October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month offers awareness and resources about dyslexia. The National Center on Improving Literacy provides some extra information to learn more about dyslexia:
https://improvingliteracy.org/article/dyslexia-awareness-month-oct-2023
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Today is Friday the 13th! Let's make it a great day!
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During the school year, PCSSD high schools have the opportunity for TWO students to represent their school at the monthly Board of Education meetings. Senior Jaiya Arrington represented MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH at the October meeting. Way to go, Jaiya! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Principals Month. Today we feature LAWSON ELEMENTARY's Dr. Matt Mellor. He and his wife have 6 adult children. They enjoy camping, including spending time at Devil's Den State Park each summer. He also enjoys doing home projects. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're more than halfway through the season now - every game counts! ROBINSON HIGH is on the road, while MAUMELLE and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH will play at home. (Comets are on a BYE). Good luck! You can watch all games via livestream: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY recently kicked off PBIS with a visit from the JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH cheerleaders! The cheerleaders talked with the students about the importance of making good decisions. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Principals Month. Today we feature MILLS MIDDLE's Dr. Lisa Watson. She is married to her high school sweetheart and has 2 children and 1 Godson. She is the youngest of 8 and is very close with them - they even have a weekly Zoom together! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Leukemia Awareness Month and SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY recently honored and showed support of their own survivor, Joanna Smith! You rock Jojo! #pcssdproud #serveall
Congrats Officer Michael Richardson! He was chosen as the Inspiration in Education award winner for the first quarter. Officer Richardson is a proud member of the COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY team. Read about his nominations here: https://trst.in/KEKxJa #pcssdproud #serveall
OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY hosted a September to Remember PBIS celebration. The students had a great time trying archery, playing Gaga Ball, and cooling off with a treat. Thanks to volunteers for their time and to Graves Memorial for the equipment and Kona Ice. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Principals Month. Today we feature JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE's Zondria Campbell. She has 4 children, Devin, 26, Caleb, 20, and Alayna and Alyssa, both 17, and a grandson, Kylin. She also enjoys visiting the beach. #pcssdproud #serveall
LANDMARK ELEMENTARY art teacher, Kelly Emerson, believes fine arts programs provide many students something to make them feel proud:
“Confidence in the art room often translates to confidence in the regular classroom.”
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The COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY Colors and Crafts Club students recently explored elements like oil and water. They witnessed the concept of density, while using oil, water, alka-seltzer, and food coloring to make their own miniature lava lamps! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Principals Month. Today we feature DRIVEN VIRTUAL ACADEMY's Leslie Ireland. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, and watching old mystery shows. She has been married for 31 years and has 2 adult children. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and highlight efforts to support mental health.
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023
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MAUMELLE HIGH students and teachers recently completed a memorial garden for Ethyn Loyd, a student who passed away on July 29. Thank you to the North Little Rock Home Depot, Arkansas Garden Center, and Count Porkula in Maumelle for their generous donations! #pcssdproud #serveall
This is Earth Science Week, a week to encourage people to better care for, preserve, and appreciate the Earth. Earth Science Week began in 1998 by the American Geosciences Institute. This year's theme is "Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People." #pcssdproud #serveall
DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY, in partnership with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, hosted a Fishing Derby. Thank you to teachers Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Davis who wrote a grant to bring the derby back to DBES! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Principals Month. Today we feature MAUMELLE MIDDLE's Brady Bratcher. He has been married for 22 years and has 2 teenage children. In his spare time he enjoys gardening, duck hunting, and visiting the mountains. #pcssdproud #serveall
UA Little Rock Baseball players recently spent some time at BAKER ELEMENTARY reading to the students. Thank you for spending time in our school! #pcssdproud #serveall
