
REMINDER: schools will be closed next week (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29) for Fall Break. Central office will be only be closed Thursday (Nov. 28) and Friday (Nov. 29).


This is American Education Week and today we kick off the week to honor our education community members who are each critical in building great public schools in Pulaski County! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019


November is Child Safety and Protection Month. The National Safety Council and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage teen drivers to put down their cell phones, slow down and wear a seatbelt.


Two students in Mrs. Lewis' class share what they are most thankful for in their fabulous writing pieces!


Today we honored our veterans who are part of the Crystal Hill Family! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank them for their service!





Thank you, veterans, for your service.


Today is National Book Lovers Day! Check out the Maumelle feeder Teacher Librarians' favorite books. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence


PCSSD schools held grand re-openings on Tuesday to change the name of our school Media Centers to Library Learning Centers. Check out all the cool pictures of the new looks: http://ow.ly/jMbY50x3awq

November is Child Safety and Protection Month. Did you know more than 200,000 playground-related injuries happen each year in the US? Keep a close eye on children to ensure they are using equipment properly and it is age appropriate.


Thank you to Scholastic Ambassador Mr. John Schu for stopping by Crystal Hill Elementary. He gave a great presentation that got the students excited to read and previewed some new books.


Our Family Meal Day will be Thursday, Nov. 21.
Approximate Lunch Times: PreK-10:25, K-10:40, Bowen-10:40, 1st-10:50, 2nd-11:15, Bruenger-11:30, 3rd-12:00, Lewis- 12:00, 4th-11:30, 5th-12:15
RSVP Adult Lunch Trays: $3.75
Pay at the door. We can't wait to see you!

REMINDER: Schools are closed Wednesday - Friday for teacher and leadership professional development. See you Monday, Nov. 4!

PreK Teachers from across the district went to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference last week. The learning never ends!



Mrs. Lasiter's kindergarten students celebrated 50 days of school yesterday (Wednesday) with sock hop themed dress!




Don't forget that students get a little fall break NEXT week. Schools are closed Wednesday (Oct. 30) - Friday (Nov. 1) for districtwide professional development. You can find all district events on the website: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events


This week is National School Bus Safety Week. The school bus ride is an extension of the school day and PCSSD schools is committed to providing a safe transportation experience for all students across the district.


**ATTENTION** Phones are down at several PCSSD schools and admin offices. Our IT department is working with Windstream to resolve the issue. You track the outage here: https://downdetector.com/status/windstream/map/

Report Cards go home this Friday, Oct. 18.

REMINDER: Tomorrow is school picture day. Don't forget to wear your uniform and best smile!


Every PCSSD staff member is encouraged to wear red on Tuesday, October 15 in honor of World Dyslexia Day.
