On the final day before Spring Break, Mrs. Csege's AVID 7 Elective Class engaged in activities designed to enhance their verbal communication and problem-solving abilities. Students formed groups to play board games that simulate real-life scenarios, providing an enjoyable opportunity to practice relational skills. The class combined learning with fun, strengthening their interpersonal connections in the process.
March is Greek-American Heritage Month! 🇬🇷 Did you know? The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters—alpha & beta. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're on Spring Break this week. All schools and District offices will be closed March 24-28. We'll see everyone back on Monday, March 31. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #serveall
The Library Learning Center was *the* place to be earlier this week. Thanks to Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, our students have new books to add to their reading shelves! Goodwill stopped by and donated books for all of our students. What a great treat before Spring Break!
It's World Poetry Day! Take a deep dive into this playful, emotional literary art as a family by reading the work of each Young People’s Poet Laureate! Start exploring here: https://trst.in/caZyje #pcssdproud #serveall
The date of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) is a nod to the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Find out how to spread awareness and take action for people with Down syndrome: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
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It's officially Spring! Look out for signs that Spring has sprung: warmer, longer days, more rain and flowers in bloom! 🌷What's your favorite thing about Spring? #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Athletic Training Month! In PCSSD, athletic trainers play a vital role in the development and healthcare of student athletes. Special thanks to Zankhana Patel, Shadaveya McPhereson, and Dylan Thompson for helping our athletes achieve their goals while staying injury-free!
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Beginning March 18, students who do not have their school issued ID, worn around their neck, will be placed in ISS, in school suspension, for the remainder of the day. Once a new school ID is purchased, students may return to class. IDs have to be purchased before 9:30 in the morning. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
♻️The 2025 theme for Global Recycling Day is Recycling Heroes! ♻️ How can your family join this global effort? It can be as easy as drinking from reusable bottles or recycling aluminum cans. Share your recycling tips below. #pcssdproud #serveall#pcssdproud #serveall
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Many Americans join this celebration of Irish heritage by wearing green. Other traditions include enjoying parades, Irish dancing and traditional foods like corned beef and cabbage. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Irish-American Heritage Month! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 DID YOU KNOW? At least 9 signers of the Declaration of Independence had an Irish background. Learn more about how these Irish founders supported the creation of the U.S. https://trst.in/0RhBsR
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"Music ... It's uplifting, it's encouraging, it's strengthening." - Aretha Franklin
We continue our celebration of Music in Our Schools Month by spotlighting the MAUMELLE feeder. Let us know in the comments if you're a Maumelle band or choir alum! #pcssdproud #serveall
Last week March 6-8 the Maumelle Middle School Choir participated in Region 2 Choral Performance Assessment and Solo & Ensemble Festival at Sylvan Hills High School. The Stinger Singers (7/8 Treble Choir) performed well, on March 6th, at CPA scoring an Excellent rating on stage and a Superior rating in the Sight-reading Room. The MMS Tenor Bass Chorus attended Solo & Ensemble on March 8th, where they also received a rating of Excellent. We had several students attend Solo & Ensemble Festival to present Solos and Duets. MMS Students scoring Superior include: Kavion Johnson- Solo, Kaedyn Walters - solo, London Williams & Kavion Johnson - duet. MMS Students scoring Excellent include: Thea Olmstead - solo, London Williams - solo, Trinity Johnson - solo, Cailyn Weaver - solo, Charlotte Skidmore - solo. Congratulations to all of these students. Maumelle Middle School is so proud of you and the way you represented what it means to be a Stinger!!!!
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be here soon! SAVE THE DATE for April 7-11 and get ready to explore new books!https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maumellemiddleschool
Ms. Washam's Life Skills' class participated in Basketball Skills and Drills with Special Olympics. All students participated and won medals! They have worked very hard in PE class to improve their skills, so this event was quite an accomplishment! A very special "thank you" to every staff member who went above and beyond to help these wonderful students! Everyone enjoyed lunch at Chuy's afterwards. Go Stingers!!!
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
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
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
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
