Going on a Bear Hunt

We’re going on a BEAR HUNT!!!  We’re going to catch a BIG ONE!!!  It’s such a beautiful day, and we’re not scared!!

Mrs. Walsh’s and Miss Clements’ K3 classes had a bear hunt Thursday, September 2, in celebration of the letter “B.”  Each student came to school with a teddy bear. While no one was [...]

First Annual “Read to Me” Day

Last Friday, the first grade hosted their first annual “Read to Me” Day. Parents were invited to bring stuffed animals, blankets and books to read with their children in a celebration of reading!
The two first grade classes found quiet places in the sanctuary to read and spent an hour reading with their parents or teachers. [...]

Memory Makers

In the spring of 2010, Mr. Bennett challenged the elementary teachers to create two “memory maker activities” for each grade level.  One activity was to take place in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.  These activities were to be in addition to the usual class projects, field trips, parties and celebrations that [...]

New Class Pet in Mrs. Somer’s Room

Clay Brown is sharing his pet, Tootsie Tail, with his class.  Tootsie Tail, a leopard gecko, moved into Mrs. Somers’ second grade classroom August 20. Tootsie Tail is at home in his fine aquarium that is decorated with a desert motif.
The students were fascinated as they watched their new pet enjoy a cricket breakfast.  Clay [...]

Miss Morton Returns to Her Roots

Back to school is like going home for first grade teacher Jessica Morton. Miss Morton, who attended AB herself for eight years, is now teaching in the very classroom in which SHE was a student 18 years ago.  Miss Morton attended first grade in room 158, and this year she teaches first grade in the [...]

Elementary Students and Families Celebrate Back to School

ABSS students an families celebrated the beginning of school at the Back to School Splash Bash on August 13. Despite the heat, a record number of families attended the event.
Students and their siblings enjoyed the four water inflatables spending the evening splishing and splashing.  They also enjoyed ascending the popular rock wall, animal visits from [...]

LDAA Conference Welcomes Author Rick LaVoi to Arkansas

More Than 200 Special Educators, Reading Specialists, Therapists and Other Professionals Expected to Attend
The Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas annual conference, Saturday, Sept. 18 at the DoubleTree Little Rock, features workshops on educating children and youths with learning disabilities. Popular special educator and author Richard “Rick” LaVoie, M.A., M.Ed., serves as the keynote speaker.
“We [...]

2010/2011 Elementary School Supply List

Save the date for the first-ever “BACK TO THE 80s BASH”

Arkansas Baptist will celebrate 30 years next school year, and we are starting things off with a Back to the Eighties Bash!  Go dig out your 80’s best and put October 2, 2010, on your calendar! You won’t want to miss it!! In you are interested in helping, please contact David Sanders or Terry Yelvington [...]

Do you like the Arkansas Travelers and want to help a great organization?

I am partnering with the Miracle League organization to coordinate volunteers to be a “K Keeper”.
What is a K Keeper?
A K Keeper is someone that volunteers for the Miracle League and goes to home Travelers games.  Each person is entitled to a FREE ticket and is responsible to hang a K in the outfield whenever [...]

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