Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities."
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Linda Honea is Oak Grove's teacher of students who speak English as a Second Language. She is looking forward to "celebrating with my wonderful students each time they advance to the next level on their way to winning English Language Proficiency." Gracias, Senora Honea!
Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy
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Ms. Leslie White returns as the music teacher four days a week. Ms. White's motto for the year is "let's wriggle and giggle our brains with lots of new learning like a centipede." That sounds fun! Welcome back, Ms. White.
One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Barnes and Noble's reading journal offers students who read 8 books a free book.
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. MAUMELLE HIGH Principal, Dr. Nick Farr, says: "I seek growth in our children; growth in practices, growth in mindset, and growth in academics. It is that growth that cultivates a successful school."
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Ms. Julie Coker, our art teacher, is at Oak Grove three days a week. She is excited to start a new year and is ready to level UP! Thank you, Ms. Coker for sparking our creativity!
Ms. Leslie White returns as the music teacher four days a week. Ms. White's motto for the year is "let's wriggle and giggle our brains with lots of new learning like a centipede." That sounds fun! Welcome back, Ms. White.
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them."
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It's a Friday Funny!
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Ms. Samantha Phillips is joining Oak Grove as a first grade teacher. She says, "Shoot for the moon and you’ll land among the stars." It sounds like she has high expectations for her students!
Ms. Thelma McClure is returning to Oak Grove, but moving to 2nd grade. Ms. McClure is inspired by this quote from Colin Powell: “There are no secrets to secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” She is ready to make a difference with her second graders!
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!"
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Oak Grove Elementary will host its open house on Friday, August 11 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school, meet teachers and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind.
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We are so thankful for the partnership with Graves Memorial Baptist Church. Once again they are purchasing all school supplies for ALL students at Oak Grove Elementary! Thank you so much GMBC!
Oak Grove's PreK program serves three and four year old students within PCSSD. Meet Ms. Lee, one of the best PreK teachers around! What does Ms. Lee love about Oak Grove? "Everyone works together for the success of all children".
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency."
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages.
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