Our communications team has been busy this summer! The PCSSD website got a little refresh to better share information with our stakeholders. We hope you like the new look! https://youtu.be/QVM3d3akZfA
You can also download our PCSSD app!
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Cheerleaders at MAUMELLE HIGH are learning the importance of giving back. During their fundraiser for new uniforms, the girls held a canned food drive. Donations were given to New Life Church. What a great lesson in community service! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics kick off tonight with the Opening Ceremony.
Which sport are you looking forward to watching the most this Olympics?
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make homemade goop. Goop can shape into balls or ooze between fingers - and it is only 3 ingredients!
http://ow.ly/vgvY50F0scT
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ICMYI: Coach Chris Hill (Football Coach of the Yr) and Nick Smith (Basketball Player of the Yr), both from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH, and MAUMELLE HIGH Ember Smith (Female Wrestler of the Yr) were recognized at the All-Arkansas Preps Banquet on June 19 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Employ stealth learning. Find teaching moments in everyday activities from cooking to writing the grocery list.
http://ow.ly/e90N50F0sb6
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REMINDER: @RRMetro (Rock Region Metro) is offering free rides along route 10 & 18 in NLR to get your vaccination through July 31. Just show the operator verification of your vaccination appointment and you'll ride free to/from your appointment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PBS Kids is offering some fun ideas for families to cool off AND learn during these hot summer days. Teach children about water flow and how to build a dam with these tips: http://ow.ly/o6cj50Fv2Nz
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Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about safe web surfing.
http://ow.ly/uh9i50F0s87
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Did you know there are less 170 days left in the year?! Check out the countdown to these popular holidays. Which one are you looking forward to most? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know the date on the calendar emoji is July 17? That makes today World Emoji Day!
REMINDER: PCSSD is offering weekly boxes of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches for Pulaski County children at 7 PCSSD school locations. This week (week 1), nearly 2300 meals were served to Pulaski County children!! Details: http://ow.ly/tznL50F2mG1
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to decorate rocks. Have children collect rocks and decorate them with paint, stockers, glitter, and other art supplies.
http://ow.ly/uUGm50F0s5n
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Encourage kids to conduct internet research on everyday topics, while keeping their digital citizenship & footprint in mind.
https://www.schoology.com/blog/6-tips-avoiding-summer-slide
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about our city? The Central Arkansas Library System is hosting Little Rock Tales virtually on July 14. Learn more and tune in on Facebook:
https://cals.org/event/little-rock-tales/2021-07-14/
Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to teach children that chatting with strangers online can be devastating.
http://ow.ly/GGir50F0rTO
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PCSSD is looking for bus drivers. Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old and hold a valid commercial driver's license. Applications are available online at pcssd.org or in person at 3924 Neely Road in Little Rock.
https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2314
Pulaski County Youth Services is gearing up for another Skills and Drills session on Saturday, July 17. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfINotQbA019NIR84drZHuks3UGYBKBr55HYT2T8CSsoc1OXA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0Gh_cAJOeAW-2BGiWdLQVlsgHtb6XcOC7EBVh6b3II_ANAU2BKaEsFudw
Have you been watching the new Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Department of Education "Rise and Shine" programming on PBS Kid? The programming provides engaging lessons for K-5 on your TV!
Grades K-2 - 8 a.m.
Grades 3-5 - 9:45 a.m.
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REMINDER: ESS Michigan (Will Sub) will host its a summer sub training on Monday, July 12. Choose from a morning or afternoon session. This is only if you missed the June training. Apply at ess.com prior to the meeting
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