Shout out to the PCSSD communications department for their hard work this past year! PCSSD received 4 awards from @NSPRA for district & school communication efforts in the 2021 National School Communication Awards contest! http://ow.ly/Nzgi50FljHq
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The Apple Store (Little Rock) will host a hands-on camp July 12 and July 14 for kids ages 8-12. Each 2 hour session will teach kids how to create short videos from start to finish. Devices will be provided. Sign up: http://ow.ly/66wS50FmY2E #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD offices are closed today in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume regular hours starting tomorrow: Tuesday - Friday from 8am - 4:30pm. Next week we will return to the Monday - Thursday 7am - 5:30pm summer schedule.
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Happy Independence Day! Thank you to all those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Be safe and enjoy the holiday!
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ESS Michigan (Will Sub) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD! If you missed the June meeting, they will host another training on Monday, July 12. Choose from a morning or afternoon session. Apply at ess.com prior to the meeting
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Did you know SYLVAN HILLS NORTH has a new name? Introducing SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH! The school will house 9th graders for the 21-22 school year and add 8th graders in the 22-23 school year. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcssd.shjhs
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What would we do without our volunteers? PCSSD is so thankful for the many volunteers across the district. Although we didn't have our annual banquet, we still want to give our volunteers a special shout out! THANK YOU! http://ow.ly/ozHa50Fmbde #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will observe Independence Day next Monday (July 5), therefore the scheduled pickup day for the 7-day meal box will be on Tuesday, July 6. The times and locations are the same - just the day of the week will change. http://ow.ly/I9CE50Fkmrt
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to paint outside. Painting outside gives kids the freedom to make a mess, without the stress of paint getting everywhere!
http://ow.ly/YlYy50F0rKc
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Effective July 1, 2021 PCSSD will not offer COVID-19 leave. If an employee is quarantined due to a positive COVID-19 result or identified as a close contact, he/she must use personal leave, vacation, sick leave or leave without pay during the quarantine period. Exposed employees can return to work on day 8 after exposure with written proof of a negative test and no symptoms.
As a reminder, the Arkansas Department Health (with guidance from CDC - https://5il.co/pucw) has stated that those who are fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine if they are identified as a probable close contact as long as they are not experiencing COVID-related symptoms.
Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Encourage entrepreneurship: a lemonade stand, mowing lawns, making crafts, or other skills your child wants to explore.
http://ow.ly/sMPJ50F0rIl
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SYLVAN HILLS cheerleaders showed their "Pride for the Hillside" at NCA Camp last week! The Bears had 24 All-American nominees and 6 All-American team members from camp. Way to put in the work, ladies! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Summertime means school is out, but that won't stop our student-athletes from continuing the hard work on the court. Shout out to these volleyball players from SYLVAN HILLS and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES high schools for their hard work this summer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
NOTE: these pictures are from two weeks ago, no practices are taking place this week during the required AAA dead week
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Department of Education are premiering "Rise and Shine" programming on Tuesday, July 6. PBS Kids programming, along with engaging lessons for K-5 will be available on your TV.
Grades K-2 - 8 a.m.
Grade 3-5 - 9:45 a.m.
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BOOK IT! is back! The program motivates children to read through praise, recognition, and pizza. When students meet their reading goal, they are awarded a reading certificate which is good for a free one-topping personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut!
https://www.bookitprogram.com/programs/book-it/digital
Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to help students understand data privacy.
http://ow.ly/zoDk50F0rB6
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District and school administrators spent last week in Hot Springs at the 46th Annual @The_AAEA Summer Conference. This is the state's largest administrator conference of the year offering amazing learning opportunities for our district leaders. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Employees at central office enjoyed outdoor food and fun to celebrate the end of the school year. Employees enjoyed food from The Grill Runner01 and Tacos Godoy as well as sweet treats from Kona Ice! Cheers to 2020-2021 and bring on 2021-2022! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
School supply lists are now posted on all elementary school websites for the 2021-2022 school year. Check your child's school website to get the list of what is needed for next year. Enjoy the rest of the summer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make DIY chalk bombs. Fill water balloons with a washable chalk-paint mixture, draw targets on the ground, and have fun!
http://ow.ly/2Qfc50F0rzD
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