SENIORS & JUNIORS: Three Rivers College - Poplar Bluff will be here Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 2:50. Get your name on the sign up list on Mrs. Gilliland's bulletin board to meet with her.
Need deodorant? Pencils? Toothbrush? Paper? Comets Who Care have provided various items to meet students needs. Stored in Mrs. Gilliland's restroom closet - just step in, say I need something, and grab it and go! If there is something you need not in there, leave a note and we will see if we can provide it!
Order your yearbook today! The new order form is now open and you can access it anywhere. Follow the link and fill out your form today! https://wpcgo.yearbookforever.com/WPlkg
Transportation Policy: To clarify any confusion, we are asking that parents please provide a primary address, one that your child/children will go to every day. Then, please provide a secondary address that children will go to in an emergency. If an address change needs to be made, please do so in the office. If you have any questions, please call the office.
*August 13, 2019 prior to the Alton R-IV Open House: The Alton Public School Foundation will host a hotdog supper which includes a hotdog, chips, and drink for $2.00 in the Alton Elementary Multi-Purpose Building beginning at 5:30 pm. Spring Dipper Ice Cream will also be available for purchase as well.
FYI: The bus drivers will be at Open House tomorrow night (6:00-7:30). Please stop by their table in the elementary lobby if you have questions about pick up and/or drop off times.
Welcome back! We are going to host a Kindergarten Meet and Greet on Monday, August 12 at 5:30 in the multi-purpose building. We hope to provide parents with the chance to learn about some important information to help you and your child have a successful year. Bring supplies and you can leave them in the rooms and meet your teachers.
Meet Mrs. Lacie Willard- Second Grade Teacher
Hometown: Westwood, CA
High School: Yerington High- Nevada
College: University of Arkansas
Experience: taught 3rd grade for 4 years in Fort Smith, AR
Certifications: CGI math, Effective Literacy, StarLab portable planetarium
Birthday: April 19th
Favorites: Italian food, Target, all berries, green beans, turtle candy, sour patch kids, monster cookies, key-lime pie, hazelnut and vanilla coffees, vanilla root beer, poppies, cherry almond scents, the color purple, and the Boston Bruins.
She and her husband have one son, Dean (4 mths.) and live in Alton.She has two dogs (Fonzy and Bart) and one cat (Birdie). She has a farm full of chickens, ducks, geese, goats, and sheep. In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, and traveling.
Wish list for classroom: to have guest readers visit
Meet Mrs. Andrea Foerster- HS Science
Mrs. Foerster lives in Van Buren, MO and also taught at the Van Buren School District. Her husband, Mr. Brian Foerster, is our high school math teacher.
Birthday: March 1st
Favorites: Panera Bread, Hobby Lobby, sushi, pineapple, Almond Joy, peanut M&Ms, Oreos, german chocolate, coffee, Dr. Pepper, cinnamon scents, daisies, the color teal, and the STL Cardinals. She has two children (Ella Rose & Daisy). Her pets include three cats, and two dogs (Rosie & Franz).
In her spare time she likes to garden, crochet, and read.
Classroom wish list: student binders, colored pencils, molecular model kits
Meet Mrs. Amy King-Special Education Paraprofessional
Hometown: Alton, MO
High School: Alton, MO
College: SBU-Mtn. View
Birthday: July 1
Favorites: Chili's, TJ Maxx, fried chicken, grapes, Reese's pb cups, chips, chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake, McCafe coffee, Mtn. Dew, vanilla scents, sunflowers, the color yellow, and the Royals.
She has three daughters (Michaela, Aubrey, & Jorja). Her pets include two cats (Ellis & Demon) and a yorkie named Millie. She likes to watch movies and the Hallmark channel, read, and play with her granddaughter.
The Horatio Alger CTE Scholarship is still open. For students under the age of 30 seeking some type of career and technical certificate or degree. Apply at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/ Apply NOW!
Pictures from the Open Arms Meeting
Had a great first meeting with the "Open Arms" group this morning. Their goals are to welcome new students and be a contact for them, to be a resource of info for clubs and activities, and to help other students who might be struggling with an issue or just need a buddy.
Alton Elementary would like to say thank you to all of the members of our community who have agreed to partner with a class at Alton Elementary for the 2019-2020 school year! We feel so supported! Thank you very much to the following businesses and individuals for working to make a difference in the lives of our students!
Wright’s Station
Shepherd’s View
Randall and Becky Combs
David and Kelly Stubblefield
Alton Auto Parts
Value Seekers
United Country- Kristie Rackley
Bless UR Heart Warehouse
Southern Bank
Cauthen Steer and Clear
Style and Grace
Mandy Williams and Leslie Davis
The Corn-Fed Rascal
Alton Burger Palace
Ron and Sheila Campbell
Alton Methodist Church
Young’s Produce
Hirsch Feed
Shiloh Church
Shepherd’s Tree House
Quick Connection/Fuel Express
Mark and Saundra Dorris
Mr.Dent
Alton Culture Club
Alton Bank
*We are still looking for a few more partners. If you are interested in helping out, please contact the school.
Meet Ms. Mandy Wright-Second Grade Teacher
Hometown: Alton
High School: Alton
College: Williams Baptist University
Years of Experience- 4 years (Doniphan and Faith Christian Academy)
Birthday: February 25th
Favorites: El Charro, shopping at flea markets, taco salad, mandarin oranges, dark chocolate, apples and peanut butter, chocolate chip cookies, ooey gooey butter cookies, cheesecake, coffee, Sprite, pine and lilac scents, daffodils, the color blue, and the STL Cardinals.
Mandy has one cat and four dogs. She enjoys reading books, listening to music, and going for walks.
Meet Mrs. Rebecca Bryant- Alternative School Teacher/ISS
Hometown: Summersville, MO
High School: Summersville, MO
College: Southwest Baptist University
Experience: 10 years as a sub and paraprofessional at Summersville, Houston, Van Buren, Mtn. View, and Success; first year teaching
Birthday: March 3rd
Favorites: Olive Garden, apples, oranges, dark chocolate, pretzels, sweet tea, apple pie scents, yellow roses, the colors green and cobalt blue, and the Green Bay Packers.
She lives in Summersville and has four children (Connor, Tara, Gabriel, and Isobella). She has one basset hound named Roscoe. She enjoys watching movies, traveling, being outdoors with her husband and kids, and her church.
Wish list for classroom: student binders for the students to keep track of goals, etc.
Meet Mrs. Korena Ming- Special Education Paraprofessional
Hometown: Hinckley, IL
High School: Hinckley-Big Rock
College: Waubonsee CC-general education
MacCormac College- paralegal
Everest College- medical assistant
Experience: Head Start
Birthday: July 18th
Favorites: Kohl's, pizza, watermelon, M&Ms, gum, trail mix, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake, coffee, water, coconut/seasonal scented candles, ALL flowers, the colors green and blue, and the Cubs!
She and her husband live in Alton and have three children (Kamdyn, Raina, and Kashton). She has six dogs and three cats. She loves to watch movies, travel, play roller derby and softball, and spend time with her family.
Meet Mrs. Molly Chester- Sixth Grade Teacher (ELA)
Hometown: Thayer, MO
High School: Thayer, MO
College: MSU-Springfield
Experience: first year
Birthday: January 17th
Favorites: Olive Garden, Target, pizza, apples, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cake, Dr. Pepper, cinnamon scents, daisies, the color blue, and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
She has one dog named Lulu. She loves to travel, read books, go to the river, fish, and spend time with family.
Wish list for classroom: more books!
Meet Mrs. Jerri Williams-First Grade Teacher
Mrs. Williams lives in Alton, but graduated from Van Buren, MO. She graduated from the College of the Ozarks and has been a very active substitute teacher at Alton Elementary for many years. This will be her first year teaching.
Some of her favorites include Colton's and Las Margaritas restaurants. She loves tacos, watermelon, chocolate, goldfish crackers, chewy chocolate chip cookies, yellow cake with chocolate frosting, sweet tea, Coke, pink roses, the color pink, and her favorite sports teams are the Alton Comets and VB Bulldogs. She does not like coffee, but loves a beach vibe smell.
Mrs. Williams and her husband have two girls (Hattie, 9; Hadlee, 4). She has several cows and a dog named Sammie. Her birthday is August 27th and she loves to shop at Maurices, Target, and Dollar Tree.
She enjoys having fun with her girls, watching movies, and spending time at the river.
Wishlist for her classroom: hands on science supplies and fun seating for her reading corner
NEED AN EARLY ACT SCORE? Registration deadline is Friday, August 16th for the September 14th ACT. www.actstudent.org