In honor of Father's Day, we give you a dad-tastic fun fact. Did you know that the word "dad" was first recorded in the 1500s? Its inspiration is from ... drumroll ... many babies' first word "dada." Wishing all our PCSSD dads & father-figures a great day!
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🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸 Here's a pop quiz as we celebrate the symbol of our nation. How many times has the U.S. flag been modified since 1777? If you said 27 times, great job! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Family Health & Fitness Day! Here's a small step with big health benefits: Taking a post-dinner family walk. It's a simple way to stay active together, plus, it can help boost moods and family bonding. How do you stay active with your family? #pcssdproud #serveall
As we continue to celebrate Great Outdoors Month, we have more fun to share! Check out these 7 summer-perfect Arkansas swimming holes: https://trst.in/IkDWKG Has your family ever taken a dip at any of these spots? Let us know your favorite!
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Maumelle Basketball will be hosting their annual kids camp July 21-23! This camp helps your child (boys and girls) learn the basic fundamentals of basketball, play a lot of fun games, competitions, form new friendships, and have a blast with our amazing coaches and players!
SIGN UP: https://bit.ly/4e0fqz6
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month! Did you know that the Caribbean is home to over 700 islands? 🌴 Celebrate the vibrant culture & contributions of Caribbean Americans by cooking a Caribbean-inspired meal or learning more through a Caribbean author.
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Get ready for a summer of fun at CALS with their Summer Kickoff Party at the Children's Library this Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. And don't forget to register for the CALS Summer Reading Program here: https://cals.org/summer
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There's a reason Arkansas is called the Natural State! Our home state offers endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. During Great Outdoors Month, we'll share weekly Arkansas-based get-out-there inspiration. First up, 5 family-friendly hikes: https://trst.in/E62a1s
Starting NEXT week, PCSSD will offer 5-day meal boxes every Thursday for households with children ages 2-18. There will be 2 pick up locations: MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH & CATO ELEMENTARY. Boxes can be picked up 7-10am. https://trst.in/zitYEg
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June is National Hunger Awareness Month, the perfect time to highlight Be Mighty, a program that connects kids & teens with meals at CALS locations. Here's Be Mighty Little Rock's summer meal schedule (click Food Access): https://trst.in/p9uwJl #pcssdproud #serveall
Have you heard? May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Support strong communication skills by reading with your child daily 📚✨ Great tips for all ages here: https://trst.in/RxfvkH #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy last day of school to our students! What's on your summer schedule? Let us know in the comments with a GIF or emoji! 🤿 🏖️ ⛺️ 🗓️ 📚 #pcssdproud #serveall
Today we honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces who died during military service. "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." — Eleanor Roosevelt
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. One reason May was chosen to celebrate the contributions of AAPI people is Golden Spike Day. The transcontinental railroad, built with the help of many Chinese workers, was completed on May 10, 1869. #pcssdproud #serveall
Have a child interested in soccer? Register for the Maumelle Hornet Youth Soccer Camp to improve skills with drills and have a little bit of competitive fun!
⚽ Camp for ages 2-3: Cost - $20 | Date - July 21, 9 am - 45 minute session
🥅 Camp for ages 4-12: Cost - $60 | Dates - July 21 & 22, 9 am-12 pm
Early bird registration (by July 1st) guarantees a t-shirt. Click on the link below to sign up and view more details!
https://forms.gle/214p54rgt5SXcShs7
**Registration closes July 18th. Please contact Coach Neal at nneal0051@pcssd.org, or Coach Kamby at 501-791-4842 for any questions.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a celebration of the more than 350-year history of Jewish people living and contributing to communities across the U.S. #pcssdproud #serveall
What a great Field Day at Oak Grove! Thank you to Coach White and the student athletes from Maumelle High School for your support. We thanks to the parents who volunteered and the tired teachers who are sleeping well tonight!
Rain or shine--Field Day is a GO for tomorrow, Tuesday May 20th. Games will begin at 9:00. Only approved volunteers may attend. Please arrange with your child's teacher how you can help. In the afternoon, we will have the Fire Department here to spray us down with the water hose! Please wear some old shoes that are ok to get muddy, and let your child what is ok to get wet in the afternoon. If it's sunny, don't forget sunscreen or a hat! We will have bottles of water to help keep everyone hydrated. Stay tuned for some fun-filled pictures tomorrow night!
Today is National Speech-Language Pathologists Day! Across PCSSD, SLPs help students with speech, thought organization, comprehension and more. Thank you for all you do! #pcssdproud #serveall
Thursday night PCSSD honored teacher and support staff of the year from each school. Congratulations to Ashlea Blakely, Oak Grove's Teacher of the Year and Janet Peach, OGE's Support Staff of the Year. These two make a great team and do good things for all kids! We are proud of you, Ms. Blakely and Mrs. Peach!