Sylvan Hills Elementary

UPDATE: check out the story on the news this morning (Thursday): https://bit.ly/44ZeJQo 1st and 2nd grade students got a special treat today! KATV morning anchor, Cassandra Webb, visited our school to read to students. She read "Dragons Love Tacos" (who doesn't love tacos?!?) and then students had the chance to ask questions about being in the news. She even interviewed a few students for a future segment on KATV. Thanks for coming, Mrs. Webb!

September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall

This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall

This week is Arkansas Peace Week! The theme this year is "Make Peace our Natural State." Check the school Facebook pages for Peace Week activities in our schools. https://arkansaspeaceweek.com/ #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Constitution Day, commemorating this day in 1787 and the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronically absent students miss out not only on instruction but all the other things schools provide like meals, counseling, and socialization. https://trst.in/RuPS0C #pcssdproud #serveall

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that aggressive behavior, withdrawal from community, and reckless behavior can be warning signs of suicide? https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide #pcssdproud #serveall

Happy Rosh Hashanah! PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health. #pcssdproud #serveall

It's another football Friday! This week SYLVAN HILLS and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while ROBINSON HIGH will be at home. All games kick off at 7 p.m. and, as a reminder, the games are available via livestream: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ. #pcssdproud #serveall

STEM programs provide exposure to STEM content and also provide students with opportunities and experiences that increase innovation, encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, build confidence and perseverance, and foster community and collaboration. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our bodies. The Cleveland Clinic says the morning is when bodies are most insulin-sensitive and suggests fiber-filled carbs for a healthy breakfast. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-you-really-need-to-eat-breakfast/ #pcssdproud #serveall

The deadline to sign up for Chromebook insurance is September 29! It's only $35 to sign up! Insurance will help you avoid unwanted extra costs if your student's Chromebook is lost, broken or stolen. Sign up today: https://trst.in/C495Cv #pcssdproud #serveall

This is National Arts in Education Week. PCSSD is proud of our fine arts programs and how they impact all aspects of education. "Grit, industriousness, creativity and resilience are at the center of arts education," said PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Patriot Day when we remember the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Never forget. #pcssdproud #serveall

Today is Grandparents Day! Many PCSSD elementary schools are hosting events for grandparents over the next few days. So keep an eye out for dates and times of these events on your school Facebook pages. #pcssdproud #serveall

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism has increased since the pandemic. Addressing this is key to improving graduation rates and academic achievement. https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/ #pcssdproud #serveall