Congratulations to Coach Jones from ROBINSON MIDDLE on being nominated for teacher of the year by SHAPE Arkansas! Nominees are P.E. teachers in the K-12 or higher ed field. SHAPE is the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Arkansas. Way to go, Coach Jones! #pcssdproud
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities."
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Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Barnes and Noble's reading journal offers students who read 8 books a free book.
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. MAUMELLE HIGH Principal, Dr. Nick Farr, says: "I seek growth in our children; growth in practices, growth in mindset, and growth in academics. It is that growth that cultivates a successful school."
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Teachers at CATO ELEMENTARY are working hard to learn new ideas and strategies for teaching this year! Economics Arkansas trained PreK-12th grade teachers on how to incorporate principles of economics and personal finance into the classroom curriculum. #pcssdproud
Congratulations to April Reisma, a special education teacher at ROBINSON MIDDLE, on being named president of the Arkansas Education Association. Reisma was elected in April to succeed Carol Fleming (pictured here on a classroom visit at RMS). Congrats, Ms. Reisma! #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them."
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MAUMELLE HIGH Counseling Dept attended the American School Counselor Association Conference last week in Atlanta. They can't wait to implement some of the great School Counseling strategies learned! #pcssdproud
It's always exciting when PCSSD educators are asked to present at national conferences. Director of SPED, Stephanie Cole and Exec. Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, recently presented and shared knowledge at conferences in Orlando and St. Louis. Congrats! #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!"
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency."
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages.
https://trst.in/2875eG
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. BAKER ELEMENTARY Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, says: "I celebrate personal milestones - identifying all 26 letters of the alphabet or reading their millionth word, the celebration is equally important!"
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PCSSD is continuing its partnership with Right at Schools to offer an after care program. The program offers extended care options for students at 9 elementary schools this year. Learn more about the program and registration info: http://www.rightatschool.com/districts/pulaski-county-ar/
Today is Hug Your Kids Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to hug their kids. It's also a day to remember that it's important to express love for others. #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Playing games helps students develop the social skills agency needed to engage in meaningful collaboration with their peers."
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