We have another leader to introduce from Central Office at PCSSD. Welcome Dr. Kirk Freeman as our new Director of Human Resources. Dr. Freeman has worked for 7 school districts over the past 20 years. Congratulations, Dr. Freeman! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Hello Robinson families:
We are looking forward to a wonderful school year. Please read the attached letter from Dr. Pickering.
Go Senators!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1048/Robinson_High_School/2312933/Dr._Pickering_parent_letter_2022.pdf
Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. For more information and to pre-register, call 501-202-1540. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Happy Friday!
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Robinson High math teachers attended an innovative PD session earlier this month called "Leveraging TI-84 Plus CE for ACT Success." The teachers learned different strategies to help students perform better on the ACT. The learning never stops, even in the summer, for our teaching staff!
Pictured (L to R): Dee Austin, Tina Boyles, Marion Carter and Jennifer Spann
SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH principal, Mr. Yvone West, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Parents can involve students in vacation planning: Calculating distance, mapping directions, and times to help critical thinking."
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JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH Advanced Placement students took their exams at the end of last school year and the results are in! More than 50% of the tests taken by RHS students earned a passing score. There were 10 perfect scores across 5 different AP exams. Way to go!
Those students who receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 will receive college credit for that course.
July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator says "Active listening is so important for children. Let kids know what they say is meaningful. This helps build deeper relationships."
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Exercise, play, workout, run, ride a bike, skateboard, scooter, jump rope for 60 minutes a day."
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PCSSD is excited to announce our new deputy superintendent, Dr. Sonya Whitfield! Dr. Whitfield served as principal at BAKER ELEMENTARY since 2015 and 3 other PCSSD elementary schools before that. Can't wait to see Dr. Whitfield excel in this role! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read at least 15-20 minutes a night to keep your reading levels progressing. Keep a journal of your reading by writing what you read about."
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY principal, Dr. Taniesa Moore says, "Take the time to "see" each child. Listen with your heart. Respond with love and respect."
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Practice and review multiplication numbers 0-12 written and verbally."
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Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher with PCSSD? Our partner, WillSub, is now hiring substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year! For a limited time, background checks are free. Learn more and apply online: https://trst.in/xCpvSj
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Today is Global Hug Your Kids Day to celebrate the relationship between parents and children. This is one more reason to express the love you have for your children! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that the calendar emoji is today's date? Happy World Emoji Day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Be Mighty Little Rock teamed up with Central Arkansas Libraries to launch the "Little Free Pantry" program at 7 libraries around Little Rock.
Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
