It's another football Friday! This week SYLVAN HILLS and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while ROBINSON HIGH will be at home. All games kick off at 7 p.m. and, as a reminder, the games are available via livestream: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ. #pcssdproud #serveall
STEM programs provide exposure to STEM content and also provide students with opportunities and experiences that increase innovation, encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, build confidence and perseverance, and foster community and collaboration. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our bodies. The Cleveland Clinic says the morning is when bodies are most insulin-sensitive and suggests fiber-filled carbs for a healthy breakfast.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-you-really-need-to-eat-breakfast/
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The deadline to sign up for Chromebook insurance is September 29! It's only $35 to sign up! Insurance will help you avoid unwanted extra costs if your student's Chromebook is lost, broken or stolen. Sign up today: https://trst.in/C495Cv #pcssdproud #serveall
This is National Arts in Education Week. PCSSD is proud of our fine arts programs and how they impact all aspects of education.
"Grit, industriousness, creativity and resilience are at the center of arts education," said PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light.
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Today is Patriot Day when we remember the horrific events of September 11, 2001. Never forget.
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Reminder, this is TOMORROW!!
PCSSD will host another community meeting for the Building for the Future project at Mills University Studies High School. The meeting will be held at Monday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the seminar room. Please join us to discuss next steps for the projects outlined for Mills University Studies High School.
Today is Grandparents Day! Many PCSSD elementary schools are hosting events for grandparents over the next few days. So keep an eye out for dates and times of these events on your school Facebook pages. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Absenteeism has increased since the pandemic. Addressing this is key to improving graduation rates and academic achievement.
https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that 79% of all people who die by suicide are male?
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2018/Addressing-Male-Suicide
Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
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The rain has cleared out and it's going to be a great night for high school football! Good luck to road teams MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and MAUMELLE HIGH and to SYLVAN HILLS HIGH at home. Don't forget, all games are streamed online at https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network
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September is Take Your Legislator to School Month. PCSSD is thankful for our state legislators and the work they do. Throughout the month, state legislators will visit schools across the District to see education in action. #pcssdproud #serveall
STEM is LIT! is an initiative to expose students to STEM experiences by aligning “challenges” to literary works. All of our challenges are adapted to grade levels and include alignment to various STEM standards and English Language Arts standards. #pcssdproud #serveall
September is Better Breakfast Month. Research shows that breakfast fuels our minds. It helps students be more alert and improve their academic performance. Breakfast helps students focus on their classes rather than a hungry belly. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is National Read a Book Day! What are your favorite books?
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REMINDER - one week away!! PCSSD will host another community meeting for the Building for the Future project at Mills University Studies High School. The meeting will be held at Monday, September 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the seminar room. Please join us to discuss next steps for the projects outlined for Mills University Studies High School.
Happy Labor Day! Labor activists in the late 1800s pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the work that has contributed to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. Labor Day was first celebrated in 1882.
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Reminder! PCSSD schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, September 5.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month. Chronic absenteeism means a student is is missing 10% (about 18 days) during a school year. This impacts the education and health of students.
https://trst.in/JG9Aka.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. There is a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available by calling or texting 988, or visiting 988lifeline.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a text resource at 741-741.
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