October is National Principals Month! We will highlight our principals throughout the month. Stay tuned to our social media to learn more about your principal. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Custodial Worker Day. Thank you to our custodial workers across the District who have gone the extra mile to keep facilities clean to protect staff and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Important Message from Principal Lee concerning School Attendance!!
September 29, 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians:
I am sharing this Attendance Information with you to clarify how attendance is taken for students daily.
Traditional Attendance - Students who are enrolled in the traditional option (face-to-face in school daily) will be counted absent if they do not attend school at Cato Elementary on a school day.
Blended Attendance - Students who are enrolled in the blended option (come to school face-to-face (2) days a week and login to complete virtual learning for the days they are not
at school) must attend school on their scheduled days or they will be counted as absent. If students do not login when their teacher directs them to daily they will be counted as absent.
Virtual Attendance - Teachers will count students absent if they do not login to participate in virtual class at a specific time stated by the teacher.
This information should clear up any confusion about school attendance. I want to reinforce that students cannot login when they want to receive credit for attendance.
Thank you for your support and have a great day!
Sincerely,
Principal Lee
It's important to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But just as important is to wear it correctly and wash it regularly. Here are some helpful reminders for when it comes to wearing your mask and keeping yourself and others safe. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MAP Testing REMINDER for Cato Students
Great news! Our chromebook insurance partner has reopened the portal to enroll. Sign up for chromebook insurance for just $35 for the school year. Deadline is October 31!
More info: https://5il.co/jewe
Link to enroll: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
Several central office employees received a special award for a "job well done" from fellow employee, Fred Austin. As part of his "DARE 2 B" program, Fred recognizes employees for their hard work and dedication to students. Thank you Crain Team for helping with the awards. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Better Breakfast Day! PCSSD is proud to be a recipient of the expansion of the USDA's Seamless Summer Option to provide nutritious and free breakfast and lunches to all students, including those participating in the virtual option. #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
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
For Grades 3-5 Virtual Students at Cato Elementary
Important Message for Cato Virtual Students Grades 3-5
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CATO ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL K-2 PARENTS...for those who did not pick up headphones and toolkits!
Hello, Cato family. We miss you! All K-2 students will take a state-mandated assessment starting September 21. We have set up another time for you to come to Cato to pick up headphones and to sign a security agreement. Please come by Cato Elementary school this Thursday or Friday, September 17th or 18th, anytime from 12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Since your child is taking the test at home, training is being provided by your child’s teacher. If you are unable to attend the training, please look for a recording of the training. If you have questions, please call Kim Ballard or Jennifer Kimbrell at 234-5918. Thank you and take care.
Cato Elementary Virtual Students...a message from Principal Lee.
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
Message for K-2 Virtual Students (Cato Kids)
Hello, Cato family. We miss you! All K-2 students will take a state-mandated assessment starting September 21. Please come by Cato Elementary school this Tuesday, September 15th, anytime from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up headphones and to sign a security agreement. Since your child is taking the test at home, training is being provided by your child’s teacher. If you are unable to attend the training, please look for a recording of the training. If you have questions, please call Kim Ballard or Jennifer Kimbrell at 234-5918. Thank you and take care.
We wouldn't nor couldn't have made it the first week of school without our "Dad's Who Give a Hoot" and Principal Lee's husband, James Lee, at Cato during morning drop off. A great BIG thank you for all your help. We greatly appreciate you!!
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