KaMya Tackett is a junior at Sylvan Hills High School. She holds the title of Miss Diamond State High School America 2024. With this title, she was tasked with promoting a community service initiative. She created “Mental Garden: Growing Positive Mindsets For Our Youth” and included CHES in the new service project!!! KaMya firmly believes that small acts of kindness can go a long way in fostering a supportive environment for our students, especially during challenging times.
The Mental Garden is a jar of positive affirmations to support and encourage elementary age students. These jars contain motivational quotes and affirmations that promote mental wellness and positivity. They will be housed in the office to read over the intercom during morning announcements and in the counselor’s office.
Fun Fact: KaMya attended CHES in elementary school. She still remembers the name of her kindergarten teacher. She chose Crystal Hill as the FIRST school to receive a Mental Garden because of its impact on her educational journey. ❤️
Today is World AIDS Day. It's a day of awareness and support for those who are battling and those who have lost their battle with AIDS. "Let Communities Lead" is the theme for World AIDS Day 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge those experiencing homelessness. As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness. Learn how to help, email Dr. John McCraney, PCSSD homeless liaison: jmccrane@pcssd.org. #pcssdproud #serveall
GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving, so why not give back to our teachers? Every donation you make to a teacher’s classroom request on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50% today! Let's help our PCSSD teachers! https://www.donorschoose.org #pcssdproud #serveall
This month we highlight our student-athletes. Our student-athletes excel in sport as well as the classroom.
"I've learned that you have to work hard in class and on the field. I focus on my school work before practice or games." -Elijah Newell, MAUMELLE HIGH
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On November 28, all projects on DonorsChoose will be matched by at least 50%! We hope you'll make plans to find a PCSSD teacher and help with a project. Don't see your teacher on the list? Encourage them to make one before Tuesday! https://trst.in/CgozTe #pcssdproud #serveall
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy this break and spend time with loved ones. What's your favorite dish at Thanksgiving? Let us know! #pcssdproud #serveall
November is National American Indian Heritage Month (NAIHM). In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as NAIHM. Check out interesting and historical about Native American culture: https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov #pcssdproud #serveall
Planning a trip can be stressful for kids, so why not include them in the process? When your kids are actively involved in the planning process, they're more excited once the trip takes place! Check out how Molly of Denali uses reading and writing skills to help her family plan a trip. https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/planning-a-trip-let-your-child-help
Just a reminder, schools will be closed November 20 - 24 and district offices will be closed November 23 - 24. Enjoy the week off! We'll see you back in school on Monday, November 27. #pcssdproud #serveall
National Adoption Day aims to raise awareness of those children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. On this day, courts and organizations across the country open their doors to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care. #pcssdproud #serveall
Week 2 of high school playoffs continues tonight. We have one team standing in the playoff race - MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH! Good luck, Comets, against Parkview High. Don't forget you can catch all games on our live stream: https://www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #serveall
We are so thankful for our amazing substitute teachers! Our subs provide a critical link in educating our school-children by continuing to provide quality education to students in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators. #pcssdproud #serveall
National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. It also celebrates the work literacy programs do to empower families. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today we give a shout out to our support staff! On National Education Support Professionals Day, we thank those who strengthen our schools and communities. They play a vital role on the education team and in students' lives inside and outside the classroom. #pcssdproud #serveall
America Recycles Day® is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Think you're an expert "being green?" Take the Keep America Beautiful recycling quiz to find out: https://trst.in/r2HgsJ
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It's American Education Week! This week, we celebrate our public school community. Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools - in the classroom and behind the scenes. Check out ways to celebrate: https://trst.in/KdeWHq. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is World Kindness Day! This international observance is an invitation to help make kindness the norm in your home, school and workplace. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. What random act kindness will you do today?
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Happy Diwali! Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. #pcssdproud #serveall
Today is Veterans Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. #pcssdproud #serveall
