Watson Elementary

📣 You’re invited to the 2026 LRSD State of the District Address! Get a District update, future vision, student highlights, resources, door prizes (including a $100 Sam’s Club gift card!), and a performance by Voices Without Borders Honor Choir & Parkview Jazz Ensemble.

🕕 6 PM - Wednesday, March 11, 2026|
📍 Darragh Center, CALS - 100 Rock St.

#OneTeamOneDreamOneLRSD

9 days ago, LRSD

🔥 Calling all LRSD dads and father-figures! Help kick off the school year in style by snapping a photo with your student on the first day of school, August 11. Upload your photo to LRSD’s contest page for a chance to win big! The top 50 entries will enjoy lunch with Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will win dinner for six at the restaurant. 🍣🔥 Voting runs August 13–19. Let’s rock this school year, LRSD dads! 🎸

8 months ago, LRSD

Flyer titled "LRSD Dads and Father-Figures Rock N Rollin' Into the New School Year," sponsored by Rock N Roll Sushi. A red electric guitar stretches across the top. Text on the left reads: "LRSD Dads and Father-Figures: Take your child to school on the first day!" Red arrow with white text says "August 11 – First Day of School Only – Enter" Another red arrow with white text says "August 13 to August 19 – Vote" How it works: Dads and father-figures: Snap a photo of you with your current LRSD student or students on the first day of school. (Dads of all LRSD students) Upload your photo to LRSD’s Facebook photo contest page on August 11: www dot LRSD dot org slash 2025 dash dads Invite your Facebook friends to vote for your photo between August 13 and August 19 Text on the right reads: "50 lucky dads and father-figures will enjoy hibachi and sushi lunch with Dr. Jermall Wright, and the top vote-getter will enjoy dinner for 6 at a Rock N Roll Sushi restaurant." Images include sushi and a collage of past con

Volante titulado “Papás y Figuras Paternas de LRSD Rock N Rollin’ Hacia el Nuevo Año Escolar”, patrocinado por Rock N Roll Sushi. Una guitarra eléctrica roja cruza la parte superior del volante. Texto a la izquierda: “Papás y figuras paternas de LRSD: ¡Lleve a su hijo a la escuela el primer día!” Flecha roja con texto blanco: “11 de agosto – Solo el primer día de clases – Entrar” Otra flecha roja con texto blanco: “13 de agosto al 19 de agosto – Votar” Cómo funciona: Número uno: Papás y figuras paternas: tomen una foto suya con sus estudiantes actuales de LRSD el primer día de clases. (Papás de todos los estudiantes de LRSD). Número dos: Suba su foto a la página del concurso de fotografía de Facebook de LRSD el 11 de agosto: www punto LRSD punto org diagonal 2025 guion dads Número tres: Invite a sus amigos de Facebook a votar por su foto entre el 13 y el 19 de agosto. Texto a la derecha: "50 papás (y figuras paternas) afortunados disfrutarán de un almuerzo de hibachi y sushi con el Dr. Jermall Wright, y el que obtenga más votos disfrutará de una cena para 6 personas en un restaurante Rock N Roll Sushi.” Imágenes incluyen sushi y un collage de fotos de papás y estudiantes del concurso en años anteriores. Esquina inferior derecha: “Visita nuestro sitio web para más detalles: LRSD punto org” Texto pequeño al final: *Las fechas y bases del concurso están sujetas a cambios. Al participar, aceptas que tus fotos podrían usarse en material de marketing de LRSD.

Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of March 9-13, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/d7krj6

3 days ago, Christopher Jackson

📢 Watson Families, We Need Your Help!

Watson Elementary is applying for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant for the 2026–2027 school year. If awarded, this grant will provide after-school tutoring, enrichment programs, and summer learning opportunities for our students.

To secure this grant, we must gather feedback from our families. Your voice is extremely important in helping us expand opportunities for our students.

Please take a moment to complete the Family Survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link provided: 21st Century Parent Survey

Thank you for supporting The Watson Way!

4 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of March 2-6, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/2uw95

10 days ago, Christopher Jackson

🎶✨ Join the Little Rock School District for four days of incredible student talent at Artistry in the Rock 2026! The event takes place March 16–19 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Arkansas Library System Main Library. Come experience outstanding student performances and artwork showcasing the very best of LRSD’s performing and visual arts programs. Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate the creativity, passion, and excellence of our talented students. We hope to see you there! 🎨🎤🎻

10 days ago, LRSD

Flyer for a Little Rock School District event titled “2026 LRSD Artistry in the Rock – Fine Arts in Motion.” Across the top of the flyer are photographs of students participating in the arts, including students playing string instruments, dancers performing on stage, a choir singing in robes, and a student painting at a table. On the left side of the flyer the text reads: “2026 LRSD Artistry in the Rock” with four circular icons representing music, theatre, visual art, and dance. Below the icons the text reads: “Fine Arts in Motion.” On the right side the text reads: “March sixteen through March nineteen, ten o’clock a.m. through one thirty p.m. – Free to the public – Student performances and artwork – Central Arkansas Library System Main Library, one hundred South Rock Street, Little Rock – website: w w w dot L R S D dot o r g forward slash Artistry.” Below this information is a section titled “Talent Schedule” with the subtitle: “A celebration and showcase of Little Rock School District student talent in the performing and visual arts.” The schedule is organized by day with morning performances from ten o’clock a.m. through eleven o’clock a.m., afternoon performances from twelve thirty p.m. through one thirty p.m., and evening events from six o’clock p.m. through eight o’clock p.m. Monday, March sixteen. Morning performances: Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Choir. Stephens Elementary School West African Drum and Dance. Mabelvale Middle School Choir. Afternoon performances: Western Hills Elementary Dance Team. Terry Elementary Tiger Choir. Western Hills Music Club. Pinnacle View Middle School Vox Anima sixth grade choir. Evening event titled Administrator and Greek Night featuring Voices Without Borders Orff Ensemble and Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Jazz Band. Tuesday, March seventeen. Morning performances: Chicot Elementary Stars. Little Rock Central High School Legacy. Forest Heights Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy Singing Eagle Choir. Afternoon performances: Little Rock Southwest Gryphon Chorale. Pulaski Heights Middle School Concert Band. Little Rock Central High School Jazz Central. Wednesday, March eighteen. Morning performances: Hall West High School of Innovation Band. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School Advanced Treble Choir. Little Rock Central High School Madrigals. Afternoon performances: Gibbs Snow Leopard fourth grade choir. Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through eighth grade Academy second year percussion ensemble. Doctor Marian G. Lacey Kindergarten through eighth grade Academy M G L Dance Company. Evening event titled Parent Night featuring Little Rock School District Teacher Band, Hamilton Learning Academy Boundless Creative Art Styles Poetry in Motion, and Southwest Jazz Band. Thursday, March nineteen. Morning performances: Terry Elementary Quaver Rockstars. Mann Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovations Dance Ensemble. Pinnacle View Middle School Advanced Band. Afternoon performances: Pulaski Heights Middle School seventh grade singers. Pulaski Heights Middle School Dance three performers. Forest Heights Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Academy Strings. J. A. Fair Kindergarten through eighth grade Preparatory School third grade singers.

Volante en español del Distrito Escolar de Little Rock titulado “2026 LRSD El Arte en la Roca – Bellas Artes en Movimiento.” En la parte superior aparecen fotografías de estudiantes participando en actividades artísticas, incluyendo estudiantes tocando instrumentos de cuerda, bailarines presentándose en el escenario, un coro cantando con túnicas negras y amarillas, y una estudiante pintando en una mesa. En el lado izquierdo se lee: “2026 LRSD El Arte en la Roca” con cuatro íconos que representan música, teatro, artes visuales y danza. Debajo se lee: “Bellas Artes en Movimiento.” En el lado derecho se lee: “16 - 19 de marzo, 10:00 - 13:30 – Gratis para el público – Actuaciones estudiantiles y arte – Biblioteca Principal de CALS, 100 South Rock Street, LR – www.LRSD.org/Artistry.” Debajo aparece una sección verde titulada: “Horario de Talentos.” Debajo se lee: “Una celebración y exhibición del talento estudiantil de LRSD en las artes escénicas y visuales.” El horario está organizado por día: Lunes 16 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Coro de la Escuela Secundaria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias Parkview. Tambores y Danza de África Occidental de la Escuela Primaria Stephens. Coro de la Escuela Intermedia Mabelvale. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Escuela Primaria Western Hills Equipo de Baile. Escuela Primaria Terry Coro Tiger. Club de Música Western Hills. Escuela Secundaria Pinnacle View – Coro Vox Anima de 6.º Grado. Eventos nocturnos, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Administrador y noche griega: Voces Sin Fronteras Conjunto Orff. Banda de Jazz de la Escuela Secundaria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias de Parkview. Martes 17 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Estrellas de la Escuela Primaria Chicot. El Legado de la Preparatoria Central de Little Rock. Coro de las Águilas Cantantes de la Academia STEM de Forest Heights. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Coro Gryphon LR Southwest. Banda de Conciertos de la Escuela Secundaria Pulaski Heights. Preparatoria Little Rock Central – Jazz Central. Miércoles 18 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Banda de Innovación de la Escuela Preparatoria Hall-West. Coro de Agudos Avanzado de la Escuela Preparatoria Magnet de Artes y Ciencias Parkview. Preparatoria Central de Little Rock Madrigales. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Coro Gibbs Snow Leopard de Cuarto Grado. Dr. Marian G. Lacey Academia K-8 Conjunto de Percusión S2. Academia K-8 Dra. Marian G. Lacey Compañía de Danza MGL. Eventos nocturnos, 6:00 - 8:00pm: Noche de padres: Banda de Maestros de LRSD. Academia de Aprendizaje Hamilton: Estilos Artísticos Creativos Sin Límites – Poesía en Movimiento. Banda de Jazz del Suroeste. Jueves 19 Funciones matinales, 10:00 - 11:00am: Escuela Primaria Terry Quaver Rockstars. Mann Multimedia Arts and Digital Innovations Conjunto de Danza. Banda Avanzada de la Escuela Secundaria Pinnacle View. Actuaciones de la tarde, 12:30 - 1:30pm: Cantantes de Séptimo Grado de la Escuela Intermedia Pulaski Heights. Intérpretes de Danza III de la Escuela Intermedia Pulaski Heights. Academia STEM de Forest Heights Instrumentos de Cuerda. Escuela Preparatoria J.A. Fair K-8 Cantantes de Tercer Grado.

Watson Families, This is a reminder that ELPA21 (English Language Proficiency Assessment) testing will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will continue throughout the month of March for students who are not native speakers of English. This assessment measures how much our students have grown in their English language proficiency over the course of the school year. It is an important metric at Watson and plays a significant role in how we measure our overall success. We ask that you encourage your child to do his or her personal best each day, take the test seriously, and come to school well-rested and ready to focus. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. #TheWatsonWay 🦅

11 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Watson Families, This is a friendly reminder that we are currently accepting payments for our Spring Trip to the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The total cost of the trip is $125 per student. A $50 deposit is due by Friday, March 13 to reserve your child’s seat. The remaining balance must be paid by the last week of March. Please see the trip flyer for complete details. We are excited about this amazing opportunity for our students and look forward to your participation! #TheWatsonWay 🦅

11 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Families, We are looking forward to a wonderful week of learning at Watson Elementary! 🦅📚 Please take a moment to review our “This Week at Watson” calendar, along with our exciting Read Across America Spirit Week theme days. We are excited to celebrate the joy of reading while continuing strong instruction and engagement across campus. We encourage all students to participate in our themed dress-up days as we promote literacy, school spirit, and fun the Watson Way! Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our Eagles SOAR. 💙💛 #TheWatsonWay #EagleSOAR #ReadAcrossAmerica 📚 This Week at Watson March 2–7, 2026 📅 Monday, March 2 🧑🏾‍🏫 Faculty & Staff Meeting — 3:00–4:00 PM 📖 Read Across America Theme: Camouflage Day 🏀 Basketball Practice 📅 Tuesday, March 3 🎨 P-ART-ners in Art — 3:00–5:00 PM 🧮 Math Wars Competition — 9:00 AM (K–2) 🧮 Math Wars Competition — 1:30 PM (3rd–5th) 👒 Read Across America Theme : Stripes & Your Favorite Hat Day 📅 Wednesday, March 4 🎶 Eagle Chorus Rehearsal 🌟 Read Across America Theme : Reading Makes Us Bright! Wear Neon & Bright Colors 📅 Thursday, March 5 🎭 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trip — Arkansas Rep Theatre 🎨 P-ART-ners in Art — 3:00–5:00 PM 🧦 Read Across America Theme: Funny Socks Day 📅 Friday, March 6 🎮 ATLAS Incentive — Game Truck (3rd–5th Grade Students) 🏀 Basketball Practice 📚 Character Day 📅 Saturday, March 7 🏀 Basketball Playoffs

12 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Good morning, Watson families! Today we proudly celebrate the culmination of Black History Month with our Black History Program beginning at 1:30 PM. We warmly invite all families to join us for this special tribute to culture, heritage, and excellence. Students are encouraged to wear African traditional attire today, along with the specified dress for those participating in the program. Our students have worked hard to prepare a meaningful and inspiring presentation that you will not want to miss. We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor the rich history and contributions that continue to shape our world. Thank you for your continued support of The Watson Way!

16 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of February 23-27, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/xdr8u.

17 days ago, Christopher Jackson

https://www.lrsd.org/o/watson/article/2726977

17 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Good afternoon, Watson families! 🦅

We look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow and are excited for another great week of learning at Watson Elementary. Please take a moment to review our activities for the week and our theme days for Black History Spirit Week.

📅 This Week at Watson Elementary 🦅

Monday, February 23, 2026
🚫 No School – PD Day
🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Johnson

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
🎨 P-ART-ners in Art – 3:00–5:00 PM
🎭 Black History Program Practice – Mrs. Jones’ Group

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
🎶 Eagle Chorus Rehearsal – 3:00–4:30 PM
🎭 Black History Program Practice – Mrs. Jones’ Group

Thursday, February 26, 2026
✨ Black History Program – 1:30 PM
🎹 Piano Club – 3:00–4:00 PM
🎨 P-ART-ners in Art – 3:00–5:00 PM
🏀 Basketball Practice – 3:00–5:00 PM

Friday, February 27, 2026
🎶 Eagle Chorus Performance @ Voices Without Borders
🚌 Field Trip to Voices Without Borders
🏀 Basketball Practice – 3:00–5:00 PM

Saturday, February 28, 2026
🏀 Basketball Playoffs – North Heights CC

Let’s have a great week of excellence and celebration!

#TheWatsonWay
#EaglesSOAR
#WeSeeTheVision

18 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Good evening, families! We are excited to welcome all of our girls and their special male figures tonight for our Ties & Tiaras Daddy-Daughter Dance. The event begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Attire is as dressy as you’d like — we encourage you to make it a truly memorable evening for our students. Food and beverages will be provided. We look forward to seeing you tonight for a wonderful celebration!

21 days ago, Christopher Jackson

📢 Reminder: Students will be out on Monday, February 23, 2026, for a Professional Development Day. 🏫 Offices will remain open. Enjoy the long weekend!

21 days ago, LRSD

A reminder saying students will be out of school Monday, February 23, 2026, for Professional Development and that LRSD offices will be open.

We will be celebrating our Black History Spirit Week next week, February 24-27, 2026. Our Black History Program, 100 Years of Black History Month, will be celebrated on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 1:30 pm. We encourage all our staff and students to participate.

23 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Daddy Daugther Dance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lkSaBed_robIADkxGwWR480RL9acHEt0/view?usp=drivesdk

23 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of February 16-20, 2026.: https://app.smore.com/n/fx3wa

24 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Good morning, families! Today we begin ATLAS Interim testing for our 3rd–5th grade students. Please help us set our students up for success by ensuring they are present and on time. Thank you for your continued support!

25 days ago, Christopher Jackson

Please review the list of activities happening at Watson this week. As a reminder, we return to school tomorrow following Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Our free dress week has concluded. All students are expected to report to school in the appropriate uniform.

Additionally, we will conduct ATLAS Interim Testing for students in 3rd through 5th grades throughout this week. We ask that all students be present and on time each day.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

📅 This Week at Watson

🛑 Monday, February 16, 2026
🏫 No School — Parent Teacher Conferences
🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Thurmond

📝 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
🧠 3rd–5th Grade ATLAS Testing
📄 Interim Reports Come Home
🏅 LRSD Mathletes Competition
🚌 G/T Field Trip to Mosaic Templars
🏀 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Practice (3:00–5:00 PM)
⛹🏽‍♂️ 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Game @ North Heights CC — 6:00 PM

📝 Wednesday, February 18, 2026
🧠 3rd–5th Grade ATLAS Testing
🎶 Eagle Chorus Rehearsal (3:05–4:30 PM)

📝 Thursday, February 19, 2026
🧠 3rd–5th Grade ATLAS Testing
🎹 Piano Club (3:05–4:05 PM)
🏀 4th & 5th Grade Basketball Game @ Rose City CC — 6:00 PM
🏀 5th Grade Basketball Practice
🎉 Happy Birthday, Ms. Howard

✨ Friday, February 20, 2026
🧠 3rd–5th Grade ATLAS Testing
👔👑 Ties & Tiaras: Daddy Daughter Dance (6:00–8:00 PM)

🏀 Saturday, February 21, 2026
⛹🏽‍♂️ 1st & 2nd Grade Basketball Game @ Glen View CC

Let’s have a great week, Watson Eagles! 🦅

25 days ago, Christopher Jackson