Happy Friday!
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SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH principal, Mr. Yvone West, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Parents can involve students in vacation planning: Calculating distance, mapping directions, and times to help critical thinking."
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. Rachel Blackwell, Digital Learning Facilitator says "Active listening is so important for children. Let kids know what they say is meaningful. This helps build deeper relationships."
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SYLVAN HILLS HIGH Advanced Placement students took their exams at the end of last school year and the results are in. SHHS students scored above the state average on 8 of the AP exams including English, Spanish, Calculus, Biology, Computer Science, and Art.
Special recognition for the following courses:
•2-D Art & Design: 92% scored 3 or higher (that's 15% above the state average of 77%)
English Literature & Composition: 71% scored 3 or higher (that's 10% above the state average of 61%)
Students who receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 will receive college credit for that course.
PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Exercise, play, workout, run, ride a bike, skateboard, scooter, jump rope for 60 minutes a day."
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PCSSD is excited to announce our new deputy superintendent, Dr. Sonya Whitfield! Dr. Whitfield served as principal at BAKER ELEMENTARY since 2015 and 3 other PCSSD elementary schools before that. Can't wait to see Dr. Whitfield excel in this role! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
A group of 8 PCSSD educators enjoyed some great hands-on learning for Special Education last week at Henderson State University. These professionals are working to earn their certification in resource endorsement for SPED. Congrats! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
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MILLS MIDDLE principal, Dr. Lisa Watson, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Read at least 15-20 minutes a night to keep your reading levels progressing. Keep a journal of your reading by writing what you read about."
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY principal, Dr. Taniesa Moore says, "Take the time to "see" each child. Listen with your heart. Respond with love and respect."
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Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher with PCSSD? Our partner, WillSub, is now hiring substitutes for the 2022-2023 school year! For a limited time, background checks are free. Learn more and apply online: https://trst.in/xCpvSj
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PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Mr. Bokari Williams, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"Practice and review multiplication numbers 0-12 written and verbally."
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Today is Global Hug Your Kids Day to celebrate the relationship between parents and children. This is one more reason to express the love you have for your children! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Did you know that the calendar emoji is today's date? Happy World Emoji Day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Be Mighty Little Rock teamed up with Central Arkansas Libraries to launch the "Little Free Pantry" program at 7 libraries around Little Rock.
Happy Friday!
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Are students in your community looking for meals during the summer? Visit www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for the USDA Meals for Kids Finder. The interactive map is updated weekly. You can also text "Summer Meals" to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY principal, Mrs. Masako Christian, is offering some tips to help students avoid the summer slide.
"I encourage students to experience fun places in Arkansas. Students also learn a lot by participating in outdoor activities."
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July is National Make a Difference to a Child Month. MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Duane Clayton says his favorite quotes about leaving an impression on students is "When we love them; we serve them!"
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SYLVAN HILLS HIGH students had the honor of performing at the Sherwood Chamber meeting on Monday as they welcomed delegates from the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.
Victoria Poland performed an interpretative dance, choir students Nicholas Tidwell, Addison Smedley, Hope People, Michael Barker sang, and Jacob Grinder delivered his monologue for the delegation.
