Friday Highlights 10.4.19

Important Dates

October is: 
National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Head Start Awareness Month

National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month

Saturday, October 5, SAT Test

Monday – Wednesday, October 7-9, LRSD Check Us Out Tours, All Schools

Thursday, October 10, Parent Conference Day 1, After School – 3 hours

Thursday, October 10, End of 1st Quarter

Friday, October 11, Parent Conference Day 2

(Elementary 8 a.m. – noon, Secondary: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Friday, October 11, Grandparents Day Luncheon for Winners

Saturday, October 12, LRSD Magnet Fair at Park Plaza, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Monday, October 14, Columbus Day

Monday, October 14 – 18, National School Lunch Week

Thursday, October 17, Community Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, October 21, Report Cards (Sent home/Available online)

Wednesday, October 23 – 31, Red Ribbon Week

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

Highlights/Events

New Grandparents Day Winners Lunch Date – Friday, October 11

(Above photo from 2018) Reminder–Grandparents’ Luncheon is now October 11!

Superintendent's Citation Program Awards 

Outstanding Students and Staff

 Thomas "The Train" McCauley, Parkview - Co-Athlete of the Month

Lawson Gunn, Central - Co-Athlete of the Month

An award winning debate team, a student hero, a teacher "Life Changer," NBA Math Hoops winners, and football standout "Athletes of the Month" were honored during the first student/staff recognition event for 2019. Congrats to our honorees! (See all pictures on LRSD Facebook page.)

Middle School Football Players of the Week:

Offensive Player of The Week

James Hunter, Jr.-Forest Heights Stem Academy

·         165 Yards Rushing-2 Touchdowns

·         55 Yard Reception for a Touchdown

·         67 yard Kickoff Return for a Touchdown

·         One Rushing 2 Point Conversion

·         4 Total Touchdowns

Defensive Player of the Week

Noah Chambers-Dunbar

·         1 Sack

·         2 Tackles for Loss

·         1 Interception Returned for a Touchdown

Congratulations to these two athletes for their outstanding play this past week. 

It's All in a Name for Dunbar Bobcats!

Recently,  Ms. Ashlee Down's 8th grade Algebra 1 students took advantage of the brief fall weather to present their Name in Slope Form projects. The students creatively designed their names in block letters and labeled each line with the corresponding slope.  It was a great day to be a Bobcat!



                                  Dunbar Staff Rolls On!

The Dunbar staff was well represented during the Big Dam Bridge 100 bicycle ride recently. Mike Harris, Janet Medlock and Bill Delsa completed the 50 mile ride. Riders had a choice from 25, 50, 68 or 100 mile rides. "Maybe next year we can move up to 68 miles," one of the riders remarked.

Mann Magnet Teacher Named an "Amazing Educator"

Congratulations to Mr. Nicolas Williams for being honored as LR Family's first Amazing Educator award winner of the year! Mr. Williams, a Horace Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School teacher, was presented a $1,000 check from the sponsor, Delta Dental. Look for a feature story in the January issue of LR Family.

Magnet Fair Radio Stars!

Special Thanks to the Gibbs Magnet Elementary and Booker Elementary students who helped create radio announcements to promote the LRSD's upcoming Magnet Fair, Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. until noon at Park Plaza Mall.

Gift to Cloverdale Student Hitting the Right Notes

Trinity Hunter, 7th grade student at Cloverdale Middle School, receives a clarinet from Ms. Barbara Burroughs with the AR Symphony Orchestra. Special thanks to Guidance Counselor Ms. Laverne Goldsby and Bilingual Family Service Liaison Ms. Yerize Isturiz for making this happen! #MakingSweetMusic

Officials Get Sneak Peak at Little Rock Southwest High School

Hard hats were the ticket for City and State leaders who took a tour of Little Rock Southwest High School. The tour was lead by Principal Marvin Burton, right. #FollowtheGryphons

Speaking of Tours...Don't Forget to Check Out

 LRSD Schools Next Week!

Magnet School Fair Coming Soon!

You're Invited - Western Hills Violin Concert

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In the Community…

DIP, SIP, REPEAT at the 9th Annual World Cheese Dip Championship, Saturday, October 5th from noon to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Clinton Presidential Center (1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201). Make your taste buds heard and vote to help crown the World Cheese Dip Champions.

All proceeds benefit Harmony Health Clinic. HHC provides free medical and dental services to the uninsured in Pulaski County. For more information, visit www.harmonyclinicar.org.
Tickets:
Pre-sale tickets are $10 online ($15 at the gate) and children 5 and under are FREE. Military Veterans, Active Military, Law Enforcement and EMT $8 with valid ID.
Entry fee includes chips provided by On The Border and cheese dip samples from our contestants. Water, beverages and hot dogs will be for sale and will benefit Harmony Health Clinic.