January is
School Board Member Recognition Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Mentoring Month
National Hobby Month
National Brail Literacy Month
January 17 - Martin Luther King Day Schools and Offices Closed
January 27 - LRSD Board Agenda @ 5:30
January 31 - Superintendent's Citation Program @ 5:30
Looks Like the Robot from Lost in Space is Overseeing a Very Special Project at FHSA
During the first semester in the Engineering Academy at Hall High School, Introduction to Engineering (IED) Forest Heights STEM Academy students focused on taking their natural problem solving skills and applying them to how engineers break down and creatively attack problems using the Engineering Process. They then focused on traditional prospective drawing skills and learned how to use unique engineering tools like isometric grids and drawings to focus on accuracy and precision in design.
Meantime, the FHSA Medical Detectives were learning how to dissect a sheep’s brain. How about these future engineers and scientists in the making!
Congrats to Dunbar's
Stomp Out Bullying Essay Winners
Congratulations Abby Cheshier and Malik Wright on winning the Dunbar Stomp Out Bullying Essay contest!
LRCH Drama Teacher Hannah Evans
Named ACTAA Teacher of the Year!
We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Ms. Hannah Evans on being named the Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts teacher of the year! Ms. Evans is more than deserving of this honor as her qualifications speak loudly for her. She has coached on the tournament circuit at both junior high and high school levels, she currently directs theater and is extremely involved within Central Arkansas' Community Theater circuit. She has also used her skills to serve the ACTAA as webmaster where she modernized their website and member management. We are so proud of you Ms. Evans and grateful to have you in our district.
ViPS Board Donated Puzzles to Schools
The media specialist at West HS put out a request for (500 + pieces) puzzles and our colleagues delivered! After the ViPS team announced it to their board, they had puzzles arrive to the ViPS office the very next day!
Feet to the Seat Speech Contest
Please contact Nicolas Williams with questions regarding the contest: nicolas.williams@lrsd.org
Please contact Kelly Shuffield with questions regarding Flipgrid: kelly.shuffield@lrsd.org
Applications Now being Accepted for the2022 Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest
If you have a passion for public speaking, the Ralph D. Vines Public Speaking Contest might be the perfect opportunity for you. During his childhood Mr. Vines, Kesser International founder, struggled with a speech impediment that made him realize the importance of being able to effectively communicate. As a result, he started this contest to encourage youth to test and demonstrate their public speaking skills. Last year's winner was LRSD's very own, Ethan Gong. This year's grand prize winner has the chance to bring home $1000! If you're interested, applications must be submitted by school counselors no later than Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Winners will be announced on their website on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Download this document for more contest information.
We're Gearing Up for Our Annual Poore Man on the Roof Campaign!
Poore Man on the Roof is happening earlier this year so stay tuned for details and get your non-perishable food items, hygiene items, and donations ready to give back for a great cause! Since this is Supt. Poore's last year - with your help, we plan to blow the roof off with donations.
Arkansas Foodbank is Preparing to Launch It's 4th Year of Hunger Heroes!
The Arkansas Foodbank is looking for kids and teens to join to be Hunger Heroes and help them fight childhood hunger. Sign-ups are now through January 21, 2022.
Events to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
35th Annual MLK Marade
Mosaic Templar's MLK Challenge 2022: Building the Beloved Community
The event MLK Challenge provides an opportunity for students to embrace the ideals and principles of Dr. King through service. This year the event has been turned virtual. The theme Building The Beloved Community will reflect on how community partnerships play a role in helping shape our understanding of leadership.
Students ages 12 - 18 are encouraged to participate. The event will be from 10 a.m. - noon. Hear from local community activists and receive volunteer hours. Register and you'll receive a Zoom link to attend.
King Holiday of Impact
Black History Month Townhall
Southwest Community Center
Date: 02/19/22 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
6401 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR, 72209
Pricing: Free
Phone: 501-244-9028
In recognition of Black History Month, The Reform Alliance is hosting a town hall event at the Southwest Community Center in Little Rock. Edmond Davis, Tim Campbell and Denisha Merriweather will speak at the event, and Rodney Block and his band will perform. The event is free, but you must reserve your spot here.
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
Historic Arkansas Museum Launches 3rd Saturday Educational Series!
January 15, 2022
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
200 E 3rd Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Historic Arkansas Museum invites you to learn how townspeople in the 19th century prepared for life in Little Rock during the winter months. Come out and interact with costumed staff who will give demonstrations of mid-19th century skills through hands-on activities.
Shen Yun at Robinson Performance Hall
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/
Tinkergarten Outdoor Playgroup 2
Jan. 10 - Mar. 13
Allsopp Park
3700 Cedar Hill Rd., Little Rock, AR, 72202
Pricing: Free
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!
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