62% of kids say they enjoy summer reading so encourage your kids to spend some time in a book this summer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Buildings may be closed, but registration is still open! Families with students returning to PCSSD must register. Registration information can be found online at pcssd.org/register. If you have questions, please contact Yolanda Richards at yrichards@pcssd.org.
2nd Round Yearbook Pick Up:
June 24th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
If you are unavailable to pick up on this date the yearbooks will be available during the upcoming school year. Please email our bookkeeper Patricia Davis @ pdavis90973@pcssd.org to arrange for pickup.
It is important during summer months for students to find books that they enjoy reading. 90% of kids say they are more likely to finish a book that they pick out themselves. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Father's Day!
RMS Family-
Yearbooks have arrived for those that purchased ahead of time. We do have extras available, but that will be for first come- first served. We will distribute yearbooks this today from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Those that pre-ordered will come through the car-lanes and parents wanting to purchase must park in the school lot. Please do not come outside of your vehicle as we will come to you. Those purchasing yearbooks on today will need to pay $35.00. Please follow CDC practices when you come and have on protective gear. Have a great weekend!
Evening RMS Families-
Yearbooks have arrived for those that purchased ahead of time. We do have extras available, but that will be for first come- first served. We will distribute yearbooks this Monday from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Those that pre-ordered will come through the car-lanes and parents wanting to purchase must park in the school lot. Please do not come outside of your vehicle as we will come to you. Those purchasing yearbooks on Monday will need to pay $35.00. Please follow CDC practices when you come and have on protective gear. Have a great weekend!
Beating the summer slide can be done by some simple activities during the summer. You could visit our local libraries to check out books or even take some classes. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
For many kids, wearing a mask might seem uncomfortable and scary. UAMS created book to help children adjust to why it's important to wear mask. It even includes activities to do with younger children.
https://view.publitas.com/uams-1/my-teacher-wears-a-mask/page/1
Every student should have their final report card. Parents of students in kindergarten and 1st grade received an email report card. Parents of students in grades 2 - 12 can find their child's report card in HAC. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The summer slide overwhelmingly impacts kids from lower income families more than others. It is reported that by the end of the 5th grade, students from lower income families are often 2.5 years behind their peers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
LAST CHANCE!! The final collection date for Chromebooks is Thursday, June 11 from 4-6 pm. To avoid any late fees, please drop off the device, charger, and bag at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE, ROBINSON MIDDLE, MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH or MAUMELLE HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Teachers spend valuable classroom time at the beginning of each school year to catch up students who have fallen behind where they should be. It can take 4-6 weeks to re-teach students the material they forgot. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dear RMS Families,
This is a follow-up to our Facebook Post on June 3, 2020. As we indicated, a former student of ours, Kaleb Campbell, who transferred from us in January recently passed away. As you know, our thoughts and prayers are with Kaleb’s family and friends. Therefore, our school team will be available to support students in need of counseling. If your child did know Kaleb and is having a hard time, please contact our school staff through the designated staff emails (below) to set up individualized counseling via virtual hangouts. Thank you and have a good Sunday.
Staff Available For Supports:
Mrs. Andrea Mixon (Counselor) amixon8469@pcssd.org
Mrs. Appiah-McNulty (Principal) ymcnulty8711@pcssd.org
Ms. Bobbie Banks (Assistant Principal) bbanks@pcssd.org
Mr. John Bagby (Assistant Principal) jbagby@pcssd.org
By the time students get to high school, the learning loss caused by the summer slide can create a performance gap of 2-5 years. But simply practicing some skills will keep your student sharp heading into next year. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The summer slide is real and students can lose more than 2.5 months of math skills, 2 months of reading skills, and multiple grade levels of abilities without putting what they have learned this list year to practice. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Registration is still open! Families with students returning to Joe T. Robinson Middle must register. Registration information can be found online at pcssd.org/register. If you have questions, please contact Darlene Smith at dsmith2862@pcssd.org.
Many students have already closed their books and won't open them again until school is back in session. This puts kids at risk of falling behind and lower standardized test scores. We will provide facts and tips to avoid the summer slide here. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty and Shawn Burgess, assistant superintendent for human resources, discuss what it will look like for PCSSD to reopen for students in fall 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idmzAgdSNdE #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Congratulations to all our students from the superintendent's Cabinet at PCSSD! You are officially finished with the 2019-2020 school year. Check out this message of appreciation for you as head into summer break. https://youtu.be/1SlonalhXOU #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
