Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Barbara Kingsolver was another author who made several of our teacher librarians' must-read lists. Her most recent novel, Demon Copperhead, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Lois Lowry was also selected by several of our teacher librarians. Lowry's works grapples with tough topics including her dystopian middle-grade novel, The Giver. #pcssdproud #serveall
*Comet Nation VIP Friday Fun Day*
VIPs are Comets who reached level 3 and/or level 4 in two of the four testing areas of the ATLAS Interim, specifically from ATLAS 1 to ATLAS 2. To celebrate their achievement as well as inspire all Comets to reach for the stars, VIPs are granted a number of privileges such as (1) first to get in the lunch line, (2) first to leave their classrooms at the end of the day, (3) 30 min Friday Fun day where they are able to play cards, board and other brain games, and so much more.
These scholars were enjoying VIP Friday Fun Day on the last day of school before spring break. #VIP #nothingbutthebestwilldo #millsmiddleschoolcomets #learningisrequired
Can you follow a recipe? Well, in Ms. Lyon's Life Skills class, scholars were learning to read a recipe and/or follow the visual strip to make delicious "English Muffin Pizzas." In this lesson they practiced following directions and use of small appliances (toaster and microwave) safely. This is how we do it at Comet Nation! #millsmiddleschoolcomets #learningisrequired #englishmuffinpizza #thebestisyettocome
You've heard it said "The best is saved for last." Well on the day before spring break Ms. McCarty's science class couldn't wait for pig/frog dissection day! This hands-on learning of anatomy, comparative anatomy and physiology enhances their science curriculum and knowledge and affords our scholars a unique learning opportunity. Learning is certainly required at Mills Middle School. #gocomets #learningisrequired #thebestisyettocome #millsmiddleschoolcomets #scienc e
To commemorate Women's History Month our Comet Nation Administration team treated all Women Comets (Teachers and Staff) to lunch. Food was served by a few promising young men from our 8th Grade AVID classes. Music, dance, cheer, fellowship, and joy are words the women used to describe this Comet Nation celebration! #womenshistorymonth #millsmiddleschoolcomets #celebration #joy #educators #love
PCSSD Registration 101: Parents who would like to request an intradistrict transfer for their student, from one PCSSD school to another, must complete a Permit to Transfer Application. Get started here: https://trst.in/cZ0YLI #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Author & illustrator Patricia Polacco was selected by three of our teacher librarians! Her book Thank You, Mr. Falker shares the story of the teacher who recognized her dyslexia and helped her read at age 14. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Matthews of MAUMELLE MIDDLE picked Judy Blume. This quintessential children's, YA and adult is the author behind staples like Are You There God, It's Me Margaret? and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Do you need to double check your zoned school? Look no further, you can find your zoned school here: https://trst.in/tbgFsL. When you expand the zone map to full size, you can type in your address to get the exact zone. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Choat of SYLVAN HILLS HIGH can't put down Agatha Christie. And it's no mystery why! Christie's novels are still hooking readers with her intricate whodunit plots and clever detective protagonists. #pcssdproud #serveall
PCSSD Registration 101: Will your student be returning to your zoned PCSSD school for the 25-26 school year? Then we have great news! No need to re-register your student, he/she will automatically be re-enrolled for next year! ✅ #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Newlin of ROBINSON HIGH's freshman campus loves Jane Austen. Austen is known for her biting wit and sharp societal commentary. Her work still inspires movie adaptations and modern-retellings to this day. #pcssdproud #serveall
Youth Art Month wraps up by spotlighting masterpieces from the MILLS feeder. In these schools and across the district, students enjoy hands-on opportunities to stretch and grow their creative skills. We want to know, what is your favorite kind of art? #pcssdproud #serveall
Classes may be out, but PCSSD Registration 101 is in session all week. DID YOU KNOW? Registration for the 25-26 school year opened March 10 for students (grades K-12) who will be new to PCSSD. Click here to get started: www.pcssd.org/register
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Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mr. Davis of MAUMELLE HIGH also selected a master of gothic literature, Emily Brontë. A poet and writer, Brontë is best known for her only novel, the classic, Wuthering Heights. #pcssdproud #serveall
We're on Spring Break this week. All schools and District offices will be closed March 24-28. We'll see everyone back on Monday, March 31. Enjoy the break! #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Mr. Stow of BAKER ELEMENTARY is a huge fan of Mary Shelley. Shelley is often considered the mother of sci-fi for her use of scientific elements rather than supernatural in her gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein. #pcssdproud #serveall
Women's History Month, Female Author Spotlight: Ms. Baughtman of LAWSON ELEMENTARY enjoys digging into the work of Jan Brett. Brett is the author and illustrator of cozy picture books like The Mitten and The Hat. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's World Poetry Day! Take a deep dive into this playful, emotional literary art as a family by reading the work of each Young People’s Poet Laureate! Start exploring here: https://trst.in/caZyje #pcssdproud #serveall
