Philander Smith College will be hosting an ACT Boot Camp on Saturday, October 2 and 16 from 10 am - 2 pm. Space limited, so RSVP as soon as possible (https://forms.gle/1kL3WWZLgEXb3z5G9). This is open to all students who want to better prepare for the ACT.
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Support and connection bring students into our school buildings as active participants in their education. School can be a safe space even when things are tough outside the classroom. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Human Resources Professional Appreciation Day and we want to say a big thank you to the incredible PCSSD Human Resources team. This department works tirelessly to ensure our schools and offices work efficiently. Thank you, staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Many PCSSD schools participated in Peace Week. This year's theme was "Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world." The activities focused on promoting peacemaking in our society and spreading compassion, kindness, and hope in our community.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Sleep is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that we should all be consistent with our bedtime routines, remove electronic devices from the bedroom, and make sure the room is dark and quiet.
September is Better Breakfast Month. Studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast have higher test scores and their schoolwork can suffer because they have a harder time focusing and can become more tired without eating breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
UAMS will host an online Q&A panel regarding Students & COVID-19 this evening (Monday, Sept. 20) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Parents, teachers, and school administrators are invited. More information on the panelists as well as a link to the meeting can be found here: uamshealth.com/students-and-covid-19/
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September is Better Breakfast Month. Breakfast gives you the fuel you need to focus at work or school and gives you energy for the day. We are proud to offer breakfast to our students to get them ready to learn! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that approved free and reduced applications are more than just a meal? Completing the applications helps our schools in many ways beyond lower meal prices. Read more about the benefits and how to apply here: http://ow.ly/5ytN50GatvL
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Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism and is traditionally observed with a day-long fast and intensive prayer. For those celebrating, have an easy fast!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and recognizes the achievements and contributions of inspiring Hispanic Americans.
Today is National Online Learning Day! We want to celebrate our DRIVEN Virtual Academy students and staff. Learn more about PCSSD's 100% virtual K-12 school: dva.pcssd.org
(note: DVA is accepting applications for the spring semester)
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Please follow these links for:
Testing Information - https://bit.ly/3tBBeK9
PBIS Donation Requests - https://bit.ly/3EeGqsc
This is National Arts in Education Week. We an to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the arts across PCSSD. We are proud of our many talented students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH learn about a variety of STEM topics, including biology, anthropology, forensics, and more. Teacher, Mrs. Duncan, sets the scene for her students to learn how these science is used in our daily lives. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attending school everyday is a habit that begins to build from the first day of school. Students and families need to understand the importance of being on time to school. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today we honor the lives of those lost on September 11, 2001.
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Introducing fruits and vegetables during meals and snacks is an important step to incorporating it in a child's diet. It is also important to model healthy eating to your child to set a good example.
We are so excited that we will have our very own yearbook at Sylvan Hills Junior High School. We hope that you will support us by buying a yearbook for your student or yourself to mark those memories of their freshman year. You can buy the book online at www.jostens.com ,just be sure that you are purchasing the Sylvan Hills Junior High Book. If you purchase it before 9/24/21 the book is $35 and you can get free icons with the personalization purchase, which is your students name engraved on the cover.
We would also love for you to share with us any and all of your photos that you take at your child's sports or club activities. These photos help us tell the school's story for this year. The attached flyer gives directions on how you can upload those photos so that we can use them in our book.
Once again, thank you for your support. If you have any questions please contact me, the best way to reach me is through my email which is klong9588@pcssd.org.
Do you volunteer for PCSSD school(s)? Don't forget to log your hours!. The individual and school with the most hours is recognized at the end of the school year at our annual PALS banquet! Volunteer log sheets are online:
https://www.pcssd.org/page/volunteer-info
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