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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PCSSD will no longer have a uniform requirement for elementary students. All students may wear casual clothes across all grade levels in the District. There are guidelines to follow regarding the dress code based on board policy, found here: https://trst.in/vuE3R6 #pcssdproud
Today we celebrate Independence Day, marking the anniversary of when Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. How are you celebrating today? #pcssdproud
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY Principal, Lisa Smith, says: "I've found the most important way to make a difference in students is by building positive and relatable relationships with scholars and families."
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Congratulations to LANDMARK ELEMENTARY students Scarlett and Natalie whose artwork is featured in the Arkansas Art Educators 2023 State Youth Art Show until Sept. 2 at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children's Library and Learning Center! Details: https://trst.in/bo25Su #pcssdproud
The Friends of CALS Used Book Sale is set for July 13-15 in the basement of the Main Library (100 Rock Street, Little Rock). This sale offers educators a 25% discount on $1 books (both paperbacks and hardbacks).
https://cals.org/news/friends-of-cals-summer-used-book-sale
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School may be out, but the Academies of Central Arkansas isn't slowing down! Educators from all 4 Pulaski County districts are planning for next year! Find out how your business can become a partner before next school year starts: https://trst.in/FdlSYC #pcssdproud
July is designated as French-American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the influences and the contributions that the French have had on the United States in art, culture, language, etiquette, and more. #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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The Arkansas Activities Association All-Star weekend events wrapped up last weekend but we're still celebrating our student-athletes. Congratulations to our 13 student-athletes and 2 coaches who played in the All-Star game this summer! Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD Student Nutrition/Chartwells K12 is feeding families this summer with 5-day meal boxes for families with children 18 and under. Boxes are available every Thursday (through Aug. 3) from 7am - 11am at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends focusing on recognizing/labeling emotions like happy, sad, curious, disappointed.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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In a teacher’s world, summers are for learning. A group of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH teachers and administrators have been in Atlanta at the Innovative Schools Summit. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. The Measured Mom blog offers a Read in 100 Places summer reading challenge!
https://trst.in/HSEpm5
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At AVID Summer Institute-Dallas, MILLS MIDDLE's Mr. Boaitey discovered a poster sized picture recognizing him as an "AVID Educator." Mr. Boaitey is the school's AVID Coordinator and teacher. Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We celebrated our volunteers with a thank you breakfast at central office and distributed gifts and some of our annual volunteer awards. Our volunteers donated nearly 17,000 hours this year! Check out our PALS winners: https://trst.in/s3J7uk. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We recently celebrated school leaders at this year's final principal meeting. Several principals were recognized for growth, academic performance and systems of support. Awards were also given to "top principals" by feeder and overall District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD teachers recently participated in a RISE (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Science of Reading professional development program at Maumelle High. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Special thanks to our friends at JTS Financial for providing an "end of the school year" lunch for central office staff earlier this month. The food was prepared by our student nutrition partner, Chartwells. The luau-themed luncheon was a success! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCYS DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY Little Scholars are having a great summer so far. Arkansas Children's Hospital did a CPR hands-on lesson with the youth. They also enjoyed activities from 4H, Innovation Hub, and Central Arkansas Library System. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
