It's National School Psychology Week! This week, we celebrate the vital role school psychologists play in supporting our students' mental health and well-being. Thank you for your dedication to creating a positive learning environment. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students across PCSSD took a deep dive into how voting works during our national election cycle last week. From student council races to choosing the student body's favorite snacks, our scholars made memories and got excited to become voters some day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Veterans Day, observed on November 11, originated as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of WWI. It honors all U.S. veterans who have served in the military. Let’s reflect on their sacrifices and contributions to our freedom. 🇺🇸 #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week, our 4th graders were sharpening their comparing and contrasting skills as they annotated a paragraph with a partner. They were looking for textual clues about the different roles and functions of state-level and federal government. 🕵️
In Mrs. Blakely's kindergarten class, every time a bell rings someone has met their goal! The students were working hard through literacy centers to make progress and have their chance to ring that bell!
This November, we're celebrating American Indian Heritage Month! Let's honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. #pcssdproud #serveall
In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, our 5th grade students are learning about and drawing totem poles during art. These elaborate wooden monuments are created by the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest to commemorate their history, important events and people.
Parents of OGE 3rd and 4th graders: Join us on Thursday, Nov. 14th at 8:15 AM for a motivating musical performance! Following the show (or before), pick up your child's ATLAS test scores from this fall's screener and Interim tests and 4th graders' scores from last spring. Staff will be available to help you understand what these scores mean and how you can access the State parent portal throughout your student's school career to track their academic performance.
What do you do when you have two minutes before you transition to your next activity? Practice your active listening skills with a rousing game of Simon Says, of course! Our 3rd graders were locked in!
Our students had a blast on the blacktop during PE this week! They raced to grab a basketball, dribble down the court and be the first to score a bucket for their team. The kids learned basketball fundamentals while cheering on their classmates and burning some energy.
Today is Student Council Election Day at Oak Grove Elementary! Thank you to our candidates for schoolwide office for being brave and delivering great speeches to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Following the schoolwide speeches, class representative candidates delivered speeches in class. Voting followed. We thank Ms. Peoples, Teacher Librarian, for making our election such as success. Thank you to parents for their support as well. The future is in good hands, no matter the result. We will post results later this evening.
November is National Military Family Appreciation Month, a time to honor the resilience and sacrifices of military families. Thank you for your service and unwavering support! #pcssdproud #serveall
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. - meaning you "gain" an hour of sleep. There are only two states that don't observe DST: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation). #pcssdproud #serveall
Oak Grove Families: Our candy bar fundraiser is going well. Thank you so much for your support! If you have not yet turned in your money, please do that by Monday, November 4th, $60 per box. We did get a few additional boxes if you can help us continue the sale into next week. Call the office or stop by if you have questions. Thank you!
Celebrated in Mexico, Día de los Muertos has roots in both ancient Aztec customs and All Souls' Day introduced by the Spanish in the 1500s. This holiday centers on families gathering to pay respect to friends and family who have died. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially November and that means our annual Thanksgiving Family Day lunch will be here before we know it. We hope you'll make plans to attend on Thursday, November 21. Student meals are regular price. but guest meals are $5 each.
Please RSVP so we can get a head count for our lunch: https://bit.ly/PCSSD_Thanksgiving
Look at the great art and dictation from some of our tiniest hornets--way to go Ms. Kim and Mr. Dk's students!
🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 If your family celebrates, share what your student will dress up as this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 students, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability? Learn more about dyslexia here: https://trst.in/SJ6qlP
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that includes cyberbullying that takes place online. Parents and teachers can learn the warning signs of cyberbullying to help students who are involved here: https://trst.in/rRnxeB
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