Good Afternoon IHE Parents & Guardians, We have several important updates to share with you today. 1. Please be aware that with the rise of COVID cases, the district has made the decision to pivot to 100% virtual Friday, 01/07/22, and Monday, 01/10/22. The safety of our school and students will be our top priority, and that is how all decisions will be made. Student devices will be sent home today. 2. Classroom teachers will continue to provide instruction virtually following their current class schedule. All digital messages will be responded to within 24 hours. 3. Please contact your child’s teacher for additional information concerning student instruction. 4. There will be no transportation, but food services will be provided from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m at each campus on each day.

Please see the Superintendent's Message, which discusses the district's decision to pivot to 100% virtual instruction for Friday, January 7, 2022, and Monday, January 10, 2022, at all campuses. The message is available at the following link: https://5il.co/13xam Thank you for being a part of the North Little Rock School District!

The North Little Rock School District continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 in our schools. This is a reminder from our earlier communication that the Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus will continue remote instruction for Thursday, January 6, 2022, and Friday, January 7, 2022. (Click on the following link to read the communication sent earlier today: https://5il.co/13th3) All other campuses will be operating as normal with in-person instruction at this time. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. The NLRSD will provide information should there be any changes to school operations.

Good Evening IHE Parents & Guardians, We have several updates to share with you today. 1. Please be aware that with the rise of COVID cases, we could be facing some virtual learning days. We are not there yet, but it could be possible at any time. The safety of our school and students will be our top priority, and that is how all decisions will be made. If we go virtual, we will make sure devices are sent home with students. 2. Parents and guardians, if you have not already done so, please complete the Digital Equity Survey by using this link https://nlrsd.jotform.com/212366543212044. It is a requirement from the Arkansas Department of Education for schools to have this information. The NLRSD elementary school building with the most surveys completed by Spring Break will receive a reward from the Director of Elementary Education, Mrs. Lori Smith! The IHE class with the most completed surveys will receive a prize from the building principal, Dr. Shanda R. Coleman. Let the games begin!!! 3. If we pivot to 100% virtual learning, classroom teachers will continue to provide instruction virtually following their current class schedule. All digital me. It is a requirement from the Arkansas Department of Education for schools to have this information. The NLRSD elementary school building with the most surveys completed by Spring Break will receive a reward from the Director of Elementary Education, Mrs. Lori Smith! The IHE class with the most completed surveys will receive a prize from the building principal, Dr. Shanda R. Coleman. Let the games begin!!! 4. As we could possibly pivot to virtual learning, Hot spots are available as needed. Please fill out this survey https://forms.gle/8rWzf57KHt8J56pG9, and we will be in contact with you as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bruce (brucet@nlrsd.org) or Mrs. Wyant (wyante@nlrsd.org) 5. If your student is quarantined and cannot pick up their device, please fill out the link, and we will work with you on a time and safe way to pick up devices. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wyant. Device Pick Up Form: https://forms.gle/JwPTxxLgbyCEuJm56

Here's information on an upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic.

NLRSD needs your help! We are attempting to reach every family as required by the Arkansas Department of Education. We have over 6000 who have yet to fill this out. The elementary school with the most submissions before Spring Break will receive a reward. The IHE class with the most submissions will receive a popcorn party. Please click the link below and complete the survey as soon as possible. https://nlrsd.jotform.com/212366543212044

We thank those individuals who have signed up to be mentors in our district. If you haven't signed up yet, we still need YOU! Check out these Mentor Orientation Sessions that have been planned. Also, please make plans to attend our "Calling All Dads and Male Role Models" session on Sunday, which will feature the founders of "Dads on Duty" from Shreveport, La. They first appeared on CBS Evening News. Come and hear how they have made a positive impact in schools. See you there!

Save The Date! The NLRHS PTA will host the Father-Daughter Dance in the NLRHS Cafeteria on February 7, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All NLRSD girls in grades PK through 5th grade are welcomed with their fathers or father figures. Be on the lookout for more details!

Vaccination Clinic for 5 to 11 year olds. If you have questions, please call the North Little Rock Health Unit at (501) 791-8551.

Please join us in congratulating our 2021-2022 Building-Level Teachers of the Year for the North Little Rock School District! You can view the names at this link: https://www.nlrsd.org/article/591730 Congratulations to these amazing educators!

Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave, selfless men and women who have served our country. We appreciate you! ❤️💙🤍🇺🇸

The NLRSD is planning to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students between the ages of 5 and 11. Please complete the following survey by 11/10: https://nlrsd.jotform.com/213076717655057 If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Tonya Green at greent@nlrsd.org.

We need you! Don't forget our Mentor Orientation session, taking place tonight at Igesia Creciendo en Cristo Church at 6:00 p.m. We will also be at First NLR Church tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. Next month, the session will take place at New Hope Baptist Church. See you there!

The North Little Rock School District is in need of mentors! Please see the mentor orientation schedule listed below. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Crystal Barker, District Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, at the number listed.

This information is being distributed as a community service. The North Little Rock School District is not a sponsoring organization for this activity.

Check out the Indian Hills staff members who red to bring awareness to dyslexia! October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.

Save the date! Zoom links will be emailed. We hope you'll join us!

October is National Principals Month. Dr. Pilewski presented Dr. Coleman with a plaque to thank her for her steadfast leadership and outstanding service to the students and staff at Indian Hills. Congratulations, Dr. Coleman!

Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins and members of the department presented Indian Hills with a check for $1,140. The school received the Red Ribbon Week grant. The money will be used to purchase items to educate students on drug awareness and the dangers of drugs.

The North Little Rock Health Department will be at Indian Hills Elementary School on October 8, 2021, for a Flu Clinic from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Packets are going home this week. Please fill out the front and back of the Immunization Consent form and DON'T FORGET TO SIGN the consent form AND permission slip on the back of the packet. If you have any kind of insurance coverage, please put that information on the form. There is NO COST to you for the flu shot. Return all forms to the school by Thursday, October 7, 2021.