October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Some symptoms of dyslexia for school age children include problems remembering the sequence of things, problems understanding what is heard, & the inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Lisa Smith is the principal of CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I collect elephants that must have a trunk up. An upward-pointing elephant trunk is said to bring authority, good fortune, money, and goodwill.
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September was Take Your Legislator to School Month, but we are proud to have Legislator visits extend into October! Thank you Sen. Jane English, Rep. Denise Ennett, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Ashley Hudson, & Rep. Mark Perry for visiting our schools! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Rachel Stevens is the principal of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I enjoy Razorback sports. I'm also learning to play tennis.
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DESE is hosting a Family Mental Health Night on Wednesday, October 19 from 6-7pm. The event will be held virtually through this link: bit.ly/ADE-Family
Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining an informative
event for parents and educators. Tune in to ask questions of leading psychologist Dr. Sufna John and learn about free resources.
October is German-American Heritage Month. This month celebrates the settlement of Germantown, Pennsylvania, a German American settlement, in 1683. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Tracy Allen is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH.
Fun Fact: I am a former state champion basketball coach at Mills University Studies High School. We beat Sylvan Hills High in the 2004 state title game.
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This is Earth Science Week! This year's theme is "Earth Science for a Sustainable World" to help people understand the role Earth science has in maintaining and supporting life on this planet. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is National School Lunch Week. This week we celebrate the PCSSD Student Nutrition department and recognize the importance of school lunches to provide nutritious offerings for our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Yolanda Thomas is the principal of PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I'm an avid naturalist & sportswoman. I'm in my element when I can ride my four-wheeler, garden, fish, or horseback with my spouse!.
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October is National Principal Month. Zondria Campbell is the principal of JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE.
Fun Fact: I love home interior design. I would love to flip houses and decorate.
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Today is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization estimates one in eight people globally live with a mental disorder. The year's theme is Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Dr. Valencia Essel is the principal of BAKER ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I am introverted and need time to recharge. After particularly long days, I retreat home to watch true crime shows under my weighted blanket.
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October is National Principal Month. Erikka Johnson is the principal of HARRIS ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I write and record music! Being an educator and singing/music are my dual passions!
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October is National Principal Month. Stacy Bottoms is the principal of CATO ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I am an identical twin and graduated from Sylvan Hills High School. I was also a competitive swimmer.
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It's another Football Friday in PCSSD! We've got great matchups tonight, including another in-district match between ROBINSON and MAUMELLE HIGH. Come out and support your schools! You can also tune in live: www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month we raise awareness about the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. This holiday has been celebrated since the 1980s. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. The International Dyslexia Association reports that up to 20% of the population may have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, weak spelling, and poor writing. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Mike Hudgeons is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE.
Fun Fact: I was valedictorian of my high school class with a 4.0 gpa. I wrote my speech in In School Suspension where I spent my last 3 days of school.
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October is Filipino American History Month. Recognition of this month was first officially recognized by Congress in 2009, and the month of October was selected to commemorate the first Filipinos coming to America in October 1587. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
