Today is Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.
The Central Arkansas Library System and Be Mighty are partnering to provide free food for families in need. Reservations need to be made by 5 p.m. tonight for pick up Friday or Saturday. To make reservations, call 501-918-3031 (English) or 501-320-5785 (Spanish).
Join us on the Main Campus December 10th @ 6:00 pm for the Annual SHHS Holiday Choir Event. *Bring a lawn chair and your face mask*
Make sure to order your Senior Recognition or Business Ad for the 2021 Bruin by December 18th. Time is running out.
The Little Rock Zoo is opening their Zoofari Virtual Winter Break Camp this December so that students can continue learning while away from school for a couple of weeks. Find out more information at: https://www.pcssd.org/article/355473?org=pcssd
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The scores for PSAT are available to students starting TODAY (12.7.20). Students can log into their College Board accounts and view their scores online.
Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to recognize the 2,403 people killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona & USS Utah were destroyed in the attack. The USS Shaw (pictured) was hit with 3 bombs, but salvaged, repaired, & returned to combat in Aug. 1942.
Looking for fun, socially distanced holiday activities? Check out this list of places to see holiday lights in central Arkansas from Little Rock Family: https://www.littlerockfamily.com/post/27930/places-to-see-holiday-lights-in-central-arkansas
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH choir members are celebrating their successes after All Region auditions were recently held. Congratulations to the students and state qualifiers! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
https://shhs.pcssd.org/article/350731?org=sylvan-hills-high-school
The Sylvan Hills swim team athletes are working hard in the water and in the classroom amid many challenges this season, and still they persevere! Great work! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Department of Education is partnering with Nettleton STEAM School in Jonesboro to offer Arkansas students a unique opportunity to witness a conversation with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Learn more about the event here:
http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4606
Academies of Central Arkansas hosted its inaugural career exposure event for freshmen this week. We're thankful to businesses who exhibited virtually to speak with our students about career opportunities.We're proud to partner with Little Rock School District North Little Rock School District Jacksonville North Pulaski School District for this endeavor!
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It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. The CDC encourages the use of hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available. When using hand sanitizer, apply the gel product and rub hands together covering hands and fingers until dry. This should take around 20 seconds.
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. The CDC has a Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign encouraging adult to make handwashing part of their everyday life, along with encouraging parents to wash their hands to set a good example for their kids.
AVID Tutors needed!
Help our Sylvan Hills High Bears as an AVID tutor! Must be available 2 days per week for 2-5 hours per day. Full details below.
Boys Soccer will have an informational soccer meeting on Tuesday Dec. 8th at 4:30 P.M in the turf room of the New Indoor Facility. If you are interested in playing this year, we look forward to seeing you there.
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. There IS a proper way to wash your hands:
Wet hands w/ clean, running water (warm or cold)
Apply soap
Scrub front & back of hands, between fingers, & under nails for 20 sec
Rinse hands w/ clean, running water
Dry hands using a clean towel
Attention Juniors: Jostens will be making senior ring deliveries on FRIDAY, Dec 18th from 11 a.m. - noon. It will be a curbside drive-thru pick-up in front of the school building.
It is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC we should watch our hands before AND after:
- Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Touching your mask
- Entering and leaving a public place
- Touching a surface that may be frequently touched by other people
Dr. Monica Meadows is a Gifted & Talented Facilitator at College Station & Daisy Bates elementaries. She is helping other educators reach students from low-income homes by contributing to a new book, "Unlocking Potential."
https://www.pcssd.org/article/355379?org=pcssd
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