Our annual Thanksgiving Family Day lunch is just next week! We hope you'll make plans to attend on Thursday, November 21. Student meals are regular price. but guest meals are $5 each. Don't forget to RSVP so we can get a head count for our lunch: https://bit.ly/PCSSD_Thanksgiving
💖 Happy World Kindness Day! Let’s spread kindness today and every day—whether through a smile, a helping hand, or a kind word. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity in our communities! #pcssdproud #serveall
It's STEM match day with DonorsChoose! Every donation for STEM supplies on @DonorsChoose is doubled, while funds last. Let’s help teachers create fun and unforgettable learning experiences for their students.
https://www.donorschoose.org/stemday2024
Teachers, drop your DonorsChoose links in the comments below ⬇️
It's National School Psychology Week! This week, we celebrate the vital role school psychologists play in supporting our students' mental health and well-being. Thank you for your dedication to creating a positive learning environment. #pcssdproud #serveall
Sylvan Hills Elementary and six other schools partnered with the Rotary Club of Sherwood for a special Veteran's Art Day Project. The students painted rocks to be displayed at the Sherwood Veterans Memorial Site to celebrate and honor our Nation's Heroes!
Veterans Day, observed on November 11, originated as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of WWI. It honors all U.S. veterans who have served in the military. Let’s reflect on their sacrifices and contributions to our freedom. 🇺🇸 #pcssdproud #serveall
This November, we're celebrating American Indian Heritage Month! Let's honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National Military Family Appreciation Month, a time to honor the resilience and sacrifices of military families. Thank you for your service and unwavering support! #pcssdproud #serveall
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. - meaning you "gain" an hour of sleep. There are only two states that don't observe DST: Hawaii and Arizona (with the exception of Navajo Nation). #pcssdproud #serveall
It's officially November and that means our annual Thanksgiving Family Day lunch will be here before we know it. We hope you'll make plans to attend on Thursday, November 21. Student meals are regular price. but guest meals are $5 each.
Please RSVP so we can get a head count for our lunch: https://bit.ly/PCSSD_Thanksgiving
Celebrated in Mexico, Día de los Muertos has roots in both ancient Aztec customs and All Souls' Day introduced by the Spanish in the 1500s. This holiday centers on families gathering to pay respect to friends and family who have died. #pcssdproud #serveall
🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 If your family celebrates, share what your student will dress up as this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 students, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability? Learn more about dyslexia here: https://trst.in/SJ6qlP
#pcssdproud #serveall
Esma Turkmenoglu, a fourth grader from Sylvan Hills Elementary, is a finalist in the Arkansas Peace Week state art competition. Her artwork is titled "What Peace Means to Me." It will be displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol November 10 -16, 2024. Award winners will be announced at an event at the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda on November 16. The art winners will be announced at 1pm. These events are free and open to the public.
Sylvan Hills Elementary participated in a "Pink Out PCSSD" day earlier this month. Students and staff showed out wearing pink to show their support for breast cancer awareness.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that includes cyberbullying that takes place online. Parents and teachers can learn the warning signs of cyberbullying to help students who are involved here: https://trst.in/rRnxeB
#pcssdproud #serveall
We're rounding out the week with an important reminder about the Bus Danger Zone: It’s difficult to see children 10 feet on either side & 10 feet in front of a bus. Make sure your children are aware of this zone!
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
#pcssdproud #serveall
Here's Bus Stop Safety Tip #4: Tell your child to stand 15 feet (or nine GIANT STEPS) away from the street when waiting for the bus. Learn more here: https://trst.in/GsFak8
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Here’s Bus Stop Safety Tip #3 for National School Bus Safety Week: Teach your child to stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/I57moQ
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week and here is Bus Stop Safety Tip #2: Remind your child to walk on the sidewalks or out of the street, single file, facing traffic, & as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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