One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages.
https://trst.in/2875eG
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. BAKER ELEMENTARY Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, says: "I celebrate personal milestones - identifying all 26 letters of the alphabet or reading their millionth word, the celebration is equally important!"
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PCSSD is continuing its partnership with Right at Schools to offer an after care program. The program offers extended care options for students at 9 elementary schools this year. Learn more about the program and registration info: http://www.rightatschool.com/districts/pulaski-county-ar/
Today is Hug Your Kids Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to hug their kids. It's also a day to remember that it's important to express love for others. #pcssdproud
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Playing games helps students develop the social skills agency needed to engage in meaningful collaboration with their peers."
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Today is World Emoji Day! July 17 is famously displayed on the 📅 Calendar Emoji, which is why it's chosen as the date for World Emoji Day. World Emoji Day is a celebration of all emojis. What's your favorite emoji? #pcssdproud
WillSub (ESS) will host an informational session for PCSSD subs on July 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm at PCSSD Central Office (925 E. Dixon Rd.). Questions? Call 877-855-7264
Registration: https://bit.ly/43eUXPO
Application: https://bit.ly/2E61oPF
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Chenal released school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year. New this year: you can now order items from the list directly from the Chehnal website! Find your child(ren)'s grade-level list here: https://chenal.pcssd.org/o/chenal-elementary/page/school-supply-lists
It's a Friday Funny!
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Professional development continues all summer long! Several principals attended the NAESP Pre-K–8 Principals Conference in National Harbor, Maryland earlier this week. These principals networked and learned from other professionals in various school leadership roles. #pcssdproud
July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Humanities Dr. Suzette Bloodman, says: "Words have power. So, let’s use our words to uplift, motivate, and support our children."
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to seek out others to invite to play games or sit together at lunch.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from CATO ELEMENTARY principal, Stacy Bottoms: "Spend time in nature, explore trails and parks near your home, or even pitch a tent in the backyard, and then write about their experiences."
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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. PBS Kids offers a downloadable reading chart to help families track the books read.
https://trst.in/3CTffz
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE Principal, Zondria Campbell, says: "Principals make a difference by hiring great teachers, planning school wide events to build a positive culture, and setting high expectations."
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We're excited to welcome Michele Pickett to Chenal Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year! Pickett joins us as another assistant principal as Ms. Neely Claassen moves on as principal at another school within PCSSD.
Congrats and Welcome back to Chenal, Mrs. Pickett!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1159950
Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson: "Give your family one-half hour every day to read, work math problems, or indulge in fun activities like brain teasers or crossword puzzles."
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This year, Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission honors 30 years of preserving the life and legacy of Dr. King throughout the state. PCSSD is proud to be part of the celebration coverage in the June issue of 501 LIFE magazine. Full story: https://trst.in/IwMWxd #pcssdproud
It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, says: "All leaders should recognize that whatever they do will make a difference. So pave the way, leaders. Take the risk to meet every child where they are."
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