April is
National Financial Literacy Month
National Poetry Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
April 10 - Palm Sunday
April 11 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting
April 12 - Make-up for ACT Exam Paper-based (Grade 11)
LR PTA Council Meeting
April 15 - LRSD Board Agenda Meeting
Tax Day
April 16- US National Librarian Day
April 16- US National Librarian Day
April 19 - ViPS' An Evening for the Stars (See flyer below for more details)
Congrats LRCH Chess Club -
State Chess Champions!
25 schools from across the state participated in the tournament last weekend. Thanks for your support and leadership of the team, LRCH math teacher John Madlock. Principal Nancy Rousseau says, "His leadership has brought chess back to Central and then to lead the state. We are so proud of our students and him!"
They Might be Future Business Leaders -
But They're Standing Out Today!
Congrats PHMS Students!!!
But They're Standing Out Today!
Congrats PHMS Students!!!
26 PHMS students attended the AR Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA) Middle Level State Leadership Conference held April
4th at the Marriott hotel. These members competed against 750 other students
from across the state.
PHMS placed in 5 events and had 9 students qualify to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago this summer!
Congratulations to
the following students:
4th
Place in Emerging Business Issues—Astha Patel and Abigail Collins
2nd
Place in Community Service Project—Madi Carr, Jack Mullins, Olivia Adams
2nd
Place in Annual Chapter Activities—Sheriff Wolfe, Alec Bean, Evan McCune
1st
Place in Exploring Technology—Ben Parker
1st
Place in Marketing Mix—Sharlotte Davis, Blaire Gradney
Stephens Stars Shine Bright at
AR Bankers Association Meeting
Stephens Elementary students and Principal Phillip Carlock presented at this year's Arkansas Bankers Association meeting. In this photo, they are seen with John and Reynie Rutledge of First Security Bank. Stephens was the first school in LRSD to open an elementary student-operated bank, sponsored by First Security!
LR Southwest High School's
Chick-fil-A Leadership Students
Chick-fil-A Leadership Students
Awarded Special Grant
Check out the announcement in the video linked below the photo:
Dr. Danyell Cummings Named First Black Female UALR Alumni Association Board President
Congrats to LRSD testing director, Dr. Danyell Cummings, for being featured in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette's High Profile section! We are so proud to have her as an integral member of our team and look forward to her continued professional success. Read the entire feature on Dr. Cummings here.
LRSD Among Districts Recognized by AR Kids Read During Annual Spellebration 2022
Spellebration is AR Kids Read's annual adult spelling bee fundraising event to support grade level reading. This year, Superintendent Mike Poore was honored for our district's efforts in promoting literacy. Dr. Charles McNulty (Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent), Dr. Jeremy Owoh (Jacksonville Pulaski North School District Superintendent), and Dr. Greg Pilewski (North Little Rock School District Superintendent) were also recognized. Dustin Barnes accepted the award in honor of his boss at NLR. We are so grateful to be recognized by AR Kids Read.
Save The Date - New K-8 Groundbreaking Ceremony!
Calling All Robotics Fans -
Special Scrimmage Coming Up at
Hall High School
Arkansas Children's Hospital School-Based Health Clinic's Now Seeing all LRSD Students
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Gibbs and Dunbar Students Came Together to Celebrate the Legacy of Florence Price
On Monday, April 4, 2022, Dunbar had a kickoff celebration for Florence Price Week with a collaborative reading of the children’s book, Who is Florence Price?. Gibbs Magnet Elementary hosted Dunbar students, Mallory Moncrief, Desire Lee, Olive Byrd, and Aeiress Duhart as guest readers sharing the book to all 4th and 5th grades classes. The readers and students all enjoyed the event. Dunbar students were able to give away 5 books to each class at Gibbs thanks to a generous donation from the Dunbar Historic Neighborhood Association and Pyramid Art and Books. Each 4th and 5th Grade teacher at Gibbs also received a copy of the book for their classroom library!
This project was organized by Gibbs Media Specialist, Lori Gibson, Dunbar Media Specialist, Wendy Ward Russell, and Dunbar Literacy Facilitator, Nell Weaver. Speaking of the renowned composer, Florence Price. Check out this flyer for a special commemorative event to cap the week: 
Enjoying the Arts & The View!
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the talented students at Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School this weekend. If you know anything about “The View” - you know their theatre students do things right!!’
Come Celebrate LRSD Volunteers with VIPS
Please RSVP by April 15th Using the QR Code Above.Have You Checked Out the 2022 Artistry in the Rock Virtual Gallery?
Artistry in the Rock is a celebration and showcase of LRSD student talent in the performing and visual arts. The them of this year's showcase is "What If... A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities". Students created bodies of work with that exact question in mind, "What if?". The Fine Arts Department worked diligently to create a unique, virtual exhibition to showcase the many talents of our district's promising young artists. Click here to to view the illustrious work of our students, Pre-K-12.
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Tomorrow Marks the Day-long Celebration of the Tricentennial Discovery of La Petit Roche (The Little Rock)
Celebrate 4/9 by Participating in the Events:Commemoration and Dedication Ceremony (10-11am)
Family Fair (11am-5pm) with kids’ activities, bounce houses, a rock- climbing wall, a spinning ride and a swinging pirate ship. There will also be food trucks and cultural offerings from the Early Arkansaw Reenactors Association and Native American organizations, plus hands-on activities at the Museum of Discovery (11am-5pm)
An Arkansas-Themed Community Concert and Fireworks Celebration (7-9:30pm) featuring The Rodney Block Collective, Randall Shreve and the DeVilles, and Huckleberry Jam - plus a special performance by the Philander Smith College Collegiate Choir and Creatives
After Party Concerts (9:30pm) with Randall Shreve and the DeVilles, Rev Room; Huckleberry Jam, Stickyz Rock’n’ Roll Chicken Shack)
And Don't Forget Soup Sunday!
Sharing on behalf of our partners - a tasty fundraiser to benefit local children and families:
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for one of Central Arkansas's most beloved events. Get your tickets today for Soup Sunday on April 10, 2022! We can’t wait to see you and yours at our new location: The Venue at Westwind in NLR. We'll sample soup and party from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. We are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our guests and will be monitoring CDC guidelines for additional protocols.
Don’t miss out on great soups, kids' activities and our silent auction with lots of fun specialty items! Best of all, there’s no more important cause: the future of Arkansas’s kids. Proceeds benefit AACF’s work to ensure that all children have the resources and opportunities they need to lead healthy, productive lives and to reach their full potential.
Individual tickets are $35. Kids 5-17 are $10. Patron tickets are $60. Sponsorships start at $300.We’d love to have you join us as a sponsor! Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals can sponsor Soup Sunday – and so can you! Here are the sponsorship levels. Email Fran Carter fcarter@aradvocates.org or call 501-454-5014 for more information
La Petit Roche at the Museum of Discovery
Celebrate 4/9 by Participating in the Events:
Commemoration and Dedication Ceremony (10-11am)
Family Fair (11am-5pm) with kids’ activities, bounce houses, a rock- climbing wall, a spinning ride and a swinging pirate ship. There will also be food trucks and cultural offerings from the Early Arkansaw Reenactors Association and Native American organizations, plus hands-on activities at the Museum of Discovery (11am-5pm)
An Arkansas-Themed Community Concert and Fireworks Celebration (7-9:30pm) featuring The Rodney Block Collective, Randall Shreve and the DeVilles, and Huckleberry Jam - plus a special performance by the Philander Smith College Collegiate Choir and Creatives
After Party Concerts (9:30pm) with Randall Shreve and the DeVilles, Rev Room; Huckleberry Jam, Stickyz Rock’n’ Roll Chicken Shack)
And Don't Forget Soup Sunday!
Sharing on behalf of our partners - a tasty fundraiser to benefit local children and families:
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for one of Central Arkansas's most beloved events. Get your tickets today for Soup Sunday on April 10, 2022! We can’t wait to see you and yours at our new location: The Venue at Westwind in NLR. We'll sample soup and party from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. We are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our guests and will be monitoring CDC guidelines for additional protocols.
Don’t miss out on great soups, kids' activities and our silent auction with lots of fun specialty items! Best of all, there’s no more important cause: the future of Arkansas’s kids. Proceeds benefit AACF’s work to ensure that all children have the resources and opportunities they need to lead healthy, productive lives and to reach their full potential.
Individual tickets are $35. Kids 5-17 are $10. Patron tickets are $60. Sponsorships start at $300.
We’d love to have you join us as a sponsor! Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals can sponsor Soup Sunday – and so can you! Here are the sponsorship levels. Email Fran Carter fcarter@aradvocates.org or call 501-454-5014 for more information
La Petit Roche at the Museum of Discovery
Museum of Discovery: In honor of the 300th anniversary of the discovery of La Petite Roche, the MOD will be doing a boat building and design activity in the PPG STEAM Studio (April 6-12), while Wiggle Worms (for kids 6 and younger and their families) will have a geology activity related to the “Little Rock” Tuesday (April 5), Thursday (April 7), and Saturday (April 9). Click here for more info.
Professional Opportunity for Licensed Educators and Paraprofessionals
Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park
Where: History Pavilion Riverfront Park
400 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR, 72202
Pricing: FREE
Contact: 501-320-3503
Disney on Ice Dream Big Coming to Little Rock!
Event Information
Simmons Bank Arena
1 Simmons Bank Arena Dr., North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Pricing: $22, $32, $47, $57 and $72 (plus applicable service charges)
Phone: 501-975-9000
Join the fearless Moana and the greatest demigod that ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Día de los Muertos to the ice. Get tangled up in Rapunzel’s hair-raising quest to see the floating lights. Travel to the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in a dramatic retelling of the sisterly love that saved a kingdom. And discover the strength, bravery and kindness that inspired generation after generation with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella.
While delivering the same magical experiences guests expect from Disney On Ice, Feld Entertainment is continuing Guest Wellness Enhancements to help keep families safe at its live events. Feld Entertainment is working closely with venue partners to establish and follow COVID-19 health and safety standards in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines.
Show Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 14 – 7:30pm
(Opening Night Discount on select tickets for $17)
Friday, April 15 – 7:30pm
Saturday, April 16 – 11:00am, 3:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 17 – 3:00pm
Baby Shark Live 2022 Splash Tour
Event Information
1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Pricing: Various
Phone: 501-975-9000
Pinkfong and Round Room Live are proud to announce that Baby Shark Live!, the fully immersive concert experience, will continue to splash across North America beginning in February 2022. The hit show will tour selected markets including North Little Rock on April 26 at 6pm.
Today is the Deadline to Earn
Classroom Supplies and Support AHA!
In honor of Heart Month, the American Heart Association is launching a new opportunity for teachers to earn classroom supplies while helping save lives! Teachers and staff can create a personal page to share with friends and family. If you raise donations (levels listed below), you can earn classroom supplies! The best part is if you have donated for a Go Red shirt, that $25 will count towards your donations!
STEP 1: Text DHCLRSD to 71777
STEP 2: Create a personal page
STEP 3: Share your page with friends & family to raise donations for the American Heart Association for the chance to earn supplies!
BUNDLE LEVELS INCLUDE:
RAISE $100: Earn 1 Bundle
RAISE $250: Earn 3 Bundles
RAISE $500: Earn 5 Bundles
RAISE $1000: Earn 10 Bundles
The final day for donations is April 8th!
Mark Your Calendars for Kids Fest
Kids Fest Little Rock comes to the Statehouse Convention Center on Friday, April 15th, and Saturday, April 16th! Featuring mini-figure displays, bounce houses, costumed heroes, princesses, community organizations, video games, tabletop games, a nerf battle maze, photo ops, and so much more!
Little Rock Zoo Presents Breakfast with a Twist
The Little Rock Zoo's Breakfast series, Breakfast With a Twist, has returned! Guests will enjoy a boxed continental breakfast at the Elephant Stage and a special keeper talk on a featured animal. After breakfast, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a painting session with Painting with a Twist staff! Following that, all guests are invited to stay and explore the Zoo.
*All guests must be 6 years old or older.
April 9 - Orangutan
May 14 - Colobus Monkey
June 11 – Baby Rhino calf, Kevin, and mom, Andazi
July 9 - Tiger
August 13 – Macaw
September 10- Penguins
Email: Zooevents@littlerock.gov for price and other details
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