Cato Elementary

Teachers across the district are gearing up for back to school with professional develop training all week. Can't believe summer is almost over and a new school year is about to begin. We are excited to welcome students back on Monday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD served 70,541 meals for children over the course of 9 weeks through its summer meal program. The program provided weekly boxes of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches for Pulaski County children at 7 PCSSD school locations. http://ow.ly/ODqi50FOzoh #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our bus routes and times have been updated for the 2021-2022 school year. Check out the link to find your child's bus route. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence http://ow.ly/ESzl50FO9jl

Just a reminder, we will host an outdoor back-to-school bash this Thursday (August 12) from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a come-and-go event for enrolled students and their parents/guardians. We can't wait to see you and prepare for an exciting school year! Note: masks are strongly encouraged

Saturday and Sunday are tax-free shopping days in Arkansas! Now is the time to get your school supplies and other school-related items without paying the extra sales tax. Check the DFA website for full details/rules: http://ow.ly/dFn950FLlp9 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Cato families: we will host an outdoor back-to-school bash next Thursday (August 12) from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a come-and-go event for enrolled students and their parents/guardians. We can't wait to see you and prepare for an exciting school year! Note: masks are strongly encouraged

Communities in central Arkansas are looking for ways to help the 2021-2022 school year to be a success. Here are a few back-to-school fairs and health clinics happening prior to the first day of school on August 16. https://www.pcssd.org/article/501819 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to arrange a scavenger hunt. Give clues and have kids hunt for indoor and outdoor objects. http://ow.ly/uq2R50F0soL #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Take advantage of programs offered by local libraries and museums. http://ow.ly/BOoW50F0snf #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PBS Kids is offering some fun ideas for families to cool off AND learn during these hot summer days. Teach children how to make glow water with these tips: http://ow.ly/Vb3x50Fv3m1 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reminder - class supply lists are available on the CATO ELEMENTARY website. Check out the most up to date supply list here: https://cato.pcssd.org/o/cato-elementary/page/school-supply-lists #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about sexting and its dangers. http://ow.ly/2G5o50F0sjN #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Our communications team has been busy this summer! The PCSSD website got a little refresh to better share information with our stakeholders. We hope you like the new look! https://youtu.be/QVM3d3akZfA You can also download our PCSSD app! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics kick off tonight with the Opening Ceremony. Which sport are you looking forward to watching the most this Olympics? #TeamUSA #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make homemade goop. Goop can shape into balls or ooze between fingers - and it is only 3 ingredients! http://ow.ly/vgvY50F0scT #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

ICMYI: Coach Chris Hill (Football Coach of the Yr) and Nick Smith (Basketball Player of the Yr), both from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH, and MAUMELLE HIGH Ember Smith (Female Wrestler of the Yr) were recognized at the All-Arkansas Preps Banquet on June 19 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Employ stealth learning. Find teaching moments in everyday activities from cooking to writing the grocery list. http://ow.ly/e90N50F0sb6 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

REMINDER: @RRMetro (Rock Region Metro) is offering free rides along route 10 & 18 in NLR to get your vaccination through July 31. Just show the operator verification of your vaccination appointment and you'll ride free to/from your appointment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PBS Kids is offering some fun ideas for families to cool off AND learn during these hot summer days. Teach children about water flow and how to build a dam with these tips: http://ow.ly/o6cj50Fv2Nz #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Congratulations to SYLVAN HILL HIGH school resource officer Jamal Hockaday who was recently named Sherwood Police Department of the Year! Officer Hocakday has been a part of the "Bear family" for 5 years. We're so proud of you, Officer Hockaday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence