LRSD NOW: Friday Highlights 12.15.23

December is:

Learn a Foreign Language Month
National Human Rights Month
Spiritual Literacy Month

Important Dates:

December 18: Winter Break Begins
December 25:   Christmas Day
December 26: Kwanzaa Begins
December 30: New Year's Eve
January 1: New Year's Day
January 2:       Offices Open
January 3:       Classes Resume

Happy Holidays From Your #LRSD Family

Schools and Offices to Close For Winter Break

We hope you have a relaxing time!

LRSD Recognizes Grandparents and Guardians During This Year's Luncheon

This week, several of our LRSD grandparents and guardians gathered for our annual luncheon. Those who attended enjoyed a delicious lunch, entertainment from our students, and chances to win prizes. We are so appreciative of all of our grandparents and all they do for our students. Thank you!

LRSD Continues the Transition To Our New App

The Little Rock School District is thrilled to continue to transition to our new app, and introduce our new user-friendly website powered by Apptegy after Winter Break! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, and more. Download Now!

Android https://bit.ly/3KocYoe

iPhone https://apple.co/3rZpxzW

LRSD Students Benefit from Local Business Partnerships Supporting the "Gift a Child" Project

More than 100 students participating in the Tendaji Program IMPACT, many of whom are in the Little Rock School District, will have a happy holiday thanks to the collective efforts of program organizers and other local partners. Students received clothing and wish list items during the annual "Gift a Child" initiative. Each year, Tendaji Program IMPACT sponsors up to 150 students and families for Christmas. Eighty-five to 90% of the students who benefit from this generosity attend 12 area elementary schools.

Jingle Bell Success

Students Wrap Up Two Weeks of Performances at the District Admin Building!

We had a great two weeks at the Little Rock School District Administration Building with several outstanding student performances! Thank you to our talented students, dedicated teachers, and supportive parents for making it a celebration filled with creativity, passion, and applause-worthy moments.

Congrats to LRSD Winners in Holiday Coloring Contest

As reflected above, several LRSD students in the Little Rock School District were selected as winners in different categories of the annual Gingerbread Extravaganza, held this past weekend at the state capitol rotunda. Great job by all of our students!

That's A Wrap! Gifts Given During the Holiday Drive Picked Up at LRSD

In the true spirit of the Holiday Season, the Little Rock School District partnered with KARK/Fox 16 for Santa's Holiday Gift Drive! Several people brought new and unwrapped gift donations through to the District's Administration Building to give to families needing extra help this holiday season. We appreciate your participation in this year's Holiday Gift Drive!

Investing In Our Kids! Entergy Arkansas and the IAFF Hand Out Hundreds of Coats to Students

Entergy Arkansas and the Little Rock International Association of Fire Fighters Local 34 partnered again this year for “Operation Warm,” donating coats to hundreds of Little Rock School District students just before winter break begins. With the support of a $10,000 grant, firefighters purchased 800 new coats for children at Brady and Mabelvale Elementary Schools. The IAFF Union 34 began working with the national nonprofit several years ago after seeing young children shivering at a school bus stop near their firehouse. Operation Warm is a national nonprofit that manufactures high-quality coats and shoes for children in need.

Principal Pool Application Process Now Open

Click on this link to read the flyer and get information on applying.

Holiday Music Featuring the

Famed "Art Porter Singers"

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Presents Home For The Holidays

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra invites everyone to the Robinson Center for a fun-packed holiday music extravaganza! Kids and adults of all ages should wear a holiday sweater, grab their favorite holiday candy, and settle in to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

The Nutcracker! A Magical Christmas Ballet to be performed at the Robinson Center

Gather your loved ones for the warm glow and nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger-than-life puppets, and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists on December 31 at 5 p.m. Get tickets here.

Tis The Season to be Tacky!
Join In On This Year's Ugly Sweater Race

Dig out that ugly holiday sweater and celebrate the best of the season with a healthy dose of physical fitness! The run, which benefits Little Rock Parks & Recreation, will occur on December 16th at 8:45 a.m. It starts with an Elf Dash for kids and is followed by the 5K. For more information on how to register, click here.

GloWild at the Little Rock Zoo!

The GloWild Lantern Festival has returned to the Little Rock Zoo this Holiday Season. There, you can walk through three different spaces that will showcase animals in a new light. The first section will be filled with mystical creatures. The second will feature insects, and the third will include jungle animals that can be found across the globe. The event will run from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. through January 7th. Tickets for the general public are $20 and can be purchased at the gate. Parking is free!

City of Little Rock Provides Residents a Free Estate Planning Tool

The City of Little Rock, in partnership with EMLI, is offering residents free access for one year to online financial tools related to legacy financial matters like wills, trusts, and estates. The online platform guides users through creating and updating wills and revocable trusts, establishing powers of attorney, crafting living wills, appointing executors, and much more. The platform also contains an informational component that provides insights, quizzes, and videos about estate planning and concepts for building a financial legacy and securing generational wealth. Residents can sign up at MyLegacyItems.com. The deadline to sign up is 12/31/2023.

Jazz Night to be Held in Little Rock Next Month