Today is National Kindergarten Day to honor Friedrich Wilhelm August Frobel, the man who is credited for starting the first Kindergarten in Germany in 1837. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Administrative Professionals Day and we want to send a big thank you to the many administrative professionals who keep PCSSD and our schools running smoothly! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Volunteer Recognition Day. Thank you to the many volunteers across PCSSD who have continued to find creative ways to volunteer and support our students and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PBS KIDS is encouraging parents to work with children to help them learn spatial reasoning. This can be something as easy as the Hokey Pokey, or even something fun like creating and following a treasure map. https://www.pbs.org/parents/which-way-map-activities-for-kids
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April is Occupational Therapy Month. Thank you to the many PCSSD occupational therapists who work with our students every day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The "Be Pro Be Proud" truck, a mobile workshop, was at Maumelle Middle today. Students were able to experience trade jobs including train conductor, Entergy lineman, Tyson chicken machine worker, diesel mechanic, 18 wheel truck driver and a welder. This was an exciting event for Ms. Hubbard's, Ms. Gray's and Mr. Atkinson's students!
Ms. Lindsey's PAP Algebra 1 and 8th Grade Math are currently working on a Road Trip Project that goes along with Financial Literacy Month. This project shows how well they can manage money to plan a road trip given certain constraints and apply the situations to linear equations. Traditional students worked together as well as traditional students with virtual students. Great job, Stingers!
Parents,
Below is the ACT Aspire testing schedule for virtual students on Saturday, April 17. Students testing on a regular schedule should be dropped off at the cafeteria from 8:00-8:30 and be picked up at 11:30. (Students with extended testing time should have received their testing schedule and will their alternate pickup time.)
Breakfast- 8:00-8:30
Check-in and go to testing location- 8:30-9:00
Reading test- 9:00-10:05
Break- 10:05-10:20
Pass out testing tickets- 10:20-10:30
Science test- 10:30- 11:30
Optional lunch- 11:30- 12:00
Please email hrivera9163@pcssd.org with any questions.
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The ACT Aspire testing schedule for virtual students is as follows (students getting extended time should have received a letter with their testing schedule):
April 17- 8:15am-11:35am
April 24- 8:15am- 11:35am
May 1- 8:15am-11:35am
May 8- Make up day if needed
Please email hrivera9163@pcssd.org by 3pm tomorrow, April 14th if your student will need transportation provided for these days.
ACT Aspire testing begins this week! All students must report to campus for testing. Traditional and Blended students will test Tuesdays- Thursdays and Virtual students will test on Saturdays. Send inquiries regarding testing to hrivera9163@pcssd.org.
TESTING SCHEDULE: https://5il.co/rg65
This is Educator Commitment Signing Week to celebrate students who are committed to the teaching profession. We are proud of the many students who are declaring their commitment to the field of education this week! #TeachArkansas #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Sunday MMS Families!
I wanted to remind everyone that ACT Aspire testing begins this week. All students must report to campus for testing. Traditional and Blended students will test Tuesdays- Thursdays and Virtual students will test on Saturdays. The testing schedule is posted on our web page and Facebook page. Check the posting for more details. Send inquiries regarding testing to hrivera9163@pcssd.org.
April is Financial Literacy Month and today is National Teach Children to Save Day. Economics Arkansas is hosting a design-and-create a savings bank contest for families and classrooms. Deadline for entry is April 19.
https://www.economicsarkansas.org/for_teachers/financial-literacy-project-create-a-savings-bank.html
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The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. SUNDAY: Elevating the Essential & Health Workforce. Worker protections, like PPE & sick leave, mean better health outcomes for employees. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Elevating-Workforce #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. SATURDAY: Uplifting Mental Health & Wellness. Physical activity, sleep, a well-balanced diet, & gratitude can improve mental health. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Mental-Health-and-Wellness #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you Assistant Principal Mrs. Kari Townsend! Mrs. Townsend is married with a daughter and one grandson. Her favorite vacation spot is Ft. Walton Beach. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you Assistant Principal Mr. Damian Patterson! Mr. Patterson's favorite vacation spot is LA. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
For Virtual Students taking the ACT Aspire on Saturday April 17, April 24 and May 1 , please notice the following schedule for testing times:
April 17 - Reading and Science Tests - 8:00-8:40 - a hot breakfast will be served and testing starts promptly at 8:40
Students will test until 11:30, 12:15 or 3:30, depending on test completion
A snack will be provided at 11:00 and a lunch at 12:20 for those students staying past the 11:30 testing time.
April 24 - Math and Writing Tests - same schedule as April 17
May 1 - English Test - 8:00-8:40 - a hot breakfast will be served and testing starts promptly at 8:40
Students will test until 9:45, 10:05 or 11:10, depending on test completion
This is National Assistant Principals Week. We are highlighting the hard work and dedication from our amazing assistant principals across the district. Thank you for all you do! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
