"I'm just a bill!" Do you remember that catchy jingle from Schoolhouse Rock in 1974? Fun Fact: The Bill of Rights was ratified December 15, 1791. #pcssdproud #serveall
CRYSTAL HILL secretary, Laura Beth Burrough, was selected as the PCSSD Q2 Inspiration in Education award winner. She was surprised at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. Her family even showed up to surprise her for the announcement, too! https://www.pcssd.org/article/1378057
Shout out to CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY for participating in the Travel Nurse Across America holiday card competition. Mr. Kaplan's students submitted various designs, including a 1st place submission from Marrius! His card will be sent out this holiday season. #pcssdproud #serveall
Once again, the Equity and Pupil Services department coordinated an "Angel Tree" project to collect gifts for students in need. PCSSD departments and individuals donated gifts for students who don't have the chance for an elaborate Christmas. #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Thibeault's dance classes at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and MAUMELLE HIGH performed together last night at MUSHS. Students have been working on a variety of dance techniques. This performance included students' who studied Alvin Ailey's "Revelations." #pcssdproud #serveall
Last Saturday, ROBINSON MIDDLE hosted ASBOA All-Region Jr. High auditions for hundreds of 7th - 9th grade students from across central Arkansas. Congratulations to students from MAUMELLE, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS who earned a spot in the All-Region Band! #pcssdproud #serveall
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 Grace Burlison represented SYLVAN HILLS HIGH at the December meeting. Way to go, Grace! #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Tiffany Shettles-Tull, COLLEGE STATION, read "The Little Liar: A Novel" by Mitch Albom. She loved how it expressed the effects of truth and lies. #pcssdproud #serveall
Students from PCSSD participated in the 36th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza and 3 were selected as winners in the elementary coloring contest! Congratulations to Reese (5th grade, OAKBROOKE), Parker (Kindergarten, SHERWOOD) and Hannah (1st grade, WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON). The winners were announced at the event on Sunday at the Arkansas State Capitol. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1371426 #pcssdproud #serveall
Principals from 8 schools in the District received reward checks from the CSL Achieve grant for school performance. BAKER, CHENAL, CRYSTAL HILL, SHERWOOD and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY, ROBINSON MIDDLE, ROBINSON HIGH, and DVA all improved school performance year-over-year. Funds were divided up by each school (LEA) equally. Additionally, the grant will provide a retention bonus to our special education teachers who worked in PCSSD for the 2022-2023 school year and returned to the District for this school year. Way to GROW, principals!
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Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #2: Behavior problems due to malnutrition can be counteracted when children consume a balanced diet that includes protein, fat, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
Source: https://trst.in/c6G8bT
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The Academies of Central Arkansas have grown quite a bit over the past year! We're so proud of our students from MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS HIGH as they embark on new pathways. Check out this video that premiered at the Little Rock Regional Chamber Annual Luncheon. https://trst.in/WTzpqM
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First graders at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY found a unique use for bubble wrap. Each student created their own Christmas tree art piece! What are your favorite holiday craft ideas? #pcssdproud #serveall
The annual Baker Bazaar returned this year in all its holiday and entrepreneurial glory! Student groups worked hard with their teachers at BAKER ELEMENTARY to create projects to sell. Such a fun, holiday event for our students and their families. #pcssdproud #serveall
Miss Diamond State High School America 2024, KaMya Tackett visited CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY to share her “Mental Garden: Growing Positive Mindsets For Our Youth” service project. KaMya is currently a junior at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH. Way to go, KaMya! #pcssdproud #serveall
Want to try a different approach to learning? Check out DRIVEN School of Innovation at ROBINSON HIGH, one of the fastest growing endeavors in PCSSD. Hear from students about what makes DRIVEN so unique for their learning experience. https://youtu.be/j-1RGIrBstU
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Former DAISY BATES students, who are now at MILLS MIDDLE, enjoyed a visit from their former principal Mrs. Christian. Students listened as she provided encouragement and support for their continued learning and success. #pcssdproud #serveall
Last weekend, PCSSD transportation department participated in two holiday parades! The Northwest pound attended the Sherwood Christmas Parade with the HARRIS ELEMENTARY cheerleaders. The South point joined the North Little Rock Christmas parade with cheerleaders from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. The buses were decorated for the occasion.
Which bus do you like best: Grinch or Nightmare Before Christmas?
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Third through fifth grade AVID students from COLLEGE STATION experienced a hands-on tour of the Little Rock Air Force Base as part of career month. Students learned about the K-9 unit, high-flying hygiene, night vision, and water rescue tools. #pcssdproud #serveall
CRYSTAL HILL fourth graders in Mrs. Adams class took hands-on learning to a new level. These students had some creative adventures in a clay workshop provided by Mobile Makerspace from Innovation Hub. #pcssdproud #serveall
