🔥 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! 🎸
Watson Salutes Our October Attendance HERO!
Congratulations to Ms. Nicholson’s Homeroom Class for being Here Every Day, Ready On Time throughout October!
With an outstanding 95% attendance rate, Ms. Nicholson’s class has demonstrated what it means to show up, stay committed, and SOAR each day. As a result of this achievement, Ms. Nicholson is this month’s recipient of a gift card sponsored by our community partner, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Community Programs.
Thank you, Ms. Nicholson and students, for leading the way and showing that Attendance Matters Every Day!
Way to go, Attendance HEROES! 🦅✨
📣 This Week at Watson: November 10–14, 2025
We’re excited for another fun and focused week of learning at Watson! Please remember that there are no specialty/dress-up days this week, so students are expected to be in uniform every day. 💙💛
Here’s what’s happening:
📅 Monday, November 10
🤝 Guiding Coalition Meeting
🏀 Basketball Practice at SWCC
📚 Book Fair Begins! (November 10–21)
📅 Tuesday, November 11
🎨 Partners in Art | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏛️ GT Field Trip – Clinton Library
📅 Wednesday, November 12
🎶 Eagle Chorus Rehearsal | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
🏀 Basketball Practice at SWCC
📅 Thursday, November 13
🎨 Partners in Art Showcase | 4:00 PM
📅 Friday, November 14
🏅 All A’s & Conduct Recognition Day — We are so proud of our Eagles!
💙 Let’s make it a great week, Eagles!
🦅 #WeCtheVision #EaglesSOAR #TheWatsonWay
Field Trip Families:
We are leaving Fayetteville now and just finished dinner. Our estimated arrival back at the school is 9:45 PM.
Please plan to be at the school and ready to pick up your child at that time.
Thank you!
School Trip Reminder – Fayetteville
Good afternoon, Watson families. This is a reminder for our Fayetteville trip tomorrow. Students attending the trip should arrive at the school between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. We will leave promptly at 6:00 a.m., so please make sure your student is on time.
Students are encouraged to wear their Watson spirit shirts and blue jeans, and to bring a light jacket. Students may also bring a small blanket or pillow to stay comfortable during the bus ride.
Please remember that the school is not responsible for any electronics that students choose to bring.
We are looking forward to a great and memorable trip! We’ll see everyone bright and early in the morning.
🎉 Attendance HERO Alert! 🎉
Huge shout-out to Miss Nicholson’s 4th-grade homeroom for earning October’s top spot with a 95.2% attendance rate! 🦅💛💙
Showing up = leveling up. Who’s taking the HERO cape in November? #EaglesSOAR #WeCtheVision #EveryDayCounts
Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of November 3-7, 2025: https://app.smore.com/n/uq5trk
📣 This Week at Watson!
We’ve got an exciting week ahead, Eagles! Here’s what’s happening each day 👇
📅 Monday, November 3
🏀 Basketball Practice at SWCC
📅 Tuesday, November 4
🎨 Partners in Art
🎉 Happy Birthday, Dr. Parker!
📅 Wednesday, November 5
🎃 Kindergarten Field Trip – Pumpkin Patch
🏀 Basketball Practice at SWCC
🎶 Eagle Chorus Rehearsal
🏛️ Mosaic Templars Field Trip
📅 Thursday, November 6
🚍 GT Field Trip – Hot Springs
🎨 Partners in Art
📅 Friday, November 7
🚫 No School – Enjoy the long weekend!
🚌 School Trip to Fayetteville
💙💛 Let’s make it a great week, Eagles! #WeCtheVision #EaglesSOAR #WatsonElementary
Families, don’t forget!
Join us tonight for our Elementary Literacy Night — Reading Lights the Way! 🌟
You won’t want to miss this wonderful evening of learning and fun for the whole family.
🍽️ Dinner will be served!
📚 PTA Meeting: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
✨ Literacy Night begins immediately after!
We can’t wait to see all of our families there!
Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of October 27-31, 2025:https://secure.smore.com/n/v026u
Good evening, Watson families!
I want to remind you about our weekly attendance challenge. We’ve noticed that our attendance tends to dip on Mondays, so this is your special reminder to make sure your scholar is present tomorrow and on time—ready to learn and grow with us!
Also, please stay connected to all the exciting things happening this week. We’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week, along with several field trips and special activities. You can find all the details on our social media pages and in your ClassDojo or Rooms messages.
Lastly, a quick reminder that Friday is the final day to reserve seats for our upcoming trip to Fayetteville on Thursday, November 7. We’re looking forward to a wonderful experience for our students!
Thank you, as always, for supporting Watson Elementary and our mission. Let’s make it a great week of learning!
Please find our theme days for red ribbon week 2025.
🎉 Congratulations, Eagles! 🎉
We’re proud to recognize our outstanding students who made the Principal’s List for the first grading period — earning all A’s! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly show The Watson Way! 💛💙
🎉 This Week at Watson! 🎉
Our Eagles are soaring through another amazing week of learning, creativity, and celebration! Here’s what’s happening from October 20–24, 2025:
🩺 Flu Clinic – Tuesday, 10/21
🎨 P-ART-ners in Art – Tuesday, 10/21 & Thursday, 10/23
🚌 5th Grade Field Trip to the Middle School Fair – Wednesday, 10/22
🎶 Eagle Chorus Rehearsal – Wednesday, 10/22
🏛️ 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Arkansas Historic Museum – Wednesday, 10/22
🏅 K–1 Honors Assembly – Wednesday, 10/22 at 9:00 a.m.
🏅 2nd–5th Honors Assembly – Wednesday, 10/22 at 1:30 p.m.
🚫 Anti-Bullying Assembly – Friday, 10/24 at 1:30 p.m.
💙💛 Let’s make this week one to remember, Eagles! Continue to show your pride, kindness, and excellence — The Watson Way! 🦅
Congratulations to our students of the week for the week of October 13-17, 2025: Julyssa Carcamo, Darwin Ixim, William Caal Bol, Victoria Silva-Rios, Amir Harris, Rian Harris, and Nairia Quib!
This National Principals Month, Watson Elementary proudly recognizes our fearless leaders, Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Curruth, for their tireless dedication to our scholars. Thank you for your long hours, unwavering commitment, and the countless ways you support our students, teachers, and families every day.
📸 Picture Day Reminder
Today is Picture Day! Please make sure your student is ready and looking their best. If you’d like to purchase a picture package, be sure to send back the order form. If you don’t have one, you can pick one up in the school office.
Please find our family newsletter, the Watson Word, for the week of October 13-17, 2025: https://app.smore.com/n/j0v94
Families,
In advance of our school pictures on Wednesday, October 15, we want our students to look and feel their best! Therefore, Watson Elementary is offering FREE haircuts on Tuesday, October 14.
In order for students to participate, a signed permission form must be returned.
Thank you for all that you do to help our students shine!
🚀 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.
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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