Ms. Irby's favorite thing from JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE's first semester:
Students focused on identifying and writing with text structures. Then did a 2-day STEAM project that used all text structures and culminated in students writing an essay.
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Mr. Laxson's favorite thing from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH's first semester:
Students had success at Arkansas Student Congress and Lesli Navarro wrote a bill on ESL testing fairness, which passed both houses and became Student Congress Law.
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It's the First Day of Winter and temperatures are going to drop even lower this week. Stay safe and stay warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
3rd graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY recently had an AVID College Chat. College students volunteered to come and share about their college experiences. Oakbrooke students are enjoy learning about college choices, majors, and the careers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Forensics and Debate Teams are celebrating successes at the Isidore Newman Tournament in New Orleans, Louisiana.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/945186
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Thanks to the generosity of the annual Toys for Tots program, several PCSSD elementary schools have new items for students! DAISY BATES, LANDMARK, LAWSON, OAKBROOKE, SHERWOOD and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY plus Center of Innovation showed up to work. Special thanks to New Life Church in Conway for helping to get the schools connected to the Toys for Tots program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MAUMELLE MIDDLE 6th grade students who met certain qualifications enjoyed a field trip to Millenium Bowl. The students and teachers had a great time! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Tracy Hill and Yulonda Payne-Marbury, both from DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY, have been named to the 2022-2023 Student Presidential Leaders class with the Clinton Presidential Center.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/942896
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Kindergarten students at BAKER ELEMENTARY have been traveling the world, learning about different holidays and traditions. They recently stopped in Mexico to learn about Las Posadas and the legend of the poinsettia. Feliz Navidad! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY 4th graders ended their study on “Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World” with a visit from the ranch team at Cross Roads Cowboy Church, ate biscuits, and played bean bag toss, one of the festival games from the book! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY is celebrating art teacher, Ms. Hughes, who used student artwork to decorate for the school Winter Concert. Art students have been working on various projects all year and we are proud to show off their work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Last week SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE celebrated each day with a different holiday theme. Assistant principal, Mr. Withers, might get the award for best dressed for the week. What do you think? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to the CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY Red Jacket Archery team on its 1st Place Overall Elementary rating in the recent National Archery in the School Program Invitational Tournament. Congratulations athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Hanukkah! Tonight begins the 8-day Jewish festival. Each night a candle is lit on a menorah until all the candles are lit on the last day. Included in the festival, often called the Festival of Lights, are food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH English Language Development class held a Holiday Cultural Fair. Students researched other countries and made recipes native to that country, then presented their research at the Fair. Great work, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you to Catherine McCormick, University of Arkansas at Pulaski Tech Chef, for stopping by SYLVAN HILLS HIGH to teach some students about kitchen safety and cookie decorating ahead of their Christmas banquet today. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Daisy Bates statue is nearing completion! Congratulations to sculptor Benjamin Victor for receiving full approval for his sculpture of Daisy Bates. Soon it will be installed in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol Building! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Choirs from JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH, SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY, MAUMELLE HIGH, OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, and PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY recently performed at the State Capitol as part of the Sounds of the Season performance schedule. Congratulations, students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month to promote clean and safe cooking environments across the world. We're proud of our student nutrition department, our partnership with Chartwells, and the nutritious meals provided to students daily. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH A Capella Choir recently had the opportunity to perform with the Little Rock Winds at Pulaski Tech's CHARTs auditorium. A Happy Holiday Concert brought together musicians to bring holiday cheer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence