Otter Creek Elementary School

Enjoy the creativity of student artists at the 10th Annual Artistry in the Rock starting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12th, at the Hall Industry, Arkansas State Fairgrounds. Click on the following link to see the schedule: https://5il.co/2gbkw We look forward to seeing you!

****LRSD Board Work Session, Thursday, March 7th, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Please enjoy this month's health newsletter compliments of LRSD's Health Services team: https://5il.co/2fmss

OCE Spring Picture Day is coming on Monday, March 4! Students may dress out of uniform (must meet LRSD dress code policy) for the Spring Pictures. Orders can be placed online at https://inter-state.com/order. Use order code: 85656TB. Online ordering is available before and after picture day.

LRSD & Caissa kick off phase two of the partnership to recruit/retain students. Caissa enrollment specialists will be contacting families this weekend. If you get emails or calls/texts from 501-503-3168, 501-512-1656, or 501-260-7244 -they are legitimate communication from LRSD.

****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thursday, Feb. 22, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

This is a friendly reminder that schools are open tomorrow, February 16th. Parent-teacher conferences originally scheduled for tomorrow will be held after school on Tuesday, February 20th.

OCE Parents! Please check the LOST & FOUND located in our cafeteria tonight (Thursday 2/15) during Parent/Teacher Conferences. If you know your child has lost or left a coat/jacket at school, please have your child check the LOST & FOUND tomorrow and reach out to their teacher/office.

Attention Parents/Guardians: TNT application window (Transfer No Transportation) runs Mon., Feb. 19-Thurs., Feb 22. See news article in following link: https://www.lrsd.org/article/1462131 for more or visit the Student Registration page on lrsd.org. Thanks for your support.

Attention LRSD Stakeholders: Please read the important update to the current school calendar.Among other changes, the update impacts Fri., Feb. 16th.Students will now attend school on that day. For details, click here: https://5il.co/2ejjn Thanks for your support!

****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment and Work Session, Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:30 PM Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Updated information about the OCE Sneaker Ball: March 15, 2024 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm LR Southwest High School Cafeteria 9715 Mabelvale Pike, Mabelvale, AR 72103 Tickets available soon! $10 Per Person $15 VIP *Limited VIP Tickets K-5 students only Must be accompanied by an adult Food and Door Prizes Link to the flyers in a pdf format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NeGVFkioR4TzgzvJjXSEnxkOSZyW_E7g/view?usp=sharing

Black History Month Program - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades Thursday, February 29 Exhibit begins at 5:30 pm A PDF version of the flyer is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vRoUeKopNq5dE7MCZwffXKu9Rctdx2BB/view?usp=sharing

SAVE THE DATE! OCE Sneaker Ball March 15th at 6:30 Link to PDF version of flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KcV26kUKMUCtcomO19yvKBwA7GleZ70R/view?usp=sharing

COMING SOON! Valentine's Grams! Send a Valentine's Gram to a friend, sibling, or staff member! Parents, please look out for order forms for Valentine Grams. Price ranges from $1.00 to $5.00. Envelopes will be sent home February 1st. You can purchase as many as you want! Turn in order forms by Friday, February 9th. Here is a link to the forms in a pdf document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2FChJ5FjthnHeu5-K5NhzyG4fJ9U62l/view?usp=drive_link

Hello, Parents of 4-8th Graders: You/your student(s) are invited to participate in NBA Math Hoops. Invite other LRSD families.Students will enjoy sharpening math skills thru a digital/physical basketball-themed board game & curriculum. See flyer for details: https://5il.co/2d0bg

LRSD Schools/Offices operate on a 2-hour delay Mon., Jan. 22 due to potential for freezing rain Bus riders should arrive at stop 2hrs after normal time; car riders and walkers should arrive at school 2hrs later than normal time.We will notify you by 6:15AM, if anything changes.

LRSD offices open/schools remain closed tomorrow, Fri., Jan. 19, 2024. 12-mo. staff should report to work by 10AM. Addtl details in news article on lrsd.org website. LRSD thanks students, parents & staff for their patience, understanding & cooperation during these circumstances.

LRSD schools and offices will be closed again Wed., Jan. 17th, due to inclement weather. All athletic events/activities are also canceled. LRSD will continue to monitor conditions and will assess conditions on Wed. about status of school for Thurs. Please download the LRSD App for updates. Thanks- stay safe & warm.

LRSD schools and offices will be closed again Wed., Jan. 17th, due to inclement weather. All athletic events/activities are also canceled. LRSD will continue to monitor conditions and will assess conditions on Wed. about status of school for Thurs. Please download the LRSD App for updates. Thanks- stay safe & warm.