Friday, October 30, 2020

    

Friday Highlights 10.30.20

   Important Dates

Oct. 23-31 - National Red Ribbon Week
Nov. 1 - Daylight Saving Time (Set your clock back one hour before you go
              to bed Saturday night)
Nov. 2, 4-5 - Virtual Recruitment Open House Events
Nov. 9 - Gifted and Talented Program Zoom Night






Highlights/Events

Ready for Learning Quarterly Update

Click on link above to hear latest message regarding LRSD's RFL plan, then visit LRSD.org; click on COVID tab to see the report.





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. 
 



LRSD Pre-K Update from
 Supt. Mike Poore 


Supt. Mike Poore shares update on  seat availability for Pre-K sites. 
For more information call  447-7360


AP Classes for High School Students


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



Career Day at Baseline Elem.

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. 


GO VOTE!!!

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

Thompson Library
38 Rahling Circle
Little Rock, AR 72223-9187

Early Voting 5

William F Laman Public Library
2801 Orange Street
N Little Rock, AR 72114-2200

Early Voting 6

Jacksonville Community Center
5 Municipal Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076-4272

Early Voting 7

Jess Odom Community Center
1100 Edgewood Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113-6279

Early Voting 8

First Christian Church of Sher
2803 E. Kiehl Ave.
Sherwood, AR 72120-3162

Early Voting 9

McMath Library

2100 John Barrow Road
Little Rock, AR 72204-1439

Early Voting 10

Hillary Clinton Childrens Library

4800 W. 10th St.

Little Rock

Early Voting 11

John Gould Fletcher Library

823 N. Buchanan St.

Little Rock

Early Voting 12

Terry Library

2015 Napa Valley Dr

Little Rock

 For more information on how to vote, early voting dates and locations, etc., go to: 

https://votepulaski.net/index.php/test/standard-information-for-elections 

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