Daisy Bates Elementary

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids has a Kindness is Everywhere coloring page to fill with drawings to represent acts of kindness. https://trst.in/snjtAU #pcssdproud

Today is National Book Lovers Day! What is your favorite spot to curl up with a good book? #pcssdproud #serveall

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Imagination Library has a list of books for all grade levels. https://imaginationsoup.net/summer-reading-list-for-kids/ #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD recently participated in the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, receiving more than $8,700 in unclaimed property from the State of Arkansas. Thank you Auditor Dennis Milligan for spearheading this campaign to bring this money back to PCSSD! #pcssdproud #serveall

Last week, we celebrated some schools that demonstrated top growth (top 20%) in the state for the 2022-2023 school year. Shout out to SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH and BAKER and SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY. DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY was also recognized for beating the odds. #pcssdproud #serveall

The ESOL team traveled to the Comprehensible Input Summit in mid-July. This 5 day workshop focused on teaching students through acquisition-driven instruction. They brought back skills and techniques to improve community connections with our EL families. #pcssdproud #serveall

DAISY BATES ELEMENTARY's leadership team recently gathered to prep for a new school year. We are ready to welcome all students and staff for an amazing school year filled with intentional practices and critical thinking! #pcssdproud #serveall

WillSub (ESS) is hiring for substitutes for PCSSD for the upcoming school year. Choose your schedule based on when and where you want to work. There are ongoing training opportunities, weekly pay and benefits. Apply today at www.ess.com. #pcssdproud #serveall

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Information about school immunization requirements is available at pcssd.org, including where vaccines are available and exemption information. https://www.pcssd.org/page/immunization-requirements #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD teachers focus on educating the whole child, and EVERFI programs have helped us do that. We are honored to earn EVERFI K-12's Empowered District Seal! https://www.pcssd.org/article/1185044 #pcssdproud #serveall

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall

Arkansas' tax free weekend starts tomorrow!! If you haven't already, now is the time to purchase your child's school supplies. Find a full list of school supply lists here: https://trst.in/5lNzKq. Details on tax free shopping found here: https://trst.in/KgDrOG #pcssdproud

School starts back in 10 days! We've created a back to school guide with quick links to important information to ease the transition from summer to school year. We can't wait to see you on August 14! Click here to view the guide: bit.ly/PCSSD_backtoschool23-24 #pcssdproud #serveall

Daisy Bates Elementary will host its open house on Thursday, August 10 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. This is your chance to visit the school and ask any questions before the first day of school (which is August 14). See you soon!

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends giving kids positive feedback for their daily acts of kindness and compassion. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Chuck E. Cheese has a reading rewards calendar - read books get free play points! https://trst.in/LFzyY5 #pcssdproud

Want to help a teacher stock his/her classroom this year? For one day only, all donations toward a teacher's wish list will be matched by 50% by DonorsChoose. Find a teacher at your student's school by clicking here: https://trst.in/GWrodH #pcssdproud #serveall

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Director of Educational Accountability and Special Projects, Dr. Yolaundra Williams, says: "Sometimes in life, we make poor choices, but everyone deserves the opportunity to make it right." #pcssdproud

"Rise and Shine" is back on PBS Kids through August 17. Educational programming is set for Tuesdays through Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Find out more information about the available summer learning programs here: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/riseandshine #pcssdproud

Nearly 200 new teachers gathered at Maumelle High School for two days of orientation training this week. We are so excited to welcome these educators to schools across PCSSD! Share a welcome message for them in the comments. #pcssdproud #serveall