November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This year's theme is Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes. Tips include manage blood glucose levels, healthy habits, stay prepared for emergencies & seek mental health support if needed.
The Principal's Cabinet at JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH recently volunteered with the Little Rock Rotary to help clean up Kanis Park. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
According to Classlink, all logins into the PCSSD portal are now working. Classlink identified the issue and will continue to monitor the system. Thank you for your patience this morning!
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It is American Education Week! We want to send a big THANK YOU to teachers & parents for prioritizing education this year as we navigate uncharted territory with COVID-19. And, let's not forget our rockstar students who have adapted to change! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE AVID students hosted a special honor roll celebration Monday night. Students who made the honor roll 1st 9 weeks got a delicious reward! Each student received two boxes of Popeyes chicken and drink at the drive-thru celebration! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Young Readers Day, which recognizes the joys and benefits of reading. Books open a world of imagination and knowledge to readers every day and it is important we instill a love of reading into our children at an early age. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is Native American Heritage Month. The U.S. government recognizes nearly 600 Indian tribes in the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. Several rituals are tribe specific, but some cross tribe boundaries, including pow wows, the stomp dance, and drum circles.
ROBINSON HIGH students and staff enjoyed a movie night on the football field last Friday (since the Senators played on Thursday night). Guests spread out with chairs, blankets and masks to watch Ghostbusters on a 33' blow up screen! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to the MILLS HIGH SCHOOL dance team! They finished 1st place in hip hop, 2nd in Jazz. Way to Go Lady Comets and Mrs. Patricia Swinton. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Two BAKER ELEMENTARY students were unplanned "twins" wearing the same outfit! It's always a good day to match you friend! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is lucky to have so many amazing teacher librarians across the district. Thank you to each one of them (not all pictured) for doing "virtually anything" for our schools, staff and students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is Child Safety Protection Month. The Centers for Disease Control reports children between ages 1-4 have the highest rate of poisoning. Parents should keep cleaning supplies and medications are put away and out of the reach of children. #pcssdproud #equiityandexcellence
The 3rd grade team at CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY implemented a 3rd Grade Boot Camp. Each teacher is a "Skill Sergeant" and provides students with skill based choice board activities for math and literacy. The skills were connected to individual and class deficit areas. Great work teachers! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Oakbrook Elementary teachers used Answer Garden during Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme was “Be happy. Be brave. Be drug free.” Visit www.pcssd.org/article/344187?org=pcssd to see more from the students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Several elementary schools held mock elections last week to teach students about registering to vote and casting their ballot. Check out these pictures of students learning about their civic duty: http://ow.ly/CxJt50Cbzon
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Principal Mrs. Christian and one of her students give a thumbs up to end the day at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
MAUMELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6th graders in Ms. Hall's science class recently learned about conduction during an experiment! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
LANDMARK ELEMENTARY celebrates SOAR behavior every week!
Show self-control
On task
Act responsibly
Respectful.
Students have the opportunity to shop at the PBIS store using points they’ve earned for behavior or attend FriYay clubs. #pcssdproud #equiityandexcellence
Students at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY recently wrapped up their study of rocks. The 4th graders found pet rocks, painted them, and created a narrative about their new pet using what they learned about quotation marks and possessive nouns in grammar. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students from SYLVAN HILLS, ROBINSON and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES high schools attended the Teen Court Orientation and Swearing-In Ceremony on Oct. 29. Thank you Pulaski County Youth Services Barry Hyde County Judge Judge Mark Leverett for attending and supporting this program.
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