March 2020 Volume 1 :: Issue 1

March 2020Volume 1 :: Issue 11401 Third St.Earle, AR 72331870.792.8486www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.usDISTRICT OFFICE TEAMSuperintendentTish Knowlestknowles@esdbulldogs.orgWelcome to the first edition of EarleSchool District Newsletter! We plan tokeep you informed monthly of school anddistrictinformation,activities,andevents. Please contact us if you have anyquestions.Superintendent’s AdministrativeAssistantMelissa Swansonmswanson@esdbulldogs.orgAsst. Business Manager-AccountsPayable/Child Nutrition DirectorAlisha Lesteralester@esdbulldogs.orgAsst. Business ManagerHuman ResourcesKrystal Whitekwhite@esdbulldogs.orgFederal Programs/Test Coordinator/Compliance OfficerCarloss Guesscguess@esdbulldogs.orgTechnology CoordinatorBobby Luckettbluckett@esdbulldogs.orgParent & Community Liaison/Novice Teacher MentorLinda Mapleslmaples@esdbulldogs.orgStudent Success CoordinatorFelicia A. Watsonfwatson@esdbulldogs.orgPositive Behavioral Intervention &Support Coach/Activities DirectorAlbert .ar.usUPCOMING EVENTSFebruary 26 - 29: Girls and Boys Regional Basketball Tournament @ ClarendonFebruary 28 - Black History Program: High School 8:00 a.m.Elementary 9:00 a.m.February 28 - Deadline to register for the April 4th ACT test to avoid late fees.March 2 - Dr. Seuss’ BirthdayMarch 2 - 6: Read Across America Week (Dr. Seuss Week)—See page 5March 4 - 7: State Basketball Tournament @ QuitmanMarch 12-15: State Finals Basketball GamesMarch 16: National Freedom of Information DayMarch 23 - 27: Spring Break! No School!Find “Earle School District” on Facebook

ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIONPrincipalJuanita Bohanonjbohanon@esdbulldogs.orgAdministrative AssistantBeatrice McKenziebmckenzie@esdbulldogs.orgInstructional FacilitatorKaiesha McGruderkmcgruder@esdbulldogs.orgSchool Counselor/ParentFacilitatorJessica Jeffersonjjefferson@esdbulldogs.orgStaff of the Week:Mrs. Darlene MaloneEarle Elementary Para-ProfessionalMrs. Rogers class was awarded a PizzaParty for having the most tokens collectedfor the month of December. AwesomeAwesome! #PBIS #ees#earle #elementaryOne of our alums, Lauren Ashley Forrest,spent the day checking us out. While hereshe was able to visit with 3rd grade whosefocus is on China. She was able to sharesome of her travels and tell them abouthow it feels to teach abroad. Thanks againfor coming to visit with us.2www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.usFind “Earle School District” on Facebook

March 2020 :: Volume 1::Issue 1Meet the newly-elected Student Government Association at Earle Elementary School. The 20 member group is a historical firstfor the school. Students were nominated based on their outspokenness, leadership abilities, and high-achieving attributes. TheSGA at Earle Elementary meets weekly to discuss community service projects, fundraisers, and any concerns from peers. Futureprojects include a collaboration with St. Jude. Mrs. Kaiesha McGruder serves as the SGA Sponsor.Students donated and collected socks and gaveto one of our local Nursing Homes!3www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.usFind “Earle School District” on Facebook

HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIONPrincipalReginnia Williamsrwilliams@esdbulldogs.orgAdministrative AssistantTameka Allentameka.allen@esdbulldogs.orgOn Wednesday February 19th, sixteen AP Computer Science students went tothe Apple Store in Little Rock to explore with Sphero robots. Students used dragand drop computer coding to program robots to move around various mazes.Students worked in pairs to expand and enhance their computer codingexperience to involve real life current technology.Instructional FacilitatorChelsea Hendersonchenderson@esdbulldogs.orgSchool CounselorChristopher Conwaycconway@esdbulldogs.orgDean/Parent FacilitatorClaudie Forrestcforrest@esdbulldogs.orgOn Wednesday February 12th, 35 7th-10th gradestudents went to Incredible Pizza in Memphis tocelebrate scoring proficient in at least one ACTAspire Interim testing area. Students enjoyed abuffet and game card for each test that they scoredproficient. Students took the last Interim test beforeleaving school and will go on a last celebration tripbefore taking the ACT Aspire.4www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.usFind “Earle School District” on Facebook

March 2020 :: Volume 1::Issue 1National Read Across America Day—(Dr. Seuss Day)National Read Across America Day is part of Read Across America, an initiative on reading created bythe National Education Association. This motivational and awareness day calls for all children and youthin every community across the United States to celebrate reading.To celebrate Read Across America Week and the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 2nd, some fun activitiesare planned for the week of March 2nd through March 6th at both schools. The students will have theopportunity to dress up for each day. We hope the students enjoy participating in this school-widecelebration of READING.Monday, March 2nd Cat in the Hat DayWear your coolest craziest hat.Book Focus: The Cat in the Hat by Dr. SeussTuesday, March 3rd Whoville DayWear your craziest, or wackiest hair style or even silly clothes thatdon’t coordinate to represent the weird citizens of Whoville!Book Focus: Horton Hears a Who by Dr. SeussWednesday, March 4th Wacky Sock DayWear your wackiest or silliest socks to represent Fox in Socks.Book Focus: Fox in Socks and Wacky Wednesday by Dr. SeussThursday, March 5th Green is Keen DayWear the color green.Book Focus: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussFriday, March 6th Seuss Yourself DayDress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character (star on your belly for a Sneech, moustache for a Loraxdress like a friend, wear a blue wig for Thing One & Two, or anything!)Book Focus: Any Dr. Seuss bookFor more information, contact the Library Media Specialists,Karen Peacock at the Elementary and Terri Sturghill at the High School.5www.earle.crsc.k12.ar.usFind “Earle School District” on Facebook

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Book Focus: Fox in Socks and Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss Thursday, March 5th Green is Keen Day Wear the color green. Book Focus: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Friday, March 6th Seuss Yourself Day Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character (star on your belly for a Sneech, moustache for a Lorax dress like a friend, wear a blue wig for Thing .