Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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We are excited to announce our book character Christmas ornament contest! We would love to decorate our school Christmas tree with ornaments created by students and their families. Here are the rules:
*The ornament must be based on a favorite book or book character.
*The ornament needs to be handcrafted by the student and his/her family.
*Label your ornament with the student name.
*Please turn in the ornament by Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
There will be a first, second and third place prize. Have fun!
ADE named 10 PCSSD schools as "Schools on the Move." Congrats! Read about all 10 schools here: https://trst.in/yRXa0a! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Have heard the news? The Arkansas Department of Education named 10 schools in PCSSD as "schools on the move" in its latest report. Congrats to CATO, COLLEGE STATION, DAISY BATES, HARRIS, PINE FOREST, SHERWOOD and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY as well as MAUMELLE, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE. These schools made significant progress on their Public School Ratings and ESSA School Index Reports.
READ MORE: https://www.pcssd.org/article/913578
Our list and found is overflowing with coats and lunch boxes. If your child has left their jacket or lunch box at school please remind them to look through the list and found located on the books right outside the lunchroom door.
Today is Substitute Educator Day and PCSSD is so thankful for those who step in to substitute teach our students to ensure they are receiving an excellent education, even when the teacher can't be there. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Education Support Professionals Day. Thank you to our amazing front office staffs across PCSSD and their dedication to our schools and students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Lucky Tray Days are back! Every Wednesday in November, elementary students should check the bottom of their trays because Chartwells will be handing out prizes if your tray is the lucky tray! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Young Readers Week and November is National Family Literacy Month. We are encouraging families to incorporate reading/writing into daily routines, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage storytelling and writing stories. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is American Education Week. This week celebrates everyone in the District and their contributions to providing quality education to our students. Thank you to all of PCSSD's dedicated staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is World Kindness Day! Show some kindness today by reaching out to a friend you haven't talked to in a while, share a compliment with someone, or treat someone to a cup of coffee. How will you show kindness today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Nearly a dozen PCSSD schools have earned the designation of “certified” from AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination). One additional school has been designated as “emerging schoolwide.”
https://www.pcssd.org/article/903838
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Reminder: our book fair starts on Monday and lasts all week (November 14 -18). The book fair will be open before school each day from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. for families to shop and anytime throughout the school day. Check out some of the items here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cato.
Today we honor our Veterans who have served and are serving our country to protect our freedoms here and abroad. Thank you to our military men and women! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This week is National School Psychology Week and we want to say a big thank you to the PCSSD School Psychologists who are dedicated to helping our students across the District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reminder: RSVP for Thanksgiving family meal is due tomorrow 11/10/2022. Cost is $5 for adults- cash only. Please include the number of guest attending. The Thanksgiving family meal is next Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Lucky Tray Days are back! Every Wednesday in November, elementary students should check the bottom of their trays because Chartwells will be handing out prizes if your tray is the lucky tray! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's National STEM/STEAM Day! PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Luttrell says, "STEM education tends to focus on logical thought processes, critical thinking/problem-solving, and reasoning. These help students develop mental habits to build success." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Our book fair is next week (November 14 - 18). The book fair will be open before school each day from 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. for families to shop and anytime throughout the school day. Check out some of the items here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/cato.
See you next week!
Today is Election Day! Be sure to make your plan to vote today - polls are open until 7:30 p.m. tonight. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
