World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights of people with Down syndrome.
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember to allow yourself to stop and recharge. The past year has been trying but you continued to show up for your students. Now take some time to take care of yourself. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Joycelyn Elders was the 15th Surgeon General of the U.S. She was also the first person in Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
March is Music in Schools Month. Each Saturday in March we are recognizing music teachers across PCSSD. Today we say a big thank you to our Robinson feeder music experts! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring Break is officially in full swing for PCSSD. The District will be closed March 22 - March 26. We’ll see you back on March 29. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Amy Rossi was the exec. dir. of Ark. Advocates for Children & Families for 23 years. She worked with state lawmakers to adopt ARKids First (for uninsured children). She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Leprechaun on the loose at Baker Elementary School!!!
Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Reminder to all school volunteers -- Please make sure you have submitted your 2nd semester volunteer hours! This includes hours from November 20, 2020 through March 12, 2021. You can submit them via the Google form on your school’s website or by emailing the school volunteer coordinator: Sonya Whitfield at swhitfield@pcssd.org. Thank you for all you do!
Save the Date!!!!!! Mark your calendars; school picture day has been scheduled. Stay tuned for more details.
Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mrs. Whitten, kindergarten teacher, moved her word work learning stations outside. Students rotated through stations. They stopped at each stop sign, sounded out the word, and then wrote the word.
Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Mrs. Whitten took advantage of the nice weather and moved her kindergarten classroom outside for word work.
REMINDER.....It's time to report your volunteer hours. The image explains everything that's considered volunteer opportunities. Click on the link to report your volunteer hours. If you have helped your child from home, purchased items for the class, or attended virtual meetings--they count as volunteer hours. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
The Innovation Challenge is underway! We are looking forward to the solutions to real world problems students develop. The top 5 winners receive a prize package. One grand prize winner gets a prototype of their product.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Carolyn Pollan was elected to Arkansas House of Rep. in 1975 and served 12 terms. She established the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Abuse. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
UAMS is hosting a free dental exam and sealant clinic for children 5-17 years old. Appointments are required for the March 20 event. Call Kaitlyn Baldwin at 501-553-5633 to schedule an appointment.