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.
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
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.
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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Oakbrooke Supply List
https://www.teacherlists.com/schools/3511-oakebrooke-elementary
The revised district calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been posted on the district website and all school websites. This is a DRAFT version as it must still be approved by the Board of Education, but we wanted to share with you now for planning.
You can find it here: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
Regular physical activity during the summer can actually lead to increased concentration and improved test scores.
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Find a park with walking trails and playground equipment for children to play.
REMINDER: Parents, please select one instructional option for each child who attends a PCSSD school. Responses must be completed by Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. New students should complete this report, too!
https://forms.gle/6eH77dqk2RjVuiBP8
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Consider signing kids up for a sports team or organization of their choice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kids are never too young to learn about diversity. To help broaden understanding of our black community, here is this week's resource as a helpful starting point: what you can learn from a box of crayons! http://ow.ly/fzy850AzBFd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Harris Elementary will be a free testing site for anyone wanting a COVID-19 test. Details on time and requirements can be found on online: http://ow.ly/kV0850AwdTR #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
