Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from CATO ELEMENTARY principal, Stacy Bottoms: "Spend time in nature, explore trails and parks near your home, or even pitch a tent in the backyard, and then write about their experiences."
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. PBS Kids offers a downloadable reading chart to help families track the books read.
https://trst.in/3CTffz
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE Principal, Zondria Campbell, says: "Principals make a difference by hiring great teachers, planning school wide events to build a positive culture, and setting high expectations."
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson: "Give your family one-half hour every day to read, work math problems, or indulge in fun activities like brain teasers or crossword puzzles."
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This year, Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission honors 30 years of preserving the life and legacy of Dr. King throughout the state. PCSSD is proud to be part of the celebration coverage in the June issue of 501 LIFE magazine. Full story: https://trst.in/IwMWxd #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, says: "All leaders should recognize that whatever they do will make a difference. So pave the way, leaders. Take the risk to meet every child where they are."
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. The Central Arkansas Library System has a number programs on music, magic, and more!
https://cals.org/summer
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to include others in their activities.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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For the second time in just 3 years, PCSSD is excited to announce its teacher of the year has been selected as a regional finalist in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year program (ADE). Congratulations to Ben Light, band director at ROBINSON HIGH!! https://trst.in/1ezb54 #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Guided reading is key to helping children grow in their reading comprehension, so consider choosing a book to read as a family."
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PCSSD will no longer have a uniform requirement for elementary students. All students may wear casual clothes across all grade levels in the District. There are guidelines to follow regarding the dress code based on board policy, found here: https://trst.in/vuE3R6 #pcssdproud
Today we celebrate Independence Day, marking the anniversary of when Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. How are you celebrating today? #pcssdproud
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY Principal, Lisa Smith, says: "I've found the most important way to make a difference in students is by building positive and relatable relationships with scholars and families."
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The Friends of CALS Used Book Sale is set for July 13-15 in the basement of the Main Library (100 Rock Street, Little Rock). This sale offers educators a 25% discount on $1 books (both paperbacks and hardbacks).
https://cals.org/news/friends-of-cals-summer-used-book-sale
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July is designated as French-American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the influences and the contributions that the French have had on the United States in art, culture, language, etiquette, and more. #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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PCSSD Student Nutrition/Chartwells K12 is feeding families this summer with 5-day meal boxes for families with children 18 and under. Boxes are available every Thursday (through Aug. 3) from 7am - 11am at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Sylvan Hills Elementary was one of 7 schools to exit ADE'S Section 1003. In order to achieve this, the schools must have continuous growth in their subpopulations.
Because of this, SHES had the opportunity to present our work to 400 Arkansas educators about our school's growth and provided them with ideas they could use.
Presenters included Bethany Christopher (3rd grade teacher), Ryan Tillar (2nd grade teacher), and Britney Hickman (principal).
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends focusing on recognizing/labeling emotions like happy, sad, curious, disappointed.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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