December is Universal Human Rights Month
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Learn a Foreign Language Month
Worldwide Food Service Safety Month
Nov. 28 - Dec. 19: 2022-23 Open Enrollment P3-12
Dec. 10: ACT Test
Dec. 13: LR PTA Council Meeting 11am - 12:30pm
Dec. 14: West High School Parent Meeting - 6:00pm @ Pinnacle View
Dec. 14: West High School Parent Meeting - 6:00pm @ Pinnacle View
Dec. 15: Semester Exams
School Board Meeting @ 5:30pm
Dec. 16: Semester Exams
Open Enrollment Window Extended to December 19th
LRSD is excited to offer a new, more user-friendly School Mint platform for enrollment. The enrollment period has been extended until December 19th. Additional questions or concerns, may be sent to: sro@lrsd.org.
Congratulations Patriots!
We're sure you've heard by now, but congratulations are in order for the Parkview Patriot football team - the 2022 5A State Champions! Last Saturday the Patriots took on Shiloh Christian, ultimately bringing the win, 31-21, in the title game. We couldn't be more prouder of the Patriots for all their hard work. Major shout out to coach Brad Bolding on winning his first championship as head coach, as well as the entire coaching staff at Parkview. The District will honor the team on Monday, December 19th at 5:30 p.m. Stay tuned for details.
LRCH's Madrigals Brought the Holiday Spirit to LRSD Admin Building
This week the LRCH Madrigals and choir filled the LRSD board room with holiday cheer by treating staff a beautiful performance of a few notable holiday favorites. Led by their talented choir director Ms. Daphne Fudge, the group serenaded the audience with of Carol of the Bells, Betelehemu (Nigerian Christmas Carol), and Up on the Housetop. You can watch the full performance on our YouTube channel.
Wakefield Elementary Recognized by the Office for Education Policy at University of Arkansas
Please join us in congratulating Wakefield Elementary for being recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds. Students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire. Wakefield received the following "Beating the Odds" awards:
High Overall Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Statewide)
High Math Growth (Central Region)
High ELA Growth (Central Region)
LRSD Celebrated for Its Energy-Saving Efforts
LRSD is honored to have received a personal visit from the National Association of Energy Services Companies' (NAESCO) Executive Director Dr. Timothy Unruh, who personally delivered his organization's highest award to LRSD and Performance Services (PS). The District and PS were recognized for ongoing energy-saving efforts implemented at campuses and buildings across the District.
Wednesday's presentation was made at Stephens Elementary, which prior to the HVAC upgrades, had been one of the District's largest energy consumers. As a way of giving back to the community, PS presented a ceremonial check to LRSD for donation to a charitable endeavor of the District's choice.
MLK Students Enjoyed Storytime With Pastors Earlier This Week
Grateful for the ongoing support of the faith-based community. Local pastors read to MLK students this week. Also appreciate LRSD ViPS board member Denise Persons for coordinating this tremendous effort to promote literacy thru ViPS. Students always enjoy having a good book read to them.
LRSW Teacher-Student Duo Attended the Clinton Foundation's Women's Voice Summit
Freshman Seminar Teacher, Terentia Phillips and Brea Green, 10th grade student in the Academy of Leadership and Public Service had the opportunity to attend the Women's Voice Summit which featured remarks from Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dr. Chelsea Clinton, and other global leaders exploring women's equality.
These women leaders from around the world discussed their work and the continuing fight for women's rights. Student Presidential Leadership Series students and educators were also invited to attend an evening tour of the "Women's Voices, Women's Votes, Women's Rights" exhibit December 1st before the summit began.
Make Sure You Catch the 2nd Annual Coach Charles Ripley Holiday Basketball Tournament
Tournament play continues through tomorrow. Admission is $10 per day.
Little Rock Central Art Department Holiday Art Sale and Silent Auction
Sharing on Behalf of Our Partners at Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau
Sharing with you on behalf of our partners at LRCVB: “The Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau and Arkansas Parks and Tourism are happy to host another National Junior College Athletic Association Division 1 National Football Championship Game at War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 8pm. This game will feature the best in junior college football with a game full of players recruited to play at the NCAA level next year, including programs in the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12.
We’re BIG ON LITTLE ROCK here and that means we’re BIG ON LRSD, too. We’d like to invite you to take advantage of unlimited free tickets for students and their families to attend this action packed, Division 1 National Championship event.
Simply scan the QR code or go to www.njcaa.org/tickets and enter the Promo Code “LRSD22” for your tickets.
We hope to see you at the game!”
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Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting with Gov. Hutchinson
Centennial Bank
520 Bowman Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72211
Pricing: Free
Phone: 501.217.0053
Ballet Arkansas' Nutcracker Spectacular
December 9-11, 2022
Robinson Center
426 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201
Phone: 501.244.8800
Cooking Up History: Holiday Edition
CALS Dee Brown Library
6325 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR, 72209
Pricing: free
Phone: 501.568.7494
Mosaic Templars Black Nativity Gospel Christmas Music Experience
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center
501 W 9th ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72201
Pricing: $15 - $20, groups of 12 get a 20% discount
Phone: 501.425.6591
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