Friday, June 28, 2019

Friday Highlights - June 28, 2019

July is:
National Parks Month
National Culinary Arts Month
Social Wellness Month


Important Dates:
Thursday, July 4th - Independence Day - Offices and Schools Closed




Saying Farewell to Longtime LRSD Educator 
Dr. Sadie Mitchell


The LRSD family wishes to thank Dr. Sadie Mitchell for her nearly 40 years of service to the students and families of the District. Dr. Mitchell is retiring after an extensive career in the classroom and administration.
An avid foodie and cook extraordinaire, Dr. Mitchell will now get to explore more fabulous restaurants and travel the country. Best wishes, Dr. Mitchell!

Congratulations to Central High's Valedictorian and Salutatorian!
Congrats to Michelle Xu and Sarah Shirley, named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, in the 2019 graduating class of Little Rock Central High. Michelle plans to study economics at Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Sarah hasn’t decided on her major but will attend Harvard. Your LRSD family is proud of both of you ladies!



Now Hiring Substitutes for 2019/2020
Little Rock School District
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Local Firefighters Visit Camp Can Do 2019 
at Terry Elementary


LR firefighters visited #CampCanDo2019 at Terry Elementary to teach students about fire safety. Then, these brave heroes took pics and autographed coloring sheets for students.


Frankly Reading Students get Special Visit from THV 11




THV 11's Craig O'Neill dropped in to visit students participating in the Frankly Reading Series. O'Neill says he was impressed with the progress students are making.  R.I.S.E. trained LRSD teachers are providing students with intensive support in phonics and phonemic awareness.


In the Community
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Movies in the Park is back!


Riverfront Park400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR, 72201
Pricing: Free

Upcoming movies:
July 3 - The Greatest Showman
July 10 - The Sandlot
July 17 - Dodgeball
July 24 - Jumanji
July 31 - The Help




36th Annual Pops on the River

Dr. Mike Schmoker - Teaching and Leading with Focus



Don’t forget this incredible session with Dr. Mike Schmoker on Friday, July 12.  It’s free, but seats are limited.  Register on MikeSchmoker.eventbrite.com







CALS Used Book Sale!

The Friends of CALS summer used book sale taking place July 11-13. The books are really budget friendly ($2 and under) and educators receive a 25% discount with their school ID. 



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