Back to School Tip #4: Know your Nutrition Needs
💲Create a *free* EZ School Pay account to make cafeteria payments & more!
🍴Check out menus, apply for free & reduced lunch, and learn about Provision 2.
All the details are here: https://trst.in/Jp2EYn #pcssdproud #serveall
Back to School Tip #3: Make Smart Purchases
✏️You can order school supplies directly from your school website with a click of a button!
💻 Every student is provided a chromebook! Buy insurance to avoid unwanted costs.
Learn more: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall
Back to School Tip #2: Review Rules
🏫 Make plans to be present. PCSSD allows 10 absences/semester
👕 Dress to learn by following dress code policies
📕Review all policies in our 24-25 parent/student handbook
Check out all 3 topics: https://trst.in/53xJWs #pcssdproud #serveall
Back to School Tip #1: Mark Your Calendars!
🔔 Learn start & end times on our bell schedule page. Pro tip: Times vary at secondary schools.
📅 Find district dates on the PCSSD calendar & campus-specific events on your school page.
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The first day of school is just two weeks away! As we count down, we'll share all our Back to School page has to offer. Hint: It's your one stop for supply lists, media consent form, dress code, bell schedule & more! GET STARTED: https://www.pcssd.org/page/back-to-school
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Did you know? According to the CDC, vaccines help protect the kids in your life from these 17 diseases. Check out the full list here: https://trst.in/dZBVNZ #pcssdproud #serveall
It was an exciting morning in PCSSD! Our school based health clinic celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dozens were in attendance, including board member Tina Ward, Sen. Linda Chesterfield, members from ADH and many more. We're excited to bring this clinic to students and staff in PCSSD this school year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pre-School Clinic Hours:
August 13, 7am - 4:30pm
August 15, 7am - 12pm
School Schedule Clinic Hours start August 19:
Monday - Thursday, 7am - 4:30pm
Friday, 7am - 11am
AR tax free weekend starts tomorrow! Families can purchase school supplies and clothes without paying tax. See details here: https://trst.in/I8KuTi
Visit our Back to School page for supply lists & the 24-25 dress code: https://trst.in/gi3FeQ
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It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Neely Claassen of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY makes an impact: “I am authentic, treating all students with respect, lending a listening ear, and creating new, enriching experiences for students.”
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The United Nations established the International Day of Friendship in 2011 to encourage peace and build bridges between communities. You can celebrate by simply reconnecting with a friend or take things up a notch by hosting a party. #pcssdproud #serveall
Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michele Pickett of ROBINSON ELEMENTARY: "While traveling, play games. Finding the letters of the alphabet from signs and license plates helps students practice reading and learn about the world around them!" #pcssdproud #serveall
The Olympics are officially in full swing! Want to incorporate your own version at home? PBS Kids has you covered with 9 backyard games to create your own Olympic games at home. Try them out and tell us which one is your favorite: https://trst.in/VsfFbh
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Today is the official opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. You can watch the opening ceremony this afternoon at 12:30pm (TV: https://trst.in/r8pyc7). There are at least 24 Olympians with ties to Arkansas representing 8 different countries in this year's Games. https://trst.in/MbPyna #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Lisa Smith of CRYSTAL HILL makes an impact: "I recognize that childhood trauma exists & work to make trauma-informed decisions that promote safety, transparency & increased time in the classroom." #pcssdproud #serveall
SAVE THE DATE! Our back to school open house will take place on Thursday, August 15 at Baker Elementary. Time slots are broken down by last name as follows:
A - H -- 4:45pm - 5:15pm
I - N -- 5:30pm - 6:00pm
O - Z -- 6:15pm - 6:45pm
We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 14 to kick off the new school year!
Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Stephanie Franklin of SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH: "Engage students in activities that use math in everyday activities like helping with the household budget, measuring ingredients or calculating gas mileage." #pcssdproud #serveall
We love our partnership with Economics Arkansas! Our very own Mrs. Garmon was invited to speak and present three very talented former students with her to the event. Cashel Deere, Simon Wu and Emma Gulick represented their former 2nd grade class and talked about the Baker Bazaar and how economics is an everyday life skill that all kids can learn! Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, was also invited to the event and had the chance to hear from Steve Forbes as the keynote speaker! Way to go, Baker!
It's National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here's how Morgan Dickerson of MAUMELLE HIGH works to make an impact: "I always try to give scholars the tools to be better. ... When I see an opportunity to offer help and suggestions to them, I do."
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Taking cues from the calendar emoji, World Emoji Day is celebrated on 📅 July 17 📅. This fun holiday is the perfect time to send an emoji-filled message to your friends and family. Drop your 3 most recent emojis in the comments!
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Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this tip from Michelle Camp of ROBINSON HIGH: "A summer job for high school students provides valuable real-world experience, teaching them responsibility, time management and the importance of a strong work ethic. Summer jobs can enhance college applications by demonstrating initiative and experience." #pcssdproud #serveall
