📚 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! 💙💛
Tomorrow is Causal for a Cause!
🎥 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.
Tomorrow is the last day for Push for Change.
As a reminder, we have some exciting prizes for both divisions ( Elementary is Division I and Middle School is Divsion II):
3rd Place: One free dress day
2nd Place: Two free dress days
1st Place: Three free dress days (that’s nearly a week of free dress!)
Our school goal is to raise $2,000. If we achieve this, or if a division reaches their individual goal, we will celebrate with an ice cream social on Thursday, March 20th! Each student will enjoy a delicious treat, including a frozen non-dairy alternative, making this a delightful conclusion to our fundraiser.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how contributions will impact our total:
Pennies = Positive: Will be awarded to your classes or grades running total.
Silver Coins = Setbacks: Will count against any other classes or grades' running total in their assigned division.
Cash and Checks = King: Will be awarded to your classes or grades running total.
Online Payments - Protected: Will be awarded to your classes' or grade's running total and cannot be deducted by setbacks.
Please remember to use schoolpayonline.com for your contributions, and be sure to include your child's name and grade when submitting.
Let’s make this fundraiser a success together! Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!
Morning Reminder
Please note that the morning bell rings at 7:35 AM, and students are considered tardy if they arrive after 7:40 AM. If your student is dropped off after 7:40 AM, a parent or guardian must come in to sign them in. Only students in 5th grade and above are permitted to sign themselves and their siblings in during the mornings.
Forgotten Items
Any items that are forgotten at home should be brought to school during lunchtime. If the item is needed after school, it can be delivered at that time.
Lunch Schedules
Kindergarten & 3rd Grade: 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
6th Grade: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1st & 2nd Grade: 11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade: 12:08 PM - 12:38 PM
4th & 5th Grade: 12:38 PM - 1:00 PM
Please ensure you follow these guidelines for a smooth school day.
This week at FHSA...
Get Ready for "Push for Change"!
We are thrilled to announce our school-wide fundraiser happening from Monday, March 17 to Thursday, March 20, 2025! Our ambitious goal is to raise $2,000 to support our exciting CultureFest on May 9, 2025!
To spark some friendly competition among grades and classes, we’re offering fantastic prizes based on performance:
3rd Place: One free dress day
2nd Place: Two free dress days
1st Place: Three free dress days (that’s nearly a week of free dress!)
School Goal Reward: If we reach our school goal of $2,000, we’ll celebrate with an ice cream social on the afternoon of Thursday, March 20th! Each student will get to enjoy delicious ice cream or a frozen non-dairy alternative, making it a sweet conclusion to our fundraiser.
Fundraising Details:
Students will collect as many coins and paper money as possible from Monday, March 17, 2025, at 7:05 am to Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Here’s how your contributions will be tallied:
Pennies: Positive (added to your class or grade's total)
Silver Coins: Setbacks (deducted from other classes or grades' totals)
Cash and Checks: King (added to your class or grade's total)
Let’s come together to make a difference, have fun, and reach our goal for CultureFest! Get ready to collect those coins and show your school spirit!
It's yearbook time! Check out the attached flyer and order yours today.
A Big Shout-Out to Our Middle School Men's Club!
Today, our Middle School Men's Club made an impact by volunteering at the Arkansas Foodbank. They worked together to prepare an impressive total of 2,570 food bags for kids in Arkansas. Their hard work and commitment to helping others is truly commendable!
****LRSD Board Work Session, Thurs., March 13, 5:30 PM; 810 W. Markham,
LRSD Boardroom
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
One of our FHSA elementary robotics teams, What, just won the Judges Award at the Arkansas State Robotics Championship! 🏆🤖
Congratulations to Victoria, CJ, Christian, Krishna, and Coach Carson and Coach Wilson! We are so proud of each of you!!
This week at FHSA...
📢 The FHSA March Newsletter is Here! 📢
Stay informed on upcoming events and important updates! Check the attachment or visit forestheightsstem.com and click on The Eagle's Eye to read the latest news.
Don't miss out on what’s happening at Forest Heights STEM Academy this month!
Due to the chance of bad weather this afternoon 7th/8th grade track practice is cancelled today. Practice will resume Wednesday and Thursday of this week from 3-5pm. Thank you
FHSA is thrilled to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our very own Dr. Belt! This past Friday, during a special promotion ceremony, Dr. Belt achieved a remarkable milestone by being promoted from Captain to the rank of Major in the United States Army. This prestigious honor is a testament to his dedication and hard work, and we are incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
For more details about Dr. Belt's impressive journey and achievements, please take a moment to read his attached biography. Join us in celebrating this significant achievement!
Updated- This week at FHSA
This week at FHSA...
The 2024-25 FHSA Eagles on the Run Team finished the final mile of their 26.2 mile marathon at the statehouse Convention Center on March 1st. Thanks to both Ms. Perkins and their families, these students have been training since September for their big day! We are so proud of them all!
Also, thank you to teachers who participated in marathon weekend: Ms. Turner, Mrs. Vaughn, Mr. Olson, and Mrs. Reesceno, as well as Ms. Thacker for organizing this. FHSA is so lucky to have such a wonderful team of students, parents, and staff!
Reminder- Family Literacy and Math night is tonight in the cafeteria from 5:30-7:00. Concessions will be $2 an item. Concessions are cash only.
📢 Save the Date! Join us for the State of the District Address on March 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Ron Robinson Theater in Library Square! This is your opportunity to hear directly from LRSD leadership about our progress, challenges, and exciting plans for the future. Let’s come together to #ReimagineLRSD and build brighter futures for every student! Be part of the conversation and see how YOU can play a role in our success story.
