October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is intended to educate everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. INearly 44,000 people in the U.S. will likely die from breast cancer this year.
https://www.komen.org/
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October is National Principal Month. Dr. Matt Mellor is the principal of LAWSON ELEMENTARY.
"I have over 1000 Hot Wheels in my office."
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Students in Ms. Holden's 7th grade Integrated Science class created corkscrew prototypes. This was a project that the Little Rock Reclamation Authority demonstrated for students. It's an Engineering Design as Communications project concept. The students definitely enjoyed this one!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE's Makenzie Marbray says, "Whenever you see bullying, whether it be physically or mentally, you must stop it. If someone's behavior goes without being checked, it just gets worse."
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that every day in the U.S., over 19,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines? If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-799-SAFE or visit https://www.thehotline.org
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October is National Principal Month. Yvone West is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH.
"I have not worked any other place but in a school in my entire life."
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During parent-teacher conferences last week, the AVID students set up a table in the front entry to greet parents. They invited parents to write their child a positive postcard and the AVID students worked with Mrs. Hum to put the notes in the designated lockers throughout the week!
October is National Principal Month. Dr. Jay Pickering is the principal of JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH.
"I was a student at Robinson in 7-9th grades. As a 9th grader, I played on the varsity basketball team that won the 2A State Championship."
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Today is National Custodian Day and we are so thankful to our PCSSD custodians who work tirelessly to ensure our school are safe and healthy environments for our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Each day of October we will be highlighting one of our amazing principals across PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD girls in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Summit on October 11 at the Innovation Hub in North Little Rock.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/855011
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a neurological condition caused by a different wiring of the brain. Research shows that dyslexia has no relationship to intelligence, but the way they think can be an asset in achieving success. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students and staff at Sylvan Hills Middle had fun dressing up for the different spirit days this week. We love seeing how everyone shows their creative side with our themed days! Here are just a few of the spirit day outfits!
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lessons are applied to a variety of courses and skills that students use daily. It is fun to see students of all ages learn that STEM is Lit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Several students at Sylvan Hills Middle gathered before school this morning for the annual "See You at the Pole" moment of prayer. See You at the Pole is an annual gathering of thousands of Christian students at school flag poles (and other locations) to pray for students and staff. Thank you for praying for our school!
Today is Human Resources Professionals Day and we want to give a shout out to our amazing Human Resources staff. Thank you for all you do for our District! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Quality mentoring can be leveraged as a strategy to improve attendance and academic achievement. bit.ly/1oqfID7
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Happy Rosh Hashanah! May you have a good and sweet Jewish new year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S., the Arkansas Department of Health reports that it is the leading cause of violent death in Arkansas.
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/suicide-prevention
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Though it may not feel like fall outdoors, we are in full swing with fall football! Al four PCSSD high schools are playing tonight - 3 on the road and 1 at home. Don't forget you can watch all games through our livestream: www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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