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The last day of school before Winter Break for Upper School students is Fri. Dec. 15. Upper School students will return to school at the new campus in Sagamore Hills on Mon. Jan. 8. The last day of school before Winter Break for Lower School students is Tues. Dec. 19. Lower School students will return to school on Wed. Jan 3. |
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| Thank you to Zach S. and his grandfather for this wonderful picture of our new school! |
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Reminder: High School midterms and finals take place Mon, Dec. 11 - Fri, Dec. 15. For questions, call Mr. Harris at x2114. Thank you to all the fathers who attended one of the Lower School Dads and Donuts breakfast receptions. Students were excited to show off their classrooms and introduce new friends. |
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| Student Council members Laura H., Chris A. and Viv M. take inventory of the Adopt-A-Family gifts. |
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This week, a final inventory of items for the Adopt-A-Family project was taken and we are proud to announce that the recipient family will receive everything on their holiday "wish list". Thanks again to our families and especially to Mrs. Callahan, Miss Hedrick and our Student Council members for all your time, effort and donations. | |
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| Senior Stephen M. has a passion for music. |
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Did you know that Lawrence has a successful singer and composer in its midst? Senior Stephen M. not only sings in the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, but is also working on composing an alma mater for Lawrence School! You can see and hear Stephen sing at Severance Hall with the entire Youth Chorus on Dec. 21 and 22. Or, attend one of the Christmas Concerts on Dec 23 and 24 featuring the Youth Chorus seniors, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. For details, visit clevelandorchestra.com. | |
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Let It Snow! |
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Snow Days |
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As mother nature has reminded us, winter weather has the potential to close school. As we split into two campuses, please be aware that the Lower and Upper schools will not necessarily be closed at the same time. You should tune in to the local TV news stations for school closing announcements, and please be sure to check more then one station if you do not initially see Lawrence School listed (one local station neglected to list Lawrence this week). In addition, teachers will call the homes of students in their homeroom/advisory in the event of school closing.
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Shuttle Service Contracts Due |
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Families planning to use the shuttle service between the Lower and Upper school campus should return contracts to the school no later than Mon, Dec. 11.
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New Upper School Schedule |
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Starting in January, the bell schedule for Upper School will change in order to accommodate those families who need to carpool or travel to both campus locations. While Lower School will continue on its current bell schedule (8:00 am - 3:00 pm), Upper School will be in session from 8:30 am - 3:20 pm. A detailed copy of the new daily class schedule will be mailed to all Upper School families soon.
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Lower School Winter Party |
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Lower School winter parties will take place on Tues. Dec. 19 from 1:30-2:45 pm. Room parents should make reminder calls from their sign up sheets for snacks and treats. Please contact your homeroom teacher with plans for your parties. There will also be a dress down day on this date.
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Open House for Current Families |
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All Lawrence families are invited to join us on Thurs. Jan. 4 from 4-7 pm for an Upper School Open House at the campus in Sagamore Hills. No RSVP is necessary; just stop by and enjoy our beautiful new Upper School building!
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Basketball Tees on Sale Now |
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The Athletic Boosters Club is selling t-shirts for the basketball home opener at the new school on Fri, Jan. 12 ($12 for short sleeve, $15 for long sleeve). Students who wear a t-shirt to the Jan. 12 game will get in free! Order forms will sent home soon. You may also see Mr. Messer to place an order. Orders must be received by Fri. Dec. 15.
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Outdoor Activity |
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Lower School parents, please remember to dress your child for outdoor activity. Apparel requirements are as follows: jackets required in 40-60 degree weather; jackets required and hat & gloves suggested in 32-40 degree weather; hat, gloves and jacket required for 25-32 degree weather. Snow pants and boots are required for snow play.
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Send a Holiday Tribute |
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Honor a special teacher, staff member, friend or loved one with a Lawrence School Tribute. For a minimum of $10, the recipient will receive a Lawrence pin, certificate and letter. Please contact Amy Homa at x3105 for information.
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Lawrence Athletes |
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Congratulations to 8th grader Anthony G. and middle school teacher Mr. Adam Havel, who both ran the annual 5-mile 'Turkey Trot' in Cleveland on Thanksgiving Day. Anthony crossed the finish line one second faster than Mr. Havel, in 44 minutes, 13 seconds. Stay tuned to next week's Loop for exciting news about a possible Cross Country team in 2007!
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| Head Notes |
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By now, I hope you have learned that Lou Salza, Head of ASSETS School in Honolulu, Hawaii, will become the new Head of Lawrence School effective August 1, 2007. After 17 years leading Lawrence, I could not have chosen an educator who is better prepared to carry the school into its next phase of development. I am thrilled to welcome Lou, and his wife Dell, to Lawrence and Northeast Ohio! He is in the first rank of professionals dedicating their professional careers to assuring that bright students will have every opportunity to achieve success - in their academic and social lives. Several years ago when my husband and I traveled to Hawaii, I arranged to spend a day at ASSETS. My motivation was the understanding that I would find an innovative and rigorous high school curriculum. I did see that. I also saw a warm and nurturing school at all grade levels; an environment which was clearly student-centered and where the experience of learning was positive and joyful. The community at ASSETS and the community at Lawrence have so much in common that it is easy for me to understand why Lou felt an affinity for our program and has decided to make Lawrence his next home. When you have an opportunity to meet Lou, you will learn that the warmth and welcome at the core of the ASSETS program came from the passion and energy with which he accepts the challenge of leadership. Lou is coming to Lawrence because of the quality of the programming we have developed and the culture of caring and respect we have nurtured. With Lou at the helm, things will only continue to get better and better. I know you will join me in welcoming him with enthusiasm to the Lawrence School family! - Mimi Mayer Head of School |
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