OAKBROOKE teacher Mrs. Middaugh becomes a detective sleuth to help kindergarteners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders solve mysteries by using critical thinking. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will be open for regular business hours tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 28). Schools will operate on their normal Friday schedule (which includes blended Group B students). Extended care and athletic activities will resume tomorrow as well. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Central Arkansas is expected to feel the impact of Hurricane Laura tomorrow. Based on the most current weather updates, the heaviest impact is expected between 3-4pm. Therefore, PCSSD will dismiss school early on Thursday, August 27. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30am and Secondary schools will dismiss at 1:00pm. Dismissal times are for both car and bus riders. District offices will dismiss at 1pm as well. There will be no district athletics events on Thursday, August 27. No decision has been made about school or athletic activities for Friday at this time.
Schoology Update:
The parent access feature is not turned on yet for Schoology. We are working to get all teachers and students up to speed before adding the parent access. We'll share more information next week. Thank you for your continued patience.
SCHOOLOGY UPDATE: Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator for PCSSD, offers another walk through of what Schoology looks like for students, starting with the log-in process to the student portal. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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It may look a little different this year, but we are still sending well wishes and positive vibes for a happy first day of school! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ellie Miller, a parent of 6 children wrote this poem earlier this month for @thrive. Mrs. Miller states in the article that, regardless of options, there isn’t a parent who won’t relate to the words of this poem. http://ow.ly/Issp50B6w5T
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Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator, walks through Schoology for students. This is a first look at a student account as the school year begins and courses are added.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/y0JY3DjwITg
WEB INFO: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/educational-approach
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Attention: VIrtual and Blended Parents and Students: PCSSD is using Schoology as its learning platform. Students are required to log into Schoology at 7:30 a.m. because attendance will be taken each day . Students are responsible for participating, learning, and completing assignments each day.
Hey Parents! Here's more info on Schoology. This Parent Guide is packed with detailed explanations of different features, tools and step-by-step walkthroughs. This guide is designed to help you better understand Schoology. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201000873-Parent-Guide #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will use Schoology as its Learning Management System (LMS) this school year. Students can submit assignments, review grades, engage in interactive discussions, take tests, and more. Check out this video for more info: https://vimeo.com/46433066 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thursday Aug 20 8:30 am - 3:30 pm and Friday Aug 21 11 am - 6 pm will be medication drop off dates for all students. Form link: https://5il.co/jpp3 Medications will not be accepted without form completed and signed. Only physician written prescriptions will be accepted. This will be curbside so please call Nurse Jennifer at (501)234-6207 when you arrive at the school and she will come out to your car to receive the medicine and paperwork. Please know pill counts ahead of time. Please call or email Nurse Jennifer to make an appointment for curbside after school starts 501-234-6207 or jlambdin@pcssd.org. Thank you.
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://oakbrooke.pcssd.org/o/oakbrooke-elementary/page/school-information--160
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Let's pretend! Integrate masks into your favorite pretend play scenes. Encourage your child to dress up as a doctor, nurse, or veterinarian. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Tomorrow, Thurs., 08/13, is the last day to pick up chromebooks at Oakbrooke in the drive through. All students need chromebooks whether they are traditional, blended, or virtual. Time is from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Use easy to understand language and positive phrasing to explain why it is important for children to wear their mask. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Parents must pick up Chromebook K-5 at the following times: Tues., 08/11- 4th & 5th; Wed., 08/12- 2nd & 3rd; Thurs., 08/13- K & 1st; Drive through at Oakbrooke 3:30-6:30 p.m. daily; This is mandatory for all students no matter if traditional, blended, or digital.
PCSSD ABC PreK program is still accepting applications for face-to-face traditional instruction for the upcoming school year. Several new CDC, DHS, and ABC safety precautions have been put in place for the 20-21 school year. You may contact Oakbrooke or the PCSSD PreK program at 234-2066 for more information.
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COMING SOON: Chromebook Distribution
PCSSD will release information about chromebook distribution for all students soon. Every student in grades K - 12 will receive a chromebook no matter which instructional option they are in. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. Check out the schedule on our website: https://www.pcssd.org/article/279757?org=pcssd
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