This year's National Public Health Week theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. MONDAY: Rebuilding. Rebuilding after COVID-19 to create a better, more inclusive, more just world through investing in public health. http://www.nphw.org/NPHW-2021/Rebuilding #NPHW #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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.
Attention Senator families! Robinson High School is doing a fundraiser for all three Robinson schools and we'd love for you to participate! We designed t-shirts to represent how we are all SURVIVORS of this school year.
The shirts are available in three colors (vegas gold, sport grey and dark heather). The shirts are $10 each for size small - large and $13 each for XXL and XXL sizes (all sizes are adult).
Fill out the form and turn in by April 9 to place your order: https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/2046335/schools/45630
Blessings to all on this Good Friday.
If you missed the cap and gown pick up yesterday you may pick up your items with Mrs. Billie in the counselor's office at your convenience.
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
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
Teachers - it's Self Care Spring Break! During this time away, care for each other. Teachers have been through a lot and having a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen is important. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
