REMINDER! Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are open from 12 - 6 pm at each school. District offices will be open for normal business hours (8 am - 4:30 pm). #pcssdproud #serveall
It's football Friday and all 4 high schools are in action! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS! Reminder: tickets can be purchased online (https://gofan.co/) and games are live-streamed (https://trst.in/rqkbXA) #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx
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PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
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This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall
This week is Arkansas Peace Week! The theme this year is "Make Peace our Natural State." Check the school Facebook pages for Peace Week activities in our schools.
https://arkansaspeaceweek.com/
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Today is Constitution Day, commemorating this day in 1787 and the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronically absent students miss out not only on instruction but all the other things schools provide like meals, counseling, and socialization.
https://trst.in/RuPS0C
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that aggressive behavior, withdrawal from community, and reckless behavior can be warning signs of suicide?
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
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Happy Rosh Hashanah! PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health.
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Central Arkansas Water visited Maumelle High skilled trades class this week for their first co-teaching opportunity within the Academies. Four field experts share their stories about their career path with CAW. Students worked with guidance from these experts on reassembling water meters based on diagrams. Students also learned how to use the leak detection equipment. Thanks for the visit, Central Arkansas Water!
STEM programs provide exposure to STEM content and also provide students with opportunities and experiences that increase innovation, encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, build confidence and perseverance, and foster community and collaboration. #pcssdproud #serveall
During the school year, MAUMELLE HIGH has the opportunity to have TWO students represent our school and student body at the monthly Board of Education meetings. Last night, junior Camryn Ford represented our school at September meeting. We're so thankful for her hard work and willingness to represent the Hornets. Way to go, Camryn! Our next rep will be in January.
September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our bodies. The Cleveland Clinic says the morning is when bodies are most insulin-sensitive and suggests fiber-filled carbs for a healthy breakfast.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-you-really-need-to-eat-breakfast/
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The deadline to sign up for Chromebook insurance is September 29! It's only $35 to sign up! Insurance will help you avoid unwanted extra costs if your student's Chromebook is lost, broken or stolen. Sign up today: https://trst.in/C495Cv #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National Arts in Education Week. PCSSD is proud of our fine arts programs and how they impact all aspects of education.
"Grit, industriousness, creativity and resilience are at the center of arts education," said PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light.
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