Money is due by tomorrow (Wednesday)  Our end of year party will be on May 15 from 8:30-12:30 at Xtreme.  The cost is $13 per student.  This will cover the cost of the gym plus the pizza and drink.  I will have students sign up for other items to bring in. Powder puff will be that afternoon at 1:30.  If your child is coming back to school to go to the game, they will need to bring in an extra $2 for admission. I need 2 more drivers.  If you are able to take them and drop them off, please let me know.

Students signed up to bring the following items to the party.  Please let me know if this is not ok with you.
Fruit - Abbi Kay and Drew
Candy - Kase and Jayden
cookies - Abby and Will
chips & dip - Ella, Ally, Evan, Kacie
Mary Michael - chips for buffalo dip and/or cheese puffs
Frankie - sandwiches
Jay-Lee - buffalo dip
Jace - doughnuts

Honors Day (regular end of year Honors Day) is tomorrow at 9:00.  Please dress nicely.  If students are leaving afterwards, please check them out through the office.

AR party is Monday 5/18 at the Rec Center.  Students should come to school at regular time and they will be taken to the party at 9:00.  Parents are welcome to come to the party.  If you are there. you can check your child out with Mrs. Jordan and they do not have to return to school.  If they come back, they need to bring a change of clothes. I sent forms in the folders today.  Please sign and return by Thursday.


Reminders of upcoming events:

May 13 - Elementary Honors Day 9:00 - wear nice clothes.  If they are leaving afterwards, they will need to                check out through the office.

May 14 - 7-12 Honors Day 9:00

May 15 - End of Year party 8:30-12:30 at Xtreme
               Powder Puff 1:30

May 16 - PLAS Pageant

May 18 - AR pool party at the Rec Center 9-11 - may go home afterwards if there is a parent there to check you out.

May 19-22 - High School Exams

May 22 - High School Graduation
                Last day of school - dismiss at 10:00

Our end of year party will be on May 15 from 8:30-12:30 at Xtreme.  The cost is $13 per student.  This will cover the cost of the gym plus the pizza and drink.  I will have students sign up for other items to bring in. Powder puff will be that afternoon at 1:30.  If your child wishes to go to the game, they will need to bring in an extra $2 for admission.

Info for Huntsville trip on Monday, May 11 - please be here at 5 am. We will have sausage biscuits on the bus for everyone to enjoy.  Please bring your own drink. Lunch is included in the price you have paid, but you will need to bring money for dinner.  We will stop at a fast food restaurant.  We should return home by 9 pm.
****you also need to bring money if you want to buy any souvenirs.

Reminders of upcoming events:

May 4 - Spring Sports banquet

May 7 - PTO - "Cyber Bullying"

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 8 - School performance of the Senior Drama class play.  It is $2 per person and you can begin sending in money at any time.

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip (be here 5 am and return approximately 9 pm)

May 12 - field day 1:00-3:00

May 13 - Elementary Honors Day 9:00

May 14 - 7-12 Honors Day 9:00

May 15 - End of Year party 8:30-12:30
               Powder Puff 1:30

May 16 - PLAS Pageant

May 18 - AR pool party at the Rec Center

May 22 - High School Graduation
                Last day of school

Luminary bags for Relay for Life are on sale in the office.  They are $5 each.  You can decorate them yourself or let relay do it for you.

Reminders of upcoming events:

April 28 - Cyber Kids presentation 8:30

April 30 - Science Fair winners yearbook picture

May 1 - Varsity softball state tournament - first game 12:00 in Montgomery.  Students are excused to check out and go.

May 1 - Relay for Life

May 4 - Spring Sports banquet

May 7 - PTO

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 8 - School performance of the Senior Drama class play.  It is $2 per person and you can begin sending in money at any time.

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip (be here 5 am and return approximately 9 pm)

May 12 - field day 1:00-3:00

May 13 - Elementary Honors Day 9:00

May 14 - 7-12 Honors Day 9:00

May 15 - Powder Puff 1:30

May 16 - PLAS Pageant

May 18 - AR pool party at the Rec Center

May 22 - High School Graduation

Recycling Winners!!

Congratulations to the 5th grade for winning the City of Troy Recycling Contest.  We collected 374 pounds and the school collected 1155 pounds!!!  Thank you to all who helped us!!  We will receive an ice cream party for winning!!

The book fair is in the library this week.  The are in need of parent volunteers for Tuesday-Friday.  If you can help, please let us know.

Luminary bags for Relay for Life are on sale in the office.  They are $5 each.  You can decorate them yourself or let relay do it for you.

Reminders of upcoming events:

April 22 - Liberty Learning Celebration

April 23 - 4H for 6th grade

April 24 - State Art Show

April 28 - Cyber Kids presentation 8:30

May 7 - PTO

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 8 - School performance of the Senior Drama class play.  It is $2 per person and you can begin sending in money at any time.

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip (be here 5 am and return approximately 9 pm)

May 12 - field day 1:00-3:00

May 13 - Elementary Honors Day 9:00

May 14 - 7-12 Honors Day 9:00

May 15 - Powder Puff 1:30

May 16 - PLAS Pageant

May 18 - AR pool party at the Rec Center

May 22 - High School Graduation

The first round of the baseball region playoffs starts tomorrow.  Pike will be hosting Morgan in round 1 beginning at 1:30.  Students are excused to go if I have a note (or email) from you.  Admission is $7 and booster passes are not accepted for this.

Also, tomorrow's lunch will be pre-order only. They will have fish, chicken sandwich, BBQ wings, onion rings, cheese grits, green beans, stew and fries.  If your child wishes to order, please let me know by tomorrow morning.  Frankie is the only one who has ordered.

Drawdown tickets and money are due today.

The final payments for the Huntsville trip are due by April 10 (this Friday).  Please get those payments in because I have to give a final count to the Space and Rocket Center next week.  If you are unsure of what you owe, let me know.

If you have not sent in your Huntsville money, please send it in as soon as possible.  I have to give a count to the space and rocket center so I need the payments in. :-)

Continue bringing in your items for the Troy Animal Rescue Project.  You can bring in new or used items or you can make monetary donations.  We have already raised over $70 and I am so proud of all my students!!


April 13-17 - City of Troy Recycling Contest  - we already have over 22 bags of plastic and are doing great!!  Keep sending it in so we can win the party!!

April 16 - 4H

April 17 - Pike vs Morgan - Round 1 Region game - 1:30

April 22 - Liberty Learning Celebration

May 7 - PTO

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 8 - School performance of the Senior Drama class play.  It is $2 per person and you can begin sending in money at any time.

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip

Drawdown tickets and money are due today.

The final payments for the Huntsville trip are due by April 10 (this Friday).  Please get those payments in because I have to give a final count to the Space and Rocket Center next week.  If you are unsure of what you owe, let me know.

Please continue saving your plastic and help the fifth grade win the recycling contest!!

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!!!!

We had a great time on the McWane field trip.  Thanks so much to all who went with us!

A few reminders about upcoming events:

April 10 - dismiss at 11:50 (prom)
                Huntsville balance due

April 13-17 - City of Troy Recycling Contest (we have plastic - you can begin collecting and sending in now)

April 14 - $10,000 Drawdown

April 16 - 4H

May 7 - PTO

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 8 - School performance of the Senior Drama class play.  It is $2 per person and you can begin sending in money at any time.

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip

The first payment of $33 for Huntsville was due on March 20.  if you have not paid, please send that in as soon as you can.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break and are ready to get back to work and finish the school year strong!

Please continue saving your plastic and help the fifth grade win the recycling contest!!

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!!!!


A few reminders about upcoming events:

March 30 - Spirit night at Santa Fe 5-9

April 3 - HOLIDAY - Good friday

April 6 - HOLIDAY

April 7 - McWane Field trip

April 10 - dismiss at 11:50 (prom)
                Huntsville payment #2 due

April 13-17 - City of Troy Recycling Contest (we have plastic - you can begin collecting and sending in now)

April 17 - School performance of the Senior Drama class play.  It is $2 per person and you can begin sending in money at any time.

April 14 - $10,000 Drawdown

April 16 - 4H

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip

AR started over Monday.  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.

Please continue saving your plastic and help the fifth grade win the recycling contest!!

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!!!!

I was extremely pleased with the powerpoints!  Every single person did awesome and for it to be their first power point, it was amazing how well they did!!  Thanks for all your help on those!!!

A few reminders about upcoming events:

March 16-19 - SAT for grades 2,4,6 and 8

March 18 - David Sargent at 1:30

March 19 - club pics (which includes 4H)

March 20 - Hunstville payment #1 due
                  3rd Nine Week's Honors Assembly 9:00

March 23-27 - SPRING BREAK

March 30 - Spirit night at Santa Fe 5-9

April 3 - HOLIDAY - Good friday

April 6 - HOLIDAY

April 7 - McWane Field trip

April 10 - dismiss at 11:50 (prom)
                Huntsville payment #2 due

April 13-17 - City of Troy Recycling Contest (we have plastic - you can begin collecting and sending in now)

April 14 - $10,000 Drawdown

April 16 - 4H

May 8 - cut off for AR

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip

The 4th nine weeks begins today, wow, this year is flying by!!!  This also means that AR starts over today.  Please encourage your child to read so that we don't get bogged down at the end.

I was extremely pleased with the powerpoints!  Every single person did awesome and for it to be their first power point, it was amazing how well they did!!  Thanks for all your help on those!!!

A few reminders about upcoming events:

March 16-19 - SAT for grades 2,4,6 and 8

March 17-18 - No art due to Art show

March 18 - David Sargent at 1:30 (information coming home today in folder)

March 19 - club pics (which includes 4H)

March 20 - Hunstville payment #1 due
                  3rd Nine Week's Honors Assembly 9:00

March 23-27 - SPRING BREAK

March 30 - Spirit night at Santa Fe 5-9

April 3 - HOLIDAY - Good friday

April 6 - HOLIDAY

April 7 - McWane Field trip

April 10 - dismiss at 11:50 (prom)
                Huntsville payment #2 due

April 13-17 - City of Troy Recycling Contest (we have plastic - you can begin collecting and sending in now)

April 14 - $10,000 Drawdown

April 16 - 4H

May 11 - Huntsville Field Trip

Congratulations to Kacie for winning first place in the Dr. Seuss week poster contest.  Our class gets a popcorn party for her win!!!

The city of Troy annual Clean and Green Week is April 13-17.  Grades K4 through 6th will participate in the recycling contest.  5th grade has plastic so begin saving your plastic now :-)  The winning grade gets a party.

From Mrs. Powell...

The 5^th grade classes are having a bake sale to raise money to honor local people in our community.  We are participating in a program called Liberty’s Legacy that promotes being a good American citizen and honoring heroes. We will have cookies, brownies, rice crispy treats, cake and other sweet treats. All items will be $1.00.  Students can eat the treats at break or lunch.  We are trying to raise a total of $245 to honor these heroes through this program.    The bake sale will be Thursday, March 12^th starting around 8:20.  We are really excited about this and we hope that you will allow your child to enjoy a delicious, sweet treat to help this great cause.  

Upcoming Events....

4H club pictures will be taken Tuesday at 11:00 (had to be rescheduled...will post when I know date)

Band members will travel to Enterprise Tuesday to observe bands performing in the Alabama Bandmasters Association State Band Assessment. They will be gone from 8:15- 3:00.

AR ends this Friday 3/13. If your child has not made their goal, please encourage them to read!

Yearbooks will be on sale until Friday 3/13.  They are $50 and no extras will be ordered.

This Friday 3/13 is also the end of the 3rd nine weeks.

School will dismiss at 11:50 on Friday 3/13 due to the Jonah McWaters Baseball Tournament.

SAT testing for grades 2,4,6 and 8 is next week March 16-19.

Money for the Huntsville trip is due by Friday, March 20.

3rd nine weeks Honors Assembly is Friday, March 20 at 9:00.

March 23-27 is SPRING BREAK :-)

Due to Spring Break, we will not have 4H this month.

Update on Frozen Field trip.  Students will need to dress nicely.  We will leave school around 9:30 and return around 2:30.  We will eat lunch in Dothan, so you will need to send money with your child.

School will be dismissed at 12:00 on Friday 3/13 due to the Jonah McWaters baseball tournament.

3rd nine weeks honor's assembly will be held on Friday, March 20 at 9:00.

Frozen Field trip is Friday. I will give you more information on times and details this week. Everyone is paid and we have enough drivers :-)

This week is "Read Across America" Week.  5th  graders do not actually participate in the reading activities that are set up but are welcome to dress for the themed days if they want to.
Monday - dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character
Tuesday - Foxiest socks day (wear silly socks)
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday (wear wacky, tacky clothing)
Thursday - Grinchiest green day - (may wear green but no camouflage)
Friday - Red and white day

We still have several students who have not made their AR goal.  It ends on March 13.  Please encourage your child to read and get those goals met.  We have had everyone in the class make their goal for first and second 9 weeks and I want them to all make it again! :-)

Yearbooks are now on sale and will be until March 13.  The cost is $50 and no extras will be ordered.

It looks as though we have enough interest in the Huntsville trip to get the extra bus and that means that all parents who would like to go should be able to.  I have gotten the deposit from most all students.  If you have not paid for your child, please do as soon as possible as it was due Friday.  Also,  I need to get a $10 deposit from all parents who want to go so that I can go ahead and reserve the bus.  If you could go ahead and get this to me, I would certainly appreciate it. :-)

Don't forget that next Friday (3/6) is the Frozen trip.

Thursday 2/26 is the State Science Fair and PLAS has 7 students who will be participating. :-)  If you are one of the participants, please let me know if you have a ride.  I have also sent home information about times and a map of Huntingdon College. You DO need to bring a table.

Kacie's mom will be bringing pizza and cupcakes for lunch on Thursday for her birthday. You are responsible for your own drink.

I will be at the science fair tomorrow (Wednesday) and Mrs. Arrington will be my sub.

Reminder that the money for the McWane field trip is due today.  If you haven't turned in, you can send on Thursday since I will be out tomorrow.

The $10 deposit for the Huntsville trip is due by Friday.  We have had a tremendous response to the trip so far and I am hoping to have enough to get a third bus.  If you are interested in chaperoning and have not told me, please let me know as soon as you can.  If we don't have enough participation to get another bus, then we will have to limit the number of chaperones and I don't want to have to do that :-)

We will have 4H on Thursday.  I did not have anyone who wanted to participate in the Public speaking contest.  If your child is interested, please let me know!  I'd love to have a participant.  The contest is Feb 24

Updates:

Huntsville trip - I have booked the field trip for May 11.  The exact cost will be determined when I know how many are going but it will be in the $70 range. I will need a $10 deposit by Friday, February 20 to reserve your spot on the bus.  I have sent a letter home with all students today giving you more information.
Also, at this point, I do not know how many chaperone spots we will have.  If you are interested, please send me a note or email (nferraro@pikelib.com) and let me know.  If we have enough, there is a possibility of opening an additional bus.

If you wish to donate to the Children's Hospital, tomorrow  (Feb 12) is the deadline.

Tomorrow is also the deadline for the money for the Frozen play.  It is $7 for students and $23 for drivers.

I want to let you all know just how proud I am of all of the science fair projects. They were all awesome!!! I could not have been more proud!
Congratulations to the winners:
Biological - 1st was a tie between Sophie Hollis and Claire-Ann Manning
                   2nd - Railyn Williams
                   3rd - Bayli Eaton
                   Honorable Mention - Olivia Barron
Physical - 1st - Grace Rushing
                2nd - Reagan Brown
                3rd - Emily Williamson
District is Wednesday, February 18 at Ashford Academy.  Please let me know if you are planning to go or if your child will need a ride.  You DO need to bring a card table.

We are going to see the Alabama Dance Company Presentation of "Frozen" on March 6 in Dothan.  I have several parents who have agreed to drive and I will be in touch with you. (I need 4 drivers) The cost is $23 for chaperones and $7 for students.  The deadline for all money is this Thursday, February 12.

Our Valentine's party will be on Friday.  Students have voted to do a "buffet" style party at lunch but no one has volunteered to bring in any real "food".  Since this will be their lunch, I can't have all desserts and chips. Please let me know by tomorrow what you will bring otherwise, we will change the party type.   We will also need to bring $1 for drinks.  If you choose to bring in individual bags or Valentine's to the class, please bring one for everyone.  We have 14 students.  I put the list in the folder today. (I also included Mrs. Rotton's class in case you need any of their names)

We are still collecting money for the Children's Hospital.  You can bring in change or bills and the one who brings in the most will be crowned King or Queen.  I only have a couple who have brought in donations. You can bring these in daily and we will keep a running total. Deadline is February 12.

The money for the McWane field trip is due by Tuesday, February 17th.  The cost is $42 for students and $37 for chaperones. (you can pay in 2 installments if you wish and the second one would be due by March 3) I have Nina Terry, Marilee Hussey, Theresa Porter, Amy Price, Tammy Calhoun, Mandie Baker and Paula Rushing signed up to go.

The SGA is selling cookie dough.  Your child should have brought home a packet with the order forms.  Prizes are awarded to top sellers. Also, the schools gets money for every booklet that you return filled out with names and addresses.

The Huntsville trip to the Space and Rocket Center is in the process of being finalized.  I am waiting on confirmation of a date. I will hopefully know later today. We will take a charter bus and so this will be a more expensive trip (probably around $70 ish per person) if you want to start saving a little :-)

February 2-6

Our Valentine's party will be on Friday.  Students have voted to do a "buffet" style party at lunch.  They are supposed to be checking with you to see what food item they can bring to share.  We will also need to bring $1 for drinks and need someone to volunteer to bring in a little Valentine's candy.  If you choose to bring in individual bags or Valentine's to the class, please bring to everyone.  We have 14 students.  I will get a list of names out.

We are still collecting money for the Children's Hospital.  You can bring in change or bills and the one who brings in the most will be crowned King or Queen.  I only have a couple who have brought in donations. You can bring these in daily and we will keep a running total. Deadline is February 12.

The money for the McWane field trip is due by Tuesday, February 17th.  The cost is $42 for students and $37 for chaperones. (you can pay in 2 installments if you wish and the second one would be due by March 3) I have 6 parents/grandparents who have signed up to go.  I still have a couple of slots left so if you would like to go, let me know.

The SGA is selling cookie dough.  Your child should have brought home a packet with the order forms.  Prizes are awarded to top sellers. Also, the schools gets money for every booklet that you return filled out with names and addresses.

We are going to see the Alabama Dance Company Presentation of "Frozen" on March 6 in Dothan.  I several parents who have agreed to drive and I will be in touch with you.  The cost is $23 for chaperones and $7 for students.  You can begin sending in the money at any time.  I am not sure of the deadline, but will let you know when I get more details.

I am also in the process of planning a field trip to Huntsville to go to the Space and Rocket Center. I will let you know details and cost as soon as it is finalized.  We will take a charter bus and so this will be a more expensive trip if you want to start saving a little :-)

Grades 7-12 will be dismissing Thursday in order to go to the varsity boys basketball game.  If your child is planning to check out and go, please let me know.

6th GRADE PARENTS:
I have had several of you asking about what goes on the display board.  I am attaching a photo that shows a sample. Also, you do not need tables for the Pike Science Fair.  You do need them for District and State. Display Boards and Final Reports are due tomorrow, Friday, 2/6.  If you have extra items to display with your project, you can wait and bring those on Monday.

January 26-30

Notes from the office:  

• We will begin our kick off for the Children's Hospital this week. They are having a King and Queen Contest:  Students in K4-6^th grade will be participating.  This is January 22-February 12^th.  The boy that collects the most money will be crowned King and the girl that collects the most will be crowned Queen in Feb.  This is a big fund raiser for Children’s Hospital and is a very worthy cause.  You may collect pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters or dollars.  Please have fun and help this worthy cause!  
• The Spring Softball Clinic is Feb. 7 for girls in grades K-6.  Please see Coach Park if you would like to register.
• The Excel Club will be having a shoe drive for “Solefood Ministries” to give shoes to children in need in other countries.  We will be accepting new or slightly used shoes you’ve outgrown or don’t need.  We will be collecting until Friday, Feb. 27^th.
• The Book Fair starts today in the library.
• This week is declared National School Choice Safety Week.

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I will be out Thursday, Friday and Monday.  Mrs. Arrington will be here all 3 days. I will leave work just like what we wold normally do.  Please remind your child to be on their best behavior.  of course, I have THE BEST students around, so I know that there will not be a problem. :-)

Reminders

1.  I have enough drivers for the field trip.  Thanks to all of you for volunteering. We will leave school around 8:15.  Money (6.50 per person attending is due by tomorrow).  Students also need to bring money for concessions and lunch.

2.  Mrs. Baggett will “Kiss The Goat” tomorrow at 9:30 am.

3.  Last day to sign up for Lock-In for grades 1-6 is Friday.  See Coach Park if you need form.

4.  The Spring Softball Clinic is Feb. 7 for girls in grades K-6.  Please see Coach Park if you would like to register.

5.  All Jump Rope For Heart donations should be turned in by Friday to Mrs. Avant or Coach Park.

Field Trip

We will be going to see A Bear Called Paddington at the theater in Troy on Friday, January 23, 2015. We are really excited about this trip. If you can drive for this trip please email me. (nferraro@pikelib.com) Movie tickets will be $6.50 per student/chaperone. Please send this money by Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Students will be able to buy concessions and should have pocket money to cover the cost of any concessions they would like. We will eat lunch after the movie and your child will also need money to cover the cost of lunch. The movie will start at 9:00 so we will leave school around 8:15 to give everyone time to buy concessions. We are looking forward to a fun day out!! If you have any questions please email me. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you!!

January 12-16

Thank you so much to all who  had a part in the deer hunt.  it was a HUGE success thanks to all of you!!!

Please continue to send in cans.  We are trying to collect 5000 so that Mrs. Baggett will have to kiss a goat! 

AR starts today. Your child should have his new ZPD and goal.

4H is this Thursday.

Thank you so much to all who have sent in supplies!! I have the best parents ever!! :-) 

Notes from the office:

•  If anyone is interested in buying a ticket for the Gun Raffle, please see Coach Park or the office.  Friday is the last day to buy a ticket.
• Mrs. Baggett will be giving homework passes for one night to students bringing the $10.00 for deer hunt.  Turn money into your homeroom teacher.
• The Honor Assembly scheduled for Friday has been rescheduled for Monday at 9:00 am.
• Baseball tryouts will be this Saturday.  Varsity will be from 1:00 until 2:30 and JV will be immediately following varsity meeting.
•  Please bring cans or food items for the canned food drive. If we raise 5,000 cans Mrs. Baggett will kiss a goat. (I will offer a homework pass for my students if they bring in at least 10 cans)
• Anyone interested in playing golf, boys or girls, needs to see Coach Allen today.

• We are still in need of the following supplies for our class.  If you can donate any of them, it would be greatly appreciated.    

           Paper Towels

           Ziploc bags (any size)

           Expo markers

           Sharpie markers

           Kleenex

           Hp ink # 94 or 95

           Plastic forks

           Windex