Here's the Senator Scoop for April 7th-11th:
#SenatorPRIDE
On National Student-Athlete Day, we celebrate our goal-setter and go-getter athletes who work hard in the classroom and on the field (or ... court, track, mat, pool, pitch...). Keep up the hard work and continue set the standard for excellence! #pcssdproud #serveall
Chart Your Career Course with PCSSD and join us at the 2025 PCSSD Career Expo!
Details:
🗓️ May 3 | 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
📍Mills University Studies High School | 708 E. Dixon Road, Little Rock
Learn more: https://trst.in/29V0ik
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There will be an informational meeting Monday, April 7th, at 6:00 PM in the Champion Center for students entering grades 8-12 who are interested in trying out for the Senator Cheer team. Students who are interested in trying out must attend the meeting accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to be eligible to participate. If you have any questions, please email Coach Taylor: ataylor1263@pcssd.org.
It's not too late to buy your yearbook! Order today to make sure you have a yearbook for Distribution Day on April 18!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1002464/Joe-T-Robinson-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024071204185135760/CATALOG_SHOP/
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The PCSSD school-based health clinic is a convenient choice for families seeking medical & behavioral health care for kids during school hours. Every student & staff member can access to quality & compassionate care. Learn more: https://youtu.be/5DGxEld6uts #pcssdproud #serveall
ATTENTION: Tomorrow's field trip to UAPB Lion Fever Day has been cancelled.
Paraprofessionals wear many hats in PCSSD, from supporting classes to assisting with special education. On Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we say thanks for their daily dedication. If a parapro has impacted your student, take a moment to thank them below. #pcssdproud #serveall
Let the Robinson High School football team "egg your yard" this Easter! This fundraiser is a great way to wake up to a yard full of pre-filled eggs from the Easter bunny. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/41Toz84 (the deadline is April 11).
World Autism Awareness Day is a chance to celebrate students with autism while fostering acceptance & inclusion.
“The role of a teacher is to ignite a spark in a student’s mind, but you have to know what kind of spark you’re dealing with.” – Temple Grandin. #pcssdproud #serveall
The 3M Safety Roadshow stopped at Robinson High just before spring break, giving students the chance to explore the 3M mobile training center. Students paired in small groups inside the mobile classroom for a lesson in quality assurance and efficiency. RHS also received a check for $50,000 for 3M for strategic investments in skills trade within the the school.
Read more about the visit: https://www.pcssd.org/article/2117466
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
Here's the Senator Scoop for March 31st-April 4th:
#SenatorPRIDE
March is Greek-American Heritage Month! 🇬🇷 Did you know? The word "alphabet" comes from the first two Greek letters—alpha & beta. #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
PCSSD Registration 101: Parents who would like to request an intradistrict transfer for their student, from one PCSSD school to another, must complete a Permit to Transfer Application. Get started here: https://trst.in/cZ0YLI #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
PCSSD Registration 101: Do you need to double check your zoned school? Look no further, you can find your zoned school here: https://trst.in/tbgFsL. When you expand the zone map to full size, you can type in your address to get the exact zone. #pcssdproud #serveall
