Important
Dates
February is:
Career Technical Education Month
February is:
Career Technical Education Month
Black History Month
American Heart Month
National Children’s
Dental Health Month
National School-based Health Clinic Awareness Month
National School-based Health Clinic Awareness Month
Monday, February, 24, Professional Development
(Students Out)
Tuesday, February 25, Moms Matter Contest
Begins
Wednesday, Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent
Friday, February 28, March ACT Registration
Deadline
Saturday, February 29, Little Rock Kids
Marathon
(For Additional Dates - see LRSD Calendar or
LRSD.org)
#LRSD1District1Book Gets Off to an Exciting Start with Assemblies Across the District
Following back-to-back successful campaigns, LRSD
continues its One District One Book reading effort. Through One District
One Book, all 13,000 elementary students simultaneously read the same
book. Community partners pitch in to purchase the books. Families are
encouraged to read the books together at home. While at school, students
enjoy participating in chapter-themed projects, science experiments and
other related activities. This year’s book is The One and Only Ivan
–told through the title character, a gorilla who lives at a shopping
mall. Sponsors include the Little Rock Zoo, Southwest Power Pool, Arvest
Bank, Rotary Club 99 and Economics Arkansas. A special zoo day
connected to the campaign was hosted in November for LRSD families.
Additional dates will be shared on the District website and social media
about upcoming One District One Book events.
- New this year, as students read The One and Only Ivan,
they will participate in challenges that include receiving electronic
clues to solve problems in a virtual escape room, and have the
opportunity to win prizes. Supt. Mike Poore has issued the first
challenge:
- Challenge 1
Students are requested to read the first chapter with their parent/guardian, then post a photo of themselves reading with their parent/guardian on the school's social media sites, using hashtags #LRSD1District1Book and #LRSDPowerofUS
(More great photos can be on Twitter and the District's Facebook page, using the above hashtags)
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors!
Central's SECME Team Continues Winning Ways
Congrats to LRCH SECME teams., who won their 11th in-a-row
State Championship by beating the Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the
Arts, in TSA TEAMS Competition.
The 9th and 10th grade teams finished 3rd.
Congrats to McClellan's "LRSD Athlete of the Month"
McClellan sophomore Taya Bridgewater was recognized for her talent and dedication to her team, and the difference she makes on and off the court.
Parkview Students Get the Financial "Real Deal"
Parkview's Civics/Economic teachers have introduced
students to Get Real-Here’s the Deal!
Get Real-Here’s the Deal! Is a hands-on experiential simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their future in a financial decision-making mode. Youth are encouraged to make wise financial lifestyle choices similar to those that adults face each month. As youth move from station to station they make decisions based on their family size and affordability. The simulation is prepared for school classrooms (ex. Family and Consumers Science, English, Business, etc.) and designed for three one-hour sessions. The three sessions include a preparation day, simulation day, and follow up evaluation day.
Get Real-Here’s the Deal! Is a hands-on experiential simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their future in a financial decision-making mode. Youth are encouraged to make wise financial lifestyle choices similar to those that adults face each month. As youth move from station to station they make decisions based on their family size and affordability. The simulation is prepared for school classrooms (ex. Family and Consumers Science, English, Business, etc.) and designed for three one-hour sessions. The three sessions include a preparation day, simulation day, and follow up evaluation day.
Booker T. Washington Students Achieve Ultimate
Attendance!
Mathematicians Make the Grade
Students
in grades 3-5 represent Booker T. Washington Elementary at Mathletes! They competed recently and took the mystery out of math!
In the Spotlight...
This Sunday, Romine teacher Ryan Westin will be running his 200th marathon. Not Netflix
marathons, 26.2 mile marathons. Marathon 200 will be in Millington, TN at the
Shelby Forest Marathon…..as of right now, in the rain.
He ran his first marathon on January 7, 2007 at the Disney
Marathon and soon after ran a marathon in all 50 states finishing in Vermont at
the Mad Marathon on July 8, 2012.
In 2015, he was a passenger in a fatal head-on car crash
and was in the trauma unit for 5 days. While in the trauma unit, his bucket of things he wanted to accomplish for motivation to get out of his hospital
bed and back to living life again included getting back to the classroom and and completing a marathon. Following grueling physical therapy he made it back for the
first day of school - 18 days later. He ran a marathon two months after the crash
and finished his 100th marathon at Little Rock Marathon in 2016.
After finishing his goals, he now focuses on others... guiding blind runners or pacing others. This week, he will be the 4:40 pacer at the Little Rock Marathon and has paced at Marine Corps, Oklahoma City, St
Jude Memphis, Louisiana, Go! St. Louis and many other marathons.
Your LRSD family is proud of you, Ryan Westin!
In the Community…
Little
Rock families have a lot to choose from when it comes to fun events this
weekend! We thank Little Rock Family magazine for sharing the following listings…
Friday
6-9
P.M.
Melt
Your Heart Ball at the Museum of Discovery
“Frozen”
character faves will be on-hand for a heart-warming photo-op. Stay for hot
cocoa as you explore the museum’s exhibits.
All
ages
Saturday
“Animal
Discoveries” at The Museum of Discovery
10
A.M.-3 P.M.
Cute.
Slimy. Scary. Tiny. The Museum of Discovery is highlighting animals of all
shapes and sizes at “Animal Discoveries.” Come to learn animal fun facts and
understand why we should protect our furry (scaly and feathered) friends.
All
ages
Tootapolooza
at Mid-America Science Museum, Sponsored by Delta Dental
10
A.M.-2 P.M.
Mardi
Paws at The Main Library
10:30-11:30
A.M.
Come
to The Main Library to paw-ty at this pet-themed Mardi Paw event.
All
ages
Free
Arkansas
Story Porch at Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library and Learning Center,
Presented by Arkansas Arts Center Children's Theater
11A.M-NOON
This
Old Winnie and Monroe Jones are the fun-lovin’est pair of Ozark hill folk
you’ll ever hope to meet. Nothing tickles them more than sitting on their
plank-board porch with friends and neighbors spinning yarns and singing songs
of Arkansas lore and Arkansas history. And guess what? You’re invited! So, pull
up a seat and get ready to laugh and sing. It’s Arkansas story time, ya’ll!
Best
ages: 5 and up
Cost:
Free
Location:
4800 W. 10th St., Little Rock
SoMardi
Gras Parade in SoMa
NOON
Come
for beads, candy and fun for all ages. Let the good times roll!
All
ages
Price:
Free
Parade
route: 24th to 12th street in SoMa
Sunday
The
Great Amazing Race at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
2
P.M.-5 P.M.
Test
your teamwork on this 1.5 mile cross country course. Inspired by “The Amazing
Race” TV show, the event features clue cards and tasks along the way for each
two-person team to work together to complete.
Best
ages: 4-84
Price:
Single registration starts at $24.99
Soup's On
Soup
Sunday benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families at Statehouse
Convention Center
4
-7 P.M.
Soup
Sunday is one of Central Arkansas' most beloved events. And this year, we can't
wait to see what this year's featured chef, Trace Munday of Sauce(d), is
spooning up for guests! Best of all, there's no more important cause: the
future of Arkansas' 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.
All
ages
Price:
Individual adult tickets are $35; Kids 5-17 are $10; kids under 5 are free!
For Soup Sunday Ticket Info, Click here
Drop off glasses to the Elementary Education Department - See Charlotte Washington, LRSD.
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