Communities in central Arkansas are looking for ways to help the 2021-2022 school year to be a success. Here are a few back-to-school fairs and health clinics happening prior to the first day of school on August 16.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/501819
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to arrange a scavenger hunt. Give clues and have kids hunt for indoor and outdoor objects.
http://ow.ly/uq2R50F0soL
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Thank you to those who came out to our meet and greet last night with our new principal, Jason Young. We're excited about the leadership he'll bring to Maumelle High. Welcome to the Hornet family!
If you have any questions for him leading up to the school year, feel free to email at jyoung@pcssd.org.
Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Take advantage of programs offered by local libraries and museums.
http://ow.ly/BOoW50F0snf
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Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about sexting and its dangers.
http://ow.ly/2G5o50F0sjN
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Our communications team has been busy this summer! The PCSSD website got a little refresh to better share information with our stakeholders. We hope you like the new look! https://youtu.be/QVM3d3akZfA
You can also download our PCSSD app!
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Cheerleaders at MAUMELLE HIGH are learning the importance of giving back. During their fundraiser for new uniforms, the girls held a canned food drive. Donations were given to New Life Church. What a great lesson in community service! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The 2021 Tokyo Olympics kick off tonight with the Opening Ceremony.
Which sport are you looking forward to watching the most this Olympics?
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make homemade goop. Goop can shape into balls or ooze between fingers - and it is only 3 ingredients!
http://ow.ly/vgvY50F0scT
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ICMYI: Coach Chris Hill (Football Coach of the Yr) and Nick Smith (Basketball Player of the Yr), both from SYLVAN HILLS HIGH, and MAUMELLE HIGH Ember Smith (Female Wrestler of the Yr) were recognized at the All-Arkansas Preps Banquet on June 19 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Maumelle High School has a new principal starting in the 2021-2022 school year! Next week, you'll have a chance to meet Principal Jason Young at the school. Join us for an informal meet & greet on Tuesday, July 27 from 5-6pm in the library.
Note: masks are strongly encouraged
Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Employ stealth learning. Find teaching moments in everyday activities from cooking to writing the grocery list.
http://ow.ly/e90N50F0sb6
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The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission announces 2021 Dream Keepers HBCU College Tour in partnership with Rock Region Metro. The tour will take students ages 16 and older to visit college campuses in a single trip. http://ow.ly/UyPQ50Fx2bq #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
REMINDER: @RRMetro (Rock Region Metro) is offering free rides along route 10 & 18 in NLR to get your vaccination through July 31. Just show the operator verification of your vaccination appointment and you'll ride free to/from your appointment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about safe web surfing.
http://ow.ly/uh9i50F0s87
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Did you know there are less 170 days left in the year?! Check out the countdown to these popular holidays. Which one are you looking forward to most? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know the date on the calendar emoji is July 17? That makes today World Emoji Day!
REMINDER: PCSSD is offering weekly boxes of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches for Pulaski County children at 7 PCSSD school locations. This week (week 1), nearly 2300 meals were served to Pulaski County children!! Details: http://ow.ly/tznL50F2mG1
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to decorate rocks. Have children collect rocks and decorate them with paint, stockers, glitter, and other art supplies.
http://ow.ly/uUGm50F0s5n
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Encourage kids to conduct internet research on everyday topics, while keeping their digital citizenship & footprint in mind.
https://www.schoology.com/blog/6-tips-avoiding-summer-slide
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