July is:
Sarcoma Awareness Month
National Parks Month
National Grilling Month
National Picnic Month
National Ice Cream Month
Important Dates:
August 2: New Employee Orientation
August 3-4: Tax-free Weekend
August 8: School Board Work Session (5:30 p.m.)
August 12: First Day of School
August 22: School Board Meeting (5:30 p.m.)
September 2: Labor Day
Please remember that school starts on August 12th, this year. Tax-free day is the first weekend in August (3-4). We look forward to seeing you!
LRSD partnered with the Arkansas Department of Health for its annual back-to-school vaccine clinic to help students prepare for the new year. Hundreds of students took advantage of the free, 3-day clinic. Shout out LRSD Health Coordinator Jackie McEuen for the great job helping to organize the event, along with Mary Otwell, manager of LRSD's school-based health clinics.r
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Reading Tip #3: Show off Your Reading Skills to Relatives
The summer is a great time to get together with distant relatives, and it's always exciting when they come around to visit! Encourage your child to show off their newfound reading skills by reading to a relative or retelling a story from memory!
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Mark your calendars! The first day of school is Monday, August 12th! Ensure your contact info is up-to-date with Student Registration to help us prepare and so you can stay informed. We also invite any LRSD parent or patron with a school-age student who has not registered to do so immediately. For more info and links to the necessary forms, visit this link. Thank you for being a valued member of the LRSD family! We can't wait to welcome you back!
The school year is almost here and LRSD is getting ready for this year's Novice Teacher Academy. Designed for first-year teachers, newcomers to LRSD, and those needing curriculum support, this focused session will help you get ahead and feel prepared for the upcoming school year. Sessions cover Elementary K-2, Elementary 3-5, Secondary Math, Science, social Studies, and ELA (offered virtually). Don't miss this chance to understand your curriculum and start the year strong!
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The Little Rock School District has released the 2024 Summer (SSO) Feeding Programs times and locations! We're dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to nutritious meals during the summer break. Check out the website on when and where these vital programs will be available in our community.
We are proud partners with the Central Arkansas Library System and are sharing this survey with you on their behalf. As someone who is interested in helping shape the future of our community’s library system, you are encouraged to share your thoughts, using the following link: https://cals.org/strategic-plan. Young people are requested to submit responses using the adult link survey. The children’s survey is designed for kids in elementary school to give their input. Thank you for participating!
The Little Rock School District is excited to announce a new partnership with UA Little Rock to streamline the college admissions process for our students. This collaboration offers waived application fees, direct transcript submissions, and automatic financial aid consideration, making it easier than ever for LRSD seniors to pursue higher education and achieve their academic goals. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity here: https://ualr.edu/admissions.
LRSD/UA-Little Rock Connection Also Means Continuing Ed Opportunities for Employees
Community Invited to Mabelvale Elementary for a Back to School Bash
Get ready for the new school year at our Back to School Community Bash on August 3, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mabelvale Elementary. All LRSD students in attendance will receive school supplies. Don't miss this exciting event to kick off the school year!
On July 27th, head over to Otter Creek Community Church at 10 a.m., for a fun-filled Back 2 School Bash! Enjoy music, entertainment, and free food while students receive free backpacks and school supplies. Don't miss the food pantry giveaway event as well!
Back-to-School Bash at JA Fair
Experience the electrifying energy of "Footloose" as it lights up the stage from July 9 to 28! Adapted from the beloved film, this thrilling musical features new songs alongside Oscar-nominated classics, capturing the essence of youthful exuberance and the importance of understanding and forgiveness. Prepare for a captivating journey through themes of empowerment and community, in a production that promises to resonate with audiences of all ages. Get tickets here.
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