Oak Grove Elementary

WillSub (ESS) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD for the upcoming school year. Choose your schedule based on when and where you want to work. There are ongoing training opportunities, weekly pay and benefits. Apply today at www.ess.com. #pcssdproud #serveall

Introducing Ms. Mary Grace Allen who is joining the Oak Grove team as a PreK teacher. Ms. Allen is inspired by this quote from Albert Einstein: "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried something new." Her PreK students will have lots of opportunities to try new things. We can't wait!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Information about school immunization requirements is available at pcssd.org, including where vaccines are available and exemption information. https://www.pcssd.org/page/immunization-requirements #pcssdproud #serveall

Only 8 days left until school starts! In order to volunteer on field trips, party days, working with students or teachers, complete the PCSSD volunteer application. Once approved, we will put you to work! Don't wait until the last minute. Here is more information and a link to the application. https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info Thank you for helping us keep a safe environment for our students.

Whitney Barrett is returning and will be teaching first grade this year. Mrs. Barrett wants to share a quote by Maya Angelou to inspire her students and others for the new school year--“Nothing will work unless you do.” Great advice, Mrs. Barrett!

PCSSD teachers focus on educating the whole child, and EVERFI programs have helped us do that. We are honored to earn EVERFI K-12's Empowered District Seal! https://www.pcssd.org/article/1185044 #pcssdproud #serveall

Nine days until school starts! Uniforms are not required for the new school year, but please read the PCSSD dress policy. https://bit.ly/3pRmtFx We look forward to seeing students dressed to express themselves and show that they are ready for learning every day!

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall

Paul McCowan is back as the full time school counselor at Oak Grove Elementary. What is he looking forward to the most? Mr. McCowan says, "all the smiles and hugs from everyone!" We can't wait to see your smiling face, Mr. McCowan!

Arkansas' tax free weekend starts tomorrow!! If you haven't already, now is the time to purchase your child's school supplies. Find a full list of school supply lists here: https://trst.in/5lNzKq. Details on tax free shopping found here: https://trst.in/KgDrOG #pcssdproud

Only 10 days until school starts! Join us on Friday, August 11th for Open House! from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Have a popsicle with the new Principal, Mrs. Hodge, and meet your teacher. Choose a backpack and get your school supplies thanks to donations from Graves Memorial Baptist Church. We can't wait to see you!

School starts back in 10 days! We've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. We can't wait to see you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24 #pcssdproud #serveall

Oak Grove Elementary will host its open house on Friday, August 11 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!

Let's have a round of applause for Coach Jarred White who is back as PE coach at Oak Grove! He is looking forward to a fresh start and seeing our hornets again soon! It won't be long now, Coach. Rest up while you can!

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points! https://trst.in/LFzyY5 #pcssdproud

Welcome back, Mrs. Dawn Joseph as our Teacher Librarian. She's pictured with her twin daughters. Mrs. Joseph says, "Let's Level Up READERS by helping our students learn to create mental "videos" while they read to boost their comprehension."

Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall

Here's another new face at Oak Grove--Meagan Fuller will be teaching 4th and 5th grade. She sends this message to her new students--“It’s your game. Take the controller and level up!” Welcome, Mrs. Fuller!

Jennifer Rappold-Moreno works with our students with special needs. She may work individually, in a small group, or with students in the regular classroom. Our goal is for ALL students to get what they need to be successful, and Ms. Rappold-Moreno says it's only going UP from here! Glad to have you back!