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Six School District, Community Partnerships Receive
R.I.S.E. Community Awards for 2021-2022
LITTLE ROCK — There is no doubt that when schools and communities partner together, great things can happen that support student success. The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to recognize six partnerships that demonstrate the benefit of school/community collaboration while building a strong culture of reading for students, their families, and the community.
During today’s State Board of Education meeting, ADE recognized Batesville, Greenbrier, and Magnolia as gold level R.I.S.E. Communities for 2021-2022 for their commitment to promoting literacy beyond school buildings and into surrounding communities. In addition to these three partnerships, Hope, McGehee, and Friendship Aspire in Pine Bluff were recognized as bronze winners.
“The partnerships between schools and community organizations in these six cities have resulted in improved access to books for students, enhanced awareness of the importance of reading on grade level, and a community culture that embraces reading,” ADE Secretary Johnny Key said. “I am extremely proud of these partnerships, which serve as role models for other communities. When we partner together toward a common goal, students are always the winners.”
Building a culture of reading is one of the foundational goals of the Reading Initiative for Student Excellence, or R.I.S.E. Arkansas, program. To encourage reading beyond just the classroom, ADE developed the R.I.S.E. Communities program to recognize districts, community members, and organizations that partner together to promote a culture of reading for residents of all ages.
To be eligible for the recognition, districts and communities submitted a letter of commitment, developed an action plan, and provided a portfolio that showed evidence of implementation throughout the year. While some community events were new, others were annual events that refocused their attention on the importance of literacy. During this time, the department provided guidance, resources, and support for engaging the community in planned reading activities. Applications were then scored using a rubric.
The common element across all communities was the desire and effort to increase the number of books for children. In Batesville, partners hosted a “Tale-gate” party and collected more than 8,000 books that were then donated to children in the community. Partners also worked with local restaurants to provide activity placemats that highlight the five components of reading.
Greenbrier’s Christmas parade received a new theme, “RISE up in Lights,” that focused on literacy. The community partnership also challenged residents to complete Science of Reading activities via a geocaching scavenger hunt about the history of Greenbrier.
Magnolia implemented free little libraries in public spaces throughout the community for families to access books for children and also promoted literacy for secondary students through a financial literacy event.
To learn more about how to become a R.I.S.E. Community, visit https://bit.ly/3SKf6YH.
eWallet information for upcoming Book Fair!
A few more AR awards were given in the library today! We love helping our students read and take Accelerated Reader tests! - Mrs. Terry
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
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We hope everyone is making the trip to the playoffs to support our football boys as they take on Robinson tomorrow! Take note of this road closure before you head that way! It begins at 10pm tomorrow.
There isn't another like her! We are thankful for you, Mrs. Eddy!
Students received Accelerated Reader awards in the library this week. Keep up the good work!-Mrs. Terry
Birthday lunch with Mrs. Leah!
Look what has been delivered today!! Book Fair is November 14-18. It will be open from 8:00 - 2:30 daily. We will also be open for Parent-Teacher Conferences until 5:45 on November 17th. Come shop or you can set up an ewallet for your children! - Mrs. Terry
Staff Shout Out Time!!!
Mrs. Roberson’s class learned about signs of Fall in the library. - Mrs. Terry
2022-2023 Basketball Schedule
We are excited to dress up and celebrate Veterans Day this Friday; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, we will not be doing our Veterans Day Assembly. Veterans signed up will be contacted.
We have SO much to be thankful for at East Side!
Positive behavior! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Positive Office Referral!!!!
Lunch winners!!!
Panther Pantry Post
We will NEVER lock food up. Staff & students face enough obstacles fighting hunger and a lock on the Pantry will NEVER be one of those!
Any staff member, at any time, can access the food pantry.
