Pulaski County Special School District wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!
REMINDER: Schools are closed this week for Fall Break! Enjoy the week off. District office will be closed Thursday and Friday. See you all back in the classroom next week!
Please check our lost and found! It's going to be getting cold over the break!
Several PCSSD teacher librarians attended the American Association of School Librarians Conference in Louisville, KY. They learned how to create diverse collections, build collaborative partnerships and develop innovative teaching practices.
This is American Education Week and the National Education Association today promotes parental involvement, including reading to children, checking homework, asking about their school day and developing a relationship with teachers. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
REMINDER: schools will be closed next week (Nov. 25 - Nov. 29) for Fall Break. Central office will be only be closed Thursday (Nov. 28) and Friday (Nov. 29).
This is American Education Week and today we kick off the week to honor our education community members who are each critical in building great public schools in Pulaski County! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence #AEW2019
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. The National Safety Council and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourage teen drivers to put down their cell phones, slow down and wear a seatbelt.
Two students in Mrs. Lewis' class share what they are most thankful for in their fabulous writing pieces!
Today we honored our veterans who are part of the Crystal Hill Family! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank them for their service!
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
Today is National Book Lovers Day! Check out the Maumelle feeder Teacher Librarians' favorite books. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD schools held grand re-openings on Tuesday to change the name of our school Media Centers to Library Learning Centers. Check out all the cool pictures of the new looks: http://ow.ly/jMbY50x3awq
November is Child Safety and Protection Month. Did you know more than 200,000 playground-related injuries happen each year in the US? Keep a close eye on children to ensure they are using equipment properly and it is age appropriate.
Thank you to Scholastic Ambassador Mr. John Schu for stopping by Crystal Hill Elementary. He gave a great presentation that got the students excited to read and previewed some new books.
Our Family Meal Day will be Thursday, Nov. 21.
Approximate Lunch Times: PreK-10:25, K-10:40, Bowen-10:40, 1st-10:50, 2nd-11:15, Bruenger-11:30, 3rd-12:00, Lewis- 12:00, 4th-11:30, 5th-12:15
RSVP Adult Lunch Trays: $3.75
Pay at the door. We can't wait to see you!
REMINDER: Schools are closed Wednesday - Friday for teacher and leadership professional development. See you Monday, Nov. 4!
PreK Teachers from across the district went to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference last week. The learning never ends!
Mrs. Lasiter's kindergarten students celebrated 50 days of school yesterday (Wednesday) with sock hop themed dress!
Don't forget that students get a little fall break NEXT week. Schools are closed Wednesday (Oct. 30) - Friday (Nov. 1) for districtwide professional development. You can find all district events on the website: https://www.pcssd.org/o/pcssd/events
This week is National School Bus Safety Week. The school bus ride is an extension of the school day and PCSSD schools is committed to providing a safe transportation experience for all students across the district.
**ATTENTION** Phones are down at several PCSSD schools and admin offices. Our IT department is working with Windstream to resolve the issue. You track the outage here: https://downdetector.com/status/windstream/map/
Report Cards go home this Friday, Oct. 18.
REMINDER: Tomorrow is school picture day. Don't forget to wear your uniform and best smile!
Every PCSSD staff member is encouraged to wear red on Tuesday, October 15 in honor of World Dyslexia Day.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The National Bullying Prevention Center provides a "Kids Against Bullying" pledge encouraging kids to speak up against bullying, support those being bullied & to be a friend when they see bullying. http://ow.ly/snaM50wEVmm
Mrs. Bruenger's class enjoyed their day at the pumpkin patch this week! It sure was hot out but the kids had a blast!
The calendar can now be found in EVENTS. Important district-wide dates will be posted on the PCSSD website. School-specific dates will be posted on their respective school websites. You can view the "At-A-Glance" calendar here: https://5il.co/amrb
We’re thrilled to announce Pulaski County Special School District‘s new app! It’s everything PCSSD, in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2IcfiP3 or iPhone: https://apple.co/30qo7uT.
Teachers focused on a different decade for each grade level and tailored their lessons to that decade for Rock Your School last week. Check out some of the lessons (and outfits): https://bit.ly/2nZrFXJ
Fall Picture Day is October 16th! Mark your calendars.
We had a fun day kicking off PBIS! Lots of dancing, cheering and learning about positive behavior expectations was happening! #SWARM #successful #winningattitude #accountable #respectful #motivated
Grandparents' Day was a huge success! Thanks for joining us!
