This week is Arkansas Peace Week. Organizations from around the state are coming together to promote peacemaking in our society and raise awareness of organizations working to build a lasting peace in Arkansas. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Be Mighty Little Rock is encouraging neighbors across Pulaski County to fill the Little Free Pantries in their neighborhoods with non-perishable foods or other items, like hygiene products. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Educators use attendance to engage families & children. Absences drop when families understand what their children are learning & feel welcome & supported. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
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Today is Thank a Police Officer Day. Police officers dedicate their lives to serving and protecting our community. How can you thank a police officer today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.Did you know that women are more likely to attempt suicide, but men are 4x more likely to die by suicide?
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
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Today is Constitution Day! Today we celebrate the adoption of the United States Constitution, which happened on this day in 1787 by delegates to the Constitutional Convention at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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Temperatures may still be in the 90s, but we're loving football in the fall! Week 3 kicks off at 7pm with three PCSSD high school games. Good luck to all of our student-athletes! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Thank you to the dedicated PCSSD Law Enforcement partners: Arkansas State Police, Little Rock Police, Maumelle Police, Pulaski County Sheriff, and Sherwood Police.
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Healthy habits start in the morning. September is Better Breakfast Month AND National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It is important for people of all ages to start your mornings with a healthy and balanced breakfast. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A group of 5th graders recently challenged Principal Harris to a game of basketball during recess. Little did they know that Mrs. Harris would recruit a few others to join her for the game. Shout out to Assistant Principal Claassen and Coach McDonald for joining the team. But the secret weapon was Ms. Bontiff - who is 6'5" and a former college basketball player.
Who do you think won the recess matchup?
Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! We celebrate the achievements, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans from September 15-October 15 each year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) lessons are discovered through work and play. It is fun to see students of all ages learn that STEM is Lit! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day. Here at PCSSD, our students often "take over" by having a voice in the food served through the Chartwells Student Choice program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National Arts in Education Week and we are celebrating the arts across PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Grandparents Day! Be on the lookout for photos from our elementary school Grandparents Day celebrations. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement & giving young people a good chance for success. http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
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We will always remember September 11, 2001.
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ARKids Read is looking for literacy tutors for area students. Registration is now open for the 1-hour/week commitment. Training, materials, and resources are provided. Register: https://arkidsread.org/volunteer/
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and today is World Suicide Prevention Day. The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides a number of resources for those having thoughts of self-harm and their loves ones.
https://nami.org/home
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This week and next, Chartwells is hosting Discovery Kitchen events at several PCSSD elementary schools. These events connect nutrition with cooking demonstrations and allow students to try something new. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
