Alcorn Central Elementary

School Picture Day is Tuesday, Sept. 12. Information flyers will go home today, and payment envelopes will go home the day before pictures. Please wait until then to send your money.

Y'all! Check out this BEARY Good Thing! The very first ACES Welcome Wagon literally rolled out last Friday. Our Quest classes have formed a Welcome Committee to welcome new students as they join our ACES family. Each month, students that have moved to ACES that month will be welcomed by a student on the committee and receive a bag full of goodies, such as a PAWSome bracelet, gummy bears, and a handmade card. The first Welcome Wagon of the year also visited our new 2023-24 staff members. The students were so excited to hear about some great things to look forward to this year, and our committee members exhibited excellent leadership skills. We are AC! #CKH *More to come to this album

Reminder: Homecoming Week is next week, September 5-8. Monday- Labor Day No School Tuesday- Barbie versus Ken Wednesday- Alphabet Day- dress as something that begins with the same first letter as your name. Thursday- Color Wars Day Fourth=black Third=pink Second=white First=blue Kindergarten=red Prek=Green Friday- Spirit Day - Show that purple and gold and Alcorn Central Bear spirit

Bedtime Books with Dr. Brooks- We Don't Eat Our Classmates https://youtu.be/QX6fla_6LAU?si=mH2jTPqAV_vvrqJz

ACES Message: Attendance is crucial in the elementary grade levels. Each day that a child is late for or misses school, they are missing vital instructional time on skills that they need to know. We urge all of our parents to ensure that their child is present and on time daily so that we can capture their heart, capture their mind, and grow them intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

ACES Message: Parents of car riders, please ensure that the ACES car rider line leaves ample room for our buses to make it safely to their appropriate unloading locations in the mornings. While the line isn't moving, the ACES car rider line should not go past the edge of the bleachers. This will allow the required spacing for buses to safely pass through. The safety of our students, staff, and community is always our top priority and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Have a wonderful evening!

Homecoming Week is early this year. Homecoming Week is September 5- 8. Monday- Labor Day No School Tuesday- Barbie versus Ken Wednesday- Alphabet Day- dress as something that begins with the same first letter as your name. Thursday- Color Wars Day Fourth=black Third=pink Second=white First=blue Kindergarten=red Prek=Green Friday- Spirit Day - Show that purple and gold and Alcorn Central Bear spirit

ATTENTION: DISREGARD THAT LAST NOTICE. Mrs. Jeannie's after school IS MEETING TODAY.

Reminder that Mrs. Jeannie's after-school is cancelled through Wednesday due to sickness.

Homecoming is EARLY this year, so don't miss out on buying your Homecoming T-Shirt! They are on sale now. You can get forms from any school office. All sizes are available. Elementary and middle school students will get forms from their teachers. #weareAC

Please welcome new staff member, Stevie Ligon. My name is Stevie Ligon. This is my 5th year teaching special education, and I absolutely love it!! I couldn't see myself doing anything else! I enjoy getting to spend time with my husband and our 3 children, going on beach trips, and reading. I am so excited about my new Journey at ACES.

Good evening ASD! Your help is needed! Please watch this 50 second message from ASD Superintendent Brandon Quinn. https://youtu.be/5BynjBRNB18

Good evening ASD! Your help is needed! Please watch this 50 second message from ASD Superintendent Brandon Quinn. https://youtu.be/5BynjBRNB18

Good evening ASD! Your help is needed! Please watch this 50 second message from ASD Superintendent Brandon Quinn. https://youtu.be/5BynjBRNB18

Please welcome new staff member, Megan Welsh. Megan is joining our third grade team! Hi! My name is Megan Welsh, and I am so excited to join ACES’s third grade team this year! I’ve been a teacher for six years in both general education and in special education. I earned my degrees from Spring Hill College in Alabama and from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. I’ve lived a little bit of everywhere (including Wisconsin, South Carolina, Texas, and Oklahoma, to name a few!), but am thrilled to call Corinth my new home! My family includes my mom, dad, and younger brother, who is studying to be a vet. I also have a silly little rescue dog named Floop. He likes taking walks, escaping from his kennel, chasing tennis balls, and making nests out of laundry and blankets! When I’m not teaching, I like reading mystery and fantasy books, trying new recipes, doing arts and crafts, and binge-watching my favorite TV show (Parks and Rec). I can’t wait to start this fantastic year!

Please help us welcome new staff member, Summer Jensen. Summer is joining the second grade team! Hi! I’m Miss Summer Jensen, and I graduated from The University of Mississippi in 2020. I have spent the last three years teaching 2nd grade at Pontotoc Elementary. I look forward to starting here at ACES! When I’m not teaching, I enjoy playing golf and going to Ole Miss sporting events in my spare time!

Please help us welcome new (sort of) staff member, Sheena Stewart. Sheena joins our second grade team! Hi! My name is Sheena Stewart, and I am excited to be teaching 2nd-grade this school year. Alcorn Central is near and dear to my heart. It is where I attended school growing up and where I have worked as an assistant for the past 7 years. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi State University. I am married and have two teenage daughters. I look forward to a wonderful year in my new position at ACES!

Please join me in welcoming our new principal, Mr. Brent Littlejohn, to the ACES family. We are very excited about the experience and ideas that Mr. Littlejohn brings to the table, and we know that a PAWSitive journey awaits. We are AC! Brent Littlejohn is joining Alcorn Central Elementary School as Principal, following four years of service at Kossuth Middle School within the Alcorn School District. His career began at the middle school level, where he taught ELA. He then transitioned into an administrative role by being named assistant principal. Mr. Littlejohn grew up in the New Albany area and graduated from West Union High School. He received his undergraduate degree in secondary education. His love for various genres of literature informs his leadership and teaching approach, as he views literacy as the foundation of academic progress. Mr. Littlejohn earned his master’s degree in educational administration in 2011. Mr. Littlejohn views a collaborative school environment as the key to creating successful teachers and students. He believes partnerships with parents and community partners are essential to enriching the learning experience for all students of Alcorn Central Elementary.His educational experiences have afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of people to meet the common goal of increasing student achievement. His educational philosophy is based on his uncompromising belief that all students can learn, given a positive learning environment, strong and knowledgeable leadership, a committed and focused educational team, an encouraging community, and supportive families.

Important Time Correction Note!!! ACES Open House, Pre-k/kindergarten camp, and first day dates!! *Pre-K and kindergarten camp for LAST NAMES beginning with A-L is Monday, July 17 from 7:30-11:30. *Pre-K and kindergarten camp for LAST NAMES beginning with M-Z is Tuesday, July 18 from 7:30-11:30 **Pre-K Open House= Tuesday, July 18 @ 6:00 pm beginning whole group in the cafeteria **Kindergarten- fourth grade Open House= Tuesday, July 25 from 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm. This is a come and go event. ****Families of any grade may come ANYTIME from 5-7; however, if you are able to come during the following times that will help with limited parking. **** Kindergarten- second grade from 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm. Third-fourth grade from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. *The first day of school for kindergarten-fourth grade is Friday, July 28. * The first day of school for Pre-K is Monday, July 31.

We are hiring an assistant at ACES. The primary role for this assistant would be as the ISS/ISD teacher. If you are interested, you may apply online via the Alcorn School District website.