May is Mental Health Awareness Month
National Meditation Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
May 3-9 - Children's Book Week
May 3-14 - AP Exams
May 9 - Mother's Day
May 10-14 - Senior Exams
May 11 - Ramadan Ends
May 12 - National School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 13 - School Board Agenda Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year Celebration Recap
This past Monday LRSD staff, stakeholders, friends, and family came together to celebrate outstanding LRSD educators and classified staff during the 2021 Virtual Teacher of the Year/Classified Employee of the Year event!
The virtual awards ceremony consisted of a smooth Jazz performance by Little Rock Southwest High's Jazz Ensemble, a stellar performance by Tania Kelley, and an adorable explanation of what it means to be a good teacher by students in our district. If you missed it, you can always watch here.
Special thanks to our very generous sponsors and donors who made this year's celebration a success! Congrats to all of our honorees, who not only received goodie bags, but Crystal Awards gift cards and cash awards ranging from $500-S1,000.
DESE Partners With Schoolhouse.world to Offer Free Tutoring to Students
For more information go here.
Carver Elementary Celebrates Teachers with a Spirt Week
Carver Elementary celebrated their teachers with this fun spirit week.
Monday: Teachers are Super-Heroes! (Wear super hero gear)
Tuesday: Teachers are American Heroes (Wear camo or red/white/blue
Wednesday: Teachers work as a team! (Wear team gear)
Thursday: Throwback Thursday (Dress in 80's attire)
Enjoy these spirited photos from their spirit week! Look at how everyone participated!
Parkview and Central High Schools Ranked as U.S. Best High Schools
Parkview & Central were both named in the national and metro-area rankings in 2021 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released last week. Here is the link to read more about these impressive rankings: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/rankings
Parkview & Central were both named in the national and metro-area rankings in 2021 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released last week. Here is the link to read more about these impressive rankings: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/rankings
LRSD Ignite Digital Academy Now Accepting Applications for Grades K-12!
Way to Go Tania Kelley!
OneRock Legends Hall of Fame
May 25 2021 @ 6:30 PM
Little Rock Southwest High School
9751 Mabelvale Pike, Mabelvale, AR 72103
J.A. Fair K-8 Prep Academy - Enrolling Now!
Eche un vistazo a la nueva Academia de preparación para k-8 de la JA Fair de LRSD: ¡Inscríbase ahora! Consulte el folleto a continuación para obtener más información.
Congratulations to Booker Arts Magnet's Jakiyah McGraw
Congratulations to Booker Arts Magnet's Jakiyah McGraw! Jakiyah is a fifth grader who recently competed in the Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest which supports and encourages our youth to develop critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, poise, and professionalism. She placed second in her age group and was awarded a trophy, a certificate, and $300.00. We'll share the complete list of LRSD winners next week.
#LRSDPowerofUS
Shark Tank and Logo Winners in LRSD's One Rock One Book
Culminating Event
Click below to watch!
Culminating Event
Click below to watch!
Congrats to all the winners!
Stephens Elementary Celebrates 501 Day and Teacher of the Year
Community site school partners, students, staff, and families came together to celebrate their teacher of the year and 501 Day in Arkansas.
Metro & Excel Awards Ceremony
In this Oscar-inspired event, students at Metro and those in the Excel program were honored for the certifications and competition of certain pathways. The feature presentation also included a walk down the red-carpet, photo op, gourmet popcorn, drinks, and a hilarious "short" produced by and starring some Metro educators.
In this Oscar-inspired event, students at Metro and those in the Excel program were honored for the certifications and competition of certain pathways. The feature presentation also included a walk down the red-carpet, photo op, gourmet popcorn, drinks, and a hilarious "short" produced by and starring some Metro educators.
#SeeWhyLRSD
Hear from LRSD parents what makes their child's school and the LRSD so special - #SeeWhyLRSD
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CAUGHT DOING GOOD
Guess who was #CaughtDoingGood this week? Ms. Shanda Macon, Little Rock Southwest High School, was recognized for being the glue to hold the Gryphon family together. Her principal Marvin Burton raved that she is extremely coordinated, organized, intelligent and driven. Mr. Burton says that she is the model for what an academy coach leader should be all about. She is also one of the driving forces behind recruitment at Little Rock Southwest High. Congrats, Ms. Macon, and thanks for all you do!
#CaughtDoingGood
Supporting Mothers Who Lost Children To Violence
CALS is Looking for Summer Interns
Central Arkansas Library System is seeking individuals 16 years old and up with interest in a library career. Summer interns will learn the fundamentals of working in a public library including shelving, working a circulation desk, and assisting with programs for all age groups at various CALS branches. Interns will work 20 hours/week to include some Saturdays and special events. Applicants should be team-orientated, high-energy and be able to interact positively with a diverse staff. All interns must successfully pass a background screen and must be willing to work at an assigned location. The summer internship will last up to 10 weeks. Starting dates may vary by location. Pay is $11.20/hour. Please send an application along with a short essay on why you would like to work as a summer intern to internships@cals.org with subject line Summer Interns. Internships are available at the following locations: Dee Brown, Main, Rooker, Sanders, and Williams. The deadline to apply is May 14, 2021.
Time for Fresh Beginnings!
The Little Rock Farmers’ Market will open its 47th season on May 1, 2021.
Understanding Your Community’s Civic Health and What to Do About It
The second event in the series focuses on understanding a community’s civic health and the elements that contribute to a strong civic culture. What does the term “civic health” mean? What role can civic infrastructure play in bridging community divides and fostering engagement? What does civic engagement have to do with American democracy? How can Little Rock residents understand civic health of our own community and what can we do to make it stronger?
Session Panelists
• Sterling Speirn, Senior Fellow, National Conference on Citizenship (former CEO of NCoC)
• Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson, Jr., VP of Partnerships and Programming at Bridge Alliance
• Kristi Tate, Director of Civic Health Initiatives, Center for the Future of Arizona
• Dawn Schluckebier, Advocacy and Government Relations Director, Think TN
Live at the Plaza May 2021
Live At The Plaza features the full company and includes classical and contemporary works, as well as recreational classes. Performances and classes will be held at the Argenta Plaza (510 Main Street, North Little Rock) May 1-2 and May 21-23. A full schedule is included below.
To learn more about Live At The Plaza, including performance and class descriptions, click HERE.
Friday, May 21
6 – 7pm: Program 2 Performance
Saturday, May 22
8 – 9am: Pilates at the Plaza
9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen
10 – 11am: Art Start
11am – 12pm: Ballet on the Grounds
1 – 2pm: Program 2 Matinee Performance
7 – 8pm: Program 2 Evening Performance
Sunday, May 23
8 – 9am: Rise & Shine Silver
9 – 10am: Stretch & Strengthen
10 – 11am: Jazz at the Plaza
1am – 12pm: Unbound: Improvisational motion for well-being
1 – 2pm: Program 2 Matinee Performance
Cirque Italia
Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular.” The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. With this “unique feature” under the tent, guests will be surprised, for it’s a show of its own!
Started in 2012, Cirque Italia is an Italian entertainment company that brings a performance of European style. It is described as a “vivid, dramatic, and moving experience under a customized traveling tent.”
Event Information
Arkansas State Fairgrounds
May 27 – Thursday: 7:30pm · May 28 – Friday: 7:30pm · May 29 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm · May 30 – Sunday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm · May 31 – Monday: 7:30pm (Memorial Day)
2600 Howard St, Little Rock, AR, 72206
Pricing: $10-$40
Phone: 941-704-8572
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