June is Men's Health Month
Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month
National Safety Month
National Employee Wellness Month
June 19 - Juneteenth (LRSD will have a table at Interstate Park during Juneteenth - be sure to tell your friends who may looking for some exciting educational options for their children.)
June 20 - Father's Day
June 21 - Personnel Policy Committee Meeting 3:00 p.m.
June 24 - Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Early Happy Father's Day!
LRSD Board Retreat
Know a Student Interested in Military Service?
Do you know a student interested in military service? Our renowned ROTC programs are the perfect jumpstart to a military career! Respected throughout the community, our ROTC programs can provide students with scholarship opportunities, leadership development, and much more! Reach out to Central/Parkview counselors to learn more!
LR Parkview Graduate Jada Baylark is at the Olympic Trials!
The United States Olympic Trials is the quadrennial meet to select the athletes who will go on to represent the country at the Olympic Games. Little Rock Parkview's very own, Jada Baylark, will be competing for a spot to represent our Nation in the Olympic Games. Good luck Jada, your LRSD family is rooting for you!
Academic Challenge Scholarship Deadline Approaching!
Single Parent Scholarship Opportunity!
Getting Arkansas Families Connected
LRSD Continues to Evolve with the Times with its Ignite Digital Academy Launch
During the height of the pandemic LRSD had to adapt to the digital learning landscape in order to best meet the needs of the families and students it serves. Last school year, plenty of students thrived learning virtually and we would like to continue to provide and maximize that option for them.
As we head into the summer and prepare for the upcoming school year, it is apparent that the Ignite Digital Academy is going to be an enriching option. Building on the resources and information learned last school year, the Academy will be a huge improvement from the former virtual option provided. We're so excited about this upcoming school year and encourage any family who would benefit from this option to take advantage.
Voting has been Extended Through July 5th!
Pulaski Heights Elementary Nominated for the Best Public School by the Arkansas Times!
Little Rock WillSub Hiring Event
J.A. Fair K-8 Prep Academy Enrolling Now!
Check out LRSD's new JA Fair K-8 Prep Academy - Enrolling Now! See details in flyers above.
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.
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Caught Doing Good
Congratulations to Lahoma Johnson of our Finance department on being #CaughtDoingGood! CFO Mr. Kelsey Bailey says that more than likely when you call down to Finance, Ms. Johnson's friendly voice is what you'll hear. He raves that she's always pleasant, helpful, and has the greatest customer service you could ask for. Ms. Johnson has been with LRSD since 2008 and with the Finance department since 2012. She was recently promoted to payroll supervisor role. Congratulations Ms. Johnson, we are so lucky to have someone as dedicated and kindhearted as you on our team!
Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet
“Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet” is public art with a purpose, featuring 26 beautiful globes that vividly present solutions to climate change and make it clear…we can solve this. Each of the massive globes was created by a different artist, including four brand new globes designed by local creatives. The globes will be displayed throughout the Clinton Presidential Park.
“Cool Globes” is a public art exhibition designed to raise awareness of solutions to climate change. Founder Wendy Abrams announced “Cool Globes” as a Commitment to Action during the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in 2005. The exhibit premiered in Chicago the next year and has since been displayed in dozens of cities throughout the country and around the world.
JA Beach Bowl A Thon
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CALS SUMMER READING CLUB PACKED WITH PET PARADE, MERMAIDS, AND PRIZES
Library system offers “Tails & Tales” themed events throughout June and July |
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Registration is open for Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) annual Summer Reading Club. From June 14 to July 31, CALS will be offering weekly programs and contests for readers of all ages, including grab-and-go activities, socially distanced in-person events at various branches, and virtual events taking place on Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, and other digital platforms. To register and view the full calendar of “Tails & Tales” themed events, visit cals.org/summer-reading-club.
“Each summer, we look forward to developing programs that encourage reading and spark the imagination,” said Ellen Samples, CALS Youth Services Coordinator. “‘Tails & Tales’ is such a fun theme because there are so many great books we can explore at any age with tales about all sorts of tails—dogs, dinosaurs, and even mermaids.”
This year, summer reading participants can look forward to new activities, including a Virtual Pet Parade. To enter the pet parade, families can submit photos or videos of their pets from June 1 to 30, and submissions will be used to create a virtual pet parade that will be broadcast via the CALS Kids Facebook page on July 13 at 2 p.m. There are many other events, including Storytime Live featuring several guest readers, virtual fieldtrips, Bingoflix for the adults, and crafts, including DIY fairy houses.
Everyone who registers for Summer Reading Club is eligible to receive a free tote bag filled with goodies (while supplies last). There will be weekly drawings for prizes done at each branch. To be entered into the drawing, participants must earn a “badge.” Badges are earned by logging and reviewing books or movies as well as completing activities or attending virtual programs. And upon completion of the program, kids and teens will receive a free book.
“Summer should always be fun, but it’s important for kids to continue learning,” Samples added. “Summer Reading Club is a great combination of the two.”
For more information about CALS and to register for Summer Reading Club, visit https://cals.org/summer-reading-club. About CALS
The Central Arkansas Library System includes 15 branch libraries located in Little Rock, Perryville, and throughout Pulaski County. CALS has the largest research collection in central Arkansas. Most of its more than one million items may be reserved online and picked up at any branch that is convenient to the patron. Library Square, the library system’s downtown Little Rock campus, includes the Main Library, as well as the Ron Robinson Theater, the Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, and the Galleries & Bookstore at Library Square. |
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Movies in the Park are Back!
Get ready to unfold your blankets and lawn chairs because the Little Rock River Market announced that they will be bringing back the annual Movies in the Park event! Every Wednesday at sundown starting July, guests are invited to revisit some of 2020's greatest cinematic releases on the big screen.
The 2021 Lineup
July 7: WW84 (PG-13)
July 14: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
July 21: Bill & Ted Face the Music (PG-13)
July 28: Arkansas (R)
For more information about this FREE event, click here!Juneteenth Parade & Festival
There are a number of Juneteenth commemoration events slated for tomorrow, for a more comprehensive at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, click
here.
(LRSD will have a table at Interstate Park during Juneteenth - be sure to tell your friends who may looking for some exciting educational options.)
Music in the Wild
Event Information
Wildwood Park for the Arts
20919 Denny Rd., Little Rock, AR, 72223
Pricing: $25.00
Phone: 501-821-7275
Tails & Tunes at the Little Rock Zoo
The whole family will enjoy this late night Zoo experience. Visit all of your favorite animals until 8 pm and end it shaking your tail at the Civitan Elephant stage. The Tails and Tunes summer late night experience will feature unique weekly live entertainment and specialty food vendors.
Regular Zoo admission prices and parking fees are required. Zoo members may enjoy this evnt at no additonal cost. The Family Fun will start each night at 6pm.
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
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