Alcorn Central Elementary

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.

Mark your calendars and please join us for the ASD 3rd Grade Literacy night for ALL UPCOMING third graders! Not only will you be receiving FREE books and resources for you and your children, this is a great opportunity to find out more information about the 3rd Grade Gate and what standards will be taught this year. You will also get a sneak peak at what books are used in the classroom (Ready Reading, Sadlier Vocabulary, Lumos Learning, etc.). This is an excellent opportunity for third grade families to begin the school year ready for success. #Read #Lead #Succeed #WeAreAC #aPAWSitiveplacetobe

CKH Perseverance winners! Congratulations! We are AC!

CKH Courage Winners! Congratulations! We are AC!

Congratulations to these CKH winners for showing Integrity! We are so proud of you! We are AC! #CKH

Congratulations to these CKH winners for showing Responsibility and Respect! We are so proud of you! We are AC! #CKH

HUGE announcement!!! ACES is PROUD to announce we have just been recognized as a 2023 Capturing Kids' Hearts NATIONAL SHOWCASE SCHOOL!! What an honor this is to be chosen in only our 2nd year as a CKH school! We want all staff, students, and the community to wear their CKH shirt or school colors on Monday to help us celebrate. We are AC! A PAWSitive place to be! #CKH #NSS2023

Congratulations to our CKH winners for the word Kindness! We are proud of you!

The PTO meeting scheduled for this Thursday, April 20 has been postponed until next Tuesday, April 25. Please make every effort to be at this important meeting. We will be voting on next year's officers and planning Field Day. We need your support. Thank you! #aPAWSitiveplacetobe #WeareAC

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the 21st Century after school tutoring program will be canceled today. We will resume Tuesday, April 11.

We will not have the 21st Century after school tutoring program on Thursday, April 6. We will resume on Tuesday, April 11.

Parents and Guardians, Students riding bus 175 will arrive home later than usual today.

Each month, we have a Capturing Kids’ Hearts word of the month that we focus on teaching throughout the school. As part of our CKH process, we recognize students in each grade level who are doing an exceptional job with showing the CKH character traits. A big shout out goes to the students who earned recognition for showing Responsibility and Respect! Each student recognized received a CKH sign to be proudly displayed in their yard at home. Way to go! We’re so proud of you!

School starts back tomorrow. The Strickland Bridge (near Hwy. 72) will be closed for repairs for the next couple of weeks. Car riders will need to make some adjustments. Buses may have to adjust their times as well. Sorry for the inconvenience, but glad to have the bridge repaired! WE ARE AC!

NOTE: BUS 196 will be leaving campus a little later today. It will be closer to 3:30 before the bus leaves campus, so please be aware your children will arrive home later than usual if they ride Bus 196.