Oak Grove Elementary

School starts back on Monday! Just a reminder, we've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. See you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24 #pcssdproud #serveall

Open House is tonight! Come at 4:30 to have a Popsicle with the Principal and then visit classrooms from 5:00 to 6:00. We will have guests from PCSSD Transportation, Pulaski County Youth Services, and RPI Behavioral Health to help answer your questions on bus transportation, after school care, or school based mental health services. Don't forget you can pick up all your school supplies courtesy of Graves Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Hodge and your teachers can't wait to meet you. It's going to be the best year ever!

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids has a Kindness is Everywhere coloring page to fill with drawings to represent acts of kindness. https://trst.in/snjtAU #pcssdproud

Today is National Book Lovers Day! What is your favorite spot to curl up with a good book? #pcssdproud #serveall

Only 5 days until the start of a new school year at Oak Grove Elementary! Teachers are getting their classrooms ready! Remember, join us on Friday, August 11th. At 4:30, have a popsicle with the Principal and then from 5:00 to 6:00 meet your teacher and see your classroom. Oak Grove students can also get a backpack full of needed school supplies thanks to the generosity of Graves Memorial Baptist Church. See you then!

Sliding in at the last minute is Morgan Boroughs, as the Discovery and Alpha teacher at Oak Grove 2 days a week. She is looking forward to "learning and growing together and having fun along the way!" We are looking forward to the discoveries and problem-solving you bring for our Hornets, Ms. Boroughs! Welcome to the team.

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Imagination Library has a list of books for all grade levels. https://imaginationsoup.net/summer-reading-list-for-kids/ #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD recently participated in the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, receiving more than $8,700 in unclaimed property from the State of Arkansas. Thank you Auditor Dennis Milligan for spearheading this campaign to bring this money back to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall

The ESOL team traveled to the Comprehensible Input Summit in mid-July. This 5 day workshop focused on teaching students through acquisition-driven instruction. They brought back skills and techniques to improve community connections with our EL families. #pcssdproud #serveall

It's time to introduce the staff who keep Oak Grove Elementary running smoothly! If you need help with registration or want to leave a message for your child's teacher, they are here to help. If you have any questions about school events or need anything, please call the school office at 501-851-5370. You'll speak to Ms. Shannon Johnson or Mrs. Dee Ketelaar!

Let's welcome Jalesa Mc-Daniel Lee to Oak Grove Elementary as a kindergarten teacher! Her inspiration quote is, "the expert in anything was once a beginner" . She looks forward to pouring into her students and building positive relationships among them. We can't wait to love on them and watch them grow, too, Ms. Lee!

Seven days until school starts! Please complete the free and reduced lunch form for OGE. All students will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year due to a district grant. However, by completing this application, you help our school earn money which goes directly to improving instruction. It's online and easy to do! https://bit.ly/ogeapp

WillSub (ESS) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD for the upcoming school year. Choose your schedule based on when and where you want to work. There are ongoing training opportunities, weekly pay and benefits. Apply today at www.ess.com. #pcssdproud #serveall

Introducing Ms. Mary Grace Allen who is joining the Oak Grove team as a PreK teacher. Ms. Allen is inspired by this quote from Albert Einstein: "Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried something new." Her PreK students will have lots of opportunities to try new things. We can't wait!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Information about school immunization requirements is available at pcssd.org, including where vaccines are available and exemption information. https://www.pcssd.org/page/immunization-requirements #pcssdproud #serveall

Only 8 days left until school starts! In order to volunteer on field trips, party days, working with students or teachers, complete the PCSSD volunteer application. Once approved, we will put you to work! Don't wait until the last minute. Here is more information and a link to the application. https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info Thank you for helping us keep a safe environment for our students.

Whitney Barrett is returning and will be teaching first grade this year. Mrs. Barrett wants to share a quote by Maya Angelou to inspire her students and others for the new school year--“Nothing will work unless you do.” Great advice, Mrs. Barrett!

PCSSD teachers focus on educating the whole child, and EVERFI programs have helped us do that. We are honored to earn EVERFI K-12's Empowered District Seal! https://www.pcssd.org/article/1185044 #pcssdproud #serveall

Nine days until school starts! Uniforms are not required for the new school year, but please read the PCSSD dress policy. https://bit.ly/3pRmtFx We look forward to seeing students dressed to express themselves and show that they are ready for learning every day!

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall