SCHOOLOGY UPDATE: Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator for PCSSD, offers another walk through of what Schoology looks like for students, starting with the log-in process to the student portal. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
http://ow.ly/J3U850B8ZV1
Central Arkansas is expected to feel the impact of Hurricane Laura tomorrow. Based on the most current weather updates, the heaviest impact is expected between 3-4pm. Therefore, PCSSD will dismiss school early on Thursday, August 27. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30am and Secondary schools will dismiss at 1:00pm. Dismissal times are for both car and bus riders. District offices will dismiss at 1pm as well. There will be no district athletics events on Thursday, August 27. No decision has been made about school or athletic activities for Friday at this time.
Special thanks to @OfficerNorman with @NLRPD for helping out with drop off at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY on Monday morning. What a special treat for students and staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It may look a little different this year, but we are still sending well wishes and positive vibes for a happy first day of school! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ellie Miller, a parent of 6 children wrote this poem earlier this month for @thrive. Mrs. Miller states in the article that, regardless of options, there isn’t a parent who won’t relate to the words of this poem. http://ow.ly/Issp50B6w5T
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CHES is bright, clean and ready for students, both in person and virtually! Here is a photo album so you can see the inside since we are not allowed to have parents or visitors in the building this year. A description of each picture is included so you can locate your child's classroom! Enjoy! https://photos.app.goo.gl/W19Y1gAQhWkbhsnAA
Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator, walks through Schoology for students. This is a first look at a student account as the school year begins and courses are added.
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/y0JY3DjwITg
WEB INFO: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/educational-approach
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Parent Resources for Schoology (Digital Platform 2020-21)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ULCIcnnc1yNZiCuZsmdPHslCEgI8XNWrbueMJZ307LY/edit?usp=sharing
Hey Parents! Here's more info on Schoology. This Parent Guide is packed with detailed explanations of different features, tools and step-by-step walkthroughs. This guide is designed to help you better understand Schoology. https://support.schoology.com/hc/en-us/articles/201000873-Parent-Guide #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Click here for CHES Virtual Open House link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JK5MImBIOQ6y_F8bIJsvIbZZVBBmboeV79MsFmKui4c/edit?usp=sharing
PCSSD will use Schoology as its Learning Management System (LMS) this school year. Students can submit assignments, review grades, engage in interactive discussions, take tests, and more. Check out this video for more info: https://vimeo.com/46433066 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://ches.pcssd.org/o/crystal-hill-elementary/page/school-information--153
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Let's pretend! Integrate masks into your favorite pretend play scenes. Encourage your child to dress up as a doctor, nurse, or veterinarian. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Please follow the link for information about chromebook pick up for all students next week.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q0VEMUAQobkwyPnHQ6PhLUI9TZHJQrT3xWJyrGOx8XA/edit?usp=sharing
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Use easy to understand language and positive phrasing to explain why it is important for children to wear their mask. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers and staff are getting back into the swing of things with some professional development at school today. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
12 schools in PCSSD are approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. CEP provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for students at these schools! Read more here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/282080?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
COMING SOON: Chromebook Distribution
PCSSD will release information about chromebook distribution for all students soon. Every student in grades K - 12 will receive a chromebook no matter which instructional option they are in. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We will be hosting a virtual open house on Friday, August 21. At this time, you will be notified of which teacher your child will be assigned to this year, and will be given many details about the upcoming year. We look forward to an interesting but great school year! #adventureawaits...embracethejourney
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. Check out the schedule on our website: https://www.pcssd.org/article/279757?org=pcssd
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