December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it.
Kyra Bell, OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY, read The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. She loved the lesson that no matter who you are, what you look like, or how you act, your differences are what make you. That's all that matters"
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Happy Kwanzaa! Established in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. #pcssdproud #serveall
Merry Christmas from PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
Stockings are hung by the chimney with care.
Shopping and wrapping are done, not a minute to spare!
Santa will visit houses across the District tonight.
Get to be early, don't cause a fright!
Merry Christmas Eve to all in PCSSD,
We hope you sleep well and get lots of zzzz's!
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Thursday was the December Solstice, otherwise known as the First Day of Winter. How did you spend the shortest day of the year and longest night? #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Janna Gibson from SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE read "Iron Flame" by Rebecca Yarros. She loved the blend of magic, adventure, and of course, dragons! #pcssdproud #serveall
This past weekend the Lady Bears competed in the largest tournament in the state, Bring the Hammer, in Cabot. We were one of the lucky teams asked to represent our state against Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
Our SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH and HIGH school girls showed out!
Emele Siegfried, 3rd
Riley Fazio, 5th
Chelsea Harmon, 2nd
Ashlynn Stone, 8th
Giselle Lopez 8th
Natalie Noles, 6th
Adrian York 4th
Kyra Looney, 5th
D’Mysha James, 🔨
Scoring wrestlers were Jadelynn Isom, Kyleigh Witherspoon, Payton Finch, Alayia Watson, and Malia Honda. It was a total team effort! Go Bears!
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Tiffany Shettles-Tull, COLLEGE STATION, read "The Little Liar: A Novel" by Mitch Albom. She loved how it expressed the effects of truth and lies. #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #2: Behavior problems due to malnutrition can be counteracted when children consume a balanced diet that includes protein, fat, complex carbohydrates, and fiber.
Source: https://trst.in/c6G8bT
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Happy Hanukkah! For the next eight nights, Hanukkah (often called the Festival of Lights), takes place for our Jewish friends. The celebration centers around lighting candles on the menorah while also enjoying food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #serveall
Several students had an incredible opportunity to see a UH-60 Black Hawk up close, in person yesterday. Representatives from the Army National Guard at Camp Robinson. landed this search and rescue helicopter on the football field for students and staff to observe. This event was organized for students of Coach Clark's flight and space class, but physical science and civics classes had the chance to see it as well.
In 1994, the United States Congress declared December 7, National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance. Memorials and events are held each year at Pearl Harbor as well as across the nation honoring the 2,403 Americans killed and the nearly 1,200 injured. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today begins Computer Science Education Week. This vastly growing field of study plays a vital and necessary role in our of lives. How do you see computer science represented in your daily life? #pcssdproud #serveall
December is Read a New Book Month! We asked our teacher librarians to share a recent book and why they loved it. Lani Allenbaugh from ROBINSON HIGH read "Be That Way" by Hope Larson. She enjoyed reading about the life a high school student in the late 90s. #pcssdproud #serveall
Throughout December, we'll share tips on how important proper nutrition is for all ages.
Tip #1: Foods that are rich in fiber, protein, & healthy fats keep the body feeling full longer, providing energy to focus and stay alert throughout the day.
Source: https://trst.in/EMho2z.
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Did you know that you can view the behavior information for your child? Use this link to sign up: https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/pbis-rewards-family-app/
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
