Friday, July 29, 2022

Friday Highlights 7.29.22

 

July is National Parks Month

National Culinary Arts Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month 

National Family Reunion Month


August 1 - APME Noon Kickoff Concert at LRSD Boardroom
August 1, 2, 8, and 9 - LRSD Meet-and-Greet/Community Meetings - 5:30 p.m. All Sites
                                      Longley Baptist Church
                                      Pinnacle View Middle School
                                      Southwest Community Center
                                      Dunbar Community Center
August 9 - New LRSD Employee Orientation
August 10 - LRSD Convocation


LRSD's ToY Named Among
Elite 13 Regional Finalists for State Title
Congrats to LRSD Teacher of the Year and Mabelvale Elementary's  Kara McGee who was announced as a regional finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year - one of only 13!  Ms. McGee finds out next week whether or not she'll be named to the final four still in contention for the title.  Ms. McGee, your LRSD family is pulling for you!

Bobby Portis Foundation Celebrity 
Basketball Game


                              

Jack Stephens Center
Saturday, July 30, 2022 @ 7PM

The Bobby Portis Foundation is inviting the community out to experience the NBA in Little Rock! The Bobby Portis Foundation Charity Game will feature 10+ current and former NBA players! 

As an LRSD grad, Bobby Portis wanted to make attending the game as accessible as possible for the LRSD community so he is offering a 50% off discount code for all LRSD students, faculty, and families! Take advantage of 50% off tickets by entering the promo code: LRSD when selecting which tickets they'd like. Click here for tickets!

All proceeds benefit the Bobby Portis Foundation which focuses on supporting single mothers and their families throughout the Arkansas community. Make sure you come out to support!

Guess Who Else with NBA/LRSD Ties
 Was Recently in Town?
                      
Golden State Warriors player Moses Moody made a hometown visit in support of ARKids Read.  Moody also has LRSD roots, having attended several schools in the District.  We are proud of both Moody and Portis for representing their community and home state, and for returning to the city to "give back."

Mark Your Calendars and Make Plans to Attend Next Round of Meet & Greets with
Dr. Jermall Wright







Enjoy Live Music from
 Some of LRSD's Finest!
Annual Art Porter Music Education Incorporated Music Festival kicks off at noon this Monday! New location this year - LRSD boardroom, featuring LRSD student performances, including APME 2022 scholarship recipient Tyus Diaz. (See entire performance lineup in Community section below. )


Calling All LRCH Freshmen!

Each year, Head Tiger Nancy Rousseau and her team host a "Freshman" Academy to introduce incoming students to LRCH traditions, rituals, and routines.  This year, they had a couple of surprise guests!  Incoming Supt. Dr. Jermall Wright and THV11 Anchor Craig O'Neill greeted the students and offered some "sage" advice.  Good luck to the newest members of this "streak" of Tigers. (yes, that's what a group of tigers is called.)

First Day of School is August 22!

Important Reminder Regarding Mask Guidance in LRSD Buildings 


The Little Rock School District continues to follow CDC guidelines for all schools regarding COVID status. Per procedures passed by the LRSD Board, masks WILL be required in all LRSD buildings.  Please remember that mask guidance notification is posted at the top of the District’s website each week, should you have questions about the status of masks.  Thank you for your continued support.

Join Chicot Elementary for 
Gordon Garden Service Day!



Meal Applications Now Available

 

English:
Please complete the online HOUSEHOLD Meal Application at www.myschoolapps.com. Students who apply and are approved for free/reduced meals are entitled to Pandemic EBT benefits, fee waivers for summer school tuition, ACT/SAT testing fee waivers, concurrent credit fee waivers, and external discounted services such as internet services, and more. Please call (501)447-2456 or 447-2458 if you have questions. 

Español:
Complete la solicitud de comidas HOUSEHOLD en línea en www.myschoolapps.com o escanee el código de barras a continuación. Los estudiantes que solicitan y son aprobados para recibir comidas
gratis o a precio reducido tienen derecho a los beneficios de EBT pandémicos, exenciones de tarifas para la matrícula de la escuela de verano, exenciones de tarifas de exámenes ACT/SAT, exenciones de
tarifas de créditos concurrentes, servicios externos con descuento, como servicios de Internet, y más. Por favor llame al (501) 447-2456 o 447-2458 si tiene preguntastas.

Padres, después de seguir el enlace al sitio web de solicitud de comidas, tienen la opción de seleccionar su idioma en la esquina superior derecha y se traducirá toda la página web.

Important Reminder from Student Registration


English:
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS: As the 22-23 school year approaches, to ensure accuracy for placement, it is important that your student's address is current. To update your address:

· Login to www.lrsd.org/forms
· Click on the “change of address form” and follow the prompts

If you live within the boundaries of LRSD, have a school-age child who will be attending an LRSD school and you DO NOT have an assigned school, please contact our Student Registration Office (SRO) NOW to begin the enrollment process.

Contacting them now during the nonpeak period will help avoid long lines as it gets close to the start of the new school year. We want to be proactive and invite you to come now and allow us to provide excellent customer service to meet your needs.

Español

RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PADRES: A medida que se acerca el año escolar 22-23, para garantizar la precisión de la colocación, es importante que la dirección de su estudiante esté actualizada. Para actualizar su dirección:
· Inicie sesión en www.lrsd.org/forms
· Haga clic en el "formulario de cambio de dirección" y siga las indicaciones

Si vive dentro de los límites de LRSD, tiene un hijo en edad escolar que asistirá a una escuela de LRSD y NO tiene una escuela asignada, comuníquese con nuestra Oficina de registro de estudiantes (SRO) AHORA para comenzar el proceso de inscripción.

Comunicarse con el Registro de estudiantes ahora durante el período no pico ayudará a evitar largas filas a medida que se acerca el comienzo del nuevo año escolar. Queremos ser proactivos y lo invitamos a que venga ahora y nos permita brindar un excelente servicio al cliente para satisfacer sus necesidades.

Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, noon.


                A Work of Art 2022 Music Festival




Aug 12, 2022:

2nd Friday Art Night

Explore Galleries & Museums | Shop Local |Discover Artists | Enjoy Refreshments | Friday Evening in Downtown

 



Friday, July 22, 2022

Friday Highlights 7.22.22

July is National Parks Month

National Culinary Arts Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month 

National Family Reunion Month

July 28 - School Board Meeting @ 5:30
August 1, 2, 8, and 9 - LRSD Meet-and-Greet/Community Meetings - 5:30 p.m. All Sites
                                      Longley Baptist Church
                                      Pinnacle View Middle School
                                      Southwest Community Center
                                      Dunbar Community Center
August 10 - LRSD Convocation

Mark Your Calendars and Make Plans to Attend Next Round of Meet & Greets with
Dr. Jermall Wright


First Day of School is August 22!

Important Reminder Regarding Mask Guidance in LRSD Buildings 


The Little Rock School District continues to follow CDC guidelines for all schools regarding COVID status. Per procedures passed by the LRSD Board, masks WILL be required in all LRSD buildings.  Please remember that mask guidance notification is posted at the top of the District’s website each week, should you have questions about the status of masks.  Thank you for your continued support.

LRSD Leadership Institute 2022 Recap

 


District administrators participated in a series of professional development sessions to prepare for the upcoming school year. This year’s theme was “On the Road to Success”

 

 

LR Southwest Business and Computer Science Academy Teachers
Take Summer Learning to New Levels


Business and Computer Science (BCS) Academy teachers spent their Friday in training to prepare for the upcoming school year. This year, there will be 10th and 11th-grade teams to better serve students!

LR Southwest Student Speaks Out at
Arkansas School Safety Commission


Little Rock Southwest High senior, N'nambi Islam spoke before the Arkansas School Safety Commission to share his thoughts on how we can make our schools safer. We are so proud of N'nambi for using his voice to impact his community. KATV covered the entire story here. 

Have You Been Keeping Up? 

If you want to see the latest developments at the construction site for the new Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, click on the link below:
https://vimeo.com/731354195/0b76929a87
Follow the progress on the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Facebook page.

Meanwhile, Over at LRCH

From the Twitter Page of Coach Brian Ross...
✅ New bleachers are in! 🔜 Putting new goals up this week! 🎨 Fresh paint job coming after that! ‼️ New court design to finish it off!

Join Chicot Elementary for 
Gordon Garden Service Day!



Meal Applications Now Available

 

English:
Please complete the online HOUSEHOLD Meal Application at www.myschoolapps.com. Students who apply and are approved for free/reduced meals are entitled to Pandemic EBT benefits, fee waivers for summer school tuition, ACT/SAT testing fee waivers, concurrent credit fee waivers, and external discounted services such as internet services, and more. Please call (501)447-2456 or 447-2458 if you have questions. 

Español:
Complete la solicitud de comidas HOUSEHOLD en línea en www.myschoolapps.com o escanee el código de barras a continuación. Los estudiantes que solicitan y son aprobados para recibir comidas
gratis o a precio reducido tienen derecho a los beneficios de EBT pandémicos, exenciones de tarifas para la matrícula de la escuela de verano, exenciones de tarifas de exámenes ACT/SAT, exenciones de
tarifas de créditos concurrentes, servicios externos con descuento, como servicios de Internet, y más. Por favor llame al (501) 447-2456 o 447-2458 si tiene preguntastas.

Padres, después de seguir el enlace al sitio web de solicitud de comidas, tienen la opción de seleccionar su idioma en la esquina superior derecha y se traducirá toda la página web.

Important Reminder from Student Registration


English:
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR PARENTS: As the 22-23 school year approaches, to ensure accuracy for placement, it is important that your student's address is current. To update your address:

· Login to www.lrsd.org/forms
· Click on the “change of address form” and follow the prompts

If you live within the boundaries of LRSD, have a school-age child who will be attending an LRSD school and you DO NOT have an assigned school, please contact our Student Registration Office (SRO) NOW to begin the enrollment process.

Contacting them now during the nonpeak period will help avoid long lines as it gets close to the start of the new school year. We want to be proactive and invite you to come now and allow us to provide excellent customer service to meet your needs.

Español

RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PARA LOS PADRES: A medida que se acerca el año escolar 22-23, para garantizar la precisión de la colocación, es importante que la dirección de su estudiante esté actualizada. Para actualizar su dirección:
· Inicie sesión en www.lrsd.org/forms
· Haga clic en el "formulario de cambio de dirección" y siga las indicaciones

Si vive dentro de los límites de LRSD, tiene un hijo en edad escolar que asistirá a una escuela de LRSD y NO tiene una escuela asignada, comuníquese con nuestra Oficina de registro de estudiantes (SRO) AHORA para comenzar el proceso de inscripción.

Comunicarse con el Registro de estudiantes ahora durante el período no pico ayudará a evitar largas filas a medida que se acerca el comienzo del nuevo año escolar. Queremos ser proactivos y lo invitamos a que venga ahora y nos permita brindar un excelente servicio al cliente para satisfacer sus necesidades.

Chicot and Stephens School-Based Health Clinics to Re-Opened This Week!



English:
Chicot and Stephens ACH School-Based Health Clinics reopened to all LRSD students and siblings the week of July 18th. Must have ACH PCP for yearly physicals, sports physicals, office visits, and sick visits. Anyone can be seen for shoots. Must have a referral from your PCP for office and sick visits.

Remember!: Shots and physicals are required for incoming Pre-K students. Shots must be up to date for ALL LRSD students. Click here for more info regarding new incoming Pre-K students' health requirements. 

Español: 
Las clínicas de salud escolares de Chicot y Stephens ACH reabrirán para todos los estudiantes y hermanos de LRSD la semana del 18 de julio. Debe tener un PCP de ACH para exámenes físicos anuales, exámenes físicos para deportes, visitas al consultorio y visitas por enfermedad. Cualquiera puede ser visto para los brotes. Debe tener una remisión de su PCP para visitas al consultorio y por enfermedad.

¡Recuerde!: Se requieren vacunas y exámenes físicos para los estudiantes que ingresan a Pre-K. Las vacunas deben estar al día para TODOS los estudiantes de LRSD. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información sobre los nuevos requisitos de salud para estudiantes de prekínder.



Free Covid-19 Vaccines August 9-11


Be Sure to Mark Your Calendars for LRSD's Back-to-School Convocation


Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, noon.

Bobby Portis Foundation Celebrity 
Basketball Game

Jack Stephens Center
Saturday, July 30, 2022 @ 7PM

The Bobby Portis Foundation is inviting the community out to experience the NBA in Little Rock! The Bobby Portis Foundation Charity Game will feature 10+ current and former NBA players! 

As an LRSD grad, Bobby Portis wanted to make attending the game as accessible as possible for the LRSD community so he is offering a 50% off discount code for all LRSD students, faculty, and families! Take advantage of 50% off tickets by entering the promo code: LRSD when selecting which tickets they'd like. Click here for tickets!

All proceeds benefit the Bobby Portis Foundation which focuses on supporting single mothers and their families throughout the Arkansas community. Make sure you come out to support!

A Work of Art 2022 Music Festival

Coming Soon...
Main Street Food Truck Festival 2022


The Main Street Food Truck Festival is back for 2022 with dozens of food trucks, vendors, drinks, music, and all the downtown deliciousness you love! 

Hosted by the Downtown Little Rock Partnership and presenting sponsor Centennial Bank, the 11th Annual Main Street Food Truck Festival will be held Sunday, September 11th from 11am - 6pm.

The event will be held in downtown Little Rock in the 300 - 800 blocks of Main Street.
For more information, visit MainStreetFoodTrucks.com