JIM STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📢 No School Reminder: April 18, 2025 📢 Conway Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. Enjoy your day off! Classes will resume on Monday, April 21st. Thank you!

📚✏️ It’s that time… End of Year Testing is almost here! ✏️📚 Our students will be taking their ATLAS Summative Tests on the following dates: 🔴 3rd & 4th Grade: April 14–17 🟢 Kindergarten: April 29–30 🟡 1st & 2nd Grade: May 1–2 🕗 Testing will begin at 8:15 AM ⏰ Please make sure your child arrives at school by 8:00 AM and eats a good breakfast to start the day strong! Let’s finish the year with focus and confidence! 💪🎓

A few announcements from the PTO: - PTO will be having a Teacher Appreciation Week planning meeting next Tuesday, April 15th at 5:30 in the PD Lab. Anyone interested in helping plan and organize that event is welcome to come!! - Stallion Splash will be on May 15!! Save the Date!! Sign up Genius will be sent out soon.

📚✏️ It’s that time… End of Year Testing is almost here! ✏️📚 Our students will be taking their ATLAS Summative Tests on the following dates: 🔴 3rd & 4th Grade: April 14–17 🟢 Kindergarten: April 29–30 🟡 1st & 2nd Grade: May 1–2 🕗 Testing will begin at 8:15 AM ⏰ Please make sure your child arrives at school by 8:00 AM and eats a good breakfast to start the day strong! Let’s finish the year with focus and confidence! 💪🎓

CALLING ALL 4TH GRADE PARENTS: be on the lookout for t-shirts coming home with your student. This is something the PTO does every year for our 4th graders as they get ready to leave JSE and move on to middle school.

Happy Assistant Principals Week to the one and only Mrs. Pope! 💙✨ You lead with grace, strength, and a whole lot of heart. From solving problems before we even know they exist to encouraging both students and staff with your wisdom and warmth—you make our school a better place every single day. We are so grateful for your dedication, your listening ear, and your constant support. You’re a true example of what it means to lead with love! We love you, Mrs. Pope!

🚨 Severe Weather Update – CPSD Storm Shelter Info 🚨 Conway Public Schools is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather this week. ⛈️ As we enter storm season, we want to remind our community about our 14 multi-purpose storm shelters (safe rooms) located across the district. ⚠️ Shelters are open to the public only after school hours. For locations, procedures, and guidelines, visit www.conwayschools.org/page/inclement-weather-information. Stay safe, Wampus Cats! 💙 #BeWeatherAware #CPSDSafety

CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - THIS WEEK!! 🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night! 📅 Date: April 03, 2025 🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family! Visit the Website for more information! https://sites.google.com/conwayschools.info/ms-steam-night/home 🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close! 🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon! 🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows! 🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations! 🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo! 🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation! 🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts! 🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment! 🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment! 🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities! 🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts! 👩‍🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers! 🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields! …and so much more! This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future! We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!

Please return Spring picture money on Tuesday, April 1! That will be the last day to turn it in.

🎒 Sallie Cone Preschool Registration for 2025-26 is NOW OPEN! 🎒 Do you have a little one ready for preschool? If they are 4 years old before August 1, 2025, or 3 years old by February 28, 2025, they may be eligible for enrollment at Sallie Cone Preschool! 💻 Important: Eligibility is based on specific criteria, so please review the full guidelines and qualifications before picking up a packet. 📍 Packet Pickup: In-person at Sallie Cone from 9 AM - 2 PM. For detailed information, visit: conwayschools.org/o/scp/page/registration #PreschoolRegistration #WeAreWampusCats #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends #SallieConePreschool

Stallion Stampede 5K spectator shirts will be coming home tomorrow.

Jim Stone Elementary extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year! Thanks again, Jim Stone Elementary

Jim Stone Elementary is all about reading right now. Please help us spread the word about our Read-A-Thon by sharing this quick email with your friends and family: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/323739363936/2 Also, don't forget to repost on Facebook to help us spread the word. Thank you for your support, Jim Stone Elementary

🌟 Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN! 🌟 If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025, it’s time to get them registered for kindergarten at Conway Public Schools! Here’s how to get started: 1️⃣ Find your zoned elementary school. 2️⃣ Register your student online. 3️⃣ The Registrar at your child’s school will be in touch to schedule an appointment after spring break. For more information and to begin the registration process, visit: conwayschools.org/preregistration #KindergartenRegistration #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends

CPSD District Wide STEAM Night - Mark your Calendar!! 🚀 You’re Invited to an Unforgettable STEAM Night! 📅 Date: April 03, 2025 🕕 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 📍 Location: Buzz Bolding Arena and James H. Clark Auditorium Join us for an action-packed K-12 CPSD STEAM Night—a night of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics fun for the whole family! 🚁 See a Helicopter Up Close! 🎈 Marvel at a Hot Air Balloon! 🔬 Engage with the Museum of Discovery’s Awesome Science Shows! 🎨 Watch Live Art Demonstrations! 🦁 Meet Special Animal Ambassadors From the Little Rock Zoo! 🏗️ Explore BIG Machines from Conway Corporation! 🎣 Learn from Arkansas Game & Fish Experts! 🚔 Meet First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, & Their Equipment! 🔥 Say Hello to Smokey Bear and His Heavy Equipment! 🎓 Engage with Demonstrations from Local Colleges & Universities! 🛠️ Meet Real Engineers & Industry Experts! 👩‍🏫 Visit and Learn from CPSD Teachers! 🌟 Discover Pathways to Exciting Careers in STEAM Fields! …and so much more! This is a free event open to all CPSD K-12 students and their families. Centennial Bank will be cooking free hotdogs for the whole family while supplies last. Kona Ice and Food Trucks will also be available for purchase. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore, discover, and experience STEAM in action while learning how these fields can shape your future! We can’t wait to see you there! Thank you, Centennial Bank and Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, for your financial support and your investment in our students!

📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! 🎉 📍 Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR Open to ALL! Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a bus driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! 🍎🚌 #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids #CPSDAscends

Jim Stone Elementary has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon this year! Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday March 3, 2025. About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323739363936/1 and following the simple instructions. We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates. Thanks so much, Jim Stone Elementary

Spring Pictures will be on March 14th! Envelopes will be sent home with students soon! If you would like for your child to be photographed, simply fill out the envelope and return it on picture day with a $5 prepayment. In about one week, you will receive a proof sheet and order form. The $5 prepayment will come off your order total. Package will start at $15 plus tax. This is an optional photo shoot, so only students who return a form will be photographed. A portion of the proceeds are given back to your school for this fundraiser!!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Ib2qdmkjRboSQRHwR4MiWmTqqWocDM3/view?usp=sharing

📣Join us at the Conway School District Career Fair on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9am to 11am at Buzz Bolding Arena! 🎉 📍 Address: 2300 Prince St. Conway, AR Open to ALL! Whether you're an educator, a healthcare professional, a bus driver, or a maintenance expert, we have a place for you on our amazing team! Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, nurses, custodial staff, food service, bus drivers, bus aides, maintenance, and mechanics. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore rewarding career options and make a difference in our community! See you there! 🍎🚌 #ConwaySchoolDistrict #CareerFair #JoinOurTeam #ChampionsForKids #CPSDAscends

🌟 Kindergarten Registration is Now Open! 🌟 Parents, it’s time to get your little ones ready for kindergarten! Online registration is now open, and in-person appointments to finalize the registration will begin after spring break. 🏫✨ 📅 Visit: conwayschools.org/preregistration for more info and to get started today! Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 🎒🎉 #WeAreWampusCats #Ascend #AscendToExcellence #CPSDascends