Friday Highlights 8.28.20

 Important Dates

August 24-28.2020 - Dads Matter FB Contest Entry Deadline/ Voting will take place August 31 - September 3.

Beginning August 31, 2020 - In-person Classes Begin All 5 Days

September 3, 2020 -  Virtual Open House Events for Elementary Campuses

September 10, 2020 -  Virtual Open House Events for Middle School Campuses

September 13, 2020 - Grandparents Day

September 15, 2020 - Virtual Open House Events for High Schools
National School Security Officer Appreciation
Hispanic Heritage Month

September 16, 2020 - Grandparents Facebook Sweepstakes Contest Begins

September 17, 2020 - Virtual Community Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Highlights/Events

Printed Calendars Coming Soon

We know you've received a lot of inquiries about one of your "favorite" LRSD documents - the printed calendar.  Printed Calendars have been delayed due to date changes.  Never fear, they're coming soon!  Meantime, access calendar information on the website for now- it's the first thing you see when you go to lrsd.org.  Thanks for your patience!  

LRSD, State, City, Education and Community Leaders
Kick off Initiative to Reengage Students

LRSD, in partnership with Graduation Alliance launched an effort this week to help reengage students who might otherwise slip through the cracks to help them find pathways to  return to the educational process.  If you know of a student who needs these services, have them call 1-888-615-6115.

Lots of Love Shared with LRSD Students on the First Day

Dads/Father Figures Matter!

DON'T FORGET TO ENTER OUR 2020 Dads Matter Facebook Contest at https://tinyurl.com/2020DadsMatter !! Dads and father figures: Snap a photo of you with your current In-person or Digital LRSD student(s) on this first week of school, and upload a photo between August 24-28. Voting will take place August 31 - September 3.

Supt. Mike Poore Receives First-Ever JA Educator Award

Congrats to Supt. Mike Poore who will be among the honorees recognized during Junior Achievement's annual Legacy Awards celebration.  Poore will be the inaugural recipient of the "Educator Award" during the virtual event on September 22. 

Several LRSD Schools Among 20 in Arkansas to Score
 STEM Grants

Congrats to Meadowcliff. Otter Creek, Pulaski Heights and Terry Elementary, four @mylrsd schools selected to participate in the STEM+C2 Project!

STEM+C2 is a five-year, $2.5 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Jacob K Javits Gifted and Talented Students program. The Project is based in the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and partners with Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).

The selection process considered several factors including support from the superintendent, the principal, classroom teachers, and the Gifted and Talented specialist. Meadowcliff Elementary and Otter Creek Elementary were two of only 20 schools in Arkansas to be selected.

STEM+C2 identifies and serves academically promising Grade 2 and 3 students with an evidence-based model which includes universal screening, teacher talent-spotting, gifted and talented services in STEM, including computer science, and creativity. The Project also develops a school STEM+C2 toolkit for dissemination and replication of the new information empowering other schools and districts to implement the project with fidelity.

In the Community...

Coming Soon - Nomination Deadline

Click on link below for details:

https://www.littlerockfamily.com/promotions/little-rock-familys-amazing-educators

Do you know a teacher who makes education fun and inspires their students to learn?

Nominate them for the Little Rock Family Amazing Educator Award! Nominations open Dec. 27, 2019 and the deadline to nominate a teacher is Sept. 11, 2020.

A panel of judges will select a winning teacher in each category:

• Elementary School
• Middle/Junior High School
• High School
• Special Needs

Private and public school teachers in Benton, Bryant, Jacksonville, Little Rock, Maumelle, North Little Rock and Sherwood are eligible.

Winners will be recognized in the January 2021 issue of Little Rock Family and receive a prize package from our sponsors.

ABI Blood Drive This Saturday at Outlets of Little Rock 

 All Donations Tested for COVID-19 Antibody

The Arkansas Blood Institute will host a blood drive tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 4:30  p.m. at the Outlets of Little Rock.  Blood mobiles will be located in the parking lot for walk-ups and appointments. Social distancing will be in effect.    For more information, https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/340224