Back to School Tip #2: Review Rules
🏫 Make plans to be present. PCSSD allows 10 absences/semester
👕 Dress to learn by following dress code policies
📕Review all policies in our 24-25 parent/student handbook
Check out all 3 topics: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall
Back to School Tip #1: Mark Your Calendars!
🔔 Learn start & end times on our bell schedule page. Pro tip: Times vary at secondary schools.
📅 Find district dates on the PCSSD calendar & campus-specific events on your school page.
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The first day of school is just two weeks away! As we count down, we'll share all our Back to School page has to offer. Hint: It's your one stop for supply lists, media consent form, dress code, bell schedule & more! GET STARTED: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
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Let me introduce Hannah Miller, our Title I Instructional Coach. Mrs. Miller will be working with all teachers to improve our teaching practices so that our students are reaching grade level standards and have the support they need! Welcome to the team, Mrs. Miller. You're going to love OGE!
August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know? According to the CDC, vaccines help protect the kids in your life from these 17 diseases. Check out the full list here: https://trst.in/dZBVNZ #pcssdproud #serveall
It was an exciting morning in PCSSD! Our school based health clinic celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dozens were in attendance, including board member Tina Ward, Sen. Linda Chesterfield, members from ADH and many more. We're excited to bring this clinic to students and staff in PCSSD this school year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pre-School Clinic Hours:
August 13, 7am - 4:30pm
August 15, 7am - 12pm
School Schedule Clinic Hours start August 19:
Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm
Friday, 7am - 11am
Here is a new face in 5th grade, Mrs. Dana Jeremiah! She may look familiar to some as she previously worked at OGE as a dyslexia interventionist. She has been teaching virtually and is looking forward to seeing her students in person! She will be teaching Math and Science to 5th graders. We are glad to have you, Mrs. Jeremiah!
AR tax free weekend starts tomorrow! Families can purchase school supplies and clothes without paying tax. See details here: https://trst.in/I8KuTi
Visit our Back to School page for supply lists & the 24-25 dress code: https://trst.in/gi3FeQ
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Oak Grove Community: Please help us have a smooth start to the school year by completing your new student registration paperwork ASAP! If you have a new kindergartener, please help us get to know your student and welcome them to Oak Grove Elementary by signing up for a time on August 8th or 9th. https://calendar.app.google/DWhnk7EY19M7tuW66
Oak Grove Hornets, it's time to meet some of our new staff members! Please welcome Ms. Emeri Peoples as our Teacher Librarian! We look forward to hearing about some of her favorite books as she shares her love of reading with our hornet family. Let's welcome Ms. Peoples!
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Neely Claassen of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY makes an impact: “I am authentic, treating all students with respect, lending a listening ear, and creating new, enriching experiences for students.”
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The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall
Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michele Pickett of ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "While traveling, play games. Finding the letters of the alphabet from signs and license plates helps students practice reading and learn about the world around them!" #pcssdproud #serveall
Are you a pro at opening milk cartons? Do you like kids? Make a difference in the community by making sure lunch is a great part of a child's school day! Now hiring part-time lunch duty supervisors at Oak Grove Elementary. Two hours daily from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Apply online at pcssd.org
The Olympics are officially in full swing! Want to incorporate your own version at home? PBS Kids has you covered with 9 backyard games to create your own Olympic games at home. Try them out and tell us which one is your favorite: https://trst.in/VsfFbh
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Have you registered for kindergarten at Oak Grove Elementary?
Please sign up for our Kindergarten Roundup on August 8th and 9th between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Your child will meet the kindergarten teachers and complete some informal testing so that we can get to know each other in a relaxed environment. Please plan on staying about 30 minutes.
Here is the link to sign up for an arrival time on Thursday: https://calendar.app.google/4SeUjzNoqKih6ZZA8
or Friday: https://calendar.app.google/4SeUjzNoqKih6ZZA8
Today is the official opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. You can watch the opening ceremony this afternoon at 12:30pm (TV: https://trst.in/r8pyc7). There are at least 24 Olympians with ties to Arkansas representing 8 different countries in this year's Games. https://trst.in/MbPyna #pcssdproud #serveall
Families new to Oak Grove Elementary can register for the 2024-25 school year online at https://www.pcssd.org/page/registration . If you need help with the process, Ms. Shannon is back in the office and can help! Call 501-851-5370 or come to the Oak Grove office.
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Lisa Smith of CRYSTAL HILL makes an impact: "I recognize that childhood trauma exists & work to make trauma-informed decisions that promote safety, transparency & increased time in the classroom." #pcssdproud #serveall
Have you registered for kindergarten at Oak Grove Elementary?
Please sign up for our Kindergarten Roundup on August 8th and 9th between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Your child will meet the kindergarten teachers and complete some informal testing so that we can get to know each other in a relaxed environment. Please plan on staying about 30 minutes.
Here is the link to sign up for an arrival time on Thursday: https://calendar.app.google/4SeUjzNoqKih6ZZA8
or Friday: https://calendar.app.google/4SeUjzNoqKih6ZZA8
