Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator, walks through Schoology for students. This is a first look at a student account as the school year begins and courses are added.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/y0JY3DjwITg
WEB INFO: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/educational-approach
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Good morning Landmark Families!!
Tomorrow is our virtual open house for Kindergarten-fifth grades. Your child's teacher will reach out to you today or in the morning to send you a link to join via Zoom or Google Meet. Open house will be 4:30-5:30 pm.
Pre-k Drive through open house will be at 3:30 pm. Please drive through the driveway on the north side of the school.
If you're phone number or contact information has changed, please contact the school ASAP to make sure you don't miss any updates from your child's teacher!
See you all tomorrow!
Hey Parents! Here's more info on Schoology. This Parent Guide is packed with detailed explanations of different features, tools and step-by-step walkthroughs. This guide is designed to help you better understand Schoology. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201000873-Parent-Guide #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
Virtual Open House will be this Friday (Aug. 21) from 4:30-5:30 pm for kindergarten-fifth grades. You will be able to access the link to join your child's classroom using their Chromebook that will be given out today or tomorrow. You could also join using a phone or other device. The teacher will have to sessions: one at 4:30 pm and one at 5:00 pm in case you have multiple children in the school. If you are not able to attend, the sessions will be recorded. More directions will follow for how to login.
Pre-K will have a drive through open house from 3:30-4:30. Please pull through the drive through on the north side of the building (car rider line) to meet your child's teacher!
We look forward to seeing you all!
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://landmark.pcssd.org/o/landmark-elementary/page/school-information--157
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
Good evening Landmark families,
Next week we will distribute Chromebooks for all Landmark students. Chromebook distribution will be Monday, August 17 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm or Tuesday, August 18 from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Chromebooks will be given to all students whether they plan to attend school in person 5 days per week, 2 days per week, or completely online. Chromebooks will also be used to attend the virtual open house scheduled for August 21st. Student login information will be handed out with the devices.
Please pull through the drive through at the front of the school and remain in your car. Someone will assist you. Chromebooks can only be checked out to students who are registered to attend Landmark in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. If you have not completed the registration process, you will have to get a Chromebook at a later date.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
Buenas tardes familias de Landmark,
La próxima semana distribuiremos Chromebooks computadores para todos los estudiantes de Landmark. La distribución de Chromebook computador será el lunes 17 de agosto de 3:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. o el martes 18 de agosto de 7:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. Se entregarán Chromebooks a todos los estudiantes, ya sea que planeen asistir a la escuela en persona 5 días a la semana, 2 días a la semana o completamente en línea. También se utilizarán Chromebooks para asistir a la jornada de puertas abiertas virtual programada para el 21 de agosto. La información de inicio de sesión del estudiante se entregará con los dispositivos.
Por favor, atraviese el camino de entrada al frente de la escuela y permanezca en su automóvil. Alguien te asistirá. Los Chromebook solo se pueden prestar a los estudiantes que estén registrados para asistir a Landmark en los grados de Kindergarten a quinto grado. Si no ha completado el proceso de registro, tendrá que obtener una Chromebook en una fecha posterior.
¡Gracias, y esperamos verte!
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
Thank you to the Holy Roller bike shop for donating this bike to Landmark Elementary! Landmark students will have the opportunity to win this bike based on good behavior. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
12 schools in PCSSD are approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. CEP provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for students at these schools! Read more here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/282080?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
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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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
