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LRSD achieves significant milestone based on latest ATLAS assessment results/cut scores. Div. of Elem&Sec. Ed at ADE announced that LRSD has surpassed the performance threshold outlined by the State & will no longer be required to participate in quarterly Act 1082 check-ins.
Attn LRSD Families: Please be advised that all LRSD schools will be open tomorrow (Tues., Jan 14). Thank you for your patience & understanding as we worked to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students, staff, & community. Your support is appreciated. See you tomorrow!
Important Update:
Due to icy conditions in many neighborhoods and on secondary roads, LRSD schools will remain closed tomorrow (Mon. Jan 13). All 12-month employees, school admin. & custodians should report to work at your regularly scheduled time. Thank you & stay safe.
Important Update: LRSD is assessing building/road conditions today and will determine status of opening the District/schools tomorrow no later than 5 PM today. We will notify you via call, text, social media, website, App & news media partners. Thanks & stay safe.
Next week - Family Lunch Days!
Jan 14th – K (10:30) & 3rd (11:20)
Jan 15th – 1st (11:20) & 5th (12:10)
Jan 16th – 2nd* (10:55) & 4th** (11:45)
*Includes Ms. Lauer’s class
**Includes Ms. Cazort’s class
What to expect: Family / special guests will enjoy lunch with their student during the designated time. Please arrive on time as lunch periods are quick.
What to eat: Guests may bring lunch for themselves and/or their student, or just sit and visit.
Jefferson spirit wear and merchandise will be available for purchase.
Please note: Family lunch days are held in the cafeteria; no classroom visits.
No School on Thursday 1/9 or Friday 1/10 due to weather!
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!
BREAKING NEWS! JES Basketball Game is cancelled on Saturday due to incoming weather!
Mark your calendars for the new date for PTA meeting!
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!!!! ❤️
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.
Counselor's Corner- December SEL Classroom Topic- Community and Building friendships
From Mrs. Cross
