It’s Better Breakfast Month! Kicking off the day with nutrient-rich foods helps students stay focused and make healthier choices throughout the day. Menu planning and meal prep are two ways to help cut-down on the morning rush! #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Did you know that attendance can be a better predictor of graduation than test scores? Learn more about why attendance matters here: https://trst.in/0OJmre #pcssdproud #serveall
🍂It’s the first day of Fall! 🍂Fun Fall Fact: Although it’s the official start of the season, leaves in central Arkansas won’t start to change for another month or so. What’s your favorite thing about fall? #pcssdproud #serveall
Reminder: School will be out on Monday, September 23 for parent-teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences will be held at each school from 12pm - 6pm. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, September 24. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, 11% of teens & young adults report they've had serious suicidal thoughts. Learn about the risks & supports for Youth Suicide here: https://trst.in/c16Buc
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We can't think of a better way to celebrate Thank a Police Officer Day and National Security Officers Appreciation Week than with a shoutout to our 47 Security Officers. We appreciate your commitment to providing a safe & secure learning environment.
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Good afternoon PFE Families,
First quarter interim reports will be sent home Monday, September 23rd, during your students Parent Teacher Conference. We encourage you to attend this conference in-person.
The Book Fair will begin on Monday, September 23rd. As you attend your student conference, please stop by the Book Fair located in the Media Center.
Don't forget that the Back to School Spirit Wear Sale ends on September 24th. Get your spirit wear by following this link. https://1stplace.sale/3014.
Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing all of you in the building on Monday.
Good afternoon PFE Families,
Pine Forest Elementary was without power for approximately 90 minutes today due to a power outage in the community. Our staff adjusted accordingly, continued to provide instruction and all students were fed without any issues. Power was restored shortly before noon. We appreciate your support of our school!
On National IT Professionals Day, we say thanks to the tireless (and mostly behind-the-scenes) tech pros who keep our devices, sites and networks working like they should. We appreciate you all! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Match Day for several schools in PCSSD! DonorsChoose will double all donations for projects today only. Hurry and donate now, the match will go until funds run out.
Did you know? According to a University of Michigan study, a teacher having just one funded DonorsChoose project improved teacher retention by 1-3%.
This year, Constitution and National Voter Registration Day fall on the same day! Celebrate the constitution’s anniversary by making sure you’re registered to vote. Get started here: https://trst.in/1PNien
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It's Arkansas Peace Week and our schools are spreading the news to "Make Pace Our Natural State." This week's mission is to educate and promote peacemaking and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace. https://trst.in/bfCIz8
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. What is Chronic Absence? Chronic absenteeism is being absent 10% of the time or missing just two days of school per month in a school year. Learn more here: https://trst.in/I5pz4v
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 - October 15. This is a time to honor cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We look forward to seeing how our schools celebrate the heritage rooted in all Latin American countries. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learning the risk factors and warning signs can help save lives. Check out this list here: https://trst.in/7FoXj8 #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Kids Take over the Kitchen Day! To celebrate, cook as a family! The benefits are more than a delicious meal. It's quality time for building healthy habits, fine motor skills, math skills, creativity & more! What are your kids' favorite meals? #pcssdproud #serveall
On Patriot Day, we remember the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11 attacks and the first responders who risked their lives to save others. Never forget.
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September is Take your Legislator to School Month. This initiative helps build better communication between our state’s lawmakers and educators. Be on the lookout for legislators visiting classrooms across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
Hey PFE Families! We'll be hosting our grandparents/special friends' lunch THIS Friday (September 13). In an effort to expedite the sign-in process, we are offering the opportunity to pre-register with your driver's license number. Your pass will be waiting for you at the check-in table if you submit your number in advance. Pre-Register here: https://bit.ly/3MGw1Ln
*Adult lunches are $4 ( you don't have to buy a lunch in order to eat with your child)
The lunch schedule is as follows:
Kindergarten • 10:45-11:15
1st Grade • 10:55-11:25
2nd Grade • 11:00-11:30
3rd Grade • 11:40-12:10
4th Grade • 12:00-12:30
5th Grade • 12:15-12:45
This National Arts in Education Week! If you walk the halls of a PCSSD school, chances are you’ll spy art on the walls and hear music in the air. Learn more our creative K-12 programs here: https://trst.in/KGD94f #pcssdproud #serveall
