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Friday Highlights 10.23.20

Important Dates

Oct. 26 - Superintendent's Citation Program

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 Pre-K Enrolling Now!!

Call 447-7360 for more information or visit www.LRSD.org/EarlyChildhood

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!

Get all the details at: www.tinyurl.com/LRSD-Reading-Day

Thanks to Mary Boaz, a few LRSD elementary students will receive books and inspiring artistic bookmarks!

The last day to submit books/letters to the Reading Day Drive is Nov. 6th. For more information go to: https://www.lrsd.org/Page/1501

Just the Facts Discussion with AKA's

Superintendent's Citation Program

Chicot Elementary 1st Community School Café

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 23^rd – 25^th 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.

EARLY VOTING INFORMATION

Early Voting M-F starts at 8 a.m.

Early Voting 1

Pulaski County Regional Bldg

501 West Markham

Little Rock, AR

Early Voting 2

Williams Library

1800 S Chester St
Little Rock, AR 72206

Early Voting 3

Dee Brown Library
6325 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209-4729

Early Voting 4