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.
September is Better Breakfast Month. Did you know that the USDA's Seamless Summer Option has been extended through June 2022? This program allows schools to provide FREE breakfasts and lunches to all students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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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Attention K-6 families! The deadline to register for the Future Senators football season has been extended. Registration will close at the end of the day on Monday, Sept. 13. Check the flyer for details on registration.
Today is the first home game for our 7th grade football team.
Gates open at 4:45pm, game starts at 5:30.
There will be a JV game to follow scheduled to start at 6:45.
Only the East gate will be open to fans, please enter on the old middle school side of the stands.
We look forward to families coming out to enjoy cheering on our Senators.
For this week's #tbt, can you guess this local celebrity? This former PCSSD student was a superstar on the SYLVAN HILLS HIGH basketball team and graduated in 1986. He now works for the district, but in the MILLS feeder. Can you guess who? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Deaf Awareness Month. Did you know that PCSSD has an audiologist and certified hearing specialist on staff to provide services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? We are thankful for their knowledge and service to PCSSD students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Good evening Parents and staff,
Parents - Please do not drop off your middle school students at the football games unsupervised. All students are to be in attendance with an adult.
Cheer meeting
There will be a cheer meeting after school on Thursday 9/9 at 4:00. Anyone interested in joining the cheer / spirit club should attend.
Lessons for life:
Female mentor group sign up sheets are due by Friday 9/10.
Chromebook insurance :
The last day to purchase chromebook insurance is September 30, so don't delay. Damages to the chromebook can be costly and insurance covers all damages, all school year, for only $35. Purchase it online at https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup. The flyer is also on Senator Scroll under resources.
Schoology
If you do not have a parent Schoology account, please contact one of your student's teachers to obtain your student's access code to set up your parent Schoology account.
Art club
Anyone in any grade interested in joining Art Club, come by Ms. Combs' Art Room 146 to pick up a Parent Permission Form. The deadline to return the form and $15 annual dues is Friday September 17! The form is also below as a PDF if you want to print it at home.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10DwwJS4IrQNMd3gfKyjhPzJWmKDoLxv4/view?usp=sharing
HAVE A GREAT EVENING !
RMS Families- Happy Labor Day!
Please read the attached newsletter for September and sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences! NWEA Tests begin tomorrow. Have a great week!
Link: https://www.smore.com/41z9u
Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year. Dipping apples in honey for Rosh Hashanah symbolizes bringing in a sweet new year.
Happy Labor Day! As a reminder, all schools and District offices are closed today. See you Tuesday morning!
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Read a Book Day. Let's take advantage of our day off and spend some time reading a good book. What are you reading today?
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Research shows children more regularly attend classes when they know a parent, teacher, friend, or community member is keeping tabs on their attendance. #schooleveryday #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Pulaski County Youth Services is aiming to address mental health challenges in families and educators in central Arkansas.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/527216
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC reports that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children are obese. We recognize this month to bring awareness and provide some potential solutions to get kids eating healthy and physically active.
Good Evening RMS Families-
Please see this month's family newsletter by clicking on the link below. Parent Teacher conference information is included in the newsletter. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Link: https://www.smore.com/41z9u
RMS Team
September is Better Breakfast Month and we are highlighting our student nutrition department and their dedication to providing nutritionally balanced meals, both breakfast and lunch, to all PCSSD students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder: PCSSD will be closed on Monday, September 6 in honor of Labor Day. Schools and district offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7. Enjoy the extended weekend!
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Several administrators in central office love celebrating birthdays and our assistant superintendent for human resources is one of them! So here's a birthday shout out to Shawn Burgess! Thank you for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Can you guess this famous PCSSD alum? Here's a hint: he's a class of 1996 SYLVAN HILLS HIGH graduate and has starred in major Hollywood movies for more than 10 years! #TBT #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
