July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY Principal, Lisa Smith, says: "I've found the most important way to make a difference in students is by building positive and relatable relationships with scholars and families."
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The Friends of CALS Used Book Sale is set for July 13-15 in the basement of the Main Library (100 Rock Street, Little Rock). This sale offers educators a 25% discount on $1 books (both paperbacks and hardbacks).
https://cals.org/news/friends-of-cals-summer-used-book-sale
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School may be out, but the Academies of Central Arkansas isn't slowing down! Educators from all 4 Pulaski County districts are planning for next year! Find out how your business can become a partner before next school year starts: https://trst.in/FdlSYC #pcssdproud
July is designated as French-American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the influences and the contributions that the French have had on the United States in art, culture, language, etiquette, and more. #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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The Arkansas Activities Association All-Star weekend events wrapped up last weekend but we're still celebrating our student-athletes. Congratulations to our 13 student-athletes and 2 coaches who played in the All-Star game this summer! Way to go! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD Student Nutrition/Chartwells K12 is feeding families this summer with 5-day meal boxes for families with children 18 and under. Boxes are available every Thursday (through Aug. 3) from 7am - 11am at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends focusing on recognizing/labeling emotions like happy, sad, curious, disappointed.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. The Measured Mom blog offers a Read in 100 Places summer reading challenge!
https://trst.in/HSEpm5
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We celebrated our volunteers with a thank you breakfast at central office and distributed gifts and some of our annual volunteer awards. Our volunteers donated nearly 17,000 hours this year! Check out our PALS winners: https://trst.in/s3J7uk. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We recently celebrated school leaders at this year's final principal meeting. Several principals were recognized for growth, academic performance and systems of support. Awards were also given to "top principals" by feeder and overall District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD teachers recently participated in a RISE (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Science of Reading professional development program at Maumelle High. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Activities Association athletics "dead week" begins Sunday, June 25 and continues through Saturday, July 8. This means all athletic facilities will be closed during this time. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's a Friday Funny!
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Congratulations to the young men who were selected to represent PCSSD at Arkansas Boys State this summer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Families with students attending PCSSD who were eligible for free or reduced-price school meals or attended a CEP school for the 22-23 school year can receive a $120 Summer 2023 P-EBT benefit.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1147304
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June is National Hunger Awareness Month. The Central Arkansas Library System is providing free Lunch at the Library events for children up to 18 years old this summer. Check out a complete list of locations:
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1129797
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Scholastic offers stories, games and more in their free, online summer program.
https://trst.in/NgWEtS
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Even though temperatures have been climbing and school is already out, today is the first official day of Summer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Juneteenth to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This is the anniversary of Major General Gordon Granger's order on this day in 1865. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
