*************************************************LRSDhas cancelled the following test dates for the SAT due to COVID concerns.
September 26, 2020 - Cancelled
October 3, 2020 - Cancelled
Next scheduled SAT test date -November 7, 2020
***Little Rock Central High is NOT hosting the ACT***
(We will update the LRSD online calendar regarding any changes of which we may be come aware regarding testing dates.)
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October 8, 2020- Board Candidate Training Session, 5:30 p.m.
Highlights/Events
63rd Commemorative Anniversary for the Desegregation of
Central High School's Little Rock Nine
Little Rock Central H.S NHS is hosting a three day online event (open to the public) that include free online programs from September 23rd - 25th themed "Conversations with America's Youth: A Civil Rights Institute Mentoring Initiative". This event will capture a series of discussion topics based on but not limited to:
Community Activism
Social Justice
Education
For more information regarding program schedules, detailed information for each session and a full list of the panelist bios, go to: go.nps.gov/chsc63rd
National Blue Ribbon Designation
Congratulations to Jefferson Elementary - named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! Jefferson among only 367 schools recognized named yesterday! The National Blue Ribbon
recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in
closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The coveted National Blue
Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and
communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master
challenging and engaging content.
Supt. Mike Poore Receives Inaugural "Educator Award"
Superintendent Michael Poore receives inaugural "Educator Award" during Junior Achievement's annual Legacy celebration that took place September 22nd. Poore was recognized with honorees in other categories, AG Leslie Rutledge, Southwestern Bell Arkansas CEO Ronnie Dedman, and Bank of America.
Congratulations Mr. Poore!
And the Bessie B. Moore Award goes to...Mr. Finney!!
Jason Finney, educator form Forest Park elementary received a surprise visit form Marsha Masters who is the Associate Director of Economics Arkansas; recognizing him as one of only 5 winners statewide to receive the "The Bessie" and a $1K cash award for his project entitled, Shark Tank, Piggy Bank, Give it All Away. Congratulations Mr. Finney!
Dads/Father Figures Matter
Drive-Thru Celebration
National Security Officer Appreciation Week
Let's not forget to show our appreciation to our dedicated professionals we count on to provide services that maintain safe and secure schools, businesses, and communities.
*****A special note to our security officers***
"Sorry we missed you earlier this week, but you are appreciated
every day of the week!"
Four Community Schools Announced this Week by
City of Little Rock.
Watch above video to see which schools were selected and what this means for students!
Regina Young of Pulaski Heights Elementary
"Caught Doing Good"!
Congratulations to the Carpool Queen" herself, Ms. Regina Young, 3rd grade teacher at Pulaski Heights Elementary! Ms. Young is known for making sure the traffic flows smoothly, and no matter how big or small a task is, she is always rising to the occasion.
We appreciate you Ms. Young. Thanks for all you do!
DON'T FORGET!!!!
Grandparents Facebook Sweepstakes Contest
Lets celebrate the bond between grandparents and grandchildren: Grandparents of all LRSD students (in-person & digital), enter the sweepstakes by taking a picture of you with your current LRSD grandchild and submitting it to the following link:http://www.tinyurl.com/2020LRSDGrandparents
Winners will be randomly selected.
In the Community...
Four arts organizations have partnered to present a 3 week virtual, multidisciplinary arts immersion program which starts Monday, September 21st - October 9th. This virtual excursion was formed out of the passion to create genuine networks, connections, and learning opportunities across arts disciplines throughout the performing arts community. For more information, please go to: https://ti.to/acansa/arts-all-access All programs are aired Central Standard Time.
NONVIOLENCE YOUTH SUMMIT
Come out this Saturday and enjoy the Nonviolence Youth Summit. A community outreach campaign with free food, giveaways and a drive-through job fair. For more information Contact DuShun Scarbrough at: 888-290-KING
SHADOWS AT SIXTH:
A Halloween Drive-Through Experience
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept.
9, 2020) – The Downtown Little Rock
Partnership (DLRP) and Little Rock Zoo have teamed up to create a
pandemic-safe, family-friendly, haunted drive-through Halloween experience
known as Shadows at Sixth, sponsored by Simmons Bank, which will take place in
the parking deck at 6th and Scott streets in downtown Little Rock from
October 9-31.
Details are as follows:
When: Seven days a week from: Saturday, October 9th - Saturday, October 31st.
Luckily you don't have to choose between your health and voting. You can vote safely in Election 2020 by voting Absentee. For more information on how to vote, early voting dates and locations, etc., go to: https://www.vipvoter.org/howtovote
