According to Classlink, all logins into the PCSSD portal are now working. Classlink identified the issue and will continue to monitor the system. Thank you for your patience this morning!
Status Updates: https://status.classlink.com/#
November is Native American Heritage Month. President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed one week in November as "American Indian Week" in 1986. And in 1990, President George H.W. Bush was the first to designate November as "National American Indian Heritage Month."
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. This year's theme is Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes. Tips include manage blood glucose levels, healthy habits, stay prepared for emergencies & seek mental health support if needed.
Today is Young Readers Day, which recognizes the joys and benefits of reading. Books open a world of imagination and knowledge to readers every day and it is important we instill a love of reading into our children at an early age. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is Child Safety Protection Month. The Centers for Disease Control reports children between ages 1-4 have the highest rate of poisoning. Parents should keep cleaning supplies and medications are put away and out of the reach of children. #pcssdproud #equiityandexcellence
November is Native American Heritage Month. The U.S. government recognizes nearly 600 Indian tribes in the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. Several rituals are tribe specific, but some cross tribe boundaries, including pow wows, the stomp dance, and drum circles.
PCSSD is lucky to have so many amazing teacher librarians across the district. Thank you to each one of them (not all pictured) for doing "virtually anything" for our schools, staff and students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Several elementary schools held mock elections last week to teach students about registering to vote and casting their ballot. Check out these pictures of students learning about their civic duty: http://ow.ly/CxJt50Cbzon
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Reminder! There is no school tomorrow (Friday, November 6). It is a Flex/Professional Development day for teachers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Attn All 7th and 8th Mills Middle School Boys who are interested in Playing Basketball this year please make plans to come out to practice this Saturday, November 7th; 9am-11am
October is National Adoption Awareness Month. To learn more about adoption, check out the Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Children & Family Services. The agency works tirelessly to ensure all Arkansas children have a safe and stable home every day.
PARENTS THESE TOWNHALL MEETINGS ARE FOR YOU AND STUDENT. PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND. WE ARE ALL A TEAM THAT IS COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE ALL OF STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFULL!
Today is National Authors Day & we want to recognize one of our own. MILLS MIDDLE 7th grader George Belt II became a published author when he joined more than 50 students as a contributor to a published journal about life during COVID-19. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Election Day! Don't forget to cast your vote and make your voice heard!
Happy Halloween!
Don't forget, we get an extra hour of sleep tonight! Daylight saving time ends 2 a.m. tonight, so set your clocks back before you go to bed!
ICYMI: Mandy Hrach KATV spoke with PCSSD about the upcoming launch of Driven Virtual ACademy. This all virtual K-12 school will be a part of PCSSD and will open for 2021-2022 registration in January 2021. http://ow.ly/qYL950C5kWU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Special School District will present its Annual Report to the Public during the regularly scheduled November Board Meeting.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Location: PCSSD Central Office Boardroom
Time: 6:00 pm
This year Mills Middle School is dedicated to communicating to our parents on a regular basis. It is important that we are all on the same page to make sure all of our students are thriving. As we continue to plan for future events and activities your input is needed. We would greatly appreciate it if you would please take a moment out of your busy schedule to complete the attached parent survey.
https://forms.gle/tXi94mCKnADCYe79A
Earlier this month, schools across the district officially kicked off PBIS: positive behavior interventions and supports. Students can cash in "good behavior" points for prizes throughout the year.
PBIS details: http://ow.ly/nue050C3f0V
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