October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Some symptoms of dyslexia for school age children include problems remembering the sequence of things, problems understanding what is heard, & the inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Lisa Smith is the principal of CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I collect elephants that must have a trunk up. An upward-pointing elephant trunk is said to bring authority, good fortune, money, and goodwill.
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September was Take Your Legislator to School Month, but we are proud to have Legislator visits extend into October! Thank you Sen. Jane English, Rep. Denise Ennett, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Ashley Hudson, & Rep. Mark Perry for visiting our schools! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD Choir programs continue to see success and growth year after year and we are so proud of the hard work our students put toward their craft during class, during assessments, and even after school rehearsals. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Rachel Stevens is the principal of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I enjoy Razorback sports. I'm also learning to play tennis.
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Students throughout JOE T. ROBINSON ELEMENTARY have been focused on the writing skill of AVID so far this year. Check out these writing samples from students when asked "what are some rules to being a good citizen." We love this creative thinking! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is German-American Heritage Month. This month celebrates the settlement of Germantown, Pennsylvania, a German American settlement, in 1683. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Tracy Allen is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH.
Fun Fact: I am a former state champion basketball coach at Mills University Studies High School. We beat Sylvan Hills High in the 2004 state title game.
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SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE students in Ms. Holden's 7th grade integrated science class created corkscrew prototypes. This was a project that the Little Rock Reclamation Authority demonstrated as an Engineering Design as Communications project concept. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is Earth Science Week! This year's theme is "Earth Science for a Sustainable World" to help people understand the role Earth science has in maintaining and supporting life on this planet. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is Celebrate the Bilingual Child Month. Mr. Abell's English Language Development class at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH recently held a class discussion about being bilingual, including the unique advantages but also the overlooked struggles.
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This is National School Lunch Week. This week we celebrate the PCSSD Student Nutrition department and recognize the importance of school lunches to provide nutritious offerings for our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Yolanda Thomas is the principal of PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I'm an avid naturalist & sportswoman. I'm in my element when I can ride my four-wheeler, garden, fish, or horseback with my spouse!.
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October is National Principal Month. Zondria Campbell is the principal of JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE.
Fun Fact: I love home interior design. I would love to flip houses and decorate.
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LANDMARK ELEMENTARY 5th graders have been busy learning about area and volume, how to interpret their own data, and a great science experiment on the playground! This group will be middle school ready before we know it. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. JOE T. ROBINSON's London Patterson says, "Bullying can change how a person feels about themselves, the way they react in situations, and even their futures."
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Today is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization estimates one in eight people globally live with a mental disorder. The year's theme is Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
October is National Principal Month. Dr. Valencia Essel is the principal of BAKER ELEMENTARY.
Fun Fact: I am introverted and need time to recharge. After particularly long days, I retreat home to watch true crime shows under my weighted blanket.
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Mr. Johnson's science classes at SYLVAN HILLS HIGH have been all about experimenting lately. There are a lot of good lessons to learn through experiments! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY students made piñatas! The kindergarten and first grade classes combined STEM and Hispanic Heritage Month lessons to make the piñatas. Students had fun getting creative during the lesson. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
