Happening TONIGHT from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Links were shared with parents/guardians this week. Please feel free to contact the school if your contact information changed since last year. We look forward to seeing you VIRTUALLY tonight! #DBES #ElevatingtheExcellence
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
Daisy Bates Elementary School is looking forward to a new school year! We are so glad that you are trusting us with your child’s education whether you picked a fully digital experience, blended learning, or a traditional learning environment. School starts Monday, August 24th. School hours (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) are 7:30-2:30. School hours on Wednesdays are 7:30-11:30. Drop off begins at 7:15 am daily. All in-person students will have their temperatures checked before they enter the building. All in-person students must wear masks. Breakfast will be eaten in the classrooms. Great news! All of our students get to eat breakfast AND lunch free of charge, thanks to PCSSD’s Student Nutrition Dept. and the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Please visit PCSSD FAQ Page for answers to most of your questions. Please read carefully as NEW building protocol is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of ALL of our students. Virtual “Meet the Teacher/Staff” will be Friday, August 21st from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm. Links will be sent for the following times for: PreK (5:00) Life Skills (5:00) K - 1st (5:30) 2nd - 3rd (6:00) 4th - 5th (6:30)
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://dbes.pcssd.org/o/daisy-bates-elementary/page/school-information--154
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
Teachers and staff are getting back into the swing of things with some professional development at school today. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Use easy to understand language and positive phrasing to explain why it is important for children to wear their mask. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Good afternoon Daisy Bates Elementary Parents: Correction about medication drop off. There will only be two days designated for that process which will occur at the back of the school: Aug. 17th (K-2) from 3:30-6:30 and Aug. 18th (3rd-5th) from 3:30 - 6:30. The school nurse will assist you with this process.
Thank you,
M. Christian, Principal
Greetings Daisy Bates Elementary Parents,
This is Mrs. Masako Christian, principal of this awesome school. Welcome back to the Home of the Tigers where we strive to Elevate the Excellence of our students and staff. We look forward to school reopening Aug. 24th. We are working diligently to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of our students.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Chromebook pickup and school supply drop-off will be at the front of the school on the following days:.
K-2nd grades Aug. 17th 3:30-6:30
3rd-5th grades Aug. 18th 3:30-6:30
Final pick up/drop-off Aug. 19th 3:30-6:30
We ask that you stay in your cars during this process.
School supply lists can be found on TeacherLists.com. Hard-copies are also available in the newspaper bins at the front of the school. Please label each item and place them in a plastic bag with your child’s name and grade clearly printed on the outside of the bag. Again, please drop these items off when you pick up your child’s Chromebook.
Medication drop-off will be the same days and times as above; however, this process will occur at the back of the school where the nurse will assist you:
K-2nd grades Aug. 17th 3:30-6:30
3rd-5th grades Aug. 18th 3:30-6:30
Final drop off Aug. 19th 3:30-6:30
Virtual “Meet the Teacher”/Open House will be Aug. 21st. Times will be announced at a later date.
Again, we are looking forward to Aug. 24th when school reopens.
12 schools in PCSSD are approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. CEP provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at NO CHARGE for students at these schools! Read more here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/282080?org=pcssd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Daisy Bates Families,
The PCSSD ABC PreK program is still accepting applications for face-to-face traditional instruction for the upcoming school year. Several new CDC, DHS, and ABC safety precautions have been put in place for the 20-21 school year. You may contact the school at 501-897-2171 or the PCSSD PreK program at 501-234-2066 for more information. Applications are located in the white bins in the front of the school.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thank You
COMING SOON: Chromebook Distribution
PCSSD will release information about chromebook distribution for all students soon. Every student in grades K - 12 will receive a chromebook no matter which instructional option they are in. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. Check out the schedule on our website: https://www.pcssd.org/article/279757?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The revised district calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been posted on the district website and all school websites. This is a DRAFT version as it must still be approved by the Board of Education, but we wanted to share with you now for planning.
You can find it here: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
Regular physical activity during the summer can actually lead to increased concentration and improved test scores.
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Find a park with walking trails and playground equipment for children to play.
REMINDER: Parents, please select one instructional option for each child who attends a PCSSD school. Responses must be completed by Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. New students should complete this report, too!
https://forms.gle/6eH77dqk2RjVuiBP8
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Consider signing kids up for a sports team or organization of their choice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kids are never too young to learn about diversity. To help broaden understanding of our black community, here is this week's resource as a helpful starting point: what you can learn from a box of crayons! http://ow.ly/fzy850AzBFd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
