Our October Staff Member of the Month is someone whose positivity and kindness make a difference in our school every single day. When staff members were asked why this person deserves this recognition, one thing came through loud and clear—this person brings joy to the people around them. Coworkers shared that this staff member is always smiling and brings sunshine to even the roughest days. They also talked about the amazing job this person does with our students. You can see that impact just by walking into the classroom and noticing how attentive, engaged, and connected the students are. But the impact doesn’t stop with the students. This person was also described as a GREAT co-teacher—someone you can count on, someone who supports the people they work with, and someone who will always have your back. This staff member represents so much of what Team Sallie Cone is all about: positive, supportive, dependable, and always focused on doing what is best for our Littlest Cats. So, it is my pleasure to announce that our October Staff Member of the Month is
Our September Staff Member of the Month is someone who has shown what it means to be a dependable teammate and leader. When staff members were asked why this person deserves this recognition, a common theme stood out—this is someone others can count on. This staff member has stepped up and has gone above and beyond to help others adjust to the expectations and routines of our school. Whether it’s lending a hand, answering a question, listening when someone needs support, or simply doing whatever needs to be done, this person never hesitates to step in and help. Coworkers described this staff member as an amazing teacher who is always willing to do whatever is necessary to help both students and staff succeed. When something needs to be done, this person doesn’t wait for someone else to handle it—they step in and help get it done. This staff member represents exactly what it means to be part of Team Sallie Cone: being a leader, a listener, a helper, and most importantly, a teammate others know they can depend on. So, it is my pleasure to announce that our September Staff Member of the Month is...
✨ National School Lunch Week: Thank You!
To wrap up National School Lunch Week, we want to send a massive THANK YOU to our hardworking Food Service team! From early morning prep to afternoon cleanup, you show up every day with big smiles to fuel our students for success. We are so lucky to have you on Team Conway! Leave a thank-you note in the comments for our nutrition crew! 🥪💙🐾
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
To wrap up National School Lunch Week, we want to send a massive THANK YOU to our hardworking Food Service team! From early morning prep to afternoon cleanup, you show up every day with big smiles to fuel our students for success. We are so lucky to have you on Team Conway! Leave a thank-you note in the comments for our nutrition crew! 🥪💙🐾
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
📊 National School Lunch Week: Fact #4!
It takes serious experience to run a championship food service program! Did you know our CPSD food service staff members have a combined total of 425 years of experience in school food service? Talk about a dedicated, expert squad taking care of our students! 💪💙
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It takes serious experience to run a championship food service program! Did you know our CPSD food service staff members have a combined total of 425 years of experience in school food service? Talk about a dedicated, expert squad taking care of our students! 💪💙
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
🍗 National School Lunch Week: Fact #3!
Can you guess the fan-favorite meal in our cafeterias? The #1 lunch entree across CPSD is chicken tenders served with macaroni & cheese and a warm roll! It is a classic for a reason. What was your favorite school lunch growing up? Tell us in the comments! 🧀😋
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Big break ahead, Wampus Cats! Reminding all families that students will have an extended break from October 20th through October 23rd.
Here is the multi-day breakdown:
🛑 Oct 20: Teacher Work Day (No school for students)
💬 Oct 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences (No school for students)
🍁 Oct 22-23: Fall Break (Schools & Offices Closed)
🐾 Oct 26: Return to School
We are so proud of the hard work our students and staff have put in so far this term. Enjoy the time off, rest up, and let's come back ready to win together as Team Conway! 💙
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🍎 National School Lunch Week: Fact #2!
Here is a fun stat for your Tuesday: CPSD students consume over 520,000 packages of apple slices every school year! That equals more than 65,000 pounds of fresh apples keeping our kids healthy and energized. Way to go, Wampus Cats! 🍏🐾
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Attention Families, please sign up with your child's teacher for a time slot on Parent Teacher Conference day.
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
We are closed for Fall Break on October 22-23, 2026
🎃🍂 Our preschoolers are getting into the fall spirit by creating their own emotion faces on pumpkin cutouts!
Through this fun, hands-on activity, children are learning to recognize and express emotions while building self-awareness, fine motor skills, and creativity. 🧡
These experiences support social-emotional development and help children build the skills needed to understand their own feelings and recognize emotions in others. 🍁😊 #SallieConePreschool #LearningThroughPlay
🍎💛 Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Dr. Marci Martin! 💛🍎
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we are proud to recognize Dr. Marci Martin, who is serving as principal of Sallie Cone Preschool for the first time this school year after previously serving as our assistant principal.
Leadership is about more than a title; it is about showing up, listening, supporting others, and working together to create an environment where everyone can succeed. Dr. Martin leads with a team-centered mindset, often reminding us that “we are a team.” This perfectly reflects our district’s theme this year: Be the Bean. Be the Best! 🌱
As she continues to grow in her role, Dr. Martin embraces both the challenges and the rewarding moments that come with leadership. One statement that speaks volumes about her heart for this position is, “I prayed for this.” Those words reflect a willingness to embrace the journey, knowing that meaningful work comes with both difficult days and incredible blessings.
Dr. Martin takes time to listen to her staff, steps in wherever she is needed, and works diligently to help each day run smoothly. Her commitment to supporting our team helps create an environment where staff members feel heard and where children and families can thrive. ❤️
Thank you, Dr. Martin, for your willingness to serve, your dedication to our Sallie Cone family, and your reminder that we are stronger when we work together. We appreciate the heart you bring to leadership and look forward to all the wonderful things ahead! 🍎✨
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It is National School Lunch Week! This week is all about recognizing the power of a healthy, delicious meal in helping our students learn, grow, and thrive every day, while celebrating the amazing team that feeds our district.
To kick off the week, here is our first big stat: Did you know our CPSD Food Service team serves over 1 million lunches across the district every single school year?
That takes a massive amount of prep, care, and friendly smiles in the lunch line. Thank you to our incredible nutrition crew for keeping Team Conway fueled and ready to excel! 🍎🥪💙🐾
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
To kick off the week, here is our first big stat: Did you know our CPSD Food Service team serves over 1 million lunches across the district every single school year?
That takes a massive amount of prep, care, and friendly smiles in the lunch line. Thank you to our incredible nutrition crew for keeping Team Conway fueled and ready to excel! 🍎🥪💙🐾
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
🌲🎨 Our Right Brain learners in the Arkansas-themed room explored one of our state’s natural treasures—the pine tree, Arkansas’s state tree! 🌳
The children used their senses to investigate pine cones, feeling their unique textures and describing what they noticed. Then, they got creative by using pine cones as painting tools! 🖐️🖌️
✨ Skills We’re Growing: 🌿 Sensory Exploration & Language Development: Observing, touching, and describing the pine cone encourages children to explore their environment, build vocabulary, and express their observations.
🎨 Fine Motor Skills & Creativity: Using pine cones to paint strengthens hand coordination and control while encouraging creativity and experimentation with different textures and patterns.
Learning about Arkansas is even more fun when little hands get involved! ❤️🌲
🐾💙 Meet Mrs. Jennifer McMillion! 💙🐾 A new Paraprofessional here at Sallie Cone Preschool!
Let's welcome Ms. Jennifer Chtwood to Sallie Cone Preschool. WE are all looking forward to the support that she will offer the Teachers and Paras! Welcome!
October is National Physical Therapy Month! A huge shoutout to our incredible CPSD Physical Therapists, Elizabeth Hart and Kasey Strack. They work behind the scenes every day helping our students gain strength, mobility, and confidence so they can thrive both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for being vital players on Team Conway! 💙🐾
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
🍂📸 Fall Pictures Are Coming! 📸🍂
We’re excited to capture some sweet fall memories of our little learners! 🍁🧡 Be on the lookout for more information about our upcoming Fall Picture Day!
We can’t wait to see all those smiles and capture a little piece of this beautiful season! 🍂😊
🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! Today we are also celebrating our incredible athletic coaches across the district. They spend early mornings, late nights, and weekends mentoring our student-athletes, teaching teamwork, discipline, and resilience both on and off the field. Thank you for leading our teams with passion and being true champions for kids on Team Conway! 🏈🏐👟
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
#WeAreWampusCats #TeamConway #ChampionsForKids
🧠 Left Brain Learning! 🍎
Our children are strengthening their thinking and problem-solving skills as they sort items by size,
organize their work mats, and practice balancing apples in the tree.
These hands-on activities encourage focus, organization, early math skills, and flexible thinking while making learning engaging and purposeful! 🌱✨
Happy National Instructional Coaches Day! Today we are celebrating our phenomenal Instructional Coaches. They work side by side with our educators, sharing creative strategies and tools to help our classrooms thrive.
Pictured here are just a few of our amazing instructional coaches in action! Thank you for leveling up our game plan and being true champions for kids on Team Conway! 📋💙
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