During Black History Month we are celebrating black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Louis Jordan, born in Brinkley, was an American saxophonist and band leader. Jordan was known as the "King of the Jukebox". #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Luenell, famous Actress and Comedian, was born in Tollette. From southwest Arkansas to the big screen, Luenell has appeared in TV and Film over 30 years! #pcssdproud #serveall
Millions of people around the year will celebrate the Lunar New Year today, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. Wishing wealth and prosperity to all those who celebrate this holiday! #pcssdproud #serveall
Hey Pine Forest Families! Check out our PTO newsletter for the month of February. This newsletter is packed with great information, so be sure to check it out.
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During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born in Cotton Plant, was a singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her musical influence eventually dubbed her the Godmother of Rock n Roll. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Equilla Walker is a visual storyteller from Little Rock. Walker's art tells a story through the use of photos and recycled materials. #pcssdproud #serveall
Coach Raborn led the charge in hosting a mini health and wellness fair on Monday during Parent/Teacher conferences. Representatives from various health organizations had booths set up for parents (and staff) to get information. UCA sent student interns to assist with the event. Special thanks to the following groups for participating:
•Baptist Health - free screenings
•Children's Hospital - Project Prevent
•Safety Before Skill Swim School
•MGCKids
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Mifflin Wistar Gibbs lived in Little Rock and had many careers. Gibbs was an attorney in Little Rock and was the first black judge elected in the U.S. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Black History Month we are celebrating Black artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Najee Dorsey, from Blytheville, is a Visual Artist using photography and paint to depict the southern African American culture and experience. Dorsey #pcssdproud #serveall
You did it! You made it through 100 days of school! We have officially passed the 100 day mark for students in school for the school year. That means we only have 78 days of school left. How do you plan to make the rest of this year a great one? #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National School Counseling Week and we'll be recognizing all of our counselors this week. Let's start off with the counselors of the Maumelle feeder. Thank you for the impact you have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Eldridge Cleaver, born in Wabbaseka, was an American writer and political activist throughout the 60s and 70s. His best known work is "Soul on Fire." #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Al Green, born in Forrest City, is a famous soul, R&B, and gospel singer/songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. LaToya Hobbs, born and raised in Little Rock, is an American painter and printmaker best known for her large-scale portraits of black women. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his borrow to determine if we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. He did NOT see his shadow, which means an early spring. #pcssdproud #serveall
February is American Heart Month. Wearing red today shows support and awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death, especially women, in the U.S. Heart disease is largely preventable. Learn more about Heart Month: https://trst.in/L1yza5 #pcssdproud #serveall
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Robert Johnson lived in Arkansas briefly. He was a musician and songwriter known for his delta blues guitar and described as the first ever rock star. #pcssdproud #serveall
Good evening, This is a reminder that school will not be in session on Monday, February 5th for Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have not received a conference notice from your student's teacher, please contact the school office.
3rd-5th grade will begin testing on Tuesday, February 6th. Testing will begin at 8 am. Students eating breakfast should arrive at school by 7:40 in order to eat and get to class. Students arriving after 8 am will not be able to report to their classroom until testing is completed in the room. Testing dates: Tuesday, February 6-Thursday, February 8, Thursday, February 15th.
This Black History Month we are celebrating African Americans Artists who also have an Arkansas connection. Scott Joplin, raised in Texarkana, become known as the "King of Ragtime" Joplin composed over 40 ragtime pieces and best known for "Maple Leaf Rag." #pcssdproud #serveall
It's that time of year when Ms. Jones, the Gifted and Talented Facilitator, will begin taking referrals for testing into the Gifted program. All 2nd graders are being screened with the GT screener assessment. If any families would like their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade child tested, please email djones3221@pcssd.org to request a form or call the school office. All referral forms will be due Friday, February 9, 2024, for students to be tested this school year. Note: Testing does not ensure placement into the Alpha GT program. https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/talented-gifted-programs-scholarships.