Otter Creek Elementary School

You OTTER know that 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade ATLAS state testing is next week, Monday-Thursday, (May 4-7). This afternoon, students participated in a Testing Pep Rally where teachers competed in a "IN IT TO WIN IT" cup stacking contest! Let's go OTTERS! 🦦

The Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Otter Creek Community Church, which is located at 13000 Quail Run Drive just down from the school.

The 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Otter Creek Community Church, which is located at 13000 Quail Run Drive just down from the school.

You OTTER know that we appreciate our Administrative Professionals today and every day!!

Bus B-Blue is running late. Students are still at the school currently.

K-2 Parents! Don't forget to check your text messages for Paloma lessons!

Kindergarten, First & Second Grade testing starts this week! April 20-24 is the Reading Test; April 27-May 1 will be the Math Test. Please make sure students are at school daily and on time (7:35 am).

OCE Field Day is Friday, May 15! Informational flyers were sent home with students this week!

Save the Dates!
Kinder Graduation - May 11 at 10 am
5th Grade Graduation - May 14 at 10 am
Field Day (K-5) - May 15

Otter Creek Elementary 3rd Graders are "In It To Win It!" On Monday, students had a testing Kick-off celebration full of encouragement, motivation, performances by their peers, and even class games!! Thanks for getting students to school on-time (7:35am) and prepared for testing this week! 3rd Grade make-up testing begins tomorrow, 4/16.

State ATLAS Testing begins tomorrow for 3rd Grade students -Tuesday, April 14 and Wednesday, April 15. OCE Art students decorated the sidewalks to encourage all students to do their best! Get a good night's rest, eat a good breakfast at home or school, and get to school on time! (Reminder that 7:35 am is on-time for school! Doors open at 7:05am)

Field Day T-Shirts Orders Open Until April 27th.
Concession Order Form Coming Soon

All Items will be paid online only through Give Backs

Kindergarten -2nd Grade Families:
Did you know your students have to speak into a headphone microphone to demonstrate their knowledge on their ATLAS test?

We've been practicing at school, but there are times students get really shy and whisper when it's time to speak clearly to say their sounds and read.

There is a way you can practice with them at home too. Go to https://atlasportal.org/families.html.
Scroll down and click "Training and Practice Test,"
Click Continue as a Guest
Click Guest Session
Next Select their grade
From here you can practice ALL TEST.
Specifically, for speaking they can use the ELPA21 Practice Test SPEAKING PRACTICE. This is normally a test for are English Language Learners, however it serves as a great practice test for speaking.
I encourage ALL 1st and 2nd graders to practice the Oral Reading Fluency Test as well (K-3 Training Test).

If I can help further, please reach out to me. felicia.hayes@lrsd.org or 501-447-5816

Reminder:
Awards Assembly Friday, April 10th
K-2nd Grade - 830-930
3rd-5th - 930-1030

Teacher & Staff Appreciation is coming up soon! 🍎✨

We’re excited to celebrate the amazing educators and staff who pour so much into our students each day. Families, we’d love your help in making this week extra special!

Check out the graphic below for simple and meaningful ways you and your child can help us show our appreciation. Every note, treat, and kind gesture makes a difference! 💙

Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!
#StaffAppreciation #ThankATeacher