AR Kids Read is offering a list of ideas to keep your child inspired to read this summer by finding new places to read. Check out this list and maybe even come up with some of your own!
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Happy Friday!
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Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Little Free Libraries provide a great opportunities for students to not only borrow books, but donate books for other community members.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
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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
June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area. This area conserves habitats and protects Lake Maumelle. It's trail system is open for both hiking and biking.
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Today is officially First Day of Summer!
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Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, but became a federal U.S. holiday in 2021. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Father's Day!
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Check out the Be Mighty, CALS Children's Library and Learning Center, Central Arkansas Library System, & Baptist Health Community Outreach are offering a new cooking and wellness class taught by a nutritionist! Check it out! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Friday!
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The JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH DRIVEN: School of Innovation (SOI) program is showing off their success! SOI students have higher MAP testing scores than the national average and higher ACT scores than both the Arkansas and national averages! SOI provides a framework for students to follow their individual passions through this unique program. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kennedy Fraser auditioned for and won a chair in the Arkansas Youth Symphony Orchestra. This is a huge accomplishment! Kennedy is a highly creative and humble spirit, and she has a relentless work ethic. We're proud of you, Kennedy!
Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Imagination Soup provides families with a number of summer reading lists, organized by grad levels and topics.
https://imaginationsoup.net/
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June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Big Dam Bridge. This bridge is the longest pedestrian bridge in North America built for that use. It connects more than 14 miles of scenic trails in Little Rock and North Little Rock.
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Happy Birthday, Arkansas! Arkansas was the 25th state admitted to the United States on June 15, 1836. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
All secondary schools will have the same dress code for the 2022-2023 school year. Please refer to this document for details on the dress code and the consequences for dress code violations.
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Today is Flag Day which marks the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. The resolution, passed by the 2nd Continental Congress resolved that the flag include 13 stripes, alternating red & white & 13 white stars in a blue field. Stars have been added as states join the union.
Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
Today is World Softball Day! Did you know that softball is played by about 30 millions people around the world, including teams across PCSSD. Today we celebrate the sport of softball and its players. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Enrollment is now open for the PCYS June Summer Bootcamp ACT Prep sessions. They run June 20-23, 9 a.m.-noon. Registration closes June 15.
If you have any questions contact Whitney Dobbins at wdobbins@pulaskicounty.net. Register https://forms.gle/EicSxou3ZgzingxP9
