Oakbrooke Elementary

Rosh Hashanah, the New Year in Judaism, begins this evening. PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health. #pcssdproud #serveall

We wish our hard-working clean up crews a very happy National Custodian Day! Thanks for all you do to keep our schools well-maintained and ready for students. We couldn't do it without you! #pcssdproud #serveall

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over 2,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Arkansas each year. But early detection is key to successful outcomes. Learn more: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/ #pcssdproud #serveall

OAKBROOKE 5th graders enjoyed a 5-day STEM program with STARBASE AR. The students had a great week and we are thankful to Director of STEM, Dr. Luttrell, and Superintendent, Dr. McNulty for visiting and celebrating our STEM-tastic students! 🚀 #pcssdproud #serveall

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: Sign up for sign language rights! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attendance matters for even our youngest learners. Chronically absent Kindergarten students are at risk for falling behind in reading proficiency by 3rd grade. Learn more here: https://trst.in/Q1o4MF #pcssdproud #serveall

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn more about how to compassionately support a friend who is experiencing suicidal thoughts: https://trst.in/Zan8Fk #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy HR Professional Appreciation Day to our Human Relations staff! HR pros do so much to support the PCSSD team. We are thankful for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. You truly are a pro! #pcssdproud #serveall

Fourth grade Trek students from OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY created time machines for an “egg-stranaut” to travel in time at the speed of being thrown across the room without cracking. This is one of the activities in the unit on time travel. Egg-cellent fun! #pcssdproud #serveall

It’s Better Breakfast Month! Kicking off the day with nutrient-rich foods helps students stay focused and make healthier choices throughout the day. Menu planning and meal prep are two ways to help cut-down on the morning rush! #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that attendance can be a better predictor of graduation than test scores? Learn more about why attendance matters here: https://trst.in/0OJmre #pcssdproud #serveall

🍂It’s the first day of Fall! 🍂Fun Fall Fact: Although it’s the official start of the season, leaves in central Arkansas won’t start to change for another month or so. What’s your favorite thing about fall? #pcssdproud #serveall

Reminder: School will be out on Monday, September 23 for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12pm - 6pm. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, September 24. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 11% of teens & young adults report they've had serious suicidal thoughts. Learn about the risks & supports for Youth Suicide here: https://trst.in/c16Buc #pcssdproud #serveall

We can't think of a better way to celebrate Thank a Police Officer Day and National Security Officers Appreciation Week than with a shoutout to our 47 Security Officers. We appreciate your commitment to providing a safe & secure learning environment. #pcssdproud #serveall

We're getting pumped up for the Special Olympics in the Sylvan Hills feeder pattern! Earlier this week, Oakbrooke and Sylvan Hills High reps joined several others at the Special Olympics Area 5 kick-off meeting. The event won't be until next spring, but we're already so excited!

On National IT Professionals Day, we say thanks to the tireless (and mostly behind-the-scenes) tech pros who keep our devices, sites and networks working like they should. We appreciate you all! #pcssdproud #serveall

This year, Constitution and National Voter Registration Day fall on the same day! Celebrate the constitution’s anniversary by making sure you’re registered to vote. Get started here: https://trst.in/1PNien  #pcssdproud #serveall

It's Match Day for several schools in PCSSD! DonorsChoose will double all donations for projects today only. Hurry and donate now, the match will go until funds run out. Did you know? According to a University of Michigan study, a teacher having just one funded DonorsChoose project improved teacher retention by 1-3%.