Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty addresses the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arkansas and how the district handles pivoting decisions.
Video: https://youtu.be/wWncdFFYH1s
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Correction: tonight’s 9th grade boys game Sylvan Hills at Maumelle will be played.
Basketball games between Sylvan Hills and Maumelle tonight have been cancelled.
Here is the testing schedule for January.
MAP testing will be held throughout the month of January. The testing January 11 and 14: Math
January 19, 21, 22 and 25: Reading
Please make sure students arrive on campus with a fully charged chromebook for testing.
MAPP testing starts tomorrow. Please make sure chrome books are charged and students are on time.
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. Holden at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: 8th grade students in the Integrated Science class created air-powered vehicles after completing Savvas Realize engineering design planning sheets. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. Tracy at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: 8th grade art students created digital paintings using the app Chrome Canvas. This is the same technique professionals artists use to create computer-based paintings. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. LaSheena Gordon at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: Choir students recorded songs to send a happy message to essential workers at Baptist Hospital. The students recorded 5 holiday songs for healthcare heroes. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Mr. Ridgle at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: Students were given a week to design an invention that solved a problem. 2 students created the "shorty stick" to help short teachers to reach the top of their boards. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Merry Christmas!
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Winrock International, & PCSSD are partnering to challenge students to be innovators. This event challenges students across Arkansas in the field of science & technology.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/363066?org=pcssd
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Happy Hanukkah! Today is the first of an 8-day Jewish celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during 2nd century B.C. It is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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).
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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Teachers and staff members at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE received a wonderful and thoughtful gift from First NLR in North Little Rock. Thank you for thinking of our staff during this holiday season! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to Ms. Gordon at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE...she was nominated by her peers as the "Most Engaging Teacher!" Hard and determination pays off. She won a trophy and snack cart ticket. Thank you for working hard for our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
