January is
School Board Member Recognition Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Mentoring Month
National Hobby Month
National Brail Literacy Month
January 31 - Superintendent's Citation Program @ 5:30
February 1 - Virtual Blueprint Community Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. (Watch live on YouTube -
www.lrsdlive.org)
February 1 - Virtual Blueprint Community Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. (Watch live on YouTube -
www.lrsdlive.org)
February 3 - Virtual Blueprint Community Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. (Watch live on YouTube -
www.lrsdlive.org)
www.lrsdlive.org)
February 4 - National Wear Red Day
February 8 - In-person Blueprint Community Meeting - LR Southwest High School 6-7:30 p.m.
February 10 - Board Agenda Meeting
Blueprint Right-Sizing Community Meetings
Continue Next Week
LRSD will move forward with Blueprint Right-Sizing community discussions, continuing next week. The District is asking the public to participate. There will be virtual and in-person opportunities:
January 26, February 1, and February 3 - provide public comment through virtual participation
On the day of the meeting, data will be shared to provide foundational information regarding
current status of LRSD, and recommendations that will be presented to the board. Public input
is being sought to enhance/improve recommendations.
February 8 - participate in-person at Little Rock Southwest High School
February 10 - Board Agenda Meeting Session
All sessions are 6-7:30 p.m. and will be available for viewing on LRSD's YouTube page: www.lrsdlive.com
On the day of the meeting, data will be shared to provide foundational information regarding
current status of LRSD, and recommendations that will be presented to the board. Public input
is being sought to enhance/improve recommendations.
February 8 - participate in-person at Little Rock Southwest High School
February 10 - Board Agenda Meeting Session
All sessions are 6-7:30 p.m. and will be available for viewing on LRSD's YouTube page: www.lrsdlive.com
National School Board Member Appreciation Month
Hoping Donations Will Go Through the Roof for
Superintendent's Charity Food Drive
Superintendent's Charity Food Drive
#PMOTR22
Let's make our last year our best year! Our annual Poore Man on the Roof food drive is in full force. We are still encouraging the community to support this amazing cause. You may drop off nonperishable food and personal hygiene items at any LRSD school or at our administration building on 810 W. Markham. Monetary donations may also be made via CashApp $PooreManontheRoof or through our SchoolCash Online system. Since this is Supt. Poore's last year - with your help, we plan to send donations through the roof!
Cell phone and other smart device users may access CashApp with this QR Code:
Gibbs Magnet School Student's
Recommendation Leads to New District-wide Initiative
LRSD Students Shine at
Arkansas Youth Entrepreneur Showcase
Arkansas Youth Entrepreneur Showcase
Applications Now being Accepted for the2022 Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest
Little Rockers Kids Marathon
The Little Rockers Kids Marathon is a non-competitive program/event that offers children 1st through 6th grades the opportunity to enhance their physical activity (by following a fun, simple running and/or walking program) while focusing on reaching a goal.
Participants run or walk at least 25.2 miles in the weeks leading up to race weekend. On race day, they complete their marathon on the official Little Rock Marathon course
Ballet Arkansas Presents
"Movement in the Parks"
Riverfront Park
400 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72201
Pricing: Free to the Public
Phone: 501-223-5150
A new series presented in partnership with City of Little Rock Parks & Recreation, "Movement in the Parks" provides the public with world-class dance programming in stunning outdoor settings throughout Little Rock - FREE OF CHARGE! Learn more about performance details at www.balletarkansas.org/tickets. All performance details are subject to change.
Art Porter Education Music Scholarship Now Accepting Applications!
Hamilton is Coming to the Robinson Center
Robinson Center
Dates: 02/08/22 - 02/20/22
426 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR, 72201
Phone: 501-244-8800
Community Theater Summer Arts Program
ACTing Up Summer 2022
June 13 - July 1
For rising 3rd-12th grade campers
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17TH!
This summer, ACTing Up is back, and bigger than ever! For the first time, the camp will be expanded from two weeks to THREE WEEKS, and will culminate in a fully camper-produced show – DISNEY’S MOANA JR!
Week one of camp will be formatted much like past years – campers will rotate through daily classes in each of five performing arts areas of focus:
Musical Theater Dance: Instructed by Christen Pitts
Vocal Music: Instructed by Karen Q. Clark
Stage Acting: Instructed by Shelton Harden
Film Acting: Instructed by Warren McCullough
Stagecraft and Technical Theater (New for 2022!): Instructor TBD
Weeks Two & Three of camp will shift into rehearsal and production mode, with campers focused on their preferred “track” as they work together to produce Disney’s Moana Jr. for their family and friends! Students will rank their top choices for areas of focus from the following tracks:
PERFORMANCE: Choose this option if your child would most like to sing, dance and act as part of the production of Disney’s Moana Jr. Campers in this track will be cast in lead and ensemble roles in the final production, which will be presented at the end of camp.
STAGECRAFT & TECHNICAL THEATER: Choose this option if your child would like a hands-on intensive in making theatre magic! Campers in this “track” will build and paint sets, design and make costumes, learn about lights and sound, and create the world of Moana for the final production.
FILM ACTING AND PRODUCTION: If your child is most interested in what happens in front of -and- behind the camera to make movie magic, this is the track for them! Campers in this track will shoot, edit and host a behind-the-scenes look at “The Making of Moana”, which will be shared during the final performances of the show as well.
Camper drop-off is from 8:00am-8:30am daily.
Classes will be held from 8:30am-2:20pm.
Camper pickup is from 2:25pm-2:50pm daily.
Lunch and a snack will be served each day.
Each camper will receive an ACTing up 2022 t-shirt and other materials throughout camp.
MOANA JR Performances will be held June 29th – July 1st. Please note that the show will be double cast based on age – each camper will perform the show TWICE depending on which cast they are a part of. The daily schedule will change a bit on the final three days when performances are taking place, and those schedule changes will be announced at a later date.
Dates/Times:
June 29th, 2:30pm Matinee – Younger Cast
June 29th, 6:30pm Evening Show – Older Cast
June 30th, 6:30pm Evening Show – Younger Cast
July 1st, 6:30pm Evening Show – Older Cast
For program fees, early bird discounts, & scholarship information, visit: https://argentacommunitytheater.org/education/
CALS Friday Family Fun Night Trivia
CALS is inviting you to join them via Zoom on Friday, January 21 at 7:00 PM for Family Trivia. This month's topic is superhero Trivia. The winning team receives a $25 gift card!
