Classie the Elf is ready for virtual learning in Ms. Garmon's class at BAKER ELEMENTARY. We love how creative our teachers can be when it comes to incorporating holiday cheer for virtual students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mrs. Henry's 4th grade math students are practicing, "marking the text" the AVID way.
Looking for fun, socially distanced holiday activities? Check out this list of places to see holiday lights in central Arkansas from Little Rock Family: https://www.littlerockfamily.com/post/27930/places-to-see-holiday-lights-in-central-arkansas
Another surprise treat from Baker’s PTO.
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. The CDC has a Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign encouraging adult to make handwashing part of their everyday life, along with encouraging parents to wash their hands to set a good example for their kids.
The Arkansas Department of Education is partnering with Nettleton STEAM School in Jonesboro to offer Arkansas students a unique opportunity to witness a conversation with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Learn more about the event here:
http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4606
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. The CDC encourages the use of hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available. When using hand sanitizer, apply the gel product and rub hands together covering hands and fingers until dry. This should take around 20 seconds.
Classie the Elf is ready for virtual learning in Ms. Garmon's class. We love how creative our teachers can be when it comes to incorporating holiday cheer for virtual students. Where will we spot Classie next!?
Academies of Central Arkansas hosted its inaugural career exposure event for freshmen this week. We're thankful to businesses who exhibited virtually to speak with our students about career opportunities.We're proud to partner with Little Rock School District North Little Rock School District Jacksonville North Pulaski School District for this endeavor!
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We appreciate our Awesome PTO!!! They are always treating us.
Mrs. Conklin 2nd grade students played a game of "Elf, Elf, Santa" during recess.
4th grade students in Mrs. Jones' science class conducted research for Santa. He likes a cookie that absorbs a lot of milk. Students tested Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and Nilla Wafers to see which cookie absorbs the most milk. Which cookies do you think are Santa's favorite?
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. There IS a proper way to wash your hands:
Wet hands w/ clean, running water (warm or cold)
Apply soap
Scrub front & back of hands, between fingers, & under nails for 20 sec
Rinse hands w/ clean, running water
Dry hands using a clean towel
November is Native American Heritage Month. Programs across the country work tirelessly to preserve the stories and heritage of the original inhabitants of the land. But some tribes are keeping traditions alive, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Today is World AIDS Day. Today we unite in the fight against HIV. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and was the first ever global health day.
Dr. Monica Meadows is a Gifted & Talented Facilitator at College Station & Daisy Bates elementaries. She is helping other educators reach students from low-income homes by contributing to a new book, "Unlocking Potential."
https://www.pcssd.org/article/355379?org=pcssd
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It is National Handwashing Awareness Week. According to the CDC we should watch our hands before AND after:
- Touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
- Touching your mask
- Entering and leaving a public place
- Touching a surface that may be frequently touched by other people
The Little Rock Zoo is opening their Zoofari Virtual Winter Break Camp this December so that students can continue learning while away from school for a couple of weeks. Find out more information at: https://www.pcssd.org/article/355473?org=pcssd
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4th grade science students at BAKER ELEMENTARY are studying animal adaptations and how they help living things survive. Students modeled bird beaks, bird food and learned how different shaped beaks help birds eat their food. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will offer a full-time, 100% online school for students in K-12 next school year (different than our virtual template this year). DRIVEN Virtual Academy will provide flexibility with self-paced options, mentoring programs, and more. If you are interested in DRIVEN Virtual Academy, please complete this survey: https://forms.gle/7QyEFXtzrcec8kMFA
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