Friday, November 13, 2020

      

Friday Highlights 11.13.20



   Important Dates

Nov. 13 - World Kindness Day
Nov 15 - America Recycles Day
Nov. 16-20 - American Education Week
Nov. 16 - Personnel Policy Committee
Nov. 17 - ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day
Nov. 19 - Community Advisory Board Meeting @ 5:30pm
Nov. 21 - Home, School & Community Connections Virtual Conference 10am - 12pm





       Highlights/Events 

CAUGHT DOING GOOD

Congratulations to this week's winners, Nurses Thao Le. and Jaime Gill, at Roberts Elem. who was "Caught Doing Good" for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Congrats to our phenomenal nurses, we appreciate you!!



Home, School & Community Connections 
Virtual Conference

Would you like to be a winner of one of six (6) refurbished laptop computers, gift cards, Comcast Swag Bags, or be the Grand Prize winner of an Amazon Fire Reader? These items and more will be awarded during the LRSD Cluster Team Partnering for Excellence Home-School-Community Virtual Conference!
Via Zoom:
Saturday, November 21, 2020,
10:00 a.m. – Noon.
*** You must pre-register to be eligible to win a laptop computer or the Amazon Fire Reader ***
Pre-registration link is provided:
In your email
Via Schoology
The LRSD website
Or by contacting the Parent Facilitator or Coordinator of your child’s school.
For questions or to register over the telephone, call:
Angelia Johnson 501-447-3345 or
Kaye Rainey, 501-447-3358.
This will be a fun virtual experience for all who participate!!


LR Central High Madrigals Honor Veterans with National Anthem



Bring home the Win... Parkview Patriots!!

Ticket Information:

Parkview has been allotted 9,000 tickets, but no tickets will be sold on site. Ticket sales links will be posted publicly to sell all remaining available seats.  

Ticket Link:  https://gofan.co/app/events/149456

 Hall STEAM Magnet Marching Band
 

Rocking Full Steam Ahead!


Friday, November 13th is the Last Day to Audition for Pinnacle View Middle School's FROZEN



Cloverdale is about #thatlexialife!




Congrats to the 6th grade Lexia Readers at Cloverdale Middle for exceeding  their goals for both minutes and units!
Keep up the great work Lexia Leaders!!



Pre-K Virtual Parent Meeting

If you're interested in enrolling your child in the Pre-K program for the 2021 school year, please join the Virtual Parent Meeting hosted by the LRSD Pre-K Team Tuesday, November 17th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm via zoom: zoom.us/j/94200450396

Visit: www.LRSD.org/EarlyChildhood

For more information call  447-7360




ViPS JANE MENDEL
READING DAY 2020


LRSD ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day is just around the corner! This year, consider inspiring students by: donating a new book or writing an encouraging note to young readers! 
Get all the details at: www.tinyurl.com/LRSD-Reading-Day

Schools will be able to enjoy live reading events on Tuesday according to the following schedule:

8:00 AM

Topic:  Superintendent Mike Poore reads to younger students, suitable for grades PK-1.

Date: ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day - 11.17.20

Time: Nov 17, 2020 8:00 AM 

(This session will also simultaneously stream live on Facebook.  Viewing options include Zoom, Facebook, LRSDTV.org, Comcast Channel 4 or U-verse Channel 99.)

8:30 AM

Topic:  Superintendent Mike Poore reads to older students, suitable for grades 1-5.

Date: ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day - 11.17.20

Time: Nov 17, 2020 8:30 AM 

(This session will also simultaneously stream live on Facebook.  Viewing options include Zoom, Facebook, LRSDTV.org, Comcast Channel 4 or U-verse Channel 99.) 

9:30 AM and 10 AM

Topic: ViPS Reading Day reader  //   Kathleen Pate

In costume, Ms. Pate will be reading Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers. 

Your classroom is encouraged to investigate America’s most emblematic statue!
Date and Time: Nov 17, 2020 9:30 AM 

In costume, Deborah Baldwin and Jim Metzger will be reading Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish.

Let your students follow her hilarious misunderstandings as she helps around the house.

Date and Time: Nov 17, 2020 10:30 AM 


Need Homework Help?



Flu Shots offered at LRSD 


To register for a seasonal flu shot, go to the Little Rock School District's website at www.lrsd.org under Latest District News." There, you may complete your registration form to get your shot at any Arkansas public school flu clinic.






World Kindness Day - November 13th 
Talk to your children about the importance of being kind and how an act of kindness can make a difference in a person's life. 


America Recycles Day



In the Community...



Canned Food Drive


Ballet Arkansas Holiday Market
Nov. 15-30
Event Information
Ballet Arkansas
Virtual, Little Rock, AR, 72201
Pricing: Product Cost Varies
Phone: 501-223-5150
For more information go to: https://www.balletarkansas.org/holidays



Sissy's Log Cabin 50th Anniversary Food Drive

Friday, Nov. 13th is the last day of the Sissy's 50th Anniversary Food Drive, which encourages customers and employees to give back to area food banks and pantries. The food drive is part of Sissy’s Log Cabin’s efforts to increase awareness and access to healthy food throughout its communities this holiday season. Each Sissy’s Log Cabin location will host individual food drives. 
For more info go to: https://www.littlerock.com/little-rock-events/2020/11/07/default-calendar/sissys-log-cabin-50th-anniversary-food-drive



Art Night
Friday, November 13th
5pm-8pm
River Market Pavillions



Books and Brunch: A virtual Book Discussion
Saturday, November 14, 2020
11:00a.m. CST


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