Watson Elementary

****Continuation of Recessed LRSD April 24th Board Meeting - Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ - under "Recent Meetings" - April 24 Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Please find our parent newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of April 28-May 2, 2025: https://secure.smore.com/n/dt9p5

Good afternoon, families! We want to inform you that our fifth-grade students who attended today’s field trip experienced a bus blowout on the way back. All students are safe, and no one was hurt. However, due to the delay, some students may miss their regular bus home this afternoon. We are actively working to coordinate transportation to ensure every student gets home safely. If picking up your child becomes an issue, please contact the school immediately. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Reminder: Specialist Banquet Tonight at 6 PM Watson Elementary families, join us tonight at 6 PM for our Specialist Banquet! 🎉 Enjoy out-of-this-world musical selections by our Eagle Chorus inspired by the planetary system, and marvel at stellar student art presentations based on the planets. Families who received invitations are encouraged to attend and celebrate your child’s achievements and the culmination of a wonderful year. We can’t wait to see our Watson community come together for this special evening! #WatsonElementary #EaglePride

Good afternoon, Watson families! As we approach the end of the school year, I want to take a moment to reiterate an important expectation we’ve had since the beginning of the year. During afternoon dismissal, we kindly ask that families do not park in the “No Parking” zone along the street to pick up students. This creates safety concerns for students crossing between cars and significantly slows down our car line. If you prefer not to wait in the car line, you are welcome to park in the designated parking lot and have your child walk safely to you from there. I will continue to remind families of this expectation during dismissal throughout the remainder of the school year. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our students safe. Warm regards, Christopher Jackson Principal, Watson Elementary

Good afternoon, Watson families! I hope you're having a great week! I missed sending out the digital version of our newsletter earlier, so you’ll find it embedded below. Just a few reminders:https://secure.smore.com/n/gu9wz 🍧 Kona Ice is coming tomorrow! Students can bring money, or you can pay using the link on the attached flyer. 📚 Don’t forget our Book Blast initiative is still going strong this week! You can find more information: https://app.booksarefun.com/WatsonES72209 Thanks for your continued support!

Watson families! Testing begins tomorrow. Our amazing teachers have poured their hearts into preparing our students — and now, it’s our turn as a school community to lift them even higher. Tonight, please help us set the tone by ensuring your child gets a good night’s sleep. In the morning, make sure they have time to eat a healthy breakfast — whether at home or here at school — and arrive ready to give their best. Encourage your child with a few kind words. Let them know you believe in them — because we certainly do. They’ve worked hard, and we are so proud of the growth they’ve already shown. Thank you for all you do. It’s because of parents like you that our #EaglesSOAR higher every day. Let’s make tomorrow a great start!

Please find our parent newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of April 7-11, 2025: https://secure.smore.com/n/7tneba

****LRSD Special Board Meeting/Public Comment/Work Session, Thurs., April 10, Starting at 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham, LRSD Boardroom Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/ Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Update - All LRSD Schools/Offices Open Monday, April 7, except Western Hills. If you live in an area where roads are impassable & buses cannot travel, please make alternate plans if possible to get your student to/from school. Thank you for your patience. See more here: https://5il.co/3crlu

LRSD is assessing impact of weekend's severe weather - power outages, downed trees & blocked roadways. Working with Entergy & City of Little Rock to evaluate conditions and next steps. Please expect update by 7PM tonite. Read full message here: https://5il.co/3crax Thanks!

LRSD continues to monitor weather conditions and has NO plans to dismiss early at this time. However, all after-school activities are canceled. If adjustments need to be made to our plans, we will contact you immediately.Please monitor your messages from LRSD for updates. Thanks!

Good afternoon, parents: Watson experienced power outages today due to a transformer fire, which also affected our phones. Students remained safe and the day continued smoothly. Entergy is working on repairs. Please check your email, texts, and our social media for updates.

Due to the threat of severe weather moving into our area, LRSD will dismiss school early today, all after-school activities are cancelled, and CARE will be closed. Elementary sites will dismiss at 1:30 p.m., followed by secondary schools at 2:30 p.m. This decision was made in the best interest of students and staff, in consultation with the National Weather Service, LRSD’s Emergency Management and Transportation teams, and surrounding districts. Please note that if tornado sirens are activated during these dismissal times, we will initiate our shelter-in-place procedures, and building doors will be locked until the threat has passed. Thank you for your understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Please stay safe.

Please find our parent newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of March 31- April 4, 2025: https://secure.smore.com/n/t7hnm

🚨 Reminder! Students will be out tomorrow for a work/data day. However, LRSD offices will remain open if you need assistance. Enjoy your day off, students! 🎉

📚 When we Read, Dream, and Succeed, we empower our students and strengthen our community! Join Reading in the Rock and commit to making literacy a priority. ✨ Take the pledge today by scanning the QR code or visiting www.LRSD.org/ReadingintheRock to access resources and show your support. Let's build a brighter future—one book at a time! 💙💛

Families, Students on Bus A have been brought back to the school as the bus was unable to enter the neighborhood. Parents will need to pick up their students from the school. Please contact the school with any questions. Watson Elementary

Watson Elementary Families! Due to an evacuation in the bus zone area, students riding Bus B will not be able to be dropped off this afternoon. Parents will need to pick up their students directly from the school. Watson Elementary

🎥 Did you miss last night's State of the District Address? Catch up on all the important updates from Superintendent Dr. Jermall Wright! Watch the full video here: https://tinyurl.com/zsyj6adb.