Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Encourage entrepreneurship: a lemonade stand, mowing lawns, making crafts, or other skills your child wants to explore. http://ow.ly/sMPJ50F0rIl #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Avoiding the Summer Slide
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Arkansas PBS and Arkansas Department of Education are premiering "Rise and Shine" programming on Tuesday, July 6. PBS Kids programming, along with engaging lessons for K-5 will be available on your TV. Grades K-2 - 8 a.m. Grade 3-5 - 9:45 a.m. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
This summer, a group of all-star educators are bringing the magic of the classroom straight to your home with RISE AND SHINE! Help your kids jumpstart their mornings with televised mini-lessons provided by Arkansas teachers and a hand-picked selection of educational programming from Arkansas PBS. WHO: You! K-5 students and their families WHAT: Arkansas educators and statewide partners will provide customized content - including the PBS KIDS programs you love - and engaging lessons for K-5 students, delivered right to your television or streaming device. Summer learning essentials offered at no cost to you! WHEN: Premiering Tuesday, July 6, and continuing every weekday for six weeks. Grades K-2 will begin daily at 8 a.m. Grades 3-5 will start at 9:45 a.m. WHERE: Tune in to Arkansas PBS, stream at myarpbs.org/watchlive or watch on-demand through the Engage Arkansas PBS app/PBS Video app/streaming devices. See all the ways to watch at myarpbs.org/watch. WHY: To keep kids learning and prevent them from losing what they learned over the school year, often called the "summer slide" myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine
BOOK IT! is back! The program motivates children to read through praise, recognition, and pizza. When students meet their reading goal, they are awarded a reading certificate which is good for a free one-topping personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut! https://www.bookitprogram.com/programs/book-it/digital
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
pizza
Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to help students understand data privacy. http://ow.ly/zoDk50F0rB6 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Social Media Safety
School supply lists are now posted for the 2021-2022 school year. Click here to get a list of the school supplies for each grade at BAKER ELEMENTARY! https://baker.pcssd.org/o/baker-elementary/page/school-supply-lists--229 Have a great rest of your summer!
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
school supplies
Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make DIY chalk bombs. Fill water balloons with a washable chalk-paint mixture, draw targets on the ground, and have fun! http://ow.ly/2Qfc50F0rzD #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Fun Outdoor Activities
Graduate students at Cappella are partnering with Alpha Kappa Theta to offer FREE virtual tutoring all summer long. Tutoring services are available for elementary, middle and high school students in reading and math. Contact info is on the flyer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Free Virtual Tutoring, aktvirtualtutoring@gmail.com
Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Explore the great outdoors. Take a hike, take note of animals and plant species, visit a local farm, or event plant a garden. http://ow.ly/FKxu50F0ryB #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Avoiding the Summer Slide
Everyone deserves affordable internet at home & the opportunities that come with it. Help close the #DigitalDivide through the Federal Communications Commission 's Emergency Broadband Benefit in collaboration with Heartland Forward . Learn more: https://getemergencybroadband.org/ #pcsspdroud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Get connected with a federal discount on internet service at home. To find out if you qualify. go to: GetEmergencyBroadband.org or call (833) 511-0311
Conectate con un descuento federal para tener servicio de Internet en casa para hogares elegibles. Para ver si calificas, vista: GetEmergencyBroadband.org or call (833) 511-0311
ESS Michigan (Will Sub) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD! They will be hosting an informational meeting and sub training on Thursday, June 24. Choose from a morning or afternoon session. Apply at ess.com prior to the meeting #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
will sub flyer
Two local bowling alleys are participating in the Kids Bowl Free program. Students are eligible for 2 free bowls per day through the entire summer at Millennium Bowl in North Little Rock and Professor Bowl West in Little Rock. Learn more and sign up: https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/index.php
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Kids Bowl Free
Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to help students learn their G.U.I.D.E. for Life. http://ow.ly/3Wpz50F0ruo #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Social Media Safety
It's the first official day of summer! How are you celebrating? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
First Day of Summer
“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” —Unknown Happy Father’s Day to all the father figures out there. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Happy Father's Day
On June 19, 1865 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control and ensure all enslaved people be freed. Juneteenth, as it is now known, honors the end to slavery in the US & is considered the longest-running African American holiday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
juneteenth
Teens ages 13-18 get to workout FREE at any 10 Fitness location from May 15 - Sept. 1. Create positive summer memories and get them off the couch, off their phones and off to living an active, confident lifestyle! Details: www.10fitness.com/freeteensummer #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
10 fitness free teen summer
Shout out to the ROBINSON HIGH cheer squad who had a successful trip to the NCA cheer camp last week. The girls worked hard and learned a lot as a team. A special shout out to Rayla Johnson on being selected as an All-American Cheerleader. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
RHS Cheerleaders
RHS Cheerleaders
RHS Cheerleaders
RHS Cheerleaders
Who's ready for some summer fun with Pulaski County Youth Services? PCYS created a Photo Scavenger Hunt as a chance to get outdoors and win prizes! Check out the details on the scavenger picture and get it done by Friday, June 25. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Summer Fun
Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to build a backyard bonfire. Enjoy some hot dogs and s'mores, sing campfire songs, or tell stories around the fire. http://ow.ly/ijiH50F0rgj #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Fun Outdoor Activities
Juneteenth is celebrated annually to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Learn more about some of the activities happening in Little Rock on Saturday, June 19 and the Juneteenth Arkansas Festival: www.juneteentharkansas.com
almost 4 years ago, PCSSD
Juneteenth Freedom Day - June 19 - Vendors and More - African American History in progress - parade 10am-12pm - Saturday, June 19th, 2021 - Interstate Park - Festival 12pm-4pm - www.juneteentharkansas.com