Good morning, LRSD families,
Out of an abundance of caution and after consultation with surrounding districts, LRSD’s Safety and Security team, First Student Transportation, and the National Weather Service, LRSD will close schools and offices on Thursday and Friday, January 9-10, 2025, due to anticipated inclement weather. Forecasters predict significant freezing/snow conditions moving into our area starting tomorrow. All athletic events are also canceled. In making weather-related decisions, LRSD prioritizes the safety of students and staff.
LRSD staff, please monitor your emails for additional instructions from our Human Resources Department.
As a reminder, LRSD will keep staff and families updated through our App, social media platforms, website, LRSD TV, and our traditional media partners. Stakeholders are encouraged to download the free LRSD App so they never miss a message from the district.
Thank you, and stay safe!
5th Grade had a blast at MidAmerica Museum today!
A very special day dedicating the Malin Opitz Outdoor Classroom at Jefferson Elementary. This new space will serve as a lasting tribute to Malin and a place where students can gather, learn and celebrate the spirit of our school community. Thank you to the many, many people who made it all possible. We are grateful for your support!
Attention military families- The Arkansas Council for military children, surveys military families in Arkansas annually to assess areas of need and to determine the general level of awareness of resources available to military families. Please complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco38YlDXilwzb3WKeM_XVR_PToI0-LH_axUnAbpTp-RvIWrQ/viewform
Dear Jefferson Families,
Your child should have a Square1 Art form in their backpack or homework folder.
Please take a moment to look at the work they have created. The form includes free stickers with your child's art printed on it. This is a great way to give personalized gifts this season and raise money for your Jefferson Art program.
All orders are due by Monday, December 16th
if you have any questions feel free to contact your Art teacher at elizabeth.morris@lrsd.org or classroom phone after 2PM 501-447-5049
Today Ms. Spencer’s students who ran the JES News Show for the beginning of the school year, trained the new team (Ms. Cooper’s crew) & were treated to All Aboard for lunch for all their hard work! 👏🏼👏🏼
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.
2nd Grade went to see A Christmas Story the musical today. They loved it & said their JES friends, Pate, Webb, Clark, and Hadley were awesome!!!! ❤️
From Mrs. Cross
****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
Counselor's Corner- December SEL Classroom Topic- Community and Building friendships
Don't miss the Open Enrollment Window for the 2025-2026 school year.
LRSD's Open Enrollment window for new students and those interested in attending one of our magnet or specialty schools is open from December 2-13th.
Don't forget! It's almost here! :)
🎉 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.
Mark your calendars!
So proud of our JES Spelling Bee winners!! 3rd place - Henry, 2nd place - Asa & 1st place - Lexi! Congrats!! 🎉
Today the News Team had a live studio audience of their parents & siblings so they could show off how hard they work every morning! ❤️
ATLAS Interim TESTING-3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Monday, December 2- Thursday, December 5
Students will begin testing the day we return from Thanksgiving Break!
Monday-Science
Tuesday-Math
Wednesday-Reading
Thursday-Writing
Friday-MAKEUP TESTING
Please make sure your child is well rested, eats a good breakfast, and is here on time each day for testing!
VERY IMPORTANT! If you already know your child will be absent one of these days, please let your teacher know as soon as possible!! Thank you!
ViPS Reading Day at JES! We love our volunteer readers!!! ❤️📚
Congrats to the next JES News Team! They will start presenting the school news in December. Producer & Special News Reporter is Amelia, Stage Manager is Foster, Camera Operator is Phoenix, Anchors are Liam and Lexi & Meteorologist/Alternate Anchor is Kendal! Congrats!!!! 🎉
