Pine Forest and CALS recently partnered to bring Fancy Nancy illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser to visit with Mrs. Chumley’s second grade class. During her visit, Mrs. Glasser talked about how she creates illustrations for children’s books and read aloud her newest book The Verts, written by author Ann Patchett. Each student also received a copy of the book to take home!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over 2,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in Arkansas each year. But early detection is key to successful outcomes. Learn more: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Attendance matters for even our youngest learners. Chronically absent Kindergarten students are at risk for falling behind in reading proficiency by 3rd grade. Learn more here: https://trst.in/Q1o4MF #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: Sign up for sign language rights! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn more about how to compassionately support a friend who is experiencing suicidal thoughts: https://trst.in/Zan8Fk #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy HR Professional Appreciation Day to our Human Relations staff! HR pros do so much to support the PCSSD team. We are thankful for all you do for the employees of PCSSD. You truly are a pro! #pcssdproud #serveall
🤩 WOW 🤩 Yesterday was a day to remember as we celebrated the news of being named a National Blue Ribbon School! We want to thank our students and staff who showed up and shared their school spirit all day. Our pep rally was a huge success - from start to finish!
Thank you to our special guests for being a part of our day: Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva, Deputy Commissioner for DESE Stacy Smith, PCSSD Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty, PCSSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Sonya Whitfield, PCSSD Board Member Tina Ward, several members of the PCSSD leadership cabinet and Maumelle High principal and senior cheerleaders.
We have some exciting news!! Pine Forest Elementary is one of only three schools in the state of Arkansas to be named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School! Pine Forest received recognition in the Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools category for the Blue Ribbon Award. They are among 356 schools nationwide to be included in the 2024 cohort of Blue Ribbon Schools. Way to go, PFE!
Read all about this prestigious award: https://pineforest.pcssd.org/o/pine-forest-elementary/article/1781323
Good afternoon PFE Families,
We have an exciting announcement coming this week! In order to prepare for this announcement, we are asking all students and staff to wear blue on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
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%.
