Today is Children's Book Day! What was your favorite children's book growing up?
Blessings to all on this Good Friday.
Today is World Autism Awareness Day - a day where communities from around the world come together to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism to inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.
It's April Fool's Day! Watch out for tricks 😉 What's the best April Fool's joke you've seen or experienced?
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Jo Luck is a former president and CEO of Heifer Project International. She also led AR Advocates for Children and Families and AR Department of Parks and Tourism. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will continue its required mask mandate for students and staff per the protocol by Gov. Hutchinson and Commissioner Johnny Key on March 30. This will remain in place until review by the PCSSD Board of Education at its next meeting on April 13, 2021. bit.ly/PCSSDmasksMarch2021
Women's Foundation of Arkansas focuses on education for all girls. The group was created by "Top 100 Women in Arkansas" with the challenge to make a difference. They were inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Third quarter grades are available in HAC and can be accessed through the following link: https://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us/HomeAccess20/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fHomeAccess20
If you do not know your HAC login, please contact your student's advisory teacher or have your student log in using their own login credentials. Thank you and have a great week!
Dr. Mary Good was the founding Dean of the UA Little Rock College of Engineering & IT. She served in various roles under Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush & Clinton. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a gospel and secular music superstar. Her electric gospel music influenced stars like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Little Richard. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Music in Schools Month. Each Saturday in March we are recognizing music teachers across PCSSD. Today we say a big thank you to our Sylvan Hills feeder music experts! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Passover!
Daisy Gatson Bates was a civil rights leader. She was a publisher and former president of the AR NAACP. She's best known for involvement with the Little Rock Nine. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember your why. Remember why you decided to become an educator and the opportunity you have to shape our future. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Cynthia Conger founded Arkansas Financial Group, Financial Decisions, & Conger Wealth Mgmt. She was named one of the "50 Distinguished Women in Wealth Management." She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, care for each other. Teachers have been through a lot and having a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen is important. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, consider how you can implement social and emotional learning into your life. These skills influence how we think, see ourselves, and interact with others. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Patti Upton founded Aromatique, launching the decorative fragrance industry, including candles. In 2016, Upton was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Peter and the Wolf (narrated by SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE choir director Ms. Gordon) and Spring from Vivaldi will be available to stream April 1 at 10 a.m. through April 30. The concert is free, but registration is required at: https://www.arkansassymphony.org/education-community/childrens-concerts
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, if you're feeling burnt out, it may help to talk with someone. Talking with someone can help you feel seen,cared for, and less alone. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
