Over the summer, PCSSD student nutrition and Chartwells K12 served meal boxes to families in need. Over the course of 8 weeks, they served nearly 50,000 meals (22,735 breakfast & 25,604 lunch). AR Hunger Relief Alliance feature: https://trst.in/qB8Qqa #pcssdproud #serveall
Chromebook Distribution Update:
If your student has not received his or her Chromebook yet, it may be because some of the new students are not quite in the Chromebook check out system. This is very different from being enrolled in our school. Please know that we will issue them a device as soon as we can. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
A message from Nurse Scott:
Hello Stinger Parents!
Just a reminder: ALL student medications that are taken during school hours must meet district policy guidelines and go through the school nurse. Also, medications must have school paperwork signed by the parents.
Thanks,
Aaron Scott, BSN, RN
Maumelle High School is hosting tryouts this Saturday (August 19) for a youth basketball team. This is open to girls in 5th and 6th grade who want to take their basketball skills to the next level! Tryouts will be Saturday, August 19 from 9 am until 10:30 am in the gym at Maumelle High. Please email Coach Garrison if you have any questions: ggarrison2797@pcssd.org
Congratulations two new PCSSD department leaders. Kristin Herring is now the Academy Director for PCSSD, leading the charge for the Academies of Central Arkansas in our high schools. Dr. Kerry Daughety is our new director of gifted and talented. Congrats! #pcssdproud #serveall
Returning 8th grade students received their Chromebooks, chargers and bags today. Returning 6th and 7th grade students will receive theirs on Tuesday, Aug. 15. New students will receive theirs on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Making sure all students have a Chromebook, charger and bag is a high priority for this first week of school. We will also ensure that all students will be able to log in and be ready to use their Chromebooks for instruction in the classroom. We appreciate your patience with this process as it is massive. Chromebook insurance is being offered again this year. The deadline to sign up for chromebook insurance for the 2023-2024 school year is September 29, 2023. Please follow this link for more information. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/chromebook-insurance
We love and appreciate Maumelle Middle School volunteers!!! Our volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application to be able to work with students. Please complete your application if you wish to volunteer this school year! Thank you! Go Stingers!!!
https://securevolunteer.com/Pulaski-County-Special-School-District/home?fbclid=IwAR2Hnle3yV5mHuh8Arbsur2nc2Y_eN3J9eNet9aTosSdRN0reywFR5xVF5E
Today is V-J Day, marking the end of World War II. President Harry Truman announced on this day in 1945 that Japan had surrendered!
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It's the first day of school! Send us your first day of school pictures at communication@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
'Twas the night before school starts,
And you could feel it in the air.
The creatures were stirring:
Hornets, Comets. Senators, and Bears!
The Hornets were buzzing
With excitement for the year,
As Maumelle got ready
To hoot, holler, and cheer!
The Comets are zooming,
Moving at lightning speed
For a great, new school year,
Guaranteed!
The Senators are ready
To make their mark.
Leading in the community
From the school to the park.
And the Bears are waking
From summer hibernation,
To take on the school year
Ready and unshaken.
So go to bed
And get some rest
As we begin tomorrow anew
To make this school year the best!
#pcssdproud #serveall
Today is International Lefthanders Day. Who are our lefthanded friends?
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Vaccines for Children program began in 1994 to make vaccines available to uninsured children. Learn about the program and qualifications on the state Department of Health's website:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/vaccines-for-children
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PCSSD kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a districtwide convocation event on Friday (Aug. 11). Staff from all 26 schools attended the event held at Maumelle High School. We are ready to think critically and enhance our relational capacity this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's a Friday Funny!
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School starts back on Monday! Just a reminder, we've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. See you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24
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Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids has a Kindness is Everywhere coloring page to fill with drawings to represent acts of kindness.
https://trst.in/snjtAU
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Today is National Book Lovers Day! What is your favorite spot to curl up with a good book?
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One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Imagination Library has a list of books for all grade levels.
https://imaginationsoup.net/summer-reading-list-for-kids/
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PCSSD recently participated in the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, receiving more than $8,700 in unclaimed property from the State of Arkansas. Thank you Auditor Dennis Milligan for spearheading this campaign to bring this money back to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall
The ESOL team traveled to the Comprehensible Input Summit in mid-July. This 5 day workshop focused on teaching students through acquisition-driven instruction. They brought back skills and techniques to improve community connections with our EL families. #pcssdproud #serveall
