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Professional development continues all summer long! Several principals attended the NAESP Pre-K–8 Principals Conference in National Harbor, Maryland earlier this week. These principals networked and learned from other professionals in various school leadership roles. #pcssdproud
The MAUMELLE HIGH football team wrapped up its June workouts with a team hike at Pinnacle Mountain. It was a great way to bond as a team before the dead period (June 25 - July 8) where all AAA athletics were closed. Now it's back to summer workouts on the field! #pcssdproud
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Humanities Dr. Suzette Bloodman, says: "Words have power. So, let’s use our words to uplift, motivate, and support our children."
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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 teaching kids to seek out others to invite to play games or sit together at lunch.
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The learning never stops! Four teachers from Sherwood Elementary attend the Get Your Teach On (GYTO) National Conference in Dallas a few weeks ago. This conference aims to provide support teacher growth and educator effectiveness in a variety of educational areas. #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from CATO ELEMENTARY principal, Stacy Bottoms: "Spend time in nature, explore trails and parks near your home, or even pitch a tent in the backyard, and then write about their experiences."
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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. PBS Kids offers a downloadable reading chart to help families track the books read.
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE Principal, Zondria Campbell, says: "Principals make a difference by hiring great teachers, planning school wide events to build a positive culture, and setting high expectations."
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PCSSD is excited to announce 8 new assistant principals at schools in the District. Some faces you may recognize, just in new roles; others are new to PCSSD. Welcome and congrats to all! Read about the changes: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1159950
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson: "Give your family one-half hour every day to read, work math problems, or indulge in fun activities like brain teasers or crossword puzzles."
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SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY was 1 of 7 schools to exit ADE Section 1003. In order to achieve this, schools must have continuous growth in their subpopulations. Ms. Christopher, Mr. Tillar and Ms. Hickman had the opportunity to present their work to 400 Arkansas educators. #pcssdproud
Huge shout out to the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH forensics/debate team on their recent accomplishments at Nationals. In the school's first ever trip to this competition, they placed 37th in the nation! Alexis Weeks and Jacob Grinder both achieved 100% advancement. Way to go! #pcssdproud
This year, Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission honors 30 years of preserving the life and legacy of Dr. King throughout the state. PCSSD is proud to be part of the celebration coverage in the June issue of 501 LIFE magazine. Full story: https://trst.in/IwMWxd #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, says: "All leaders should recognize that whatever they do will make a difference. So pave the way, leaders. Take the risk to meet every child where they are."
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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. The Central Arkansas Library System has a number programs on music, magic, and more!
https://cals.org/summer
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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 teaching kids to include others in their activities.
https://trst.in/6balUw
#pcssdproud
For the second time in just 3 years, PCSSD is excited to announce its teacher of the year has been selected as a regional finalist in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year program (ADE). Congratulations to Ben Light, band director at ROBINSON HIGH!! https://trst.in/1ezb54 #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Guided reading is key to helping children grow in their reading comprehension, so consider choosing a book to read as a family."
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