Today is officially First Day of Summer!
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Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, but became a federal U.S. holiday in 2021. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Father's Day!
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Check out the Be Mighty, CALS Children's Library and Learning Center, Central Arkansas Library System, & Baptist Health Community Outreach are offering a new cooking and wellness class taught by a nutritionist! Check it out! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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The JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH DRIVEN: School of Innovation (SOI) program is showing off their success! SOI students have higher MAP testing scores than the national average and higher ACT scores than both the Arkansas and national averages! SOI provides a framework for students to follow their individual passions through this unique program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Imagination Soup provides families with a number of summer reading lists, organized by grad levels and topics.
https://imaginationsoup.net/
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Kennedy Fraser auditioned for and won a chair in the Arkansas Youth Symphony Orchestra. This is a huge accomplishment! Kennedy is a highly creative and humble spirit, and she has a relentless work ethic. We're proud of you, Kennedy!
Happy Birthday, Arkansas! Arkansas was the 25th state admitted to the United States on June 15, 1836. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Big Dam Bridge. This bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America built for that use. It connects more than 14 miles of scenic trails in Little Rock and North Little Rock.
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All secondary schools will have the same dress code for the 2022-2023 school year. Please refer to this document for details on the dress code and the consequences for dress code violations.
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Today is Flag Day which marks the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. The resolution, passed by the 2nd Continental Congress resolved that the flag include 13 stripes, alternating red & white & 13 white stars in a blue field. Stars have been added as states join the union.
Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
Today is World Softball Day! Did you know that softball is played by about 30 millions people around the world, including teams across PCSSD. Today we celebrate the sport of softball and its players. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Enrollment is now open for the PCYS June Summer Bootcamp ACT Prep sessions. They run June 20-23, 9 a.m.-noon. Registration closes June 15.
If you have any questions contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net. Register https://forms.gle/EicSxou3ZgzingxP9
Congratulations to PCSSD's Executive Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, on being named one of Little Rock Soirée Magazine's 2022 Women to Watch! We are proud to have her on our team!
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Today is Family Health and Fitness Day! How are you and your family working on your health this summer?
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A dozen PCSSD schools have qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision program during the 2022-2023 school year. The program provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at no charge for all students.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/758787
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Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. The National Education Association celebrates reading every month with the Read Across America campaign. They offer tips to create a reading club and recommend books for all reading levels.
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