October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Now is time to take a stand. If you need assistance, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233).
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Teachers who witness bullying should intervene immediately, assure the bullied child that it is not their fault, and address the behavior with the bully.
The Schoology Workshop for parents will be tonight, 10/26/2020, at 6:00 pm. The on-site registration is closed but anyone may attend virtually. Please copy and paste the link below in a new tab to join us virtually.
https://zoom.us/j/94034136055?pwd=QkRCZUFQc1NJTlIrek9iVkFSQWtvZz09#success
Dear Parents,
We will have reports cards available in our HOME ACCESS CENTER. However, we will be mailing the paper copy home. You should receive them by the weekend Oct. 30-31.
The new 9 weeks has started already. Engage, Activate, and be present.
In addition, see the information for upcoming ACT Prep.
We will host ACT at Mills. Arrive between 7:45-8:00 am . The instructions will begin at 8:05 am.
Pulaski County Youth Services has opened enrollment for the third fall ACT Prep session for 2020. The ACT Prep – Math session is Nov. 14, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. The ACT Prep – English session is Nov. 18, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The ACT Prep – Science session is Nov. 21, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Please note that seating is limited. Sign up today using the link below. Accepted applicants will be notified and receive the Zoom link prior to the second session. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Borders-Hoskin at mborders-hoskin@pulaskicounty.net.
https://forms.gle/38onRKa4SnXXN23y7
If there is anything else you need, please let me know.
Michael L. Borders-Hoskin
Program Development Specialist
Pulaski County Youth Services
201 S. Broadway Ste. 220
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 340-6671
Front Desk: (501) 340-8250
Email: mborders-hoskin@pulaskicounty.net
Website: www.pulaskicounty.net
October 23, 2020, Comet Football @ Stuttgart 7 PM. NO Vouchers are needed. Pay at the gate. October 30, 2020 is Senior Night for football, cheer, cross country, dance, and band. (This is the last regular season home game) We will have 850 person capacity on this night. For more information stay tuned to our pages:
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maxpreps.com%2Fhigh-schools%2Fmills-university-studies-comets-(little-rock%2Car)%2Ffootball%2Fschedule.htm%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0U1aZ4zeWVesiUj4SNwvBahVZMpAW99My-p0QN0S5dAgnJlI-ea_-vypc&h=AT34sII2CZI4zFljLK5NhM7VAX_YnQaA1FJoOElCMweApfrihBwmSzC4yl7qQzCR06QzdN7jSqJHtS6UVoaLXCZuWFpFaMvwPwvfiEw96HcrUTEEwQDw3FKeNsi5e0JQ&__tn__=%2Cd-UC*F
Facebook: @MillsUHighSchoolCometsFootball
This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students.
https://youtu.be/-InxhLvLd4E
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students.
https://youtu.be/XaW5txzN1y4
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD officially kicked off its AVID implementation for the 2020-2021 school year last week. Admin leaders at central office led. a virtual celebration and schools held individual PD sessions. We're AVID ready! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students.
https://youtu.be/a4DfjTwaPe4
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
FCCLA's Trunk or Treat
Schoology Workshop
DIRECTIONS TO ATTEND THE SCHOOLOGY WORKSHOP ON-SITE.
Go to mills.pcssd.org.
Click the SEE ALL NEWS tab in the bottom center of the page.
Click the words SCHOOLOGY WORKSHOP.
Scroll to the bottom of the page.
To sign up to attend the workshop on-site at the school, click on the words SIGN UP GENIUS.
Click RSVP NOW and complete the information and click RSVP NOW again.
DIRECTIONS TO ATTEND THE SCHOOLOGY WORKSHOP VIRTUALLY.
Go to mills.pcssd.org
Click the SEE ALL NEWS tab in the bottom center of the page.
Click the words SCHOOLOGY WORKSHOP
Scroll to the bottom of the page.
Find the following sentence:
To attend the workshop virtually, please click HERE for the link.
Click the word HERE and it will take you to the Zoom meeting for the workshop.
Parents do you need help with Schoology so that you can monitor your student'(s) attendance and grades? Mills High School is hosting a Schoology Workshop, Monday, October 26, 2020, at 6:00 pm. You may attend virtually or on-site (limited seating and RSVP required). Please see the attached flyer for details or check out the news feed at mills.pcssd.org.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a parent, talk with your child about bullying and provide a supportive place to talk about his/her feelings. If the bullying is happening at school, contact the school to determine a plan together.
This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students.
http://ow.ly/gqKr50BWOc7
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
ICYMI: The charter authorizing panel approved for PCSSD to launch an all-virtual school in the 2021 school year. DRIVEN Virtual Academy has been in the works for 5 years, but comes at pivotal time in education. Details: http://ow.ly/uyrQ50BWA59 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is School Bus Safety Week, and the PCSSD Transportation Department is providing some safety tips throughout the week for our bus riding students.
https://youtu.be/EDP00aHrEYo
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Arkansas Department of Education extended the USDA waiver allowing all students to be served meals free of cost for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. This means every PCSSD student will receive free breakfast & lunch this school year. http://ow.ly/uY3S50BTCJy #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD Board of Education presented the Q1 Inspiration in Education Award award to Juanita Croon, Helpdesk Manager for the district’s IT department at Tuesday night's meeting. We're all so thankful for Juanita's hard work! http://ow.ly/yGvI50BSBM1 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Arkansas Department of Education has a new educational tool for families and teachers called the Social Media Awareness Campaign (SMACtalk) to ensure we all work together to keep students healthy and safe while they learn and socialize online.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/324154?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
