Friday Highlights 7.15.22

  

July is National Parks Month

National Culinary Arts Month

National Ice Cream Month

National Picnic Month 

National Family Reunion Month

July 14 - LRSD Agenda Meeting @5:30 PM

July 16 - ACT Test
July 19-21 - LRSD Leadership Institute

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

This Just In... LRSD's Teacher of the Year Named a Regional Finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year!  

The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to announce the 13 educators who are named 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalists. The regional finalists will be recognized at an event August 4 at the Governor’s Mansion. At that time, the four state semi-finalists will be announced.

“It is my privilege to announce the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalists,” ADE Secretary Johnny Key said. “These educators represent the best in the teaching profession at their local schools and have demonstrated a commitment to the teaching profession. Congratulations on achieving this honor and recognition!”

The regional finalists listed below will each receive a certificate and a $1,000 prize provided by the Walton Family Foundation.

Special Passing of the Baton Ceremony at Stephens Elementary 

This week, Stephens Elementary School team members officially welcomed incoming Principal Dannisha Stroud who is succeeding Phillip Carlock -  following his transition to the Pine Bluff School District. To symbolize the transition in leadership at Stephens Carlock, along with his predecessor Ms. Sharon Brooks, and Ms. Stroud participated in a virtual Passing of the Baton Ceremony.  Good luck to both Ms. Stroud and Mr. Carlock on their new assignments.   Watch full ceremony here.

Arkansas Cinema Society Hosts Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls at Central High

Photo/Info - Courtesy Stephen Swofford/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Arkansas Cinema Society hosted its Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls at Central High school on Thursday. This free opportunity gives young women firsthand experience in screenwriting, producing, cinematography, directing, editing, and more. 

The program is guided by professional filmmakers who aid the participants in the development of a 3-5 minute short film based on women's empowerment and STEAM. The finished product will premiere during ACS's annual filmland festival. We are honored that Little Rock Central High was selected as the site to host this year's festival. 

In Other LRCH News....

Congrats to Kaylin Pendleton, LRCH, one of four recipients of the prestigious 2022 Arnold Palmer Scholarship announced by the Arkansas State Golf Association and the First Tee of Central Arkansas.  Each winner receives a one-year, $5,000 scholarship over 10 years.  Kaylin will attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Forest Heights Stem Academy Receives Model STEM School Designation from DESE

We are extremely excited to announce that the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education recognized Forest Heights STEM Academy (FHSA) as a STEM Model Program. This designation means FHSA has demonstrated the highest level of STEM implementation and integration within the classroom, school, and community. We are so proud and happy to see the hard work of Principal Amy Cooper, her staff, students, and families recognized in such a tremendous way.

LRSD Educators Present at Cognitively Guided Instruction Biennial National Conference

Over 500 teachers and Math gurus from across the US and Canada met for a jam-packed, three-day conference on math content, pedagogy, and math instruction. These four teachers presented a variety of sessions for the conference. The next CGI conference will be held here locally in Arkansas during the summer of 2024! 

Recap of Dr. Wright's Welcome Reception

Great introduction to the Little Rock community for new LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright! We are so thankful to our community for coming out to give Dr. Wright a huge Little Rock welcome. Special thanks to Clinton Presidential Center and Baldwin & Shell Construction Company for their sponsorship of the #wRIGHTintheRock reception. Stay tuned for more info regarding upcoming meet-and-greet/community meetings during the 1st two weeks of August. 

  

 

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-Open Starting Tuesday!

English:

Chicot and Stephens ACH School-Based Health Clinics will reopen 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.

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.

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

ESS/willSub Signup Meeting Next Wednesday

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.

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. 

National Loblolly Day 2022

Join Loblolly for National Loblolly Day, aka National Ice Cream Day at the Loblolly Scoop Shop. The first 50 purchases will get a FREE mystery grab bag full of loblolly surprises.

Loblolly Little Rock Scoop Shop

12PM-8PM

1423 Main St, SoMa, Little Rock 72206

Loblolly Benton Scoop Shop

12PM-7PM

115 N Market St, Benton 72015

Limited Edition Ice Cream Flavor!

Exclusive Merch!

Giveaways!

All Day Fun!

A Work of Art 2022 Music Festival