Attention, everyone! The links below will take you to the latest information as it relates to returning to school in the fall. Communication is available in English and Spanish.
Please keep in mind that there could be changes because our district will adhere to the guidance of the Arkansas Department of Health, the Arkansas Department of Education, and the Governor's Office.
Remember that you can send concerns to parentengagement@nlrsd.org. If you have not done so already, please make sure you select the instructional delivery of your child for the fall. The deadline is July 2.
English: https://tinyurl.com/y7w2cpyh
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/yb2a7c9d
The NLRSD Reopening Task Force would like your input as it relates to opening school in the fall. Please complete the feedback form at the link below and provide the question(s) or concern(s) that you may have.
https://tinyurl.com/yd5qwe7v
Mark your calendar for the virtual edition of "Cupcakes and Conversations," taking place on July 9 at 6 p.m.
Zoom access information will be sent to the email address you have on file.
For questions, contact Crystal Barker at barkerc@nlrsd.org.
We are preparing to begin Returning Student Registration. Our new registration program allows you to easily update any information and to verify your child will be attending the North Little Rock School District for the 20-21 school year. Registration log-in instructions will be sent to your email on Monday, June 15. You will receive this email if your guardian email address is updated in HAC. For help updating your guardian email, visit nlrsd.org, click on the Registration tab, and watch the videos on how to do this.
Please help us make sure you receive timely information by updating your email address in HAC.
The NLR Board of Education will hold a series of virtual community input meetings this week as they look to name the next Superintendent of Schools.
Below is a REVISED schedule of the meetings.
You can find the Zoom information here: https://tinyurl.com/y8jcrf96
The NLR Board of Education is seeking community input on the desired qualities and characteristics in the next Superintendent of Schools.
Please take the survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSW5396
The survey will be available until June 22.
Please TURN IN your Chromebook today from 9:00-10:45 am.
Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30-10:45 am
LAST CHANCE to pick up your NLRMS 7/8 yearbooks will be Monday, June 1st from 10am-12pm. The school office is closing for the summer. Any yearbooks not picked up on June 1st will be held until the office reopens in August.
LAST CHANCE to pick up your NLRMS 7/8 yearbooks will be Monday, June 1st from 10am-12pm. The school office is closing for the summer. Any yearbooks not picked up on June 1st will be held until the office reopens in August.
Parents, Guardians & Grandparents, you are wanted. Mrs. Gilmer is working on setting up the 2020-2021 Parent Involvement Committee for NLRMS 7/8 campus. See flyer for contact information!
YEARBOOKS ARE HERE! Please come by this Thursday or Friday from 9am-11am to pick up your yearbooks (table will be set up outside). There will be a VERY limited amount of extra yearbooks for sale. The cost is $35 (cash/check only) and they will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
We will have another drop off starting Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29th from 8:30- 11:00. We will be collecting textbooks, library books and chromebooks. Please make sure to get any checked out items turned in to avoid unwanted fees added to your student account. All items will be collected at North Little Rock Middle School 7/8 campus for our 7th and 8th grade students.
Attention! If your parent attended the spirit group tryout meeting and submitted the proper forms back in March, please check your student email for additional information.
For more information, contact Missy Sela at selam@nlrsd.org
If you are a 7th or 8th grade student, please turn in your Chromebook today or tomorrow from 8:30 am-10:30 am. Collection is taking place at NLRMS 7/8 campus near the front office.
If you checked out a Chromebook from North Little Rock Middle School 7/8 campus tomorrow will be the last day to turn in your device from 8:30-10:30 am.
If your child(ren) has been assigned summer school then they have until May 28th to complete their work and turn in their device(s) on May 29th.
Yearbook Update: The publisher (Balfour) who prints our yearbooks is in TX which is under "shelter in place" orders until May 15th. If they are allowed to open on the 15th, we are one of the first schools in line to be printed. When yearbooks arrive, a date/time will be announced for a drive-thru style pick up. The current "guesstimate" for distribution is the first week of June.
Next week, schools will begin the process of collecting Chromebooks and library books and will also be returning school supplies. Please look for announcements from your child's school as it relates to dates and times that you can return and pick up items. You may find announcements on their child's school Facebook page or Google classroom.
Please check with your teachers if you have any questions.
La próxima semana, las escuelas comenzarán el proceso de recolección de Chromebooks y libros de la biblioteca y también devolverán los útiles escolares. Busque los anuncios de la escuela de su hijo en relación con las fechas y horas en que puede devolver y recoger artículos. Puede encontrar anuncios en la página de Facebook de la escuela de sus hijos o en el aula de Google.
This message contains information regarding student device drop off and the return of library materials.
All student devices must be returned before the end of the school year. If you have not completed all of your AMI assignments, you should keep your chromebook until you have completed them. The last day to complete any AMI work is May 20th. No additional AMI work will be assigned after May 8th.
**If you are required to attend summer school, your device will be turned in on May 29th.
All devices along with the charger and any protective shell must be turned back in. Per the student handbook (p.38 Care of School Property), careless or deliberate destruction to school property will result in payment for a loss. The following fines will be assessed:
Chromebook-$100
Charger-$25
The week of May 11-15, technology drop off will begin. NLRMS will have individuals available from 8:00-11:00 am Monday through Friday of that week to collect devices. This will also be a good time to turn in any library books. There will be a collection bin outside the main door for any returned library materials. Library books can be returned anytime beginning May 11th.
Please see the schedule below to know what day to turn in student devices. All times are from 8:00-11:00.
Monday, May 11th- students with the last name A-D
Tuesday, May 12th-students with the last name E-I
Wednesday, May 13th-students with the last name J-N
Thursday, May 14th-students with the last name O-S
Friday, May 15th-students with the last name T-Z
After May 15th, please call the school at 501-771-8200 to make arrangements for technology drop off.
Devices must be CLEAN and free of any stickers you've attached. Items that are not turned in will be turned over to our business office who will be sending unpaid fine notifications to parents.
Due to COVID-19, devices will be stored for approximately 72 hours after receipt in a locked room as outlined by the school principal. IT Staff will disinfect and examine the devices after it has been quarantined for at least 72 hours.
FAQ ABOUT CHROMEBOOK CHECK-IN
1. Can I keep the chromebook over the summer?
No. The district policy is that it must be returned, just like you return a textbook. If it is not returned, you will be billed at the full amount, as the device will be considered lost.
2. Can I check in the chromebook outside of the times listed above?
No, keeping track of these devices requires an orderly check in process, so we have specifically set aside the time above for you to check them in.
Technology Department Checklist
1. Is there any physical damage?
2. Is the charger present?
3. Does the screen turn on and is there any damage to the screen?
4. SN or tag number matches with the one that was issued?
5. Are there any personal add-ons attached?
6. Did the student sign out of the device?
Students are responsible for the general care of the chromebook they have been assigned by the district. Chromebooks that are broken, or fail to work properly must be reported to a teacher so they can be taken care of properly. Do not take district owned chromebooks to an outside computer service for any type of maintenance. The devices will be maintained by the NLRSD IT Staff. Only District IT Staff can perform repairs on the devices. Normal part failures outside the control of the student and device damage are dealt with differently. The judgement call is left up to the IT Department.
The costs will be reviewed and adjusted annually per device model supported. If the device is stolen, then the students are responsible for reporting this to the principal.
The Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has extended eligibility of athletic physicals an additional 3 months. If you had your physical completed and on file with the Athletic Department, then it is good until July 15. More information will be forthcoming on dates and times that we may host physicals for our student-athletes for the upcoming school year.
