Friday Highlights 8.21.20

  Important Dates

First Day of School:  August 24, 2020
Pre-K attend M-F
Virtual attend M-F
In-person A-M attend M and Thursday only this week

In-person N-Z attend Tuesday and Friday only this week

No Face-to-Face classes on Wednesday this week

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Highlights/Events

Click on link below to see update:
Important Reminders from Supt. Mike PooreBack-to-School Details

Dads and Father Figures 
Don't Forget Our Annual Campaign

Schools, Buses and Health Teams Prepping for New School Year

Buses as well as schools across LRSD have been working diligently to prepare for the new new school year, cleaning, sanitizing and prepping sites, surfaces and spaces in accordance with CDC guidelines.   Click on the following for more about the District's overall Ready for Learning,  Check with your individual schools about plans specific to your site.  

School Start Times & Menu Prices

Professional Development LRSD-Style

Going to Schoology!

Schoology Ambassadors are fanning out across the District to offer support to students, staff and parents. Town halls hosted on Facebook Live this week in English and Spanish.

Parent University to Support Spanish-Speaking Parents

Devices have been picked up by parents of English Learners. They are ready for learning at Parent Tech University.

Don't Forget Our Role in Supporting the Census

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In the Community...

Driveway Mural Contest

Families have until August 28th to create and submit driveway chalk art as part of Metroplan's sidewalk mural contest for Ozone Action Days (OAD).  The goal of OAD is to protect air quality. Turn in submissions via photo to LStewart@Metroplan.org 

Friday, September 11^th ABI will host a blood drive at the Simmons Bank Arena. In addition to the drive, ABI will also be collecting convalescent plasma. There has been a significant increase in the demand to help treat patients struggling with the coronavirus.

Friday Highlights 8.14.20

 Important Dates

Schoology Town Hall (English) :  August 18, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
Schoology Town Hall (Spanish): August 19, 2020, 5:30 p.m.

Community Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, August 20, 2020 5:30 p.m.

First Day of School:  August 24, 2020

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Highlights/Events 

Convocation 2020 - Reminds Us About the "Power of US" Working Together to Build a Strong Foundation

Victor Settle was surprised to learn that his name was pulled as the winner of the beautiful LAGOS bracelet from Sissy's Log Cabin.  In addition to the fine jewelry,, winners received up to $500 in cash prizes, fine dining and department gift certificates, gift baskets, ear pods and more.

Special Thanks:

 Sissy's as our signature sponsor; Carpenter's Produce, Trio's Restaurant, Arkansas State Teachers Association, Little Rock Education Association, Mike and Marianne Poore

Another highlight of the day was the professional development session offered by Just Communities - Amber McCoy Booth and Donald Wood

PPE on the Way to Schools

Warehouse full of PPE headed to

@lrsd

schools. Among the items, millions of masks, hand sanitizer, and other sanitization items. Additionally, laptops purchased for teachers already delivered. Schools have scheduled distribution days for parents to pick up students' devices.

Congrats to our  Life Changer Spirit Award Winner

Nicolas Williams, Mann

August 13th, 2020 – Little Rock, AR – Nicolas Williams, a sixth grade English teacher at Mann Magnet Middle School, has been selected as the 2019-20 LifeChanger of the Year Spirit Award winner. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership . The Spirit Award specifically honors the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination.

To read more about Williams:  http://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=3511&NominationYear=2019

To submit questions in advance: www.lrsd.org/schoologytownhall

In the Community

Movie Night at Dickey-Stephens Park  

“Finding Nemo” will be the featured family move at Dickey-Stephens Park tonight. Social distancing will be in effect, of course!

Seating options: general admission or reserve a 10’x10’ square of the field.
Gates open at 6, movie starts at 7:30

For tickets:  https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Team.asp?SponsorID=14397#.Xzb6Y-hKiUm

 Squiggly Wiggly -

The Wiggle Worms are Back

Kids 6 and under can enjoy Wiggle Worms at the Museum of Discovery’s Great Hall.  Social distancing will be observed and those 10 and older are required to wear masks.10:30 a.m. this Saturday, Museum of Discovery in the River Market on Clinton Avenue.

Nearby and Neighborly - Your Local Farmers Markets

Saturday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. , River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Avenue

Bernice Gardens Market

Sunday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. , Bernice Gardens, 1401 S, Main

 

 Upcoming book signing - August 18th, 10 am and 3 pm featuring Hall Alum & NBA Hall of Famer Sidney Moncrief

facebook.com/sidney.moncrief.9    

 The G.R.I.T. Factor in Embracing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion  - "Taking Ownership of  Creating a Better World" 

To Register:  https://mailchi.mp/46350e40a654/mark-your-calendars

Friday Highlights 8.7.20

Important Dates

 Deadline for Submitting School Choice Options: August 7, 2020

New Employee Orientation - Monday, August 10, 2020

Back-to-School Convocation, Tuesday, August 11, 2020

First Day of School:  August 24, 2020

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Highlights/Events

RFL and 2020 Back-to-School Convocation

Looking forward to our Convocation.  Thank you Sissy's for being our presenting sponsor.  Some lucky educator will win the beautiful bracelet above.  Special thanks also to:

Carpenters Produce

 Trio's 
Mike and Marianne Poore

Runion-Driskel Lands in the Top in Global STEM Competition

Congrats to LRCH's Landon Runion-Driskel who competed against teams from around the world in the Spellman contest, earning a top ten finish and $1,000 in prize money.  Here's the link to the video of his presentation

This project’s aim was to pursue a hydrophobic weatherproof technique to prevent hot spots on solar panels. When the solar panel reaches a specified temperature, a fan retrofitted beneath the solar panel with a thermostat set to activate automatically would lower the surface temperature.  (That's over our heads, Landon, but we're proud of you!) 

Coming Soon....
We're Taking You to Schoology!

This flyer is for informational purposes only - so you may save the date.  The link to submit questions will be activated Monday.

The  Slate of Candidates is Set 

Check out the List of Potential LRSD Board Members

Don't Forget

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In the Community...