This month, students and educators across the world are raising awareness about the struggles associated with dyslexia & making efforts to spotlight a range of dyslexic needs, struggles, and signs. In recognition for this awareness, please show your support by wearing red today.
LRSD Pre-K Update from
Supt. Mike Poore
Supt. Mike Poore shares update on seat availability for Pre-K sites.
For our high school students; taking AP courses will give you the opportunity to develop skills that will help you in college, stand out to college admissions officers, and also tackle college-level work.
Whether you're online or in-person learning, there are a plethora of FREE resources available to help you learn and feel confident in all of your AP classes, no matter what subject. Below are a list of tips that are beneficial and will help with a smooth transition into taking these classes.
Stay Connected
Use AP Classroom. Go to: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/join-your-class-online
Watch AP daily videos. Log in to https://myap.collegeboard.org/login to start watching.
Search College Credit Policies: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies
Learn about colleges & scholarship programs:https://studentsearch.collegeboard.org/
For more information about AP go to:https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/access-your-ap-resources/join-your-class-online
Inside Southwest
Principles of Biomedical Science
An inside look at the Biomedical Science Program at LR Southwest H.S
Gifted and Talented Program
For more information about the Gifted and Talented Program, join us for Zoom Night Monday, November 9th.
LRSD Virtual Recruitment Open House
ViPS JANE MENDEL
READING DAY 2020
LRSD ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day is just around the corner! This year, consider inspiring students by: donating a new book or writing an encouraging note to young readers!
Career Day at Baseline Elem. encouraging students to be Dream Big and be Drug Free.
Cloverdale Celebrates their
Wellness Warriors
Wellness warriors at Cloverdale are getting a shout out - Ms. Jarrett & Ms. Jackson engage students in wellness practices on a daily basis.
Thank you both for all you do!
Basketball Legends Inspire Next Generation at Hall STEAM Magnet
Retired Coach Oliver Elders and former NBA great Sidney Moncrief visit Hall STEAM Magnet High School this week, sharing the benefit of their expertise and experience with current student athletes. Moncrief is a Hall alum.
Parkview H.S Field House Dedication Honoring the Legacy of Keith Jackson
Congratulations Keith Jackson!
Professional Development Sessions at Cloverdale
The Cubs are at it again! Hosting Saturday professional development sessions for the needs of our adult learners.
Way to serve the community, Cloverdale!
Flu Shots offered at LRSD
To register for a seasonal flu shot, go to the Little Rock School District's website at www.lrsd.org under Latest District News." There, you may complete your registration form to get your shot at any Arkansas public school flu clinic.
Walking for the Cure - Dancing, Too!
Henderson Middle School's staff commemorated the annual observance marking
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The big Komen Race for the Cure wasn't held this year due to COVID restrictions, but the Henderson team didn't let that stop them from doing their part to keep the message at the forefront.
CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Congratulations to this week's winner, Ms. Dawna Hawkins, Secretary at Otter Creek Elem. who was "Caught Doing Good" for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Congrats Ms. Hawkins, we appreciate you!!
YOU COULD BE NEXT!!
WINNERS OF RECENT $100 GIFT CARD
OPEN ENROLLMENT BENEFITS
Educational Benefits
provided $100 gift cards for lucky employees whose names were drawn after enrolling early for their benefits.
Congrats to Tracey Thomas from Transportation , one of our winners from last week.
Debra Scruggs, from Mabelvale Middle, another winner
Also, congratulations to Ms. Wone Taylor from Washington Elem., and thanks @EducationalBenefits!
In the Spirit of Halloween While Doing Work on Schoology
Rarrrrrrrr.......there’s a velociraptor in the house eating up the Halloween books! Robert Lindsey, Jefferson Elementary kindergartner, is working on Schoology lessons during virtual day w/ teacher, Ms. Catherine Durham.
Special thanks to Robert's mom for sharing!
Participants for the LRSD Aspiring Leadership Institute
The purpose of the LRSD Aspiring Leadership Institute is to identify, recruit, and groom school-based leaders to assume leadership positions in the near future within the LRSD. The institute is based on the newly adopted professional standards for educational leaders. This four-session institute will provide participants with rigorous training & activities to extend thinking and practices around the leadership standards.
For more information go to the LRSD website and click on the Little Rock School District Aspiring Leadership Institute - 2020 link under "Latest District News"
In the Community...
Shadows at Sixth
Friday, Oct. 30th, 7-11pm - Live performances by Arkansas Circus Art
Friday, Oct. 31st - Halloween!
Location: Parking deck at 6th and Scott (600 Scott St.)
SoMa Live Music Fridays
Enjoy your Friday evening with SoMa Outdoor Dining Room Live Music Friday with Jaymes Brass Music.
Friday, Oct. 30, 7-9pm
Location:
SoMa Outdoor Dining Room
1301 S. Main Street
Shorter's Fall Festival
SoMa Trunk or Treat
Dress your kids in their Halloween costume and bring them out for some Halloween fun for a safe way to trick-or-treat. This is a FREE event located downtown in the SoMa district.
Oct. 29 - Henderson Middle School Walk for the Cure
Oct. 23-31 - National Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 2, 4-5 - Virtual Recruitment Open House Events
Highlights/Events
Dyslexia Awareness Month
This month, students and educators across the world are raising awareness about the struggles associated with dyslexia & making efforts to spotlight a range of dyslexic needs, struggles, and signs. In recognition for this awareness, please show your support by wearing red today.
Supt. Mike Poore Community Update
On this weeks Community Update, our LRSD Supt. Mike Poore gives information on Ford NGL (Academies of Central Arkansas) and also addresses the efforts to support students with dyslexia.
LRSD ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day is just around the corner! This year, consider inspiring students by: donating a new book or writing an encouraging note to young readers!
Chicot was among the four LRSD Community Schools which hosted a Community Cafe this week, during a wonderful kick-off Thursday, Oct. 22nd for LRSD's community schools! It was a great turnout with well over 300 meals distributed.
Way to go Chicot!
Keith Jackson
Parkview Field House Dedication
Dedication of the Keith Jackson Training Facility took place Thursday, October 22nd.
Congrats to Jackson, your LRSD and Parkview family are proud of you! (More pics will be posted to LRSD's Facebook page, plus, you can check out the video on the ceremony on our page.)
Need Homework Help?
Need Homework Help? LRSD has launched a new Homework Helpline to assist virtual and in-person students. Details: www.tinyurl.com/LRSD-Homework-Help Elementary Academic Helpline: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mon-Thurs. Secondary Academic Helpline: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mon-Thurs.
Additional Digital Support Available for
Parents and Students
Flu Shots offered at LRSD
To register for a seasonal flu shot, go to the Little Rock School District's website at www.lrsd.org under Latest District News." There, you may complete your registration form to get your shot at any Arkansas public school flu clinic.
CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Ms. Julie Robinson - Dodd Elem.
1st Grade Teacher / Gifted & Talented Spec.
Congratulations to this week's awesome teacher, Ms. Julie Robinson ,who was "Caught Doing Good" for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Congrats Ms. Robinson, we appreciate you!!
YOU COULD BE NEXT!!
WINNERS OF RECENT $100 GIFT CARD
OPEN ENROLLMENT BENEFITS
Educational Benefits
provided $100 gift cards for lucky employees whose names were drawn after enrolling early for their benefits. This is Dorothy Casey, from Rockefeller Early Childhood Center. Congrats, Ms. Casey and thanks, @EducationalBenefits!
Tracey Thomas from Transportation was also a big winner. (Don't forget to claim your prize!)
(Watch your District email to learn how to become eligible to win)
What Are Hall PLTW Students Doing???
How exciting is this experiment!!! Hall's PLTW students are learning about DNA by collecting samples of strawberries and themselves. The students will be running gel electrophoresis next week!
In the Community...
Go to: https://thefamproject.squarespace.com/theprogrambreakdown
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Taste of the Fair 2020
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Arkansas State Fair was
canceled. However, they announced that they are opening the state fairgrounds
for you to be able to enjoy your favorite fair foods! Such as corndogs, turkey
legs, funnel cakes, and more. Taste of the Fair will start on October 23rd – 25th
from 11am to 7pm. Admission and parking will be free. The food will be packaged
in to-go containers and also social distancing guidelines will be enforced.
For more information go to: https://www.arkansasstatefair.com/fairgrounds/calendar/taste-of-the-fair-2020/
36th Annual International Greek Food Festival
This year, the 2020 International Greek Food Festival will consist of online ordering and drive-thru pick-up ONLY. Pre-ordering will be available 2 weeks before the festival and the hours for pick-up are: Friday, October 23, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. The pandemic may have restricted a lot of social interaction, but the continued tradition of serving food, friends and community remains. For more information, go to: http://www.greekfoodfest.com/
Shorter's Fall Festival
SoMa Trunk or Treat
Dress your kids in their Halloween costume and bring them out for some Halloween fun for a safe way to trick-or-treat. This is a FREE event located downtown in the SoMa district.
