Friday, November 3, 2023

Friday Highlights 11.3.23

 






November is:

National Native American Heritage Month
National Diabetes Month
National Lung/Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
National Adoption Month
National Career Development Month
National Military Family Month
National Family Literacy Month
National Gratitude Month

November 5 -    Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 6 -    Personnel Policy Committee Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
November 7 -    Election Day
November 9 -    Board Work Session/Special Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
November 11 -  Veterans Day


Don't Forget - Daylight Saving Time Ends
This Sunday



Share Your Thoughts - Make Plans to Attend Upcoming Community Meetings
#OptimizingLRSD



We invite all community members to actively participate in shaping the future of LRSD by submitting proposals pertaining to our enrollment, programming, and facilities. Your insights are invaluable, and we are particularly eager to hear from parents, students, staff, and community members.

This open process will help us better understand and address the unique needs of our LRSD community. Your input can have a meaningful impact on our District’s growth and future. Please review the documents shared on this page, then submit your proposals using this link.  The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. today! (Friday, November 3rd)

To accommodate a variety of schedules, we will have follow-up community meetings in person and virtually to discuss your proposals, which we hope will help inform the vision and future of LRSD. The meeting dates are listed in the flyer above.


 
Don't forget to make plans to join us for Spiritfest


Just one more week 'til #LRSDSpiritfest!  Come check our schools and have some fun!  Plus, you may be the lucky winner of a prize, including a flat-screen TV!  

What Makes Carver STEAM So Special? 
The Students Will Tell You!


Carver STEAM Magnet also getting in on the early recruitment train!  Click on the arrow above to see their cute video invitation.  


 LRSD Schools Highlighted in State
School Recognition Program

The Arkansas Department of Education announced that $6,950,900 will be awarded to 163 schools through the Arkansas School Recognition Program. Three LRSD schools are among them:  Roberts, Jefferson, and Forest Park.  Awards are based on student assessment results from the 2022-2023 school year and graduation rates from the 2021-2022 school year. Congrats, again, to our schools!  Your LRSD family is proud of you!       

Kroger and Coca-Cola Team Up to Support
Our Schools & Community
As part of Kroger's reopening and remodeling of local stores, the food retailer made generous donations to community partners.  Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School was the fortunate recipient of a $10K gift!  Thanks, Kroger and Coca-Cola, for investing in the lives of our students.  BTW, the Patriot's band did an exceptional job performing at three of the events.  

Tigers on the Prowl for Students!
LRCH students and lead Tiger Nancy Rousseau held a Recruitment House Thursday night, and as you can tell from the photos, lots of folks are interested in becoming part of the Tiger legacy!

How To Be H.I.P.!
Check out this video of LRSD student leaders participating in training sessions to help their peers.  This video was captured during a Health Information Project (H.I.P.) training.  High school students who are interested in participating or learning more should contact their counselors. 


LRSD Staffer's Daughter Crowned
 Little Miss Beauty Queen

Proud for Ms. Kimberly Brasfield, a college/career coach at LRCH.  Her daughter, Kyndal, was recently named Little Miss UAPB!  Congrats!


LRCH Teacher Recognized by Arvest Bank

As part of its "We Love Teachers" campaign, Arvest Bank hosted its 8th annual event, and our very own Ms. Kimberly Burleson of LRCH was the lucky recipient of a $500 cash prize. The campaign is designed to recognize and support teachers across the Arvest footprint. This year, Arvest is awarding a total of 144 gifts of $500 to individual teachers throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. We're proud of you, Ms. Burleson! 

See -  It Didn't Hurt! 
LRSD Flu Clinics Underway


Starting this week, the Little Rock School District, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), will host Flu Immunization clinics in schools to provide flu vaccine for students, parents, and staff.  Visit www.lrsd.org for info on the clinics.  Special thanks to the Jefferson Elementary family for allowing us to showcase this wonderful health initiative to promote wellness throughout our District.  Thanks also to health director Jackie McEuen (fondly called "Nurse Jackie") and her team, as well as ADH, for making sure our students and staff have these convenient onsite opportunities.  


Holiday House is Underway! 
Guess Who Helped Kick it Off?
Special shout-outs to Jordan Givens, Parkview, and LR Southwest's Jazz Ensemble for helping kick off Junior League of LR's Holiday House.  Some of the proceeds from Holiday House benefit our students and schools.  Special thanks to the league for their ongoing support! 



Share Your Love of Reading with
LRSD Students 

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Calling all volunteers, check out the above video, and sign up today to read to LRSD elementary students on Jane Mendel Reading Day, Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  


Don't Miss This Show Tonight!


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Free Turkey/Thanksgiving Meals -
While They Last!

Free Turkeys and Thanksgiving Food Box


Monday, November 13th, 6-7:30 PM

TAG Church 11120 Cantrell Rd Little Rock

FREE Movie!
Sharing on behalf of our partners - The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center & Jefferson National Parks Association: FREE screening of the movie "Till," Thursday, November 16th, 6PM, at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 W. 9th Street. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. LRSD attendees with the most students from a school
will a receive pizza party.


Are You're Gonna Eat Cornbread?
(Do You Know Which Movie Features that Line?)

Buy Tickets at the Festival - $20


River Market Live presents the ๐“•๐“ช๐“ถ๐“ฒ๐“ต๐”‚ ๐“•๐“ช๐“ต๐“ต ๐“•๐“ฎ๐“ผ๐“ฝ๐“ฒ๐“ฟ๐“ช๐“ต ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿงก
Enjoy family fun along with the flavors of the season in the River Market District for the Family Fall Festival Saturday, November 4th,11 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
๐Ÿ“ Located in the River Market Pavillions & River Front Park
๐ŸŽŸ️ ๐€๐ƒ๐Œ๐ˆ๐’๐’๐ˆ๐Ž๐ ๐ˆ๐’ ๐…๐‘๐„๐„

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