February is
Black History Month
American Heart Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Library Lover's Month
February 17 - Parent Conference Day (After School - 3 Hours)
Enter Moms Matter Facebook Contest
February 18 - Students Out
Parent Conference Day 2
February 19 - Deadline for Superintendent Search Survey
February 19 - Deadline for Superintendent Search Survey
February 21 - Students Out
Professional Development
President's Day (Offices Open)
Online Community Forum - Superintendent Search -
see www.lrsd.org/superintendentsearch
February 23 - Special Board Meeting/Superintendent Search Firm Presentation
February 24 - LRSD Board Meeting @ 5:30
Online Community Forum - Superintendent Search -
see www.lrsd.org/superintendentsearch
February 23 - Special Board Meeting/Superintendent Search Firm Presentation
February 24 - LRSD Board Meeting @ 5:30
February 25 - Registration Deadline for April ACT
February - Please frequently check www.lrsd.org/superintendentsearch for latest on searchfor new LRSD Superintendent
Deadline to Participate in Superintendent Profile Survey -
Saturday, Feb. 19th!
Saturday, Feb. 19th!
Please be sure to visit www.lrsd.org/superintendentsearch to stay in the loop about the search for LRSD's new Superintendent. The webpage outlines multiple ways you can be involved and share input. Also, please share the link with other LRSD stakeholders. Thanks for your participation and your support.
Now Accepting Submissions
for Moms Matter 2022
#LRSDMomsMatter because their love, patience, and guidance empowers our students to show up at school prepared, confident, and ready to give it their all. The Moms Matter sweepstakes opened this Thursday 2/17. Students are encouraged to submit photos with their mom and tell us why their #LRSDMomMatters. See instructions below:
What it Means When We Say Student-Athlete!
TONIGHT @ 6pm…Lady Patriots @ Sylvan Hills!!! š Come out to support! Varsity Boys Game to follow at 7:30pm!
Let’s Go Patriots!!š“⚪️šµ
AAA to Host 6A Basketball Tournament at LR Southwest's Gryphon Arena!
This is a tournament you don't want to miss! The Arkansas Activities Association is hosting its 6A State Tournament March 1-5 at LR Southwest Gryphon Arena! Here's a look at the tentative tournament bracket. Additional details coming soon.
Dunbar Middle Selected to Run Pilot Program on Financial Literacy
How many times have you heard someone say, "There should be a class on adulting?". You know, those mundane but necessary tasks that you have to get done in order to be an accomplished and successful adult. Unfortunately, not every child has the privilege of having this information passed down to them to help them navigate making huge life decisions. That's why this financial literacy class at Dunbar, led by Economics Arkansas and the Arkansas Securities Department is so important. So far, eight students each from grades 6-8 have volunteered to participate in the class twice a month.
With help from Dunbar teachers Mike Harris and Bill Delsa, guest speakers from the banking and investment fields will discuss topics ranging from budgeting and savings to fraud and scams. If successful, financial literacy may become an elective class in the future.
Two Don Roberts Mathletes Teams
Take Home Top Prizes
Also, a hearty congratulations to participating teams from all schools, including Pulaski Heights Team which claimed 3rd place!
LRCH Students Awarded Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute Award
Congratulations to Amna Khan and Bhavana Sridharan on winning the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute award for outstanding cancer research! We are so proud of these two young ladies as we know how much hard work and dedication went into their research. Ladies, the future before you is very bright and we can't wait to see you go on to conquer the STEM world!
STEM Science Fair at LR Central
Little Rock Central High held a science fair that featured over 150 student entries - judged last Friday by 56 members of the local scientific community. Students, family, and friends attended the Open House on Saturday, and the event wrapped up on Monday with a ceremony where over 75 awards were presented.
In addition to Bhavana Sridharan, and Anna Khan, the overall winner of the Science Fair, Anu Iyer earned the Melissa Donham Science Research and Innovation award. Other prizes such as Central water bottles, speakers, and portable battery packs were provided by Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority. Check out these pictures from the event!
LRSD Students Shine at
Career Technical Education Day
Two LRCH JAG students, Tyler Mitchell and Kayla Kelleybrew, got the opportunity to speak at the Arkansas State Capital for Career Technical Education Day! Both students were able to speak with Governor Asa Hutchinson and other state representatives about their experiences with JAG and the Career Coach program. According to college and career coach Mrs. Kimberly Brasfield, Tyler and Kayla represented LRCH well.
Student Book Recommendation of the Month
Superintendent Mike Poore has started a student reading initiative where we will be sending a student book recommendation to every elementary school media center each month. Students are encouraged to email Mr. Poore and pitch him their book suggestion. A photo like the one pictured above will be displayed in a visible area in the media center to help get our students excited about reading.
Teachers and parents, help get your students excited about the possibility of having their picture and book recommendation featured in their schools' media center for an entire month! Additionally, the selected student's recommendation will also be prominently featured at the Hillary Clinton Children's Library.
This month's book recommendation, "Wayside School", is by 5th grade Gibbs Magnet student Abigail Edwards. In the video below you can hear Abigail explain in her own words what she loves about "Wayside School" and how she got the courage to approach Supt. Mike Poore directly to suggest this book for other students her age.
Click on the link to hear more from Abigail about her recommendation:
Happy Black History Month
This week's Black History Month spotlight is #LocalLegend Charlotte Andrews Stephens who was the first African-American teacher in the Little Rock (Pulaski County) school district. She worked as a teacher for 70 years and is the person for whom Stephens Elementary was named in 1910.
Feet to the Seat Speech Contest
Deadline Approaching
Deadline Approaching
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
#DoItForAlyssa
NLR Officer Turns Tragedy into Support for Young People Struggling with Addiction
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Earn Classroom Supplies and Support AHA
In honor of Heart Month, the American Heart Association is launching a new opportunity for teachers to earn classroom supplies while helping save lives! Teachers and staff can create a personal page to share with friends and family. If you raise donations (levels listed below), you can earn classroom supplies! The best part is if you have donated for a Go Red shirt, that $25 will count towards your donations!
STEP 1: Text DHCLRSD to 71777
STEP 2: Create a personal page
STEP 3: Share your page with friends & family to raise donations for the American Heart Association for the chance to earn supplies!
BUNDLE LEVELS INCLUDE:
RAISE $100: Earn 1 Bundle
RAISE $250: Earn 3 Bundles
RAISE $500: Earn 5 Bundles
RAISE $1000: Earn 10 Bundles
The final day for donations is April 8th!
Mark Your Calendars for Kids Fest
Kids Fest Little Rock comes to the Statehouse Convention Center on Friday, April 15th, and Saturday, April 16th! Featuring minifigure displays, bounce houses, costumed heroes, princesses, community organizations, video games, tabletop games, a nerf battle maze, photo ops, and so much more!
Little Rock Zoo Presents Breakfast with a Twist
The Little Rock Zoo's Breakfast series, Breakfast With a Twist, has returned! Guests will enjoy a boxed continental breakfast at the Elephant Stage and a special keeper talk on a featured animal. After breakfast, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a painting session with Painting with a Twist staff! Following that, all guests are invited to stay and explore the Zoo.
*All guests must be 6 years old or older.
April 9- Orangutan
May 14 - Colobus Monkey
June 11 – Baby Rhino calf, Kevin, and mom, Andazi
July 9 - Tiger
August 13 – Macaw
September 10- Penguins
Email: Zooevents@littlerock.gov for price and other details
Application Deadline for the 2022 Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest is Tuesday, March 15
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. Click here for details: https://ralphvinesendowment.com/
Last Weekend to Catch Hamilton at the Robinson Center
Robinson Center
Dates: 02/08/22 - 02/20/22
426 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR, 72201
Phone: 501-244-8800
The award-winning musical Hamilton is wrapping up its visit to the Little Rock Robinson Center this weekend! Hamilton fuses Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B and Broadway to tell the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton. This is a show you don't want to miss!
Art Porter Education Music Scholarship
Now Accepting Applications!
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