Friday Highlights 11.15.19

Friday Highlights 11.15.19

Important Dates
November is: 
National Adoption Month
Epilepsy Awareness Month

National Family Caregivers Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

National Inspirational Role Models Month

Monday, November 18, Superintendent’s Citation Program, 

LRSD Admin. Building, at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19, VIPS Jane Mendel Reading Day

Thursday, November 21, Community Advisory Board Meeting,

LRSD Admin. Building at 5:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday, November 25-29, Thanksgiving Holiday, Schools Closed
Wednesday- Friday, November 27-29, Thanksgiving Holiday, Offices Closed

Monday, December 2, LRSD Classes Resume

Monday - Friday December 2 - 6, Open Enrollment (P3-12)

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

Highlights/Events

Tomorrow 10 - 2 p.m. for "Ivan"-related activities!
Gates Open at 9 a.m.

Fantastic News...AVID Students Lead the Nation!

Fantastic news! AVID students in the Little Rock School District outperform students nationally in FAFSA, college application completion and college acceptance.  Data from 2018-19 school year shows the district leading on preparing students for college. last year, 91% of the LRSD seniors participating in AVID completed a FAFSA application, compared to the national rate of 61%. Likewise, 96% of AVIV students applied to a four-year college, and 96% were accepted. #PreparingfortheFure! #PowerofUs!

Bobcat Student Shadows Rotary Member

Dunbar’s James Gray is not only making the grade, but has the support of Hank Kelley, President of the Downtown Rotary Club 99, who serves as his mentor.  The relationship began through a signature project of Rotary which is to adopt a public school.  There are 20 active Rotary members who volunteer in groups to complete Dunbar projects such as painting the lockers and serving refreshments at sporting events. Some Rotary members are mentors, as well. Gray is an eighth grader who made the honor roll and plays drums in the band.  This is the first year that Gray and Kelley have been matched.  Gray is planning to attend college, majoring in music and playing drums in the band. Kelly is shown above being interviewed about his mentor role by Fox 16. The bottom photo features Gray playing the drums with Kelley looking on. Dunbar’s band will perform at Rotary, of which Superintendent Poore is a member, in December. #MarchingtotheBeat #CommunityPartners!

Parkview Seniors Preparing for College

Seniors at Parkview Arts Science Magnet High School participated in College Application Month, a nationwide program to help every high school student apply for a post-secondary degree. Throughout October, the seniors were involved in activities that promoted college and career awareness.  The culminating event for Parkview’s College Application Month was a roundtable discussion by college representatives from five local colleges.  They were accompanied by two Parkview graduates who currently attend their institution. Mayor Frank Scott, another Parkview alum, also made a special guest appearance.The event ended with a Greek Step Show by UAPB sororities and fraternities.

Hall High Senior Scores a Slam Dunk 

Signing with U.S. Air Force!

 

Hall High’s Carlos Miller signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Air Force Academy.  He is the first Division 1 basketball player to sign since LRSD alum Bobby Portis, currently of the New York Nicks. Miller is presently ranked in the top two of Hall’s senior class with a 4.0 GPA. He was Hall’s sixth man on its 5A-Central Conference championship team that reached the Class 5A state title last season. He is the son of Carlos and Lillie Miller.  Congrats, Carlos!

There's No Debate, LRCH Delegation Wins Big!

The LRCH Debate Team's Congressional Debate Delegation snatched up some coveted awards at the Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association Student Congress, held at the State Capitol. Junior Daniel Block was elected Speaker of House III! This is the second year in-a-row that the Central Delegation has carried the election for the role.  Sophomore Richard Liu was elected Democratic Party Secretary. Sophomore Ruth Walters was recognized with the House III Best Floor Delegate Award.  Central brought home 2nd Place Overall Best Delegation, 1st Place Best Delegation in House II, and 3rd Place Best Delegation in House III!  Additionally, Sophomore Akshay Padala and Richard Liu won Best Bill in House II. Ruth Walters and Daniel Block won 3rd Place Best Bill in House III. Little Rock Central teachers are also active in and invaluable to this activity--Rosie Valdez Block is currently President of the Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association and serves as Parliamentarian of the Senate, Colton Gilbert serves as Parliamentarian of House III, Melinda Beith serves as Senate Coordinator and is the Immediate Past President of the Association, and Christopher Flowers serves as House I Coordinator.  Way to go, LRCH Tigers!

Parading with Pride!

Cloverdale Cheer & Drill, JROTC and AVID students participated in the Homecoming Parade at Philander Smith College. Afterwards, the students got a taste of college life as they witnessed the battle of the bands and enjoyed lunch on the lawn.      

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In the Community…