April is
National Financial Literacy Month
National Poetry Month
National Autism Awareness Month
National Jazz Appreciation Month
April 1 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
April 2 - ACT Test
Autism Awareness Day
Ramadan Begins
April 3-9 - National Library Week
April 5 - Marking Period 3 Report Cards (Available Online/Sent Home)
Special Board Meeting/Public Comment, 5:30 p.m.
April 14 - Board Agenda Meeting
Special Board Meeting/Public Comment, 5:30 p.m.
April 14 - Board Agenda Meeting
April 19 - ViPS' An Evening for the Stars (See flyer below for more details)
Poore's Big Heart Earns Him AHA Award Recognition
Forest Heights' Charlotte Stotts - Small but Mighty
Who says children can't make a big impact? Forest Heights STEM 5th grader Charlotte Stotts organized and raised over $1,000.00 for goods to create homeless care packages to donate to local organizations. Her sponsor says she spent many hours researching, planning, and organizing for this project. With help from the entire Jr. Beta Club, she was able to organize and stuff the bags.
LRSD Students Introduce Mayor Frank Scott During State of the City Address!
Come Celebrate LRSD Volunteers with VIPS
Please RSVP by April 15th Using the QR Code Above.Have You Checked Out the 2022 Artistry in the Rock Virtual Gallery?
Artistry in the Rock is a celebration and showcase of LRSD student talent in the performing and visual arts. The them of this year's showcase is "What If... A Kaleidoscope of Possibilities". Students created bodies of work with that exact question in mind, "What if?". The Fine Arts Department worked diligently to create a unique, virtual exhibition to showcase the many talents of our district's promising young artists. Click here to to view the illustrious work of our students, Pre-K-12. Here's a little preview of their work here:
Pre-K
"Not A Box - Fish Tank" - Erika A., Carver Magnet ECC
Elementary
The Northern Lights - Britney, 5th Grade Booker Elementary
Middle School
"A Stormy Night" - Jazmin, 8th Grade Pinnacle View
High School
Storytime with Pastors -
Washington Elementary
The Little Rock School District is big on literacy! We are always looking for ways to get our students to develop a passion for reading. Storytime with Pastors is one of our many initiatives designed to instill that passion in our little ones. This week students at Washington Elementary were paid a visit from the faith-based community - members volunteer to read to students as part of the Volunteers in Public Schools program. You can watch a video from that visit here.
Speaking of Reading Initiatives - Check Out Our Book Recommendation of the Month
We continue our student reading initiative where we send a student book recommendation to every elementary school media center each month. Students are encouraged to email Superintendent Mike Poore and pitch him their book suggestion. A photo like the one above will be displayed in a visible area in the media center to help get our students to develop a love for reading.
Teachers and parents, help get your students excited about the possibility of having their picture and book recommendation featured in their schools' media center for an entire month! Additionally, the selected student's recommendation will also be prominently featured at the Hillary Clinton Children's Library.
This month's book recommendation, "Maya Angelou Poems", is by 4th grade Stephens Elementary student Kelsey Montgomery. During her interview, Kelsey explains in her own words what she loves about "Maya Angelou Poems" and why she feels a personal connection to this work.
Don't Forget... One Rock One Book Campaign Officially Underway!
One Rock One Book is an initiative where Pre-K -5th grade students across the district unite to read the same book. This year's book is Lunch Money by Andrew Clements for K-5; while pre-K students are reading Just Saving My Money by Mercer Mayer. These books teach students the importance of being financially responsible and saving at a young age. One Rock One Book 2022 will also give students a chance to compete by creating a food truck business plan. If they win, they will be selected to work with a group of entrepreneurs to create Little Rock School District's very own food truck! For more information, watch the One Rock One Book promo video to learn how to get your student(s) involved!
Here's How Romine ECC Kicked Off
One Rock One Book at Their School
At Romine ECC, students kicked off their campaign with a visit from Marsha the Money Tree. A special thank you goes out to their community partner, Marsha Davis, Bank Manager at Centennial Bank. Students learned about saving and rocked out to “Because I’m Saving” along with their dollar wearing Principal Tyrone Harris! Goals were set for the pre-K classes and Romine ECC's donations will go to Our House.
LRSD Continues to Celebrate Moms with Moms Matter "Spin to Win" Gift Giveaway
This past Wednesday, we hosted spin-the-wheel gift giveaway as an exciting way to celebrate our fabulous moms and mother figures. We entered the names of the moms who attended the Moms Matter lunch just before spring break onto a wheel and watched in anticipation to see who would be randomly selected as lucky winners! Thank you again all the awesome moms/mother figures who support LRSD! We hope you enjoyed our Moms Matter event and look forward to celebrating with you in person next year! Congrats to all the winners! Watch the entire video here.
Paola Carolina Castellanos was the grand prize winner - $250 Kroger Gift Card
Sheilah Shumpert was the winner of a $50 Dillard's Gift Card
Celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day at Romine Early Childhood Center
Today, is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and Romine Early Childhood Center would like to send a special "Thank You" to their wonderful paraprofessionals. They make a huge difference every day! Children count with you, but teachers count on you! Thank you for being amazing, helpful supportive, encouraging, motivating and knowledgeable. A shout out to all of our parapros!
Important Mask Guidance Reminder
Today is the Deadline:
Jazz in the Park
Soup Sunday 2022
Sharing on behalf of our partners - a tasty fundraiser to benefit local children and families:
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for one of Central Arkansas's most beloved events. Get your tickets today for Soup Sunday on April 10, 2022! We can’t wait to see you and yours at our new location: The Venue at Westwind in NLR. We'll sample soup and party from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. We are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our guests and will be monitoring CDC guidelines for additional protocols.
Don’t miss out on great soups, kids' activities and our silent auction with lots of fun specialty items! Best of all, there’s no more important cause: the future of Arkansas’s kids. Proceeds benefit AACF’s work to ensure that all children have the resources and opportunities they need to lead healthy, productive lives and to reach their full potential.
Individual tickets are $35. Kids 5-17 are $10. Patron tickets are $60. Sponsorships start at $300.
We’d love to have you join us as a sponsor! Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals can sponsor Soup Sunday – and so can you! Here are the sponsorship levels. Email Fran Carter fcarter@aradvocates.org or call 501-454-5014 for more information
A Celebration of Music From the Heart
Disney on Ice Dream Big Coming to Little Rock!
Event Information
Simmons Bank Arena
1 Simmons Bank Arena Dr., North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Pricing: $22, $32, $47, $57 and $72 (plus applicable service charges)
Phone: 501-975-9000
Join the fearless Moana and the greatest demigod that ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Día de los Muertos to the ice. Get tangled up in Rapunzel’s hair-raising quest to see the floating lights. Travel to the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in a dramatic retelling of the sisterly love that saved a kingdom. And discover the strength, bravery and kindness that inspired generation after generation with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella.
While delivering the same magical experiences guests expect from Disney On Ice, Feld Entertainment is continuing Guest Wellness Enhancements to help keep families safe at its live events. Feld Entertainment is working closely with venue partners to establish and follow COVID-19 health and safety standards in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines.
Show Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 14 – 7:30pm
(Opening Night Discount on select tickets for $17)
Friday, April 15 – 7:30pm
Baby Shark Live 2022 Splash Tour
Event Information
1 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Pricing: Various
Phone: 501-975-9000
Pinkfong and Round Room Live are proud to announce that Baby Shark Live!, the fully immersive concert experience, will continue to splash across North America beginning in February 2022. The hit show will tour selected markets including North Little Rock on April 26 at 6pm.
Deadline to Earn Classroom Supplies and Support AHA Approaching
In honor of Heart Month, the American Heart Association is launching a new opportunity for teachers to earn classroom supplies while helping save lives! Teachers and staff can create a personal page to share with friends and family. If you raise donations (levels listed below), you can earn classroom supplies! The best part is if you have donated for a Go Red shirt, that $25 will count towards your donations!
STEP 1: Text DHCLRSD to 71777
STEP 2: Create a personal page
STEP 3: Share your page with friends & family to raise donations for the American Heart Association for the chance to earn supplies!
BUNDLE LEVELS INCLUDE:
RAISE $100: Earn 1 Bundle
RAISE $250: Earn 3 Bundles
RAISE $500: Earn 5 Bundles
RAISE $1000: Earn 10 Bundles
The final day for donations is April 8th!
Mark Your Calendars for Kids Fest
Kids Fest Little Rock comes to the Statehouse Convention Center on Friday, April 15th, and Saturday, April 16th! Featuring minifigure displays, bounce houses, costumed heroes, princesses, community organizations, video games, tabletop games, a nerf battle maze, photo ops, and so much more!
Little Rock Zoo Presents Breakfast with a Twist
The Little Rock Zoo's Breakfast series, Breakfast With a Twist, has returned! Guests will enjoy a boxed continental breakfast at the Elephant Stage and a special keeper talk on a featured animal. After breakfast, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy a painting session with Painting with a Twist staff! Following that, all guests are invited to stay and explore the Zoo.
*All guests must be 6 years old or older.
April 9 - Orangutan
May 14 - Colobus Monkey
June 11 – Baby Rhino calf, Kevin, and mom, Andazi
July 9 - Tiger
August 13 – Macaw
September 10- Penguins
Email: Zooevents@littlerock.gov for price and other details
