Today is School Librarian Day. Say a big thank you to our teacher librarians on Monday for all of their hard work. Who is a teacher librarian you remember growing up that you want to give a shout out to? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Easter!
Did you know PCSSD offers gifted and talented programs for Kindergarten - 12th graders? Ms. Laura Shirley, director of gifted and talented for the District, talked about the program with Little Rock Family. Check it out: http://ow.ly/5n9m50EdZuF
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Today is Children's Book Day! What was your favorite children's book growing up?
Today is World Autism Awareness Day - a day where communities from around the world come together to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism to inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.
Blessings to all on this Good Friday.
Parents and guardians- We have already began planning for the 2021-2022 School year. For NEXT YEAR, your child will be considered a Traditional Student unless you advise me otherwise. If you intend for your child to be a VIRTUAL student please complete the attached form. The Blended Instructional option will no longer be available. This form must be submitted on or before April 8, 2021. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 501-234-4508.
Darlene Smith, Registrar
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EZ_Hhk7d27Ts9PDRr2V5jWxGDWPECweNzu8w5H8DLcM/viewform?
Any 6th or 7th grade girls (going to be in 7th and 8th grade the 21-22 school year) who are interested in trying out for volleyball or basketball must attend the tryout date for your grade level:
Wednesday, May 5th for next year's 7th graders from 1:15-2:45
Wednesday, May 12th for next year's 8th graders from 1:15-2:45
In order to tryout, you MUST have a sports physical/medical clearance. The form has to say you are CLEARED to participate in sports.
(Track tryouts will be held after winter break next year.)
Please contact Coach Anderson(kanderson2501@pcssd.org) or Coach Casey(jcasey2347@pcssd.org) if you have questions.
It's April Fool's Day! Watch out for tricks 😉 What's the best April Fool's joke you've seen or experienced?
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Jo Luck is a former president and CEO of Heifer Project International. She also led AR Advocates for Children and Families and AR Department of Parks and Tourism. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
HAC Login Instructions for viewing Report Cards:
1. Go to PCSSD.org
2. Click "EXPLORE"
3. Under "Families," click "Parent Links"
4. Choose "eSchool Home Access Center" from the drop-down menu
5. Select a district, Choose Pulaski County Special SD
6. Enter your username and password
7. Once in HAC, click "Grades A+" from the horizontal menu at the top.
8. Click the Report Card tab.
9. Third nine weeks grades will be in the column titled "QTR3."
MMS 3rd nine weeks Report Cards are ready to be viewed in HAC. Enlarge the image for detailed instructions on logging in and viewing grades.
PCSSD will continue its required mask mandate for students and staff per the protocol by Gov. Hutchinson and Commissioner Johnny Key on March 30. This will remain in place until review by the PCSSD Board of Education at its next meeting on April 13, 2021. bit.ly/PCSSDmasksMarch2021
Women's Foundation of Arkansas focuses on education for all girls. The group was created by "Top 100 Women in Arkansas" with the challenge to make a difference. They were inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2018. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Dr. Mary Good was the founding Dean of the UA Little Rock College of Engineering & IT. She served in various roles under Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush & Clinton. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a gospel and secular music superstar. Her electric gospel music influenced stars like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Little Richard. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2021. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Happy Passover!
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, remember your why. Remember why you decided to become an educator and the opportunity you have to shape our future. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Daisy Gatson Bates was a civil rights leader. She was a publisher and former president of the AR NAACP. She's best known for involvement with the Little Rock Nine. She was inducted in the Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. #womenshistorymonth #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Peter and the Wolf (narrated by SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE choir director Ms. Gordon) and Spring from Vivaldi will be available to stream April 1 at 10 a.m. through April 30. The concert is free, but registration is required at: https://www.arkansassymphony.org/education-community/childrens-concerts
