It was definitely a *Good Friday* at Pine Forest Elementary with some nice treats to wrap up a busy week of testing. Special thanks to Chartwells for the fruit tray, Chick-fil-A (courtesy Dr. Janice Warren, assistant superintendent of student services) and Sonic Drinks (from the PFES admin team). Our 3rd-5th graders who finished their tests celebrated this afternoon with sno cones!
As we continue our School Library Month celebration, we're showing our Maumelle feeder Teacher Librarians some love! They support our students in so many ways, from curating resources, teaching information literacy and supporting student research. #pcssdproud #serveall
Pine Forest Elementary is proud to announce our 2024-2025 support staff of the year - Ms. Jessie Thomas! We are so thankful to have Ms. Thomas on our team as our Registrar. She will represent Pine Forest Elementary to compete for the title of PCSSD Support Staff of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Thomas!
Part of our observation of Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day is a chance to wear purple in support of our military families. This special day recognizes the resilience and sacrifices of military children.
Shout out to our Purple Star schools: WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON and SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY.
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Pine Forest Elementary is proud to announce our 2024-2025 teacher of the year - Ms. Amanda Fowlkes! We are so thankful to have Ms. Fowlkes on our team. She is truly an inspiration for our students! She will represent Pine Forest Elementary to compete for the title of PCSSD Teacher of the Year! Congrats, Ms. Fowlkes!
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and the 2025 theme is Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives. Across PCSSD, OTs inspire hope & change lives by helping students develop skills they need in the classroom, like fine & gross motor skills, sensory processing & more. #pcssdproud #serveall
Tax day is this week! Use this weekend to finish up your taxes and make sure they are postmarked by Tuesday, April 15.
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Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Passover! This major Jewish holiday celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and will begin this evening with a ceremonial meal called a seder. #pcssdproud #serveall
Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD! We are always hiring support staff positions, including bus drivers, student nutrition, paraprofessionals, office, and more. Find out more about openings at our Career Expo on May 3. Details here: https://www.pcssd.org/career-expo
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And last but not least, we are spotlighting our MAUMELLE feeder Assistant Principals as we round out our National Assistant Principals Week celebration. Their dedication and leadership play a vital role in shaping the future of our students! #pcssdproud #serveall
Are you ready to fill every shelf in PCSSD classrooms? Starting now, every donation for books on @Donorschoose will be doubled, while funds last. 📚 Let’s help our students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books. https://bit.ly/4iNpooJ
On National Student-Athlete Day, we celebrate our goal-setter and go-getter athletes who work hard in the classroom and on the field (or ... court, track, mat, pool, pitch...). Keep up the hard work and continue set the standard for excellence! #pcssdproud #serveall
Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD and join us at the 2025 PCSSD Career Expo!
Details:
🗓️ May 3 | 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
📍Mills University Studies High School | 708 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
Learn more: https://trst.in/29V0ik
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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
2nd graders at Pine Forest visited the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center in Little Rock this week. There they learned about wetlands and animals native to Arkansas, and participated in a scavenger hunt around the center. Afterwards they enjoyed lunch and time together as a grade at the River Market Park.
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
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
