Way to go..Parents and Teachers!! You're the BEST!!
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR AMI INSTRUCTION: We understand that many families may experience challenges in scheduling. The most important expectation is completing and submitting assignments as close as possible to when they are due. Teachers will offer digital face to face lessons with students 2-4 days per week. Students should make an effort to attend live instruction. Sessions will be recorded. Download suggested student expectations and AMI schedules here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/652100/cato-ami.pdf
The Maumelle Fire Department is turning to Facebook to show students and families some of their equipment this morning! Firefighters are broadcasting at 10 a.m. and will display their state-of-the-art firetrucks, gear, and the firehouse. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about their community and those who serve and protect everyday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will prepare and distribute meals all week at 20 different locations around the county. Pick up times for the meals will be 11:30am - 12:30pm. Reminder, these are only for children (18 & under) present at pick up. Full list can be found here: http://ow.ly/dP9N50z0mrm.
Don't forget, AETN (Arkansas PBS) is providing in-home learning & activities w/ PBS KIDS educational programming starting today. Sign up for educational support: http://ow.ly/aNsN50yUEIe & check out more online resources: http://ow.ly/tQeY50yUEQU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A message from Superintendent Dr.Charles McNulty: He clarifies next steps for seniors, outlines 4th quarter grading and explains how PCSSD will continue to operate as AMI days start back up on Monday, March 30. https://youtu.be/JmdcwXNDqiE
Community Food Resources
Cato kiddos missing their teachers...how precious!!
This is the current list of locations where grab-and-go meals will be provided during the week of spring break (March 23-March 27). Thank you to World Central Kitchen, Clinton Presidential Center and the City of Little Rock, AR for the joint effort in feeding our children.
We have some AMAZING parents at Cato Elementary!!
We truly MISS our Cato family!! Thank you Jessica Bartelt and all you do for our Cato kiddos!
Cato Teachers, "Hanging Out" with their students
Governor Hutchinson just announced that all schools K-12 in Arkansas will remain closed until April 17. We will update AMI plans, nutrition availability and more as soon as possible.
Happy First Day of Spring!
March is Women's History Month. Prior to Hillary Rodham Clinton's time as First Lady of the United States, Secretary of State and New York Senator, she co-founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. Clinton was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.
Message from Principal Lee
March 18, 2020
Dear Cato Families:
I hope you are doing well during this time. It is important for me to reach out to you to say thank you for your support and partnering with our Cato Team to keep your child engaged in learning and growing.
All classroom teachers, Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Ballard, and Mrs. Wickless are interacting with your child and sending resources for them to use daily. Please continue to monitor your students' academics by ensuring that they are completing daily assignments found in the AMI packets and Google classrooms. Students have access to their Lexia and Dreambox accounts. Your child knows the expectations and must complete at least 20 minutes of Lexia and Dreambox lessons daily. Completing assignments and reading will sustain their academic progress. That is what we want at this time.
It is vitally important that your child sticks to a schedule to complete assignments, have physical activity, read at least 20 minute per day, enjoy free time with family and do what they enjoy doing. Please help monitor your child’s usage while completing online assignments.
Again, thank you for your support and allowing our Cato Team to educate your child.
Take care and be safe!
Mrs. Lee
March is Women's History Month. Raye Jean Jordan Montague was the first person to design a ship using a computer system during the 1970s. She joined the U.S. Navy in 1956. Montague was born in Little Rock and was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
We know AMI days can be difficult. How's the homework coming along? How are you staying entertained? From homework to box forts, let us know and we'll share your pictures! You can tag us in a post or email them to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Women's History Month. Bessie Grace Boehm Moore created the first county library in Pine Bluff and served on the National Advisory Committee on Libraries under President Lyndon Johnson. Moore was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
PCSSD Nutrition and Transportation are teaming up to deliver meals to 21 drop off sites this week between 11:30am - 12:30pm from Tuesday, March 17 thru Friday, March 20. These meals are for children ages 18 and under. http://ow.ly/Oary50yNkG7
Parents, here is a sample COVID-19 schedule that many in the academic world are using during school closures. Hope this helps provide a little coordination to your days at home.
