Yocum Primary

Enjoying your summer vacation!? Make plans for all your school holidays by checking out the 2023-24 calendar! https://5il.co/1qtkb

The Application to Request enrollment in the Wildcat Online Academy (WOA) for the first semester is now open. The deadline to enroll for the second semester is July 21, 2023. If you wish for your child to be considered for enrollment, please visit the WOA page here: https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/woa-enrollment Students who were enrolled in WOA for the 22-23 school year MUST complete the application again this year if they would like to continue to participate in WOA for the 23-24 school year. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the student is eligible to participate in WOA. Parents will be notified no later than Friday, August 4, if their student’s application has been accepted. WOA allows ESD students in 5th - 12th grades to choose virtual instruction that is developed and presented through teachers from Flex Point Global. The curriculum of the WOA will align with state standards to provide a rigorous and robust educational environment for students. To learn more about Flex Point Global, click here: www.flexpointeducation.com/courses-curriculum/course-catalog#globalschool. Please be sure to thoroughly read the Wildcat FAQ Document for more detailed information regarding changes to WOA for the 23-24 school year. To view the FAQs, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13-5-CxHx6l292NvfErlK9oWgAe81sXegsJ08dD7uYrI/edit?usp=sharing. Parents and students who apply for Wildcat Online Academy agree to the requirements of the program as outlined in the WOA Parent/Student Contract (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oT40TpRFvxN0yawuJWneED7cRKNnpWhZ/view?usp=sharing).

The AR Summer Reading Lab is happening at Retta Brown this year! All students entering grades 1st-6th--don't miss your chance to bank those AR points!

Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July! For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments Atención padres de ESD: Todos los estudiantes de kindergarten deben participar en las pruebas de kindergarten este verano. Los resultados se utilizarán para crear listas de clase para asegurar que su hijo se empareja con el mejor maestro. Las sesiones de unos 20 minutos tendrán lugar el 25 de julio de 1-4pm y el 27 de julio de 8-11am. Si usted no tiene una cita, por favor visite la escuela de su hijo durante la ventana de pruebas. Esperamos verle a usted y a su hijo en julio. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

Looking for the 2023-2024 school calendar? Click here: https://5il.co/1qtkb

SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer Training for the 2023-2024 school year! Friday, August 25 - 1 PM (TAC House) Tuesday, August 29 - 6 PM (TAC House) Friday, January 5 - 1 PM (TAC House) Who needs to attend: • People who want to chaperone band/orchestra events • People who want to chaperone field trips • People who want to chaperone athletic trips • People who want to chaperone overnight trips • People who want to volunteer in the school Who does not need to attend (They can...but it's not required that they attend training.): • People who are working in a concession stand through a booster club ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Viernes 25 de agosto - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Martes 29 de agosto - 18.00 horas (Casa TAC) Viernes 5 de enero - 13.00 horas (Casa TAC) Quién debe asistir: • Personas que desean acompañar a la banda u orquesta en sus actuaciones • Personas que desean acompañar a los alumnos en las excursiones • Personas que desean acompañar a deportistas en sus viajes • Personas que desean acompañar a los participantes en viajes nocturnos • Personas que quieren ser voluntarias en la escuela Quién no necesita asistir (Pueden... pero no es obligatorio que asistan a la formación): • Personas que trabajan en un puesto de comida a través de un club de apoyo

The AR Summer Reading Lab is happening at Retta Brown this year! All students entering grades 1st-6th--don't miss your chance to bank those AR points!

Attention ESD guardians: All incoming kindergarteners must participate in kindergarten testing this summer! Results will be used to create class lists to ensure your child is matched with the best teacher. Sessions lasting about 20 minutes will take place on July 25 from 1-4pm and July 27 from 8-11am. If you do not have an appointment, please visit your child’s school during the testing window. We look forward to seeing you and your child in July! For more information, visit our website at https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/page/kindergarten-assessments

Congratulations to these Yocum Bears on their positive office referrals!

Thank you George from the Boys and Girls Club for helping us in the car line all year! We are so thankful for your service to our students and families.

Congratulations to these Yocum Bears on their positive office referrals!

Congratulations to these Yocum Bears on their positive office referrals!

Check out Yocum's May newsletter: https://www.smore.com/7qscv

Thank you to SouthArk Brotherhood of Scholarship and Service and Tim Johnson for doing a book drive for the students at Yocum Primary!

Great job Yocum Bears on your positive referrals!

First graders participated in Lego Mania! They built castles, crocodiles, forts and houses.

We have another round of positive office referrals! Congratulations!

Mrs. Ibert's first grade students practiced matching 3D objects to real world items they see everyday!

Great job Yocum Bears on your positive office referrals!

Congratulations to Shea Lee and Megan Moorewood on being chosen as April's Tech Heroes!