Important information for Cato Elementary Kindergarten Virtual students:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J0ZehmTaHPhqTOzBVyXo5zcbm2AkTRau/view?usp=sharing
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
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A GREAT big THANK YOU to Red River Dodge and Kary Faught for the generous donation to Cato Elementary to purchase digital thermometers for all the Cato teachers. We greatly appreciate your generosity!!
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
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
Coming Soon!!!! A Virtual Open House link will be posted on Friday evening at 5:30pm. You will be able to view your child's teacher's name and receive important information about the 2020-2021 School Year.
Mrs. Lee, Principal
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://cato.pcssd.org/o/cato-elementary/page/school-information--150
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
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
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
Parents & Guardians,
If you have not completed the survey for instructional options provided by the district, please note that your child will be placed in the blended option.
You may fill out the form by going to the link below...this is only for those who have not already completed it.
https://forms.gle/WfNdYLd9dMGpkZXN7
Mrs. Lee, Principal
Device Pickup Procedures for Cato Students
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eo5-iaOtQvuzn6sPjIyJEMS6wMh0_SRGh4RT6I0gfnY/edit?usp=sharing
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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The revised district calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been posted on the district website and all school websites. This is a DRAFT version as it must still be approved by the Board of Education, but we wanted to share with you now for planning.
You can find it here: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
