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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

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #serveall

PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light, was recognized at a special reception at the Governor's Mansion on Thursday. Mr. Light was named one of 14 regional finalists in the 2024 ATOY program. We are so proud of his hard work and dedication to students! #pcssdproud #serveall

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Digital Learning Facilitator Rachel Blackwell, says: "I make the teacher feel confident in technology. Teachers who feel supported and prepared support students and make a difference." #pcssdproud #serveall

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends teaching kids to think beyond the behaviour of others and empathize with them. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY principal, Yolanda Thomas: "Museums, going on family field trips, going to the mountains, or to the lakes/rivers. Although they're fun, they can be learning activities." #pcssdproud

Have you filled out your free and reduced lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year? Now's your chance! Fill out the application to find out if you qualify for free meals and other discounted opportunities. Schools receive funds for every completed application, too! Fill out the application and find out more details here: https://trst.in/uSBhSy #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Barnes and Noble's reading journal offers students who read 8 books a free book. https://trst.in/VONZNP #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. MAUMELLE HIGH Principal, Dr. Nick Farr, says: "I seek growth in our children; growth in practices, growth in mindset, and growth in academics. It is that growth that cultivates a successful school." #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Unstructured play time outdoors is critical to students developing imagination and learning to navigate the natural world around them." #pcssdproud

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. PCSSD Executive Director of Communications Jessica Duff, says: "Consistency is everything for kids: presence, patience, guidance. Continue to show up for kids every day and that makes the difference!" #pcssdproud

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends creating a kindness tree as a visual reminder of the ways your child is kind. https://trst.in/HATkYw #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH principal, Teresa Moka: "Read anything on a topic that interests you and practice basic math skills to strengthen and maintain your fluency." #pcssdproud

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Audible is offering a number of free audio books for for kids of all ages. https://trst.in/2875eG #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. BAKER ELEMENTARY Principal, Dr. Valencia Essel, says: "I celebrate personal milestones - identifying all 26 letters of the alphabet or reading their millionth word, the celebration is equally important!" #pcssdproud

Today is Hug Your Kids Day! Parents and guardians are encouraged to hug their kids. It's also a day to remember that it's important to express love for others. #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Playing games helps students develop the social skills agency needed to engage in meaningful collaboration with their peers." #pcssdproud

Today is World Emoji Day! July 17 is famously displayed on the 📅 Calendar Emoji, which is why it's chosen as the date for World Emoji Day. World Emoji Day is a celebration of all emojis. What's your favorite emoji? #pcssdproud

WillSub (ESS) will host an informational session for PCSSD subs on July 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm at PCSSD Central Office (925 E. Dixon Rd.). Questions? Call 877-855-7264 Registration: https://bit.ly/43eUXPO Application: https://bit.ly/2E61oPF #pcssdproud