Maumelle Middle will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school, meet teachers and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind.
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency."
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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. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages.
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. BAKER ELEMENTARY Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, says: "I celebrate personal milestones - identifying all 26 letters of the alphabet or reading their millionth word, the celebration is equally important!"
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Today is Hug Your Kids Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to hug their kids. It's also a day to remember that it's important to express love for others. #pcssdproud

Attention Lady Stinger Volleyball Team: practice will begin on July 25 from 10 am - 12 pm.
Please bring your knee pads and water. Thank you! Go Stingers!!!

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Playing games helps students develop the social skills agency needed to engage in meaningful collaboration with their peers."
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Today is World Emoji Day! July 17 is famously displayed on the 📅 Calendar Emoji, which is why it's chosen as the date for World Emoji Day. World Emoji Day is a celebration of all emojis. What's your favorite emoji? #pcssdproud

WillSub (ESS) will host an informational session for PCSSD subs on July 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm at PCSSD Central Office (925 E. Dixon Rd.). Questions? Call 877-855-7264
Registration: https://bit.ly/43eUXPO
Application: https://bit.ly/2E61oPF
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It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Humanities Dr. Suzette Bloodman, says: "Words have power. So, let’s use our words to uplift, motivate, and support our children."
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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 recommends teaching kids to seek out others to invite to play games or sit together at lunch.
https://trst.in/6balUw
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from CATO ELEMENTARY principal, Stacy Bottoms: "Spend time in nature, explore trails and parks near your home, or even pitch a tent in the backyard, and then write about their experiences."
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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. PBS Kids offers a downloadable reading chart to help families track the books read.
https://trst.in/3CTffz
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE Principal, Zondria Campbell, says: "Principals make a difference by hiring great teachers, planning school wide events to build a positive culture, and setting high expectations."
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Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson: "Give your family one-half hour every day to read, work math problems, or indulge in fun activities like brain teasers or crossword puzzles."
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This year, Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission honors 30 years of preserving the life and legacy of Dr. King throughout the state. PCSSD is proud to be part of the celebration coverage in the June issue of 501 LIFE magazine. Full story: https://trst.in/IwMWxd #pcssdproud

It's a Friday Funny!
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July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, says: "All leaders should recognize that whatever they do will make a difference. So pave the way, leaders. Take the risk to meet every child where they are."
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