Chicot Elementary & Early Childhood Center

In addition to a wonderful Polar Express Day, we had another special reason to celebrate today! In a school filled with incredible teachers, Ms. Quarles has been selected as our 2025–2026 Chicot Teacher of the Year! In addition to serving as one of our outstanding 4th grade teachers, Ms. Quarles generously gives her time and talents to numerous school initiatives. She is our Leader in Me Lighthouse Coordinator, serves on our Academic Leadership Team, and volunteers for a variety of school projects. Ms. Quarles—thank you for your scholar-centered service and unwavering commitment to our school community. We are proud to announce you as our 2025–2026 Chicot Teacher of the Year! 🐆👏🎉

5 days ago, Kamilla Khoury

Christmas Resources!

6 days ago, Ms. Hawkins

🚂 Polar Express Pajama Day is tomorrow! School-appropriate pajamas are welcome and holiday classroom parties will take place 🎄 Let’s finish Spirit Week strong and cozy!

6 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

🎅 Today was a great day at Santa’s Workshop! Chicot felt so festive, we thought we were at the North Pole ❄️ Tomorrow, let’s keep the magic going with Holiday Lights Day ✨ Students are invited to wear red, green, white, gold, or silver to help light up the school. We can’t wait to see Chicot shine!

7 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Merry Sweater Day at Chicot 🎄 Holiday spirit all around. Check out the video for highlights from our day!
https://youtu.be/H_QINyD0dRg

8 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Happy Win-Win Wednesday!!! Please take a look at our Sister/Brother Group!!! We meet each day in the morning, then back again before dismissal! We are working towards internalizing and applying the 8 habits! We identify a habit each week and discuss how we will meet our goal!!! Right now we are focusing on meeting the goal 3 out of 5 days! When meeting the goal, the scholars receive a small incentive!!! Parents, thank you for your support!!!

8 days ago, Mildred Butler

The Reading in The Rock book distribution today has made this Tuesday the most exciting Tuesday ever for our 1st and 2nd grade students! 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will get to choose their books tomorrow. Remember, readers are leaders. So, let's encourage reading every day!

8 days ago, Chicot Elementary

Image of students looking at new books received through the Readin in the Rock reading initiative

Kindergarten voices coming through loud and proud 💛 Our kindergarten students were so excited to share this message. Turn the sound up and enjoy the smiles. Tomorrow, we keep the holiday fun going with Santa’s Workshop Day! 🎅 Students are invited to dress as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or anyone from the North Pole crew as part of our Holiday Spirit Week at Chicot 🎄✨
https://youtu.be/m5_Lwhmqo2k

8 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

A huge thank you to everyone who made Go Green Grinch Day awesome! Here are some highlights.

https://youtu.be/733qC5Rds1o

9 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Don't forget tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th is Bank Deposit Day! The deposit envelope will be sent home today.

9 days ago, Chicot Elementary

Image of piggy bank with text reading Penny Pocket Deposit Day

Chicot was SO GREEN today, we almost turned into the Grinch 💚
Thank you, Chicot Cheetahs, for showing out for Go Green Grinch Day.

Tomorrow, let’s keep the fun going with Merry Sweater Day 🎄
Big, bright, silly holiday sweaters are welcome.

We can’t wait to see them!

https://youtu.be/Jx4jgbNYoVg

9 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Awesome Library Surpise Update! Thanks to the City of Little Rock, the Little Rock School District and all of our partners for Reading in the Rock. Because of this synergy, every single Chicot student, PreK through 5th grade, will get to come and choose 5 FREE brand-new books to keep for their home libraries! We started today with PreK and kindergarten. By Wednesday afternoon, every student will have received their books! Keep your eyes out for all your students' books. Let's create a school full of kids who love to read and read to learn!

9 days ago, Chicot Elementary

image of students choosing their free books

The second session of our English classes will take place on Wednesday, December 17. Families are invited to join us to practice everyday conversation and learn useful phrases for daily life. For questions or additional information, please call (501) 447-7025.

9 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Chicot Elementary English Classes. Session 2: Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Chicot Cafeteria, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Join us for Session two of our English classes. In this session, participants will practice everyday conversation, build useful vocabulary, and learn phrases they can use at work, school, and in their daily lives. More information: (501) 447-7025.

Chicot Elementary Clases de Inglés. Sesión 2: Miércoles, 17 de diciembre de 2025. Cafetería de Chicot, 8:30 AM a 9:30 AM. Acompáñenos a la segunda sesión de nuestras clases de inglés. En esta sesión, los participantes practicarán conversación cotidiana, desarrollarán vocabulario útil y aprenderán frases que pueden usar en el trabajo, en la escuela y en su vida diaria. Más información: (501) 447-7025.

Dear Parents,
We are noticing an increase in students being sent to school after receiving medication at home. If a child requires medication for an illness, they should remain at home to rest and recover.
We are currently seeing higher numbers of flu cases in our community, and we appreciate your help in keeping all students and staff healthy—especially as we approach the holidays.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Estimados padres:
Hemos notado un aumento en estudiantes que están siendo enviados a la escuela después de haber recibido medicación en casa. Si un niño necesita medicamento debido a una enfermedad, debe permanecer en casa para descansar y recuperarse.
Actualmente estamos viendo un aumento de casos de gripe en nuestra comunidad, y agradecemos su ayuda para mantener a todos los estudiantes y al personal saludables, especialmente durante la temporada de fiestas.
Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo.

9 days ago, Chicot Elementary

Please give a HUGE shout out to more of our amazing Legendary Chicot Cheetahs! Keep showing your S.P.O.T.S. Week of Dec. 1-5

9 days ago, Brian Medlen

Winter surprises await every Chicot student this week! More details to come tomorrow!

10 days ago, Chicot Elementary

Image of Chicot Library with party streamers hanging from the ceiling.

The Grinch is coming to Chicot! 💚

Monday is Go Green Grinch Day, so help us turn Chicot green and make Mr. Grinch proud!

https://youtu.be/zPPZo6raVB4

12 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Here’s what’s happening at Chicot Elementary from December 15th–19th. Make sure to mark your calendars. 💙🐆

13 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Weekly Chicot Cheetah Schedule December 15–19 Chicot Elementary Leader in Me Lighthouse School and Early Childhood Center 15th Monday All Day Go Green Grinch Day Turn into the Grinch or wear as much green as you can and make Mr. Grinch proud. Let’s turn Chicot GREEN! 16th Tuesday All Day First Security Bank Deposits & Merry Sweater Day First Security Student Bank will be on campus for student deposits starting at 8:30am. Bring out your brightest, funniest, or most outrageous holiday sweater. The sillier, the better. 17th Wednesday 8:30AM–9:30AM English Classes & Santa’s Workshop Day A weekly English class that helps parents build confidence in reading, writing, and everyday communication. Come as Santa, an elf, a reindeer, or any of the crew working at the north pole. 18th Thursday All Day Holiday Lights Day Let yourself shine. Wear red, green, white, gold, or silver and light up the school. 19th Friday 7:30AM Middle School Parent Meeting & Winter Celebrations Parents are invited to attend our Middle School Informational Meeting to learn about upcoming expectations and important updates for 5th grade students. Students will celebrate the season with fun Winter Celebrations hosted in their classrooms. Students may wear their favorite school appropriate warm pajamas. More Information: Chicot Elementary 501-447-7000

Horario Chicot Cheetah Semanal 15–19 de diciembre Chicot Elementary Leader in Me Lighthouse School and Early Childhood Center 15th Lunes Todo el día Día Verde del Grinch Conviértete en el Grinch o usa toda la ropa verde que puedas. Hagamos que el Sr. Grinch esté orgulloso. ¡Pongamos a Chicot de color verde! 16th Martes Todo el día Depósitos del First Security Bank y Día del Suéter Festivo El First Security Student Bank estará en la escuela para depósitos estudiantiles desde las 8:30 a.m. Usa tu suéter más brillante, divertido o festivo. Mientras más gracioso, mejor. 17th Miércoles 8:30AM–9:30AM Clases de Inglés y Día del Taller de Invierno Una clase semanal de inglés que ayuda a los padres a desarrollar confianza en la lectura, escritura y comunicación diaria. Ven vestido como Santa, un duende, un reno o cualquier personaje divertido de un taller temático de invierno. 18th Jueves Todo el día Día de las Luces Festivas Deja que tu brillo destaque. Usa rojo, verde, blanco, dorado o plateado para iluminar la escuela. 19th Viernes 7:30AM Reunión de Padres de la Escuela Secundaria y Celebraciones de Invierno Se invita a los padres a asistir a nuestra Reunión Informativa sobre la Escuela Secundaria para conocer las expectativas futuras y actualizaciones importantes para los estudiantes de 5.º grado. Los estudiantes celebrarán la temporada con divertidas Celebraciones de Invierno en sus salones. Los estudiantes pueden usar su pijama favorita que sea apropiada para la escuela y que los mantenga abrigados. Más información: Chicot Elementary 501-447-7025

Stock the Rock the Wright Way!! Shout-out to our Chicot community for coming together to donate food and showing Habit 6: Synergize at its best. Our fourth
grade scholars also stepped up with Habit 1: Be Proactive and stocked the pantry like champs. We're proud of our cheetahs! 🐆💙

13 days ago, Gabrielle Doniz

Fourth grade students stand together in front of shelves in the Chicot Elementary food pantry. They are smiling and posing after helping stock donated items. The shelves behind them are filled with food and household supplies.

Little Rock Black Firefighters Christmas Community Toy Drive Location: Fire Station 13 7003 Cantrell Rd Little Rock, AR 72207 Date and Time: Friday, December 12th 5-9 PM.

13 days ago, Ms. Hawkins