
🌸📸 Grandparents, it’s your time to shine! Enter our Grandparents Day Sweepstakes from Sept 13 - Sept 27, 2024, for a chance to win!! Snap a photo with your LRSD grandchild and upload it to www.LRSD.org/2024-GRANDPARENTS. Multiple entries are allowed and winners are selected randomly. Celebrate your special bond with us! 💜

As part of National Community School Coordinator Appreciation Week, today we’re highlighting Kaila Davis from Chicot Elementary and Early Childhood Center and Marthelle Hadley from Stephens Elementary! Thank you both for your dedication and hard work supporting our students and families! #CoordinatorsRock!



Our Scholars love being celebrated for applying the 7 habits school wide!!!


📚✨ Exciting News for All Parents and Guardians! ✨📚
We are thrilled to invite you to a special school program featuring the award-winning author and illustrator, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, on Thursday, September 26th! 🎨📖
Vanessa Brantley-Newton is known for her vibrant illustrations and captivating stories, and this is a fantastic opportunity for our students and their families to meet her in person! Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with a talented artist and celebrate the joy of reading.
Additionally, we’re offering a chance to purchase some of her amazing books in advance. 📚🛒 The order form has already been sent home, so be sure to check your child’s backpack and get your prepaid orders in soon!
We can’t wait to see you there and share this inspiring experience with you and your family. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable event!



Thank you Little Rock Church! On Friday, members of the Women's Ministry provided lunch and gift bags for the entire elementary and early childhood teaching staff! What a great Friday pick me up! Thanks for your support of our staff and school! We appreciate you!




🌸📸 Grandparents, it’s your time to shine! Enter our Grandparents Day Sweepstakes from Sept 13 - Sept 27, 2024, for a chance to win!! Snap a photo with your LRSD grandchild and upload it to www.LRSD.org/2024-GRANDPARENTS. Multiple entries are allowed and winners are selected randomly. Celebrate your special bond with us! 💜


This Saturday the LRSD Parent and Family Engagement Department will host a Back to School Bash. Check out the flyer for more details.



****LRSD Spec. Board Mtg/Public Comment; Work Session & Employee Background Waiver Hearing -Thurs., Sept. 12, 5:30 PM
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com


Today from 2pm to 3pm, a representative from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance will be at the ECC entrance to discuss the SNAP program and assist families with signing up. Don’t miss this opportunity to get information and help with SNAP benefits! See you soon!

Hoy, de 2:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m., un representante de Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance estará en la entrada de ECC para discutir el programa SNAP y ayudar a las familias a inscribirse. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de obtener información y ayuda con los beneficios de SNAP! ¡Nos vemos pronto!

Chicot Cheetah Families,
Please take a look at our scholars who were caught showing their S.P.O.T.S. school wide!


This Saturday the LRSD Parent and Family Engagement Department will host a Back to School Bash. Check out the flyer for more details.



RECORDATORIO: Mañana, 11 de septiembre, de 2 p. m. a 3 p. m., un representante de Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance estará en la entrada de ECC para discutir el programa SNAP y ayudar a las familias a inscribirse. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de obtener información y ayuda con los beneficios de SNAP!

REMINDER: Tomorrow, September 11th, from 2pm to 3pm, a representative from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance will be at the ECC entrance to discuss the SNAP program and assist families with signing up. Don’t miss this opportunity to get information and help with SNAP benefits!

Join LRSD's Board Members and fellow community members for a Listening Tour and Town Hall Conversations! Discuss important decisions that will shape the future of our district. Topics include school year calendar options, cell phone policies, and strategic planning. Let’s work together to create a positive change in our schools!

What a wonderful way to end the week! Grandparents/Grandfriends filled our school this morning to celebrate Grandparents' Day. Food, song, pictures, grandparent "VIP" interviews, and more took place as memories were made. We LOVE our grandparents and thank you for all you do!





We have an exciting September at Chicot! A very special visitor is coming Sept. 26th! Award-winning author and illustrator, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, will conduct assemblies with all K-5 students and art workshops with select classes. In her work as an artist, she often includes mixed media, collage, and hand lettering for unique touches. To learn more, visit https://www.painted-words.com/portfolio/vanessa-brantley-newton/. Order forms have been sent home and the deadline to order is Sept. 17th. Don't wait! Build your child's library today!





Did you know your student can ride free? Chicot Students Ride Fare-Free on Rock Region Metro LR and NLR Fixed Bus Routes and Microtransit Zones! If you're interested, please contact Kaila Davis at (501) 447-7009.



Save these September dates! See you soon.



Dear Parents,
If you are needing assistance with Christmas for students age 0-12 please refer to the link below. The application opens today, September 4th. This is not a school related program, so please contact Salvation Army with any questions at SalvationArmyCAAC.org
The link below is information on the Angel Tree program and application.
Salvation Army Christmas
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/central-arkansas