Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids has a Kindness is Everywhere coloring page to fill with drawings to represent acts of kindness.
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As we are getting set to begin the 2023-2024 school year, let's take a moment to look back and celebrate the Class of 2023!
https://youtu.be/CHTLvF_Grl0
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Today is National Book Lovers Day! What is your favorite spot to curl up with a good book?
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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. Imagination Library has a list of books for all grade levels.
https://imaginationsoup.net/summer-reading-list-for-kids/
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PCSSD recently participated in the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, receiving more than $8,700 in unclaimed property from the State of Arkansas. Thank you Auditor Dennis Milligan for spearheading this campaign to bring this money back to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
Robinson High School will be hosting their New Student Orientation tonight at 6pm. Please stop by and say hello. Lots of information will be available to pick up including:
student schedules, bell schedules, PALS information, and attendance policies. Dr. Pickering will be in the auditorium to visit with parents and share some great information about RHS. You will also be able to pay for parking passes and student fees as well as get your student ID. PTO will be here selling merchandise and passing out information about PTO.
The ESOL team traveled to the Comprehensible Input Summit in mid-July. This 5 day workshop focused on teaching students through acquisition-driven instruction. They brought back skills and techniques to improve community connections with our EL families. #pcssdproud #serveall
WillSub (ESS) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD for the upcoming school year. Choose your schedule based on when and where you want to work. There are ongoing training opportunities, weekly pay and benefits. Apply today at www.ess.com. #pcssdproud #serveall
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Information about school immunization requirements is available at pcssd.org, including where vaccines are available and exemption information.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/immunization-requirements
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PCSSD teachers focus on educating the whole child, and EVERFI programs have helped us do that. We are honored to earn EVERFI K-12's Empowered District Seal!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1185044
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It's a Friday Funny!
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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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A.I. may be creeping into the education sector, but RHS still values the importance of teaching code to our students! Computer science teachers, Brianne Green and Lawrence Smith, are ready to start coding. Are you!?
Robinson High will host its open house on Tuesday, August 8 starting at 6:00 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.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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PCSSD is excited to begin year 2 of the PCSSD Sports Network with Natural State Sports this fall! We're exactly 4 weeks from Week Zero and a full slate of football games! Check out our schedule and subscribe to the YouTube channel! #pcssdproud
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!
https://trst.in/LFzyY5
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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
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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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
