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
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 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
Ms. Slayton's Favorite Thing from first semester OAKBROOKE: "We traveled to 10 different countries to learn how they celebrate winter holidays. We studied cultural traditions, different customs, and how Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are celebrated." #pcssdproud #serveall
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
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 Brandon Waddell, PCSSD Communications: "Each person picks out a puzzle and we do them as a family over the break. Once we finish, we pass them along to friends and family." #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Krystal Duckery Moore at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: " I travel. This year I'm going to the Dominican Republic. I also enjoy secret Santa and holiday dress week with my co-workers!" #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it.
Kyra Bell, OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, read The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. She loved the lesson that no matter who you are, what you look like, or how you act, your differences are what make you. That's all that matters"
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Ms. Smith from ROBINSON MIDDLE shared a favorite things from first semester:
"We completed an AVID ugly sweater writing task that represented a college or career path after high school. The sweater had to include at least two reasons for their decision." #psccdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Audrey Knox, 5th grader at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "Every year, I go to Garvan Gardens to look at Christmas lights with my family." #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. White from DAISY BATES shared a favorite thing from first semester:
"Our Fall PK Parental Involvement Day was enhanced when J&P Ranch brought small farm animals to observe and pet. Participants also received a pumpkin that was made into a volcano!" #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Kwanzaa! Established in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #4: Nutrition education helps kids comprehend and execute proper portion sizes as they age and maintain healthy eating habits.
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Ms. Thomason's Favorite Thing from LANDMARK, "For those students reaching their 1st quarter AR goal, we had a spooky lunch in the library. We ate spooky food such as 'zombie brains' and 'mummy dogs,' played spooky games, and listened to spooky stories." #pcssdproud #serveall
Ms. Harris' Favorite Thing from first semester at HARRIS ELEMENTARY: "We do a schoolwide Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. Families are encouraged to create a float, usually made out of balloons, for our own parade." #pcssdproud #serveall
Merry Christmas from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Norah Patterson, 5th grader at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "Me and my family go to church. We go on Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning. We hold candles during the service." #pcssdproud #serveall
Mr. Martin's Favorite Thing from MAUMELLE MIDDLE during first semester, "We spend a lot of quality time together in my class. We loved our watercolor painting and origami project. We loved working outside, hanging out and growing together! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're celebrating holiday traditions across PCSSD. This tradition comes from Ka'Neicia Allen at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH, "Christmas Eve I go to one of my best friends house for Secret Santa, Dinner, and games with her family." #pcssdproud #serveall
