Friday, January 8, 2021

           

Friday Highlights 1.08.21



   Important Dates

Jan.8 - Registration Deadline for February ACT
Jan.11 - Report Cards (Sent Home / Available Online)
              LRSD Board Work Session, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 14 - Board Agenda Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 18 - MLK Day 
Jan. 26 - Schoology Town Hall:  English 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 6:30 p.m.







Supt. Mike Poore Back-to-School Update
Supt. Mike Poore several areas of which you will want to be aware this semester in the new year:
*Virtual Fridays
*Instructional Options
*A COVID Vaccine Update
*A Voluntary Survey for Staff
*Limited Attendance at Athletic Events

Reminder about Resources for Social Emotional Learning

Starting this month, LRSD, in coordination with the District's Student Services Department, will provide video updates about resources to support Social, Emotional Learning (SEL).  


Little Rock school District Junior of Parkview High School featured in the newspaper Arkansas Democrat Gazette.



Virtual Fridays 



 

LRSD GT STUDENTS 
Among TOP 25 - 2021 Finalists 

Young Entrepreneur Showcase 

Congratulations !!!


    Enlightening Educational Excitement, Forest Heights STEM Academy, Little Rock
      Fogbusters, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock
  Puppy Paw Cleaner, Pulaski Heights Middle School, Little Rock
  Space Pocket, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock
 The Chargers, Forest Heights STEM Academy, Little Rock
 The Dew Shoe, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock
      Enlightening Educational Excitement, Forest Heights STEM Academy, Little Rock
     Fogbusters, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock
  Puppy Paw Cleaner, Pulaski Heights Middle School, Little Rock
  Space Pocket, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock
 The Chargers, Forest Heights STEM Academy, Little Rock
  The Dew Shoe, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock

Hot off The Press - LRSD's Efforts During Pandemic

LRSD's schools were featured in multiple photos in the
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / ArkansasOnline.com
 photo galleries during the holiday. Check them out (in the link below)!



Click on the link below to be redirected to galleries:
https://nwamedia.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Virus-Education-Project-10/G000050V2DZoDOO4/I0000d_e_.ROs4vc/C0000fq8YxMejv20


CAUGHT DOING GOOD


Henderson Middle School teacher, Sandra Ledbetter (center), called out for being #CaughtDoingGood. Her principal, Michael Anthony (left), says she has been a rock during tough times and that she always does her work with a smile. Thanks & congrats, Ms. Ledbetter!



How Cool Is This!!

Interested in a Parent Support Program?




MLK DAY 2021 VIRTUAL EVENT










Time to Sign Up for Annual Speech Competition

(Link is inactive - this is just a photo of  Past Ralph Vine Public Speaking Contestant/Winner Ethan Gong




Visit link to sign up and for more contest info: ralphvinesendowment.com



My Water Buddy and Family’s newly launched 
“The Water Tales 10-episode Podcast” will showcase a different episode weekly.


SOUP'S ON!

Soup's ON! 

Little Rock Soup Sunday is February 21! Get your tickets.

Holy minestrone! Soup season is fast approaching – and with it, one of Central Arkansas’s most beloved events. Mark your calendars for the 40th annual Soup Sunday on February 21, 2021! Tickets are on sale now for our 2021 virtual celebration!

February – Restaurant SOUPER Specials!

Take your Soup Sunday ticket and visit the restaurants that have so generously supported us for 40 years.  During February, enjoy a socially distanced cup of soup or a meal from participating restaurants and show your appreciation for their commitment to our event. We can’t wait to see what this year’s 40-year participating restaurants, Dave’s Place and The Faded Rose, are spooning up for our guests! We’ll send you the complete list of participating restaurants and specials closer to February.

February – Virtual SOUP SUNDAY Party!

On February 21, we’ll host a virtual Soup Sunday that will include video footage of chefs in their kitchens, families enjoying visits to restaurants, music and kid-friendly activities, our sponsors, volunteers and staff. Individual tickets are $35. Round up to $40 per person to celebrate our 40th Anniversary Soup Sunday! Patron tickets are $60 per person.

Click here for information about tickets and sponsorships. We'd love to add your name to the growing list of sponsors! Area businesses, individuals, and families are sponsoring Little Rock Soup Sunday - and you can too! We're so thankful for our SOUPER Sponsors at all levels! Check out the Little Rock Soup Sunday sponsorship levels. 

If you have any questions (or prefer to pay by check), please contact me at (501) 454-5014 or fcarter@aradvocates.org.

Thanks so much for helping us stand up for Arkansas’s kids. You are making a difference!


 



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