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Lower School Student Council will sponsor their first dress down day on Fri. Sept. 29. Students pay 25 cents per item, up to $1. All students and staff are welcome to participate. The following college representatives will visit with students next week: Cleveland Institute of Art on Mon 9/25 at 9:30 am, Ohio Northern University on Mon. 9/25 at 1 pm, and Baldwin-Wallace College on Tues. 9/26 at 1 pm. Students are encouraged to attend, and reminded to get permission beforehand. |
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As part of a lesson on projectile motion, Mrs. Cook's AP Physics class participated in an outdoor lab to determine who could throw a ball the fastest. Students gathered data on on time and distance, then mathematically analyzed the data to calculate the velocity of each throw. | |
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Market Day pickup is after school on Wed. Sept. 27. Even if you didn't order, stop by to taste the Southwest Chicken Soup and register to win a package of the soup. If you'd like to help inventory and distribute the food, come anytime between 1:30 and 3:30. College Planning Night for Sophomores is on Monday 9/25 at 7 pm in Room 311. 10th grade students and their parents are encouraged to attend. |
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| Miss Hedrick & Andy S. learn to salsa |
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Ole! Last week, Miss Hedrick's Spanish students learned how to salsa and mambo as part of a lesson on Latin culture. Muy excellente, estudiantes! Congratulations to Lawrence Board of Trustees member Mozelle Jackson, who was just named Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Third Bank of Northeastern Ohio. Mrs. Jackson has served on the Lawrence Board for over a year and a half. |
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Monday is Picture Day |
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Picture Day - Monday |
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Ohio School Pictures will be photographing students this coming Monday, 9/25. Please be sure to send your child's order form and payment in to school on Monday. Also, please help students remember to abide by dress code for pictures. Thank you!
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Lower School Grandparents Day - Next Week |
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Grandparents of students whose last name starts with A-K are invited to Grandparents Day next Thurs. Sept. 28 from 7:30-8 am. We will enjoy, coffee, juice and pastries in the gymnasium. Please RSVP no later than Mon. Sept. 25 to Pat Feith at x1124. Grandparents of students whose last name starts with L-Z are invited on Oct. 12.
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Mandatory Upper School Parent Meeting |
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Upper School parents will soon receive a postcard with details on a mandatory meeting regarding end-of-year class trips. Mark your calendars for Mon. 10/9 from 3:15-4:15 or 7-8 pm. We will review itineraries, costs, and other specifics of the exciting trip that Lawrence has planned for your child.
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Lower School VIP Fundraiser |
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The Lower School VIP fundraiser provides vital funds for various activities. Did you know that the fundraiser supports the following: Parent Coffee sessions, Grandparents Day, Dads & Donuts, Moms & Muffins, Book-It program, Harvest Meal, Staff Appreciation, Career Day, Earth Day and the end-of-year Picnic? The fundraiser continues through Oct. 2, and we thank you for your support!
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Lawrence Spiritwear for Sale |
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The annual Lawrence School sweatshirt sale, sponsored by the National Honor Society, is beginning soon. Visit www.lawrencevip.org (look under Upper School Fundraisers) for info on how and when to order. There are also a number of sweatshirts left over from last year for sale, and those are listed on the site as well.
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Uniform Exchange |
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While you are on the www.lawrencevip.org website shopping for spiritwear, please visit the "Uniform Exchange" area for great deals on gently-worn Lands End clothing. Prices are thrift store value, and each item comes wrapped in a labeled, plastic bag. Parents are welcome to post/sell their own items, or drop off items to the school for us to repackage and sell (you can take a tax deduction for all donations).
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New this Year - Basketball Program Guides |
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Thanks to the Athletic Boosters Club, we are pleased to announce that for the upcoming basketball season, programs will be available at all home games. Programs will include rosters, schedules, and team pictures. If you would like to place a "patron ad" for $10 with a personal message for the team or an individual player, or a 1/4 page business ad for $25.00, please contact Ron Messer at x2410.
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Thank you, 8th Grade Parents |
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Thank you to all the parents who attended the 8th grade parent meeting! We enjoyed sharing the exciting features of our high school program, and look forward to working with you to choose the best high school for your child. Any parent of an 8th grader who did not make the meeting should contact Joyce Walker at x2113.
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| Head Notes |
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In this column on September 1, I outlined four core areas that the management team and I have identified as critical to the continued health of Lawrence School. Since then, I have addressed two of those areas – building enrollment and supporting the Capital Campaign. This week, I would like to discuss the third core area, strengthening the internal structure and functions of the school. When organizations such as ours decide to expand services or build new facilities, the most common mistake they may face is neglecting to create and nurture the infrastructure prior to the actual physical expansion. Thankfully, with the support of the Board of Trustees, the internal planning for our external growth has been going on for several years. For example, we have streamlined our management structure to reduce the number of employees who report to me, allowing more support and supervision for each staff member. Our new Office of External Affairs coordinates the communication, fund raising, and special events activities into a more effective whole. The addition of an experienced Chief Financial Officer allows us to oversee the building project, as well as the maintenance of two campuses and the critically important expansion of our information technology services. As January approaches, we are working to assure a smooth transition. We are trying to anticipate where every paper clip – as well as every piece of furniture – will need to be in both buildings so the transition is seamless for our students and parents. In January, you will be able to grade the effectiveness of our internal and external preparations, and we are working very, very hard to pass your test! - Mimi Mayer Head of School |
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