Several PCSSD teacher librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians Conference in Louisville, KY. They learned how to create diverse collections, build collaborative partnerships and develop innovative teaching practices.
This is American Education Week and the National Education Association today promotes parental involvement, including reading to children, checking homework, asking about their school day and developing a relationship with teachers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
REMINDER: schools will be closed next week (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29) for Fall Break. Central office will be only be closed Thursday (Nov. 28) and Friday (Nov. 29).
This is American Education Week and today we kick off the week to honor our education community members who are each critical in building great public schools in Pulaski County! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. The National Safety Council and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage teen drivers to put down their cell phones, slow down and wear a seatbelt.
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
Today is National Book Lovers Day! Check out the Sylvan Hills feeder Teacher Librarians' favorite books. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD schools held grand re-openings on Tuesday to change the name of our school Media Centers to Library Learning Centers. Check out all the cool pictures of the new looks: http://ow.ly/jMbY50x3awq
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. Did you know more than 200,000 playground-related injuries happen each year in the US? Keep a close eye on children to ensure they are using equipment properly and it is age appropriate.
REMINDER: Schools are closed Wednesday - Friday for teacher and leadership professional development. See you Monday, Nov. 4!
Wear your costumes and come join the fun at PTO’s Fall Carnival! The carnival is tonight from 6-8. Tickets can be purchased or picked up in the Media Center. Don’t forget to test drive a car tonight. See you at the Fall Carnival!
PreK Teachers from across the district went to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference last week. The learning never ends!
Don’t forget to send in your pre-orders for dinner and tickets tomorrow for the Fall Carnival. Pre-orders will not be accepted after tomorrow.
Don't forget that students get a little fall break NEXT week. Schools are closed Wednesday (Oct. 30) - Friday (Nov. 1) for districtwide professional development. You can find all district events on the website: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
Don't forget, students can earn up to 10 free tickets for the Fall Carnival by bringing in candy, Halloween trinkets, 2 liter bottles of soda, or boxes of snack cakes. Each item brought will earn students 1 free ticket.
This week is National School Bus Safety Week. The school bus ride is an extension of the school day and PCSSD schools is committed to providing a safe transportation experience for all students across the district.
The Fall Carnival needs you! We are looking for volunteers to help set up, run activities and clean up. If you can volunteer please contact the school, your student's teacher or mcarson4261@pcssd.org WE are looking forward to a great carnival, but we need you!
**ATTENTION** Phones are down at several PCSSD schools and admin offices. Our IT department is working with Windstream to resolve the issue. You track the outage here: https://downdetector.com/status/windstream/map/
Every PCSSD staff member is encouraged to wear red on Tuesday, October 15 in honor of World Dyslexia Day.
Third grade Science Lab: Cloud in a Jar experiment ! Students experimented with how many drops of water it would take to make their cloud rain.
