PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur.
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Today is the International Day of the Deaf. This year's theme from the World Federation of the Deaf is: A World Where Deaf People Everywhere Can Sign Anywhere! The organization encourages all people to learn sign language. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially the first day of Fall!
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. More than 25% of students were chronically absent last year, putting them at higher risk of not learning to read and eventually dropping out. That is up from 15% before the pandemic.
https://trst.in/iWO4ud
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10-14 year olds? It is also the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.
https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults
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It's football Friday and all 4 high schools are in action! Good luck MAUMELLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES, ROBINSON and SYLVAN HILLS! Reminder: tickets can be purchased online (https://gofan.co/) and games are live-streamed (https://trst.in/rqkbXA) #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER! Schools will be closed on Monday, September 25 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences are open from 12 - 6 pm at each school. District offices will be open for normal business hours (8 am - 4:30 pm). #pcssdproud #serveall
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The CDC encourages families to model healthy lifestyles by establishing sleep routines, developing health eating habits, and moving more as a family. #pcssdproud #serveall
Central Arkansas Library System hosted a 5K on September 9 to celebrate library card sign up month. 4 PCSSD teacher librarians participated in the Rock Paper Run 5K! Way to go ladies! #pcssdproud #serveall
Pictured:
Jaime Lyons - SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Holly Scott - DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY
Katie Phippin - WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY
Jane Nolan - CATO ELEMENTARY
September is Better Breakfast Month. HealthyChildren.org has a few suggestions for breakfast rather than cereal: hardboiled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, smoothies, granola bars, and bagels with cream cheese.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Breakfast-for-Learning.aspx
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PCSSD is seeing growth in areas of education related to STEM. The district has seen math proficiency scored 4 times that state average and some elementary schools are seeing proficiency growth by as much as 30%! #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Voter Registration Day! You must fill out a voter registration application and receive a voter ID card from your county clerk in order to be eligible to vote. Learn more here: https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information
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Today is National IT Professionals Day. Thank you to the PCSSD IT Department for their work to keep things running smoothly across the District. #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National Security Officers Appreciation Week. PCSSD is thankful for our security officers and their dedication to protecting our students and staff across the district. #pcssdproud #serveall
This week is Arkansas Peace Week! The theme this year is "Make Peace our Natural State." Check the school Facebook pages for Peace Week activities in our schools.
https://arkansaspeaceweek.com/
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Today is Constitution Day, commemorating this day in 1787 and the signing of the United States Constitution by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Thank a Police Officer Day! Thank you to the dedicated men and women who serve and protect our communities across central Arkansas. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronically absent students miss out not only on instruction but all the other things schools provide like meals, counseling, and socialization.
https://trst.in/RuPS0C
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that aggressive behavior, withdrawal from community, and reckless behavior can be warning signs of suicide?
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Risk-of-Suicide
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Happy Rosh Hashanah! PCSSD wishes our Jewish community a year of peace, blessings and good health.
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