July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY principal, Anjelica Evans says her favorite quote to share with her students is "We can choose to be affected by the world or we can choose to affect the world."
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read for 30 - 60 minutes a day. It can be a young adult novel, graphic novel, comics, books, magazines, and newspaper."
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Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress.
It is time to get ready for Arkansas PBS “Rise and Shine” and order your FREE Power Packets now at myarpbs.org/riseandshine! #RiseAndShineAR will bring summer learning into your home weekday mornings on Arkansas PBS beginning July 5.
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Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. For more information and to pre-register, call 501-202-1540. Walk-ins are welcome.
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The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is available now for the 2022-2023 school year! This allows students to receive free or reduced price meals. Apply online or pick up an application in August at your child's school. https://trst.in/dEXwcx #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This annual celebration is led by the Institute of Caribbean Studies and supports the inclusion of Caribbean-Americans in policy making and the development of the Caribbean region. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
CALS is collecting new and gently used reusable water bottles to have on hand for patrons and local shelters this summer. If you want to help, bottles can be brought to Main Library through Saturday, July 30. For questions, contact 501-918-3000. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AR Kids Read is offering a list of ideas to keep your child inspired to read this summer by finding new places to read. Check out this list and maybe even come up with some of your own!
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Congratulations to Miss Arkansas 2022, Ebony Mitchell! In 2019 she visited some of our elementary students and helped them make cards for children at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She will compete for the title of Miss America later this year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services students at HARRIS ELEMENTARY celebrated Juneteenth! PCYS partnered with A Different Stroke of Art for this project. Great work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to incoming SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE 6th grader, Olivia White, who won 1st place in the Arkansas Children's Hospital Anti-Smoking Essay Contest. The essay theme this year was "Changing Gears!" Congratulations Olivia! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Little Free Libraries provide a great opportunities for students to not only borrow books, but donate books for other community members.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
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7 PCSSD schools earned the designation of “certified” from AVID, and 2 additional schools are designated as “emerging schoolwide.”
https://www.pcssd.org/article/765499
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June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area. This area conserves habitats and protects Lake Maumelle. It's trail system is open for both hiking and biking.
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Congratulations to SYLVAN HILLS HIGH sophomore, Ka'Mya Tackett! Last weekend she was crowned Miss Arkansas' Outstanding Teen! Ka'Mya is on the track & volleyball teams. She will compete for Miss America's Outstanding Teen in August in Dallas. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
