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
Just as PCSSD announced school will dismiss at 11:30 tomorrow for all learning paths. This also means there will be no aftercare. Like today, lunch will not be served. Students may purchase a grab and go lunch. Students may bring a snack.
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.
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: 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
http://ow.ly/J3U850B8ZV1
The morning team is ready to greet the Broncos!
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
Please pay attention to drop off procedures. See photo
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
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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Baker Elementary first day procedures
https://youtu.be/f_CqiTM56nM
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
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
Save the date for Baker's Virtual Open House on Thursday, August 20th @ 11:00-11:30 or 5:00-5:30. Additional information about the open house is on the attached image. Please click on the link to view general back to school information prior to open house. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11L7y8k6FbSE5zfhfmX62n3wSLP_wol1m/view?usp=sharing
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://baker.pcssd.org/o/baker-elementary/page/school-information--149
Shout out to Baker PTO!!!! Thanks for lunch!
Free immunization Clinics
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
Baker after care registration Information is included in the image below.
Thursday, August 20th
PK-K 5:00-5:30
1-2 5:30-6:00
3-5 6:00-6:30
Medication Drop-Off Process
1. Have medication in a ziplock bag.
2. Pull up to the front canopy, along circle drive, where the nurse is located.
3. Roll the passenger window down and complete the medication form given to you by the nurse.
4. Give medication form and medication to the nurse.
Medication Policy
1. Only medications prescribed by a physician will be given at school.
2. All medication must be in a container with a pharmacy label noting the name of the student, medication name, dosage, and clear directions for administration.
3. All medication must be provided in the correct dosage prescribed by the physician. Any alteration to the medication pill required to provide correct dosage should be completed by the pharmacy/guardian prior to bringing the prescription bottle to the school.
4. No medication that is to be given three (3) times a day or less will be administered at school unless a physician's statement specifically directs the medication to be given at a certain time.
5. In order to ensure medication efficacy and student safety, no scheduled medication will be administered at school within one (1) hour of the arrival bell or within 1 hour of the dismissal bell.
6. School personnel are not trained to determine when non-scheduled medications are needed, as this is a form of prescribing. However, there are times when PRN (as needed) medication may be required. A physician statement must be provided giving specific instructions regarding how much, when, and how often the medication is to be given.
7. The Medication Consent Form must be signed by the parent/guardian for any medication to be given to a student at school. Handwritten notes are not acceptable.
8. Any substance that does not have approval by the Food & Drug Administration will not be administered at school.
9. Narcotic pain medication will not be administered in the school setting. Students requiring this type of medication should stay home.
10. The initial dose of a new medication must be given by the parent/guardian outside of the school setting.
11. No sharing of medication is permitted.
12. Building personnel and school nurses will administer medicine to students according to Board Policy JLCD-R.
13. A locked and limited access area for storage of medications will be provided.
14. Parents/guardians shall be responsible for transporting medication to and from school for students in grades K-12. It is recommended that parents/guardians bring a month supply to school and note when more medicine is needed to prevent missed doses due to depleted supply. The quantity of medication will be counted and recorded when medication is brought to the school.
If you have any questions, please email the school nurse at the address listed below.
Shena Foltz, RN
sfoltz@pcssd.org