Our @AVID4College leadership team is working to set goals for this 2020-2021 school year. We are looking forward to continuing with AVID and reaching students where they are to help them succeed. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The National Park Foundation is providing free youth passes to students under 16 for national parks across the country. The pass is good through August 31, 2021. Find Arkansas's National Parks: findyourpark.com/park-finder
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The first NWEA MAP growth assessment begins this week. These evaluations guide teachers on how to help students continue to learn. We've added a section on our website with tips for traditional and virtual students: http://ow.ly/im1K50BqlZM #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Labor Day constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Great news for our PCSSD families: we are now able to offer FREE meals thanks to a recent USDA waiver. That means our virtual, blended and traditional students can eat breakfast & lunch for free through Dec. 31! http://ow.ly/GmaQ50Bh7HE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will be open for regular business hours tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 28). Schools will operate on their normal Friday schedule (which includes blended Group B students). Extended care and athletic activities will resume tomorrow as well. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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.
Schoology Update:
The parent access feature is not turned on yet for Schoology. We are working to get all teachers and students up to speed before adding the parent access. We'll share more information next week. Thank you for your continued patience.
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
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Good evening Landmark Families! Please remember that school ends at 11:30 am on Wednesday. Bus routes and dismissal procedures will be the same. Have a good evening!
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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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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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
Good morning Landmark Families!!
Tomorrow is our virtual open house for Kindergarten-fifth grades. Your child's teacher will reach out to you today or in the morning to send you a link to join via Zoom or Google Meet. Open house will be 4:30-5:30 pm.
Pre-k Drive through open house will be at 3:30 pm. Please drive through the driveway on the north side of the school.
If you're phone number or contact information has changed, please contact the school ASAP to make sure you don't miss any updates from your child's teacher!
See you all tomorrow!
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
Virtual Open House will be this Friday (Aug. 21) from 4:30-5:30 pm for kindergarten-fifth grades. You will be able to access the link to join your child's classroom using their Chromebook that will be given out today or tomorrow. You could also join using a phone or other device. The teacher will have to sessions: one at 4:30 pm and one at 5:00 pm in case you have multiple children in the school. If you are not able to attend, the sessions will be recorded. More directions will follow for how to login.
Pre-K will have a drive through open house from 3:30-4:30. Please pull through the drive through on the north side of the building (car rider line) to meet your child's teacher!
We look forward to seeing you all!
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://landmark.pcssd.org/o/landmark-elementary/page/school-information--157
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
Good evening Landmark families,
Next week we will distribute Chromebooks for all Landmark students. Chromebook distribution will be Monday, August 17 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm or Tuesday, August 18 from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Chromebooks will be given to all students whether they plan to attend school in person 5 days per week, 2 days per week, or completely online. Chromebooks will also be used to attend the virtual open house scheduled for August 21st. Student login information will be handed out with the devices.
Please pull through the drive through at the front of the school and remain in your car. Someone will assist you. Chromebooks can only be checked out to students who are registered to attend Landmark in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. If you have not completed the registration process, you will have to get a Chromebook at a later date.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you!
Buenas tardes familias de Landmark,
La próxima semana distribuiremos Chromebooks computadores para todos los estudiantes de Landmark. La distribución de Chromebook computador será el lunes 17 de agosto de 3:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. o el martes 18 de agosto de 7:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. Se entregarán Chromebooks a todos los estudiantes, ya sea que planeen asistir a la escuela en persona 5 días a la semana, 2 días a la semana o completamente en línea. También se utilizarán Chromebooks para asistir a la jornada de puertas abiertas virtual programada para el 21 de agosto. La información de inicio de sesión del estudiante se entregará con los dispositivos.
Por favor, atraviese el camino de entrada al frente de la escuela y permanezca en su automóvil. Alguien te asistirá. Los Chromebook solo se pueden prestar a los estudiantes que estén registrados para asistir a Landmark en los grados de Kindergarten a quinto grado. Si no ha completado el proceso de registro, tendrá que obtener una Chromebook en una fecha posterior.
¡Gracias, y esperamos verte!
