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Good Evening Families!
Please click the link to read our August News.
Link: https://www.smore.com/5fwya
Thank you and have a great night!
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Communities in central Arkansas are looking for ways to help the 2021-2022 school year to be a success. Here are a few back-to-school fairs and health clinics happening prior to the first day of school on August 16.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/501819
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Registration is still open for all K-6 students interested in playing football. The team, as part of the CAYFL League, will practice on weekdays following varsity practice, with games on Saturdays. Students are encouraged to join regardless of skill level and are responsible for their own equipment.
For more information email futuresenatorFB@gmail.com or call DeMone Gillette at 501-891-1200.
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to arrange a scavenger hunt. Give clues and have kids hunt for indoor and outdoor objects.
http://ow.ly/uq2R50F0soL
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Take advantage of programs offered by local libraries and museums.
http://ow.ly/BOoW50F0snf
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Reminder - class supply lists are available on the JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE website. Check out the most up to date supply list here: https://rms.pcssd.org/o/robinson-middle-school/page/school-supply-list
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Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about sexting and its dangers.
http://ow.ly/2G5o50F0sjN
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Our communications team has been busy this summer! The PCSSD website got a little refresh to better share information with our stakeholders. We hope you like the new look! https://youtu.be/QVM3d3akZfA
You can also download our PCSSD app!
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The 2021 Tokyo Olympics kick off tonight with the Opening Ceremony.
Which sport are you looking forward to watching the most this Olympics?
#TeamUSA #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Link Correction :https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hRqOVxD_Jp9muLc6SExNkKa4pv13I10I/view?usp=sharing
Happy Friday, RMS Families! Please see the link attached for information on Middle School Scheduling. Look for deeper information to come in the August Newsletter. Enjoy the day!
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to make homemade goop. Goop can shape into balls or ooze between fingers - and it is only 3 ingredients!
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Employ stealth learning. Find teaching moments in everyday activities from cooking to writing the grocery list.
http://ow.ly/e90N50F0sb6
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REMINDER: @RRMetro (Rock Region Metro) is offering free rides along route 10 & 18 in NLR to get your vaccination through July 31. Just show the operator verification of your vaccination appointment and you'll ride free to/from your appointment. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Internet and social media safety is very important for students and families. This summer, we want to provide some resources from @ArkansasEd to learn about safe web surfing.
http://ow.ly/uh9i50F0s87
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Did you know there are less 170 days left in the year?! Check out the countdown to these popular holidays. Which one are you looking forward to most? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Did you know the date on the calendar emoji is July 17? That makes today World Emoji Day!
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REMINDER: PCSSD is offering weekly boxes of 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches for Pulaski County children at 7 PCSSD school locations. This week (week 1), nearly 2300 meals were served to Pulaski County children!! Details: http://ow.ly/tznL50F2mG1
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors. One way to have some outside fun is to decorate rocks. Have children collect rocks and decorate them with paint, stockers, glitter, and other art supplies.
http://ow.ly/uUGm50F0s5n
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Kids often fall victim to the summer slide, but we want to offer some tips to prevent the slide. Encourage kids to conduct internet research on everyday topics, while keeping their digital citizenship & footprint in mind.
https://www.schoology.com/blog/6-tips-avoiding-summer-slide
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about our city? The Central Arkansas Library System is hosting Little Rock Tales virtually on July 14. Learn more and tune in on Facebook:
https://cals.org/event/little-rock-tales/2021-07-14/
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