She just can't stay away! Mrs. Julie James, twice retired, is returning to Oak Grove as our dyslexia interventionist on a temporary basis. We know she will be moving sometime this year, but we are so lucky to have her step in where there was a need, AGAIN! Thank you, Mrs. James!
Here is the team that feeds and serves our Hornets breakfast and lunch every day. Ms. Vivian Taylor, Ms. Sharron Johnson, and Ms. Amber Johnson. Thank you, ladies for helping us be ready to learn!
Introducing Security Officer Felicia Lewis-Felders to the Oak Grove family. She jumped right in and is already an asset to the team. Welcome Officer Felders when you see her in the car line, walking the hallways, or on the grounds.
It was a great first week of school at Oak Grove Elementary! It wouldn't have been possible without our fantastic support staff. Ms. Tindall and Mr. DK, preK paras, work closely with their teachers and as a team to keep our littlest Hornets safe and healthy while they learn through play.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Arkansas Department of Health has a resource available for those with questions about immunizations. Check out the frequently asked questions on their website:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/frequently-asked-questions-immunizations
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PBS Kids is offering some tips to help parents and students transition into the daily routine of school. Check out their recipes, checklists, and more:
https://trst.in/nJjRQ0
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Be Mighty Little Rock is providing free after school meals for kids and teens, 18 and under, at 11 local CALS locations. All meals must be consumer on site and children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
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As we wrap up the first week of school, check out these reminders:
Photo release: https://trst.in/Rpp5hW
Athletic tickets: https://www.pcssd.org/page/athletics
Free & reduced lunch: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/free-and-reduced-lunch
Chromebook insurance: https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance
Volunteer app: https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
It's been a good to start to the school year so far. However, we're experiencing a loss felt in the Robinson feeder and across PCSSD. Officer Victor Montgomery was fatally injured on Monday morning during traffic duty. We miss you! https://trst.in/Po0AW4 #pcssdproud #serveall
Thank you Mrs. Hodge for helping our students however you can! Earlier this week during breakfast, she sat down with a student who was having trouble with his shoes. An extra hand and a little encouragement can go a long way!
Over the summer, PCSSD student nutrition and Chartwells K12 served meal boxes to families in need. Over the course of 8 weeks, they served nearly 50,000 meals (22,735 breakfast & 25,604 lunch). AR Hunger Relief Alliance feature: https://trst.in/qB8Qqa #pcssdproud #serveall
Maumelle High School is hosting tryouts this Saturday (August 19) for a youth basketball team. This is open to girls in 5th and 6th grade who want to take their basketball skills to the next level! Tryouts will be Saturday, August 19 from 9 am until 10:30 am in the gym at Maumelle High. Please email Coach Garrison if you have any questions: ggarrison2797@pcssd.org
Congratulations two new PCSSD department leaders. Kristin Herring is now the Academy Director for PCSSD, leading the charge for the Academies of Central Arkansas in our high schools. Dr. Kerry Daughety is our new director of gifted and talented. Congrats! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is V-J Day, marking the end of World War II. President Harry Truman announced on this day in 1945 that Japan had surrendered!
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It's the first day of school! Send us your first day of school pictures at communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
'Twas the night before school starts,
And you could feel it in the air.
The creatures were stirring:
Hornets, Comets. Senators, and Bears!
The Hornets were buzzing
With excitement for the year,
As Maumelle got ready
To hoot, holler, and cheer!
The Comets are zooming,
Moving at lightning speed
For a great, new school year,
Guaranteed!
The Senators are ready
To make their mark.
Leading in the community
From the school to the park.
And the Bears are waking
From summer hibernation,
To take on the school year
Ready and unshaken.
So go to bed
And get some rest
As we begin tomorrow anew
To make this school year the best!
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Today is International Lefthanders Day. Who are our lefthanded friends?
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One more sleep until the new school year begins! Here are 5 things to know about the first day of school!
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Vaccines for Children program began in 1994 to make vaccines available to uninsured children. Learn about the program and qualifications on the state Department of Health's website:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/vaccines-for-children
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PCSSD kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a districtwide convocation event on Friday (Aug. 11). Staff from all 26 schools attended the event held at Maumelle High School. We are ready to think critically and enhance our relational capacity this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
