SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH principal, Mr. Yvone West, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Parents can involve students in vacation planning: Calculating distance, mapping directions, and times to help critical thinking."
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Robinson High math teachers attended an innovative PD session earlier this month called "Leveraging TI-84 Plus CE for ACT Success." The teachers learned different strategies to help students perform better on the ACT. The learning never stops, even in the summer, for our teaching staff!
Pictured (L to R): Dee Austin, Tina Boyles, Marion Carter and Jennifer Spann
July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator says "Active listening is so important for children. Let kids know what they say is meaningful. This helps build deeper relationships."
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JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH Advanced Placement students took their exams at the end of last school year and the results are in! More than 50% of the tests taken by RHS students earned a passing score. There were 10 perfect scores across 5 different AP exams. Way to go!
Those students who receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 will receive college credit for that course.
PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Exercise, play, workout, run, ride a bike, skateboard, scooter, jump rope for 60 minutes a day."
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PCSSD is excited to announce our new deputy superintendent, Dr. Sonya Whitfield! Dr. Whitfield served as principal at BAKER ELEMENTARY since 2015 and 3 other PCSSD elementary schools before that. Can't wait to see Dr. Whitfield excel in this role! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read at least 15-20 minutes a night to keep your reading levels progressing. Keep a journal of your reading by writing what you read about."
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY principal, Dr. Taniesa Moore says, "Take the time to "see" each child. Listen with your heart. Respond with love and respect."
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Practice and review multiplication numbers 0-12 written and verbally."
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Today is Global Hug Your Kids Day to celebrate the relationship between parents and children. This is one more reason to express the love you have for your children! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that the calendar emoji is today's date? Happy World Emoji Day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Be Mighty Little Rock teamed up with Central Arkansas Libraries to launch the "Little Free Pantry" program at 7 libraries around Little Rock.
Happy Friday!
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Masako Christian, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"I encourage students to experience fun places in Arkansas. Students also learn a lot by participating in outdoor activities."
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Duane Clayton says his favorite quotes about leaving an impression on students is "When we love them; we serve them!"
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Keep a journal with 1 written paragraph (5 complete sentences) of your daily summer activities."
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July is French American Heritage Month. This month, we celebrate the contributions made to the United States by people of French descent, including the immense French influence have on laws, art, culture, language, and social etiquette. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
