Friday, August 16, 2019

Friday Highlights 8.16.19

Important Dates
Tuesday, August 20, ADE/LRSD Stakeholder  Public Meeting, Arkansas Baptist College
 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 21, Senior Citizens Day

Thursday, August 22, Community Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Central-East Cluster Team Schools Back-to-School  Parent & Family Engagement , King Elem. - 5:30-7:30
Voting Deadline for "Dads Take Your Child to School" Event

Saturday, August 24, Southwest Cluster Team Schools Back-to-School Parent & Family Engagement, Outlets of Little Rock, 10 a.m. - noon

Monday, August 26, Women's Equality Day

Tuesday, August 27ADE/LRSD Stakeholder  Public Meeting, Saint Mark Baptist Church,
6:30-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 29, 50 Fantastic Fathers Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.


(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)
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Members of the State Board of Education will host three public meetings regarding the future status of the Little Rock School District. The public will have the opportunity to provide input regarding potential next steps for the district.

WHAT: Public Meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. August 20, 2019
WHERE: Arkansas Baptist College, 1600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202

WHAT: Public Meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. August 27, 2019
WHERE: Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th St., Little Rock, AR 72204

WHAT: Public Meeting
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. September 3, 2019
WHERE: Auditorium, Arkansas Department of Education, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201



#Back2School #FirstDayFun

Click on link below to see inspirational "first day" video.
Great First Day Video













Community Support for LRSD Students/Schools

Back-to-School Supply Drive Hosted by United Way





Christ Community Church in WLR. led by Pastor Michael Loudermilk, donated 
150 backpacks for K-12 students in LRSD

We Love Our Nurses, Too!
Thanks for all you do to support our students and families!

LRSD JAG Specialists Recognized In Orlando, FL
 Little Rock School District teachers were honored for their commitment and hard work at the 36th National JAG Training Seminar held in Orlando, Florida, July 8-12, 2019.   Gladys Godley from Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School and Mary Perkins-Jacobs from J. A. Fair Magnet High School were honored as two of Arkansas’ Outstanding JAG Specialists for the 2018--2019 school year. The Outstanding JAG Specialist Award is presented by the National Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc. which recognizes specialists across the U.S. for success in fully implementing the JAG Model and achieving extraordinary outcomes for JAG program participants.

Stephanie K’Nuckles, from McClellan High School, Mary Hines from Hall High School along with Jacobs, and Godley received awards for achieving the “5 of 5” National Performance Standards Award for the Class of 2019.  (Mary Hines, Not Pictured) These performance outcomes were based on complete and accurate documentation using the Electronic National Data Management System.

The JAG Model Programs deliver a unique set of services to targeted youth in high school, including 12 months of post-graduation follow-up services that will result in the graduate pursuing a post-secondary education and/or entering the workforce in a quality job leading to a career.

Have a Teacher You Think is AMAZING?  
Nominate them now!



Deadline to nominate is September 9!



ACC Attends Presidential Academy

This past summer Mr. Marty Burton and Ms. Angela Smith attended the Center for Civic Education’s Presidential Academy along with two ACC students, Acacia Owens and Vyctoria Washington.  The Academy was held at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland July 7-20, 2019.  They met educators and students from all over the U.S. 
Burton and Smith had discussions with their peers on historical events within the United States Government.  The Academy took the team on four educational field trips to Mt. Vernon, Gettysburg, and two in Washington DC. A couple of their favorite places - the new African American Museum and the Library of Congress!












Bright Futures provides a path for communities to engage everyone in a collective movement to develop relationships and channel resources supporting education and enabling children to achieve success.  Bright Futures Little Rock works within the Little Rock School District to connect student needs with existing community resources.  The Bright Futures model brings together businesses, human service agencies, faith-based organizations, and parent groups and partners them with schools in a way that helps them to quickly and efficiently meet students’ basic needs – often within 24 hours. Bright Futures will also assist students that have chronic absenteeism by providing wrap around services to help improve attendance.  This enables students and teachers to focus on education and achieving success.

 Bright Futures Little Rock works to create an environment where education is valued and responsibility for student success is shared. Bright Futures operates under the belief that when a community invests its time, talent, and treasure into its schools, students are more likely to stay in school through graduation, have a higher degree of self-worth and confidence, and set and reach goals for the future. In turn, these students grow up to be better neighbors, quality employees, and leaders who impact their communities. 

For more information on how to complete a request, please contact:

Coordinator of Counseling & College Workplace Readiness
AVID District Director
Ms. LeQuieta Grayson
Office: 501-447-2971 

LRSD Bright Futures Liaison
Amy B. Cooper
Forest Height STEM Principal
Office: 501-447-2702

Goodwill Contact Information
Ida Collier | Program Specialist – Mission Services
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
7400 Scott Hamilton Drive | Little Rock, AR 72209
501-372-5100; ext. 1224 office
icollier@goodwillar.org


Mayor Proclaims August 13th Dr. Sadie Mitchell Day




Congratulations to Dr. Sadie Mitchell, recently retired, who now also has the distinction of having a day declared in her honor!


Attention Aspiring Leaders
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2019-20 Institute

To apply click here.







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In the Community...






Upcoming Events



From Our Friends at the Downtown Partnership
River Market District  

 
AUG 22-25: FILMLAND - featuring Toy Story 4 and Andrew Stanton, Stranger Things 3, and more
, Arkansas Cinema Society, Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Avenue, times vary by screening. Learn more. 
SEP 14: Tinkerfest 2019, Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 150, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn more.
 
Ongoing through SEP 28: Little Rock Farmers Market, Little Rock River Market, 400 President Clinton Avenue, every Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Learn more.
Ongoing: 2nd Friday Art Night, various locations, every second Friday, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Learn more. 

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