The governor announced Tuesday that all school employees can receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting January 18. Alex Burch with KATV Channel 7 spoke with Dr. Janice Warren about how PCSSD plans to distribute the vaccine. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
January is School Board Appreciation Month and we asked our board members to share a little about themselves.
Shelby Thomas, board vice president, has been married for 26 years with 4 kids, 1 son in law and 1 daughter in law. he has 1 grandson with another on the way!
He enjoys playing golf whenever he can find find free time.
One thing he's learned this year that he really likes to cook. During lockdown in 2020, he spent a lot of time cooking for my family. Just call him the "grill master."
Thank you, Shelby, for your dedication to PCSSD!
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January is School Board Appreciation Month and we asked our board members to share a little about themselves.
Dr. Linda Remele, board president, is married with one son, one step-son, 2 granddaughters and 5 cats.
Her greatest pleasure in retirement is volunteering, especially at McPherson Women’s prison, Care Channel and at Sylvan Hills Middle.
One thing she's learned during COVID, is to reach out to your family and friends to keep in touch since you can’t see them in person. This pandemic is hard for all people at all ages.
Thank you, Dr. Remele, for your dedication to PCSSD!
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REMINDER: all student lunches are FREE through the rest of the school year. The USDA waiver allows all students to be served meals free of cost through June 30, 2021. More details can be found on our website:
http://ow.ly/xmCG50D5wHH #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Registration for the 2021-2022 school is now open for NEW students (includes Pre-K) and SCHOOL CHOICE. Returning student registration will open on February 1. Full registration details can be found at pcssd.org/register.
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Report card grades are now available in HAC
Superintendent Dr. Charles McNulty addresses the rise in COVID-19 cases in Arkansas and how the district handles pivoting decisions.
Video: https://youtu.be/wWncdFFYH1s
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Correction: tonight’s 9th grade boys game Sylvan Hills at Maumelle will be played.
Basketball games between Sylvan Hills and Maumelle tonight have been cancelled.
Here is the testing schedule for January.
MAP testing will be held throughout the month of January. The testing January 11 and 14: Math
January 19, 21, 22 and 25: Reading
Please make sure students arrive on campus with a fully charged chromebook for testing.
MAPP testing starts tomorrow. Please make sure chrome books are charged and students are on time.
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. Holden at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: 8th grade students in the Integrated Science class created air-powered vehicles after completing Savvas Realize engineering design planning sheets. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. Tracy at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: 8th grade art students created digital paintings using the app Chrome Canvas. This is the same technique professionals artists use to create computer-based paintings. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Ms. LaSheena Gordon at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: Choir students recorded songs to send a happy message to essential workers at Baptist Hospital. The students recorded 5 holiday songs for healthcare heroes. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
"These are a few of my favorite things" from Mr. Ridgle at SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE: Students were given a week to design an invention that solved a problem. 2 students created the "shorty stick" to help short teachers to reach the top of their boards. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah! Today is the first of an 8-day Jewish celebration commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during 2nd century B.C. It is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
The Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub, Winrock International, & PCSSD are partnering to challenge students to be innovators. This event challenges students across Arkansas in the field of science & technology.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/363066?org=pcssd
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Today is Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.
