Friday Highlights 7.31.20

Important Dates
July is: 
World Watercolor Month

National Cell Phone Courtesy Month

 National Grilling Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Blueberry Month

National Peach Month

Deadline for Submitting School Choice Options: August 7, 2020

First Day of School:  August 24, 2020

(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)

Still in the Running for Arkansas's Next Top Teacher

Proud of 2020 LRSD Teacher of the Year Amber Harbin, who learned today that she is a finalist for the state's top honor, Arkansas Teacher of the Year.  Here's wishing you the best, Ms. Harbin.  Your LRSD family is rotting for you! 

It's Grand Alright!  400K SQFT!

 Little Rock Southwest High School Marks Ribbon-cutting Virtually

A limited in-person audience attended a ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Little Rock Southwest Magnet High School. The event included a virtual tour and congratulatory video messages from Governor Asa Hutchinson and former President Bill Clinton.  

Click on this link to take the student-led virtual tour:

https://vimeo.com/443456774

Calling All Gryphon Fans...

Vote on Twitter and help LR Southwest bring home its first title..."Best Turf"

AstroTurf is going to crown the ultimate AstroTurf fan-favorite High School Football Field. LRSWHS is in the final two... but we need your help. Visit @LRSouthwestLRSD on Twitter and vote for our home team! Gryphons, you got this!

And the Celebrations Continue...

LRSWHS Senior Jordan Harris impressed THV 11's Craig O'Neill so much during his interview promoting his new school that he was named "Arkansan of the Day"! Way to go, Jordan!

See story here.

Roberts Principal also in the Running for National Award

He likes to have a lot of fun, but he is serious when it comes to business of education! For his commitment to students, he is being recognized. Congrats Steven Helmick - nominated nationally for the Administrator of the Year Award by the American Heart Association - Arkansas! Helmick will also be honored along with his students for their year-long "heart" work during the virtual Kids Heart Challenge & American Heart Challenge National Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 13! 

We're keeping our fingers crossed for you for the national award, Principal Helmick!

Don't Forget this Weekend!

Here's the link for school supplies

This Bears Repeating and the Competition Bears Watching!

Congrats to Landon Runion-Driskel, LRCH - in contention to win a national STEM competition and a cash prize worth thousands of dollars. Landon is  of only 20 finalists from around the world to compete in the 2020 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition.  He was elected from among more than 240 entries, representing teams from 35 countries including Singapore, India, the Philippines, Canada and the US.

Hope you'll join us in cheering landon on during the competition, which will be broadcast on Facebook this Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.

Day Camp Success

The summer Day Camps, conducted in partnership with LRSD and the medical community, have come to a close, but not before a little celebrating!  Grateful for the partnerships that allowed us to serve our front line healthcare workers and their families:  UAMS, Arkansas Heart Hospital, Arkansas Surgery Center, the VA Hospital and Rotary Club 99.  #InThisTogether

Partnerships Make the World Go Round!

Thanks, Pax Christi and Rep. Denise Ennett ,for the generous donation of school supplies to Washington Elementary students!

Great opportunity being researched for Hall High STEAM Magnet High School - UAMS Outreach Program reps are in talks about a potential partnership within Hall to build a robust medical/healthcare academy for our students. Another way are moving full STEAM ahead!

We Need You!

The Deadline to File for LRSD School Board - Monday

 

Here's the link to see the interactive map of the new LRSD school baord zones

Meantime, LRSD will host a town hall for those interested in serving on the board.  You must gather at least 20 signatures on your petition to file by Monday's deadline. 

In the Community....

Parents will be getting the above Census flyers from our partners at the City of Little Rock to remind us about the importance of completing the Census! #LRSDCounts

Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau introduces

 #MaskUpLR campaign

Friday Highlights 7.24.2020

Friday Highlights 7.24.2020

Important Dates
July is: 
World Watercolor Month

National Cell Phone Courtesy Month

 National Grilling Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Blueberry Month

National Peach Month

(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)

Highlights/Events

In the Community…

Do you know a teacher who makes learning fun and inspires students? Well, we want to hear about him or her!

Nominations are now open for the Little Rock Family Amazing Educator Awards, presented by Delta Dental, in which we honor four central Arkansas teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students.

Whether it’s your child's favorite teacher, your wonderful coworker or a great friend who deserves recognition, we want your nomination! You just have to tell us what makes that teacher an “Amazing Educator” by filling out the entry form here

Friday Highlights 7.17.2020

Important Dates
July is: 
World Watercolor Month

National Cell Phone Curtesy Month

 National Grilling Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Blueberry Month

National Peach Month

(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)

Highlights/Events

Congratulations to LRSD’s 2020 Teacher of the Year Amber Harbin, center of photo, who was named in the top 12 regional finalists for the 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! The Division of Elementary & Secondary Education received applications from many exceptional teachers and Ms. Harbin was a real standout. We are rooting for you as you contend for “Arkansas’s Next Top Teacher”!#LRSDPowerofUS

Important Update - LRSD's Ready for Learning Working Document

Little Rock School District released its Ready for Learning working document today with a letter from Superintendent Mike Poore requesting additional feedback from parents and staff.  The link to the plan along with the letter, and links to complete the survey are found below and posted to the District's website:

https://tinyurl.com/y7jf422v

 

A Tip from the CDC…

Help us spread the word to encourage Little Rock families to participate in the 2020 Census. Completing the census is quick and easy, and helps determine how many federal dollars flow to cities and states – directly impacting education.

Friday Highlights 7.10.2020

Friday Highlights 7.10.2020

Important Dates
July is: 
World Watercolor Month

National Cell Phone Curtesy Month

 National Grilling Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Blueberry Month

National Peach Month

(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)

Highlights/Events

LRCH Exceeds Goals During Arkansas Blood Institute Drive

 

Little Rock Central High School, in partnership with the Arkansas Blood Institute, hosted a blood drive this week and exceeded the goal for the event!  The day ended with 104 generous donors, potentially making a difference in more than 300 lives.  There were 76 first time donors! #PowerofUs

Read, White and Blue...Reading Made Fun!

Jerica Moore Jones of  Brady Day Camp, shared this photo of her enjoying books donated by the Clinton Foundation Penguin Books Too Small to Fail. Hat's off to our community partner for their awesome support. 

Meanwhile, at Terry....

Thanks to LRSD's LaDonna Oates for these great reading pics.

And at Pulaski Heights Elementary....

Amy Howard provided this photos

It was Luau Day at PHE's Day Camp! The added bonus was the donation of book from the Read, White and Blue Read initiative.  We thank LRSD partners for investing in our community's students!

Here's the live link to Be Mighty:  www.bemightylittlerock.org

Clickable link to Arkansas School Board Association as shown above:

  http://arsba.org/about-us/board-members/

Help us spread the word to encourage Little Rock families to participate in the 2020 Census. Completing the census is quick and easy, and helps determine how many federal dollars flow to cities and states – directly impacting education.

In the Community…

Do you know a teacher who makes learning fun and inspires students? Well, we want to hear about him or her!


Nominations are now open for the Little Rock Family Amazing Educator Awards, presented by Delta Dental, in which we honor four central Arkansas teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students.


Whether it’s your child's favorite teacher, your wonderful coworker or a great friend who deserves recognition, we want your nomination! You just have to tell us what makes that teacher an “Amazing Educator” by filling out the entry form here.

Friday Highlights 7.3.2020

Friday Highlights 7.3.2020

Important Dates
July is: 
World Watercolor Month

National Cell Phone Curtesy Month

 National Grilling Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Blueberry Month

National Peach Month

(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or LRSD.org)

Highlights/Events

The Little Rock School District team has been diligently working this summer to meet the needs of your family, as we prepare to return to school with virtual and in-person options. Currently, our state government intends to resume school as normally as possible for the 2020-2021 school year. Please click on the link below to read the latest District update. After reading the information, please complete the survey linked at the bottom of the message. To help us better serve you and to assist with planning, please reply by Monday, July 6 2020.


https://tinyurl.com/LRSDReturntoSchool

LRCH Hosting Blood Drive

A Tip from the CDC…

Help us spread the word to encourage Little Rock families to participate in the 2020 Census. Completing the census is quick and easy, and helps determine how many federal dollars flow to cities and states – directly impacting education.

In the Community…

Do you know a teacher who makes learning fun and inspires students? Well, we want to hear about him or her!


Nominations are now open for the Little Rock Family Amazing Educator Awards, presented by Delta Dental, in which we honor four central Arkansas teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students.


Whether it’s your child's favorite teacher, your wonderful coworker or a great friend who deserves recognition, we want your nomination! You just have to tell us what makes that teacher an “Amazing Educator” by filling out the entry form here.


In our eighth annual Amazing Educators program, we'll recognize one winning teacher in four categories: Elementary School, Middle/Junior High School, High School and Special Needs.


Winners will be featured in the January 2021 issue of Little Rock Family. Along with the feature, they'll each receive an incredible prize package (including a cash prize!), made possible in part by our sponsor Delta Dental.


Private and public school teachers in Benton, Bryant, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Maumelle, North Little Rock and Sherwood are eligible. The deadline to submit your nomination is Sept. 4, 2020.