We had fun in the snow!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=pcssd.obes&set=a.3860293370699786
Parents and Staff: We will be virtual for the remainder of the week due to the winter weather and dangerous road conditions.
Tuesday- regular instructional virtual day with regular google meeting schedule; sign in at 7:40 a.m.
Wednesday- Snow Day #2 winter activities just like today (winter learning activities w/ 8:30 & 10:30 check in due to early release on Wed.); afternoon parent conferences taking place via google meets as already scheduled w/ teachers
Thursday- regular instructional virtual day with regular google meeting schedule; sign in at 7:40 am
Friday- regular instructional virtual day with regular google meeting schedule; sign in at 7:40 am
P.S. I love the pics from today!!! I'll be updating FB over the next week!
Good morning! After you met with your HR teacher at 8:30, you saw all of the winter-based activities that you and your family can enjoy inside and outside to enjoy the snow! Please send me your family pics enjoying snow activities to ktruslow@pcssd.org You might find your students on the Oakbrooke FB page throughout the next couple of days. Show off your winter learning! Enjoy!!
Presidents Day is a day we honor all U.S. Presidents, past and present. Happy Presidents Day!
Chief Master Richard E. Anderson is an 8th-degree black belt master & highest-ranking African American in American Taekwondo Assoc. He works with at-risk youth. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2013.
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URGENT MESSAGE: Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 15 and 16 are virtual days due to snow, ice, and very dangerous temperatures. Please read the following carefully: Monday, Feb. 15, you will log into your HR teachers' google link at 8:30, not the regular time. Tuesday, Feb. 16 you will log in at 7:40, the regular time. Don't be late either day! Enjoy the snow!
Happy Valentine's Day!
PCSSD will have virtual days on Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 16 due to winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures over the next 48 hours. Due to ADE regulations, the district is not allowed to declare a SNOW day and close down. However, we love seeing this winter weather and look forward to our teachers and students having winter-based instruction during this pivot!
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Judge Olly Neal Jr. was the first black district prosecuting attorney in Arkansas and served as a circuit court judge and on the Arkansas Court of Appeals. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Abraham Carpenter Sr. and his family founded Carpenter's Produce which for national grocery chains. The family is an important symbol of success in agriculture. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Vertie Carter used her money to create a teacher education lab at Philander Smith College & uncovered discriminatory hiring practices on Arkansas' Merit System Council. She was inducted into Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Message from Oakbrooke PTO: Due to inclement weather this coming week, we have changed the date for the Moe’s night to Tuesday, February 23rd. Everyone can still preorder their meals for pickup on this new date. Please see flyer below and help us reach our goal of 100 meal kits! https://drive.google.com/file/d/19q2GzMy6g0R6fwkWS_ujcxPDAHAK0AUc/view?usp=sharing
Nearly 400 PCSSD employees received the COVID-19 vaccine this week! We are so excited for our amazing educators and professionals get the vaccine. Thank you to Cornerstone Pharmacy - JFK and Kroger Pharmacy for working with our district bring these vaccines to our schools. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Oliver Baker, Ph.D. is a Yale University physicist. He conducted groundbreaking research in particle physics and initiated integrating technology into the classroom. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Winter weather is expected to continue to impact much of the state today. Therefore, in order maintain the safety of our students and staff, PCSSD will have a districtwide virtual day on Thursday, February 11. Stay safe and warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Due to current weather conditions and its impact on roads, PCSSD will have another virtual day tomorrow. This means that all school and district buildings will be closed for access on Friday, February 12.
There is a chance for more winter weather on Monday and district administration will be monitoring that as well. Stay warm and safe!
Arkansas PBS is providing resources for parents during #BlackHistoryMonth, including activities, videos, and a writing contest. Learn more about these resources: https://www.pcssd.org/article/397945?org=pcssd
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Roscoe Robinson is a gospel and R&B recording artist. His career spanned several decades and worked with artists such as the late Sam Cooke and the late Bobby Womack. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Oakbrooke 100% Virtual Students Reminder: Today is PBIS Drive -Thru for Virtual students from 12-3. Virtual students will receive their goodies for PBIS Valentine's Day party this Friday and also rewards for Lexia & MAPS growth. We want to see all of our virtual students' families or parents in the drive-thru!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19q2GzMy6g0R6fwkWS_ujcxPDAHAK0AUc/view?usp=sharing Please see flyer link about Feb. 16 Oakbrooke night at Moe's in NLR. Meal kits range from $30-$40 and feed 4-6 people. There are nacho, taco, and fajita meal kits. Call 442-7400 to preorder and mention Oakbrooke for a portion to return to Oakbrooke PTO. We can earn up to $1000 extra for more kits sold.