IDA BURNS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

🦃✨ Happy Thanksgiving, Ida Burns Family! ✨🦃 We hope your break is filled with rest, laughter, and special moments with the people you love. We miss seeing our Wampus Cats, but we’re so glad you’re getting this time to recharge and enjoy the holiday! 💙💛 As you celebrate today, we’d love to see what your family is up to — 📸 Share a picture in the comments of something your family did on Thanksgiving Day! Whether it’s cooking together, watching the parade, playing games, or just relaxing, we can’t wait to see your smiles and traditions. 🥰 Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and restful Thanksgiving! #IdaBurnsElementary #WampusCats #ThankfulForOurWampusCats

3 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
CPSD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 24–28. Schools and offices will reopen on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy your time with family and friends! 🧡
#ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture #ThanksgivingBreak #WeareCPSD #WampusCats #LittleCats

3 months ago, Conway Public Schools

Thanksgiving break november 24-28,2025 closed for students and staff - return to school december 1st, 2025

🎖️ Veterans Day – Honoring All Who Served
Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. 🇺🇸
A special thank you to the veterans within our CPSD family—your dedication and service inspire us all.
We are proud to recognize all veterans for the sacrifices they’ve made to protect our freedoms.
#ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CPSDStrong

4 months ago, Conway Public Schools

PTO would appreciate your support for Staff Treat Day. We will be treating the IB teachers and staff to a chocolate fountain on Wednesday, Nov 19. Please consider bringing the items linked below to help make it a success! Please bring items by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 to the front office or to Mrs. Wilchie.

Ida Burns Staff Treat Sign-Up

4 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

🍎 Help Support the Wampus Cat Pantry! 🐾

We’re excited to share a new resource available this year for Conway Public Schools families — the Wampus Cat Pantry, which helps provide food and basic necessities to families in need through school referrals.

You can help us make a difference in one of the following ways:

🥫 Donate Food:
Purchase items from our list and drop them off at Courtway Middle School or Ida Burns Elementary School.

🛒 Shop Online:
Order directly from our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped straight to the pantry.

💙 Give a Monetary Donation:
Mail tax-deductible donations to:
Conway Public Schools
Attn: Wampus Cat Pantry
2220 Prince St.
Conway, AR 72034
(Make checks payable to “Conway Public Schools” and write “Wampus Cat Pantry” in the memo line.)

📦 Pantry Wish List Includes:
Mac & cheese, pasta, ramen, canned meats and soups, breakfast items, peanut butter, jelly, snacks, and more!

For additional information or questions about how to donate, contact Claudia Courtway (courtwayc@conwayschools.info) or Laney Doan (doanf@conwayschools.info).

Read more about the launch of the Wampus Cat Pantry and how it’s serving our Conway families here: https://www.conwayschools.org/article/2530644

🔗 Additional Community Resources: https://fcl.org/community-resources/

#WampusCatPantry #ConwayCares #ConwayPublicSchools #CommunitySupport

4 months ago, Conway Public Schools

📣 Help Shape the Future of Conway Public Schools! 🐾 Conway Public Schools, in partnership with the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corporation, has launched a Strategic Planning Steering Committee to help guide our district through 2026 and beyond. We’re working with the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute (WRI) to gather input from parents, students, staff, local employers, and community members. Your feedback will help us understand what’s working well, where we can improve, and how we can best prepare Conway students for lifelong success. Please note, the survey will close on November 30, so be sure to share your thoughts before then. This is an important opportunity for every parent to have a voice in shaping the future of Conway Public Schools. The feedback collected will inform both our Strategic Readiness Plan for 2025–2026 and the long-range strategic plan being developed by the Steering Committee. 💬 We want to hear from YOU—our community! Your perspective as a citizen and taxpayer is vital as we make decisions that impact our schools and our city’s future. 📩 A Parent Survey and Staff Survey has also been emailed to all CPSD families and staff, so if you have a child in or work for Conway Public Schools, please take a few minutes to complete it! 🗳️ CPSD Citizen/Taxpayer Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/bZLfGmgjWZ Together, we can ensure that Conway Public Schools continues to grow, innovate, and serve our students—and our community—with excellence. #ConwayPublicSchools #WampusCats #CPSDStrategicPlan

4 months ago, Conway Public Schools

🎀 Red Ribbon Week

This WEEK our students and staff are celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that promotes making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. Each day’s dress-up theme is more than just fun—it’s a reminder that we can take a stand together for positive choices and healthy lifestyles.

From mismatched clothes to favorite team gear, our dress-up days help spark conversations about kindness, respect, and making decisions that keep our futures bright. 🌟

Thank you for joining us in encouraging our students to make safe and healthy choices every day! ❤️

#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #WampusCatPride

4 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

Help us wish Mrs. Dowdy a very Happy Birthday! We sure hope your day is full of all of your favorite things!

4 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

🎀 Red Ribbon Week is Here! 🎀

Next week, our students and staff are celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that promotes making healthy, safe, and drug-free choices. Each day’s dress-up theme is more than just fun—it’s a reminder that we can take a stand together for positive choices and healthy lifestyles.

From mismatched clothes to favorite team gear, our dress-up days help spark conversations about kindness, respect, and making decisions that keep our futures bright. 🌟

Thank you for joining us in encouraging our students to make safe and healthy choices every day! ❤️

#RedRibbonWeek #HealthyChoices #WampusCatPride

4 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

Red Ribbon Week is coming! Mark your calendars for our dress-up days!

4 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

Parents,

It's that time again! Parent-Teacher Conferences! We have all kinds of information to share with you. If you have not already done so, please follow the link below to a list of our teachers and the times they have left. We can't wait to meet you!

Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Ups

5 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

🍂 Fall Break is almost here, Wampus Cats! 🍂

Here’s what the schedule looks like next week:
📘 Monday, Oct. 13 – School in Session
📝 Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)
👨‍👩‍👧 Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
🍁 Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16–17 – Fall Break (No School for Staff or Students)

📅 We’ll see everyone back on Monday, Oct. 20!

🔹 Parents – please check with your child’s campus for specific details about Parent/Teacher Conferences.
For more district calendar information: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/school-calendar

5 months ago, Conway Public Schools

October is National Principal Month, and we’re celebrating our champion principals who lead with vision, dedication, and heart. 💙

Help us honor these incredible leaders! Share a story, send words of kindness, or cheer on a principal who inspires you. Together, let’s show our appreciation for all they do.

Cheer on a Champion Principal Here: conwayschools.org/principals

#WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids

5 months ago, Conway Public Schools

Cheer on a Champion Principal with Cheer leader little cat

💗🏐 Pink Night Change Run – Tomorrow Morning! 🏐💗

Our Wampus Cat Girls’ Volleyball Team is hosting the annual Pink Night Change Run to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. 🎀

They’ll be collecting coins in the car rider line tomorrow morning—so clean out those jars, couch cushions, and cup holders! Every penny makes a difference. 🪙💵

Let’s show our support and fill those buckets with change to help make a change. 💗

#WampusCatPride #PinkNight #CoinsForACause

5 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

📸✨ Picture Day is TOMORROW! ✨📸

Students should have already received an envelope with the different photo packages and prices. Please be sure to send the envelope with payment to school tomorrow morning. 💵📷

Let’s see those bright smiles—can’t wait for a great Picture Day! 😃

#PictureDay #SayCheese #WampusCatPride

5 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

🌈✨ Kindergarten Color Week is Here! ✨🌈

For the next two weeks, our kindergarteners will be celebrating all the colors of our world! 💙💛💚
Through these special days, students will:
🎶 Learn color songs
📝 Practice spelling color words
📦 Explore sorting & categorizing
🍎 Enjoy yummy colorful snacks

We’d love your help in making this celebration even more fun and meaningful! Each day, students are encouraged to wear the color of the day 👕🎉. Check out the image below to see which color to wear and when!

Thank you for joining us in supporting our youngest learners as they grow, discover, and shine bright in every color. 🌟

#KindergartenColorWeek #WeAreWampus #LearningIsFun

6 months ago, Ida Burns Elementary

📢 Notice: Conway Public Schools Closed for Labor Day 📢 Conway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Thank you!

6 months ago, Conway Public Schools

📱 Stay connected YOUR way with Rooms!
Update your notification preferences in the CPSD app:

1️⃣ Open the app → More → ⚙️ Settings
2️⃣ Tap Notification Preferences
3️⃣ Choose: App Push • Email • Text (Instant, Hourly, or Daily)

🔔 Need help? Fill out our Rooms Assistance Form:
https://forms.gle/8oLaTPXUtU3H69xq7

👋 Kindergarten Parents: Because of Little Cat Kinder Camp, syncing may be delayed. If you still need help by Sept 2, please submit the form above.

#WeAreWampusCats #ChampionsForKids #ProudPastPromisingFuture

6 months ago, Conway Public Schools