It's a Friday Funny!
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Several general and special education teachers gathered last week for a professional development session. These co-teaching and inclusion teams collaborated on strategies to improve instructional strategies for students in PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Birthday Arkansas! Our great state was admitted to the Union as the 25th state of the United States of America on this day in 1836.
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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. Reading is Fundamental offers ideas to partner books with summer activities.
https://trst.in/ptWLR3
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Today is Flag Day. This day marks the date the American flag was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777. But it wasn't until August of 1949 that Congress approved the national observance of Flag Day. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
3rd - 6th graders from the Maumelle feeder gathered at Maumelle High last week for a 3-day volleyball skills and camp. The girls' varsity team hosted the camp for the students. It was a fun week for all!
PCSSD will offer 5-day meal boxes to any household with children ages 18 and under. Meal box pick up days will be on Thursday from 7am until 12pm at Mills University Studies High School (708 E. Dixon Rd). The boxes will be available every week starting this Thursday, June 15 through Thursday, August 3. If you have any questions, please email nutrition@pcssd.org (This institute is a equal opportunity provider) #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Family Health and Fitness Day. The summer is a great time to get outside, go on walks, and focus on family. We hope you are doing all of those things and more this summer break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's a Friday Funny!
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Earlier this year, school staff were to participate in a health and wellness challenge sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Health. After completing a month's worth of activities, these lucky staff members won a prize pack from ADH! Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This month celebrates the culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is D-Day. June 6, 1944, on the beaches of Normandy, 156,000 American, British, and Canadian forces landed on 5 beaches, stretching 50 miles to open a second front against Nazi Germany. Allied troops lost 4,000 soldiers that day.
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Students have earned the chance to relax after a long school year, but sometimes the breaks can lead to "brain drain." THV11 spoke with PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal Yolanda Thomas about ways to prevent the summer slide: https://trst.in/zR1Bap #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Beginning Monday, PCSSD will operate under summer hours. This means offices are open 7 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday. Exceptions are the weeks of Juneteenth & Independence Day which include closures on Monday & a normal 8 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pine Forest Elementary hosted a Career Fair for K-5 students on May 17. Our students loved having the chance to speak with representatives from various career pathways. Thank you to all of our volunteers and Laura Smith for a successful event.
Congratulations to Kaitlyn Webb, the 2022-2023 Principal’s Award recipient! She was recognized at the recent 5th grade Middle School Ceremony. The principal's award goes to one student whose effort, academic excellence, leadership skills, and character stands out above the norm. The recipient also must have "exceeding" in Math, Reading, Science, and English on the 4th grade ACT Aspire Test and maintain maintain a 4.0 GPA in 3rd - 5th grade.
Kaitlyn displayed excellent character to students and staff during her time at Pine Forest Elementary!
June is Pride Month. This month we reflect on the progress of this community in the continued fight for equality and inclusion. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Central Arkansas Library System and Be Mighty Little Rock are partnering to provide summer meals for kids and teens, Monday through Saturday starting.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1129797
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On this Memorial Day, we remember and thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect this great country and our freedoms.
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It is important for students to practice their reading skills this summer break. Here are a few tips from PBS Kids to help students enjoy reading this summer:
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/12-creative-ways-to-enjoy-reading-this-summer
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