Please mark your calendar for Friday, October 25th as Oak Grove Elementary celebrates Building Excellence. Students will be recognized for working on grade level content in reading and math and also for showing greater than expected growth! Excellent attendance and standout students in art, music, and PE will also be recognized. Parents will receive notice early in the week if your child will be receiving an award.
Oak Grove Families: Next week is a busy week here at OGE. Its Red Ribbon Week October 21-October 25th, so plan your outfits now! Also, Monday is school picture day, so be sure to Dress for Success (and smile for pictures). Report cards will come home on Thursday the 24th and on Friday the 25th we are having an Awards Assembly to recognize students who are working independently on grade level standards and showing outstanding growth! There will be lots of opportunities to celebrate Building Excellence at OGE next week!
4th and 5th grade students at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY received an important civic lesson last week. Marquis Boyle of Kimberly-Clark visited the school and taught students how to take care of a flag, ways to show respect to the flag, and how to fold a flag. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Boss's Day! Thanks to all the outstanding leaders across PCSSD! Did you know Boss’s Day was initiated by a State Farm Insurance employee in Illinois in 1958? October 16 was chosen to coincide with her father’s birthday, who was also her boss.
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It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Every October, we have the chance to celebrate and empower our students with Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bystanders play a crucial role. Did you know changing the subject or using humor can help diffuse a bullying incident? Learn more here: https://trst.in/Jmrydx
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October is Polish American Heritage Month. Celebrate by learning more about the contributions of Polish Americans. For starters: Did you know that Pulaski County is named after Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born Continental Army officer? #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn the loss of domestic abuse victims, connect with others to create change and celebrate progress to overcome. Find out how you get involved and provide support: https://trst.in/u3gA1R #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. For traditional Jewish people, this holy day is primarily centered on atonement and repentance.
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Maumelle High School Varsity Cheer Team is hosting their annual mini cheer camp on Saturday, November 2nd from 9am-11:30am. Campers will learn cheers, dances, jumps and basics stunting techniques. They will perform at halftime of the November 7 Thursday night football game (Senior Night). The cost for the minicamp is $40, and it includes a T-shirt and snack. The registration link is: https://shorturl.at/gl6nd. For additional information please contact Coach Jones at kjones6305@pcssd.org
Ms. Hodge of OAK GROVE attributes her love of art museums and travel to her 3rd grade teacher. “Mrs. Bauer told us great stories about famous Americans, read aloud Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books, and showed us famous art from around the world.” #pcssdproud #serveall
For World Mental Health Day, we come together as a community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for students & staff. Let's prioritize self-care, support one another & break the stigma around mental health. It’s OK to ask for help! #pcssdproud #serveall
Attention PCSSD students and staff. In honor breast cancer awareness month, we're having a districtwide Pink Out day next week. Join us in showing your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing something pink on Friday, October 18.
It’s Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the Filipino American community. Families can learn more about the Filipino culture by sampling Filipino food, reading books or researching famous Filipino Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall
Now Hiring! OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY has a few positions open and we'd love for you to join our team! Check out our openings and apply today. https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
October is National Bullying Prevention Month & we’ll be sharing weekly prevention tips. First up: review the definition of bullying. Plus, learn the types, typical location and frequency here: https://trst.in/02GODJ #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Coaches Day! Established by President Nixon in 1972, he said, "A coach can help a young person learn how to win gracefully and how to grow from defeat." Thank you to all the PCSSD coaches who help our students grow on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's easy to celebrate World Teachers Day in PCSSD because we just happen to have some of the very best teachers in the world! Thank you to all of our educators! We appreciate the hard work you put in every day with our students. #pcssdproud #serveall
Parents and Community Members, come have Coffee with the Principal on October 10th, from 7:30 AM until 8:15 AM. This is our annual Title I Right to Know Meeting. We will share how Title I funds are used at Oak Grove. Ask your questions, share your celebrations, and give your input into the schoolwide program.
It’s a great day to get brand new books into the hands of students! Every donation for books on Donors Choose will be doubled, while funds last. Let’s help students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books! #pcssdproud #serveall
