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.”
#pcssdproud #serveall
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
Oak Grove Families: We are getting ready for the new school year to begin. It's going to great!
SAVE THE DATE! Our back to school open house will take place on Friday, August 16 at Oak Grove Elementary. The open house will take place from 5:30 - 6:30pm (drop in any time during that window).
We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 16 to kick off the new school year!
Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Stephanie Franklin of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH: "Engage students in activities that use math in everyday activities like helping with the household budget, measuring ingredients or calculating gas mileage." #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Morgan Dickerson of MAUMELLE HIGH works to make an impact: "I always try to give scholars the tools to be better. ... When I see an opportunity to offer help and suggestions to them, I do."
#pcssdproud #serveall
Taking cues from the calendar emoji, World Emoji Day is celebrated on 📅 July 17 📅. This fun holiday is the perfect time to send an emoji-filled message to your friends and family. Drop your 3 most recent emojis in the comments!
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Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michelle Camp of ROBINSON HIGH: "A summer job for high school students provides valuable real-world experience, teaching them responsibility, time management and the importance of a strong work ethic. Summer jobs can enhance college applications by demonstrating initiative and experience." #pcssdproud #serveall
Thank you to Graves Memorial Baptist Church who will be providing school supplies for OGE students for the upcoming school year. We are grateful for your support and generosity.
Here’s a fun holiday to celebrate: Global Hug Your Kids Day! This day helps remind parents and caregivers to hug their kids daily. Bonus: hugs can help reduce stress and improve emotional connections. #pcssdproud #serveall
