Remembering 9-11History teachers play an important role in educating our students about critical periods that define our times. LR West High School of Innovation teacher Megan Prettyman was featured this week on THV-11, sharing her story - what she remembered about September 11, 2001 as a first-grader. She now helps her students, all whom were not even born, understand how history has been shaped by the events of 9-11.
View story here.
September is:
Remembering 9-11
History teachers play an important role in educating our students about critical periods that define our times. LR West High School of Innovation teacher Megan Prettyman was featured this week on THV-11, sharing her story - what she remembered about September 11, 2001 as a first-grader. She now helps her students, all whom were not even born, understand how history has been shaped by the events of 9-11. 
September is:
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
National Self-Care Awareness Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month
September 11 - ACT Test
September 12 - Grandparents day
September 14 - Open House High Schools (See below for more info)
September 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month
- Cloverdale Vaccine Clinic
- Grandparents Day Facebook Sweepstakes Begins
September 15-16 - Yom Kippur
September 17 - 50 Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Celebration
LRSD Receives 2021 NNPS Partnership District Award!
The Little Rock School District has been awarded the 2021 Partnership District Award from the National Network of Partnership Schools at Johns Hopkins University! This national recognition was awarded to the District as a result of its leadership in building strong programs of school, family, and community partnerships. We are so thankful to our staff, community, and partners who contribute to our district everyday to make an award of this magnitude possible!
Carver Elementary Mr. Jason Crader to Appear on Wheel of Fortune!
Catch Carver Elementary East facilitator, Mr. Jason Crader, on Wheel of Fortune this Tuesday, September 14th, 6:30 p.m. No stranger to being in the spotlight, Mr. Crader has been recognized for numerous accomplishments over the years. In 2019, he was named Little Rock Family's Amazing Educator for his hard work and devotion to his students.
During his 17 years of dedicated service within the Little Rock School District, Mr. Crader has spearheaded his share of District initiatives. He created the District's Mathletes Challenge as a fun way to get students prepared for the math portion of state-mandated assessments. His dedication to his students goes beyond the classroom as he also teaches photography to students in the 21st Century Afterschool program and helps them with financial literacy in the Stock Market Game.
Good luck Mr. Crader, your LRSD family will be tuned in, rooting for you!
Caught Doing Good
LRCH Principal Nancy Rousseau recognized by Supt. Mike Poore for being #CaughtDoingGood. Mrs. Rousseau, surrounded by lead counselor Kim Williams, Supt. Poore (both left) and administrative assistant Natasha Holloway (right), was praised for leading her team’s efforts to provide normalcy for students in an ongoing pandemic. Rousseau recently wrote a letter to her staff reminding them to continue doing what they’ve been doing, to ‘embrace kids with caring and support every day.’ Congrats, Mrs. Rousseau! You can watch the full video here.
All Kids Bike Launch at Chicot Elementary
On Wednesday, September 15th, Governor Asa Hutchinson, Mayor Frank Scott, Superintendent Mike Poore, All Kids Bike, and Coca Cola Consolidated, Inc. will come together for the Launch of Chicot Elementary's special bike event. All Kids Bike is a national movement aimed at teaching all of America's kids how to ride a bike by using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Look for pictures capturing the event next week through our social media platforms.
Remember Those Recipes Made with Ingredients from Chicot's Gordon Garden We Promised You?
Thanks, Chicot, for sharing these delicious recipes. Can't wait to try them!
LRSD Inaugural Employee Golf Tournament!
One Korean Scholarship Foundation 2021 Scholarship Application Available!
UPDATE: Deadline Next Week
SMACtalk "CYBERWISE" Social Media Awareness Campaign!
Help your school win a visit from "Mr. Steve The Music Man" while promoting SMACtalk - a social media awareness campaign aimed at teaching kids how to safely and responsibly use social media platforms. To kick off the campaign, DESE released a new music video from Mr. Steve. Every school that shares the Facebook post featuring the video by September 17 will be entered into a drawing to win a free concert by Mr. Steve at their school. Let's go Little Rock School District!
Little Rock Residents Allowed to Drop of Bulky Trash Items on Dumpster Day!
If you've recently underwent a move then you know bulky items like mattresses, dressers, and grills can't be left curbside during normal trash collection. The City of Little Rock invites residents to bring large household items for disposal free of charge as long as you bring proof of residency! Read below to learn what allowable items will be accepted.
Allowable Items Include:
Household Bulk Items
Mattresses
Bed Frames
Dressers
Chairs
Tables
Couches
Patio Furniture
Carpets
Toys
Larger Appliances
Grills
Smokers
Stoves
Microwaves
Hot Water Heaters
Items that will NOT BE ACCEPTED Include:
- Yard waste such as tree limbs, branches, grass cuttings, leaves, dirt, or rocks
- Building materials such as concrete, bricks, lumber, roofing, fencing, plaster, sheet rock, paint, or glass
- Motor parts such as engines, transmissions, axles, drive trains, suspension parts, boats, lawnmowers, or other small engines
- Tires or vehicle parts such as doors, tailgates, or windows
- Medical waste such as infectious waste, needles, or prescription medication
- Liquid waste such as paint, gasoline, or freon
- Explosives such as propane tanks, compressed gas cylinders, blasting agents, black powder, or other flammable materials
10th Annual Tinkerfest @ Museum of Discovery
Tinkerfest events are included in the Museum of Discovery's regular daily admission: $10 for adults, $8 for children 1-12 and free for infants younger than 1. Seniors, teachers, Little Rock city employees and active and retired military are admitted for $8. SNAP recipients plus an additional five people are admitted for $2.
5-8 p.m. on Friday, September 10.Walk or drive between participating locations, sip beverages, look at art, enjoy music -- the best way to spend a Friday evening!
5-8 p.m. on Friday, September 10.
Walk or drive between participating locations, sip beverages, look at art, enjoy music -- the best way to spend a Friday evening!
September Participants:
Bella Vita JewelryMajestic Motions Art StudioCrying Weasel VintageSergio Valdivia ArtOld State HouseHistoric Arkansas MuseumCalling All Foodies: SAVE THE DATES
Food Truck Festival - Sat. October 2nd
Cheese Dip Championship - Sat., October 10th
Arkansas Yogathon Save the Date!
Thea Foundation's 2021-2022 Scholarship Competition!
The Thea Foundation announces a significant increase for their 2021-2022 scholarship competition. The foundation will continue to offer 36 scholarships with an increase in offerings from $80,000 to $219,000. The theme for this year is "Reflection/Refraction". All submissions in all categories for this year's competition will be conducted online.
The categories are:Visual Arts - 10 ScholarshipsPerforming Arts - 10 ScholarshipsCreative Writing - 10 ScholarshipsFilm - 3 ScholarshipsFashion Design - 3 Scholarships
Below are the key deadlines for 2022 competitions:Performing Arts - Noon, January 14Visual Arts - Noon, January 21Creative Writing - Noon, January 28Film - Noon, February 4Fashion Design - Noon, February 11
Spoken Word Entries will use either Performing Arts of Creative Writing competitions to compete for scholarships. The award for first place winners will be $10,000. Find additional details here.
Arkansas Cinema Society Presents
Filmland 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.
Little Rock Jazz in the Park Returns!
September 1 – Genine LaTrice Perez
September 8 – New Jazz Messengers
September 15 – Dizzy Seven
September 22 – Tonya Leeks
September 29 – The Rodney Block Collective
Peace Week 7th Street Murals Block Party
September 19, 2021
10:00 am
619 Thayer St, Little Rock, AR 72205
Come out and learn the origins of the of the murals on 7th street and meet the artist!
Free Grand Opening Event at MTCC
Little Rock – Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) invites the public to attend the grand opening of their new Children’s Gallery debuting the exhibit “Same. Different. Amazing.” The free family-friendly event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, with activities both in and outside the museum at 501 W. Ninth St. in downtown Little Rock.
The interactive exhibit is designed for children ages 2-9 and contains stations around the room that prompt kids to ask questions and engage in dialogue about similarities and differences. The exhibit also focuses on reinforcing messages of positivity that developing children need to hear.
Families will sign up when they arrive for a time slot to visit the Children’s Gallery. In addition to gallery tours throughout the day, other activities planned include:
- Crafts and activities by the MTCC Education Department
- Food trucks with kid favorite items available for purchase
- DJ spinning tunes
- Magician Tommy Terrific
- Gift shop stocked with new kid-friendly items
In light of COVID-19 concerns, guests are encouraged to mask and social distance. The gallery will be cleaned between small groups and sanitizer stations will be available through out the museum.
For more information about the event, please contact the museum at 501-683-3593.
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