Say Goodbye to Summer Slide with this fun tip from Staisey Hodge of OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY: "Visit the local library for storytime and discover new books. Then explore the other items you and the family can check out—like fishing poles, tools or telescopes!" #pcssdproud #serveall
In honor of International Joke Day we give you this silly school joke:
Q: Why was the math book so sad?
🥁 Drum roll...
A: It had too many problems.
🤣 Now, it's your turn. Give us your best joke in the comments! 🤣
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June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: picnicking! What is your favorite park to enjoy a picnic? We’re big fans of the inclusive playground within Two Rivers Park! #pcssdproud #serveall
We're less than two months away from opening the doors to our school based health clinic. Along with our partners at Mainline Health, we cannot wait to bring a variety of healthcare services to PCSSD students and staff. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1608188 #pcssdproud #serveall
All PCSSD athletic facilities, including school tracks, will be closed June 23 - July 6 for the required "dead period" under AAA rules. Practices for student athletes will resume after July 6 and tracks will reopen for public use at that time as well. #pcssdproud #serveall
According to the Arkansas Food Bank, 1 in 5 kids in AR are at risk for going hungry. During National Hunger Awareness Month, we want to remind you that PCSSD offers multi-day meal boxes for families with kids ages 2-18. Learn more: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1618697
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June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: swimming! Families can take a day trip to nearby Hot Springs. All ages can splash in the kid-friendly Bull Bayou swimming hole. #pcssdproud #serveall
The Maumelle Middle AVID team had an amazing week at the AVID Summer Institute in Dallas. The team spent the week prepping for the upcoming school year and learning new ideas to implement in our instruction. We can't wait to share all we have learned with our Stingers!
Happy First Day of Summer! Grab your sunglasses, because today the Northern Hemisphere will receive the most sunlight of any day of the year. #pcssdproud #serveall
When the Union arrived in Galveston, TX on June 19, 1865, they shared the news that 250,000 enslaved Black people were free — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Looking for a way to celebrate Juneteenth? Support Black-owned businesses! #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Father's Day! How will you honor the father figures in your life today? #pcssdproud #serveall
Did you know? The United States adopted the American flag on this day in 1777 — 247 years ago! #pcssdproud #serveall
June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: biking! Pulaski County offers trails for every skill level. Try taking a family bike ride on the paved Southwest Trail to the Children's Library & Learning Center. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Caribbean American Heritage Month! Since 2006, the U.S. has set aside June to highlight the culture and heritage of Caribbean Americans — including immigrants from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago. #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Family Health and Fitness Day! Adding exercise and healthy foods to your family routine is a team effort. Fun tip: Cooking together helps families find the flavors that fit their taste and nutrition goals. #pcssdproud #serveall
June is Great Outdoors Month! Every week, we'll share a fun outdoor activity. This week: hiking! Pulaski County offers trails for every skill level. Take it easy on Kingfisher Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park or reach new heights on Rattlesnake Ridge. #pcssdproud #serveall
On June 6th, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest seaborne invasion in military history. Known as D-Day, the operation, centered on Normandy beach, started the liberation of Europe that would eventually end WWII 11 months later. #pcssdproud #serveall
Starting this week, PCSSD will offer 5-day meal boxes every Thursday for households with children ages 2-18. There will be two pick up locations: MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH and CATO ELEMENTARY. Boxes can be picked up 7-11am. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1618697
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National Family Month perfectly coincides with the end of school & the increase of family time. Your family can plug in during this season (and beyond!) by adding a Family Night to your weekly schedule, eating meals together and tackling chores as a group. #pcssdproud #serveall
Yesterday was for students... teachers, now it's your turn. Happy last day of school for you! Time to cue the last-day-of-school-happy-dance!
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