October is National Farm to School Month! The Arkansas Department of Agriculture works to connect schools with local growers. This helps students:
🍓Access healthy, local foods
🌽Cultivate school gardens
🥗Take cooking classes
🚜Enjoy farm field trips
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week and here is Bus Stop Safety Tip #2: Remind your child to walk on the sidewalks or out of the street, single file, facing traffic, & as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week, so we'll be sharing daily bus stop safety tips.
Tip #1: Children should wear bright coats or put a piece of high-vis, reflective tape on coats & backpacks.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/R2HZx7
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SYLVAN HILLS HIGH's Mr. Allen was on the Sylvan Hills basketball team. "When we played Parkview, I made the first bucket (a floater over Jay Pickering) and the student section threw toilet paper. It resulted in a technical, but the experience was worth it." #pcssdproud #serveall
BAKER's own Jace Perry is raising awareness about dwarfism! With the help of his mom, he wrote a book called "Jace Steps Up" to encourage others to accept differences and not make fun of people due to their size. Check out his book! https://jacestepsup.com/ #pcssdproud #serveall
MAUMELLE HIGH Spanish students took a health and nutrition deep dive. They created a health plate, drew food and placed it in the correct nutritional group. Then, they learned about healthy portions and wrote about the foods they like or dislike in Spanish. #pcssdproud #serveall
Mr. Bratcher of Success Learning Academy highlighted a favorite teacher, Mrs. Lofton of Pine Forest. “I *knew* Mrs. Lofton loved me and her students. It was obvious how much she cared. I made great progress that year and it was all due to Mrs. Lofton.” #pcssdproud #serveall
Kindergarteners from WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY have officially learned all their letters! The students got to show off their learning to the school, parents, and friends during their ABC Bootcamp Parade! Way to go, scholars! #pcssdproud #serveall
The Lady Comets Basketball Team is taking school pride to the next level! They have adopted the highway in front of MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH, and they will work to keep that stretch of road clean and welcoming to everyone who visits campus. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Focus on social-emotional education. These lessons can help students develop social skills that reduce the chances that they will be bullied or bully others. Learn more here: https://trst.in/tAlUVk
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We're thankful for our local fire departments that come out to our schools and connect with our students. So far this month, Arch Street Fire Dept. visited DAISY BATES, Sherwood Fire Dept. stopped by OAKBROOKE, and the West Pulaski Fire Dept. went to LAWSON. #pcssdproud #serveall
SHERWOOD’s Ms. Isaac enjoyed taking field trips as a student. “A few of these places that mean the most to me and are such a part of our history are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.” #pcssdproud #serveall
Choir & orchestra students recently competed in the All-Region Choir & All-Region Orchestra auditions. Across the District, nearly 150 students qualify for All-Region! Here's the full list of students: https://trst.in/kUt6zj #pcssdproud #serveall
It’s German-American Heritage Month. Did you know? German-Americans made a lasting impact on the U.S. school system with the establishment of the first Kindergartens in the country. #pcssdproud #serveall
Dr. Farr of MAUMELLE HIGH remembers winning a poetry contest in elementary. “I was chosen to recite my poem at a luncheon for my Principal and Superintendent. My mom and brother attended, too. This moment might seem small, but it meant the world to me.” #pcssdproud #serveall
Juniors, seniors and 9-12 grade AVID scholars attended the College and Career/Transition Fair last week. Students learned about colleges, universities, military opportunities, financial aid & resources for students with disabilities. https://trst.in/QqXlMs
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ROBINSON ELEMENTARY students and their families had a blast at their recent Family Night thanks to STARBASE AR! Our superintendent Dr. McNulty even stopped by to explore with the students and families. #pcssdproud #serveall 🚀
Hard to believe that we're more than halfway through the football season. ROBINSON and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES (*homecoming*) are defending home turf. SYLVAN HILLS and MAUMELLE HIGH are on the road. Good luck! Livestream available: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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CATO’s Ms. Bottoms' favorite memory was being part of the Sylvan Hills Junior High Drill Team and marching in the Bear Stadium during Friday night football. “My high school senior class was also the first to paint large bear paws up and down Bear Paw Road!” #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD high school students have a chance to be active participants in school board meetings. Last week, freshman Luke Molesbee represented the ROBINSON HIGH student body at the October meeting. It was the first time a freshman served as student rep! #pcssdproud #serveall
