SHMS back at it this week handing out chromebooks. We’ll be in the gym parking lot 4-7 Monday-Wednesday for all students. Get your device!
The 2020-2021 bell schedule is now available on the school website: https://shms.pcssd.org/o/sylvan-hills-middle-school/page/school-information--147
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Let's pretend! Integrate masks into your favorite pretend play scenes. Encourage your child to dress up as a doctor, nurse, or veterinarian. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Parents, We will, again, be handing out chromebooks this evening from 4-7 in the lot nearest the gym. Pull through near the gym, we will take the name of your student, and then deliver a device to your vehicle. Its gone really smoothly so far. We will do this tonight and 3 nights next week. It is crucial your child has a device from day 1! Our kids are behind from the events of this past spring and SHMS is going to hit the ground running to catch up. Please partner with us in seeing that your child has every learning opportunity and resource that we can possibly provide.
We will do our third night of Chromebook handouts tonight beginning at 4:00pm. Please pull through the lot nearest the gym. We'll take the name of your student and deliver to you. Tonight's schedule and our remaining opportunities are as follows:
Wednesday, 8/12 6th Grade
4 pm - 5 pm Students’ Last Name Begins with A - I
5 pm - 6 pm Students’ Last Name Begins with J - Q
6 pm - 7 pm Students’ Last Name Begins with R - Z
Thursday, 8/13 Open to All 4 pm - 7 pm
Monday, 8/17 Open to All 4 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday, 8/18 Open to All 4 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday, 8/19 Open to All 4 pm - 7 pm
We'll do our 2nd night of chromebook handouts beginning at 4 pm. Pull in lot closest to the gym, give your students name and pull through. we will bring the device to you. No need to park.
Tuesday, 8/11: 7th Grade
4 pm - 5 pm Students’ Last Name Begins with A - I
5 pm - 6 pm Students’ Last Name Begins with J - Q
6 pm - 7 pm Students’ Last Name Begins with R - Z
Tip to help your child adapt to wearing a mask: Use easy to understand language and positive phrasing to explain why it is important for children to wear their mask. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
If your 7th or 8th grade child is planning on playing football, practice is 3:45-5:30 this week. Please bring a water bottle and mask and meet behind the gym around 3:30.
Schedules will not be ready before the 18th and possibly later. The entire master schedule must be reworked to account for virtual instruction. I will post and do callout when they are ready.
COMING SOON: Chromebook Distribution
PCSSD will release information about chromebook distribution for all students soon. Every student in grades K - 12 will receive a chromebook no matter which instructional option they are in. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. Check out the schedule on our website: https://www.pcssd.org/article/279757?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The revised district calendar for the 2020-2021 school year has been posted on the district website and all school websites. This is a DRAFT version as it must still be approved by the Board of Education, but we wanted to share with you now for planning.
You can find it here: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
Regular physical activity during the summer can actually lead to increased concentration and improved test scores.
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Find a park with walking trails and playground equipment for children to play.
REMINDER: Parents, please select one instructional option for each child who attends a PCSSD school. Responses must be completed by Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. New students should complete this report, too!
https://forms.gle/6eH77dqk2RjVuiBP8
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Physical education is also important to continued learning. Consider signing kids up for a sports team or organization of their choice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kids are never too young to learn about diversity. To help broaden understanding of our black community, here is this week's resource as a helpful starting point: what you can learn from a box of crayons! http://ow.ly/fzy850AzBFd #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Deputy Superintendent Ms. Alesia Smith visited Salem Media this week to talk about the Roadmap to Reopening. Listen to the segment on Rejoice Little Rock at the 35 minute mark: http://ow.ly/pUrl50AxuOR
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is conducting a FINAL SURVEY to plan for the 2020-2021 academic year. Parents will select one instructional option for each child for the year. Parents MUST fill out one survey for each child who attends a PCSSD school. This survey must be completed by Friday, July 24 at 5 p.m. https://forms.gle/93BL5azfHWUuUkUq9
If you're new to PCSSD, please fill out this survey as well!
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. Easy and fun science experiments are available online.
