Parents, our Lost and Found is overflowing with coats and jackets! With the colder weather here and winter break approaching, we want to make sure every student has what they need to stay warm.
Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found located in the cafeteria over the next few weeks. You might spot something that belongs to your child!
Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found located in the cafeteria over the next few weeks. You might spot something that belongs to your child!
Reminder! The deadline to purchase Chromebook insurance for your student is December 31st, 2025.
Insurance is just $26 for the entire school year and is strongly encouraged—most Chromebook repairs cost much more than the insurance itself!
Protect your student’s device and avoid unexpected repair fees by signing up before the deadline.
Sign up here: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
Insurance is just $26 for the entire school year and is strongly encouraged—most Chromebook repairs cost much more than the insurance itself!
Protect your student’s device and avoid unexpected repair fees by signing up before the deadline.
Sign up here: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
This past Tuesday, our school had the privilege of taking part in ViPS Jane Mendel Reading Day, and our hallways were filled with the joy and energy of volunteers reading to every classroom. It was truly a special day for our students.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the community members who generously shared their time, stories, and love of reading with us. Your enthusiasm lit up our classrooms and created moments of connection that our students will remember. Experiences like these not only nurture a love of books, but also show our children how deeply their community cares about their learning and growth.
Thank you for investing in our students and helping make this event so meaningful. We are grateful for your kindness, your dedication, and the smiles you brought to our school. We look forward to welcoming you back for future opportunities to inspire and support our learners.
#ViPSReadingDay2025 #LRSD #VolunteersinPublicSchools
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the community members who generously shared their time, stories, and love of reading with us. Your enthusiasm lit up our classrooms and created moments of connection that our students will remember. Experiences like these not only nurture a love of books, but also show our children how deeply their community cares about their learning and growth.
Thank you for investing in our students and helping make this event so meaningful. We are grateful for your kindness, your dedication, and the smiles you brought to our school. We look forward to welcoming you back for future opportunities to inspire and support our learners.
#ViPSReadingDay2025 #LRSD #VolunteersinPublicSchools
It’s almost Family Night at the Book Fair! Join us this Thursday from 3:00–6:00 p.m. in the library for an evening full of books, fun, and family time!
Our GT Specialist, Mr. Scott, and Reading Specialist, Ms. Porter, will also be set up across the hall from the library in the Multi-Purpose Room with some activities and reading tips for families. Don’t miss this special night to shop the fair, explore great books, and connect with our amazing staff!
Don’t forget! We accept cash, card, and eWallet, so everyone can join in the fun of finding a great new read!
The Book Fair is HERE!
Stop by the MLK Library this week to shop an amazing selection of books and support our school!
📅 November 10th–14th
🕒 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 MLK Library
Don’t forget—Family Night is Thursday from 3:00–6:00 p.m.! We can’t wait to see you there!
- Set up an eWallet ahead of time to make shopping easy!
- Follow the QR code to our Scholastic homepage for step-by-step instructions.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mlkingelementary
Stop by the MLK Library this week to shop an amazing selection of books and support our school!
📅 November 10th–14th
🕒 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 MLK Library
Don’t forget—Family Night is Thursday from 3:00–6:00 p.m.! We can’t wait to see you there!
- Set up an eWallet ahead of time to make shopping easy!
- Follow the QR code to our Scholastic homepage for step-by-step instructions.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mlkingelementary
Want to know when your child’s class is coming to the Book Fair? Check out our schedule! Parents are invited to visit during any Free Flow time, and be sure to join us for Family Night on Thursday — we’ll be there until 6:00 p.m.!
Book Fair starts Monday! There is still time to set up your child's eWallet! Just visit our Scholastic Homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mlkingelementary
Our Kindergarten students have kicked off their farm unit in Wit and Wisdom! Last week in the Library, we explored the fall harvest and learned all about important crops like corn and wheat — and even discovered some of the everyday products made from them!
We also talked about the big machinery farmers use, like the combine, and how it helps harvest those large fields. A big thank-you to Economics Arkansas for the fantastic resource — our kindergarteners loved reading “It’s Corn Picking Time!”
#KindergartenLearning #LibraryFun #FarmUnit #EconomicsArkansas #ItsCornPickingTime
We also talked about the big machinery farmers use, like the combine, and how it helps harvest those large fields. A big thank-you to Economics Arkansas for the fantastic resource — our kindergarteners loved reading “It’s Corn Picking Time!”
#KindergartenLearning #LibraryFun #FarmUnit #EconomicsArkansas #ItsCornPickingTime
The Book Fair is Coming!
Get ready, readers! The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our Library November 10th–14th!
This is one of our favorite times of the year—a chance for students and families to discover new stories, stock up on great books, and support our school library.
Easy Shopping Tip:
Parents, you can set up a Scholastic eWallet for your child to make checkout fast and cash-free! Directions for setting up an eWallet are attached, and you can follow the QR code to go straight to our Scholastic homepage.
We can’t wait to see everyone at the fair—let’s make it a reading celebration to remember!
#BookFair #ReadMoreBooks #SchoolLibrary #ReadersAreLeaders
Get ready, readers! The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our Library November 10th–14th!
This is one of our favorite times of the year—a chance for students and families to discover new stories, stock up on great books, and support our school library.
Easy Shopping Tip:
Parents, you can set up a Scholastic eWallet for your child to make checkout fast and cash-free! Directions for setting up an eWallet are attached, and you can follow the QR code to go straight to our Scholastic homepage.
We can’t wait to see everyone at the fair—let’s make it a reading celebration to remember!
#BookFair #ReadMoreBooks #SchoolLibrary #ReadersAreLeaders
We had some very special visitors in the library today — Mr. Mickey and Ms. Barb from the zoo! They stopped by to help us celebrate Mrs. Jeffries’ 4th grade class, who turned in the most reading logs after our summer break!
The students were all smiles as they learned about animals, asked great questions, and met some amazing zoo friends — including Buzz, a Chilean tarantula , Hagrid, a curious ferret, and Mojave, a beautiful rosy boa !
Thank you, Mr. Mickey and Ms. Barb, for bringing the excitement (and a few wild surprises!) to our library! We’re so proud of Mrs. Jeffries’ class for showing that reading doesn’t stop when school’s out — it’s an adventure that lasts all year long!
#LibraryLife #ZooVisit #ReadersAreLeaders #SummerReading #WildAboutBooks #LittleRockZoo #Creaturefeature
The students were all smiles as they learned about animals, asked great questions, and met some amazing zoo friends — including Buzz, a Chilean tarantula , Hagrid, a curious ferret, and Mojave, a beautiful rosy boa !
Thank you, Mr. Mickey and Ms. Barb, for bringing the excitement (and a few wild surprises!) to our library! We’re so proud of Mrs. Jeffries’ class for showing that reading doesn’t stop when school’s out — it’s an adventure that lasts all year long!
#LibraryLife #ZooVisit #ReadersAreLeaders #SummerReading #WildAboutBooks #LittleRockZoo #Creaturefeature
Red Ribbon Week is next week, October 27th - October 31st! We had an awesome student committee work together to create our dress up schedule for the week. Please dress up with us this week to support our students living a drug free lifestyle!
Save the date! The Book Fair is on the way!
The Book Fair will be at the MLK Library November 10th-14th. Visit our MLK Scholastic Homepage to see all the details and to set up a digital wallet for your child!
Be on the lookout for reminders and flyers coming home in folders in the next few weeks!
🚀 Your student’s future starts here! 🌟
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.
https://aptg.co/7fBZcJ
LRSD middle schools offer hands-on learning, career exploration, and creative opportunities for success.
🎓 Don’t miss the Middle School Recruitment Fair-Cirks Arena @ Hall High, 6700 “H” St., Wed, Oct 22 | 9 AM–2 PM.
More choices. Brighter futures.
https://aptg.co/7fBZcJ
We are so proud of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who have taken the initiative to apply for leadership roles in our school library as part of their Leader in Me journey! 👏
These incredible students have volunteered their own time to train and take on responsibilities—helping check in books, organizing shelves, assisting Mrs. Miller and their peers, and contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of our library space.
By stepping up and taking ownership, they are demonstrating key Leader in Me habits such as:
✅ Being Proactive
✅ Putting First Things First
✅ Synergizing
Their dedication and teamwork are inspiring, and they are truly making a difference in our school community. Way to go, young leaders! 💪📖🌟
#LeaderInMe #StudentLeadership #LibraryLeaders #GrowingGreatLeaders #SchoolCommunity
These incredible students have volunteered their own time to train and take on responsibilities—helping check in books, organizing shelves, assisting Mrs. Miller and their peers, and contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of our library space.
By stepping up and taking ownership, they are demonstrating key Leader in Me habits such as:
✅ Being Proactive
✅ Putting First Things First
✅ Synergizing
Their dedication and teamwork are inspiring, and they are truly making a difference in our school community. Way to go, young leaders! 💪📖🌟
#LeaderInMe #StudentLeadership #LibraryLeaders #GrowingGreatLeaders #SchoolCommunity
🎉 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!
Join us October 13–17 for Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week:
🇲🇽 10/13 – Flag Day
🤠 10/14 – Go Tejano
💫 10/15 – Futuro Brillante
🌟 10/16 – Famous Figures
🏅 10/17 – Jersey Day
Then don’t miss our Hispanic Heritage Celebration Night on Wednesday, October 15th — an evening of music, food, and culture!
Join us October 13–17 for Hispanic Heritage Spirit Week:
🇲🇽 10/13 – Flag Day
🤠 10/14 – Go Tejano
💫 10/15 – Futuro Brillante
🌟 10/16 – Famous Figures
🏅 10/17 – Jersey Day
Then don’t miss our Hispanic Heritage Celebration Night on Wednesday, October 15th — an evening of music, food, and culture!
On Monday, one of our wonderful student leaders was invited to the Superintendent Citation Program to be recognized for his hard work and dedication to our summer reading program. Not only did he read this summer and return his reading log at the start of school, he crushed the reading log and did not miss one day of reading while we were out for the summer! Philip, we are so proud of you and all your hard work! Way to challenge yourself to become a better reader! #readingintherock #summerreadingprogram #lrsd
Check out our Hispanic Heritage Month Newsletter! It shares all types of great information, including how families can celebrate with us!
Check out our amazing readers!! This summer, all of our students were challenged to fill out a summer reading log and return it to school when they came back in August. The amazing student leaders who took advantage of this cool challenge all won a variety of prizes and had their name entered into a drawing through the district! One of our students had his name pulled last week and he won this amazing bike!! Check it out, and be on the lookout for more challenges and reading logs to come! #readingintherock #LRSD #summerreading
☕✨ Java with Jermall kicks off this week! Join LRSD Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright on this Wednesday at Southwest High between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. for coffee, refreshments, and great conversation with parents, staff, and community members. Can’t make it this time? Mark your calendar for October 8 at Mann Magnet Middle and November 12 at Terry Elementary. 💙 Everyone is invited!
Grandparents Day is Monday, September 8th! Check out the flyer for details! We can't wait to see you in the building!
