School starts back in 10 days! We've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. We can't wait to see you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24 #pcssdproud #serveall
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DRIVEN Virtual Academy will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points! https://trst.in/LFzyY5 #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall
10 months ago, PCSSD
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Educational Accountability and Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams, says: "Sometimes in life, we make poor choices, but everyone deserves the opportunity to make it right." #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Nearly 200 new teachers gathered at Maumelle High School for two days of orientation training this week. We are so excited to welcome these educators to schools across PCSSD! Share a welcome message for them in the comments. #pcssdproud #serveall
10 months ago, PCSSD
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It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall
10 months ago, PCSSD
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light, was recognized at a special reception at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. Mr. Light was named one of 14 regional finalists in the 2024 ATOY program. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication to students! #pcssdproud #serveall
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Digital Learning Facilitator Rachel Blackwell, says: "I make the teacher feel confident in technology. Teachers who feel supported and prepared support students and make a difference." #pcssdproud #serveall
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities." #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Barnes and Noble's reading journal offers students who read 8 books a free book. https://trst.in/VONZNP #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. MAUMELLE HIGH Principal, Dr. Nick Farr, says: "I seek growth in our children; growth in practices, growth in mindset, and growth in academics. It is that growth that cultivates a successful school." #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them." #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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DRIVEN Virtual Academy will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school, meet teachers and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!
10 months ago, DRIVEN Virtual Academy
DVA open house
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!" #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind. https://trst.in/HATkYw #pcssdproud
10 months ago, PCSSD
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