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
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
REMINDER!!! PCSSD will host another "Building for the Future" community meeting for Sylvan Hills High School's band room project. This meeting will be held this Thursday, December 15 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room at SHHS. The community is invited to attend in this open discussion.
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
Semester Tests begin next week. Follow this link for important dates, information and links to fill out the forms. https://5il.co/1lrld
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
The SYLVAN HILLS HIGH A Capella Choir is joining the Little Rock Winds on Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. at UA-Pulaski Tech CHARTS Theater. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/930080
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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
PCSSD will host another "Building for the Future" community meeting for Sylvan Hills High School's band room project. This meeting will be held on Thursday, December 15 at 6 p.m. in the seminar room at SHHS. The community is invited to attend in this open discussion.
SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH Update: Students and staff were allowed back in the building around 11am. However, due to the lingering gas smell, Sylvan Hills Junior High will dismiss at 11:30 am. Bus and car riders will be dismissed at 11:30. This will be an AMI day.
Sherwood Police Department has reported a possible gas leak at Sylvan Hills Junior High. The school has been evacuated. Sherwood Fire Department is on the scene to investigate the possible leak. Students and staff are safe and away from the premises.
More details to come...
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
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Today is World AIDS Day. This day is observed each year to remember those lost to AIDS-related illnesses and help end HIV. This year's theme is "Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. PCSSD abides by the McKinney Vento Act to ensure the educational rights and protections for all children and youth experiencing homelessness and in need of foster care.
https://www.pcssd.org/page/mckinney-vento-act-homeless-foster-resources
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Today is Giving Tuesday - a day to promote generosity. GivingTuesday.org offers many options to give back today from donating money, helping a neighbor, volunteering, donating food, and many more. How are you giving today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
It is Cyber Monday. What gifts are you looking for online today? #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Small Business Saturday! Shop small and shop local this holiday season! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
