The Delta Classic for Literacy Essay Contest had many participants from LRSD elementary schools. The prizes given were 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies for the district winners and medallions for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the school winners. Certificates were given to all classroom participants. Football tickets went given to all students in the three winning schools: Romine (1st place) Forest Park (2nd Place) and David O’Dodd (third place). The school winners received desk reading lamps and Merrill dictionaries by “Lights for Literacy” to use to read and study at home. The district winners enjoyed riding in the convertibles at the Delta Classic for Literacy Parade the morning prior to the game.
Thanks to President Fitz Hill, Dr. Sadie Mitchell, Associate Superintendent of LRSD, Karen James, Director of Literacy in LRSD, judges, scorers, and administrators in the Little Rock School District that helped make this possible. Over 1,000 tickets were given to elementary students who perhaps had never been to a football game at War Memorial Stadium. The three students, Marquise Crosby, Ann Rayburn and Devyn Bates, along with principals Lillie Scull, Theresa Ketcher and Katina Ray were recognized at half-time at the game between UAPB and Langston University.
Entries for month: October 2011
Pre-Kindergarten students arrived at school ready for a regular school day, but were surprised by some awesome community helpers! FBI agents, a martial arts instructor, a barber, a chef, and an author all volunteered their time to share their professions with the children. The children were delighted to participate in each community helper presentation.
Parents and students enjoyed McDermott's first ever family science night. Dr.Tony Hall, Chair of the Physics Department at UALR, worked with students using a telescope and other scientific equipment. Students rotated through learning centers in the outdoor courtyard, where they observed sun spots, viewed the sun using special glasses, and inspected space rocks. Students also conducted a number of experiments, while parents were able to shop at the space themed book fair.
Fifty tenth grade biology students at J.A. Fair High School visited the Witt Stephen’s nature center in downtown Little Rock. The students completed a class on fish biology and anatomy, explored exhibits of the natural regions of Arkansas, viewed wildlife native to Arkansas, including fish, alligators and turtles. They also took a walk through a wetland environment, on the Bill Clark wetland trail, adjacent to the Clinton Library. Students were given lessons on the importance of recycling, cleaning up litter, conservation and the abundant wildlife resources of Arkansas. This was a rewarding experience that enriched their exposure to various animal kingdoms as well as to the biological diversity of their state.
