Crystal Hill Elementary

Hope you've enjoyed winter break! Just a few more days until we're back in the classroom. Reminders: •Mon., Jan. 2 - District is closed. •Tues., Jan. 3 - Schools are closed; offices are open. •Wed., Jan. 4 - School resumes, 3rd quarter begins. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Get your 2023 resolutions ready - it's New Years Eve! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Ms. Taylor, Ms. Bynum, and Ms. Campbell's favorite thing from CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY's first semester: This was our October STEM is LIT activity where we created walking monsters. We then raced the monsters against each other. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is still accepting applications for free and reduced cost breakfast and lunches. It is more than just a meal, it also provides additional benefits, including discounts on college application and testing fees. https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/page/free-and-reduced-lunch #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Ms. Graham's favorite thing from CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY's first semester: We researched Dia De Los Muertos the days prior. Then my class collaborated to create this poster together. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Kwanzaa! Today is the first day of the annual celebration of African-American culture culminating in the feast Karamu. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Merry Christmas! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It is Christmas Eve! What are your traditions this time of year? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It's the First Day of Winter and temperatures are going to drop even lower this week. Stay safe and stay warm! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Hanukkah! Tonight begins the 8-day Jewish festival. Each night a candle is lit on a menorah until all the candles are lit on the last day. Included in the festival, often called the Festival of Lights, are food, music, and games. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Carol Crain, a custodian at MAUMELLE MIDDLE received the 2nd quarter Inspiration in Education award at Tuesday's board meeting. Crain's dedication to her school, students and staff is impressive. Congrats Carol! https://www.pcssd.org/article/940970 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month to promote clean and safe cooking environments across the world. We're proud of our student nutrition department, our partnership with Chartwells, and the nutritious meals provided to students daily. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

December is Read a New Book Month! 2022 is wrapping up, but we want to know how many new books you read this year. And we challenge you to beat that total in 2023! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is the United Nations Human Rights Day. This year's theme is Dignity, Freedo, and Justice for All. This marks the 75th anniversary of the UN's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reminder: The Innovation Hub is hosting their Community Night of Coding tonight! They will have activities available for all ages, including MicroBits, Robots, GingerbRED Team, and more! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Did you know that PCSSD partners with My Payments Plus to allow parents to easily monitor and add funds to their child's account for school meals? www.mypaymentsplus.com We also partner with Nutrislice to provide menus on the school websites. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

December 7, 1941 - a date that will live in infamy. National Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance commemorates the attacks on U.S. battleships in Hawaii, killing 2,403 Americans and injuring nearly 1,200 more. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is Computer Science Education Week. PCSSD Director of STEM, Dr. Justin Luttrell, encourages schools to "introduce students to the unique world of computer science and advocate for equity/opportunity for students to learn computer science." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is Special Education Day. Today we celebrate our differences, our similarities, and everything that makes us all special and unique. https://www.pcssd.org/page/special-education-services #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Maumelle High School basketball coaches will be hosting "Skills and Drills" sessions every Saturday starting this weekend. The basketball sessions are open to 5th and 6th grade girls who are interested in sharpening their basketball skills. The sessions will be at the Maumelle HS basketball gym from 9am - 11am every Saturday (except during winter break). Best of all - it's free! We hope to see you Saturday.