Lawson Elementary

We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now! https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers https://youtu.be/kB1lldFK9XE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is International Dance Day! Today we celebrate dance and the performing arts. The day also celebrates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Pulaski County Counselors Association is planning a summer book drive that will directly benefit our students that may need extra support for summer literacy. We are asking families to donate gently used books now through May 12 to your school counseling office. Books of any genre are accepted as they will be distributed to children of all ages in our District.

Today is Arbor Day. The Arbor Day Foundation encourages everyone to plant a tree, find a local tree planting event, or donate to programs to ensure trees continue to be put in the ground. https://www.arborday.org/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

April is Financial Literacy Month. At PCSSD, we are proud to partner with Economics Arkansas to help our students learn about economics and personal finance! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Administrative Professionals Day. At PCSSD we are so thankful for the work and dedication of the many administrative professionals across the district! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

LAWSON ELEMENTARY ALPHA students recently finished up a neuroscience lesson by dissecting sheep brains. The students had a great time investigating and learning the different parts of the brain. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now! https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers https://youtu.be/P9wRkmtyW70 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

3 PCSSD Pre-K programs have earned a higher rating from Better Beginnings. All PCSSD Pre-K had achieved a Level 3, but the program recently increased to 6 levels. BAKER and LAWSON increased from a 3 to a 4. OAK GROVE increased from a 3 to a 5. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is excited to announce our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year winners for each school! These amazing educators went above and beyond for their students this year. Congratulations to Ashley Davis from LAWSON ELEMENTARY! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Earth Day! This year's theme is "Invest in Our Planet" encouraging all of us to recognize our collective responsibility to the planet and accelerate our actions to make a difference. PCSSD is proud to partner with PeachJar to do our part! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Due to a power outage in the area, Lawson Elementary will have an AMI day today (Friday, April 21). Students must check Schoology for any assignments. We apologize for the inconvenience.

April is Scottish-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the history and contributions of the Scottish and Scottish-Irish heritage. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Did you know Lawson Elementary students have been raising chickens? What's even better, these students have trained our chickens to walk on leashes around the playground. They love to eat bugs and make new friends!

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Thank you to the PCSSD Occupational Therapists who work with our students daily to help them improve or develop skills for daily living! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now! https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers https://youtu.be/3ZTsIgOcioE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Tax Day has been extended for Pulaski County residents until July 31! Gov. Sanders issued an executive order and the IRS has delayed collection for areas hit by the tornadoes on March 31. https://trst.in/4ru72V #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Lawson Elementary recently hosted Zinse Agginie, artist-in-residence with the Arkansas Arts Council, as he taught djembe drumming to 3rd-5th grades. A group performed at the Museum of Discover Family Night on April 13th. Mr. Agginie also taught drumming to K-2nd grades through storytelling.

This is National School Volunteer Week. We are so thankful for the many volunteers who take their time to be in our schools helping students and teachers. We couldn't do it without you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

CALS Children's Library and Learning Center is celebrating their birthday by inviting kids to a PJ storytime. Stop buy the event for a guest reader and breakfast for dinner! https://cals.org/childrens-library #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence