June 6, 1944 is known as D-Day. The day that turned the tides in World War II. It was also a solemn day in which 4,000 allied troops lost their lives to fight for our country and our freedoms.
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The Be Mighty Little Rock Summer 2021 Grab and Go Meals are now available for youth 18 and younger through August 14, Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Already looking for ideas to keep those young ones entertained? Sign up for the Central Arkansas Library System Summer Reading Club program at cals.beanstack.org and then stop by CALS branch to pick up art supplies to go along with the summer activities! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
School may have ended last week, but it's never too late to give shout outs to our educators. This one goes out to our teacher librarians who handled the demanding task of chromebook returns during the last week of school! THANK YOU! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June is Pride Month. Pride Month began as protests by LGBTQ people to confront discrimination in the fight for equality in the 1970s. Pride Month is an opportunity to show support and raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights.
Summer School Chromebook Pick-up Dates and Feeder Pickup Location: (Maumelle High, Mills High, Robinson High, SHMS)
Thursday, June 3rd afternoon
Monday, June 7th
Monday, June 14th
Monday, June 21st
We made it! Congratulations to students and staff - today is the last day of school. Who is ready for summer?
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Nurse Amber Abbott received the 4th quarter Inspiration in Education award from the PCSSD Board of Education. Abbott has led the COVID-19 team for the district this year. We are so thankful for her hard work and dedication to students and staff! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
During the month of May, we want to thank the 40+ speech therapists who work at schools across PCSSD. Your hard work and dedication to working with our students is so appreciated! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
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June 21st – July 2nd Middle School Summer Semester I
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
July 6th – July 16th Middle School Summer Semester II
Tuesday – Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (July 6th -9th)
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (July 12th -16th)
PCSSD Summer School 2021 Application
Middle School Daily Schedule
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Class Time
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Class Time
11:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Class Time
Tennis tryouts are open for upcoming 9-12 graders on May 24!
PCSSD students are enjoying some extra time outside as the school year winds down! Check out these fun photos from LANDMARK ELEMENTARY and MAUMELLE MIDDLE students and their fun outdoor activities! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
If you are unable to pay rent or utilities due to COVID-19, the Pulaski County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (PCERA) may be able to help. PCERA is designed to help families and individuals in the wake of the economic recession caused by the pandemic. http://ow.ly/JRuA50EQjv2
50 educators across the district were randomly selected for prizes donated by local vendors as part of teacher appreciation week. There are a lot of smiling faces here (even behind the masks)! We love celebrating our teachers! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
8th Grade Parents,
Rehearsal for the 8th Grade Celebration for in-person and virtual students will be on Monday, May 24 from 1:15-3:50. All 8th grade students are encouraged to attend. Virtual students should check in through the front office.
The 8th Grade Celebration will be Tuesday, May 25 at 6:30 pm in the MHS Auditorium. Students need to arrive at 5:45pm to start lining up. Students can go through the main doors of the high school all the way to the end of the hall and then down the stairs. Signs with directions will be posted.
If you have not picked up your ticket orders, you may still do that in the front office on Monday from 8:30-4.
Delta Presents Outreach Foundation is hosting a virtual health fair on May 22 from 9am - 12pm for middle school and high school students. Students can register here: http://bit.ly/DeltaOutreachSeminar
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7th & 8th grade MAUMELLE MIDDLE students investigated which cell phone plan was the best deal in the long run. Students made tables & created equations/graphs to compare plans & determine if they should purchase the phone up front or pay monthly. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Here is a link to a really cool summer activities calendar!
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/admin/Files/20210429163813_SMACtalkSummerCalendar-2021.pdf
Reminder! Today is Tax Day!
The Chromebook check in schedule is as follows. Students will return Chromebooks during their Social Studies class on the designated days, except for Wednesday after school:
Monday, May 24 - 8th grade in person students
Tuesday, May 25 - 7th and 8th(if needed)grade in
person students
Wednesday, May 26 - 7th grade in person students
and after school from
1:30-5:30 for all virtual
students
Thursday, May 27 - 6th grade in person students
Friday, May 28 - make up check in day
All Chromebooks must be returned with the charger and the bag. All Chromebooks must also be returned in good condition and if students have fines for damages, they will need to pay those fines before they can receive the new Chromebook for the 2021-2022 school year. All library books are due by Friday, May 21. Please drop them in in the return box at the library doors. Please email Traci Matthews at tmatthews1379@pcssd.org if you have any questions regarding Chromebooks or library books. Thank you!