February is
Black History Month
American Heart Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
National Library Lover's Month
February 25 - Registration Deadline for April ACT
February 25 - Deadline to enter Moms Matter Facebook Contest
February 28 - Superintendent's Citation
for new LRSD Superintendent
March 1 - FREE ACT Exam (Paper-based)
March 2 - Ash Wednesday Start of Lent
March 5 - Little Rockers Kids Marathon
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.
Kroger Donates $10,000 to Poore Man on the Roof and $2500 to LRCH Band
Wednesday, during the Highway 10 Kroger re-grand opening/ribbon-cutting ceremony LRSD and LRCH band were presented with a total $12,500! We are so grateful for our community partners who are willing to go above and beyond to support our initiatives, schools, and district at large. This special ceremony consisted of performances by the talented LRCH band and speeches from Supt. Mike Poore, Mayor Frank Scott, and Kroger executives. We are so appreciative of this considerable donation and want to extend a huge thank you to Kroger! You can watch the ceremony here:
Today is the Deadline for Moms Matter 2022 Submissions
#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 last 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!
Proud of these awesome LRCH basketball players. Click here to watch a video on why they are being recognized for more than just sports!
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. Head over to the tournament webpage for additional information on tickets, the concession stand menu, bracket info and more!
LRSD Educators Shine as
Teach Plus America Policy Fellows
Teach Plus America Policy Fellows
Crystal Braswell Iesha Green
Leron McAdoo
Perla Andrade
The Fellows are wrapping up their
research and projects on how to implement practical ways to retain educators,
adequately address the social-emotional needs of our students, provide
meaningful learning and mentoring experiences for educators, and elevate early
education educators. Shout outs to:
- Perla Andrade (Baseline
Elementary) - selected to serve on the 2022-2023 Teach Plus National
Policy Advisory Board.; a nonpartisan group of current classroom
teachers who help inform decisions at the federal level to help build a
teacher leadership movement for educational equity.
- Cloverdale Middle School's
Assistant Principal, Crystal Braswell - recently served as a
thought partner and critical friend to the Teach Plus Arkansas working
groups. Her feedback was extremely helpful and greatly appreciated by all.
- A few months ago, Iesha
Green (Brady Elementary) published an op-ed entitled I Am a Black
Teacher, and I wear Ralph Lauren; also recently selected as a
2022-2023 Senior Research Fellow with Teach Plus and American University.
As a Senior Research Fellow, her work will focus on increasing teacher
diversity. It will also involve doing a case study on Jacksonville North
Pulaski School District's participation in the Equity Leadership
Institute.
- Leron McAdoo (Little
Rock Central High School) has worked with the Teaching Truth campaign,
published an op-ed entitled From
Delinquent to Distinguished: I Want to Help My Students Like a Teacher
Helped Me, and was selected to serve alongside Perla on the 2022-2023
Teach Plus National Policy Advisory Board, where he, too, will help inform
decisions at the federal level around building a teacher leadership
movement for educational equity.
You are Invited to the Cloverdale Middle Gymnasium Dedication Ceremony
In Recognition of a Special Coach
Jefferson Elementary Students Showcase
STEM Opportunities
STEM Opportunities
Student Book Recommendation of the Month
We continue our 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 Superintendent Mike Poore and pitch him their book suggestion. A photo like the one above will be displayed in a visible area in the media center to help get our students develop a love for 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, "The War That Saved My Life", is by 4th grade Roberts Elementary student Zoey Brock. In the video below, Zoey explains in her own words what she loves about "The War That Saved My Life" and what got her interested in this New York Times Best Seller, historical fiction book.
Watch the video below to hear more from Zoey about her recommendation:
Happy Black History Month
This week's BHM #locallegned is Samuel Massie, a renowned American chemist who trailblazed research & teaching in his field. Massie worked on the Manhattan Project and was the first U.S. Naval Academy African American faculty member. He is a North Little Rock native and a Dunbar High School grad!
Feet to the Seat Speech Contest
Deadline This Monday!
Deadline This Monday!
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
Application Deadline for the
2022 Ralph D. Vines, II Public Speaking Contest 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/
#DoItForAlyssa
NLR Officer Turns Tragedy into Support for Young People Struggling with Addiction
We're Hiring for Substitute Teachers!
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, March 5, 2022, they complete their marathon on the official Little Rock Marathon course.
For more information visit the Little Rock Marathon website.
Spring 2022 HBCU College Fair
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
Art Porter Education Music Scholarship
Now Accepting Applications!
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