The PCSSD school-based health clinic is a convenient choice for families seeking medical & behavioral health care for kids during school hours. Every student & staff member can access to quality & compassionate care. Learn more: https://youtu.be/5DGxEld6uts #pcssdproud #serveall
We've all heard students should "get a good night's sleep" before testing. This is good advice for sure, but even more important is getting good sleep REGULARLY. Research has proven that teenagers need 9-10 hours of sleep a night, and screen time is negatively affecting sleep habits and even the quality of sleep once a teen has dozed off.
So, every day, we want students to get good sleep, but especially during state testing when we need those brains to be rested, ready, and raring to go!
#ElevatingExcellence #SleepForSucess #ShowUpAndShowOut
April is School Library Month, the perfect time to show our Teacher Librarians some love! They support our students in so many ways, from hosting book fairs and sponsoring clubs to encouraging a love of reading. Today we celebrate TLs from our Mills Feeder. #pcssdproud #serveall
With ATLAS testing coming up beginning April 15th, it is so important that students have their Chromebooks charged BEFORE they come to school. So, set an alarm or a reminder on your phone, put a sticky note on the fridge, or whatever works to help students remember to charge those devices!
#ElevatingExcellence #ChargeThoseDevices #ShowUpAndShowOut
Paraprofessionals wear many hats in PCSSD, from supporting classes to assisting with special education. On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we say thanks for their daily dedication. If a parapro has impacted your student, take a moment to thank them below. #pcssdproud #serveall
World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate students with autism while fostering acceptance & inclusion.
“The role of a teacher is to ignite a spark in a student’s mind, but you have to know what kind of spark you’re dealing with.” – Temple Grandin. #pcssdproud #serveall
Our ATLAS testing begins April 15th, and we get started at 8:30 each day. It's so important to be ON TIME for these days because once a test has begun, students cannot enter the testing session and will have to do make-up sessions instead.
Please set those alarms - or even double alarms - to get up and ready for school. Our goal is 100% of our tested students will be on campus ON TIME for test days. We can do it!
#ElevatingExcellence #ShowUpAndShowOut #OnTimeForTesting
Believe it or not, our state testing - the ATLAS exam - begins just two weeks from today! This infographic shares lots of strategies as students get ready to show what they know. Be planning now so that we can have a very successful testing week. #ElevatingExcellence #BePrepared
Do you know one of the most important characteristics of a successful student? They are at school and rarely miss! This has proven to help students achieve academically, and during testing, it's even more important.
Beginning Tuesday, April 15th, we need every student at school so that they can begin their ATLAS state testing on time. Our goal is 100% attendance for the testing groups. So, on the 15th and 16th, that would include our freshmen and sophomores. On the following days, it will be students who are taking Algebra I, geometry, and/or biology.
Let's be here and let's be great!
#ElevatingExcellence #ShowUpAndShowOut
The 3M Safety Roadshow stopped at Mills University Studies High just before spring break, giving students the chance to explore the 3M mobile training center. Students watched a safety training and PPE demonstrations and then paired in small groups inside the mobile classroom for a lesson in quality assurance and efficiency. MUSHS also received a check for $50,000 for 3M for strategic investments in skills trade within the the school.
Read more about the visit: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2117466
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Last, but certainly not least, more than one teacher librarian selected YA fantasy writer, Tomi Adeyemi. Adeyemi's wildly popular Legacy of Orïsha trilogy was inspired by her study of West African mythology. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Greek-American Heritage Month! 🇬🇷 Did you know? The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters—alpha & beta. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Barbara Kingsolver was another author who made several of our teacher librarians' must-read lists. Her most recent novel, Demon Copperhead, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
As we wrap up Theatre in our Schools Month, let's give MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH's drama program a standing ovation. Students are flying through preparations for their presentation of Peter/Wendy on April 21 and 22. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Lois Lowry was also selected by several of our teacher librarians. Lowry's works grapples with tough topics including her dystopian middle-grade novel, The Giver. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Parents who would like to request an intradistrict transfer for their student, from one PCSSD school to another, must complete a Permit to Transfer Application. Get started here: https://trst.in/cZ0YLI #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Author & illustrator Patricia Polacco was selected by three of our teacher librarians! Her book Thank You, Mr. Falker shares the story of the teacher who recognized her dyslexia and helped her read at age 14. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Matthews of MAUMELLE MIDDLE picked Judy Blume. This quintessential children's, YA and adult is the author behind staples like Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Do you need to double check your zoned school? Look no further, you can find your zoned school here: https://trst.in/tbgFsL. When you expand the zone map to full size, you can type in your address to get the exact zone. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Choat of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH can't put down Agatha Christie. And it's no mystery why! Christie's novels are still hooking readers with her intricate whodunit plots and clever detective protagonists. #pcssdproud #serveall
