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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read for 30 - 60 minutes a day. It can be a young adult novel, graphic novel, comics, books, magazines, and newspaper."
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Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress.
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It is time to get ready for Arkansas PBS “Rise and Shine” and order your FREE Power Packets now at myarpbs.org/riseandshine! #RiseAndShineAR will bring summer learning into your home weekday mornings on Arkansas PBS beginning July 5.
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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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The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is available now for the 2022-2023 school year! This allows students to receive free or reduced price meals. Apply online or pick up an application in August at your child's school. https://trst.in/dEXwcx #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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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
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June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This annual celebration is led by the Institute of Caribbean Studies and supports the inclusion of Caribbean-Americans in policy making and the development of the Caribbean region. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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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!
#summerreading #wereadtogether #literacyplayground
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CALS is collecting new and gently used reusable water bottles to have on hand for patrons and local shelters this summer. If you want to help, bottles can be brought to Main Library through Saturday, July 30. For questions, contact 501-918-3000. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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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
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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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SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY’s music teacher, Ms. Beth Hendrix, recently completed the Teacher Leadership Program through the Arkansas Leadership Academy.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/766405
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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
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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
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Happy Friday!
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