Otter Creek Elementary School

Hello Otter Families, We need you for Field Day! Please click on the link below to sign up to volunteer. There is a spot designed just for you. We really need help during our lunch times in the concession area so please consider signing up for one of the opposite slots of your student's lunch that way you can have lunch with them. **Please Note: Field Day is for students enrolled at Otter Creek. No other students are allowed to attend our Field Day activities*** https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4CACAC2CA1FE3-56412874-otter

Otter Creek Elementary Title I Family Engagement Event - STEM WALK Tuesday, May 6th 5:30-7:30 pm at the school. Science experiments, Technology, Math games, Build It kits, and more! Fun for the whole family!

Good evening Otter family, We’ve noticed an increase in lunches being dropped off at the office and food being delivered through services like DoorDash for students. While we understand the desire to provide your child with their preferred meal, managing these deliveries has become increasingly difficult for our office staff and creates challenges in the cafeteria, including issues with food sharing and student requests. We kindly ask that you either pack a lunch for your child or take advantage of our school cafeteria, which offers lunch at no charge to all students. Please note: We will no longer accept food deliveries (such as DoorDash) for students. If your child has dietary restrictions that cannot be accommodated by our cafeteria, please provide medical documentation from a physician. You are always welcome to join your child for lunch and may bring food at that time. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe, organized, and inclusive lunch environment. Sincerely, Cynthia Collins Principal

****Continuation of Recessed LRSD April 24th Board Meeting - Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ - under "Recent Meetings" - April 24 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

It's almost time for National Teacher Appreciation Week........................

Please note that only students enrolled at our school may attend Field Day activities. For safety and supervision reasons, no other children or siblings are allowed at the event. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the day fun and safe for everyone! Field Day T-Shirt orders are due Friday, April 24th @ Noon. No other shirts can be ordered after the deadline. Please look for Field Day Concession Envelopes to come home this week. The last day to order is May 14th. Lastly, check our Otter Creek Elementary Facebook page for a sign up link to volunteer. WE NEED YOU, ALL OF YOU!

Join us in celebrating our amazing school front office staff!! Ms. Hawkins, principal secretary & bookkeeper, and Ms. Watson, attendance secretary, are the glue that help hold staff, students, and our OCE community together! We are thankful for all they do everyday!!

Otter Creek Elementary Field Day is Wednesday, May 21!! We need YOUR HELP!! Please see the link to sign up to help make this year's Field Day the best yet!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4CACAC2CA1FE3-56412874-otter#/

Please click the link below to sign up for Field Day. We can NOT have a successful field day without volunteers. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4CACAC2CA1FE3-56412874-otter

ATLAS Testing for 3rd-5th grade begins on Monday, April 21st. We need al students on time and present for testing. Breakfast is available until 7:35 am. Monday students in 3rd-5th will dress in their business attire to show they are about the business of the readng test.

You OTTER know: The grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for the Otter Creek Elementary PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) store happened on April 1. Students earn "PBIS Points" for demonstrating positive behaviors, which they can use to "buy" items from the PBIS store. We are thankful for all the sponsors who have donated items for the store! A big shout out to Woodmen Life for their recent donations!! Link to video: https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=M2Q5NDVmOTljOGUwNWFkMTk2NzMxM2NlZWI1ZTljNmM&share=1

YOU OTTER KNOW!!! Boots on the Ground—ATLAS Testing Kickoff Assembly was held this afternoon! Testing for K-2 begins TOMORROW, April 15 and 16! Be at school on time, get plenty of rest, and DO YOUR BEST ON THE TEST!! Link to kickoff video: https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=Njc1MDM3NDg1ODQzNjQ2MDM5ZmEyZTMzNGJmNmZlMmQ&share=1

****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session, Thurs., April 10, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Update - All LRSD Schools/Offices Open Monday, April 7, except Western Hills. If you live in an area where roads are impassable & buses cannot travel, please make alternate plans if possible to get your student to/from school. Thank you for your patience. See more here: https://5il.co/3crlu

LRSD is assessing impact of weekend's severe weather - power outages, downed trees & blocked roadways. Working with Entergy & City of Little Rock to evaluate conditions and next steps. Please expect update by 7PM tonite. Read full message here: https://5il.co/3crax Thanks!

LRSD continues to monitor weather conditions and has NO plans to dismiss early at this time. However, all after-school activities are canceled. If adjustments need to be made to our plans, we will contact you immediately.Please monitor your messages from LRSD for updates. Thanks!

OCE and all LRSD Elementary sites will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Please arrange to be home for bus students and/or plan to pick your child up at the school at 1:30 pm.. Please stay safe.

Due to the threat of severe weather moving into our area, LRSD will dismiss school early today, all after-school activities are cancelled, and CARE will be closed. Elementary sites will dismiss at 1:30 p.m., followed by secondary schools at 2:30 p.m. This decision was made in the best interest of students and staff, in consultation with the National Weather Service, LRSD’s Emergency Management and Transportation teams, and surrounding districts. Please note that if tornado sirens are activated during these dismissal times, we will initiate our shelter-in-place procedures, and building doors will be locked until the threat has passed. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Please stay safe.

We enjoyed so much art and music this week. Several Otters had their art featured at Artistry in the Rock!

🚨 Reminder! Students will be out tomorrow for a work/data day. However, LRSD offices will remain open if you need assistance. Enjoy your day off, students! 🎉