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!
PreK Teachers from across the district went to the Arkansas Early Childhood Association Conference last week. The learning never ends!
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're looking forward to seeing everyone for our spooky mad scientist night this evening!! 5:30-7:00 pm at Landmark Elementary. Students will get to experience some spooky science experiments and information will be given out about the science fair. Dinner will be served.
Art can be created from anything, including trash! Check out these recycled art pieces from students at LANDMARK ELEMENTARY. These are currently on display in the main lobby at Central Office.
Red Ribbon Week: Wednesday was book character day and several young ladies at Landmark want to be Wonder Women when they grow up. Mrs. Sheri Handley was leading the cause.
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.
For this week's "Book Buzz," KARK's Susanne Brunner took the recommendation of LANDMARK ELEMENTARY students. "Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake." Thanks, Landmark!
https://www.kark.com/book-buzz/book-buzz-pete-the-cat-and-the-missing-cupcakes/
**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/
Tune in to KARK Education Matters segment with Susanne Brunner at 5pmv (tonight) to hear how students and teachers at Landmark Elementary are focusing on the importance of reading. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Every PCSSD staff member is encouraged to wear red on Tuesday, October 15 in honor of World Dyslexia Day.
The school opens at 7:15 am. No students should be dropped off before that time due to safety concerns. Thank you!
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 have all the Fall feels at Landmark! We’re just waiting for the weather to cool off!
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.
Friday is College Spirit Day! Wear your favorite college or university t-shirt Friday.
Remember to bring back your RSVP for the PBIS kickoff Thursday night!
Last week Landmark Elementary celebrated Peace Week. The Peace Police looked for peaceful activities on campus all week!