This is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we want to recognize a number of children's books written by Asian American authors.
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/childrens-books-by-asian-american-authors-and-illustrators
Don’t forget to bring your wheels tomorrow Wheels’ Day. No wheels with motors and bicycles cannot ride the bus.
Today is National School Nurse Day. We say thank you to our dedicated health professionals who serve our students each and every day. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Ritter Communications and Department of Information Services informed us that the Internet and phone lines are fully restored. Thank you for your patience today!
PCSSD is currently experiencing a full internet outage that is also impacting our phone lines. Our IT dept. is working with Ritter Communications and the Dept. of Info. Services to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and will update once the issue has been resolved.
Get active and start feeling better today. Celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month by finding ways to #MoveYourWay and enjoy benefits like reduced stress and a better mood. Want to learn different ways to #GetActive? Check out http://ow.ly/Z1fM50IZn4t
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When is it time to start thinking about mental health? Mental Health America’s resources take us back to the basics with practical resources on starting your mental health journey for life. Learn more: mhanational.org/may
Happy Mother's Day!
AR Kids Read is launching the Literacy Playground this summer! This program will provide fun opportunities for students to play with sounds and words as well as bring stories to life through STEAM activities. Summer volunteer registration is open: https://arkidsread.org/volunteer/
On Monday, PCSSD provided boxed lunches for staff at all schools!
We are so thankful for our hard working teachers and staff who keep our schools running!
Shout out to Taziki's for delivering more than 1200 meals to 26 locations in a 2 hour window. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! We are so thankful for our Student Nutrition department and the dedicated staff who feed our kids every day. Thank you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dr. Charles McNulty joined SYLVAN HILLS HIGH principal Tracy Allen and District personnel, Kristin Herring and Pam Black, to discuss Ford NGL at the Sherwood Chamber monthly meeting yesterday. The team talked about the launch of the Academies of Central Arkansas and how it will benefit schools in the District, specifically the Sylvan Hills feeder schools.
We have enjoyed celebrating our teachers throughout this Teacher Appreciation Week! But let's not let today be the last day we celebrate - let's continue celebrating and thanking our teachers the rest of the school year! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is the National Day of Prayer in which communities come together in prayer for our country and leaders.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Did you know that this day celebrates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862? The American celebration started in California in 1863.
Teachers have influenced all of our lives and we are thankful for those who continue to serve the PCSSD community through teaching now. Post and tag to give a shoutout to your child's teacher below. #pcssdproud #eqiutyandexcellence
May is National Foster Care Month and we want to take a moment to recognize the more than 460,000 children in foster care across America, along with those childcare professionals who work tirelessly to help find them permanent homes.
As we continue to recognize our teachers, what is your favorite teacher-memory from school? Let us know in the comments! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Important information about Field Day, Friday, May 6th:
A school spirit shirt or blue T-shirt would be great. School appropriate shorts may also be worn. PLEASE send your child to school in tennis shoes…NO SANDALS, CROCS OR SLIP ONS!!! Students MUST WEAR SOCKS IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE DURING THE “BOUNCE HOUSE/SLIDE” PORTION OF THE DAY!!! Students may wear hats and sunglasses but will be responsible for keeping up with them all day.
Please apply sunscreen to your child before he or she comes to school. Activities begin around 8:15 and there may not be time to apply it before going outside. Also, send your child with his/her own water bottle, if they would like to carry around a drink. Please put your child’s name on it. He/she will be responsible for it throughout the day.
This is Teacher Appreciation Week! At PCSSD, we are so thankful for our many amazing teachers who are making lasting impressions on our children's lives. Who was your favorite teacher in school? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
