Friday Highlights 2.12.21

 

 Important Dates

February is National Heart Health Month
Career Technical Education Month
National School-Based Health Clinic Month

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day 💕
Feb. 18 - Board Work Session, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 22 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting 5pm

Feb. 22- Superintendent’s Citation, 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 23- FREE ACT Exam 

Feb 25- Board  Meeting, 5:30 p.m. 

Congrats 2021 National Merit Finalists! 
Go LRCH Tigers!!!

When you see the above-named students, be sure to congratulate them!  Their hard work has paid off - they learned last week that they had been named National Merit Finalists.  Why is this such a big deal?  All 12 LRCH semifinalists were on an impressive list of 16,000 that was whittled down.  The selection of 7,500 Merit Scholarship winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress.  These students will learn  next month if they will receive one of the scholarship awards.  We are so proud of  LRCH/LRSD's incredible students!  

In Other Tiger News

Central High was among the top 10 Arkansas schools to share ia $118,700 award for achieving qualifying scores on Advanced Placement Computer Science exams. 

• Central High School (Little Rock School District) - $6,060
  
  

Your Child's Future is Powered by STEAM at Hall 
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Poore Man on the Roof Comes to a Successful Close

Poore Man on the Roof stakeholders pose for a picture at the press conference held earlier this week. It's safe to say #2021PMOTR was a success. The community pulled together during these unforeseen times to give back to those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who donated time, nonperishable food items, personal hygiene items, and money to this cause. Witnessing the LRSD community come together in the face of a global pandemic reminds us of what we can do when we rely on the #LRSDPowerofUS

Click on video to see surprise announcement from Kroger.

Reminder - This Valentine's Day, Let's Show LRCH's Tania Kelley Some Love!

Gentle reminder that Tania Kelley, LRCH, is appearing on American Idol on February 14th!  Let’s cheer on this talented student and keep our fingers crossed! Congrats, Tania!  Your LRSD family will be rooting for you! Join our watch party Sunday on Facebook and share congratulatory wishes with Tania. 

 #LRSDPowerofUS

Why Do You #LOVETEACHING?

#LoveTeaching is a campaign launched by teachers in 2015 to celebrate teaching and those they inspire worldwide. Every year for Valentine's Day, the campaign sparks dialogue that illuminates why teachers enter and remain in the profession. It also creates the opportunity to discuss solutions for challenges of the profession. Read the flyer to learn about specific opportunities to participate. Special thanks and SO to our own  Stacey McAdoo who is helping to spearhead this great celebration!

LRSD Focuses on Social-Emotional Learning

LRSD has made social emotional learning a focal point for our students through a series of videos about understanding emotions, personal goals, and values. With everything going on as it relates to the pandemic, learning about productively managing emotions is such a valuable skill for our students to learn. In the coming weeks videos will be focused on on Self-Management which displays skills such as emotional regulation, stress management, and overcoming challenges. If you would like to learn a little more about Self-Management, please watch the video below. 

https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=fMzIwMjgyOGJmNmU3NjJmNGNhM2U0ZTM3ZDA0ZmE1ZGM

CAUGHT DOING GOOD

Ms. Adrian Booker is being recognized for her support to students, especially in the area of literacy. She has also been proactive by sharing plans to address potential learning loss by proposing a plan to her principal, Mr. Darryl Powell - to the right of  Supt. Mike. Poore.

Additional COVID Vaccine Opportunities:

If  you did not already sign up and are still looking for a Covid vaccine appointment - and are eligible,  LRSD's Health team created a list of pharmacies that take vaccine appointments. Right now the vaccine is available to Arkansans aged 70 and older as well as teachers and other education workers, including those in K-12, child care and higher education. 

These pharmacies post appointments online on Saturdays at 5:00pm -https://www.kavanaughrx.com/vaccine

https://www.donsrx.com/phase1a/

https://thepharmacyatwellingtonbooking.as.me/D1Provisiona...

 Remedy posts cancellations as they come available. Just refresh this screen every once in a while and you might get lucky. https://remedydrugrx.com/schedule-your-covid-vaccination/

 Medicine Man opens appointments as they become available

https://covid-19vaccine.squarespacescheduling.com

 UAMS COVID Vaccine Clinic – The UAMS Vaccine Clinic at Freeway Medical Tower is again accepting appointments. The Clinic is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It also is open on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. To request an appointment, visit uamshealth.com or call 501-686-8960. UAMS patients may also make appointments through MyChart. 

Appointments can be made at Baptist Health locations using MyChart

https://www.baptist-health.com/covid-19-vaccine/

These pharmacies have waiting lists-
https://www.cornerstonepharmacy-rp.com/covid-vaccine...

https://www.archstreetpharmacy.com/

https://thedrugstorelr.com/covid/

Rescheduled Athletic Events: Basketball Games/Conference Swim

Middle School 8th Grade Finals:

• PH Girls vs FH Girls - Saturday, February 13th, 10AM at Pulaski Heights
• PH Boys vs Mann Boys - Saturday, February 13th, 11:30AM at Pulaski Heights

*7th grade semifinals TBD.  We are working on dates for next week.

  

 

High School Basketball:

• LRSW will make up Friday's game - Wednesday, February 17th, 6PM in Bryant
• Parkview will make up Friday's game - Saturday, February 13th, 11AM at Parkview
• Hall vs Sylvan Hills will make up Friday's game-  Saturday, February13th, NOON
• Update: Central vs Cabot postponed.  New date TBA.

Conference Swim:

• Central was to host 6A Central Swim in Pine Bluff tomorrow.  Some teams will not be able to travel, so the make-up date will be set for the following week. 

How Can You Help the Emergency Blood Shortage? 

Request

Arkansas Blood Institute has a need for blood donors today. Your support has been essential as we’ve weathered the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, we ask you to rise up with us to help ensure a healthy blood supply, by posting messages of support on social media.

Quick facts and sample social media posts are included below. 

Blood Donation Quick Facts

• Ongoing pandemic concerns continue to impact the blood supply. Arkansas Blood Institute provides every drop of blood for 40 hospitals and medical facilities across the state. Hospital usage has increased, so donors are needed now.
  
  
• Over the course of nearly a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, blood collection efforts have faced tremendous challenges due to closures, cancellations, and changes in donors’ routines.
  
  
• Arkansas Blood Institute urges all eligible donors of all blood types to “Rise Up and Give” blood now. We need businesses, faith-based organizations, school groups and more to host blood drives. 

• Blood is a perishable product that lasts just 42 days on the shelf. The blood supply requires constant replenishment.

• Donors can give blood every 56 days and are encouraged to make regular donation appointments. Platelets can be donated as often as every 7 days, up to 24 times a year. Convalescent plasma donors are also critically needed. Individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 and are at least 14 days symptom-free may be eligible to donate convalescent plasma.

• All donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies to identify potential convalescent plasma donors.

Upcoming CALS Events!

Spring Break Virtual Zoo Camp

Registration is open for the new Virtual Zoofari Spring Break Camp program sponsored by the McLarty Auto Group Scholarships are available for any child 5-10 years of age in Arkansas that participated in the National School Lunch Program (free/reduced meals) during the current school year (2020-21).  

The following link can be used to apply for the scholarship: https://zooedu.wufoo.com/forms/zras20o0e6a4jj/ 

Here is a quick snapshot of what this new and exciting program is all about: 

  * Individual days for sale from March 22 through March 26

  *   A single registration lets one camper attend or the whole household (adults too!)

  *   Live and interactive online learning guided by Zoo staff from 9:30- 11:30am

  *   Special "no-screen time" activities to do at home will be provided