Get Your Game on for ACT Aspire Testing; Spirit Week at Oakbrooke April 5-9; PreK-5th all grades;
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Today is Children's Book Day! What was your favorite children's book growing up?

Blessings to all on this Good Friday.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day - a day where communities from around the world come together to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism to inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.

OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY 4th grade students have been working on a problem based learning for science project. The students recently met with Dr. Warren, via Google Meet, to review a uniform proposal. The students took Dr. Warren's feedback and are moving forward with revisions to their project. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It's April Fool's Day! Watch out for tricks 😉 What's the best April Fool's joke you've seen or experienced?
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Jo Luck is a former president and CEO of Heifer Project International. She also led AR Advocates for Children and Families and AR Department of Parks and Tourism. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD will continue its required mask mandate for students and staff per the protocol by Gov. Hutchinson and Commissioner Johnny Key on March 30. This will remain in place until review by the PCSSD Board of Education at its next meeting on April 13, 2021. bit.ly/PCSSDmasksMarch2021

Women's Foundation of Arkansas focuses on education for all girls. The group was created by "Top 100 Women in Arkansas" with the challenge to make a difference. They were inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Important Testing Message with Dates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yk3vk6tSCMdpHf_KKF-U7m6mytElSwDI/view?usp=sharing
Please click link for important message.
ALL STUDENTS 3-5 must attend school on April 13, 14, 15, 20, 21. Even virtual students are tested at school. Thank you!
Oakbrooke Virtual Families: Please mark your calendar for next Wed., April 7th 12-3p. This is the next PBIS School Store Drive-Thru. Your child will place their orders with their teachers. Have a wonderful day!
Dr. Mary Good was the founding Dean of the UA Little Rock College of Engineering & IT. She served in various roles under Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush & Clinton. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Students in Ms. Gilmore's class at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY really got creative with their diorama assignment. In addition to their displays, each student had a writing component as well. Great job! #pcssdrpoud #equityandexcellence

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a gospel and secular music superstar. Her electric gospel music influenced stars like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Little Richard. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

March is Music in Schools Month. Each Saturday in March we are recognizing music teachers across PCSSD. Today we say a big thank you to our Sylvan Hills feeder music experts! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Daisy Gatson Bates was a civil rights leader. She was a publisher and former president of the AR NAACP. She's best known for involvement with the Little Rock Nine. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Passover!

Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember your why. Remember why you decided to become an educator and the opportunity you have to shape our future. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, care for each other. Teachers have been through a lot and having a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen is important. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Peter and the Wolf (narrated by SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE choir director Ms. Gordon) and Spring from Vivaldi will be available to stream April 1 at 10 a.m. through April 30. The concert is free, but registration is required at: https://www.arkansassymphony.org/education-community/childrens-concerts

