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There is a "paid" dress down day for all students (Lower and Upper) next Fri. 1/26. Students may pay 25 cents per clothing item, or $1 for an entire outfit. Dress down days are sponsored by Student Council. The SAT Test will be administered Saturday, 1/27 at the Upper School campus. An ACT Prep Course is starting Tuesday, 1/30. Contact Mr. Petrulis for more information. |
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Thanks to all who came out to support our Lawrence Lions basketball teams in their triple-header home opener last Friday, 1/12. Congratulations to the Lady Lions who won against Reimer Rd. Christian Academy! And despite their losses, both Boys' teams played great games and provided a lot of excitement. Also, great job to our new Lawrence Lion mascot, who helped CAVS Presentation Coordinator, Ahmaad Crump, pump up the crowd at halftime! | |
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| Ahmaad Crump tosses CAVS Bobble head Dolls to the crowd. |
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Lower School Moms and Muffins: Mothers of students whose last names end in A-K are invited on Fri. 2/2 at 7:30 am, and mothers of students whose last names begin with L-Z are invited Fri. 2/9 at 7:30 am. RSVP to Pat Feith at x1124. 6th graders will visit the new Upper School the week of Jan. 22-26. |
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| Students in Mrs. Lyle's class demonstrate desalination in a science experiment. |
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Market Day orders are due by Wed. 1/24 (or via internet by Thurs. 1/25). Pick-up (at Lower School) is on Wed. 1/31. We need more Lower School parent volunteers now that the Upper School has moved. Interested? Are you involved in another group that might want to team up in February to increase cookie dough sales? Call or email Sue Butler: 216-752-1516 or butlersm9@aol.com. |
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| The Lady Lions strategize with Coach Redd prior to their win. |
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| Lower School girls enjoy a snowy day! |
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| Students participated in games during last week's pep rally. |
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Enjoy this week's expanded Loop! |
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Upper School Student Council Activities |
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For the remainder of January, Upper School Student Council is collecting used eye glasses for the Lions Club. Glasses should be placed in the box in Mrs. Callahan's room on the side counter. In February, students will be collecting used, but working, cell phones to be donated to a woman's shelter. Chargers and user guides are welcomed. Please turn in phones to advisory teachers. Thank you!
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Lower School Student Council |
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The Lower School has started their own Student Council! Open to all students in grades 5 and 6, Student Council will participate in service projects, and will also coordinate Friday pizza lunch sales and spirit-wear fund raisers.
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9th-10th Grade Class Trip Payment |
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The deadline for payment of Class Trips for 9th and 10th graders has been extended to accommodate newer students (the original due date was Friday, 1/26). Please look for a letter to be mailed home soon with information on the new payment deadline as well as the final amount due.
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Astronomy Club |
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Upper School students and their families are invited to join Mrs. Callahan for Astronomy Club this Saturday, 1/20, at 6:45 pm at the Scheuler Planetarium in Bay Village for a discussion on Mercury and Venus.
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Lower School parent Coffee - Please RSVP |
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Lower School parents are invited to attend a very special Parent Coffee on Tuesday, 1/23 at 8 am. Dr. Ethan Schafer will present the topic "Is This Normal - Promoting Positive Development in Your Lower School Child." This presentation should be of interest to all of our families, and we encourage parents to bring questions. Please RSVP to Pat Feith at x1124.
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CCIS College Night for Juniors |
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CCIS (Cleveland Council of Independent Schools) is offering its “College Program for Juniors and their Families” on Wednesday, 1/24, at 7 pm at the Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. Deans of Admissions from four very good colleges will serve as panelists and answer questions. For a program guide or questions, contact Ryan Masa at x2409 or rmasa@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us.
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Benefit Auction Update |
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Attention, Benefit Auction Committee: Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 1/23 at 1 pm in the Upper School library. (We’ll finish in time for pick-ups at both campuses.) All are welcome! Contact Jayne Eiben at jeiben@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us or x 3107.
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Cleveland Marathon Fundraiser Update |
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Thanks to those who attended this week's meeting on participating as a runner or walker in the Cleveland marathon, half-marathon or 10k to raise money for a cross-country team. A second meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 1/25 at 3:15 in the Lower School library. Please RSVP to Courtney Baker at x3106 or cbaker@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us. Please also contact her if you are unable to make the meeting but would still like to participate. Reminder: Any students who are participating must have parent approval.
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Students in grades 7-8 are invited to attend a CCIS Social on Friday, 1/26 from 4:30-7 pm at Laurel School in Shaker Heights. This is an opportunity for Lawrence students to meet and socialize with students from other schools in the Cleveland Council of Independent Schools. Parent are responsible for student transportation to and from the event. More information will be sent home next week.
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Doughnuts with the Deans |
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Doughnuts with the Deans will take place on Wednesday, 2/7 from 7:30-8:30 am. Mrs. Walker, Mr. Culp and Mr. Harris will meet with parents in the Upper School library at that time.
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Sweetheart Dance |
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Students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend a Sweetheart Dance at the Upper School on Saturday, 2/10, sponsored by Student Council. See next week's Loop for more details.
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8th Grade Science Fair |
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All 8th grade students will participate in a Science Fair on Thursday, 2/15, in the Upper School library. Judging will take place between 9 am and noon, and visitors are welcome to tour the exhibits from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Any questions should be directed to Mr. Harris, Ms. Bishop or Mrs. Kaufmann.
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Lower School students will take part in homeroom "Friendship Parties" on Friday, 2/16, from 1:30-2:45 pm. If you are a Room Parent, please contact your child's homeroom teacher to discuss activities.
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Ohio College Goal Sunday |
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Ohio College Goal Sunday is coming to 35 locations throughout Ohio on Sunday, 2/11 at 2 pm. Please check www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org for more information and advice on college financial aid.
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The 6th Grade DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation will take place on Tuesday 1/30 from 1:30-2:30 pm. Families are welcome to attend. RSVP to Pat Feith at x1124.
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Do you know someone who could benefit from hearing more about Lawrence? The Lower School Open House is on Sunday, 1/28 at 3 pm at the Broadview Heights campus. The Upper School Open House is on Sunday, 2/11 at the Sagamore Hills campus. Please call 440-526-0717 to RSVP.
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Head Notes: Guest Columnist |
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I am very pleased to have the opportunity to discuss some of the changes that have occurred, or are in the process of occurring, since the Upper School has left our Broadview Heights building. In just a few short weeks, the Lower School staff managed to create a second science lab/project room. Students have already made good use of the additional space to conduct larger lab experiments. We have also expanded our space to house our reading lab program. This has enabled us to provide separate rooms for each of our three reading groups, and add a computer (totaling three) for Earobics. In addition to our existing computer lab, we now have access to a second lab which houses twenty additional computers. We are preparing a third wireless tabletop computer lab, which will be available to all classes as well. Student Council has met for the first time and exciting plans are well underway. During activity time, starting Monday, 1/22, we will be offering clubs for all students to attend once a week. These activities will include yoga, Tae Bo, chess, acting, gymnastics and many others. Finally, we are delighted to once again be offering the after school Intramural program. Beginning February 28th, Mr. Redd will be offering a six week basketball camp. If you are interested, look for a flyer which will be coming home soon. I hope you are as excited with these new initiatives as we are. There are more enhancements still in the planning stage for Lower School. Stay tuned! - Vanessa Diffenbacher
Lower School Dean |
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