Friday Highlights 11.11.22

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Diabetes Month
Military Family Month 
National Alzheimer's Disease Month 
National Career Development Month
National Native American Heritage Month

November 11:           Veterans Day

November 13 - 19:   American Education Week
November 14:           Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Beam-Signing
                                   Ceremony/Community Connections & Conversations                                             
                                  5:30 

November 15:           ViPS 25th Annual Jane Mendel Reading Day

November 17:           School Board Meeting @ 5:30

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day. Today we honor all those who served.

Don't Forget to Show Your "LRSD" Patriot Support Tonight

Don't forget to show your support for Parkview tomorrow night! All tickets must be purchased in advance online: https://gofan.co/app/events/776152?schoolId=AAA

You may also use the QR code shown in the flyer above. Go Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School- LRSD!

Enjoyed Fellowshipping with LRSD Grandparents/Guardians Today

Our LRSD Grandparents/Guardians Luncheon was a huge success today.  Guests enjoyed a great lunch from Edwards' Food Giant Catering Department and visited with Supt. Dr. Jermall Wright!  Plus, they took home some pretty cool prizes, too!  Thanks for supporting LRSD!

LRSD's Health Services Team Earns Top Recognition at 110th Annual ARNA Gala

During last weekend's 110th ARNA Gala, LRSD was nominated for the Nurse Led Team award! Health Services director Jacqueline McEuen was nominated for the ARNA Daisy Nurse Leader award! Nurse Rae Rice (Parkview) and Jaime Gill (Roberts) were nominated for the ARNA Daisy Direct Care Nurse award with Nurse Gill being awarded as the recipient!

LRCH Principal & Sister Recognized for Service & Community Contributions

Please join us in congratulating Little Rock Central High Principal Nancy Rousseau and her sister Liz Lucker, jointly recognized as grand honorees at the 18th annual Jane B. Mendel Tikkun Olam Awards Ceremony. They were celebrated for their contributions to education and to the community! Mrs. Rousseau, you make your LRSD family proud!

LRSD 2022 Scholars Reception

This past Monday we honored our National Merit Semifinalists, Commended, and Principal's Scholars with our annual Scholars Reception. Attendees enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres, a live DJ, and a special program dedicated to the recognition of each scholar. Special thank you to our sponsor, Stephens Inc. for continued support.

Join Us in Congratulating the 2022 LULAC Scholarship recipients

LRSD students were among the recently recipients of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) scholarship.

Parkview's Senior Recognized by
Governor Asa Hutchinson

Congrats to Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School's Sadie Kirk, an ambassador for promoting awareness about epilepsy. For her outstanding work, she was recognized by Governor Asa Hutchinson, who also issued a proclamation declaring November "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" in Arkansas.

 

Junior Achievement AR Visits King Elementary

Thank you so much to Junior Achievement AR for coming out to King elementary to teach our students about financial literacy.

Make Sure You Stay Connected!

The final meeting of this quarter will be held Monday, November 14th at Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Rd., 5:30 p.m. In addition to sharing input that evening, the public will have an opportunity to sign a special construction beam that will be prominently featured at the new Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy.  Please scan the QR below to give us your feedback.

Family Matters Mental Wellness Retreat

Gibbs Prospective Open House

The Gingerbread Extravaganza is Back!

Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Parent & Family Engagement Events

Washington School-Based Health Clinic
 Waiting to See/Serve You!

Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, at noon.

GloWILD! Back by Popular Demand

Get tickets now for the larger-than-life light experience!  Have questions? Click here. 

Back by popular demand, GloWILD, made possible by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation, at the Little Rock Zoo is returning to illuminate the Little Rock Zoo. Available now through January 7, 2023!

A Magical Cirque Christmas

November 17, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.

Mark Your Calendars for Bright the Night

November 21, 2022

Capitol Plaza

422 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72201

Pricing: FREE

Phone: 501.375.0121

2022 Holiday Open House at Mosaic Templars

December 4, 2022

501 W. 9th St., Little Rock AR 7201

Pricing: FREE

Phone: 501.683.3593

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center's Holiday Open House returns this year! They will be celebrating the holiday season with events like Bearapy for kids, cocoa and carols and a special visit from Santa himself. Click here for more info.

Ballet Arkansas' Nutcracker Spectacular

December 9-11, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.

Friday Highlights 11.4.22

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Diabetes Month
Military Family Month 
National Alzheimer's Disease Month 
National Career Development Month
National Native American Heritage Month

November 4:        Registration Deadline for December ACT

November 5:        SAT Test

November 6:        Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 7:        Personnel Policy Committee @ 5:30

                              Rockefeller Flu Vaccine Clinic 9am - 11am

                              Stephens Flu Vaccine Clinic  12pm - 2pm

November 8:        Election Day

                              LR PTA Council Meeting 11am - 12:30pm

                              Geyer Springs Flu Vaccine Clinic 9am - 11am

                              Cloverdale Flue Vaccine Clinic 12:30pm - 2pm

November 9:        LRSWHS Flu Vaccine Clinic 9am - 11am

November 10:      Board Work Session @ 5:30 pm

                              Henderson Flu Vaccine Clinic 9am - 11am

                              Adult Education Flu Vaccine Clinic 12:30pm - 2pm

November 11:      Veterans Day

LRSD Superintendent Selected as One of Soiree's "Men on a Mission"

Join us in congratulating our superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright on being selected as one of Little Rock Soiree's 2022 "Men on a Mission"! Check out his feature on Soiree's website.

Parkview Senior McKenzie Landry Awarded Heisman High School Scholarship

We are also proud of Parkview Senior, McKenzie Landry for being awarded the Heisman High School Scholarship! The applicant pool consisted of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2023.

More than 5,700 students have been named school winners and will continue on for the chance to become state winners, National Finalists or National Winners. Send lots of luck McKenzie's way as she continues her journey to become the female National Winner and receive a $10,000 college scholarship! 

Central Graduate's Report to be Featured in PBS NewsHour Midterm Elections Special

LRCH graduate Insherah Qazi crafted a news package that examines low voter turnout and intvestigates why young people don't vote. Her report, which includes interviews with Young Democrats of Arkansas President Micah Wallace, Arkansas State Senator and Get Loud Arkansas! Founder Joyce Elliot and more, was featured in Student Reporting Lab's "We the Young People: Moments of Truth" Tuesday, November 1 on YouTube. You can check out the full video here.

Way to Go, Coach Ross!

Congrats, Coach Brian Ross - 2022 Arkansas High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year!

Academies of Central Arkansas Career Expo 

This past Wednesday, students had the opportunity to explore dozens of options during the inaugural Career Expo. Special shout-out to all of the businesses that interacted with what could be their future workforce.

LR Central National Honor Society Field Trip Deemed a Great Success

Last Friday, 37 Central High National Honor Society students took a field trip to the Food Bank, where they worked hard packing boxes to be distributed to families and bagging sweet potatoes into five-pound allotments. 

The volunteer coordinator said high schools volunteer all time, but he has never had a group work as hard or have as much fun as Central's students. They danced and sang along with the music that was playing in the warehouse; all in all, they packaged 465 boxes and 1,760 pounds of potatoes.  And they did it all with Tiger pride!  

Community Connections & Conversations

Yesterday's Community Connections & Conversations meeting was held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Thank you to the community members who came out to add their voices to the conversation. The agenda addressed LRSD's board goals, District priorities, and the implementation steps for the priorities. Make sure you come out to the next community meeting on Monday, November 14th at 5:30 at Life Line Baptist Church to share your input.  Meantime, here's a link to the presentation and the QR code for you to upload your feedback to a couple of questions.

Make Sure You Stay Connected!

The final meeting of this quarter will be held Monday, November 14th at Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Rd., 5:30 p.m. In addition to sharing input that evening, the public will have an opportunity to sign a special construction beam that will be prominently featured at the new Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy.  

Gibbs Prospective Open House

Chicot's November Community Café

UAMS Mobile MammoVan Will Visit Bale Elementary

The Gingerbread Extravaganza is Back!

Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Parent & Family Engagement Events

We're Still Selling SpirtFest Shirts!

 

Shirts are only $5! Drop by the Communications department at 

810 W. Markham between 8am-11am or 2pm-5pm 

to get your shirt.

Washington School-Based Health Clinic
 Waiting to See/Serve You!

Do You Have an Event/Information You Would Like Featured in Our Blog?

Fill out this media request form: https://lrsd.jotform.com/201056269402044?

Remember, the deadline for each week's submissions is Thursday, at noon.

Free Food 
Available While Supplies Last 

Ballet Arkansas' Nutcracker Spectacular

December 9-11, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.

A Magical Cirque Christmas

November 17, 2022

Robinson Center

426 W Markham, Little Rock, AR, 72201

Phone: 501.244.8800

Click here for more info.

Mark Your Calendars for Bright the Night

Capitol Plaza
November 21, 2022

422 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72201

Pricing: FREE

Phone: 5013750121

Join the holiday festivities November 21st on Capitol Plaza, at the corner of Capitol Ave. and Main St., where downtown will be lit up with the Bright the Night festival! Bright the Night is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages! Come meet Santa, sing some carols, and enjoy the snow! The event begins at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public. The holiday lights will be on display throughout the New Year.

GloWILD! Back By
 Popular Demand

 

Get tickets now for the larger-than-life light experience!  Have questions? click here 

Back by popular demand, GloWILD, made possible by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation, at the Little Rock Zoo is returning to illuminate the Little Rock Zoo.  Available now through January 7, 2023!