snacks.

4/30

****Please wear the t-shirts that were given out today on our trip tomorrow, and remember your lunch money.  We are looking forward to a great time.  You might want to bring a raincoat. :)

GROUNDWATER FESTIVAL

**Your child will bring home two folders Monday (4/28).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/29).  

***Parents please e-mail or send us a note if you are willing to get the 4th grade end of the year party plans together for both classes. It would be great if we had a parent from each room to work together and get other parents to help.  The OFFICE has to know BY APRIL 30th what the class is planning.  Thanks so much for your help in advance. :)

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on Wednesday, April 30th. We will need to leave around 9:40, so we can gather at the Trojan Fountain for a group picture at 10:00.Afterwards the students, parents, and teachers will dismiss to go across the street to the Claudia Crosby Theater for the Awards Ceremony. After the program, students, parents, and teachers will dismiss to the Math/Science Complex to begin the activities.  We will finish around 12:00 and go to Zaxby's for lunch. Please make sure your child has enough money for lunch. 

***We will begin the recycling competition tomorrow for the city of Troy's "Clean and Green Week". Fourth grade will be collecting plastic bottles. Please save all the bottles you have and send them to school in plastic sacks or garbage bags. We will put them in our green recycling bags at school. 
Please have all cans turned in by Tuesday, April 29th.

***If you would like to do a luminary bag in honor or memory of a loved one that has/had cancer, please come by the office and pick up your bag.  Cost is $5.00 each.

***Due to softball and baseball playoffs, powder puff has been postponed. 

***May 2 - AR cut off

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***May 23 - Last day of school.  We will start dismissing at 11:45.

***We are so excited to announce the upcoming "Night of the Stars" Talent Show! 
Every grade at PLAS is invited to participate in the talent show.  Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation. 
The focus for the show is on talent.  This will not be a competitive event; rather, it will be an opportunity for students to share their strengths. 
Some examples of appropriate activities are:  gymnastics, athletic routines/dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performances. 
The talent show will take place in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $5 and PLAS students will be $3. 
Forms are available in the front office.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie Lankford or Charlotte Walden.

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

***Parents please e-mail or send us a note if you are willing to get the 4th grade end of the year party plans together for both classes. It would be great is we had a parent from each room to work together and get other parents to help.  The OFFICE has to know BY APRIL 30th what each class is planning.  Thanks so much for your help in advance. :)

April 21-25

April 21-25

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (4/21).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/22).

***We will begin the recycling competition tomorrow for the city of Troy's "Clean and Green Week". Fourth grade will be collecting plastic bottles. Please save all the bottles you have and send them to school in plastic sacks or garbage bags. We will put them in our green recycling bags at school. Please have all cans turned in by Tuesday, April 29th.

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  

***April 24(Thursday) - The Relay for Life powder puff game at 1:00.  Please send $2 by Wednesday, so we can attend the game.  Thanks, this is for a good cause. :)

***May 2 - AR cut off

***May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00

***We are so excited to announce the upcoming "Night of the Stars" Talent Show!
Every grade at PLAS is invited to participate in the talent show.  Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation.
The focus for the show is on talent.  This will not be a competitive event; rather, it will be an opportunity for students to share their strengths.
Some examples of appropriate activities are:  gymnastics, athletic routines/dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performances.
The talent show will take place in the Cafetorium on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 pm.  Admission is $5 and PLAS students will be $3.
Forms are available in the front office.
If you have any questions please contact Natalie Lankford or Charlotte Walden.

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (4/).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/).  We will not send folders home this week due to our SAT-10 testing last week.

***Friday, April 18th is our Good Friday Holiday.

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  

April 17 - PTO will be having their Movie under the Stars on   Thursday, April 17. The movie will be Madagascar. The gates will open at 6:45 pm and the movie will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $1 through the office. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Concessions will be sold. Thank you as always for supporting our school and your children.

April 22 -  K4-8th grade beauty pageant.  A form was sent home with your child.

April 25 - The Relay for Life powder puff game at 1:00.  I will let you know the cost soon.

May 2 - AR cut off

May 19 - Grades 1-5 Honors Day @9:00 

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

April 7 - April 11

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (4/7).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/8).

**Due to the bad weather this morning the SAT testing days have been moved to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast and gets a good nights sleep.  They need to bring their break each day because we will not leave the room to go to break we eat in the room. They will also need #2 pencils.  Thanks. :)  

***Judson's parents are going to treat us to pizza and cupcakes for his BIRTHDAY Thursday!!!! :) Please bring your own drink. Thanks.

***Friday, April 11th is Prom day and school is dismissed at 11:50. 

***Friday, April 18th is our Good Friday Holiday.

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  

***If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about absences, checkouts, and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

GROUNDWATER POSTER CONTEST

Fourth grade has been asked to participate in the annual poster contest for the Pike County Groundwater Festival. We will attend this festival on April 30th and the theme is
"DIG DEEPER... Mysteries in the soil". In class today we discussed the importance of healthy soil and all of the things it provides. Students started to sketch their idea today. Students have also been given a poster board that meets the size requirements. The theme for this year "DIG DEEPER" must appear on the poster. A form has been attached to the back and it must be filled out to participate in the contest. Posters are due back to school on Monday morning, April 4, 2013!! If you have any questions please go to the following link to find more resources http://www.nacdnet.org/education/contests/poster/2014. Winners will be announced at the Groundwater Festival and some receive money!!

If you have photos from field trips please send them to bduncan@pikelib.com so they can be included in the yearbook! THANKS!!!!!

March 31 - April 4

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (3/31).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(4/1).

***Please return report card and Pre-Registration Form by Friday(4/4).

***4th Grade will be SAT-10 Test April 4th, 7th, 8th and 9th.  Please make sure students get a good nights rest and eat something before school.  It is very important that students arrive on time. They will also need #2 pencils.  Thanks. :)

***Friday, April 11th is Prom day and school is dismissed at 11:50. 

***Friday, April 18th is our Good Friday Holiday.

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  

 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about absences, checkouts, and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

March 17 - March 21

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (3/17).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(3/18).

***The fourth grade will be taking a field trip to the Capitol on March 20, 2014. We have tours planned as well as a few special activities. We will be carpooling to Montgomery and will need for parents to volunteer as chaperones.  Please email Mrs. Buchanan or Mrs. Barron if you would like to be a chaperone for this trip and let us know how many you can hold in your vehicle. We are looking forward to a great day! :) We will post our plans Monday(3/17).  

7:30 am Leave PLAS  

9:00 am Statehouse Tour 

10:00 Pledge at the Statehouse 

We will have a snack outside after the pledge (please pack your child a small snack) 

11:00 am Capitol Tour 

12:00 - Head to East Chase Shopping Center for lunch

12:30 - 1:30 Groups may decide what they would like to eat in the East Chase Shopping Center. Groups should leave East Chase by 1:30 and return to the school around 2:30. 

We would like to thank Dee Allen's Father and Grandfather for helping to make this trip extra special. :) 

Dress code has been discussed with students. 

* Groups, directions and parking instructions will be distributed the morning of the trip! 

***The Yearbook Staff will be selling yearbooks Monday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 19^th.  Cost will be $50.00.
***Monday, March 17th starts the 4th 9 weeks.
***REMINDER!!!! Spring Break is March 24th-28th. ENJOY!!!
***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  
 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools. 

March 10 - March 14

We will have lunch at school on Friday, March 14, 2014. Pepi will be providing box lunches for $4.50. The box will contain a sandwich (ham and cheese or turkey and cheese), chips, a piece of fruit, a cookie, and a bottle of water. We need to know tomorrow morning if your child would like one of these lunches and what kind of sandwich. THANKS! :) 

The fourth grade will be taking a field trip to the Capitol on March 20, 2014. We have tours planned as well as a few special activities. We will be carpooling to Montgomery and will need for parents to volunteer as chaperones.  Please email Mrs. Buchanan or Mrs. Barron if you would like to be a chaperone for this trip and let us know how many you can hold in your vehicle. We are looking forward to a great day! :) 

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (3/10).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(3/11).

***School will dismiss at 12:20 pm Friday, March 14, for the Jonah McWaters Tournament.  Children should be picked up by 12:30. After school care will not be available. 

***The Yearbook Staff will be selling yearbooks Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 14^th.  Cost will be $50.00.

***Friday March 14th marks the end of the 3rd Nine weeks of the school year.

***REMINDER!!!! Spring Break is March 24th-28th. ENJOY!!!

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  

 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about absences, checkouts, and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

March 3 - March 7

***Abbi-Kay and Mary Michael's parents are going to treat of to lunch and dessert Friday(3/7). Please bring your own drinks. :)  Happy Birthday Girls!!! 

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (3/3).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(3/4).

***Monday, March 3, is Read Across America Day.  Alabama's First Lady, Mrs. Dianne Bentley will read to K-4 through 4th Grade students.

***The Yearbook Staff will be selling yearbooks Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 14^th.  Cost will be $50.00.

***Friday March 14th marks the end of the 3rd Nine weeks of the school year.

***REMINDER!!!! Spring Break is March 24th-28th. ENJOY!!!

***We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014!
We will post more details closer to time.  We still have a few students that need to return the forms that were sent home last week on MONDAY(3/3). THANKS :)

 ***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about absences, checkouts, and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

February 24 - February 28

Your child will bring home two papers about the Groundwater Festival today (2/26). One form is a t-shirt order form and the shirts are provided for free! The other form is a talent release and is required for the group picture! We will attend the Groundwater Festival at Troy University on April, 30, 2014! Please return these forms by Friday, February 28, 2014! Thanks! :) 

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (2/24).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(2/25).

***The Seniors will be putting on a play performance and we have been invited to attend during school on Friday, February 28th. The cost to attend is $2. You may send the money to school anytime between now and the 26th.

***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about checkouts and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! :)

February 24 - February 28

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (2/24).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Tuesday morning(2/25).

***The Seniors will be putting on a play performance and we have been invited to attend during school on Friday, February 28th. The cost to attend is $2. You may send the money to school anytime between now and the 26th.

***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

***We update our BLOGS as we receive new information from the office.***

Thank you for sending notes about checkouts and medication that needs to be taken during the school day, it really helps the day run smoother! 

2/18 - 2/21

***Your child will bring home two folders Tuesday (2/18).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Wednesday morning(2/19).

***Kacie Bell's parents will treat us to pizza and cookie cake tomorrow(2/18) for her BIRTHDAY!!!  Students will need to bring a drink. :)

The Seniors will be putting on a play performance and we have been invited to attend during school on Friday, February 28th. The cost to attend is $2. You may send the money to school anytime between now and the 27th.

***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.


Please send $4 to cover the cost of Happy Meals on Friday!!! 

***Donna's Birthday is Wednesday(2/12) and her parents will be treating us to lunch.  Students will need a drink.

We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday (1/14) at 11:20! Students need a shoebox to collect their cards on Friday. If your child would like a plastic box please send $1 by Wednesday and Mrs. Marilee Hussey will purchase the boxes for us. The fourth grade will celebrate together so we will have a total of 26 students.

Class Lists

Mrs.Barron's Class
1. Andrew Adams
2. Ella Baker
3. Kacie Bell
4. Donna Chen
5. Ali Churchwell
6. Judson Douglas
7. Ben Freeman
8. Tre Holmes
9. Mary Michael Hussey
10. Will Price
11. Brady Sanders
12. Abbi-Kay Terry
13. Qiqi

Mrs. Buchanan's Class
1. Dee Allen
2. Jace Calhoun
3. Kase Chirico
4. Anna Claire Dorrill
5. Elijah Gardiner
6. Ella Cate Gunter
7. Peyton Jacobs
8. Jayden Jordan
9. Drew Nelson
10. Abby Porter
11. Jay-Lee Price
12. Ally Rushing
13. Gage Young

We will be purchasing happy meals for our Friday party. Students will have the choice of nuggets, cheeseburger or hamburger with fries and a Sprite. We will post the cost of the happy meal tomorrow. Here is a list of items students signed up for today. Please let us know if you would like to change anything.

Gage Young - Buffalo Dip
Abby Porter - chips
Dee Allen - cookie dough brownies
Ally Rushing - plates and napkins
Abbi-Kay Terry - cookies
Anna Claire Dorrilll- cookies
Donna Chen - fortune cookies
Kacie Bell - Cookie cake
Andrew Adams - Cheese Puffs
Brady Sanders - cupcakes
Ella Cate Gunter - hershey kiss dessert
Mary Michael Hussey - chocolate pretzels
Ella Baker - chips and dip
Ali Churchwell - Chips

***Jump Rope for Heart
It's time to Jump Rope for Heart!! Information about Jump Rope for Heart is in your child's backpack. Money is due February 14th. They will jump February 18-21.

Don’t forget, send in your money and form for the Father Daughter Dance!

The dance will be Friday, February 21^st from 6-8 pm!

The girls and Dads will have a FABULOUS time!

There will be dinner, a lead out, and photos taken by Townhouse Photography! (included in the price)

Money is due no later than February 14^th!

The dance is open to K4-4^th grade! J $30 per family


Folders will be sent home next Monday(2/10) due to the weather last week. 
***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (2/10).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Friday morning(2/11).

***Ben's parents are going to treat us to pizza and cupcakes tomorrow(2/4)for his BIRTHDAY!!!  Students will need to bring their own drinks. :)

***Cookie Dough orders are due tomorrow(2/4).

***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.

School is cancelled for Thursday, January 30, 2013. The quizzes scheduled for Thursday will be moved to Friday (language, history, and science). Reading and Spelling test will be moved to Monday, February 3, 2014.   Stay safe and warm!!

January 27 - January 31

***Your child will bring home two folders Monday (1/27).  One will contain Mrs. Buchanan's work for the week and the other Mrs. Barron's work.  Please look over the stapled papers, sign the front page, and return the signed papers and folders Thursday morning(1/30).

***Due to the possibility of inclement weather and subsequent hazardous driving conditions, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 28, or Wednesday, January 29.
We will have our Science Quiz, History Vocabulary Quiz, and Language Quiz Thursday.  Also, we will write our spelling words in ABC order in class that day.  Friday's schedule will include the Spelling Test, Reading Story Test, and Reading Vocabulary Quiz.

***I still have a few students who need to have report cards signed and returned by Thursday(1/30).

***Cookie Dough orders are due January, 30th.

***To view the PLAS lunch menu, please go to www.pepifoods.com and click on Just for Schools.