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Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember to allow yourself to stop and recharge. The past year has been trying but you continued to show up for your students. Now take some time to take care of yourself. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Joycelyn Elders was the 15th Surgeon General of the U.S. She was also the first person in Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Happy First Day of Spring!
Spring Break is officially in full swing for PCSSD. The District will be closed March 22 - March 26. We’ll see you back on March 29. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Amy Rossi was the exec. dir. of Ark. Advocates for Children & Families for 23 years. She worked with state lawmakers to adopt ARKids First (for uninsured children). She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Two PCSSD schools are competing for State Titles tomorrow! Good luck to MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH (4A Boys) and MAUMELLE HIGH (5A Boys)! The games will be aired on PBS, details on where to watch can be found here: myarkansaspbs.org.
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Betty Bumpers is the former First Lady of Arkansas. Her "Every Child By '74" plan increased the state's immunization rates leading the CDC to use the model as well. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Link to the ACT Aspire Testing Schedule for Maumelle Middle School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSkJ9Fi5dw-dUX4Wnb68Qxa40bDHqDje6PM-VIu19oxdew8br3AAClHUzFUKgGLst0maAqXxx_HsULG/pub
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Dr. Margaret Louise Sirman Clark taught French at the Univ. of AR for nearly 30 years. She was one of the first African Americans hired to teach at the university. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Reminder to all school volunteers -- Please make sure you have submitted your 2nd semester volunteer hours! This includes hours from November 20, 2020 through March 12, 2021. You can submit them via the Google form on your school’s website or by emailing the school volunteer coordinator: Traci Matthews at tmatthews1379@pcssd.org. Thank you for all you do!
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https://youtu.be/axjJuyNaBDY
Please use this link to watch the recording of our Parent Meeting from March 16 about ACT Aspire Testing. You may contact Mrs. Townsend at ktownsend@pcssd.org or Mrs. Matthews at tmatthews1379@pcssd.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
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Johnelle Hunt co-founded J.B. Hunt Transport with her husband in 1969. In 2001, she, along with her husband, was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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ATTENTION All students,
The UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
offers virtual summer programs to immerse
underrepresented minority and disadvantaged K-12 and
college students in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) learning experiences with a focus on
health careers and professions.
Please forward to your students and parents!!
Deadline to apply: April 9th
Copy and paste into your browser: https://ddei.uams.edu/ddei-outreach-programs/
To find out more.
If you have questions please contact me.
Nicholas A. Pettus
Senior Diversity Specialist
UAMS – Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4301 W. Markham, Slot # 625
Office: 501-686-8952
Toll Free: 1-800-432-8091
Fax: 501-686-7439
E-mail napettus@uams.edu
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Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award winning actress. She is known for her roles in Back to the Future, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Step Brothers, Justified, and more. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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The Innovation Challenge is underway! We are looking forward to the solutions to real world problems students develop. The top 5 winners receive a prize package. One grand prize winner gets a prototype of their product.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
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Carolyn Pollan was elected to Arkansas House of Rep. in 1975 and served 12 terms. She established the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Abuse. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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UAMS is hosting a free dental exam and sealant clinic for children 5-17 years old. Appointments are required for the March 20 event. Call Kaitlyn Baldwin at 501-553-5633 to schedule an appointment.
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Is it Pie Day or Pi Day? How about both!
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Pat Walker was a philanthropist. She was awarded both UAMS and Razorback Fdn. Distinguished Service Awards and was recognized as one of the Most Distinguished Women in AR. She was inducted in Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight. Daylight saving time starts tonight!
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