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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them."
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It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!"
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Robinson Middle will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 based on the following schedule:
6th Grade - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
7th Grade - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
8th Grade - 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
This is your chance to visit the school, meet teachers and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!
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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 creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind.
https://trst.in/HATkYw
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency."
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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. 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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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
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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
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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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Robinson Middle released school supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year. New this year: you can now order items from the list directly from the Robinson Middle website! Find your child(ren)'s grade-level list here: https://rms.pcssd.org/o/robinson-middle-school/page/school-supply-list
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It's a Friday Funny!
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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 Monica Ring to Robinson Middle for the 2023-2024 school year! Ring joins us as another assistant principal as Ms. Reed-Moss will be working at another PCSSD school for this year.
Congrats and Welcome to Robinson Middle, Ms. Ring!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/1159950
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