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: Sonya Whitfield at swhitfield@pcssd.org. Thank you for all you do!
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
Mrs. Whitten, kindergarten teacher, moved her word work learning stations outside. Students rotated through stations. They stopped at each stop sign, sounded out the word, and then wrote the word.
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
Mrs. Whitten took advantage of the nice weather and moved her kindergarten classroom outside for word work.
REMINDER.....It's time to report your volunteer hours. The image explains everything that's considered volunteer opportunities. Click on the link to report your volunteer hours. If you have helped your child from home, purchased items for the class, or attended virtual meetings--they count as volunteer hours. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
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
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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
Is it Pie Day or Pi Day? How about both!
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
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.
Lottie Shackelford was the 1st woman elected LR Mayor. President Clinton appointed her as the 1st African American woman to serve on the Board of Trustees for OPIC. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead tonight. Daylight saving time starts tonight!
FINAL REMINDER: Registration is now open for the Innovation Challenge. The Innovation Challenge challenges 3-12 graders across Arkansas in the field of science and technology in a new, innovative way.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/407611?org=pcssd
#pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Louise Thaden simultaneously held women's records for speed, altitude, & solo endurance. She partnered w/ Amelia Earhart to form an advocacy group for women pilots. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kay Kelley Arnold served twice as chairwoman of the LR Municipal Airport Commission. She was influential in changes to fund facility updates and rename the airport. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Roberta Fulbright was a publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Times and University of AR supporter. In 2012, UofA Board of Trustees names a dining hall in her honor. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It's time to report your volunteer hours this Friday. The image explains everything that's considered volunteer opportunities. Click on the link to report your volunteer hours. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ5qHygDzgFJBjvyD1hUlqSu34dat2tp6rYqESeRVG5QSuWg/viewform
Dr. Edith Irby Jones was the 1st African American to be accepted, attend & graduate from UAMS. 1985 she was elected the 1st female president of the Nat'l Medical Assoc. She was inducted in the Ark. Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Students in Mrs. Lynch's 3rd grade class had a fun twist on math probability. Mrs. Lynch wanted to include her class in her gender reveal announcement. Student submitted their guesses - seven predicted a baby boy and 14 predicted a baby girl (that's 50% more guessed baby girl over baby boy)! Watch the video to see who was correct:
https://youtu.be/TAaD5a9RCc8