Sylvan Hills Elementary

For the second time in just 3 years, PCSSD is excited to announce its teacher of the year has been selected as a regional finalist in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year program (ADE). Congratulations to Ben Light, band director at ROBINSON HIGH!! https://trst.in/1ezb54 #pcssdproud

Avoid the Summer Slide this year with this tip from PCSSD Teacher of the Year, Ben Light: "Guided reading is key to helping children grow in their reading comprehension, so consider choosing a book to read as a family." #pcssdproud

PCSSD will no longer have a uniform requirement for elementary students. All students may wear casual clothes across all grade levels in the District. There are guidelines to follow regarding the dress code based on board policy, found here: https://trst.in/vuE3R6 #pcssdproud

Today we celebrate Independence Day, marking the anniversary of when Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. How are you celebrating today? #pcssdproud

July is Make a Difference to a Child Month. CRYSTAL HILL ELEMENTARY Principal, Lisa Smith, says: "I've found the most important way to make a difference in students is by building positive and relatable relationships with scholars and families." #pcssdproud

The Friends of CALS Used Book Sale is set for July 13-15 in the basement of the Main Library (100 Rock Street, Little Rock). This sale offers educators a 25% discount on $1 books (both paperbacks and hardbacks). https://cals.org/news/friends-of-cals-summer-used-book-sale #pcssdproud

July is designated as French-American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the influences and the contributions that the French have had on the United States in art, culture, language, etiquette, and more. #pcssdproud

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD Student Nutrition/Chartwells K12 is feeding families this summer with 5-day meal boxes for families with children 18 and under. Boxes are available every Thursday (through Aug. 3) from 7am - 11am at MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Sylvan Hills Elementary was one of 7 schools to exit ADE'S Section 1003. In order to achieve this, the schools must have continuous growth in their subpopulations. Because of this, SHES had the opportunity to present our work to 400 Arkansas educators about our school's growth and provided them with ideas they could use. Presenters included Bethany Christopher (3rd grade teacher), Ryan Tillar (2nd grade teacher), and Britney Hickman (principal).

Thoughtful Thursday: In addition to working on education skills this summer, also spend time teaching kids to be kind. PBS Kids recommends focusing on recognizing/labeling emotions like happy, sad, curious, disappointed. https://trst.in/6balUw #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. The Measured Mom blog offers a Read in 100 Places summer reading challenge! https://trst.in/HSEpm5 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

We celebrated our volunteers with a thank you breakfast at central office and distributed gifts and some of our annual volunteer awards. Our volunteers donated nearly 17,000 hours this year! Check out our PALS winners: https://trst.in/s3J7uk. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

We recently celebrated school leaders at this year's final principal meeting. Several principals were recognized for growth, academic performance and systems of support. Awards were also given to "top principals" by feeder and overall District. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD teachers recently participated in a RISE (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Science of Reading professional development program at Maumelle High. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It's a Friday Funny! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Families with students attending PCSSD who were eligible for free or reduced-price school meals or attended a CEP school for the 22-23 school year can receive a $120 Summer 2023 P-EBT benefit. https://www.pcssd.org/article/1147304 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

June is National Hunger Awareness Month. The Central Arkansas Library System is providing free Lunch at the Library events for children up to 18 years old this summer. Check out a complete list of locations: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1129797 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

One way to avoid the summer slide is to continue reading. A number of organizations offer programs to encourage reading during the summer. Scholastic offers stories, games and more in their free, online summer program. https://trst.in/NgWEtS #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Even though temperatures have been climbing and school is already out, today is the first official day of Summer! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence