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Thanksgiving Break is Wed. 11/22 - Fri. 11/24. We will resume school on Mon. 11/27. Next Tuesday, 11/14 will be a dress down day for those Middle School students who returned their black binders with parent signatures during the 1st quarter. |
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| Middle School Honors Breakfast |
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Upper School students who received A's and B's on their first quarter grade reports enjoyed Honors Breakfast this week. Great job, students!
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This week at the new Upper School, the gymnasium floor was painted with the image of our Lawrence "Lion" in the center of the floor, and the words "Lawrence School" along the perimeter. We can't wait to enjoy basketball season in our amazing new building! | |
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| Students of the Month: Rebecca, Rachael & Monica |
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Good luck to Mrs. Joyce Walker, Mr. Jeff Petrulis and Mr. Ryan Masa who will speak at the International Dyslexia Association's 57th Annual Conference in Indianapolis this weekend. Their presentation is called "AP, College Placement and LD… Defying the Odds." On Thurs. 11/16 at 7 pm, Vanessa Diffenbacher and Joyce Walker will give a presentation on differing learning styles at the Madison Public Library. This free seminar is hosted by The Dyslexia Project. For more information contact Karen Austen at 440-428-1674. |
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Students Celebrate Diversity |
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Picture Retake Day |
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Picture retake day is Monday, 12/4. Students who plan to have their pictures retaken must bring in their original intact packet of pictures.
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Diversity Awareness |
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In celebration of the November theme of "Reach Across the World," Lower School students are participating in activities designed to help them learn more about other cultures, feel proud of their own culture, and understand diversity and how it relates to their own lives. Activities include reading, writing and discussion, and will culminate in the annual International Banquet on Friday, 11/17.
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Upper School Moving Update |
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Upper School parents are encouraged to join us for an essential meeting to discuss the transition to the new Upper School campus. There are two different meeting times, both on Wednesday, 12/6: 7:30-9 am and 7-8:30 pm. Please make plans to attend one of those meetings and RSVP to Mrs. Joyce Walker at x2113 or jwalker@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us.
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Dads & Donuts - Lower School |
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Lower School students and their dads are invited to attend Dads and Donuts in December. Families with the last name beginning A-K will attend on Friday, 12/1. Families with the last name beginning L-Z will attend Friday, 12/8. Please RSVP to Mrs. Pat Feith at x1124 or pfeith@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us.
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Canned Food Drive in Full Swing |
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The canned food drive is taking place until Nov. 17. Student Council will offer pizza lunch to the homerooms that bring in the most food/paper products for the Brecksville/Broadview Heights Food Bank. Please bring in your canned goods or paper items and turn them in to your homeroom or advisory teacher.
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Class of 2008 Fundraiser |
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The Class of 2008 is collecting items for service men and women in Iraq. Lawrence staff member Lynn Morgan has a son in the Marines, and we are adopting his unit as our special service project. A letter has been mailed home listing items that you can donate. If you would like a copy of this letter, contact Courtney Baker at x3106 or cbaker@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us. Items will be collected through Dec. 8.
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College Camp for Parents |
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Parents of high school students are invited to attend a free, half-day "College Camp" on Saturday, 11/18 at Hiram College, designed to help navigate the college search process. For more information, please visit www.collegecamp.info or call 330-569-5986.
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Open House Recap |
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Lower and Upper Schools hosted Open House events for prospective students this week. Both events drew record numbers of guests, and we were pleased to have the opportunity to share our school, students, and vision with new faces and families.
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Welcome, Marburn Academy |
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Lawrence welcomes the staff from Marburn Academy in Columbus as they visit on Friday, 11/10. They will be meeting with Lawrence staff and observing classrooms. We are excited to share our knowledge with them, and look forward to learning from their experiences as well.
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Students of the Month |
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Congratulations to our Upper School Students of the Month for October: Rebecca C (grades 7-8), Rachael L. (grades 9-10) and Monica M. (grades 11-12). Each of these students works hard, demonstrates leadership, and truly represent what Lawrence is all about. Congratulations, girls!
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| Head Notes |
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Next Friday, November 17, the Lower School will hold its annual International Banquet. This event has become an important tradition and it allows both the school and each family to focus on the importance of valuing the history and traditions which make each of us unique. Students will be asked to provide a dish which represents their ethnic or national heritage. If your child is in Lower School, I hope you will take this opportunity to discuss with them what food they would like to share and the ways in which your family heritage molds not only the foods you eat but other social and family traditions which are important to you. For this banquet to be a success, we need students to feel proud of their contribution and also curious and interested in learning about and tasting the contributions of their peers. It is the diversity of choices, and the richness they offer, that make this banquet a real feast every year. Your thoughtful contribution will, even from the confines of Lawrence School, truly help us "reach around the world". - Mimi Mayer
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