October is:
National Economic Education Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
October 11 - End of 1st Quarter, Columbus Day, Personnel Policy Committee Meeting @ 5:30pm
Non-Teaching Employee Compensation Presentation - 5pm
Non-Teaching Employee Compensation Presentation - 5pm
October 11 - 15 - National School Lunch Week
October 12 - LR PTA Council Meeting
October 14 - LRSD Board Agenda Meeting
October 14 - 15 - Parent Conference Day
October 15 - Students Out
October 16 - Boss appreciation Day
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we have been highlighting local, influential Hispanic Americans. This week our local spotlight is Mexico City native Dr. Jose Romero, Arkansas's newest Secretary of Health. Named a 2021 Influencer of the year, Romero has also spent a great portion of his career serving as a state leader in efforts to combat pediatric infectious diseases.
Little Rock Nine's Elizabeth Eckford
80th Birthday Celebration
We are honored to share in the 80th Birthday Celebration for beloved civil rights icon - Ms. Elizabeth Eckford. Eckford, a member of the Little Rock Nine, has dedicated her life to educational causes. LRCH Memory Project students hosted a drive-thru/walk-by celebration in Ms. Eckford's honor Monday in front of LRCH, a campus she helped integrate 64 years ago. If you'd like to get in on tributes, you're invited to donate a book in her name to Central Arkansas Library System or Stephens Elementary LRSD. Happy Birthday, Ms. Eckford!
Congrats National Merit Commended Scholars!
Congrats to the Below Pictured Employees Who Were Recipients of a $100 Gift Card for Participating in Open Enrollment!
Michael Vaughn
You can also have a chance to win a $100 gift card when you participate in Open Enrollment! Please refer to your email to see when your location is scheduled to enroll and the methods available to conduct your enrollment. The first 200 people to enroll each week will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $100.00 gift cards.
Remember it is mandatory for all employees to complete enrollment! Be sure to ask about our newest offering, AFLAC Critical Illness, that includes coverages for some childhood illnesses as well as coverage for Covid hospitalization. Please do not hesitate to contact Tanya.Cox@lrsd.org with any questions.
LRSD Among Major Players as
Academies of Central Arkansas
Achieve Major Milestone!
Yesterday, October 8, 2021 a special event was held to announce the official designation of the Academies of Central Arkansas as the newest addition to the Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) network of schools. This is a huge deal as all four public school systems in Pulaski County have collaborated with the help of Ford NGL to make this day a reality.
This opportunity will allow students to receive more personalized learning with teachers that stay with them over the duration of their high school careers. This innovative model will provide students with real-world experiences that will increase their academic performance as a result of their core classes being taught through the lens of something that interests them. 
"We use a mantra at LRSD called the Power of US, and I cannot think of a better application of that phrase than the commitment represented through this countywide Academies of Central Arkansas collaboration," said LRSD Supt. Mike Poore. "We are grateful for the partnership with neighboring districts, the Chamber, and business industry. It takes all of us working together to ensure student success."
To see the video from yesterday's event on Facebook, click here.
Congrats to Arvest Bank Honoree
Ms. Christie Smith - Stephens Elementary
Teacher Christie Smith, Stephens Elementary, got quite the surprise when representatives from Arvest Bank showed up to recognize her with a “We Love Teachers” award. Smith was one of only 154 lucky teachers in the state to be recognized by Arvest and awarded $500 to support her classroom!
LRSD Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedules Happening Now - November
LRSD flu vaccine clinics are underway through November 15. Click here for sites.
Stay Updated on All Things Related to our School-Based Health Clinics!
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Today is the Last Day to Submit Photos for the Grandparents Day Sweepstakes!
Calling all LRSD grandparents! Submit your photos with your current LRSD student(s) for a chance to win our Grandparents Day Sweepstakes! Multiple grandchildren? No problem at all, you can submit multiple entries. Just be sure to actually be in the photo with your student(s).
#CaughtDoingGood
Supt. Mike Poore (left), Jacy Hargis (middle) Principal Anna Lloyd (right)
This week we are recognizing Ms. Jacy Hargis for being #CaughtDoingGood. Ms. Hargis spearheaded efforts to aid Pulaski Heights Elementary students in sending heartwarming messages and drawings to health care providers at Children's hospital, Baptist Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital, and UAMS. PHE's principal Ms. Anna Lloyd commended Ms. Hargis on being adaptable and always going the extra mile for her students. What's even more special is witnessing her students eagerly agree to how amazing their teacher is. You can watch the full video here!
Pictures from Healthcare Heroes cards and letters delivery:
Harvest Fest in Hillcrest
3000 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR, 72205
Presented by the Hillcrest Merchants Association, this festive event was created to bring friends and families together in celebration of the season. A variety of vendors will be present selling their food, music, goods, and much more. Guess what? LRSD will be well-represented at the event! See you there!
OCTOBER GO RED
Mark your calendars! On Friday, February 4th, our district will join hundreds of other districts to GO RED on National Wear Red Day to support the mission of the American Heart Association: to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Get a jump start and order your shirt today!
DEADLINE: T-Shirts must be ordered by Thursday, January 13th to receive them in time for Wear RED Day.
HOW TO ORDER: To make your $25 donation, simply text DHCLRSD to 41444. You will immediately receive a link to a quick donation form or click HERE to order online!
SHIRT DETAILS:
$25 – soft, unisex, unfitted crewneck
3 BIG THINGS: BLOOD PRESSURE
- Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, and many don't know they have it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure robs us of precious times with loved ones.
- HBP is a silent killer that causes unnecessary and inequitable disease, disability, and death. It can cause heart attacks, heart failure, stroke and other devastating conditions.
- Blood pressure can be largely controlled through a combination of lifestyle changes or medication or both. Together with our heroes, the AHA is uniquely positioned to help everyone have more time with those we love. Our Check. Change. Control., Target: BP, and self-measured blood pressure programs are just a few of the ways we're making a difference.
THIS MONTH’S HEART HEALTHY TIP IS… SODIUM CAN BE SNEAKY!
TIP:
Prepare food at home to have more control over the sodium in food. Replace salt in recipes with herbs, spices, citrus, or vinegar. Foods that look the same may contain different amounts of salt! Compare labels. Choose the item with the lesser amount of sodium. Learn how to change your salty ways in only 21 days.
MONTHLY CHALLENGE: Try tracking your sodium this month by using our sodium tracker!
CLICK HERE to see who is in the lead!
HAVE YOU HAD YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED?
Click HERE to learn more about the consequences of HBP
Want to bowl for fun and a great cause? Sharing on behalf of our partners
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 Scholarships
Performing Arts - 10 Scholarships
Creative Writing - 10 Scholarships
Film - 3 Scholarships
Fashion Design - 3 Scholarships
Below are the key deadlines for 2022 competitions:
Performing Arts - Noon, January 14
Visual Arts - Noon, January 21
Creative Writing - Noon, January 28
Film - Noon, February 4
Fashion 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.
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