Park Avenue Elementary

All after school activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 17th. This includes tutoring, clubs, and Ricebird Nest.

Good evening. The current forecast indicates that the weather will not reach the Stuttgart area until after dismissal on Tuesday, February 18th. We will continue to monitor conditions overnight and throughout tomorrow. Any updates will be shared on our website and social media channels. If necessary, we are prepared to adjust plans to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

February Menus

February Lunch With Our Bunch Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/DSxbGMFyAXWu3o8M6

The Great Kindness Challenge is January 27th-31st.

School is closed on Tuesday, January 21st.

Thursday, January 9, 2025 Dismissal Times 12:30 Bus Riders 12:35 K-2 Car Riders, Daycare, and Siblings 12:45 3-4 Car Riders No Ricebird Nest Report cards will be sent home today.

Based on the current forecast for Thursday, January 9, Stuttgart School District will be in session. We will follow the early dismissal schedule as follows: PAE 12:30 MMS 12:50 SHS/SJH 1:00 Administration will continue to monitor the weather throughout the morning and make adjustments if necessary to ensure the safety of our staff and students.

Due to inclement weather our district will be closed this Friday, January 10th. A decision regarding tomorrow will be shared by 10pm tonight. As we persevere through the winter months, we want to remind everyone of our procedure for adjusting the school schedule in the event of inclement weather. At all times, any decision about when to close schools, dismiss early, or start late will be made with the highest regard for the safety of our students and staff. When decisions are made, families will be notified promptly via robocall, Facebook, Stuttgart School District App, and notifications on the local radio and television stations. The Stuttgart School District exceeds the state minimum school day requirement daily. The extra minutes in session each day accumulate and over time allow for a minimum number of days to be missed -- without the requirement to make up the time. However, in the event that days must be made up, the following makeup days have been designated (to be used in order, if possible): May 27-June 2. Our complete 2024-25 academic calendar can be found in this post.

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The 4th Grade Spelling Bee proved to be an intense competition. After 15 rounds, we had our Top Four. These four will compete in the Arkansas County Spelling Bee in early 2025. We are so proud of how well all of our contestants preformed! 🐝

Yesterday Mrs. Jovi’s First Grade class turned our CKLA review session into a game show! The kids loved playing boys vs. girls and using the buzzers to see who could answer questions about our Fables & Stories domain correctly first. ⭐️

Please help us welcome Dr. Melvin Bryant! Dr. Bryant served as our interim principal last school year during the 4th nine weeks. He will be with us this year as our principal. Dr. Bryant has served many years in education, HIs roles have included classroom teacher, principal at more than one school, superintendent, and deputy superintendent. Dr. Bryant is known for his quiet demeanor, a sense of fairness, and high expectations. Those high expectations are for himself, his staff, students, and parents. His belief in those around him matches his expectations. Dr. Bryant has made clear one goal for the school year is to increase family and community involvement. He knows the value of including everyone when it comes to educating children. Families expect an open-door policy this year. We welcome your involvement and know that together we are better. #gobirds

Ms. Friend is beginning her 22nd year in education. Before joining the Ricebird family, she was a K-12 Literacy Specialist for the Arkansas River Educational Service Cooperative. Additionally, she was the G.U.I.D.E. for Life Specialist at the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Ms. Friend has served as the news editor for The Saline Courier, holds a p-12 building level administrator’s license, and has 18 years of classroom experience teaching English, journalism, theater, and oral communication in the North Little Rock, Bauxite, and Bryant School Districts. She is an Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association member and enjoys reading, traveling, and volunteering at the Historic Royal Theater in Downtown Benton. Tammy is from Saline County where she resides with her husband, Richard, who is retired from the military and her son, Aidan, who currently attends Hendrix College in Conway and serves in the Arkansas Army National Guard.

Let's give a warm welcome to Ms. Morgan Ludwig. Current Position: Third Grade Teacher and Junior High School Cheerleading Coach Location: PAE Hometown: Stuttgart Education: Bachelor of Science in Education from The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Family: I was born and raised in Stuttgart! My parents live here as well as my two younger twin sisters! Stuttgart is such a special place, and we are so happy to call it home! Interests/hobbies: Tennis, shopping, reading, and spending time with family and friends! Excitement: I'm thrilled to return to my alma mater after being a Ricebird from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I'm especially excited to collaborate with such supportive colleagues! Go birds!

Let's welcome Mrs. Natalee Addison to PAE! Current Role: First Grade Teacher Building: PAE College: University of Arkansas Monticello with a BSES in Early Childhood Education. I am working towards getting my MAT as well. Family: My husband Stephen and I both grew up in Humphrey, AR. We have 4 children that keep us busy with all their activities. Interests/hobbies: I love playing the piano and singing. It’s what I do to relax. I love all things outdoors, but especially deer hunting. I love the early morning hunts, watching the sunrise and all of God’s creation wake up. What I’m most excited about: I’m super excited to be a part of such an amazing team. Coming in as a first-year teacher, I am nervous, but the first-grade team of teachers has already been so helpful. I’m also excited to pour into these first graders and be able to watch them grow, not only academically, but also in their confidence. I know when I see them have their “ah-ha” moment, it is going to be so rewarding.

Let's welcome Mrs. Emily Oliver to PAE! Current Role: First Grade Teacher Hometown: Stuttgart, AR College: Mississippi State University Family: I was born and raised in Stuttgart! My parents live here, along with my little brother. I just got married to Luke Oliver, who grew up in Stuttgart, as well. Hobbies: I love to travel, read, play tennis, go on walks, shop, and spend time with my family and friends! What I’m Excited For: I have loved PAE since I was a student here. Most of my favorite teachers and most special memories were made at this school! I’m so looking forward to working with my first-grade team and students to build a strong learning foundation and memories!

The first day of school is getting closer. Mark your calendar for these important dates.

Please help us welcome Ms. Johnna Creasy to PAE! Current Role: Music Teacher Building: Park Avenue Elementary School Hometown: Grand Forks, ND College: Augusta State University- Bachelor in Music Education Lesley University- Masters of Education in Integrated Curriculum Family: I grew up in an Air Force family. We traveled the country and even spent 2 years in Iceland! My parents, Terry and Jo, are my biggest fans! I have two younger sisters, Pam and Paula. I am the proud parent of 4 feline furbabies - Allegro, Bella, CoraJo, and BabyGirl. Interests/hobbies: I am a fan of amazing movie soundtracks. If it was composed by John Williams (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T., etc.) I will listen to it on repeat! Winter is my favorite season - I wait for the weather to change so I can wrap up in cozy sweaters and scarves. I spend more time browsing on Amazon than I’d like to admit - online shopping is so much fun! What I'm most excited about working on the Park Avenue Elementary Team: I am very excited to be able to specialize in Elementary Music! The people I have met have been so welcoming and supportive. I know that as the school year gets underway the team at PAE will begin to feel like family. To say I am excited to meet my students would be an understatement! Music is so much fun! I look forward to sharing my love of music and helping my students to discover their musical talents! I am so happy to be a part of the Park Avenue Elementary Team!