MAUMELLE MIDDLE has earned the designation of "certified" from AVID!
https://www.pcssd.org/article/765499
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Today is Flag Day which marks the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777. The resolution, passed by the 2nd Continental Congress resolved that the flag include 13 stripes, alternating red & white & 13 white stars in a blue field. Stars have been added as states join the union.
Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
Parents of 3rd - 8th grade girls: don't forget to sign up for the Maumelle basketball camp this summer! The camp session runs June 21 - June 23 from 11am - 1pm for all students. The cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Sign up for the camp here: https://bit.ly/MaumelleGirlsBballCamp2022
Congratulations to PCSSD's Executive Director of Communications, Jessica Duff, on being named one of Little Rock Soirée Magazine's 2022 Women to Watch! We are proud to have her on our team!
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Today is Family Health and Fitness Day! How are you and your family working on your health this summer?
Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A dozen PCSSD schools have qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision program during the 2022-2023 school year. The program provides meals, regardless of eligibility category, at no charge for all students.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/758787
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Maumelle High School would like to invite your scholar to attend our Freshman Transition Camp 2022 this summer! Incoming 9th-grade Scholars will have the opportunity to experience a week in the life of a Freshman. Our goal is to guide them through their transition to high school by introducing the academic, behavioral, and social skills they will need to perform at a higher level.
Dates: July 18-22 (5 days)
Time: 8:00-12:00 p.m.
MORE DETAILS: https://5il.co/1bx6g
Maumelle Middle School would like to invite all incoming 6th graders for the 2022-2023 school year to attend Transition Camp July 25-29. Transition Camp is a great experience to learn about the middle school environment, meet classmates, and plan for future academic success. You can sign up in the school office at Maumelle Middle next week (M-F, 8am - 4pm). Questions? Email Mark Smith (msmith9627@pcssd.org).
Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. The National Education Association celebrates reading every month with the Read Across America campaign. They offer tips to create a reading club and recommend books for all reading levels.
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids to access the USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
June is Great Outdoors Month. One popular Central Arkansas outdoor destination is Riverfront Park. This park stretches 11 blocks and includes the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge, Civil War Marker, Junction Bridge, La Petit Roche Plaza, Peabody Splash Park, and much more!
As a reminder, PCSSD is now operating under summer hours. This means offices are open 7 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday. Exceptions are the weeks of Juneteenth & Independence Day which include closures on Monday & a normal 8 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
June 6, 1944 - D-Day. The largest seaborne invasion in history occurred on this day during World War II on the beaches of Normandy. More than 4,000 members of the Allied forces were confirmed dead, but total casualties are estimated at more than 10,000.
A message from Coach Tina Tennison at Maumelle High School:
Any incoming 7th or 8th grade girl who is interested in basketball is invited to join the 9th grade girls and Coach T in summer practices. These practices will be held at the high school Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the month of June. Practices will be held on those days from June 7 to June 23. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach T at coacht.mhs@gmail.com. Thank you!
The UAMS Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Summer Smiles clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 10 in Little Rock.
https://news.uams.edu/2022/05/24/uams-dental-hygiene-program-offers-free-summer-of-smiles-clinic-for-children-on-june-10/
NOTE: The June PCSSD Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, June 6 at 5:30 p.m. This is a change from the regular board meeting date and time. Full agenda can be found online: https://trst.in/AfnLv3
June is Pride Month. This month we reflect on the progress of the LGBTQI+ community in our continued fight for equality and inclusion.
Maumelle High School is hosting a Transition Camp in July for any incoming 9th Grade student. Space is limited and the deadline to apply is Friday, June 3. Here is the link to the program information. Please share this with anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mq0nwZXhz1WFG69sx2z1_FX3J2boCzml4iXFsemDBdk/edit?usp=sharing