Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Visiting local history, art, and science museums is fun and educations for children.
Today is Chocolate Day. Who doesn't like chocolate? Cookies, ice cream, candy bars, cakes, pies - what is your favorite way to eat chocolate?
Combating the summer slide only takes 2-3 hours of practice per week. How do you prevent the summer slide?
Happy Birthday, America!
How are you celebrating today?
A teacher's Job never stops. Ms. Cates, 6th grade science teacher at MILL MIDDLE spent some time hanging out with her mentees. We love seeing our teachers go the extra mile for our students!
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Open a lemonade stand to teach children about money management.
pcssdschoolsKids are never too young to learn about diversity. In July, we'll share weekly resources to help with that conversation.
Teaching Tolerance, Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice http://ow.ly/b53x50Anwa9
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Encourage kids to calculate mileage and estimated time of arrival for trips.
Buildings may be closed, but registration is still open! Families with students returning to PCSSD must register. Registration information can be found online at pcssd.org/register. If you have questions, please contact Yolanda Richards at yrichards@pcssd.org.
PCSSD will host a community meeting to discuss what coming back to school could and should look like this fall. Tune in Wednesday, July 1 at 8:30 am to hear from PCSSD community stakeholders.
MEETING LINK: https://youtu.be/SXHRjEg8tgs
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Downloading math games on a tablet or smartphone can be one way kids can have fun and learn at the same time.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION UPDATE:
• Monday, June 29: 6-day meal box ( June 29 - July 3 and July 6)
• Tuesday, July 7: 2-day box
• Thursday, July 9: 2-day box
• Monday, July 13: resume regular Monday (3-day box) and Thursday (2-day box)
NOW HIRING! PCSSD has more than 50 job openings right now. Check out the openings to see if there's something that might be a good fit for you. http://ow.ly/ogZ150AhBkS
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Did you know cooking can help kids keep their math skills sharp? Have your kids help measure and mix while cooking dinner.
Teachers: Ever-changing technology is one of the most constant parts of education. Summer months are a great opportunity to learn new technologies and how to implement them in your classroom next school year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
62% of kids say they enjoy summer reading so encourage your kids to spend some time in a book this summer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Buildings may be closed, but registration is still open! Families with students returning to PCSSD must register. Registration information can be found online at pcssd.org/register. If you have questions, please contact Yolanda Richards at yrichards@pcssd.org.
The Little Rock Zoo is offering both virtual and on-grounds Zoofari camps this summer to provide fun-filled and educational programming for children. The camp is specifically geared toward elementary-aged children, but is fun for the whole family. https://www.pcssd.org/article/258066?org=pcssd
It is important during summer months for students to find books that they enjoy reading. 90% of kids say they are more likely to finish a book that they pick out themselves. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Father's Day!
