⭐Read Across America Recap!⭐
Read Across America is an annual event celebrated nationwide to promote literacy and a love for reading among children. It takes place during the first week of March, with March 2nd—Dr. Seuss’s birthday—being the highlight of the celebration. We had a blast during Read Across America Week at Baker Elementary with a full schedule of very special guest readers!
🎉Kindergarten - Jessica Duff, PCSSD Director of Communications
📚 1st Grade - Morgan Taylor, First Service Bank Branch Manager/ Business Development Officer
🎉 2nd Grade - Dr. Justin Luttrell, PCSSD Director of STEM and Blended Learning
📚3rd Grade - Dr. Suzette Bloodman, PCSSD Director of Humanities and Learning Services
🎉 4th Grade - Mr. Carter Thweatt, THV11
📚5th Grade - Shamim Okolloh, Author of Ella the Banker
We are incredibly grateful to each of our guest readers for sharing their inspiring love of books with our students.
Baker's 5th graders went on a field trip to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts last week. Accompanied by Ms. Anderson, Ms. Jordan, Mr. Staswick, (and many wonderful parents), they studied & discussed 4 works of art. After their amazing docent-led tours, they had lunch and "let off a little energy" in the park. Overall, it was both an EDUCATIONAL and a very FUN field trip!
Big learning in little hands! Mrs. Whitten's kindergarteners are mastering measurement using the most creative nonstandard units—their own bug creations! Who knew math could be this much fun? #LittleLearners #MeasureUp #KindergartenMagic
We are halfway through an exciting Read Across America week! After today's Wacky Wednesday, we will be rocking our clothes containing numbers and letters for 123...Read With Me on Thursday! Then, we close out the week cuddling up with a book in our pajamas on Friday! Be sure to get in on the dress-up fun to encourage a love of reading!
Just a reminder! Daylight saving time begins this weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead by one hour before you go to bed tonight (March 8). The time change will occur at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. Who's ready to have more ☀️ in the evenings!? #pcssdproud #serveall
International Women's Day is a time to both celebrate and accelerate the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of women. To commemorate this day, families can support local, women-owned businesses! #pcssdproud #serveall
UAMS researchers found that eating breakfast at school also helps reduce behavior issues in the classroom. *Clue In* more of their findings here: https://trst.in/WP6o2H #pcssdproud #serveall
ICYMI, we are on the hunt for a new superintendent to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, the application will be open for one more week! Apply here: https://macnjake.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx.
#pcssdproud #serveall #seekingstrongleadership
Mardi Gras is the last day to 'let the good times roll' before the fasting season of Lent. The holiday is often marked by delicious food, parades and parties. Drop a 👶 in the comments if you've gotten the "king cake baby" before! #pcssdproud #serveall
Help students *Clue In* to a bright start! Here's the dish according to Food & Research Action Center: Kids who eat breakfast at school perform better on standardized tests than those who skip breakfast or eat at home. Read more: https://trst.in/fgPQIn.
#pcssdproud #serveall
According to Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, eating school breakfast helps *Clue In* to lifelong, healthy eating habits. Find out more about those healthy habits: https://trst.in/7KDb90
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On Maintenance/Grounds Workers Appreciation Day, we celebrate these unsung heroes in education. From ground inspections & repairs to safety compliance for schools & district buildings, maintenance workers ensure our campuses are ready for students & staff! #pcssdproud #serveall
Great School Breakfast News! Arkansas legislators just passed Senate Bill 59, which will allow every public school student in the state to get free breakfast starting with the 25-26 school year. *Clue In* to this exciting update here: https://trst.in/YhM5Fu
Celebrating Young Leaders, Community Spirit, and Economics in Action!
4th Grade Treasurers Avery Mosley, Daric Washington Jr., and 5th Grade Treasurer Ina Patel hosted a fantastic Valentine’s Day fundraiser—raising over $100 in just 2 hours!
A huge thank-you to the Stricklin family for their generous donation, which helped kickstart their budget. These future leaders are already making a difference, with funds going toward an exciting spring event for the students.
Great job, students—keep shining! #StudentLeaders #CommunityPride #FundraiserSuccess
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Ealy of MILLS MIDDLE can't stop reading Justina Ireland. Ireland writes YA fantasy and sci-fi. Dread Nation, one of her best known novels, is an alternate history of the Civil War. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Peoples at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY loves to read Sharon Draper! Known for her Hazelwood and Jericho series, Draper is a 2-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Holman, PCSSD's Library Media & Technology Facilitator, enjoys Isabel Allende. Allende is a Chilean-American writer known for magic realism. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Berry from ROBINSON MIDDLE recommends Holly Black. This bestselling author wrote over 30 fantasy novels for kids and teens, including The Spiderwick Chronicles. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Shettles-Tull of COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY loves Kristin Hannah. Hannah is the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Nightingale and The Women. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mrs. Allenbaugh at ROBINSON HIGH selected Madeleine L'Engle. This female author crafted the beloved sci-fi classic, A Wrinkle in Time. #pcssdproud #serveall
