**Summer AR Lab for K-4 Students**
ESD will host Summer AR Lab sessions for all K-4 students on June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 1-3 p.m. at Retta Brown Elementary. Students should check out books from Barton Library before attending each AR Lab session. Barton Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
ESD will host Summer AR Lab sessions for all K-4 students on June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, and 25 from 1-3 p.m. at Retta Brown Elementary. Students should check out books from Barton Library before attending each AR Lab session. Barton Library is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
REMINDER: all candy money is DUE and all medicine must be picked up by 2:30 TOMORROW!
We will still have Field Day tomorrow! We have a rainy day plan. Also, there will be a snack shop with items for sale from .50 to $3!
Our Kindergarten Celebration will be Thursday, May 21! We invite all family and friends to join us as we celebrate our amazing kindergarten students and all of their accomplishments this year.
If your student would like to practice their songs at home before the program, you can follow the links below. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Addams Family Parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9klmylpVyNI
Vanilla Ice Parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od0BEgwDJtQ
If your student would like to practice their songs at home before the program, you can follow the links below. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Addams Family Parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9klmylpVyNI
Vanilla Ice Parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od0BEgwDJtQ
Field Day is Wednesday, May 20th! Only family members that participated in one of our volunteer trainings can attend! Please make sure your students are dressed comfortably for being outside.
Yocum Reminder; Candy money is DUE!
Please remember medicines MUST be picked up by 2:30PM on Wednesday, May 27th!
Yocum Reminder: Arkansas Travelers is TODAY at 100 W 8th Street. Doors open at 9:00AM and the program will begin at 9:30AM. Due to student safety, they cannot be checked out from the auditorium following the program.
Candy money is DUE!
If you find ANY library books, please be sure to turn them in!
Yocum Reminder: We have another Field Day volunteer training TODAY at 1:00PM in the Primary cafeteria. You must attend one training to be able to be a part of Field Day on May 20th!
Happy School Nurse Day to Nurse Shelly! 💙
Thank you for all you do each day to care for our students and staff. From bandaging bumps and bruises to offering comfort and kindness, you make a difference in so many lives. We are so grateful for you!
Thank you for all you do each day to care for our students and staff. From bandaging bumps and bruises to offering comfort and kindness, you make a difference in so many lives. We are so grateful for you!
Yocum Reminder: Field Day volunteer training tomorrow at 9:30am in the Primary cafeteria (this is for volunteers for ALL grades). You must attend a training to volunteer. Two more trainings will be available.
Please make sure all library books are turned in by May 8!
Today we celebrate an incredible leader—Mrs. Moore—on National Principal’s Day! 🎉
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families each and every day. Your leadership helps create a positive, caring environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and families each and every day. Your leadership helps create a positive, caring environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
TOMORROW is the last day to order yearbooks! $10/each. We will not be ordering extras!
Reminder that we are back to early dismissal on Wednesdays. All ESD schools will dismiss at 1:30 today!
We value your voice! 💬
Our school is committed to continuous growth and providing the very best for our students and families. To help us do that, we are asking all families to take a few minutes to complete our school survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx7YY9f_Z1aVnQ6u0G_MuWOInVOKbzDCuzXwMXg2d3NPs73w/viewform
Your feedback is incredibly important and will guide our efforts as we work to improve and support our school community.
Our school is committed to continuous growth and providing the very best for our students and families. To help us do that, we are asking all families to take a few minutes to complete our school survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx7YY9f_Z1aVnQ6u0G_MuWOInVOKbzDCuzXwMXg2d3NPs73w/viewform
Your feedback is incredibly important and will guide our efforts as we work to improve and support our school community.
Chocolate money is due TODAY! Please help us by getting that money turned in. We still have some boxes to sell if your family can help us, we will extend your deadline!
Yocum Field Day is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Parents are invited to attend by volunteering for one 1-hour shift at a station. All volunteers must attend one 30-minute training at the Yocum Primary Cafeteria.
Training times:
Monday, May 4 at 9:30 AM
Friday, May 8 at 1:00 PM
Monday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
Only trained volunteers who complete a 1-hour shift may attend Field Day. Shifts will be scheduled so they don’t conflict with your child’s time and you can enjoy Field Day with them.
Training times:
Monday, May 4 at 9:30 AM
Friday, May 8 at 1:00 PM
Monday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
Only trained volunteers who complete a 1-hour shift may attend Field Day. Shifts will be scheduled so they don’t conflict with your child’s time and you can enjoy Field Day with them.
