UALR is hosting a Community Night of Coding Monday (Dec. 9) from 5-8pm in the EIT building. There will be workshops and demos, Hour of Code activities for all ages, computer science hands-on demos and more! Register here: http://ow.ly/jkGC50xtGPE
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!
There are fun maker spaces in all the Library Learning Centers across PCSSD. Check out this makerspace pegboard at CHENAL ELEMENTARY. Students can use the multi-colored golf tees to create things on the board. It's like an old-school lite-brite!
Thank you to our families and friends who came out for the Thanksgiving lunch celebrations! Our students really enjoyed it!
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.
Thank you, veterans, for your service.
Today is National Book Lovers Day! Check out the Joe T. Robinson 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.
REMINDER: Schools are closed Wednesday - Friday for teacher and leadership professional development. See you Monday, Nov. 4!
Make-up picture day, November 18, 2019 uniform required.
4th Grade field trip to Toltec Mounds, November 5, 2019.
Popcorn Fundraiser starts November 4, 2019.
Remember no school for students tomorrow through Friday.
Third and Fourth Grade Art and Music Showcase is today starting at 5:30pm. Third and fourth grade students should arrive at 5:15pm. PTO will have their general meeting beginning at 5:30pm.
~Chenal Elementary School
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
We would love your feedback on the social studies academic standards. Please complete the survey. https://forms.gle/Ksivbf3BYZGfhX3LA
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/
The phones are down district wide. You may email our secretary, Ms. Nelson, snelson8699@pcssd.org, if you need to contact the school.
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
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.
No school for students October 30-November 1st.
Teacher Professional Development Days
Pulaski County Special School District will host a flu clinic at Chenal Elementary Friday, October 11, 2019 9 a.m-11 a.m.
October 21-25 RED RIBBON WEEK More Information to come.
Fall picture day is scheduled for October 14, 2019. Students must wear uniforms.
Fall Fest is scheduled for October 18, 2019 from 5pm-7:30pm. Email PTO if you are interested in volunteering at gatorgrouppto@yahoo.com.
This Friday morning September 20, 2019 from 6:45am-7:30am All Pro Dads. We will meet in the cafeteria. Join us for breakfast and a program.