December is Read a New Book Month! 2022 is wrapping up, but we want to know how many new books you read this year. And we challenge you to beat that total in 2023! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is the United Nations Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Dignity, Freedo, and Justice for All. This marks the 75th anniversary of the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Reminder: The Innovation Hub is hosting their Community Night of Coding tonight! They will have activities available for all ages, including MicroBits, Robots, GingerbRED Team, and more! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that PCSSD partners with My Payments Plus to allow parents to easily monitor and add funds to their child's account for school meals?
www.mypaymentsplus.com
We also partner with Nutrislice to provide menus on the school websites. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
December 7, 1941 - a date that will live in infamy. National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance commemorates the attacks on U.S. battleships in Hawaii, killing 2,403 Americans and injuring nearly 1,200 more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is Computer Science Education Week. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, encourages schools to "introduce students to the unique world of computer science and advocate for equity/opportunity for students to learn computer science." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Special Education Day. Today we celebrate our differences, our similarities, and everything that makes us all special and unique.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/special-education-services
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Maumelle High School basketball coaches will be hosting "Skills and Drills" sessions every Saturday starting this weekend. The basketball sessions are open to 5th and 6th grade girls who are interested in sharpening their basketball skills. The sessions will be at the Maumelle HS basketball gym from 9am - 11am every Saturday (except during winter break). Best of all - it's free! We hope to see you Saturday.
Today is World AIDS Day. This day is observed each year to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses and help end HIV. This year's theme is "Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. PCSSD abides by the McKinney Vento Act to ensure the educational rights and protections for all children and youth experiencing homelessness and in need of foster care.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/mckinney-vento-act-homeless-foster-resources
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Lucky Tray Days are back! Every Wednesday in November, elementary students should check the bottom of their trays because Chartwells will be handing out prizes if your tray is the lucky tray! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to promote generosity. GivingTuesday.org offers many options to give back today from donating money, helping a neighbor, volunteering, donating food, and many more. How are you giving today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It is Cyber Monday. What gifts are you looking for online today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Small Business Saturday! Shop small and shop local this holiday season! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's Black Friday! Are you shopping for deals today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Thanksgiving from PCSSD to you and your family! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National American Indian Heritage Month when we celebrate the traditions, culture, and history of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Just a reminder: all schools are closed for fall break this week! District offices will be open Monday (Nov. 21) - Wednesday (Nov. 23) during regular business hours. All PCSSD offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Happy Fall Break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System is partnering with Arkansas PBS to sponsor a Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive. Community members are asked to donate new or gently worn sweaters and other cold weather clothing through Nov. 30. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Adoption Day. At PCSSD we are thankful for the adoptive families in our district. Find out more information about becoming and adoptive or foster family: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/children-family-services/
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