January is
School Board Member Recognition Month
National Blood Donor Month
National Mentoring Month
National Hobby Month
National Brail Literacy Month
January 26 - Virtual Blueprint Community Meeting 6-7:30 p.m. (Watch live on YouTube -
www.lrsdlive.org)
www.lrsdlive.org)
January 27 - LRSD Board Meeting @ 5:30
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 8 - In-person Blueprint Community Meeting - LR Southwest High School 6-7:30 p.m.
Blueprint Right-Sizing Community Meetings Begin Next Week
LRSD will move forward with Blueprint Right-Sizing community discussions, beginning 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.
(Additional details will be provided Monday, January 24)
February 8 - participate in-person at Little Rock Southwest High School
February 10 - Board Agenda Meeting
All sessions 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.
(Additional details will be provided Monday, January 24)
February 8 - participate in-person at Little Rock Southwest High School
February 10 - Board Agenda Meeting
All sessions will be available for viewing on LRSD's YouTube page: www.lrsdlive.com
We've Officially Kicked-off Our
Annual Poore Man on the Roof Campaign!
Let's make our last year our best year! Our annual Poore Man on the Roof food drive officially kicked-off this week with a news conference encouraging the community to support this amazing cause. We are now accepting non-perishable food items, hygiene items, and donations! You can drop off your at any LRSD school or at our administration building on 810 W. Markham. Monetary donations can 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! Check out these pictures from our news conference:
Terry Elementary Getting things Started
Williams Magnet Elementary
LRSD is Extremely Proud of our
Future Entrepreneurs!
Cloverdale Middle School placed as one of the top 25 finalist teams in the Youth Entrepreneur Showcase (Y.E.S.) . This competition is geared toward 5th-8th grade students who have the opportunity to work together to create a business plan and then compete against other teams. We are so proud of our students for placing and look forward to finding out how they perform in today's finals.
LRSD Tykes Take a Spin on New Bikes
There’s nothing cuter than kindergarten students testing their skills on wheels for the first time. Thanks to the ongoing generous donation of Strider/All Kids Bike and Trailblazers + ETHICS, students at Williams Magnet Elementary School took their turn rounding a temporary course on new bikes in the school's gym. Although several District schools have educational bike programs, Williams became the 5th LRSD campus to benefit from the Trailblazers + ETHICS partnership.
Trailblazers + ETHICS, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the development of an innovative regional recreation and transportation movement that places trails, cycling, and active transportation infrastructure at the core of an inclusive, vibrant, and healthy culture.
The All Kids Bike program is a national movement by the Strider Education Foundation on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in Kindergarten PE class. The program equips schools with everything they need to teach children how to ride; teacher training and certification, a structured 8-lesson curriculum, a fleet of Strider 14x Bikes, Pedal Conversion Kits, fully -adjustable helmets and a five-year support plan.
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
ViPS Board Member Presents Library Books
for Terry Media Center
Special shout out to Lori Diffey, a member of the VIPS Board of Directors,! Diffey presented library books to Teresa Gordon for the Terry Media Center in memory of her father. Mrs. Gordon is the media specialist at Terry Elementary, as well as a member of the VIPS Board.
Congratulations to these AWESOME Dunbar Bobcats!
Art Contest Winners:
1st Place: Desire Lee, 8th Grade
2nd Place: Autumn Booth, 8th Grade
3rd Place: Samantha Carroll- 8th Grade
Kindness Ambassadors:
Kaelynn Johnson, 8th Grade
Gabrielle Terrell, 6th Grade;
Kelsys Lazaro Reyes, 8th Grade;
Asia Lewis, 6th Grade
The Kindness Ambassadors were cited by a teacher or staff member for openly showing kindness and consideration for their peers even when they were unaware that the acts were being observed by a teacher and/or staff member! We are so proud of these students for exhibiting amazing character even when no one is looking.
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.
Arkansas Foodbank is Preparing to Launch It's 4th Year of Hunger Heroes!
Today is the Last Day to Sign-up
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.
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!
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