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PCSSD is being recognized for District and school communication efforts in the 2022 National School Communication Awards contest with a Golden Achievement Award and 3 Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/770091
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Happy Friday!
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CHENAL ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Yolanda Harris, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"One thing I like that is fun for students are board games. Board games are a great strategy for learning many useful things."
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read for 30 - 60 minutes a day. It can be a young adult novel, graphic novel, comics, books, magazines, and newspaper."
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Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress.
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Baptist Health Community Outreach is offering back-to-school immunization clinics in Little Rock throughout the month of August. For more information and to pre-register, call 501-202-1540. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Happy Friday!
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The Free and Reduced Lunch Application is available now for the 2022-2023 school year! This allows students to receive free or reduced price meals. Apply online or pick up an application in August at your child's school. https://trst.in/dEXwcx #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Teacher Vision has collected summer reading lists and organized them by grade level and even offers some lists for teachers.
https://www.teachervision.com/holidays/summer-reading-lists
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Joe T. Robinson High School will host Senator Academy Monday, July 25th - Friday, July 29th from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 pm. each day. Senator Academy is designed specifically for incoming 9th-grade students attending RHS in the Fall of 2022. Please click the link for additional information:
https://bit.ly/SenatorAcademy22
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June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. This annual celebration is led by the Institute of Caribbean Studies and supports the inclusion of Caribbean-Americans in policy making and the development of the Caribbean region. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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AR Kids Read is offering a list of ideas to keep your child inspired to read this summer by finding new places to read. Check out this list and maybe even come up with some of your own!
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CALS is collecting new and gently used reusable water bottles to have on hand for patrons and local shelters this summer. If you want to help, bottles can be brought to Main Library through Saturday, July 30. For questions, contact 501-918-3000. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Happy Friday!
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Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Little Free Libraries provide a great opportunities for students to not only borrow books, but donate books for other community members.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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Robinson Middle is still accepting additional applications for the Senator Transition Camp for incoming 6th graders. Camp will be held July 25-29 at RMS. Students will review basic academic skills, learn about RMS, and prepare for the upcoming school year. We also plan to visit the University of Memphis and the Civil Rights Museum as part of the camp!
To enroll, please complete the form by June 30: https://bit.ly/3HLxMmZ
Email dgrimmett7811@pcssd.org with any questions.
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June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is the Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area. This area conserves habitats and protects Lake Maumelle. It's trail system is open for both hiking and biking.
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