The first NWEA MAP growth assessment begins this week. These evaluations guide teachers on how to help students continue to learn. We've added a section on our website with tips for traditional and virtual students: http://ow.ly/im1K50BqlZM #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Traditional & blended 5th graders at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY played virtual multiplication baseball. Mrs. McClure's students, with help from Instructional Coach Mrs. Pickett, used breakout rooms to share screens & were happy to see classmates. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Better Breakfast Month! Check out these pictures from breakfast at COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY. PCSSD is proud to have been approved for a grant to cover the cost of breakfast and lunch for all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you Michael Johnson and 1millionfacemasks.com for personalized face masks at WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY! The staff loves them! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
5th graders at PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY are having fun with music! The class learned about The William Tell Overture by Rossini and played a desktop symphony rhythm lesson. https://youtu.be/excud7CrbR0. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Great news for our PCSSD families: we are now able to offer FREE meals thanks to a recent USDA waiver. That means our virtual, blended and traditional students can eat breakfast & lunch for free through Dec. 31! http://ow.ly/GmaQ50Bh7HE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
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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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.
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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Unfortunately Robinson Middle school has lost Internet and phone connectivity. The IT department is working to get this fixed right now. We will update as soon as things are back in working order.
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
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
Thank you to the Holy Roller bike shop for donating this bike to Landmark Elementary! Landmark students will have the opportunity to win this bike based on good behavior. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
12 schools in PCSSD are approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. CEP provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for students at these schools! Read more here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/282080?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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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