Let's have a round of applause for Coach Jarred White who is back as PE coach at Oak Grove! He is looking forward to a fresh start and seeing our hornets again soon! It won't be long now, Coach. Rest up while you can!
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion.
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points!
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Welcome back, Mrs. Dawn Joseph as our Teacher Librarian. She's pictured with her twin daughters. Mrs. Joseph says, "Let's Level Up READERS by helping our students learn to create mental "videos" while they read to boost their comprehension."
Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall
Here's another new face at Oak Grove--Meagan Fuller will be teaching 4th and 5th grade. She sends this message to her new students--“It’s your game. Take the controller and level up!” Welcome, Mrs. Fuller!
Jennifer Rappold-Moreno works with our students with special needs. She may work individually, in a small group, or with students in the regular classroom. Our goal is for ALL students to get what they need to be successful, and Ms. Rappold-Moreno says it's only going UP from here! Glad to have you back!
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Educational Accountability and Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams, says: "Sometimes in life, we make poor choices, but everyone deserves the opportunity to make it right."
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Ms. Ashlea Blakely is back and teaching kindergarten this year. She "absolutely loves my school and the students of Oak Grove"! Thank you for your dedication, Ms. Blakely. She can't wait to meet the new staff members--and we can't wait either!
"Rise and Shine" is back on PBS Kids through August 17. Educational programming is set for Tuesdays through Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Find out more information about the available summer learning programs here: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine
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Nearly 200 new teachers gathered at Maumelle High School for two days of orientation training this week. We are so excited to welcome these educators to schools across PCSSD! Share a welcome message for them in the comments. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's a Friday Funny!
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light, was recognized at a special reception at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. Mr. Light was named one of 14 regional finalists in the 2024 ATOY program. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication to students! #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Scheuerman is back at Oak Grove and teaching 3rd grade this school year. She is looking forward to a change! There are lots of changes to be sure, but we are glad that Ms. Scheuerman is back!
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Digital Learning Facilitator Rachel Blackwell, says: "I make the teacher feel confident in technology. Teachers who feel supported and prepared support students and make a difference."
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Do you love kids and want to make a difference every day? Oak Grove Elementary is looking for lunch monitors to make sure our Hornets have a safe and peaceful lunchtime (milk and ketchup packet opening, too)! This position is two hours daily from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Make a little extra money and while you make a difference at Oak Grove Elementary. Apply online at PCSSD Careers and look for Oak Grove, or call the school office at 501-851-5370 and speak to Dee or Mrs. Hodge, Principal.
It's time to introduce another new face to Oak Grove Elementary. Ms. Holley Tucker is joining our team teaching 4th grade. Ms. Tucker says she is most looking forward to seeing all the smiling faces of my students and having a great year learning together and making memories!! Welcome, Ms. Tucker!
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities."
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Linda Honea is Oak Grove's teacher of students who speak English as a Second Language. She is looking forward to "celebrating with my wonderful students each time they advance to the next level on their way to winning English Language Proficiency." Gracias, Senora Honea!
