Friday Highlights 11.18.22

 

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Diabetes Month
Military Family Month 
National Alzheimer's Disease Month 
National Career Development Month
National Native American Heritage Month

Nov. 21 - 25:              Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 24:                     Thanksgiving Day                                   

Nov. 28 - Dec. 9:        2022-23 Open Enrollment P3-12

Nov. 28:                      Classes Resume
                                    Superintendent's Citation Program 

Early Happy Thanksgiving!

Parkview Shuts Out Wynne to Advance to 
State Semifinals!

Way to go, Patriots!  

Open Enrollment is Right Around the Corner

Mark your calendars! 2022-23 open enrollment is right around the corner. In the meantime, schedule a tour at your desired LRSD school to learn about all the amazing opportunities we have to offer your student.

Dr. Marian G. Lacey Beam-Signing Ceremony

This past Monday the southwest community and stakeholders had the opportunity to leave their mark by signing the construction beam for the new Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! The general public also had a chance to sign the beam during LRSD's Community Connections & Conversations with Dr. Jermall Wright. Ultimately, the signed beam will be placed in a prominent location of the new school when completed. You can watch the full ceremony here on our YouTube channel. 

Little Rock West Student Designed 2022 Ornament for Arkansas

The Arkansas Department of Education recognized West High School of Innovation's Abigail Van Kalsbeek for designing the 2022 ornament for Arkansas! One-of-a-kind ornaments will adorn 58 smaller Christmas trees that surround the National Christmas Tree in D.C. The trees represent states, territories, and schools managed by the Bureau of Indian Education and the Department of Defense Education Activity. We are so proud to say one of our student's designs was among those nationally selected for such a beautiful tradition!

2022 Jane Mendel Reading Day

 

Special thank you to everyone who volunteered for this year's Jane Mendel Reading Day! The students enjoyed visits from multiple dedicated LRSD volunteers including board members Greg Adams, Norma Johnson, and Leigh Anne Wilson; Supt. Dr. Jermall Wright; City Director Kathy Webb; Senator Clarke Tucker; AR House Representatives Andrew Collins, Denise Ennett, Tippi McCullough, and Tara Shephard; and KTHV's Craig O'Neill. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Here is a nice video recap of the reading celebration:  https://vimeo.com/772168125.

LRSD Board President & Wife Recognized for Selfless Service

Congrats to

@LRSD

Board President Greg Adams & his wife Sydney recognized by the local chapter of

@Habitat_org

for their volunteer work on behalf of the organization. They signed the incorporation documents for the local organization 33 years ago!

Parkview High School Choir Director Receives Special Recognition 

Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School's choir director Mrs. Mary Shollmier was voted as the 2022 Senior High Distinguished Director of the Year by the AR Choral Directors Association Region II! Congratulations!  

Eight Gibbs 5th Graders Debut Original Scripts During "The Big Show"

This past Tuesday, eight 5th graders at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School were mentored by a local filmmaker through an educational program called Arkansas Young Storytellers. This nine-week program culminated in “The Big Show” which debuted eight original scripts written by the kid-and-mentor teams, and then performed by local actors! What a great opportunity for our students!

Baptist Health Academy at Little Rock Southwest

Off to a Great Start!

LR Southwest Freshman Scholars have been listening to and engaging with speakers from Baptist Health for the past three weeks via their Freshman Seminar /AVID 9 classes. A total of 40 guest speakers from Baptist Health addressed 75 Freshman Seminar/AVID 9 classes, sharing career options. Baptist was very intentional about having speakers cover a vast array of careers, to name a few:

Director of Critical Care & Emergency Room

Clinical Informatics Director

Dietitians

Patient Care & Medical Surgical Nurse Mgmt.

BH Rehabilitation Director

Operating Room Nurse Manager

Physical Therapist

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Team Lead Construction Management

Thank you to the Freshman Seminar and AVID 9 teachers for adequately preparing our scholars for this wonderful experience. The scholars were taught speaker etiquette, completed special classroom assignments which included a reflection component for each speaker and a "thank-you" email. The overall feedback was phenomenal!

Family Matters Wellness Retreat

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The Gingerbread Extravaganza is Back!

Holiday Donation & 
Health/Wellness Event

GloWILD! Back by Popular Demand

Get tickets now for the larger-than-life light experience!  Have questions? Click here. 

Back by popular demand, GloWILD, made possible by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation, at the Little Rock Zoo is returning to illuminate the Little Rock Zoo. Available now through January 7, 2023!

Mark Your Calendars for Bright the Night

November 21, 2022

Capitol Plaza

422 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72201

Pricing: FREE

Phone: 501.375.0121

2022 Holiday Open House at Mosaic Templars

December 4, 2022

501 W. 9th St., Little Rock AR 7201

Pricing: FREE

Phone: 501.683.3593

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center's Holiday Open House returns this year! They will be celebrating the holiday season with events like Bearapy for kids, cocoa and carols and a special visit from Santa himself. Click here for more info.

Ballet Arkansas' Nutcracker Spectacular

December 9-11, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.

Sharing Below Information About Afterschool Support on Behalf of P.A.R.K.