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SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH principal, Mr. Yvone West, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Parents can involve students in vacation planning: Calculating distance, mapping directions, and times to help critical thinking."
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Registration is open for before and/or after care for the 2022-2023 school year. This program is only offered at Baker, Chenal, Crystal Hill, Robinson, Sylvan Hills and William Jefferson Clinton. Learn more and sign up here: https://trst.in/xIVASh
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator says "Active listening is so important for children. Let kids know what they say is meaningful. This helps build deeper relationships."
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Exercise, play, workout, run, ride a bike, skateboard, scooter, jump rope for 60 minutes a day."
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PCSSD is excited to announce our new deputy superintendent, Dr. Sonya Whitfield! Dr. Whitfield served as principal at BAKER ELEMENTARY since 2015 and 3 other PCSSD elementary schools before that. Can't wait to see Dr. Whitfield excel in this role! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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PCSSD schools will offer a before and after care (BAC) program to families in a new partnership with Right at School. The program offers before and after care options for students. The program will start in the 22-23 school year at 6 PCSSD elementary schools: Baker, Chenal, Crystal Hill, Robinson, Sylvan Hills and William Jefferson Clinton. Learn more here: www.rightatschool.com/districts/pulaski-county-ar/
MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read at least 15-20 minutes a night to keep your reading levels progressing. Keep a journal of your reading by writing what you read about."
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PCSSD elementary and middle school principals spent the week at the NAESP principal conference in Louisville, KY. Leaders from across the country sharpened leadership skills, knowledge around how federal policies and programs impact education. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY principal, Dr. Taniesa Moore says, "Take the time to "see" each child. Listen with your heart. Respond with love and respect."
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Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher with PCSSD? Our partner, WillSub, is now hiring substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year! For a limited time, background checks are free. Learn more and apply online: https://trst.in/xCpvSj
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Practice and review multiplication numbers 0-12 written and verbally."
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Today is Global Hug Your Kids Day to celebrate the relationship between parents and children. This is one more reason to express the love you have for your children! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that the calendar emoji is today's date? Happy World Emoji Day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Be Mighty Little Rock teamed up with Central Arkansas Libraries to launch the "Little Free Pantry" program at 7 libraries around Little Rock.
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Future Senator football is back for the 2022-2023 school year! Registration is now up for students entering kindergarten through 6th grade in the Robinson feeder schools. Head over to futuresenator.net to register today!
DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Masako Christian, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"I encourage students to experience fun places in Arkansas. Students also learn a lot by participating in outdoor activities."
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