LRSD NOW: 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 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