Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy

Warm holiday wishes from our administration team to you and your family! ✨

We would like to inform you that our digital literacy class is being postponed and will resume in the new year. Stay tuned for more details on the updated schedule and new topics. We look forward to continuing to support your digital learning journey in 2025!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Writing!🇺🇸 Earlier today, we honored three of our talented students for their incredible essays in the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, a nationwide competition encouraging young writers to reflect on patriotism. 🏆 1st Place: Cristal P. ($100) 🥈 2nd Place: Janiya L. ($75) 🥉 3rd Place: Giovanni G. ($50) A heartfelt thank you to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for presenting the awards and celebrating these remarkable students. Their dedication and creativity have truly shone through! #ReimaginingLRSD

🎄 You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! The Grinch caused chaos at Dr. Marian G Lacey K-8 Academy LRSD - stealing trees and taking over the office! But he fell asleep on the job and got "fired" (even without being hired). Nice try, Mr. Grinch, but the Lacey Lions’ holiday spirit is unstoppable! 🌟

Join us: Optimizing LRSD 2.0 "Recommendations" Community Informational Meetings- Wed. Dec. 11, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Washington Elementary, 2700 S. Main St., and Wed., Dec. 18, 2024, 6:30-8:00 PM at McDermott Elementary, 1200 Reservoir Rd. Childcare, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment & Work Session, Thursday., Dec. 5, 5:30 PM 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

🎉 The wait is over — Open Enrollment starts TODAY! Now's your chance to join the Little Rock School District family and explore our incredible magnet and specialty school programs. Whether you're dreaming big in robotics, performing on stage, or excelling in academics, LRSD has a place for YOU! 📢 Reminder: This is for new students or those interested in magnet/specialty schools. Current students staying in their attendance zone schools will automatically roll up. 🔗 Apply now and start your journey with LRSD: https://www.lrsd.org/o/lrsd/page/student-registration.

On behalf of our administrative team, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, staff, families, and community. 💙✨ Your unwavering support and belief in our vision are helping us build a strong foundation in our first year. Together, we’re creating a culture of excellence and laying the groundwork for lasting success. Every milestone we achieve is thanks to you, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey! 🌟🙌

Join us for a special reception this Thursday, November 21, 4:30 p.m., 810 W. Markham, as we thank Board Members Sandrekkia Morning and Leigh Ann Wilson for their service. Both will leave the board this month after serving the students and families of LRSD.

The Lacey Lions want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pastor Long and Mercy Church for their generous donation of 20 turkeys, making this upcoming holiday season special for some of our Lacey Lions families! #LaceyLions #CommunitySupport #Thankful 🦃🤝

☕️ Join Us for Coffee & Conversation! ☕️ We’re hosting a Coffee Hour on SNAP Benefits on November 12th, from 7:30 am to 8:30 am in Room 1507! This is a great chance to learn about SNAP, find out if you qualify, and get answers to your questions in a relaxed, friendly setting. Whether you're new to SNAP, looking to join, or just want updates, we welcome everyone to stop by for coffee, snacks, and valuable information! Topics include: What is SNAP? Who qualifies? How do you apply? What is WIC? Local food resources Come for the coffee, stay for the community! ☕️❤️ #SNAPBenefits #CoffeeHour #CommunitySupport #GetInformed #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy

🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 Tonight’s the night, Lions fans! 🦁 Join us for our first home game of the season as Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy takes on Dunbar! Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show our Lion pride as we kick off an exciting basketball season! 📅 Game Details: 🆚 Lacey vs. Dunbar 🏆 Teams: 7B, VG, VB Come out and support our athletes as they give it their all on the court! See you there! 💙❤️ #GameDay #LionPride #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy #HomeOpener #BasketballSeason #WeAreLions

🎉 A Huge Thank You from Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 🎉 We are so grateful to everyone who supported our Binder Drive! 📚 Your generosity helps us provide essential supplies for our students, keeping them organized and ready to learn. Together, we’re building a stronger, more prepared school community. 💙❤️ Thank you for believing in our students and for being part of the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy family! 🦁 #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity #BinderDrive #DrMarianGLaceyAcademy #LionPride #WhereLeadersLearnAndLearnersLead

Parents and Community Members, Thank you for your continued patience as we navigate through managing traffic flow during arrival and dismissal. Our district leadership has been working to coordinate with the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock Police Department to ensure that we have Safety Guards. Please know that we are doing all we can to maintain smooth and orderly systems to best accommodate our parents and students. We are unable to assign school staff to work in the street; however, we believe that adhering to the following procedures will help us improve arrival protocols: • All buses will drop off in the front of the building each morning. • The main parking lot is reserved for staff and families who need to park. • All vehicles should maintain a safe and reasonable speed while on campus. • Students who are being dropped off should enter through the east entrance on the rear side of the building. • When dropping students off, please remain in the right lane. • Cars should pull down as far as possible and as directed by the staff. • Students should exit the vehicle to the right. Note: We do not use the left lanes for student drop-off to ensure the safety of students as they approach the building. Please remember to be mindful of vehicles that may approach to the left to pass traffic. Once cones are down, please do not remove them or pass to ensure the safety of students, staff, and other stakeholders. Thank you for being great partners with us in your child’s education. We appreciate all you do to support our school and our learners!

****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session & Emp Hearing, Thurs., Nov. 7th, Starting at 5:30PM 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

🍁🎉 Join us for Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy’s Fall Festival on November 7th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! 🎉🍁 This fun-filled event benefits our PTSA, and admission is FREE! Bring the whole family for a night of food, games, and activities. Tickets for games and treats are only 4 for $1 and can be purchased at the event. 📍 Location: Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy 9417 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, AR 72209 ✨ Special Participation Opportunity for Students ✨ K-5th Grade: Bring a bag of individually wrapped candy to receive a Sonic coupon for a free item. 6-8th Grade: Bring a box of Little Debbie snack cakes and earn a Sonic coupon as well. Plus, don’t miss out on our King and Queen of the Fall Festival voting! From October 30th to November 6th, students can vote for their favorite candidates by donating 25 cents per vote during breakfast. Help your teacher win and show your school spirit! 🆕 Municipal ID Event: If you’re 14 or older and a Little Rock resident, you can also apply for a Municipal ID at our school on November 7th during the festival. Just bring: A passport or other valid ID Two proofs of residence $10 cash or money order For more information, feel free to call (501) 565-7233 or (501) 539-0250. Let’s make this year’s Fall Festival a memorable night for our school community! 🎃🍂 See you there! #FallFestival #FamilyFun #SupportPTSA #CommunityEvent

📢 Friendly Reminder! 📢 To help keep our school safe, please remember that a valid ID is now required when checking out students or obtaining a visitor’s pass. Additionally, the latest check-out time is 2:00 PM. After this time, students will need to remain on campus until dismissal at 2:55 PM. Accepted forms of ID include: Driver’s License Passport ID Card Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school community safe! ❤️ #SchoolSafety #ParentReminder #ThankYou

🌟 Join us in bringing holiday cheer to our local veterans! 🌟 The 8th Annual Shoebox Gift Drive is here, and it’s our chance to show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country. 🇺🇸 Let’s fill shoeboxes with thoughtful items to support veterans in need this season. 🎁 Suggested items: personal care products, warm socks, puzzle books, small treats, and holiday cards with messages of gratitude. Every gift can make a difference! 📅 Deadline for donations: November 20th 🤲🏼 Turn in your items to your Homeroom Teacher (elementary) and A1 Period Teacher (middle school) 🍕 And here's the exciting part: The class with the most filled shoeboxes will win a pizza party, courtesy of the Counseling Department! Thank you for helping us spread kindness and joy this holiday season. Let's make this Christmas extra special for our veterans! 🎄❤️ #SupportOurVeterans #HolidayGiving #ShoeboxDrive #SpreadJoy

☕ Join Us for Coffee & Conversation on SNAP Benefits! ☕ 🗓️ November 12th, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 📍 Room 1507 Enjoy coffee and snacks while learning about the SNAP Benefits Program! This relaxed session is perfect for anyone curious about SNAP—whether you're new to the program, looking to apply, or seeking updates. Some Topics Include: - What is SNAP? - Who qualifies? - How to apply - Q&A Session Everyone is welcome—let's chat and get your questions answered!

🌟 Lacey Lions Need Your Support! 🌟 As the season changes, we’re asking our amazing community for Kleenex donations to help keep our students healthy and comfortable. 🧡💙 If you’re able to donate, please send Kleenex boxes to the library. Every box helps! Thank you for supporting Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy! 🦁 #LaceyLions #CommunitySupport #ThankYou