STUDENT EXPECTATIONS FOR AMI INSTRUCTION: We understand that many families may experience challenges in scheduling. The most important expectation is completing and submitting assignments as close as possible to when they are due. Teachers will offer digital face to face lessons with students 2-4 days per week. Students should make an effort to attend live instruction. Sessions will be recorded. Download suggested student expectations and AMI schedules here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/652099/Bates-ami.pdf
This is National Assistant Principals Week. Thank you to Daisy Bates Elementary Assistant Principal Lance Levar. Mr. Levar is married with three children. He is also a drummer and has performed with Steve Smith of Journey and is a former audio director of a video game developer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Maumelle Fire Department is turning to Facebook to show students and families some of their equipment this morning! Firefighters are broadcasting at 10 a.m. and will display their state-of-the-art firetrucks, gear, and the firehouse. It is a great opportunity for students to learn about their community and those who serve and protect everyday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD will prepare and distribute meals all week at 20 different locations around the county. Pick up times for the meals will be 11:30am - 12:30pm. Reminder, these are only for children (18 & under) present at pick up. Full list can be found here: http://ow.ly/dP9N50z0mrm.
Don't forget, AETN (Arkansas PBS) is providing in-home learning & activities w/ PBS KIDS educational programming starting today. Sign up for educational support: http://ow.ly/aNsN50yUEIe & check out more online resources: http://ow.ly/tQeY50yUEQU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A message from Superintendent Dr.Charles McNulty: He clarifies next steps for seniors, outlines 4th quarter grading and explains how PCSSD will continue to operate as AMI days start back up on Monday, March 30. https://youtu.be/JmdcwXNDqiE
This is the current list of locations where grab-and-go meals will be provided during the week of spring break (March 23-March 27). Thank you to World Central Kitchen, Clinton Presidential Center and the City of Little Rock, AR for the joint effort in feeding our children.
Governor Hutchinson just announced that all schools K-12 in Arkansas will remain closed until April 17. We will update AMI plans, nutrition availability and more as soon as possible.
Happy First Day of Spring!
March is Women's History Month. Prior to Hillary Rodham Clinton's time as First Lady of the United States, Secretary of State and New York Senator, she co-founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. Clinton was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.
March is Women's History Month. Raye Jean Jordan Montague was the first person to design a ship using a computer system during the 1970s. She joined the U.S. Navy in 1956. Montague was born in Little Rock and was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
We know AMI days can be difficult. How's the homework coming along? How are you staying entertained? From homework to box forts, let us know and we'll share your pictures! You can tag us in a post or email them to communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Daisy Bates Elementary students completed the Great Kindness Challenge earlier this year. The program is now offering free activities for Daisy Bates school families during this school closure. https://kidsforpeaceglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Ideas-Activities-for-Families-During-the-COVID-19-Pandemic.pdf
March is Women's History Month. Bessie Grace Boehm Moore created the first county library in Pine Bluff and served on the National Advisory Committee on Libraries under President Lyndon Johnson. Moore was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
PCSSD Nutrition and Transportation are teaming up to deliver meals to 21 drop off sites this week between 11:30am - 12:30pm from Tuesday, March 17 thru Friday, March 20. These meals are for children ages 18 and under. http://ow.ly/Oary50yNkG7
Parents, here is a sample COVID-19 schedule that many in the academic world are using during school closures. Hope this helps provide a little coordination to your days at home.
March is Women's History Month. Pat Lile is co-founder of the Women's Foundation of Arkansas and has received both state and federal recognition for the volunteer efforts in both Pine Bluff and Little Rock. Lile was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2017.
We are providing the latest updates on COVID-19 on our website here: http://ow.ly/Ct8z50yM19E. We'll have information regarding AMI assignments, food availability, and more.
PCSSD will join the City of Little Rock in food distribution on Monday, March 16. We will deliver food to the following locations between 11am - 11:30am. These are only PICK UP locations for food (not sit down and eat locations).
Hello Bates Parents & Guardians,
With students being home, here is some information for internet service:
Free internet for new customers of Internet Essentials through Comcast for the next 2 months. Go to https://www.internetessentials.com/or call 1-855-8-INTERNET. Thank you and have a great evening!
March is Women's History Month. Ruth Hawkins is a strong advocate for historic preservation and heritage tourism in the Delta. The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites program has grown under her leadership. She was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2017.
March is Women's History Month. Karen Flake is the president and CEO of Mount St. Mary Academy and, in 1996, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. Flake was inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
PCSSD is working with local government officials to coordinate a plan for student nutrition during the mandated school closure. We hope to have information regarding meal services later today. We will share online once a plan is set. Thank you. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's time for a rematch of last year's state finals! Come support Comet Nation tonight at the Hot Springs Convention Center (134 Convention Blvd). Mills University Studies takes on Magnolia at 7:45 p.m. Let's go Comets!
STATEMENT 3/3: Thank you for understanding our decision to follow the Governor's orders.
STATEMENT 2/3: In a statement on Wednesday, March 11, it was announced that Governor Hutchinson has the sole authority to close public school campuses. PCSSD will continue to work closely with state offices and health departments as we monitor the progress of COVID-19.
STATEMENT 1/3: Per direction by the Governor of Arkansas, Pulaski County Special School District will be closed until March 30. The decision came after an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases across the nation.
March is Women's History Month. Bettye Caldwell played an integral role in the development of Head Start and was named one of Ladies' Home Journal's 10 Women of the Year in 1978. Caldwell moved to Arkansas in the 1960s and inducted into the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016.
Students at DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY participated in a special photography project to have their work showcased at the Museum of Discovery. Students took pictures of marbles and included a creative writing piece about their photos. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Don't forget to turn in your volunteer hours by Friday, March 13!
A group of students participated in a special photography project to have their work showcased at the @arkmod on Tues., March 10 from 6-8 pm. Students took pictures of marbles and included a creative writing piece. Come visit Museum of Discovery tomorrow night to see their work!
Daisy Bates Elementary School will be joining schools nationwide to celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week.
Our Read Across America schedule is as follows:
Monday, March 2nd - Surfs Up! Catch A Book!
Tuesday, March 3rd - Time for S’more Reading
Wednesday, March 4th - Reading is a Picnic
Thursday, March 5th - Take Me To Your Reader
Friday, March 6th - Best Dressed Hallway Contest
Your child’s teacher will contact you regarding a special dress-up day on Friday, March 6th. Students should wear normal uniforms Monday through Thursday.
DID YOU KNOW: A leap year occurs every 4 years to help synchronize the calendar year with the solar year, or the length of time it takes the earth to complete its orbit around the sun, which is about 365-¼ days.
February is Black History Month. Sheryl Underwood is a comedian and television host of The Talk. She founded the African American Female Comedian Association. Underwood was born in Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2007.
February is Black History Month. Lencola Sullivan-Verseveldt was the first African American to win Miss Arkansas in 1980. She was fourth runner-up at Miss America that year. She is from Morrilton and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2006.
February is Black History Month. Charles Bussey Jr. was the first African American elected to the Little Rock City Board of Directors, deputy sheriff of Pulaski County, and mayor of Little Rock. Bussey was born in Stamps and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2006.
February is Black History Month. Fran Bennett is an actress, best known for her role on hit shows such as Guiding Light, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Scandal. Bennett was born in Malvern and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2005.
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," also called Shrove Tuesday. The name Fat Tuesday refers to the last day of eating richer foods before the leaner days of Lent begin when many Christians fast. Do you celebrate Mardi Gras?
February is Black History Month. James "Jimmy" McKissic was a world-renowned pianist who performed throughout the world, including more than two dozen events at Carnegie Hall in New York. McKissic was born in Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1994.
February is Black History Month. Joycelyn Elders served as the U.S. Surgeon General in President Clinton's Administration and as Director of the Arkansas Department of Health. Elders was born in Schaal, AR and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1995.
February is Black History Month. Rodney Earl Slater was the first African American director of the Federal Highway Administration and U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Clinton. He grew up in Marianna and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1997.
February is Black History Month. Lou Brock was an MLB player who changed the game by using the stolen base as an offensive weapon, and was the league's all-time stolen base leader until 1991. He was born in El Dorado and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2005.
The Arkansas Assoc. of Alternative Educators, Arkansas Department Of Education and Alternative Education Unit selected Tammy Bray for the “Judge Evans Award." Congratulations, Tammy! We're proud to have you with PCSSD!
February is Black History Month. Fatima Robinson is one of the most popular hip-hop and pop music choreographers in the world. Her work has been featured in music videos and movies. Robinson was born in Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black hall of Fame in 2004.
February is Black History Month. Ozell Sutton was a leader in the civil rights movement and was present at Central High, the march at Selma, and with Martin Luther King Jr. when he was murdered. Sutton was born in Gould and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2001.
February is Black History Month. George Howard Jr. was the first African American to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Arkansas and numerous other Arkansas judicial posts. Howard was born in Pine Bluff and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1994.
February is Black History Month. Edith Jones was the first African American to graduate from the University of Arkansas Medical School. The Edith Irby Jones M.D. Health Care Center was named for her. She was born in Conway and inducted to the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2002
Daisy Bates Elementary will have interim testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades on February 18, 19, and 20. Please check to ensure your child has a charged chrome book when they come to school and that they arrive on time as much as possible. Thanks for your help!
February is Black History Month. Debbye Turner Bell was crowned Miss America 1990. Bell grew up in Jonesboro and in 1998 was named a Distinguished Alumna of Arkansas State University. Bell was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1994.
February is Black History Month. Grover Evans was the first African American to swim on the U.S. Paralympic Team in Barcelona in 1992. He set five world records & won 69 national championships. Evans was born in Jonesboro & inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1996.
PCSSD is wishing everyone a very happy Valentine's Day
February is Black History Month. Lottie Lee Holt Shackelford became the first female mayor of Little Rock. In 1998, Shackelford founded the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. She was born in Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
February is Black History Month. Robert McFerrin Sr. was the first African American to appear in an opera at the Metropolitan Opera house in New York City. McFerrin was born in Marianna and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1995.
The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club is sponsoring their 2020 FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from any Orange Lady or Gentlemen's Club member. They may also be purchased in the front office. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge. Pre-K through 1st-grade students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
What a wonderful way to enjoy music, dancing, and food concessions with your child on Valentine's Night! Question???? Please contact Mrs. Copeland or Mr. White.
February is Black History Month. Sidney Moncrief played basketball for University of Arkansas and led them to the Final Four in '78. He was a first round draft pick and five time All-Star. Moncrief was born in Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2001.
February is Black History Month. Granville Coggs was an original Tuskegee Airman. He attended Harvard and became the first African American staff physician at San Francisco's Kaiser Hospital. Coggs was born in Pine Bluff and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2001.
February is Black History Month. Johnnie Harrison Taylor was a singer known as the "Philosopher of Soul." His single "Disco Lady" was the first single to ever be certified platinum. Taylor was born in Crawfordsville, AR and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1999.
February is Black History Month. Hubert "Geese" Ausbie was a member of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team and became known as the "Clown Prince of Basketball." Ausbie attended Philander Smith College and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1995.
February is Black History Month. Daisy Gatson Bates was a mentor to the Little Rock Nine during Central High's desegregation. In 1957 the AP chose her as Woman of the Year in Education. Bates grew up in Huttig, AR and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club is sponsoring their 2020 FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from any Orange Lady or Gentlemen's Club member. They may also be purchased in the front office. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge. Pre-K through 1st-grade students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
What a wonderful way to enjoy music, dancing, and food concessions with your child on Valentine's Night! Question???? Please contact Mrs. Copeland or Mr. White.
February is Black History Month. Art Porter Sr. was best known as a jazz musician and performed for President Clinton's two gubernatorial inaugurations and a presidential inaugural reception. Porter is from Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1994.
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
To finish up our Kindness Week, tomorrow we will fill our hearts with kindness and wear red. Monday will conclude the activities with neon day. Thank you for your participation! Thank you and have a great evening!
This is a reminder that schools will be closed on Monday, February 10 for parent teacher conferences. We'll see you (students) back in the classroom on Tuesday, February 11!
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
Tomorrow will complete our Kindness Week. We will fill our heats with kindness and wear red. Thank you and have a great evening!
Today is "Decades Day" for The Great Kindness Challenge. We're teaching students that "Kindness is Timeless." Check out these pictures from Mrs. Settlemoir's 1st grade class.
February is Black History Month. Andree Yvonne Layton Roaf was the first African American woman to serve on the Arkansas Supreme Court when she was appointed by Governor Jim Guy Tucker. Roaf moved to Pine Bluff as an adult and inducted to the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1996.
The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club is sponsoring their 2020 FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from any Orange Lady or Gentlemen's Club member. They may also be purchased in the front office. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge. Pre-K through 1st-grade students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
What a wonderful way to enjoy music, dancing, and food concessions with your child on Valentine's Night! Question???? Please contact Mrs. Copeland or Mr. White.
REMINDER! The Pulaski County Special School District science fair will be held *this* Friday, February 7 from 9am until 1 pm. Come visit us at UA-Little Rock and see all the projects from across our school district. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
February is Black History Month. Samuel Massie Jr. was a chemist and worked on the Manhattan Project during WWII. His research led to medications to treat malaria, meningitis and more. He was born in North Little Rock and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1998.
This week we're participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. Today's challenge was "crazy hair day!" How cute are our Pre-K teachers and students with their crazy hair?! ❤️❤️
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
This is just a friendly reminder that Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Monday, February 10, 2020 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Your child should be bringing home paperwork this week for you to schedule a conference time. Also, there will be no school on this day. Thank you and have a great evening!
February is Black History Month. Vice Admiral Edward Moore Jr. was the highest ranking African American in the Navy at the time of his retirement. Moore's family moved to Little Rock while he was in high school. He was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1999.
School counselors help students in more ways than you realize. This week we celebrate them and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career as a part of National School Counseling Week.
February is American Heart Month. Help raise awareness for heart disease by participating in "Wear Red Day" this Friday (Feb. 7). Together we are empowering women to beat heart disease and stroke, giving them more time to do amazing things.
Registration is now open for students *RETURNING* to PCSSD for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration can be done online through the registration portal: https://pcssd-cas.hosted.src-solutions.com/cas_PulaskiCountySSD/login
February is Black History Month. John Harold Johnson built Johnson Publishing Company, a publishing empire that launched Ebony and Jet magazines. He was born in Arkansas City and inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
This is just a friendly reminder that we are a uniform school and students should be in uniforms daily. To be in compliance with the PCSSD uniform code, students should be in a sold color polo top and khaki, blue, or black bottoms. As we start off the year with our Mission Possible Reset, we ask that children are in uniform daily. Thank you for your assistance.
Happy Groundhog Day! Do you want 6 more weeks of winter?
February is Black History Month. Maya Angelou is a renowned bestselling author, poet, actor and performer. She lived in Stamps, AR for ten years with her grandmothers. She was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 1993.
In honor of Black History Month, every day in February we'll recognize a great leader in African American history. We'll highlight someone new each morning.
Though school board appreciation month is ending, we're always thankful for the work of our school board members. Your dedication and hard work for our students is evident every day! THANK YOU!
Hello Bates Parents and Guardians,
Tonight is our Family Night and Science Fair at 5:30. Students who attend with a parent will receive a free dress pass. Also, chili will be served. We look forward to seeing you this evening!
Congratulations to PCSSD athletic director, Danny Ebbs, on his selection to be placed into the Arkansas Activities Association Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. What an honor! Congrats, Danny! http://ow.ly/IFMA50y45kT
Tomorrow night is the Science Fair and chili dinner from 5:30 - 6:30. Students who come with a parent will receive a free dress pass. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Also, The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates Gentlemen's Club are sponsoring FRIENDSHIP BALL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased from any Orange Lady, Gentlemen's Club member or the front office. Tickets are $6 at the door. Parents will be admitted free of charge and must accompany any Pre-K through 1st-grade student. Come enjoy a wonderful evening with your child on Valentine's Night!
Eli Keller has two kids who both attend PCSSD schools. His fiancée, Mary, has 3 kids. When he's not chasing around the kids, Eli volunteers for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas.
Happy 100 days of school to our students and teachers! Cheers to an awesome school year so far! Schools across PCSSD are participating in fun, unique ways. We'll have pictures from all our schools over on our Facebook page.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
Please stay tuned for a few announcements:
First, we will be celebrating the 100th day of school on Wednesday, January, 29, 2020. Students can dress up as a 100 year old. Also, please send $1.00 to help cover cost of fun activities planned. Next, our Family Night & Science Fair will be held Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 5:30-6:30. Students who attend with a parent will receive a free dress pass. Thank you and have a great evening!
Alicia Gillen, board secretary, has 3 children - Shayla Dixon 22, Nicole Gillen 13, Julia Gillen 12. She also has a dog named Maggie who is 15. In her spare time, she enjoys antiquing, traveling and cooking.
Mills High School invites all in the Mills Feeder to a "Night of Edutainment" tonight (Tuesday, January 21) at 6pm. There will be workshops for both students and parents. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Good evening Daisy Bates Parent and Guardians.
January 20, 2020 is Pediatric Vision Day; this is an opportunity to have your child's eyes examined and receive glasses, if needed, free of charge.
The ROOTS non-profit has partnered with the Arkansas Department of Education Title 1 office, Arkansas Children's Hospital, and the UAMS Jones Eye Institute to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/20/20) an opportunity for children across the state to receive free comprehensive eye exams and glasses at no cost.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school nurse at 501-897-2171.
Shelby Thoma and his wife, Leigh, have been married 25 years and 4 children: Simone-24, Nathan-23, Amelia- 20, and Novi-3. His favorite hobby is running and he also enjoys spending time with his youth group.
Brian Maune and his wife, Jennifer, have been married nearly 14 years. They have 5 kids and another due in May! Brian's hobbies include family travel and outdoors activities like hunting, fishing and camping.
As part of their AVID presentations to 4th and 5th grade students, DAISY BATES will have sororities and fraternities visit. While preparing for that presentation, Principal Jackson (Alpha Kappa Alpha) posed with several teachers celebrating Delta Sigma Theta founders day.
If you would like to send your child to PCSSD, registration is now open for the 2020-2021 school year! All the registration info can be found online at http://ow.ly/430u50xUd8h or by visiting your school's registrar's office.
Hello Daisy bates Parents and Guardians,
Please stay tuned for a few announcements: First, Picture make-up day will be Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Also, you are invited to a Family Informational Night on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. There will be examples and teachers available to show you and your child the expectations for completing Science Projects. Thank you!
Tina Renee Ward has two daughters, Ti'Naya and Daraleisha, and two grandkids, Kobe and August. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, road trips and bargain shopping!
Flu season is far from over. Don't forget to wash your hands regularly, keep your lunchbox and backpack clean and maintain overall healthy habits. Let's stay healthy and ready to learn this semester!
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
We will be having our award assemblies on Friday, January 10, 2020. Kindergarten through second grade will be held at 8:30. Third through fifth grade will be held at 9:30, at which time our Student Counsel Installation will also be held with Senator Chesterfield. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dr. Linda Remele has been married to her husband, Steve, for 22 years She has one son, Jonathan, and a stepson, Brent, as well as 2 grandchildren and 4 rescue cats. Dr. Remele loves to volunteer and travel outside the U.S. She also loves to read, particularly travel novels.
School choice is officially open for PCSSD. Applications will be accepted at Central Office (925 E. Dixon Road), Monday - Friday between 8:30 am - 4:00pm. Stop by to fill out your application before spots fill up!
Hello Daisy Bates Parent and Guardians,
This is just a friendly reminder that there is no school tomorrow due to our professional development day and school will resume Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Just a reminder, there is no school tomorrow (Monday, January 6)! We're closed for professional development. See you on Tuesday!
We are wishing all of our PCSSD family and staff a wonderful winter break! Teachers will return Jan. 6 for Professional Development. Students return to school Jan. 7.
Words cannot express our gratitude to those who made donations to clear lunch debt at some of our schools. So far, we've received more than $10,000 in donations for schools across PCSSD.
Check out the Ugly Sweaters our teachers had on today. The students voted on the ugliest, and we will be posting the winner tomorrow.
The Orange Ladies Society & the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
The DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY Bates' Beats performed at the State Capitol as part of the Sounds of the Season.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/arsecofstate/albums/72157712251833258/with/49234789903/
The Orange Ladies Society & the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
The Orange Ladies Society & the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
This call is just a reminder that our school spelling bee will resume on tomorrow, December 13, 2019 at 9:00. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hello Pre-K Parents,
If your student is tardy or has to leave early, they must also be signed in and out through the front office.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
If you enter the campus and see children at recess, please refrain from stopping at the fence and attempting to speak to them, for the safety and security of our students. Our staff may not be aware of who you are and it raises alarm to have an unknown vehicle approaching children.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
This call is just a reminder that our school spelling bee will resume on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 9:00. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Orange Ladies Society & the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
The Orange Ladies Society & the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Hello, Daisy Bates Families.
The Follett Book Fair will take place during the week of December 9-13th. Shopping hours are: 7:30-2:30 each day.
You may wish to take advantage of the Book Fair for holiday shopping. A free self-serve gift wrapping station will be available in the Library Learning Center!
Sales tax will be added to each purchase. Do not forget to add 7.5 percent when totaling the amount your child will need to spend.
Thank you!
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
It's time for our spelling bee. The school spelling bee, originally scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2019 has been rescheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 at 1:30. We look forward to seeing you there!!
Hello, Daisy Bates Families.
The Follett Book Fair will take place during the week of December 9-13th. Shopping hours are: 7:30-2:30 each day.
You may wish to take advantage of the Book Fair for holiday shopping. A free self-serve gift wrapping station will be available in the Library Learning Center!
Sales tax will be added to each purchase. Do not forget to add 7.5 percent when totaling the amount your child will need to spend.
Thank you!
The Orange Ladies Society & the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
UALR is hosting a Community Night of Coding Monday (Dec. 9) from 5-8pm in the EIT building. There will be workshops and demos, Hour of Code activities for all ages, computer science hands-on demos and more! Register here: http://ow.ly/jkGC50xtGPE
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
It's time for our spelling bee. The school spelling bee, originally scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2019 has been rescheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 at 1:30. We look forward to seeing you there!!
The Orange Ladies Society and the Daisy Bates
Gentlemen’s Club are sponsoring a Holiday Food
Drive for needy families in our community.
Each class is collecting can goods, and other non-
perishable items to be donated to families before the
Winter Break.
The class collecting the most items will be given
a SUPER-DUPER CLASS party.
There will also be a box in the front lobby of the
school for parents to drop-off items. NO OUT-
DATED CAN GOODS CAN BE ACCEPTED.
Let’s make this a special Holiday for families in our
community by joining in to help.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
It's time for our spelling bee. The school spelling bee, originally scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2019 has been rescheduled for Monday, December 9, 2019 at 1:30. We look forward to seeing you there!!
Pulaski County Special School District wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!
REMINDER: Schools are closed this week for Fall Break! Enjoy the week off. District office will be closed Thursday and Friday. See you all back in the classroom next week!
Several PCSSD teacher librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians Conference in Louisville, KY. They learned how to create diverse collections, build collaborative partnerships and develop innovative teaching practices.
Mills University Studies High School Theatre Department will host its first full play production in over a decade. "The Miracle Worker" will run November 21 and November 22 at 7pm each night. Students- $3 w/ student ID. Adults- $5, PCSSD Educators- Free w/ school ID.
This is American Education Week and the National Education Association today promotes parental involvement, including reading to children, checking homework, asking about their school day and developing a relationship with teachers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
REMINDER: schools will be closed next week (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29) for Fall Break. Central office will be only be closed Thursday (Nov. 28) and Friday (Nov. 29).
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
Family Thanksgiving Lunch is Thursday, November 21. We have to check in all visitors and parents. We will have a master list if you've ever scanned your Drivers License. If you have not, please come Mon-Wed morning to pre-scan your Drivers License to be on the pre-approved list. Thank you.
This is American Education Week and today we kick off the week to honor our education community members who are each critical in building great public schools in Pulaski County! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. The National Safety Council and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage teen drivers to put down their cell phones, slow down and wear a seatbelt.
Mills University Studies High School Theatre Department will host its first full play production in over a decade. "The Miracle Worker" will run November 20 - November 22 at 7pm each night. Students- $3 w/ student ID. Adults- $5, PCSSD Educators- Free w/ school ID.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
Come out and support our Daisy Bates basketball team as they play Mabelvale tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.The game will be held at Forest Heights STEM Academy. The address is 5901 Evergreen Dr. We look forward to seeing you there!
Good Evening Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
Your student will bring home an AMI packet today. These packets are to be completed in the event school is out for inclement weather. Please keep these packets in a safe place, as they will be turned in for a grade after returning to school.
Thank you
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
Today is National Book Lovers Day! Check out the Mills feeder Teacher Librarians' favorite books. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD schools held grand re-openings on Tuesday to change the name of our school Media Centers to Library Learning Centers. Check out all the cool pictures of the new looks: http://ow.ly/jMbY50x3awq
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that school picture day will be this Thursday, November 7, 2019. Please remember these are uniform pictures. Thank you and have a great evening!
We had fun Monday kicking off our school-wide reading of "The Lemonade Wars" and appreciate Superintendent McNulty and Deputy Superintendent Smith joining us in the celebration.
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. Did you know more than 200,000 playground-related injuries happen each year in the US? Keep a close eye on children to ensure they are using equipment properly and it is age appropriate.
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that school picture day will be this Thursday, November 7, 2019. Please remember these are uniform pictures. Thank you and have a great evening!
Hello Daisy Bates Community.
We are excited to start our one school, one book reading campaign as we all read "The Lemonade Wars." Tomorrow, we will kick of this event and encourage everyone to where something from your closet that is yellow.
The AVID Leadership Team hard at work today making plans to support our students become college and career ready.
REMINDER: Schools are closed Wednesday - Friday for teacher and leadership professional development. See you Monday, Nov. 4!
Hello Daisy Bates Parents and Guardians, this is just a friendly reminder that students are out of school Wednesday, October 30 - Friday, November 1, 2019. Students will return on Monday, November 4, 2019. Enjoy your long weekend!
PreK Teachers from across the district went to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference last week. The learning never ends!
Three more hours until the Daisy Bates Fall Festival. Food, games and fun. See you at 5:00 tonight!!
Don't forget that students get a little fall break NEXT week. Schools are closed Wednesday (Oct. 30) - Friday (Nov. 1) for districtwide professional development. You can find all district events on the website: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
This week is National School Bus Safety Week. The school bus ride is an extension of the school day and PCSSD schools is committed to providing a safe transportation experience for all students across the district.
**ATTENTION** Phones are down at several PCSSD schools and admin offices. Our IT department is working with Windstream to resolve the issue. You track the outage here: https://downdetector.com/status/windstream/map/
Every PCSSD staff member is encouraged to wear red on Tuesday, October 15 in honor of World Dyslexia Day.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The National Bullying Prevention Center provides a "Kids Against Bullying" pledge encouraging kids to speak up against bullying, support those being bullied & to be a friend when they see bullying. http://ow.ly/snaM50wEVmm
The calendar can now be found in EVENTS. Important district-wide dates will be posted on the PCSSD website. School-specific dates will be posted on their respective school websites. You can view the "At-A-Glance" calendar here: https://5il.co/amrb
We’re thrilled to announce Pulaski County Special School District‘s new app! It’s everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2IcfiP3 or iPhone: https://apple.co/30qo7uT.
Daisy Bates Community. This is a reminder that this Thursday, the 26th, is the rescheduled date for our Title One Family Night and Open House. It will run from 5:30 - 7:30pm. We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening.
Many 4th & 5th grade students expressed an interest in choir and took home papers today that must completed returned tomorrow. Please, check with your child regarding his or her interest in choir and make sure the papers get turned in. Please, contact Mrs. Perry with questions.
Parents, please remember to ask your child about their Interim Report.
Daisy Bates Parents and Students!
Please remember that the choir audition forms are due tomorrow, Tuesday. Please turn them into Mrs. Perry.
Daisy Bates Community - We are cancelling tonight's Title I/Open House event and rescheduling it to Thursday, September 26th, from 5:30 - 7:30. We look forward to see you on September 26th.
Daisy Bates Community,
Thursday, August 29th, will be the Title One Family Night. Please come out and join us for some great information and food. An RSVP form went home today with our students. Please return it by Tuesday, so we can make sure we have the correct amount of food.
Daisy Bates Elementary Students and Parents: There will be a meet and greet on Monday, Aug 12th, at 6pm. We invite all parents and students to come meet their teachers.