
September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx
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Mrs. Pratt’s 1st grade class at LANDMARK ELEMENTARY recently read "We’re going to find the MONSTER," then worked collaboratively to engineer a home for their favorite monster! #pcssdproud #serveall






PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall


Central Arkansas Library System hosted a 5K on September 9 to celebrate library card sign up month. 4 PCSSD teacher librarians participated in the Rock Paper Run 5K! Way to go ladies! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pictured:
Jaime Lyons - SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Holly Scott - DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY
Katie Phippin - WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY
Jane Nolan - CATO ELEMENTARY


MAUMELLE MIDDLE 7th grade AVID students are building relational capacity with life skills students by playing games and making new friendships. #pcssdproud #serveall





Mrs. Purtle’s fifth grade class at LANDMARK ELEMENTARY held an egg drop challenge! Students were collaborating, engaging in problem-solving and critical thinking, and having fun! #pcssdproud #serveall






Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
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Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall


September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month our schools will be celebrating the culture and influences of Hispanic Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall


Kindergarteners at SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY have been studying clouds. Ms. Ortiz performed a cool science experiment to show them how to make a cloud in a jar. Afterwards, the students drew and wrote about what they like to do on a cloudy day. #pcssdproud #serveall





This week is Arkansas Peace Week! The theme this year is "Make Peace our Natural State." Check the school Facebook pages for Peace Week activities in our schools.
https://arkansaspeaceweek.com/
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This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall


SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY recently celebrated some football Friday by painting the school red showing support the Razorbacks. #pcssdproud #serveall











Today is Constitution Day, commemorating this day in 1787 and the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. #pcssdproud #serveall


Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall


September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that aggressive behavior, withdrawal from community, and reckless behavior can be warning signs of suicide?
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronically absent students miss out not only on instruction but all the other things schools provide like meals, counseling, and socialization.
https://trst.in/RuPS0C
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Happy Rosh Hashanah! PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health.
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It's another football Friday! This week SYLVAN HILLS and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while ROBINSON HIGH will be at home. All games kick off at 7 p.m. and, as a reminder, the games are available via livestream: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ. #pcssdproud #serveall


Congratulations to Dr. Yolaundra Williams and Michele Pickett on recent promotions within our District. Dr. Williams has been named assistant superintendent for human resources. Mrs. Pickett has been named principal at ROBINSON ELEMENTARY. Congrats ladies! #pcssdproud #serveall

