March is Social Work Month, a profession needed more than ever. Social workers are uniquely qualified to handle a variety of societal troubles and truly want to help others. Thank you to those social workers who serve our school community. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Joe Biden in 2022. She is the first black woman to serve as a Justice of the US Supreme Court. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Greek-American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the core components of Greek culture and ideals. Also known as Hellenic History Month, the celebration coincides with National Greek Independence Day on March 25. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Loretta Perfectus Walsh became the first American active-duty Navy woman, the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy, and the first woman allowed to serve as a woman in any of the United States armed forces, when she enlisted as a sailor in the U.S. Naval Reserve on March 17, 1917.
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During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Janet Reno was a lawyer and public official who served as the first female and 78th United States attorney general. Reno held the position from 1993 to 2001, making her the second-longest serving attorney general. #pcssdproud #serveall
World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Poetry speaks to our common humanity and shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for dialogue and peace. #pcssdproud #serveall
World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date (21st day of 3rd month) signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Susan B. Anthony was a women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She was the first woman to appear on a US circulating coin. #pcssdproud #serveall
"Music is the shorthand of emotion." -Leo Tolstoy
March is Music in Our Schools Month and this week we celebrate the musical talents from the SYLVAN HILLS schools. Let us know in the comments if you're a Sylvan Hills band or choir alum! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. She joined NASA in 1978 and became the first American woman (and third woman) to fly in space in 1983. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially Spring! This occurs when the earth tilts on its axis more to the sun allowing for the stronger rays of the sun to move north of the equator. The spring equinox eventually gives us longer days and warmer temperatures. Enjoy! #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Hattie Caraway was the first woman elected to serve a full term as a US Senator, representing Arkansas. She was the first woman to preside over the Senate. #pcssdproud #serveall
Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist. She is recorded as the first American female self-made millionaire in the Guinness Book of World Records. #pcssdproud #serveall
REMINDER! We're on Spring Break this week. All schools and District office will be closed March 18-22. We'll see everyone back on March 25. Enjoy the break!
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! The day commemorates St. Patrick, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Halima Aden was born in Kenya and is currently an American fashion model. She is noted for being the first woman to wear a hijab in the Miss Minnesota USA 2016 pageant, where she was a semi-finalist, and the first hijab-wearing model to walk international runaways. #pcssdproud #serveall
Since 1973, National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.This year's theme is "Beyond the Table" addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Shirley Chisholm was an American politician who became the first black woman elected to US Congress in 1968. Chisholm represented NY's 12th congressional district for 7 terms. #pcssdproud #serveall
During Women's History Month, we celebrate women who paved the way in their field. Marie Curie was a Polish-born French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. #pcssdproud #serveall
