New Teacher Feature- Deeana Dildy- Special Education Assistant
Hello! I'm Deeana Dildy. I am a teacher's assistant in the Special Education self contained classroom. I've been married to my husband for 15 years and have two children. I graduated from Tishomingo County High School in 2001, pursued a Bachelor's Degree in English as a Second Language from Ashford University in 2012, and completed a two year Bible program from Destiny Leadership Institute in 2015. I have served my local church with pre-school aged children for over 15 years. I love service work and I am excited for this new journey!
Don't forget that the first PTO meeting of the year is tomorrow, Aug, 18 at 5:30 pm. We hope you will consider being part of this fantastic school organization.
New Teacher Feature- Kami Riddle- Special Education
I am excited to be the new special education teacher in the self-contained classroom. I live in Booneville and have three children, who are my pride and joy! I received a Bachelor’s Degree from Blue Mountain College and a Master’s Degree from Belhaven University. I have served individuals with special needs in the mental health and education fields for 19 years. I look forward to this school year and pray I am able to give my very best to my loving students.
New Teacher Feature- Taylor Rickett Pre-K assistant
Hi! My name is Taylor Rickett. I am a teacher’s assistant in Pre-K this year! I graduated from Alcorn Central in 2019, and I recently graduated from the Early Childhood Education program at Northeast. I have worked with children in a child care setting for three years, and this is my first year working within the school. Working with children is my passion, and I am so excited to be starting this new journey doing what I love at ACES!💜🐻
Introducing another new staff member- Jan Harper
In her words, "My name is Jan Harper. I am the new 1st grade inclusion teacher for ACES! I have served in public education for 15 years. Upon starting a new chapter, I am looking forward to my new home at ACES and the future relationships I will build with students and co-workers. Here we go purple and gold! 💜💛 It's gonna be great!"
We had a fabulous first day of school! Thank you to our students, staff, and families for helping us make ACES a PAWSitive place to be.
Are you ready for ACES because we are ready for you!?
Welcome back! We are looking forward to a "PAWSitive" 2022-2023 school year. We cannot wait to see your smiling faces tomorrow. We are AC!
We have some new staff members joining the ACES family! Our first new staff member to shout out is Carlie Phelps.
She says, “Hello! My name is Carlie Phelps, or as my third grade friends call me, Miss Carlie. I am teaching Third Grade Math/Science this year for my first year teaching! I am so excited for this opportunity, and I look forward to all this year will offer. I graduated from ACHS in 2016, and I am so happy to be back home! Once a bear, always a bear!"
As school buses enter your neighborhoods and roadways, please remember that you can help keep our precious students safe! No matter the age of our children, they are relying on the public to be safe and attentive when a school bus is near.
If you are concerned about school bus safety or would like to read more on how to help advocate for school bus safety, please check out this website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
ACES Open House Reminder
***Monday, August 1- 1st and 3rd @ 5:00 pm
2nd and 4th @ 6:30 pm
We look forward to seeing you. We are AC!
Reminder: ACES Open House Dates
***Tuesday, July 26: Pre-K @ 5:30 pm Kindergarten @ 6:30 pm
***Monday, August 1: 1st and 3rd @ 5:00 pm 2nd and 4th @ 6:30 pm
We look forward to seeing you.
We are AC!
Families,
For the 2022-2023 school year, all families must fill out a student lunch form to determine free, reduced, or full pay status for breakfast and lunch. You may fill out an online application with the following link from the ASD website.
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CAMPS Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19 from 7:30-12
****Students with last names beginning with letters A-L attend MONDAY.
****Students with last names beginning with letters M-Z attend TUESDAY.
ACES Meet the Teacher Dates
***Tuesday, July 26:
Pre-K @ 5:30 pm
Kindergarten @ 6:30 pm
***Monday, August 1:
1st and 3rd @ 5:00 pm
2nd and 4th @ 6:30 pm
We look forward to seeing you. We are AC!
ACES 3rd-4th grade supply lists
ACES 2022-2023 supply lists. Prek-2nd
Upcoming pre-k and kindergarten students, you should be receiving your "o-fish-al" letter soon. Please read it carefully because we will have two camp dates. Your child's letter will tell you which day to attend. We hope to "sea" you soon!
We still have a few spots available for our summer school program. The program runs Monday, June 6- Thursday, June 30. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 7:30-11:30. The daily schedule includes reading, language arts, and math skills and review; STEM; character education; art; and pe. Free breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Students may be car or bus riders; however, buses will use pick up and drop off points. Remaining enrollment is on a "first come, first serve" basis. Contact Dr. Brooks at ACES to enroll.
Staff Spotlights
Staff Spotlights
