THANK YOU for attending our Family Thanksgiving Lunch at Oakbrooke yesterday! We checked in over 500 parents and visitors! It was great to see all of you enjoying our Thanksgiving lunch with your kiddos. Happy Thanksgiving and remember no school next week!
Several PCSSD teacher librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians Conference in Louisville, KY. They learned how to create diverse collections, build collaborative partnerships and develop innovative teaching practices.
Stop by the Bobcat Blessing Tree near the cafeteria tomorrow if you would like to bless an Oakbrooke student by gifting them a new coat for Christmas.
Oakbrooke Family Thanksgiving Lunch Thursday, November 21 PreK 10:30 K 11:00 1st 11:30 2nd 12:00 3rd 12:30 4th 1:00 5th 1:30; Please look for your child's lost and found while here on the stage also. Bring DL for scan if you haven't scanned before.
This is American Education Week and the National Education Association today promotes parental involvement, including reading to children, checking homework, asking about their school day and developing a relationship with teachers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
REMINDER: schools will be closed next week (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29) for Fall Break. Central office will be only be closed Thursday (Nov. 28) and Friday (Nov. 29).
This is American Education Week and today we kick off the week to honor our education community members who are each critical in building great public schools in Pulaski County! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. The National Safety Council and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage teen drivers to put down their cell phones, slow down and wear a seatbelt.
Family Thanksgiving Lunch is Thurs., Nov. 21. We have to check in all visitors and parents. We will have a master list if you've ever scanned your DL. If you have not, please come Mon-Wed morning to pre-scan your DL to be on the pre-approved list. Thank you.
In case of inclement weather, K-2 students have AMI Day 1 packets to complete and 3-5 students will complete work on Google classroom. Watch news for cancellation.
Oakbrooke Book Fair Nov. 18 - 21 (8 am to 245 pm), Nov. 22 (8 am to 12 noon)
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oakbrooke
Sign up for ewallet: - Similar to a preloaded gift card;
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oakbrooke
Fundraiser pickup: Fund raiser is arriving tomorrow morning provided no inclement weather. Please plan to pick up your fundraising items on Tues., Nov. 12 between 12:00-5:00 or Wed., Nov. 13 between 8:30-3:30. Small orders sent home w students. Refrigerated items will spoil.
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
Today is National Book Lovers Day! Check out the Sylvan Hills feeder Teacher Librarians' favorite books. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD schools held grand re-openings on Tuesday to change the name of our school Media Centers to Library Learning Centers. Check out all the cool pictures of the new looks: http://ow.ly/jMbY50x3awq
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. Did you know more than 200,000 playground-related injuries happen each year in the US? Keep a close eye on children to ensure they are using equipment properly and it is age appropriate.
REMINDER: Schools are closed Wednesday - Friday for teacher and leadership professional development. See you Monday, Nov. 4!
PreK Teachers from across the district went to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference last week. The learning never ends!
Oakbrooke Fun Run rescheduled on Mon., Oct. 28; students may wear athletic clothes again
Don't forget that students get a little fall break NEXT week. Schools are closed Wednesday (Oct. 30) - Friday (Nov. 1) for districtwide professional development. You can find all district events on the website: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
