Forest Heights STEM Academy K-8 -

Join us for GT & Advanced Academics Night next Tuesday, the 24th, from 5:30–6:30 PM in the cafeteria! Come learn more about our Gifted & Talented and Advanced Academics programs, what students are learning, and the exciting opportunities available. ✨ There will also be a special 3rd–5th Grade GT Showcase featuring student work from throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there!

🏀 Game Day Alert! 🏀 Tomorrow, the FHSA Eagles take on Mann at Mann! ⏰ Tip-off starts at 5:30 PM. Let’s show our Eagle pride — Go Eagles! 🦅

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LRSD 6th Grade Basketball

Semifinals
10:00 a.m. – Pulaski Heights (Home Team) vs. Mann
11:00 a.m. – Pinnacle View (Home Team) vs. Forest Heights

Championship Game
1:00 p.m. – Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2

Please use the link to purchase tickets for the LRSD 6th Grade Basketball Semifinals and Championship Playoff Games. - https://gofan.co/event/6122555?schoolId=AR95117

Note: All games scheduled for Saturday, February 14, will be played at Southwest High School.

After days of research and planning, Imagination Zone students have begun building their carnival rides in anticipation of STEM and EAST night on March 10th. They are looking forward to showcasing their creations!

Candy Grams will be on sale this Thursday and Friday for just $1 — a perfect way to spread a little kindness! ✨ This Friday is also $1 Casual for a Cause! Students may dress casually for $1, as long as outfits follow the LRSD dress code. Double the fun, double the impact — don’t miss out!

🏌️‍♂️⛳ FOREST HEIGHTS GOLF CLUB is here!
Calling all 5th–8th graders! Learn the basics of golf, build confidence, and have a blast with friends through games, challenges, and tournaments.

✔️ Golf fundamentals
✔️ Swing, putting, chipping & etiquette
✔️ Team challenges & fun competitions

📲 Sign up using the QR code on the flyer!
Spots won’t last—join us on the green! 🌱

Our 5th graders are over the moon 🌕 as they explored the phases of the moon using Oreo cookies! Hands-on learning + a sweet treat = a science lesson they’ll never forget! 🍪🚀 From new moons to full moons, our students had a blast learning while having fun! Science has never been so sweet! 💫🍪

💃 FHSA Dance Team Tryouts! 💃 Tryouts for next year’s 7th–8th Grade FHSA Dance Team will be held February 24–26! Interested students should pick up an application from Ms. Cole in Room 430. 🗓 Applications must be picked up by February 17 📥 Returned by February 19 We can’t wait to see you dance! ✨💚

🌿 Reminder — our School Garden Interest Meeting is TONIGHT! 🌿 Forest Heights STEM School is forming a Garden Team to help build, maintain, and grow our school garden so it can serve students and families for years to come. 📍 Where: FHSA Cafeteria 🕠 When: Monday, February 9 at 5:30 PM This meeting is an information session only — attending does NOT mean you are committing yet.

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Reminder: Elementary classroom, middle school grade-level, fall make-up, basketball, cheer, drill, and volleyball pictures will be taken on Monday, February 9th.

Coaches will send out picture order information for sports teams. Classroom and grade-level order forms have already been sent home, and extra forms are available in the office.

All students who missed fall picture day will have their photos retaken for inclusion in the yearbook. If your student missed fall pictures, please ensure they are present for retakes on February 9th. If you have any questions, please email Laura.Gowan@lrsd.org

Dear Family & Friends, The FHSA Middle School Choir has already hit its fundraising goal, and now we’re seeing how far we can go before the fundraiser ends tonight. This is your last chance to grab a Domino’s Slice the Price Card and save on Domino’s Pizza through 12/31/26 while supporting our choir with music and travel expenses. If you have been meaning to help, now is the time. Thank you so much for your support. https://store.dominos.cards/51324

Families, please be sure to check out Mrs. Kirkpatrick’s February newsletter, The Eagle’s Eye! It’s full of important updates, upcoming events, and highlights you won’t want to miss.

FHSA Updated Schedule: 2/5 ATLAS Interim 3-8th Grade- Literacy (Middle School Students will report to their WIN groups first thing in the morning for testing. WIN time will not occur.) 2/6 ATLAS Interim 3-8th Grade- Writing (Middle School Students will report to their WIN groups first thing in the morning for testing. WIN time will not occur.) 2/9 Picture Day- Elementary Classroom, Middle School Grade-Level, Fall Make-Up, Basketball, Cheer, Drill, and Volleyball pictures 2/9 Garden Meeting 5:30-6:30 on the Cafeteria 2/10 ATLAS Interim 3-8th Grade-Math (Middle School Students will report to their WIN groups first thing in the morning for testing. WIN time will not occur.) 2/12 ATLAS Interim 3-8th Grade- Science (Middle School Students will report to their WIN groups first thing in the morning for testing. WIN time will not occur.) 2/13 Elementary Valentine’s Day Parties 1:30 2/13 Casual For a Cause

LRSD schools will be closed for students Mon., Feb. 2, due to icy conditions impacting bus routes. Employees will report to work: non-school. staff - 8:30-4:00; school-based staff 8:30-3:30 p.m. Road conditions will be checked again Mon. & families will be notified about the status of school for Tuesday.

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LRSD wants to hear from you! The Little Rock School District is inviting parents, students, staff, and community members to join upcoming community meetings focused on the FY27 budget. These conversations are a chance to learn more about district priorities, ask questions, and share feedback before final decisions are made. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Rd). The second meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Henderson (401 John Barrow Rd). Both meetings will cover the same information. Come be part of the conversation as we plan responsibly for the future of LRSD.