Cato Elementary

This is National School Lunch Week. This week we celebrate the PCSSD Student Nutrition department and recognize the importance of school lunches to provide nutritious offerings for our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Yolanda Thomas is the principal of PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: I'm an avid naturalist & sportswoman. I'm in my element when I can ride my four-wheeler, garden, fish, or horseback with my spouse!. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Zondria Campbell is the principal of JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE. Fun Fact: I love home interior design. I would love to flip houses and decorate. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization estimates one in eight people globally live with a mental disorder. The year's theme is Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Dr. Valencia Essel is the principal of BAKER ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: I am introverted and need time to recharge. After particularly long days, I retreat home to watch true crime shows under my weighted blanket. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Erikka Johnson is the principal of HARRIS ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: I write and record music! Being an educator and singing/music are my dual passions! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Stacy Bottoms is the principal of CATO ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: I am an identical twin and graduated from Sylvan Hills High School. I was also a competitive swimmer. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

It's another Football Friday in PCSSD! We've got great matchups tonight, including another in-district match between ROBINSON and MAUMELLE HIGH. Come out and support your schools! You can also tune in live: www.pcssd.org/page/sports-network #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month we raise awareness about the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. This holiday has been celebrated since the 1980s. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. The International Dyslexia Association reports that up to 20% of the population may have symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, weak spelling, and poor writing. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Mike Hudgeons is the principal of SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE. Fun Fact: I was valedictorian of my high school class with a 4.0 gpa. I wrote my speech in In School Suspension where I spent my last 3 days of school. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is Filipino American History Month. Recognition of this month was first officially recognized by Congress in 2009, and the month of October was selected to commemorate the first Filipinos coming to America in October 1587. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is National Coaches Day and we are sending a big thank you to all of the athletic AND instructional coaches across PCSSD! They are all dedicated to building well rounded students inside and out of the classroom. We appreciate you! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Dr. Kim Truslow is the principal of OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: One of the best memories I have of growing up is my time in marching band, from 8-12 grades and served as colorguard captain my last 2 years. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Today is World Teachers' Day! Today, and everyday, we celebrate the amazing teachers across PCSSD and their dedication to ensuring all of our students receive a high quality education to prepare them for college and career. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Anjelica Evans is the principal of COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY. Fun Fact: Most people wouldn't know that I am a very introverted person. I enjoy being in quiet spaces vs. being around a crowd. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is intended to educate everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. INearly 44,000 people in the U.S. will likely die from breast cancer this year. https://www.komen.org/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

October is National Principal Month. Dr. Matt Mellor is the principal of LAWSON ELEMENTARY. "I have over 1000 Hot Wheels in my office." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Last Friday (9/30), 4th grade students from Cato, Oakbrooke, Sherwood, Sylvan Hills and William Jefferson Clinton elementary visited Sylvan Hills High for a special STEMusic concert. Mr. Roy Moye III, founder of STEMusic, visited with the students to talk about the importance and impact of STEM in our everyday lives. He sang a song for each part of STEM. Ask your 4th graders if they remember any of the songs!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE's Makenzie Marbray says, "Whenever you see bullying, whether it be physically or mentally, you must stop it. If someone's behavior goes without being checked, it just gets worse." #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence