May 24, 2007
		There is no school on Friday, 5/25 and Monday 5/28 due to Memorial Day weekend. Wed. and Thurs, May 30 and 31, will be the last days for Lower School after-school softball club. The last day of school for Lower School students is Thursday, June 7. The last day of school for Upper School students is Friday, June 8. Student Andy M. and friends enjoyed riding the Euclid Beach rocket for lunch at Wendy's last week. Andy's parents were the high bidders on this unique auction item from the Benefit earlier this month. Thank you to the Lower School parents who attended Parent- Teacher Conferences this week.  We hope you had the opportunity to enjoy the artwork and writing samples of our talented students. Mrs. Browne & her sister Last week, Art teacher Joy Browne was given an award for Excellence in Art Education from the Lab School of Washington. She received her award from artist Christopher Rauschenberg, son of the famous Robert Rauschenberg. Only 32 teachers nationwide were chosen for this honor. Great job, Joy! Thank you for helping us celebrate our Upper School Grand Opening last Sunday, and a special thanks to our student tour guides. You were all wonderful! Lower School students enjoyed an Akron Aeros game on May 17. Everyone who purchased a Market Day pie last month was entered into a raffle to win a Target gift card. Congratulations to the winners: Faculty - Pat Feith; Upper School - Cindy Robinson; Lower School - Connie Hecker. Thank you to everyone who ordered! The purchase of these promotional items offers a way to increase funds raised for the school.		June Graduation and Awards Ceremonies Upper School Convocation Upper School Convocation is on Thursday, June 7 at 6:30 pm in the gym. Parents, please plan to attend as all Upper School students will be recognized. Sixth Grade Graduation On Thursday, June 7, sixth grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to a continental breakfast at 8:30 am followed by an Awards & Graduation Ceremony at 9:15 am. Students will be dismissed immediately following the ceremony for summer break. Class of 2007 Commencement Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2007 is on Saturday, June 9, at 2 pm in the Upper School gym. The keynote speaker is Karen Vadino, a motivational speaker and humorist.  Each student will receive 15 tickets to the ceremony; if you require additional tickets, please contact Mr. Jason Culp at x2115. All seniors are required to attend a rehearsal on Friday, June 8 at 10 am at the Upper School gym. Please be sure to put it on your calendar! Lower School Awards Ceremony Parents/guardians of students in grades 1-5: Please join us on Thursday, June 7 at 12 noon as we recognize students for their achievements throughout the school year. Students will be dismissed immediately following the ceremony for summer break. We hope to see you there! Lower School Field Day Students in grades 1-6 will enjoy a picnic and games on Friday, June 1. This will be a dress down day for Lower School. Congratulations, Team Lawrence! Thank you to the 60+ "Team Lawrence" participants who ran or walked one of the Cleveland Marathon events last weekend in support of Lawrence School. A special congratulations to the students who trained hard to complete the 10k (that's 6.2 miles!). You all did an amazing job and should be very proud! Also, thank you to the students and staff who helped run the Lawrence water stop. Your enthusiasm was much appreciated, especially so early in the morning! Year-End Tributes It's the end of the school year! Are you looking for a way to thank teachers and staff, or reward a student for a job well done? Consider sending a Lawrence School Tribute. For a minimum $10 donation, we will send your honoree a personalized letter, certificate and pin. In addition, your name and the name of your honoree will appear in the Lawrence LINE and on the website. For forms, contact Sue Synek at x3108 or ssynek@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us. "Shooting Stars" basketball camp This summer, Lawrence will host two "Shooting Stars" basketball camps for students from across Northeast Ohio. Camps take place June 11-15 (for students entering grades 4-5 and 6-8) and August 6-10 (for students entering grades 2-4 and 5-7). Camps take place at the Upper School from 9 am - 3 pm each day. For more information, call 330-699-1234. Head Notes It’s that busy time of year! Last week, we celebrated the dedication of our theater at the Upper School to honor Jenifer and Bob Garfield.  The evening was shared with many of the Garfield’s dear friends and featured a musical and video review of the working and dreaming which led us to our Upper School.  As chairs of the Capital Campaign, the Garfields have been leading the charge to see this school become a reality. On Sunday, many family members, friends and neighbors visited our Grand Opening celebration.  Students led tours and charmed our guests as only they can, and staff members demonstrated the technology and curriculum which set this school apart.  Earlier in the day 70 members of our Board of Trustees, staff, parents and students participated on 'Team Lawrence’ as they walked, jogged or ran in the Cleveland Marathon activities. During the weekend and early this week, we saw students in grades 7-12 depart for their annual class trips.  This year, students are visiting Chicago, Washington, D.C., Boston and Canada.  These trips are carefully designed to expand our students’ exposure to the history and culture they study in the classroom and to underline the curricular themes they have been studying. Of course, we expect them to have fun as well, and to bond with their classmates and teachers as they experience new places and themes together. We thank all of you who have helped make these - and other - various springtime events so memorable. Have a great long Memorial Day weekend with your family and friends, and enjoy the break! - Mimi Mayer Head of School