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Graduate Arkansas would like to invite you to our quarterly wellness meeting on May 8th, 2024 at 12:30pm. Please use the link below to join! We look forward to seeing you! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D6OriwW4Lf0RGFjyy14zR7OGE-BoJqWA/edit

We would like to send a warm congratulations to our School Nurse, Ms. Asiah Willis, on graduating from HSU with her MBA today!

Celebrating our incredible Principal, Mrs. Laurette Whipps on National Principal's Day! Thank you for being a beacon of light for our school community, leading with grace, compassion, and dedication. Your hard work and unwavering commitment to our students' success do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything you do!

Just a friendly reminder for anyone who may be wondering about Summer EBT for students. Any student enrolled in at Graduate Arkansas as of May 31st could be eligible to receive summer EBT benefits. For more information, please check out the attached flyer which includes a link for parents and students to get additional details.

TRIO EOC is hosting a Pop-Up Event, Saturday, May 18th from 10am-3pm. This event is free! There will be food trucks, service provider vendors, and Power 92 Jams in attendance! If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Leah Irvin, Education Specialist at llirvin@ualr.edu.

Graduate Arkansas is thrilled to announce Ms. Krystle Browning as our new School Board President! With her dedication to education and commitment to our students, we are confident in a successful future ahead. Join us in welcoming Ms. Browning to her new role and exciting journey ahead!

Thank you for all you do behind the scenes to support us, anticipate our needs, and make everything easier for everyone else. Your contributions do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Aviate Through Knowledge, Inc. presents the 3rd Annual National HBCU Black Wall Street Career Fest! The career fest will be held on April 26, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Little Rock Presidential-Downtown. Attendees will be able to connect with top employers from diverse industries, explore job openings and internships, learn about in-demand skills and training programs, and so much more! Check out the flyer below for more details!

The Little Rock Workforce Center is hosting a hiring event for Addus on April 24, 2024 and May 1, 2024 from 9am-10pm. Please see the attached flyers for more information on how to sign up!

Join Caddy Academy for the 2nd Annual Caddy Academy Spring Youth Conference on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the historic Horace Mann Arts & Science Magnet Middle School in Little Rock, AR. This event engages students grades 6-12 in programming related to positive communication, law enforcement, mental health, financial literacy and building a successful resume. Registration begins at 8:30am with programming from 9:00am-3:00pm. Help support our youth by registering a student, volunteering, or donating at www.caddyacademy.org. Contact James O. Williams at 501-940-4881 or james@caddyacademy.org for more information about this worthwhile event.

Attention Students and Parents Please be aware that the front of our school building is currently under construction. To ensure everyone's safety, we kindly ask that you use the back door when coming to campus. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Attention all graduates of Graduate Arkansas Class of 2024! You are cordially invited to attend our high school graduation ceremony on May 24, 2024 at 5:00pm at the Central Church of Christ. Graduates should arrive by 1:00pm to get checked-in, take pictures, and practice. Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion and honor all of your hard work and dedication throughout your high school journey. Please make sure to review the graduation flyer for important details and preparation information. We can't wait to celebrate with you and your families as you embark on this next chapter in your lives. See you there! #Classof2024 #HighSchoolGraduation #ProudGraduates

Graduate Arkansas staff members visited the Laman Library in North Little Rock and donated over 20 prom dresses for students in need. While delivering the dresses, our staff had the pleasure of seeing the parent of one of our graduates. Thank you to the Laman Library for providing an opportunity for students to find their perfect attire for prom. Thank you also to Chenal Valley Church for supporting this effort and providing the dresses that allowed us to make this generous donation.

ATLAS Testing for English, Math, and Science kicks off next week! If you have not signed up for a testing date and location, please use the link below to sign up! Please reach out to your advisor for any questions or additional support! We look forward to seeing you next week! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFCC-oG3BTyI6tOfjzDhjR-T3JKV_wkbWEapE5bOtUvEmnng/viewform All participants will receive a gift card to one of the following restaurants: Sonic 🌭 McDonald's 🍔 Chick-fil-A 🐔 Burger King 👑 Wendy's 🍽️

Apply to the TOCA Online program by Wednesday, May 1! We're looking for high school students of color interested in learning languages and cultural exchange to apply for our next cohort of TOCA Online! Thanks to Qatar Foundation International and our TOCA community, our programs are zero-cost to students and families. In the TOCA Online program, students study Arabic, Spanish, or French, led by our NaTakallam Language Partners (LPs) dispersed throughout the world in Kenya 🇰🇪, Ghana 🇬🇭, Venezuela 🇻🇪, Uruguay 🇺🇾, Turkey 🇹🇷, and Jordan 🇯🇴. As a TOCA Online Language Fellow, students will: 🌍 📚 Study Arabic, French, or Spanish over the course of 10, two-hour classes (20 hours in total) taught by NaTakallam LPs throughout the world who are native speakers of their language. 🗣️ Take part in two Refugee Voices workshop sessions. 🌐 Participate in three virtual exchange sessions with youth based outside of the U.S. 📄 Develop a student community-based project plan. 💻 Take part in self-paced online course modules on topics such as understanding social identity; defining culture; non-verbal communication; exploring global interconnectedness; and more! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. All the best, Melquin Ramos Director of Virtual Initiatives melquin@teensofcolorabroad.org

Arkansas United is hosting Immigrant Integration Fairs on April 7th (reach out ASAP for this date) in Springdale and May 11th in Little Rock! These are excellent opportunities for immigrants in Arkansas to access valuable resources and services, completely free of charge. April 7th from 10am-2pm at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale May 11th from 10am-2pm at Plaza Frida in Little Rock. Both fairs will feature: Legal navigation and a legal clinic Health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes) and connections to care Assistance with obtaining an ITIN, filing taxes, and starting a small business Information on local job opportunities and resources for entrepreneurs Scholarships for DACA, Residency and Citizenship application fees Arkansas United will also be collecting any labor complaints to follow up on. Don't miss this chance to get support to reach your full potential! Want to get involved? Arkansas United is looking for volunteers and booth sponsors. Contact operations@arkansasunited.org or call (479) 763-2822 to learn how you can help. Please share widely and we hope to see you at one of these impactful events! Let's build a stronger, more integrated community together.

We are proud to have Assistant Principal Donesia Steward as a member of our education community, and we are grateful for the profound impact she makes daily. Her dedication to her role and her school serves as an inspiration to us all. Please join us in celebrating Assistant Principal Donesia Steward and all the incredible assistant principals who work tirelessly to support our students and schools. Your leadership and commitment to education are invaluable. Happy National Assistant Principal Week!

Check out the April issue of our "G.A. Today" newsletter.

We are heartbroken to share that over Spring Break, one of our student's homes caught fire, leaving their family in a difficult situation. They are in need of clothes and furniture to help rebuild their home and start anew. If you are able to donate gently used items or clothing, please drop them off at the school office or contact Mrs. Brittany Honeycutt (brittany.honeycutt@graduatearkansas.org) to arrange a pickup. Any help would be greatly appreciated as we rally around this family in their time of need. Thank you for your support and generosity during this challenging time.

Attention Graduate Arkansas Families, Spring Break is here! Our students will be on break from Monday, March 18th through Friday, March 22nd. Classes will resume on Monday, March 25th. We hope our students enjoy a fun, restful and safe week off. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (501) 500-9270. Happy Spring Break!