Friday Highlights 10.28.22

 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Economic Education Month 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month 
Emotional Awareness Month Month 
Halloween Safety Month
National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month

October 28:          Parent Conference Day 2 Students Out 

November 1:        Recruitment Open House 6pm

                              (Cloverdale, Dunbar, Forest Heights (Grades 6-8) JA Fair Prep (Grades 6-8)

                               Mabelvale, Mann, Pinnacle View & Pulaski Heights Middle)

November 2:        Recruitment Open House

                              LR Hall 5-6pm

                              LR Southwest 6-7pm

November 3:        Recruitment Open House

                              LR West & Parkview 6 pm

                              LR Central 7pm
                              Community Connections & Conversations 5:30 pm

                              Registration Deadline for December SAT

November 4:        Registration Deadline for December ACT

November 5:        SAT Test

November 6:        Daylight Saving Time Ends

LRSD Hosted a Public Reception Honoring Its Board Members

LRSD hosted a drop-in reception to honor Board members.  In addition, the public had an opportunity to meet new member Joyce Wesley and say farewell to Jeff Wood. Wesley replaces Wood who recently resigned. We appreciate our Board members who serve long hours without pay - all for the sake of supporting LRSD students.

 

LRSD Schools Recognized for Meeting Expected Growth in a Year

Congrats to the LRSD Schools that demonstrated growth! The schools represented in the below slides demonstrated their students met and exceeded expected growth in a year.

LRSD Spirit Fest Recap

Last week, LRSD invited you all to its FREE, district-wide fair to learn about its educational offerings and to visit with individual schools, departments, and district partners about exciting opportunities we have available for your student(s) and wow did you all come out! Attendees enjoyed prizes with our biggest prize being a 55" Roku TV donated by First Student Transportation, a petting zoo, bounce house, food trucks face painting and so much more. They also got a chance to dunk Moose (Alice 107.7), Senator Clarke Tucker, and former Razorback Allie Freeman. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and volunteered to make this event a success.

 

We're Still Selling Spirit Fest Shirts If You'd Like One

Shirts are only $5! Drop by the Communications department at 

810 W. Markham between 8am-11am or 2pm-5pm 

to get your shirt.

Roberts Elementary EAST Students Started Their First Online Training

Roberts Elementary 5th graders Grant Fairris and Beau Holbert started EAST online training and we've been told they are excited about podcasting. Thanks to the EAST Initiative, they learned to podcast using Garageband & Audacity and look forward to working with their principal, Mr. Helmick, on a student lead school podcast!

LRSW Renaissance Team Sponsored a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Balloon Release

On Friday, October 21, the Little Rock Southwest Magnet High School (LRSW) Renaissance Team (Renny Kidz) sponsored a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and Balloon Release. Teachers Ms. Tashenia McMillan and Ms. Rebecca Simpson were honored as Breast Cancer Survivors and wore sashes specially made for the occasion.  Ms. Tranice Johnson worked with the Renny Kidz to create and print "Fight Like a Gryphon" tee-shirts with a breast cancer ribbon the team members and the LRSW staff that supports them wore.  

Hundreds of pink and white balloons were blown up before the Walk which began in front of the Auditorium. Renny Kidz carried them in bundles during the Walk.  Participants wrote the names of Breast Cancer survivors on pink ribbons, as well as the names of those currently battling or who have died from it. Once all arrived at the Gryphon football field 50-yard line, each participant received a balloon for the release. Ms. Kristina Peterson led the balloon release, as well as the recognition of Ms. McMillan and Ms. Simpson. 

Mr. Roger Robinson and his students recorded and took the picture at the event.  Other groups who participated were the LRSW Women's Basketball Team, the Cheerleaders, the Gems, Senior Class Officers, and numerous scholars and staff.  An SRO led the Walk in his patrol car.  It truly was a Great Day to Be A Gryphon!

LRSD Students District-Wide Celebrate Red Ribbon Week  With a Rally

A Red Ribbon Rally brought hundreds of LRSD students together at the River Market to amplify the message of being drug-free. Students created signs and banners to display at the annual event held at the First Security Amphitheater.

Western Hills Elementary School's Third Annual Books on Parade

Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Parent & Family Engagement Events

 LRSD Health Corner Newsletter

Have you checked out the Health Services department's LRSD Health Corner Newsletter? If not, just click here to be redirected and learn more about Halloween safety as well as services available to students, staff, and families. 

Washington School-Based Health Clinic 
Waiting to See/Serve You!

Chicot Elementary's Student Art Showcase

Watson Elementary's Student Art Showcase

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World Cheese Dip Championship

Pricing:

$10 Ages 7-17, under 6 free

$20 for ages 18+

$50 - Family 4 pack

$200 - VIP for 4

Tickets increase by $5 at the gate

At the World Cheese Dip Championship (“WCDC”), professional and amateur contestants vie for the titles of Big Dipper-Professional and Big Dipper-Amateur, chosen by a panel of judges through blind tastings. People’s Choice Champions in both Professional and Amateur divisions are determined by festival attendees who will vote for their favorites. Prizes include monetary awards, WCDC merchandise, and trophies.

River Market Pavilions and Amphitheatre

400 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone: 501.375.4400

angela@harmonyclinicar.org

Six Bridges Book Festival

From CALS:
The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) presents the nineteenth annual Six Bridges Book Festival, October 20–30. Named for the six bridges that connect the downtowns in Little Rock and North Little Rock, the Festival bridges communities and brings people together. CALS actively solicits input from a variety of demographic groups to offer a diverse, inclusive, and widely appealing festival.

The 11-day event celebrates reading, literacy, stories, and wordsmithing. Scores of nationally known authors converge on the city to offer panels on a wide variety of topics, from cooking demonstrations to award-winning comedy. Authors also venture out into the community for efforts such as Writers in the Schools (WITS), bringing the joy of writing to hundreds of students in central Arkansas.
Visit the website for more:  https://sixbridgesbookfestival.org/

Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)

You’re Invited to Celebrate the Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) multicultural celebration for all ages! Music, Food, Crafts, and Entertainment, among other Festivities!
Tuesday, 11.01.22, 5 P.M. - 8 p.m.
RON ROBINSON ALLEY!

Mark Your Calendars for Bright the Night

Capitol Plaza

422 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72201

Pricing: FREE

Phone: 5013750121

Join the holiday festivities on Capitol Plaza, at the corner of Capitol Ave. and Main St., where downtown will be lit up with the Bright the Night festival! Bright the Night is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages! Come meet Santa, sing some carols, and enjoy the snow! The event begins at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public. The holiday lights will be on display throughout the New Year.