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Did you know that PCSSD is an AVID school district? We emphasize career and college readiness through strategies and programs at each grade level to encourage critical thinking and practice organizational and note taking skills. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Last week, RMS students showed up for our boys' basketball team. The 8th grade team won by a slim margin and, no doubt, the fan support played a part in that. Let's show up and show up for the remaining games this season. Our players deserve your support! Check out the schedule on our website:
https://rms.pcssd.org/o/robinson-middle-school/events
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January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Eli Keller for his service to PCSSD and our students. In his spare time, Mr. Keller enjoys exercising. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Heather Smith for her service to PCSSD and our students. In her spare time, Ms. Smith enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing and traveling to the lake an beach with her family. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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PCSSD is committed to providing students with learning experiences to prepare them for college/career readiness. If you would like to join our PCSSD family, school choice applications are accepted through May 1.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice
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There is so much going on at Robinson Middle this month! Even though we're about halfway through the month, there are plenty of activities and events to attend. Check out our January newsletter for all the details!
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Today is Kid Inventors Day! PBIS Kids recently sent instructions for making a bottle thermometer - what a fun way to incorporate STEM into at-home activities! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Join us on Monday, February 13 from 5:30 pm - 7 pm for an OPEN HOUSE at Robinson Middle School!
What to expect:
•Live Entertainment throughout the evening! #The Senex Jazz Band, Senator Cheer, The #SingingSenators 7th/8th Choir, and featured speakers will perform on the RMS cafetorium stage!
•6-8th grade students currently attending RMS and families will enjoy perusing the building, visiting displays showcasing programs' recent student work, and will turn in course selection forms for 2023-24 year.
•5th graders at Baker, Chenal, Lawson, & Robinson Elementary can explore elective course offerings, meet teachers, and turn in their course selection forms.
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Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact he had on our country. He was a leader in the Civil Rights movement and across America. Today we celebrate his life and lasting impact. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a broad term meaning the use of force/fraud/coercion to exploit another person for the purpose of forced labor or sex trafficking.
www.state.gov/what-is-trafficking-in-persons
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Just a reminder PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will resume operations on Tuesday, January 17. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Happy Friday! We are dancing into a 3-day weekend!
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PCSSD and Chartwells have developed an engaging program called Mood Boost Café designed to help students make a correlation between their food and their mood: Alert, Calm, Confident, Happy, Smart & Strong
https://www.pcssd.org/article/960493
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January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Tina Ward for her service to PCSSD and our students. In her spare time, Ms. Ward enjoys kickboxing and spending time with friends and family. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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For families not zoned for PCSSD but wish to attend one of our schools, School Choice is an option. School Choice allows students K-12 to attend school in a nonresident district. Applications are accepted through May 1.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/school-choice
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Today is National Arkansas Day! We celebrate our beautiful state and all it has to offer. https://trst.in/8iVNnz #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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January is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to Shelby Thomas for his service to PCSSD and our students. In his spare time, Mr. Thomas enjoys getting in his boat and floating around Indianhead Lake just taking in nature. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is a historical day for our state. The first female Governor of Arkansas is being sworn in. PCSSD congratulates and sends well wishes to our new Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and State Treasurer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Today is a historical day for our state. The first female Governor of Arkansas is being sworn in. PCSSD congratulates and sends well wishes to our new Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, and State Treasurer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Mentoring Monday! January is National Mentoring Month. PCSSD has a teacher mentoring program pairing novice teachers with veteran mentors to guide and assist them as they settle into their teaching careers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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