IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thanks to the UCA football team for helping Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Schichtl greet our students Friday morning! It made for a really fun time! 💜 #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

🎉 ¡Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! 🎉 From September 15th to October 15th, we proudly celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Conway Public Schools! 🏫✨ Join us in honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Throughout the month, our schools will be hosting various events and activities to educate and engage our students and community. Stay tuned as we share highlights of these wonderful celebrations and initiatives! 📚🎨🎶 #HispanicHeritageMonth #CPSD #ConwayProud #CelebrateDiversity #ASCEND #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends

Ms. Wahrer's first graders have already been working so hard. During their first week, they got to be Scientists and Mathematicians. They took time to learn and explore with the science and math tools they will be using this year. #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends #FirstWeekofFirstGrade

What a great way to end our color weeks! The smiles say it all!🖤 #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

It's been a fun 2 weeks learning our colors! Let's end the fun by wearing black and white tomorrow! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

Be like a bear and wear BROWN tomorrow! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

📣Hey Wampus Cats! Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card! How to enter: Complete a 2024-2025 Free/Reduced Meal Application by September 13! Scan the QR Code or follow the link below to complete the online application now! https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx *Only fill out one application for all students in your household.

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Help support Ida Burns in our Hungry Howie's Spirit Night Sept. 12th from 4-8pm where 10%of all sales go back to our school. We will host two spirit nights each month with Papa John's and Hungry Howie's. All the spirit nights are below to add to your calendars. Sept. 12 Hungry Howie's Sept 23 Papa John's Oct. 10 Hungry Howie's Oct. 28 Papa John's Nov. 14 Hungry Howie's Nov. 28th Papa John's Dec. 12 Hungry Howie's Dec. 16 Papa John's Jan. 9 Hungry Howie's Jan. 27 Papa John's Feb. 13 Hungry Howie's Feb. 24 Papa John's March 13 Hungry Howie's March 24 Papa John's April 10 Hungry Howie's April 22 Papa John's May 8 Hungry Howie's May 19 Papa John's June 12 Hungry Howie's June 23 Papa John's #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

Ms. Wahrer's first graders made a 'Walking Rainbow' in science today. Before completing the experiment, the kiddos wrote about their predictions. Thanks to our UCA Intern, Ms. Mattix, for leading the fun experiment. #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends #first grade rocks #scienceischool

Pink is our color for tomorrow! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

***Staff Highlight*** Ms. Cone! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

Tomorrow is PURPLE day! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

Happy Happy Birthday Mrs. Floyd! We hope you have a marvelous day! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

Happy Birthday Mrs. Schichtl! We hope you have the most wonderful day and feel celebrated all day long! You deserve it! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

Tomorrow is BLUE day! Let's wear blue to support our Kindergartners in learning their colors! #IBtheplace2B #Ascend #AscendingtoExcellence #cpsdascends

🌟🚾Are you interested in volunteering at Conway Public Schools? We are excited about our volunteer initiative, the CPSD Community Champions Program! To become a Community Champion (volunteer), simply follow the steps below: 1. Read the Guidelines 2. Apply 3. Secure all required background checks (see guidelines for varying requirements) 4. Attend the district training Tuesday, September 17 at 9 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at the Administration Building, 2220 Prince Street. All the information is located at conwayschools.org/page/volunteer. #Ascend #AscendtoExcellence #WampusCats #Conway #CPSD

📢 Notice: Conway Public Schools Closed for Labor Day 📢 Conway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Thank you!

🍎Incoming Kindergarten Students🌟 Conway Public Schools will prepare Kindergarten students to begin their first year in education. This year, beginning August 19, 2024, all kindergarten students will participate in Wampus Kitty Kinder Camp! Week of August 12 - Open House (check your school’s schedule for date/time - link below) During Open House, you and your child will meet all of the kindergarten teachers, administrators, tour the school, and Kindergarten classrooms. Your child will have an opportunity to meet other children, so they recognize some familiar faces on the first day of school! August 19 - First Day of School Kindergarten students will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the first day. We welcome parents and guardians to walk your child into the building and bring them to the designated area. August 19-23 - Wampus Kitty Kinder Camp During the first week of school, Kindergarten students will spend time with each Kindergarten teacher in a classroom. They will participate in a variety of fun activities, learn their school and classroom procedures, routines, and meet new friends and classmates. We will learn your child’s strengths and areas where they excel by administering the district Kindergarten Readiness Assessments. August 23 - Teacher Reveal! At the conclusion of Wampus Kitty Kinder Camp, your child will bring home a scratch off card revealing their assigned Kindergarten teacher for the school year! August 26 - Welcome to Class! Your child will report to their classroom to begin a wonderful year of learning with their assigned teacher. We welcome you to walk your child to class the first day! Teachers look forward to meeting your child and learning their unique needs to ensure their growth and development in the upcoming year! If you have questions, please reach out to the principal. We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to seeing you soon! Open House Dates for Campuses are included here - https://www.conwayschools.org/o/cps/page/back-to-school

🌟 Attention Conway Public School Families! 🌟 Returning student registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! This registration is for students who ended the 2023-24 school year attending CPSD. 📧 Snapcodes: Snapcodes will be sent out via email in waves over the next few days. If you haven't received yours by July 15, 2024, please email registrationhelp@conwayschools.info. 📅 Need More Info? For full returning student registration information, visit our website at conwayschools.org/registration and click on "Returning Student Registration 2024-25." Thank you for being a part of our Wampus Cats family! Let's make the upcoming school year amazing! 💙🐾 #WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids