Friday, September 2, 2022

Friday Highlights 9.2.22

 

September is Better Breakfast Month
National School Attendance Awareness Month 
Classical Music Month 
National School Success Month 
National Suicide Awareness Month 
National Library Card Sign-Up Month

September 2:      Registration Deadline for October SAT
                            50 Fantastic Fathers Facebook Contest Voting Ends
September 5:      Labor Day (Schools & Offices Closed)
September 8:      Open House - All Middle Schools
                             Board Agenda Meeting - 5:30 pm
September 10:    ACT Test 

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

LRCH Teacher Recognized by
Rainwater Holt & Sexton


Her colleagues and students knew it! Now the rest of the city knows what makes LRCH’s Kathleen Smith so special. She was recognized this week by Rainwater Holt & Sexton as an exceptional educator and awarded $888.  Congrats, Ms. Smith! 

LR West Theater and Debate Teacher Earns Special Distinction


Congratulations to Little Rock West High School of Innovation's Theater & Debate teacher, Ms. Helen Strickland, for receiving the 2022 Arkansas Communication Theatre Arts Association’s (ACTAA) Teacher of the Year award! 

Parkview Basketball Player Selected Among Top Basketball Players in the Country

 

Way to go,  Parkview Patriot basketball player Dallas Thomas for his ranking as #33 in ESPN's top basketball players in the country! We know big things are ahead for this young star!

Metro Teacher Brings the Fun into Her Classroom Instruction

Click on arrow in photo above to see this amazing educator in action.  You'll also see why THV11's Craig O'Neill Named her Arkansans of the Day!


Don't Forget! Voting for Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Facebook Photo Competition Ends Today


Don't forget, today is the last day to submit votes for the Fantastic Fathers/Father Figures Facebook photo contest! Be sure to invite your Facebook friends and family to vote for your photo. We invite you to scroll through the gallery here: http://www.tinyurl.com/LRSD2022Dads and vote for your favorite picture. Dads will enjoy lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright and be eligible to win great prizes, including a grill!

Let's "TikTok" About It!
Feet to the Seat Contest for
 LRSD High School Students


All LRSD high school students can enter the contest, but there can only three winners.  Do you have what it takes?  Enter the "Feet to the Seat" TikTok contest for a chance to win a $200, $100, or $50 Nike gift Card! Contest rules in the photo below. (Please note, links in the photo are not active. Here's the link to submit an entry:  https://tinyurl.com/LRSDFeet2SeatTikTok)

It's Getting Closer - Arkansas Peace Week 2022:
Make Peace Our "Natural" State

Arkansas Peace Week September 18-25, 2022 is quickly approaching, and here's how your students can get involved:

Peace Week Art Contest


Peace Week Art Contest 
for students in 1st -12th grades.

Please mail submissions to:
Bob Estes
Arkansas Peace Week
1511 Winslow Dr.
Little Rock AR 7220
Deadline for Peace Week Art and Essay contest entries is September 6, 2022.

Peace Week Essay Contest


Peace Week Essay Contest 
for students in 7th -12th grades.

SUBMITTAL: Entries must be submitted by September 6, 2022. To register for the contest, complete this online formEntries must be submitted online.
Those submitted by postal mail or e-mail are not accepted.

Washington Telehealth Clinic Now Serves ALL  LRSD Employees


All Little Rock School District employees now have access to Booker T. Washington School-Based Health Clinic (BTW SBHC). LRSD is proud to announce its expansion to serve employees through a partnership with the City of Little Rock and ARcare. Medical services are provided through an on-site nurse who connects the patient with a healthcare provider via telehealth. 

Telehealth visits can address a wide range of issues and conditions such as illness/minor injuries, medication refills, immunizations, chronic care management, women's health, nutrition therapy, and a variety of labs and testing. Patients will be billed for services not covered by insurance. Payment is based on income. LRSD Employees can call the clinic to schedule appointments; same-day appointments are available!  

 What's the Gutsiest Thing You've Done?


Gather your friends/family and take an unforgettable journey with Hillary and Chelsea Clinton as they chat with some of the world’s boldest and bravest women including members of The Little Rock Nine and maybe a cameo from LRCH Principal Nancy Rousseau. #Gutsy premieres September 9 on Apple TV+ apple.co/Gutsy

Free Covid - 19 Vaccines





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West Central Community Center Open House

Teachers Be Sure to Mark Your Calendars!


ESSE Museum and Pink Olive are joining together to show appreciation for LRSD teachers. On the evening of September 2nd, from 5pm until 8pm, both locations will offer appreciation activities - Free teacher admission to the ESSE museum and a free gift for teachers at Pink Olive (while supplies last).

SHREK-tember! Shrek (2001, PG)


CALS Ron Robinson Theater
September 9, 2022
100 Rock Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201
Phone: 501-320-5715
Pricing: $7

CALS is inviting you to follow the epic saga of Shrek! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Film starts at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $7. Concessions will be available. To buy your tickets online, visit RonRobinsonTheater.org. Tickets will also be available for purchase when doors open.

More Live Music Coming Soon...

Main Street Food Truck Festival

Join us on Sunday, September 11th for our 11th Annual Main Street Food Truck Festival!! More details to come! Go to www.mainstreetfoodtrucks.com for more information. 



Need to Do Some End of Summer Cleaning?
It's Okay to Venture Across the River. :)

This is Your Last Saturday To Catch the Farmers Market!

The last day for the downtown LR Farmers Market is Saturday, September 3rd! Check out the Pink Pineapples!  Yes, we said pink!

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