Otter Creek Elementary School

Sharing our photos from our school's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! Thank you to all who participated and celebrated with us! Click the link to see all the photos!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vMk0WhQV6HAJygkgqpXO1ty86vzQRAIE?usp=drive_link

💙🦦 #youOTTERknow Otter Creek Elementary was one of several schools that received an early dose of holiday cheer thanks to St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church’s “Give Thanks, Give Back” initiative! Thank you, St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, for your generosity and commitment to our students and school! The donation will go to support our school garden project!!

Join us in honoring and celebrating our Otter Creek Elementary School staff Veterans today: Mr. Robinson. Mrs. Hughes, Ms. Watson, Mr. King, Mr. Porchay. Thank you for your service to our country.
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” — Maya Angelou

Community information for individuals with food Insecurity in Little Rock. • Arkansas Foodbank (https://arkansasfoodbank.org/) | 4301 W 65th Street | Open Monday- Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Salvation Army Community Hot Meal Program (https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/central-arkansas/community-hot-meal-program)| 1111 West Markham | Serving breakfast daily at 7:00 a.m. • Helping Hand food pantry (https://www.lrhelpinghand.com/) | 1601 Marshall Street | Open Monday- Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Rock Creek food bank (https://churchatrockcreek.com/ministries/care-ministry/food-bank/) | The Church at Rock Creek | 11500 W 36th St. | Call (501) 221-1051 (tel:) on Tuesday - Friday between 8:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to make an appointment. • Food pantry ministry (https://www.lifelinebaptist.org/copy-of-deacon-yokefellow-ministry) | Life Line Baptist Church | 7601 Baseline Road | Open Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Food for the Hungry program (https://littlerockchurch.org/)| Little Rock Church | 10701 Baseline Rd. | Register by visiting the church and picking up a purple ticket. • St. Andrew United Methodist Church (https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Andrew-United-Methodist-LR-100064587403822/) | 4600 Baseline Road | Offers food distribution on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. • Watershed Human and Community Development, Inc. (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069592036293) | 3701 Springer Blvd. | Open daily from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 27-31 is Red Ribbon and Bully Free Week! This week serves as a reminder for all schools across the nation to commit to drug/bullying prevention and education. It is an opportunity to encourage children to make a personal pledge to live drug and bully-free lives. Help our school raise awareness of the negative effects of drugs/ alcohol as well as bullying by participating in our RED RIBBON WEEK activities.

Reminder! 1st 9 Weeks Awards Assembly is tomorrow (10/24): K-2nd 8:30-9:30; 3rd-5th 9:30-10:30

OCE Pink Out Day on Wednesday, October 22! Casual for the cause of cancer awareness. Donate at least $1 to dress out of uniform and wear PINK. Donations benefit The Book and Thread Foundation. Let’s spread awareness, show support, and honor the fighters, survivors, and those we have lost, like our very own Mrs. Tari Anderson.

The weather is finally beginning to turn a bit cooler and jackets may be needed in the mornings. Please have your child (or yourself) check the “Lost & Found” located outside the cafeteria for any missing coats or jackets.

Happy Boss Appreciation Day to our Otter Creek Elementary School Principal, Ms. Cynthia Collins! 🎉🦦🍎

Otter Creek students in 1st-5th grades who showed growth on the ELPA 21 assessment in March of last school year were celebrated today! Way to go!!! 🎉🦦🎉

UPDATE: The 1st Nine Weeks Awards Assembly has been moved to Friday, October 24, due to a schedule conflict.
K-2nd 8:30-9:30;
3rd-5th 9:30-10:30

🚀 Your student’s future starts here! 🌟
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.

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Reminder that there is NO School for students tomorrow, Friday, October 10 due to the scheduled Teacher Work Day.

Upcoming events from the LRSD:
Java with Jermall
Parent Involvement Fall Fair

You OTTER know that we are excited to share the first issue of the OCE Uniform Fashions Magazine! This magazine features Otter Creek students wearing uniforms with flair and fashion. Because we are a uniform school, students can keep up with the trends while still following the school uniform guidelines. We also feature some of our Partners in Education who support student learning and development.
Click the link below to view the online version: (Limited print copies will be available soon.)
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwEgOQRS8/m-U1JcIVhJ4TiZSq_5eneQ/view?utm_content=DAGwEgOQRS8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h4a6435f300

Reminder!! School Picture Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30. All students will be photographed and should wear a school uniform. Headshot photos only.

You OTTER know that students who showed growth or proficiency on the last ATLAS assessment in April were celebrated with a trip to Top Golf on Friday, September 26, sponsored in part by OCE PTA and the school. 🦦🎉⛳️

Don’t forget—headphones are a required school supply! 🎧 They’re needed for state testing and daily learning programs. Please send a pair with your student so they’re ready to succeed. State testing for 3rd-5th grade starts next week.

OCE’s Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting
Thursday, September 25
5:00 pm- 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria to learn what Title 1 means for your family!
Each family in attendance will receive a homework kit & a sandwich meal will be served.