Teachers at CATO ELEMENTARY are working hard to learn new ideas and strategies for teaching this year! Economics Arkansas trained PreK-12th grade teachers on how to incorporate principles of economics and personal finance into the classroom curriculum. #pcssdproud
Congratulations to April Reisma, a special education teacher at ROBINSON MIDDLE, on being named president of the Arkansas Education Association. Reisma was elected in April to succeed Carol Fleming (pictured here on a classroom visit at RMS). Congrats, Ms. Reisma! #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them."
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MAUMELLE HIGH Counseling Dept attended the American School Counselor Association Conference last week in Atlanta. They can't wait to implement some of the great School Counseling strategies learned! #pcssdproud
It's always exciting when PCSSD educators are asked to present at national conferences. Director of SPED, Stephanie Cole and Exec. Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, recently presented and shared knowledge at conferences in Orlando and St. Louis. Congrats! #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!"
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency."
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages.
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. BAKER ELEMENTARY Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, says: "I celebrate personal milestones - identifying all 26 letters of the alphabet or reading their millionth word, the celebration is equally important!"
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PCSSD is continuing its partnership with Right at Schools to offer an after care program. The program offers extended care options for students at 9 elementary schools this year. Learn more about the program and registration info: http://www.rightatschool.com/districts/pulaski-county-ar/
Today is Hug Your Kids Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to hug their kids. It's also a day to remember that it's important to express love for others. #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Playing games helps students develop the social skills agency needed to engage in meaningful collaboration with their peers."
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Today is World Emoji Day! July 17 is famously displayed on the 📅 Calendar Emoji, which is why it's chosen as the date for World Emoji Day. World Emoji Day is a celebration of all emojis. What's your favorite emoji? #pcssdproud
WillSub (ESS) will host an informational session for PCSSD subs on July 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm at PCSSD Central Office (925 E. Dixon Rd.). Questions? Call 877-855-7264
Registration: https://bit.ly/43eUXPO
Application: https://bit.ly/2E61oPF
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New principal announcement: Neely Claassen will take over as principal at Landmark Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year. Claassen was previously headed to lead grades K-5 at the DRIVEN Virtual Academy. Congrats, Ms. Claassen! Read more: https://trst.in/RPF47T #pcssdproud
PCSSD schools have released school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year. New this year: you can now order items from the list directly from your child's school website! Find a full list of school supply lists here: https://trst.in/5lNzKq
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Last month, SYLVAN HILLS HIGH baseball coaches and players hosted a multi-day camp for kids in Sherwood. More than 100 kids attended!! In additional to skills and drills, they had a little fun in the summer heat with water balloon baseball and a dunk booth. Go Bears! #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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