September is Better Breakfast Month. Breakfast is offered at all PCSSD schools and is included in the free and reduced meal program. Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy
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3rd grade scientists/artists at OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY made a 3-D science vocabulary activity with colorful strips of paper! Words and “roots “ included bio, eco, duct, ology, etc. to make biologists, conduction, hydrotherapy, etc. #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE students got a treat last week! Principal, Mr. Hudgeons, got to go back to the classroom to fill in during a math class. He taught 7th graders about equations! #pcssdproud #serveall
Thank you to Be Pro Be Proud Arkansas for bring their mobile tour to JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH recently. The tour bus lets students learn about all the skilled professional job opportunities available in Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall
CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY's Coach Wofford created a carnival themed physical education experience for students to practice throwing skills. Coach Wofford also implemented AVID by having students define and illustrate both overhand and underhand throws. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Human Resource Professional Appreciation Day. We are so appreciative of our team's hard work and dedication to PCSSD staff. Thank you! #pcssdproud #serveall
CHENAL ELEMENTARY students recently collected coins to raise money for the Osteosarcoma Institute and children battling bone cancer. The class that collected the most money will win a pizza party #pcssdproud #serveall
4th and 5th graders at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY had a visit from the Museum of Discovery. Museum staff put on a science presentation for the students! #pcssdproud #serveall
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY students recently used clay and foil to design a boat. Students had to use what they knew about density and the other properties of matter to design a boat to carry a large amount of cargo (pennies) without sinking. #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH senior, Leah LeVar has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1249317
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PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur.
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Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds? It is also the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults
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It's officially the first day of Fall!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. More than 25% of students were chronically absent last year, putting them at higher risk of not learning to read and eventually dropping out. That is up from 15% before the pandemic.
https://trst.in/iWO4ud
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DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY Life Skills students enjoyed a fun week of learning through this month’s theme, Dinosaur Bones! Their week ended with a really cool and engaging “making dinosaur bones” activity! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's football Friday and all 4 high schools are in action! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS! Reminder: tickets can be purchased online (https://gofan.co/) and games are live-streamed (https://trst.in/rqkbXA) #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER! Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are open from 12 - 6 pm at each school. District offices will be open for normal business hours (8 am - 4:30 pm). #pcssdproud #serveall
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE AVID students recently volunteered at the Arkansas Food Bank to give back to the community. #pcssdproud #serveall
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
