July is:
National Parks Month
National Culinary Arts Month
Social Wellness Month
Important Dates
Community Walk - Brady Elementary - 11:30 a.m.
Online Check-in - now through August 12
Leadership Institute - July 24-26
Back-to-School Campus Check-in - July 31-August 1
9th Grade Orientations Begin - August 1
Sales Tax Holiday - August 3-4
New Employee Orientation - August 5
Back-to-School Convocation - August 6
(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)
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Highlights and Events
Whitlow MakesTop 15
Congrats to LRSD 2019 Teacher of the Year Jeff Whitlow, who is now in the running to become Arkansas' Next Top Teacher. Whitlow learned last week that he had been named among the top 15 District Teachers of the Year now in contention for the state's top honor.
We're rooting for you, Mr. Whitlow!
Don't Forget to Drop in Tuesday
Congressman French Hill visits the Be Mighty meal program at Stephens Elementary, getting a firsthand look at the work being done and support to families as a result of the partnership between LRSD, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, CALS and Rock Region Metro. Thanks to the collaboration of these stakeholders, 5,000 meals a day are being served to local families, transportation is offered to those who need help getting to meal sites, and literacy efforts are being supported/promoted through libraries and recreational sites.
Speaking of French Connections.... check out this one....
LRSD Special Program's Janice Lehman met with Congressman Hill and other Arkansas delegates to discuss effective ways to combat childhood mental health concerns and funding.
ARTRA Awards Scholarship to LRSD Teacher
Kelli Kamanga, Mann Magnet Middle School, was joined by her son and husband during her recognition at the LRSD Community Advisory Board Meeting following her completion of the Declaration of Learning program.
Community Walk - Brady Elementary - 11:30 a.m.
Online Check-in - now through August 12
Leadership Institute - July 24-26
Back-to-School Campus Check-in - July 31-August 1
9th Grade Orientations Begin - August 1
Sales Tax Holiday - August 3-4
New Employee Orientation - August 5
Back-to-School Convocation - August 6
(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)
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Highlights and Events
Whitlow MakesTop 15
We're rooting for you, Mr. Whitlow!
Don't Forget to Drop in Tuesday
Join us for a drop-in reception in honor of Dr. Sadie Mitchell. Mitchell retired from the District this year after nearly 40 years of service.
Calendars Are In!
Calendars are being delivered to LRSD schools and departments next week. Can't wait to get yours
click here to access online version now.
Be Mighty Meal Program Gets Congressional Visit
Speaking of French Connections.... check out this one....
ARTRA Awards Scholarship to LRSD Teacher
Congratulations to Ms. Perla Andrade - awarded the Parsons-Burnett Scholarship Grant by the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. Andrade is a first grade teacher at Baseline Academy and plans to use the funds to pursue a Master's degree in Educational Leadership.
Way to go, Ms. Andrade!
Learning the New Leadership Ropes
New principals and those with new assignments attended the annual Principals Institute to receive vital information about the upcoming school year. The following assignments/recommendations have been made by the LRSD administration:
Executive Director Secondary Schools - Randy Rutherford
Executive Director Elementary Schools - Darian Smith
Executive Director Elementary Schools - Darian Smith
Executive Director Curriculum & Instruction - Hope Worsham
Brady Elementary Principal - Kasi Davis
Brady Elementary Principal - Kasi Davis
Chicot Elementary Principal - Gina Khoury
Chicot ECC Coordinator - Donna Hall
Mabelvale Elementary Interim Principal - Kelecia Glover
Chicot ECC Coordinator - Donna Hall
Mabelvale Elementary Interim Principal - Kelecia Glover
Romine Elementary Principal - Tyrone Harris
Washington Elementary Principal - Aleta Branch
Western Hills Elementary Principal - Shannon Smith
Henderson Middle School Principal - Michael Anthony
Parkview Interim Principal- James Castleberry
Mabelvale Middle Acting Principal - Eric Henderson
(JA Fair Interim Principal - TBA)
Note: Final approval on all recommendations must come from Education Commissioner Johnny Key, who serves as LRSD's board of directors.
Declaration
of Learning Honoree Introduced to CAB
Kelli Kamanga, Mann Magnet Middle School, was joined by her son and husband during her recognition at the LRSD Community Advisory Board Meeting following her completion of the Declaration of Learning program.
The Arkansas
Declaration of Learning program is very competitive. Educators
selected for the 2018-19 program began with a week-long intensive training led
by state and national partners during June 2018. During the training,
participants learned to use historic art and objects in their classroom and
school libraries to bring the subjects they teach to life.
LRSD
Teachers Among Arkansas Educators
Attending
ESOL Institute
Arkansas educators recently attended the first
six days of the Southwest ESOL Institute. Attendance at the Southwest ESOL
Institute signifies a teacher’s commitment to best classroom practices for
helping students acquire knowledge while developing their academic English. The
Institute is a 10-day, intense training in the field of English to Speakers of
Other Languages. Six days were completed this summer, while the other four will
be completed on Saturdays throughout the 2019 - 2020 school year. The Institute
is funded by a grant from the Arkansas Department of Education.
Two of our own among them: Anita Bell and
Kristyn Richards
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In
the Community...
From Our Friends at the Downtown Partnership
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