This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. LaToya Hobbs, born and raised in Little Rock, is an American painter and printmaker best known for her large-scale portraits of black women. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Robert Johnson lived in Arkansas briefly. He was a musician and songwriter known for his delta blues guitar and described as the first ever rock star. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his borrow to determine if we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. He did NOT see his shadow, which means an early spring. #pcssdproud #serveall
February is American Heart Month. Wearing red today shows support and awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death, especially women, in the U.S. Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn more about Heart Month: https://trst.in/L1yza5 #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Scott Joplin, raised in Texarkana, become known as the "King of Ragtime" Joplin composed over 40 ragtime pieces and best known for "Maple Leaf Rag." #pcssdproud #serveall
Good evening, This is a reminder that school will not be in session on Monday, February 5th for Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have not received a conference notice from your student's teacher, please contact the school office.
3rd-5th grade will begin testing on Tuesday, February 6th. Testing will begin at 8 am. Students eating breakfast should arrive at school by 7:40 in order to eat and get to class. Students arriving after 8 am will not be able to report to their classroom until testing is completed in the room. Testing dates: Tuesday, February 6-Thursday, February 8, Thursday, February 15th.
It's that time of year when Ms. Jones, the Gifted and Talented Facilitator, will begin taking referrals for testing into the Gifted program. All 2nd graders are being screened with the GT screener assessment. If any families would like their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade child tested, please email djones3221@pcssd.org to request a form or call the school office. All referral forms will be due Friday, February 9, 2024, for students to be tested this school year. Note: Testing does not ensure placement into the Alpha GT program. https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships.
As we wrap up the month of January, we have one last message of appreciation for our school board. At our board of education meeting earlier this month, the board was recognized for their dedication to PCSSD. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Stephen Delany board member for zone 1. Delaney attended the Scholars/TAG program starting at College Station and then Fuller Jr High before graduating from Mills in 1999. Delany was a member of the 98' state champion quiz bowl team, the speech and debate team, and served on the TAG program advisory council. #pcssdproud #serveall
The book fair is only ONE WEEK AWAY! We will be accepting e-wallet again, which you can access on our book fair homepage at https://bit.ly/3vUnkrP. Be sure to stop by during parent/teacher conferences on Monday, February 5.
If you'd like to volunteer to help at the Book Fair, you can sign up here:
https://bit.ly/49dp3Xy
It's National Puzzle Day! Not only do puzzles bring us together, spending time daily working on puzzles improves memory, cognitive function, and problem-solving skills. What is your favorite kind of puzzle? #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Data Privacy Day. Our increased reliance on digital technologies to manage every facet of life necessitates the need to rethink what we share about ourselves, when and where we share it, and who we are sharing it with. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Lastly, choose what best meets your child's needs. Your child's educational needs come first and now you can make the choice that benefits them. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Next up, evaluate schools. After researching and visiting schools, you can narrow down the schools based on which one meets your child's needs. #pcssdproud #serveall
K-2 students at Pine Forest have been learning coding basics during their library time with Mrs. Reaves. After reading the book "How to Code a Sandcastle" by Josh Funk, classes discussed what coding is and how coders use it to create video games, apps, and other programs that we use every day. The first unplugged activity, "Robot Dog", was done as a whole group using coding cards that told our "robot" what to do to complete the maze. The next activity had the students working collaboratively with the Code and Go Mouse robots. The students are really enjoying learning about computer coding!
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Tina Ward board member for zone 2. Ward graduated from Flint Northwestern High School in 1989. Ward was a member of the softball and track team, FBLA, and managed the school store. She was also voted class clown and Miss Brick-house. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Next up, visit schools. Getting a personal tour allows you to experience the values and culture of a school and how your child will benefit. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's School Choice Week. Each day will be a suggested sequence of steps when considering your child's education. Next up, make a list and research schools. Knowing all the options available allows for the best and most informed decisions to be made. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're recognizing our school board members this month with a throwback to their high school days. Next up, Wendy Potter board member for zone 5. Potter graduate from Bryant High School in 1998. While at Bryant she was a member of the Spanish Club. #pcssdproud #serveall
