It's World Poetry Day! Take a deep dive into this playful, emotional literary art as a family by reading the work of each Young People’s Poet Laureate! Start exploring here: https://trst.in/caZyje #pcssdproud #serveall
The date of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21) is a nod to the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Find out how to spread awareness and take action for people with Down syndrome: https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
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It's officially Spring! Look out for signs that Spring has sprung: warmer, longer days, more rain and flowers in bloom! 🌷What's your favorite thing about Spring? #pcssdproud #serveall
It's National Athletic Training Month! In PCSSD, athletic trainers play a vital role in the development and healthcare of student athletes. Special thanks to Zankhana Patel, Shadaveya McPhereson, and Dylan Thompson for helping our athletes achieve their goals while staying injury-free!
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We are beyond PROUD of these incredible Sylvan Hills students who are making waves! 🙌 Jamaya McCoy was honored at the Capitol during ALE Leadership Day with the prestigious Diamond Award 💎✨, and Ana Cardona represented the district for Math Achievement with some serious skills! 📚💡
Both of these rockstars have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and excellence. 🐻🔥 Mr. Withers was there to celebrate with Jamaya and Ana, and we couldn’t be more excited for them!
SHMS is cheering you on, Jamaya and Ana—keep shining bright and showing everyone what true leaders and achievers look like! 💪🎓 We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll continue to accomplish!
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Here are some important things happening at SHMS!! #SHMSbearsShine #Parentsmakeadifference #itsgoodtobeabear 🐻
♻️The 2025 theme for Global Recycling Day is Recycling Heroes! ♻️ How can your family join this global effort? It can be as easy as drinking from reusable bottles or recycling aluminum cans. Share your recycling tips below. #pcssdproud #serveall#pcssdproud #serveall
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️ Many Americans join this celebration of Irish heritage by wearing green. Other traditions include enjoying parades, Irish dancing and traditional foods like corned beef and cabbage. #pcssdproud #serveall
March is Irish-American Heritage Month! 🇮🇪 🇺🇸 DID YOU KNOW? At least 9 signers of the Declaration of Independence had an Irish background. Learn more about how these Irish founders supported the creation of the U.S. https://trst.in/0RhBsR
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The Sigma Bears Community Service Club walked to Cato Elementary and picked up trash on and around the playground.
Congratulations to our 6th grade English Language Arts teacher, Lillian M. Hemphill! She has been selected as one of only 20 educators nationwide to attend the 5th Annual Teacher Institute for Watershed Science and Conservation, hosted by The Ecology School in Maine.
This highly regarded professional development opportunity helps equip educators with innovative teaching techniques in environmental science, conservation, and water stewardship.
Her participation will not only enrich her own teaching but also benefit the entire school community by fostering a deeper understanding of environmental conservation.
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Last, but certainly not least, more than one teacher librarian selected YA fantasy writer, Tomi Adeyemi. Adeyemi's wildly popular Legacy of Orïsha trilogy was inspired by her study of West African mythology. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Barbara Kingsolver was another author who made several of our teacher librarians' must-read lists. Her most recent novel, Demon Copperhead, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Lois Lowry was also selected by several of our teacher librarians. Lowry's works grapples with tough topics including her dystopian middle-grade novel, The Giver. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Author & illustrator Patricia Polacco was selected by three of our teacher librarians! Her book Thank You, Mr. Falker shares the story of the teacher who recognized her dyslexia and helped her read at age 14. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Matthews of MAUMELLE MIDDLE picked Judy Blume. This quintessential children's, YA and adult is the author behind staples like Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Choat of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH can't put down Agatha Christie. And it's no mystery why! Christie's novels are still hooking readers with her intricate whodunit plots and clever detective protagonists. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Newlin of ROBINSON HIGH's freshman campus loves Jane Austen. Austen is known for her biting wit and sharp societal commentary. Her work still inspires movie adaptations and modern-retellings to this day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mr. Davis of MAUMELLE HIGH also selected a master of gothic literature, Emily Brontë. A poet and writer, Brontë is best known for her only novel, the classic, Wuthering Heights. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mr. Stow of BAKER ELEMENTARY is a huge fan of Mary Shelley. Shelley is often considered the mother of sci-fi for her use of scientific elements rather than supernatural in her gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein. #pcssdproud #serveall
