World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date (21st day of 3rd month) signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Susan B. Anthony was a women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She was the first woman to appear on a US circulating coin. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. She joined NASA in 1978 and became the first American woman (and third woman) to fly in space in 1983. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD had 10 schools participate in the annual EAST Conference which took place in Hot Springs last week. Students had the chance to showcase and celebrate projects they've been working on at school. Way to go, EAST students! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially Spring! This occurs when the earth tilts on its axis more to the sun allowing for the stronger rays of the sun to move north of the equator. The spring equinox eventually gives us longer days and warmer temperatures. Enjoy! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Hattie Caraway was the first woman elected to serve a full term as a US Senator, representing Arkansas. She was the first woman to preside over the Senate. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Youth Art Month, a time dedicated to encouraging support for quality school art programs and promoting art. Every school in PCSSD celebrates the arts in many ways. Here are few examples of art in action from a few MILLS feeder schools. #pcssdproud #serveal
Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist. She is recorded as the first American female self-made millionaire in the Guinness Book of World Records. #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER! We're on Spring Break this week. All schools and District office will be closed March 18-22. We'll see everyone back on March 25. Enjoy the break!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! The day commemorates St. Patrick, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Halima Aden was born in Kenya and is currently an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist, and the first hijab-wearing model to walk international runaways. #pcssdproud #serveall
Since 1973, National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.This year's theme is "Beyond the Table" addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Shirley Chisholm was an American politician who became the first black woman elected to US Congress in 1968. Chisholm represented NY's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Marie Curie was a Polish-born French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. #pcssdproud #serveall
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π and is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It originated with physicist Larry Shaw, who organized the first Pi Day celebration in 1988. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Kathrine Switzer is an American marathon runner, author, and television commentator. In 1967, she was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official race number. #pcssdproud #serveall
SHOUT OUT TIME!!
Mr. Ireland's 6th Grade ELA PreAP scholars are extending their knowledge in Genius Hour! Here is a little incite on what they were challenged to complete:
Genius hour gives the students an opportunity to research topics that are interesting to them. Unit 3 Modern technology focus is research. Students had to present a proposal, track work, and cite evidence. Most of the work was done at home. This was a volunteer project, any student could opt out. They had a project rubric and a self reflection rubric to guide them. And they LOVED IT!
KEEP Challenging your scholars to go above and beyond what they are asked to do MR. IRELAND! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #pcssdproud #geniushour #thebestisyettocome
"Music can change the world because it can change people," Bono (1983 US Music Fest). March is Music in Our Schools Month and this week we celebrate the musical talents from the MILLS schools. Let us know in the comments if you're a Mills band or choir alum! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Katharine Meyer Graham led her family's newspaper, The Washington Post, from 1963 to 1991. Graham became the first woman on the board of the Associated Press in 1974. #pcssdproud #serveall
