
Today is the deadline and we want your voice!
We have a short anonymous survey, your name and personal information will NOT be collected. Scan the QR Code or click the link below to participate. Thanks for your input! https://forms.gle/XeHXngwcSJcswKRV9

SCHOOL PARENTS ONLY: Help shape McDermott Elementary as your new Community School by taking a short anonymous survey before 9/12/24. Your name and personal information will NOT be collected. Scan the QR Code or click the link below to participate. Thanks for your input!
https://forms.gle/XeHXngwcSJcswKRV9


Join LRSD's Board Members and fellow community members for a Listening Tour and Town Hall Conversations! Discuss important decisions that will shape the future of our district. Topics include school year calendar options, cell phone policies, and strategic planning. Let’s work together to create a positive change in our schools!

McDermott Elementary is partnering with UAMS College of Public Health to learn how schools can improve playground design and play activity during recess. Please click link below or scan QR code for details and to give consent for your child to participate:
https://redcap.link/GSY



Grandparents Day is next Thursday, September 12th! Invitations are coming home this Thursday night. Be sure to let us know if your student has someone attending. Can't wait to see you next week!


Absenteeism remains an epidemic in schools, and as a new community school, McDermott Elementary will be working hard this year to turn things around to improve student success. Being present and on time daily matters! :) To learn more, please enjoy this recent Good Morning America segment featuring Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of our licensing partner Communities In Schools (CIS).
https://www.communitiesinschools.org/articles/article/good-morning-america-segment-being-present-matters-campaign-launch/

Peace Week is Coming!
We missed Peace Week last year, but we're back on track to celebrate this year!


📅 Just a reminder that all Little Rock School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday!


So exciting to see our McDermott class mission statements posted!




Cheerleading Clinic and Tryouts this Thursday (8/29/24) and Friday (8/30/24) after school!


Reminder: Cheerlead Interest Meeting TODAY (8/26/24) after school!
Cheerleading Clinic and Tryouts this Thursday (8/29/24) and Friday (8/30/24) after school!



Reminder: Cheerleading interest meeting Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:30 in the Cafeteria!

Reminder: Monday is the deadline to vote for your favorite pic in the "Dads Take Your Child to School" contest. Plus, some lucky winners will enjoy fantastic prizes, including tickets to the upcoming Razorback game, a golf game for four at the Country Club of Arkansas on September 20th, or a parking pass and admission for four to the Arkansas State Fair! If you have any questions about the voting process, check the helpful guide on our website. Let’s get those votes in!

Buses are rolling!! Have a nice weekend and thank you for your patience Mustang Parents!!!

Good afternoon Mustang Parents,
All buses are running behind and should arrive at McDermott within the next 20 minutes.. again we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause..
Thank you,

Good afternoon Mustang Parents,
Volleyball tryouts and practice today at Grace Presbyterian Church, 9301 North Rodney Parham Road... starting promptly at 5pm.. see you there! Please wear gym clothes...Coach Brittani Jackson..

Hello, K-3 parents,
This is information regarding beginning of the year screeners. Please contact your child's teacher or the school office if you have questions.



****LRSD Board Meeting/Public Comment, Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30 PM
Agenda: https://lrsd.diligent.community/Portal/
Public Comment: https://lrsd.jotform.com/form/203496938448067
Watch Live: www.lrsdlive.com

Many thanks to Jerry and Karen Herbert from our wonderful community partner Grace Presbyterian Church for their donation of school supplies for our students! We appreciate you more than we can express! 🙂


Bus 20 C is headed your way!