Family night was a huge Bronco success! Thank you to all the families that came out who took the time to learn about AVID, PBIS, Economics, and how to connect as a parent. Go Broncos!
It’s German-American Heritage Month. Did you know? German-Americans made a lasting impact on the U.S. school system with the establishment of the first Kindergartens in the country. #pcssdproud #serveall
Mr. Staswick's class doesn't ALWAYS make a mess during science. Today, we're learning about using two column notes to reinforce the concepts we've been exploring with our experiments.
It's Boss's Day! Thanks to all the outstanding leaders across PCSSD! Did you know Boss’s Day was initiated by a State Farm Insurance employee in Illinois in 1958? October 16 was chosen to coincide with her father’s birthday, who was also her boss.
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It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Every October, we have the chance to celebrate and empower our students with Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
Baker Families, it's that time of year again. Let's get ready for our annual wants and needs event at Baker. We need your help to make this event successful. Read the flyer or follow the link for more information. Thank you! https://bit.ly/4eJpz2A
Baker's very own Jace Perry is raising awareness about dwarfism as a published author! With the help of his mom, Jace recently wrote a book called "Jace Steps Up" where he talks about living with dwarfism. He wants to encourage others to accept differences and not make fun of people because of their size. Check out his book to find how those with dwarfism can conquer simple everyday tasks while being small: https://jacestepsup.com/
Way to go, Jace!
Our first graders are learning all about collecting and graphing data! For this delicious activity, they voted on their favorite snacks! Sour Gummy Worm FTW!
Sorry not sorry, Mr. Staswick's room smelled like cabbage and vinegar last Thursday. Students in 5th grade are learning to construct experiments and gather data to determine if unknown substances are acidic. 🧑🔬
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 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
BAKER’s Dr. Essel remembers a great teacher. “I was moved from my K class to a GT Class (which was great), but I missed Mrs. Jackson. In 3rd grade, I got her again. She made me feel like a long lost relative & it was one of my favorite years of elementary!” #pcssdproud #serveall
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
Here is the updated link for our parent night. So sorry for the issue with the previous link: https://forms.gle/7s8t58ejsSRT2Rfq5
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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Baker Families, please join us next Tuesday, October 15 from 5:30 pm-7 pm for our Parent Night: Donuts with Grown-Ups. You will get to know more about AVID, PBIS, Economics, and even get Parenting Tips from the counselor. We'll cap off the night with door prizes and a sweet treat. Don't miss it! Please RSVP by Monday, October 14. (RSVP Link https://forms.gle/VhH7JshWdTUwqs67A)
Last week, we invited community helpers to speak to our students about career opportunities! We learned all about nurses, business owners, pet groomers, musicians, and more!
ICYMI: Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Garmon showcased economic lessons on the news last night! You can watch here: https://trst.in/F3nrom
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
