Ms. Norman's Favorite Thing from first semester at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY: "Our class completed our AVID “I Wonder…” projects by studying Holidays Around the World. We focused on Mexico, researched answers to questions, and made poinsettias & a piñata!" #pcssdproud #serveall
Just a reminder, students will return to school tomorrow (Wednesday), January 3. District offices are open today if you need anything. Enjoy the last day of winter break, students. See you tomorrow! #pcsspdroud #serveall
MAUMELLE and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL are now Heart Safe Schools! The designation comes after weeks of training on how to deal with emergency situations and work with first responders. Thank you Nurse Simpson (MHS) and Nurse Angie (SHHS) for your hard work! #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Holtman from ROBINSON MIDDLE shared favorite things from first semester: "We used AVID techniques for A Christmas Carol and had a great time reading the story aloud in class." #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Bell's Favorite Thing from the first semester at OAKBROOKE, "The last few weeks of November, I challenged students to show thanks by writing notes to the staff. The winning letter was randomly selected: the staff member and student each won a pie!" #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Smith's Favorite Thing from first semester at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH, "Our cosmetology students have been busy on the clinical lab floor. They've done a great job implementing the skills I've taught them in the first few months of the school year." #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy New Year from PCSSD!
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Ms. Bowman's Favorite Thing from first semester: "At SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY, my 3rd grade class Gingerbread Man Creative Writing lesson during the early elementary years is so important. It gives kids a chance to use their imagination and be inventive." #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Reaves Favorite Thing from first semester at PINE FOREST, "During October, we read the "Creepy" series by Aaron Reynolds. Our favorite, of course, was Creepy Pair of Underwear. The students created their own "creepy underwear" to hang in the Library." #pcssdproud #serveall
Mr. Trentacosta's Favorite Thing from first semester at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH: "Mills University Studies High AVID students visited College Station Elementary multiple times this semester. We worked to build relational capacity and tutor students." #pcssdproud #serveall
Last day to make the year great! How are you finishing out 2023 and ringing in 2024? #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Neely Claassen, LANDMARK Principal: "I decorate my yard with holiday blow-ups! I even have blow ups in the halls @ Landmark! I'm teaching my 2 year old the art of blow up displays." #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Mallorie Washington, 5th grader at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "Every year, we have a Christmas party." #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Alexandrea Floyd, 6th grader at ROBINSON MIDDLE: "Every year we go to get our Christmas tree two days after Thanksgiving." #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Belin from SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY shared favorite things from first semester:
"5th grade Alpha students invited the school to visit "World Fest." Students shared information about a country they studied and had craft stations related to that country." #psccdproud #serveall
Mr. Sisk's Favorite Thing from first semester at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH: "SHHS Quiz Bowl Team challenged staff to participate in a No Shave November fundraiser for the Arkansas Food Bank. We raised $800 which is 4,000 meals to be distributed this holiday season!" #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Dr. Justin Luttrell, PCSSD Dir. of STEM: "My family incorporates several traditions from Mexico into our holiday celebrations. Our kids love to play Lotería (bingo), eat tamales, and drink Ponche Navideño. One of our most favorite (and delicious) traditions is making buñuelos for all our friends and family- as a way to say, "Good Luck!" as we usher in the new year." #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Emerson Jones, 6th grader at ROBINSON MIDDLE: "My family goes ice skating every year on Christmas Eve. We rent out the whole place for our family and friends. It's a great time!" #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions in PCSSD. This tradition comes from Dr. Kerry Daughety, Dir. of Gifted & Talented: "My family continues a British tradition of Christmas cracker next to our plates. Before we eat, we all take turns pulling the ends to discover what's inside."
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Peyton Daniels, 5th grader at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "We wear matching pj's and sleep in the same room. In the morning, we wake up and look at the cookies and see how much he ate." #pcssdproud #serveall
