Lawson Elementary

Happy Father's Day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Check out the Be Mighty, CALS Children's Library and Learning Center, Central Arkansas Library System, & Baptist Health Community Outreach are offering a new cooking and wellness class taught by a nutritionist! Check it out! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The LAWSON ELEMENTARY school supply list is now available - check out the supplies your student(s) will need to start next school year. https://lawson.pcssd.org/o/lawson-elementary/page/school-supply-lists #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

The JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH DRIVEN: School of Innovation (SOI) program is showing off their success! SOI students have higher MAP testing scores than the national average and higher ACT scores than both the Arkansas and national averages! SOI provides a framework for students to follow their individual passions through this unique program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Imagination Soup provides families with a number of summer reading lists, organized by grad levels and topics. https://imaginationsoup.net/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Birthday, Arkansas! Arkansas was the 25th state admitted to the United States on June 15, 1836. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Big Dam Bridge. This bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America built for that use. It connects more than 14 miles of scenic trails in Little Rock and North Little Rock. 📸 LR CVB

Today is Flag Day which marks the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. The resolution, passed by the 2nd Continental Congress resolved that the flag include 13 stripes, alternating red & white & 13 white stars in a blue field. Stars have been added as states join the union.

LAWSON ELEMENTARY has earned the designation of "certified" from AVID! https://www.pcssd.org/article/765499 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.

Arkansas PBS Rise & Shine is returning July 5! This is a great opportunity for students to continue learning over the summer and hear from Arkansas educators on their television! Learn more about programming: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine

Today is Family Health and Fitness Day! How are you and your family working on your health this summer?

Congratulations to PCSSD's Executive Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, on being named one of Little Rock Soirée Magazine's 2022 Women to Watch! We are proud to have her on our team! https://trst.in/BRzQR0 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

A dozen PCSSD schools have qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision program during the 2022-2023 school year. The program provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at no charge for all students. https://www.pcssd.org/article/758787 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. The National Education Association celebrates reading every month with the Read Across America campaign. They offer tips to create a reading club and recommend books for all reading levels. https://trst.in/UU5kgl

June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is Riverfront Park. This park stretches 11 blocks and includes the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, Civil War Marker, Junction Bridge, La Petit Roche Plaza, Peabody Splash Park, and much more!

Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.

Robinson Middle School will host a Transition Camp this summer for incoming 6th graders the week of July 25-29 from 8:30am - 11:30am each day. "Future Senators" camp will focus on fun activities, getting to know each other, meeting the staff, and discovering what RMS offers. On Friday, we will travel to Memphis to see the University of Memphis and the Civil Rights Museum. SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/dkJZ2ZqQDo66JMfu8