Friday, August 27, 2021

Friday Highlights 8.27.21

August is National Back to School Month

National Sandwich Month

National Catfish Month

International Peace Month

August 27 - Deadline to upload a photo for Fantastic Fathers Facebook photo contest (see below)
August 28 - SAT Test
August 30 - Fantastic Fathers Facebook photo contest voting begins 
September 6 - Labor Day (Schools/Offices Closed)

Chicot Elementary Gordon Garden Revitalization Celebration!

On August 26th, 2021 Chicot Elementary, LRSD, and our partners celebrated the revitalization of the Gordon Garden. Facilitated by Chicot's young and promising student leaders, yesterday's ceremony honored the legacy of  late, beloved Chicot staff member Mr. Bradley Gordon. The school named the garden after Mr. Gordon because of his undeniable impact on the students and community he served. 

Students described Gordon as a caring soul who found great contentment in being outside during recess, watching students enjoy their free time. It was only fitting to dedicate an outdoor space in his honor where students could reconnect with that same sense of peace. Special thank you to Chicot teachers, staff, and families, our partners Full Circle FarmCorps, City of Little Rock, City of Little Rock Park & Recreation, The Junior League of Little Rock, Little Rock Church, Boy Scouts of America Troop 30, Arkansas Statewide Tree Service, and all other community partners who helped make the Gordon Garden revitalization a success!

 
 

 


Latest LRSD Update with Supt. Mike Poore and Deputy Supt. Dr. Keith  McGee


Please watch for important district updates concerning masks, Ready for Learning Plan, Ignite Digital Academy and more.

Speaking of the Ready For Learning Plan...

LRSD Inaugural Employee Golf Tournament! 

Last Week's Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic at LR Southwest was a Success!

Last Saturday, LRSD and United Arkansas hosted a 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic at LR Southwest High. Families were also able to receive assistance with filling out EBT/SNAP applications, early childhood registration, and received fresh vegetable boxes.  Check out a few photos capturing this amazing effort: 




Metro-ACC PATHS Student Receives Leadership Award for Empathy!


A very special congratulations to ACC PATHS Student Aukemian Spencer on his very deserving honor. Spencer has worked hard to overcome significant challenges to get himself on the right track which made him the obvious candidate to receive a Leadership Award. His teacher Ms. Toyoshima Gray emphasizes how respectful, intelligent, and participatory he has been in her class. Spencer mentioned this is his first certificate ever but not his last, and his teachers concur! Aukemian Spencer, your LRSD family is extremely proud of you and we here to support you every step of the way on your path to continued success. 

Robotics Classes at LR Hall STEAM High are Taking Off!


Robotics classes have been doing a first build as they learn about VEX Robotics parts and subsystems. In addition to science and engineering principles, VEX encourages creativity, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving among groups. We are thrilled to continue to witness the growth of our students as they evolve into the STEM problem-solvers of the future!

50 Fantastic Fathers Facebook Photo Contest Upload Deadline is Today!


Today is the last day to upload a photo for the 50 Fantastic Fathers Facebook photo contest. Dads/father figures are encouraged to snap a photo featuring  you and your current LRSD student(s) headed back to school and upload it by the 27th for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a drive-through lunch with Supt. Mike Poore! Dads/father figures of all students, both in person and digital, are eligible to participate! Happy sharing! Check out a few of the adorable photo submissions we've had so far including highlights in a special video:

 

 


Important Ignite Update For Parents on Waiting List


We are pleased to announce that all students who were on the IGNITE Digital Academy waiting list should now have been assigned a seat at IGNITE and should have heard from their respective digital principals. If not, parents are encouraged to contact the digital principal assigned to the grade levels:
  • Millicent Sanders-Anderson - K-6 - 447-2800
  • Karen Heatherly - 7-12 - 447-6510
Thanks for your support!

Introducing SchoolCash Online - A New Platform for School Fees and Items


Little Rock School District is switching from OSP to SchoolCash Online for all school items and activity fees, including insurance, spirit wear, fieldtrips, donations, etc. SchoolCash Online will help our school district in many ways: parents can manage all school fees and items for their students in one location and have the convenience of a secure online payment platform, and the schools will improve safety and reduce risk by minimizing cash and check payments at our schools

We encourage all parents to register now, so you’ll be ready to make online payments as our schools add more items to the catalog. Registering for SchoolCash Online is free and easy. Create an account today!

Promenade at Chenal Kids Eat Free


August 27 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Promenade at Chenal 17711 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock

Friday dinner just got more exciting because at The Promenade at Chenal – Kids Eat Free!

Get a Kids Meal of your choice at one of our restaurants every Friday between 11am – 7pm from the lunch & dinner kids menus.

*Kids must be 12 and under with paying adult. Limit 1 Kids Meal per each adult entrée. Drinks not included. Not valid with any other discount or offer.

Arkansas Cinema Society Presents Fimland in the Park!



This hybrid event is the perfect way to combine your love for the outdoors, movies, and food against the backdrop of a beautiful fall evening. The Arkansas Cinema Society invites you to MacArthur Park, September 30th - October 3, 2021 to catch this year's line up. They say it's something you won't want to miss! For more information on this event and others, please visit their blog

Community COVID Vaccine Drive-Thru 







Friday, August 20, 2021

Friday Highlights 8.20.21

August is National Back to School Month

National Sandwich Month

National Catfish Month 

International Peace Month 

August 21 - Celebrate Back to School at Little Rock southwest High School Part II (See below)
August 26 - LRSD Board Meeting @ 5:30
August 27 - Deadline to upload a photo for Fantastic Fathers Facebook photo contest (See below)

Important Ignite Update


Attention IGNITE Digital Academy Parents: please check your email for an update and a request to complete a survey. If you did not receive the survey, please contact the digital principal assigned to your grade level: 

Millicent Sanders-Anderson - K-6
Karen Heatherly - 7-12

Meantime, registration for IGNITE closed, Sun., Aug. 15th. Impacted parents are being contacted directly. Those who registered after the 15th will need to report to their home school.  Thanks for your support!

Dads Take Your Child To School Facebook Photo Contest!


Calling all dads/father figures! You still have time to snap a photo with you and your current LRSD student(s) during the first week of school and upload it by the 27th for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a drive-through lunch with Supt. Mike Poore! Dads/father figures of all students, both in person and digital, are eligible to participate! Happy sharing! Check out a few of the adorable photo submissions we've had so far including highlights in a special video:






LRSD Started the 2021-2022 School Year Off Hitting All the Right Notes!

The first day of school was as exciting as you'd imagine! The buzzing hallways of schools across the district were filled with students locating their classes, familiarizing themselves with their schedules, and reconnecting with friends after a long summer. It was certainly a touching sight to witness our students both thrilled and determined to tackle a new school year. Our dedicated educators were there every step of the way, aiding students in their transition back to school. We captured a  few photos and a video snippet of the electrifying energy on the first day back to share with you below: 

Pulaski Heights Middle School



Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School

Don Roberts Elementary School

 


Pinnacle View Middle School



Ignite Digital Academy

 


Celebrate Back-to-School with LRSD and United Arkansas!

Little Rock Southwest High School
9715 Mabelvale Pike (OFF 1-30 HWY)
Little Rock, AR  72103

LRSD and United Arkansas will be hosting a 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic at LR Southwest High on August 21, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. First doses will also be available with advance registration! In addition to the administration of vaccinations, applications will also be accepted for the EBT/SNAP program, early childhood registration, and much more! Please come out and participate, we can't wait to see you!  Meantime, check out pictures from the 1st dose vaccination clinic held on July 31st! 





Register: https://bit.ly/regforbts or CALL: 479-763-2822

Parkview's Dylan Patel Selected as a Member of the Class of 2021 Arkansas Bank of America Student Leaders!


In 2004, Bank of America started its Student leaders program which recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the nation each year. The Student Leaders from Arkansas participated in an eight-week paid internship where they took on a collaborative, mentor-focused project, working closely with Junior Achievement of Arkansas and the Museum of Discovery on their respective social media campaigns! We are so proud of you, Dylan, for being selected out of 300 students nationwide for this undoubtedly amazing opportunity! What a great way to kick-off the school year!

Congratulations LRSD Arkansas Governor's School Graduates!

               Photo Credits: Arkansas Tech University

Arkansas Governor's School recently announced the names of the graduates who completed the 42nd edition of the summer program! We could not be prouder of the below listed students for their completion of 2021 Arkansas Governor's School! Of the 366 students who participated, Central High School sent the largest number of students to the program this year! Parkview was also well represented.  This does not come as surprise as both schools are renowned for producing high-achieving scholars. Some of these students' names you may already recognize from previous academic accomplishments: 

Little Rock Central High School
Nandini Arunachalam  
Haarika Ayyadevara 
Jack Brennan 
Juan Estrella 
Allison Gadberry 
Amanda He 
Joanne Huh
Ta'Kirah Jeffries
Cole McCallum
Reilly McCann
Kenneth Miller
Khushi Modi
Prentice O'Guinn
Faizan Parray 
Britney Patel
Insherah Qazi
Mimi Ryall
Shehzad Sayyed
Zoe Seibert
Asadil Tariq
Wasiq Tariq
Aareyxn Wallace
Louis Wenger

Parkview Magnet High School
Brycen Bracy
Natasha Brice
Jade Buchanan
Kamryn Collins
Karsyn Helms
William Lugo
MaKenzy Mumford
Anna Reynolds
Karriem Shabazz
Naija Sharpley
Antionette Williams



This Female Tiger's Got Wrestling Game!
(Pic from Cover of Malvern Daily Record)
LRSD is proud of Central Tiger female wrestler, Journey Land, part of the state's National Women's Wrestling team who earned All-American Honors!  You go, Journey!  

Congratulations to the Following LRSD Educators Selected as Teach Plus Arkansas Policy Fellows 2021-22!

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit that gives highly effective educators from across each state the ability to lead in improvements in educational policy and instructional practice. The Arkansas chapter of this organization recently selected its inaugural 2021-2022 Policy Fellowship cohort and these amazing LRSD educators were among them! We look forward to your continued accomplishments! 


ALLISON BIBENS
2nd Grade Teacher
Bale Elementary School
Little Rock, Arkansas


PERLA ANDRADE
School Facilitator
Baseline Elementary
Little Rock, Arkansas


IESHA GREEN
5th Grade Teacher
Brady Elementary
Little Rock, Arkansas
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PAMELA CRISS
Teach Plus Arkansas Senior Policy Fellow
Literacy Facilitator 
Little Rock School District
Little Rock, Arkansas

Meet Former Mann Magnet Student and Golden State Warrior Draft Pick Moses Moody!



You heard us right! Former Mann Magnet Student and Golden State Warrior draft pick Moses Moody will be returning home for his Hometown Autograph Signing. Day 2 of this event will be on August 22, 2021 in Little Rock at the Walmart, 700 Bowman Road, 1:00pm-2:00pm. 
Circa 2015

Introducing SchoolCash Online - A New Platform for School Fees and Item


Little Rock School District is switching from OSP to SchoolCash Online for all school items and activity fees, including insurance, spirit wear, fieldtrips, donations, etc. SchoolCash Online will help our school district in many ways: parents can manage all school fees and items for their students in one location and have the convenience of a secure online payment platform, and the schools will improve safety and reduce risk by minimizing cash and check payments at our schools

We encourage all parents to register now, so you’ll be ready to make online payments as our schools add more items to the catalog. Registering for SchoolCash Online is free and easy. Create an account today!

EOC Pop Up Event!


2021 NVYS Back to School Summerfest

CALS Downtown Historical Walking Tour

Join CALS and the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program on an historical walking tour in the downtown area of Little Rock. The meeting location is in front of the Main Library a little before 10:00 AM. All are welcome and they hope to see you there!