Here's the Senator Scoop for October 14th-18th:
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October is Polish American Heritage Month. Celebrate by learning more about the contributions of Polish Americans. For starters: Did you know that Pulaski County is named after Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, a Polish-born Continental Army officer? #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bystanders play a crucial role. Did you know changing the subject or using humor can help diffuse a bullying incident? Learn more here: https://trst.in/Jmrydx
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn the loss of domestic abuse victims, connect with others to create change and celebrate progress to overcome. Find out how you get involved and provide support: https://trst.in/u3gA1R #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD wishes our Jewish community an easy fast on this Yom Kippur. For traditional Jewish people, this holy day is primarily centered on atonement and repentance.
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All four PCSSD high schools are defending home turf this week. It's homecoming for MAUMELLE tonight and it's the game of the week! SYLVAN HILLS HIGH (homecoming for the Bears, too), MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES and ROBINSON HIGH are all at home tomorrow. #pcssdproud #serveall
Attention PCSSD students and staff. In honor breast cancer awareness month, we're having a districtwide Pink Out day next week. Join us in showing your support of breast cancer awareness by wearing something pink on Friday, October 18.
For World Mental Health Day, we come together as a community to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for students & staff. Let's prioritize self-care, support one another & break the stigma around mental health. It’s OK to ask for help! #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD high school students have a chance to be active participants in our school board meetings. Tuesday, freshman Luke Molesbee represented the student body at the October Board of Education meeting. We're so proud of his hard work and willingness to represent the Senators.
Congratulations to the newly sworn-in members of the PCSSD Teen Court for ROBINSON HIGH! Teen Court is a class for students to hear cases of offenses committed by other students in the school and implement restorative justice principles. Thank you to Pulaski County Youth Services for their ongoing support of this program!
It’s Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of the Filipino American community. Families can learn more about the Filipino culture by sampling Filipino food, reading books or researching famous Filipino Americans. #pcssdproud #serveall
Now Hiring! ROBINSON HIGH has a few positions open and we'd love for you to join our team! Check out our openings and apply today. https://pcssd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Here's the Senator Scoop for October 7th-11th:
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Today is National Coaches Day! Established by President Nixon in 1972, he said, "A coach can help a young person learn how to win gracefully and how to grow from defeat." Thank you to all the PCSSD coaches who help our students grow on and off the field. #pcssdproud #serveall
October is National Bullying Prevention Month & we’ll be sharing weekly prevention tips. First up: review the definition of bullying. Plus, learn the types, typical location and frequency here: https://trst.in/02GODJ #pcssdproud #serveall
It's easy to celebrate World Teachers Day in PCSSD because we just happen to have some of the very best teachers in the world! Thank you to all of our educators! We appreciate the hard work you put in every day with our students. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's starting to feel like fall and the perfect weather for Friday Night Football! ROBINSON, MAUMELLE and MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES are on the road, while SYLVAN HILLS HIGH is at home. Don't forget, you can livestream games here: https://trst.in/BAlcPJ #pcssdproud #serveall
Our very own Ms. Lyndra Romack is featured in two local publications this month sharing her story of battling breast cancer. Thanks to the amazing team at UAMS Winthrop Pr. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Ms. Romack received treatment, surgery and therapy just in time for the 2024 school year!
Soiree Magazine, October issue https://digital.abpg.com/little-rock-soiree-october-2024/page/132
Inviting Arkansas, October issue: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1e96555fee.html#page/60
It’s a great day to get brand new books into the hands of students! Every donation for books on Donors Choose will be doubled, while funds last. Let’s help students explore the world through the page-turning magic of books! #pcssdproud #serveall
We wish our hard-working clean up crews a very happy National Custodian Day! Thanks for all you do to keep our schools well-maintained and ready for students. We couldn't do it without you! #pcssdproud #serveall
