A dozen PCSSD schools have qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision program during the 2022-2023 school year. The program provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at no charge for all students.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/758787
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Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. The National Education Association celebrates reading every month with the Read Across America campaign. They offer tips to create a reading club and recommend books for all reading levels.
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is Riverfront Park. This park stretches 11 blocks and includes the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, Civil War Marker, Junction Bridge, La Petit Roche Plaza, Peabody Splash Park, and much more!
June 6, 1944 - D-Day. The largest seaborne invasion in history occurred on this day during World War II on the beaches of Normandy. More than 4,000 members of the Allied forces were confirmed dead, but total casualties are estimated at more than 10,000.
As a reminder, PCSSD is now operating under summer hours. This means offices are open 7 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday. Exceptions are the weeks of Juneteenth & Independence Day which include closures on Monday & a normal 8 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The UAMS Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Summer Smiles clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 10 in Little Rock.
https://news.uams.edu/2022/05/24/uams-dental-hygiene-program-offers-free-summer-of-smiles-clinic-for-children-on-june-10/
NOTE: The June PCSSD Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. This is a change from the regular board meeting date and time. Full agenda can be found online: https://trst.in/AfnLv3
June is Pride Month. This month we reflect on the progress of the LGBTQI+ community in our continued fight for equality and inclusion.
Today is Global Running Day to celebrate the sport of running. Are you running today?
Students in Ms. Youngblood's English had fun wrapping up this school year last week. The students celebrated a year of mastering GRRRR expectations with a luau. Way to go, students! Enjoy the summer!
Staff at Sylvan Hills Middle School are officially off duty in style! Teachers, Coaches, secretaries, and AVID tutors joined in on repping this fun off duty shirt for the last day of school. Enjoy your summer!
Parents: Want to help kids #MoveInMay? Whether you’re playing a game with your kids or coaching a youth sports team, make fun the top priority. Learn more ways to help your kids find their way to play: http://ow.ly/XSBt50IZqB6 #MoveYourWay
On this Memorial Day, we remember an mourn the U.S. military service members who have lost their lives while serving in the United States armed forces. Thank you for your service!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. What does “mental health” mean? What does it consist of? Feelings and emotions? Mental Health America is bringing it back to basics. Learn more: mhanational.org/may
Who is ready for summer?! Today is the last day of school for PCSSD students!
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. During this month, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association raises awareness about communication disorders and life-altering treatment.
Students in Ms. Tracy's choice-based art class channeled some serious creativity for their last class project. Choice-based art is a student-driven vs teacher-driven approach to art projects. Students chose what artwork and art tools they want to use in order to make their art. Ms. Tracy guides them through different stations like sculpture, painting, weaving, or graphic arts and they can use any of the materials in those stations. Students complete research on their own to complete, but progress-monitored by the teacher. Check out some of their work!
This is just a reminder about our open house event tomorrow, May 24 starting at 5:30pm. We'll have festivities throughout the evening. We can't wait to see you stop by the school and see what we've been up to this school year
"This message is for the parents and guardians of Sylvan Hills Middle School 8th graders. 9th grade Transition Camp forms were given to English teachers to hand out to all 8th graders on Wednesday, May 18th. If you are interested in having your rising 9th grader attend, please complete the form and turn it into the Counseling Office at Sylvan Hills Middle School on Monday, May 23rd. Thank you."