LRSD News

Gibbs Elementary managed an almost impossible feat at the recent Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee, having three teams from one small school represented in the competition.

Opening ceremony, Gibbs Gizmos, Top:Sam Tiplett, Noah Wilcoxson, Melina Wilkins, Juliana Pinson, Rhonda Adams, Bottom: Ben Pullen, Artem Apostolov, Becket O'Brien

Destination Imagination, Inc. is an extraordinary non-profit organization that provides educational programs for students to learn and experience creativity, teamwork and problem solving. Every year, they reach 125,000 students across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries. Destination Imagination, their core program, is an educational program in which student teams solve open-ended Challenges and present their solutions at Tournaments. Teams are tested to think on their feet, work together and devise original solutions that satisfy the requirements of the Challenges. Participants gain more than just basic knowledge and skills—they learn to unleash their imaginations and take unique approaches to problem solving.(according to Destination Imagination's website)

Ta da moment after instant challenge - Gravity Defiers, back: I'mani Jackson, Joseph Massirer, Emma Hall, front: Alex Lein, Leah Greenfield, Jennifer Song

In addition, the Gibbs Go Green team placed 14th out of 54 international teams in their category and are now spotlighted on the Ozark Water Project website.  They also have a well in Kenya named after them in honor of their service project. The Gibbs Gizmos also placed 16th out of 78 international teams in their category, won first place in the instant challenge category, were invited onstage at closing ceremonies in front of 28,000 people, and received medals for their accomplishment.

The Carver Cardinal Chaos team also represented the district well, placing 12th out of 54 teams. The teams were asked to build equipment that could transport parts to an assembly area then assemble the parts into products and get them delivered.

"I learned to think outside the box, I learned teamwork, problem solving, creativity," said Druv Modi.

Click on this link to see a KATV feature on Carver.

Gibbs and Carver, you've made us proud!

Go ninja - gravity defiers, clockwise, Joseph Massirer, Jennifer Song, Emma Hall, Alex Lein, I'mani Jackson, Leah Greenfield

Travel to Globals - Go Green Team - back row: Helen Wedaman, Amanda Brown, front row:  Ava Horton, Dorothy Johnson

Closing ceremonies, Gravity Defiers: L to R Shannon Hall (team manager), Imani Jackson, Jennifer Song, Emma Hall

The whole Gibbs group Gibbs Gizmos, Go Green Team, Gravity Defiers.

Nearly 70 LRSD employees retired from the district this year. Retirees were honored with a reception on May, 8, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Dr. Morris Holmes, LRSD superintendent, offered words of congratulations to the group. In addition to receiving certificates of appreciation for their years of service, honorees were also presented gift bags. A special thank you to all retirees for your commitment to LRSD and its students.

To see entire photo gallery of event, go to LRSD’s FACEBOOK page.

The LRSD Calendar At-A-Glance for 2012-2013 has been released and is now available in both english and spanish versions.  Please click on the links below to view.

Little Rock School District 2012-2013 Calendar-At-A-Glance
Distrito Escolar de Little Rock Calendario 2012-2013

The last day of school for students at Bale Elementary and Felder Alternative Learning Academy will be Thursday, May 31, 2012.  The last day of school for teachers will be Friday, June 1, 2012.   Parents who have questions should contact their respective campuses:   Bale, (501) 447-3600 or Felder, (501) 447-4200.

LRSD Elementary Summer Programs - 2012

Click here for a table of elementary summer programs (PDF)

LRSD Summer Elementary Literacy Program 
Students who are identified as Basic and Below Basic in literacy in grades K,1, 2, 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to attend a Summer Literacy Tutoring Program receiving services in reading and writing. Students will also participate in an integrated arts and physical activity program that features literacy standards taught through the arts.  The program will start June 11 through July 13, from 7:30-2:30, Monday through Friday.  July 4 will be a holiday. Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided.
 
The host sites and participating schools are listed below:
 
Washington Summer School Site – (Booker, Carver, Gibbs, King, Rockefeller, Stephens, Washington)
Terry Summer School Site – (Brady, Forest Park, Fulbright, Jefferson, McDermott, Pulaski Heights, Roberts, Terry, Williams)
Mabelvale Summer School Site – (Baseline, Chicot, Dodd, Geyer Springs, Mabelvale, Otter Creek, Watson)
Franklin Summer School Site – (Bale, Franklin, Meadowcliff, Romine, Western Hills, Wakefield, Wilson)
 
ESL Summer Camp Can Do and Literacy Program
Camp Can-Do is an innovative new English Language Development Summer program created specifically for English learners and designed to help meet students’ needs. It is based on a research and standards-based ELD program, Santillana’s - Intensive English.  The program also integrates the use of computer-based language learning opportunities with Rosetta Stone.
 
Camp Can-Do takes students on an imaginary journey to summer camp and teaches them both social and academic English through fun, student centered lessons and resources.  This program is being offered to LRSD students in grades K through 5 (2011-2012 SY) who are identified as beginners or at the intermediate level for English language acquisition.  The students might also only have two years or less of formal education in an English-only environment. 
 
The program will be operated at Bale Elementary School and will operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with lunch and transportation provided by the district.  Applications have been provided to principals and ESL coordinators at our district schools. The applications are provided both in English and Spanish and with telephone contact information for bilingual personnel (ESL Department), if parents have additional questions.
 
Two additional components have been included this year – a focus on reading, writing and literacy development for students who can communicate orally and may have more than two years of English language learning; and enrichment in the arts during the afternoons. Students will have extended learning opportunities for music education, art that is reflective of diverse cultures, physical education integrating literacy and math, folkloric dance, and drama. 
 
David O. Dodd Summer Enrichment Camp 2012
 
This free camp is designed for students currently in grades 2-4 who are identified as proficient or advanced in literacy and math. The theme for the camp will be “Treasure Island”.  Students will unlock educational treasures dealing with ocean life, the life of a pirate, and historical voyages. This camp embeds science, literacy, math, and social studies within its curriculum.  The camp will take place June 11th-22nd from 8 a.m.—1 p.m. at David O. Dodd.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. Please call (501) 447-4300 for additional information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Middle School Literacy Lab
Middle School Literacy Lab is a program designed for students currently in 5th grade who will enter 6th grade.  The program will be held at Mabelvale Middle School from June 5 - June 28, 2012,   9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.
 
The purpose of the Middle School Literacy Lab is to help your child increase their level of proficiency in reading comprehension. This will be completed through word study, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. There will also be hands-on activities and projects for the students. Master teachers and instructional coaches will be on staff to provide individual, small group, and whole group instruction to ensure the students receive the most effective instruction needed to be successful in middle school.
 Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, please contact Renee Dawson at (501) 447-3334. Completed applications can be emailed to renee.dawson@lrsd.org.
Summer Laureate University for Youth - Booker Arts Magnet
Summer Laureate University for Youth (SLUFY) is an educational program for students in Kindergarten – 8th grades that provides unique learning experiences for high-ability students to explore and expand their talents and abilities. The program offers a variety of classes taught by a staff that includes graduate students seeking masters degrees in teaching the gifted and talented, certified master teachers, and other experts. 
 
SLUFY presents high-ability students a unique, enriched opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences under the guidance of enthusiastic teachers while meeting other talented students and developing friendships. 
 
The program will operate in July at Booker Arts Magnet. Information can be found at http://ualr.edu/slufy/index.php/home/2011-location/ 
 
Math Journeys – Martin Luther King Elementary
 
The Little Rock School District is pleased to offer rising 6th grade students an opportunity to participate in the 2012 Math Journeys Summer School Program at M.L. King.  This exciting 18 day engineering/mathematics summer school enrichment program has been expressly designed to strengthen and enhance the math and science skills of upcoming middle school students. 
 
The mathematical focus will be fractions and measurement as students engage in a variety of high-interest problem-solving activities and engineering design tasks.  Students will work individually and in teams to build their confidence in tackling non-routine complex tasks that will develop and foster critical and creative thinking skills.  Students will work with highly qualified teachers and coaches to build a rigorous, exciting, learning atmosphere that will take into account all learning styles and interests.  
 
Program dates are June 6-June 29, 8:45-1:00pm daily.   Applications are due April 25th.  Transportation is provided. A large healthy snack will be provided daily at 11am.
 
Otter Creek Elementary – 21st Century Summer Program – Grades K-4
PRIMETIME (21st Century grant) is a summer program for fifty Otter Creek students.  Targeted students include those who are falling below proficiency in literacy.  Program dates are June 11 through June 29 from 8:30 – 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. The program will be aligned with the district’s elementary literacy summer program. The PRIMETIME teachers will participate in the district’s literacy professional development and implement the summer literacy component.  Additional students will participate in enrichment activities including a multimedia class, music and physical activity.
 Terry Elementary – 21st Century Summer Program – Grades 3-5 
Tiger Team (21st Century grant) is a summer program for fifty Terry Elementary students.  Program dates are June 11 through July 13 from, 8:00 to 2:30.  The program will include both an academic focused on literacy as well as an enrichment program. Students will enjoy art, music, physical activities and technology throughout the program. Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. 
 
Franklin Elementary – 21st Century Summer Program – Grades 3-5 
Franklin’s (21st Century grant) is a summer program for fifty Franklin Elementary students.  Program dates are June 11 through July 13 from, 8:00 to 2:30.  The program will include both an academic focused on literacy as well as an enrichment program. Students will enjoy art, music, physical activities and technology throughout the program. Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. 
 
Mabelvale Elementary – 21st Century Summer Program – Grades 3-5 
Mabelvale’s (21st Century grant) is a summer program for fifty Mabelvale Elementary students.  Program dates are June 11 through July 13 from, 8:00 to 2:30.  The program will include both an academic focused on literacy as well as an enrichment program. Students will enjoy art, music, physical activities and technology throughout the program. Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. 
 
City of LR Summer Recreation Sites  
The City of Little Rock parks and Recreation will offer a summer program beginning on Monday, June 11 – Thursday, August 2 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day.  Baseline, Brady, Fulbright, Romine and Wakefield will serve as host schools.  The program will serve 750 students in the greater Little Rock area.  Salandria Jackson (501/371-6859) from the City of Little Rock is the Program Coordinator.

LRSD Secondary Schools
Summer Programs
2012

Click here for a table of secondary summer school programs (PDF)

ACC 
Senior Credit Recovery   The district provides high school students in grade 12 to recover (1) course credit at Accelerated Learning Center.  Program dates are June 4 – July 3 (8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) Instruction is delivered through the use of a computerized-instruction program, PLATO.  Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.

Click here for credit recovery announcement (PDF)

Adult Ed
Extended School   This 12 month program is an extended school year.  Program dates are June 4 – July 26th from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


Central
High School Credit Recovery    This program provides students grades 9 -11 the opportunity to recover course credit(s) for failed courses. Instruction is delivered through a computerized-instruction program; NovaNET.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 18.  Hours will be 8:00 until 5:00.  Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.

Literacy Summer Bridge    In-coming 9th graders to Central High School have an opportunity to participate in a free week-long writing workshop.  This workshop is designed for students who need help constructing paragraphs in response to reading and who would like to be enrolled in Pre-AP English. These students will be taught the Jane Shaeffer method of writing a generative paragraph. Students will be tracked using formative assessment data, classroom grades, and personal interviews. These students will also be tracked throughout their career at Central High School and hopefully beyond to college degree attainment.

Math Summer Bridge   In-coming 9th graders to Central High School have an opportunity to participate in sessions focused on preparing students for Algebra 1.  This free, week-long program will focus on all essential skills needed for success in Algebra 1 and beyond.  We plan to track our students using formative assessment data, classroom grades, and personal interviews. These students will be tracked throughout their career at Central High School and hopefully beyond to college degree attainment.

 
Hall
High School Credit Recovery    This program provides students grades 9 -11 the opportunity to recover course credit(s) for failed courses. Instruction is delivered through a computerized-instruction program; NovaNET.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 18.  Hours will be 8:00 until 5:00.  Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.

ESL Summer Institute (21st CCLC grant)   The Hall High ESL Summer Institute provides English language learners the opportunity to continue practicing English skills over the summer. The Institute provides daily practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English through whole group, one-on-one, and computer based instruction. The program serves incoming 9th graders through seniors who are assigned to Hall. The three week session begins June 11 and ends June 29. Hours will be 9:00 until 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided.  Students will earn a ½ credit as an English Language Arts elective.

Algebra I On-Track Program (SLC grant)   The Algebra I On-Track program will provide the second semester of Algebra I for students who were enrolled in the Restart Algebra I class during the spring semester.  The three week program will provide the 60 seat hours that are necessary to earn the ½ credit of Algebra I so that students will be able to enroll in Geometry for the Fall Semester of 2012. 

This will put the student back “on track” for math courses.  The program will begin June 11 and end June 29.  Hours will be 9:00 until 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. 

ESL Grade Recovery (SIG grant)   This  program will provide an opportunity for ESL students to recover credit in Algebra II, Physical Science, ESL Social Studies and Civics/Economics.  Traditional grade recovery during summer school is provided through a computer-based program, NovaNet, which requires students to read at grade level.  ESL students do not have this level of English proficiency and require a teacher to provide more personalized learning.  The program will serve 9th graders through seniors who are assigned to Hall.  There will be two 2-week sessions (each session will provide ½ credit) that will begin on June 11 and end on July 6.  Hours will be 9:00 until 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Geometry On-Track (SIG grant)   This program will provide the second semester of Geometry for students who were enrolled in the restart Geometry class during the spring semester.  The three week program will provide the 60 seat hours that are necessary to earn the ½ credit of Geometry so that students will be able to enroll in Algebra II for the Fall Semester of 2012.  This will put the student back “on track” for math courses.  The program will begin June 11 and end June 29.  Hours will be 9:00 until 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

Living Hope    Living Hope works with students that need additional support learning to use self-control.  The summer session will allow case workers to spend extended amounts of time working on behavior modification and with cognitive therapy. Focus will be placed on appropriate behavior. Games and activities, individual and group discussion, and daily goals to help students plan and follow through with appropriate decisions are techniques that will be developed and refined. Instruction will occur in small group (1:6 ratios) settings with field trips and special outings planned for students that are able to accomplish daily goals. Living Hope also partners with families to assist with and support student progress. Program dates TBA from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Summer Music Program    This program is for rising 6th – 8th graders from Pulaski County.  Students will participate in a six week instructional program that will conclude with an end of program concert to highlight skills learned.  Daily breakfast (8:30 a.m.) and lunch (12:30 p.m.) will be provided.  This program is free of charge and open to all youth of Pulaski County. The program will begin June 18 and end July 26.  Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Hamilton
High School Credit Recovery    This program provides students grades 9 -11 the opportunity to recover course credit(s) for failed courses. Instruction is delivered through a computerized-instruction program; PLATO.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 18.  Hours will be 8:00 until 5:00.  Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.


J. A. Fair
High School Credit Recovery    This program provides students grades 9 -11 the opportunity to recover course credit(s) for failed courses. Instruction is delivered through a computerized-instruction program; NovaNET.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 18.  Hours will be 8:00 until 5:00.   Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.

ASCEND    The ASCEND Camp is a summer program for 40 incoming tenth graders.  Targeted students include those who are falling below proficiency in math and/or literacy. Program dates are June 11 through June 29 from 9:00 to 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast and lunch will be provided. The program will feature a literacy and math tutorial program as well as cultural and social, youth development, and career development components.  Students will participate in an intense literacy lab and math basics lab for Geometry prep on a 120 minutes rotation basis four days a week.  Friday will be reserved for field trips that focus on cultural, recreational and career activities to promote a positive community setting with innovative enrichment opportunities.

Algebra I On-Track Program (SLC grant)   The Algebra I On-Track program will provide the second semester of Algebra I for students who were enrolled in the Restart Algebra I class during the spring semester.  The three week program will provide the 60 seat hours that are necessary to earn the ½ credit of Algebra I so that students will be able to enroll in Geometry for the Fall Semester of 2012.  This will put the student back “on track” for math courses.  The program will begin June 11 and end June 29.  Hours will be 9:00 until 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided. 

Geometry On-Track (SIG Grant)   This program will provide the second semester of Geometry for students who were enrolled in the restart Geometry class during the spring semester.  The three week program will provide the 60 seat hours that are necessary to earn the ½ credit of Geometry so that students will be able to enroll in Algebra II for the Fall Semester of 2012.  This will put the student back “on track” for math courses.  The program will begin June 11 and end June 29.  Hours will be 9:00 until 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

McClellan    
High School Credit Recovery    This program provides students grades 9 -11 the opportunity to recover course credit(s) for failed courses. Instruction is delivered through a computerized-instruction program; NovaNET.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 18.  Hours will be 8:00 until 5:00.  Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.

21st CCLC Global Village Learning Village   McClellan will offer a summer program that combines both academic and enrichment activities. Students will participate in literacy and math activities daily.  The enrichment activities will offer an array of program designed around the International Studies theme.  Students will study the cultures and crafts of the world and will develop a greater understanding of their world and the people who occupy it.  Program dates are June 11 – July 3 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Breakfast, lunch and transportation will be provided.


Parkview
High School Credit Recovery    This program provides students grades 9 -11 the opportunity to recover course credit(s) for failed courses. Instruction is delivered through a computerized-instruction program; NovaNET.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 18.  Hours will be 8:00 until 5:00.   Transportation will not be provided.  Tuition is required.

ACT Readiness Program   The purpose of this program is to improve students ACT scores.  Rising students in grades 9, 10, 11 for the 2012-13 school year that have taken the ACE, PLAN or EXPLORE test are eligible.

Click here for the middle school summer school announcement (PDF)

Cloverdale
Summer Space Camp   This program will serve approximately 125 of next year’s 7th and 8th grade students.   The curriculum will include a thematic approach designed to encourage proficiency and career awareness in fields of mathematics, aerospace science and other sciences. Program dates are June 11 – July 6 with July 4th being a holiday. Program hours are 9:00 – 1:00.  Transportation, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.

Dunbar
21st CCLC Global Village Learning Village   Dunbar will offer a summer program that combines both academic and enrichment activities. Students will participate in literacy and math activities daily.  The enrichment activities will offer an array of program designed around the International Studies theme.  Students will study the cultures and crafts of the world and will develop a greater understanding of their world and the people who occupy it.  Program dates are June 11 – June 29 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Breakfast, lunch and transportation will be provided.

Forest Heights
Living Hope    Living Hope works with students that need additional support learning to use self-control.  The summer session will allow case workers to spend extended amounts of time working on behavior modification and with cognitive therapy. Focus will be placed on appropriate behavior. Games and activities, individual and group discussion, and daily goals to help students plan and follow through with appropriate decisions are techniques that will be developed and refined. Instruction will occur in small group (1:6 ratios) settings with field trips and special outings planned for students that are able to accomplish daily goals. Living Hope also partners with families to assist with and support student progress. Program dates June 11 – 28, July 9 – 26, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.


New Beginnings Behavioral Health Services (NBBHS) This programs offers comprehensive treatment that addresses behavioral, emotional, and social skill problems exhibited by children and adolescents.  The summer program will be held June 4th – July 31st from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday – Thursday (8-weeks).  The program will be composed of a set of evidence-based treatments incorporated into a therapeutic day setting.  The students will be instructed by Mental Health Professionals, Mental Health Paraprofessionals and Day Technicians (1:8 ratios).  Group activities will include behavioral modification sessions which focus on treatment of problem behaviors as well as recreationally-based, age appropriate games and group activities.  Individual sessions will focus on problem solving and social skills; improving self-esteem by developing competencies in areas necessary for daily life; and developing the students ability to follow instructions.  Field trips and special outings will also take place for students who achieve their weekly goal expectations.  The overall goal of the summer program is to assist the students and parents with identifying negative behaviors and replace those behaviors with pro-social skills that can be utilized throughout the upcoming school year.  


Henderson
Middle School Summer School   This program is for students in grades 6 - 8 who require remediation and will be held at Henderson Magnet Middle School.  Program dates are June 14 – July 18 (Monday - Friday) with Wednesday, July 4th being a holiday.  Program hours are 7:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. (one subject) and 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (two subjects/extended day).  Transportation and breakfast will be provided.  Lunch will be provided to extended day students only.  Students from Felder will attend at Henderson.

21st CCLC/JABG Summer Program    Henderson will partner with Let Our Violence End (LOVE) and the Pulaski County Youth Service (JABG) to provide the Summer Enrichment Camp during the weeks of June 11 – June 28 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  The camp will serve incoming 6th graders, 7th and 8th graders.  The camp will offer a brief introduction to the subjects of English, Algebra and Science.  The program also includes an enrichment component which is geared toward character education. Recreational and enrichment activities will be offered. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.


Mabelvale
Living Hope    Living Hope works with students that need additional support learning to use self-control.  The summer session will allow case workers to spend extended amounts of time working on behavior modification and with cognitive therapy. Focus will be placed on appropriate behavior. Games and activities, individual and group discussion, and daily goals to help students plan and follow through with appropriate decisions are techniques that will be developed and refined. Instruction will occur in small group (1:6 ratios) settings with field trips and special outings planned for students that are able to accomplish daily goals. Living Hope also partners with families to assist with and support student progress. Program dates June 11 – 28, July 9 – 26, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Literacy Lab   This programs targeted focus is on 5th grade students from the Southwest area. The goal is to increase literacy proficiency of students scoring basic and below basic in literacy on the 2011 ACTAAP exam through targeted intervention in all components of literacy including word study, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, grammar, writing, and oral language.  The session begins June 5 – June 28th from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Breakfast & lunch will be provided. 

Mann
No Programs Scheduled To Date


Pulaski Heights
21st CCLC Global Village Learning Village   PHMS will offer a summer program that combines both academic and enrichment activities. Students will participate in literacy and math activities daily.  The program will begin June 14 and end July 3.  Hours will be from 9:00 – 1:00. The enrichment activities will offer an array of program designed around the International Studies theme.  Students will study the cultures and crafts of the world and will develop a greater understanding of their world and the people who occupy it.  Breakfast, lunch and transportation will be provided.

Most of us take 25 minutes to watch our favorite television show. Take 25 minutes to talk to your children about safety.

The City of Little Rock Police Department via the Neighborhood Watch Program has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Central Arkansas Library System, Little Rock School District and Central Arkansas Water to bring the Take 25 Initiative. Take 25 is a national child safety campaign that encourages parents and guardians to take time to talk to their children about ways to stay safer. Take 25 promotes an ongoing dialogue between children, families and communities about child safety.

For more information, visit the LRSD Child Safety page or www.lrpolice.org

The Little Rock School District congratulates Bridget Sweetser Shinn for being recognized as the Little Rock School District Teacher of the Year.

We also celebrate Keith Richardson, Natalie Holliman and Sarah Jane Relano for representing the teachers of the Little Rock School District in the High, Middle and Elementary schools of the Little Rock School District.

Bridget Sweetser Shinn, Recipient of 2012 Marian G. Lacey Educator of the Year

Keith Richardson, Central High, LRSD High School Teacher of the Year

Natalie L. Holliman, Dunbar Magnet, LRSD Middle School Teacher of the Year

Sarah Jane Relano, Williams Magnet, LRSD Elementary Teacher of the Year

Click on this link for more information.

(excerpt from "Within My Power" by Forest Witcraft)

One Hundred Years from now
It will not matter
what kind of car I drove,
What kind of house I lived in,
how much money was in my bank account
nor what my clothes looked like.
But the world may be a better place because
I was important in the life of a child.

LRSD Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Please tell a teacher you appreciate them.