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Arkansas' tax free weekend starts tomorrow!! If you haven't already, now is the time to purchase your child's school supplies. Find a full list of school supply lists here: https://trst.in/5lNzKq.
Details on tax free shopping found here: https://trst.in/KgDrOG
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School starts back in 10 days! We've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. We can't wait to see you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24
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Robinson Elementary will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 from 4:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion.
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Meet Ellen Morris, our new SPED Resource Teacher!
"Hello! I am Ellen Morris, and I am so excited to be a Senator! I will be the Special Education - Resource teacher for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. This is my 21st year teaching, with most of those years in PCSSD. I have taught both general education and special education as well as worked as an Instructional Facilitator in the area of Math and a Behavioral Intervention Specialist.
I live in Little Rock with my husband, two sons, and my niece. I also have an adult son! We have a zoo of dogs and cats. I enjoy cooking, traveling, reading, and crafting. My family also loves college football! I look forward to getting to know you and working with you this school year! I know it will be a great one!"
One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points!
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Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall
Meet Hope Eady, our new Pre-K Teacher!
“I love to teach. I have been teaching for 25 years. I’m a dedicated, hardworking, and loving teacher. My family means the world to me. We love watching movies, playing games, and eating at different restaurants. My personal interests include reading, traveling, and shopping. I am happy to teach at Robinson Elementary School.”
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Educational Accountability and Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams, says: "Sometimes in life, we make poor choices, but everyone deserves the opportunity to make it right."
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"Rise and Shine" is back on PBS Kids through August 17. Educational programming is set for Tuesdays through Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Find out more information about the available summer learning programs here: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine
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Nearly 200 new teachers gathered at Maumelle High School for two days of orientation training this week. We are so excited to welcome these educators to schools across PCSSD! Share a welcome message for them in the comments. #pcssdproud #serveall
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Meet Jessica Bailey, our new Pre-K Teacher!
"Pre-k is my passion. I have been teaching Pre-k for 10 years and I am very dedicated to my students and families. I’m a highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated educator who wants all children to be successful learners. My family is very important to me. We love spending time together. We are an active family who love camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, BMX, biking and going to the lake. My personal interests include crafting, Bible study, reading, sewing, needle point and spending time outdoors. I am very excited to teach at RES and can’t wait for this new opportunity. "
PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light, was recognized at a special reception at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. Mr. Light was named one of 14 regional finalists in the 2024 ATOY program. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication to students! #pcssdproud #serveall
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Digital Learning Facilitator Rachel Blackwell, says: "I make the teacher feel confident in technology. Teachers who feel supported and prepared support students and make a difference."
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities."
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Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Barnes and Noble's reading journal offers students who read 8 books a free book.
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