October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that every day in the U.S., over 19,000 calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines? If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-799-SAFE or visit https://www.thehotline.org
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October is National Principal Month. Yvone West is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH.
"I have not worked any other place but in a school in my entire life."
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Today is National Custodian Day and we are so thankful to our PCSSD custodians who work tirelessly to ensure our school are safe and healthy environments for our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Custodian Day and we are blessed with the best! Thank you Bernice Clark, Chris Davis, and Zachary Smith for everything you do to keep our school in tip-top shape! Have a great day!
October is National Principal Month. Dr. Jay Pickering is the principal of JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH.
"I was a student at Robinson in 7-9th grades. As a 9th grader, I played on the varsity basketball team that won the 2A State Championship."
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia is a neurological condition caused by a different wiring of the brain. Research shows that dyslexia has no relationship to intelligence, but the way they think can be an asset in achieving success. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Each day of October we will be highlighting one of our amazing principals across PCSSD. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
One of the important lessons in AVID is teaching students the importance of organization. One way to stay organized in the classroom is with a binder. These kindergarten students enjoyed setting up their binders earlier this week.
Ms Franklin’s first graders created piñatas out of boxes. They used pattern block shapes to create their designs. On some you will see butterflies and pineapples. On some you will see overlapping. Students can’t wait to take them home and show their families! This month's book is "The Piñata that the Farm Maiden Hung" by Samantha R. Vamos.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lessons are applied to a variety of courses and skills that students use daily. It is fun to see students of all ages learn that STEM is Lit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Parents and Families, Our Stinger Dance Fit is just TWO days away! We have raised $1,283 towards our $4,000 goal! We can do this! Don’t forget to register your student on MYBOOSTER.COM tonight if you haven’t already. You can reach out to grandparents, family friends, relatives in another state, and even local businesses to help our school! Tonight’s Challenge: Any student who gets a new pledge tonight can wear their pajamas to school tomorrow! Thank you for supporting our school!
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Sergeant’s class have been learning about the letter O. After reading this month's STEM is LIT book, they each created an octopus piñata. This month's book is "The Piñata that the Farm Maiden Hung" by Samantha R. Vamos. Great work students!
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, students in Ms. Sweet's first grade class made piñatas. Ms. Sweet incorporated STEM lessons in the project so that students learned engineering as well as Hispanic culture.
Just a reminder - Maumelle High School will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, October 7 at 5 p.m. at Maumelle High School for its upcoming "Building for the Future" projects. Construction is set to begin this fall on a new track, indoor practice facility, softball field, and baseball field.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/832609
Today is Human Resources Professionals Day and we want to give a shout out to our amazing Human Resources staff. Thank you for all you do for our District! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Rosh Hashanah! May you have a good and sweet Jewish new year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Quality mentoring can be leveraged as a strategy to improve attendance and academic achievement. bit.ly/1oqfID7
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. While suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S., the Arkansas Department of Health reports that it is the leading cause of violent death in Arkansas.
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/suicide-prevention
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Though it may not feel like fall outdoors, we are in full swing with fall football! Al four PCSSD high schools are playing tonight - 3 on the road and 1 at home. Don't forget you can watch all games through our livestream: www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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This is National Coding Week! What new digital skills are you learning to help others and your community? Coding also helps students learn teamwork and problem solving skills. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
