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There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, 10/13 due to NEOEA Day. The ACT Prep Course starts Tuesday, 10/17. Please see Jeff Petrulis for more information. OGT testing will be administered the week of 10/23. Please call David Harris at x2114 for more information. |
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It's not too late to order a sweatshirt or hoodie from the Lower School Student Council. Orders will be accepted until Mon. 10/16. Call Pat Feith at x1124. Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Ryan Tucker will visit the Lower School on Tuesday, 10/17 to talk to students about reading, as part of the Book-It program. While we do ask that students refrain from seeking autographs, the Browns will provide a keepsake item for each child to enjoy after the presentation. |
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Upper School Class Trip Agreements were sent home this week. If you do not plan on sending your child on a class trip, you still need to fill out the form and send it back so we have proper documentation. Thank you! Place your Market Day orders (paper and Internet) before Thursday, 10/19. Go to www.marketday.com and use order code #22070. Pick-up is on Wed. 10/25. If you would like your order sent home with your child, please call Sue Butler at 216-752-1516. |
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Upper School Campus Update: The new Upper School building is changing and growing by the day! The floor tiling is nearly finished, classrooms are being carpeted, cabinetry installation is complete, the theater floor is being painted, and the Lawrence logo will be inlaid in the foyer floor very soon. We can't wait for you to see it! | |
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Next Week is Homecoming |
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Homecoming 2006 |
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The events and activities surrounding Homecoming Week are growing! Here is a rundown (all events are for Upper School only): SPIRIT WEEK (Oct 16-20): Monday is "Favorite Sports Team Day," Tuesday is "Country Western Day," Wednesday is "Favorite Hat Day," Thursday is "Decades Day" and Friday is "Lawrence Day." Cost is $10 for the week. PEP ASSEMBLY (Fri. Oct. 20 at 2 pm): Cheer on our soccer Lions, and participate in faculty vs. student games. SOCCER GAME (Fri. Oct. 20 at 5:30 at The Fields): Transportation to the game will be provided. HOMECOMING DANCE (Sat. Oct. 21, 7-11 pm at the Lawrence gym): Students in grades 9-12 are invited; dress is semi-formal and cost is $20 per ticket. This year's theme is Deep Blue Destiny: Under the Sea. PARENTS: We need assistance with providing snacks and beverages at the dance. Please log on to www.lawrencevip.org for more information, or contact Amanda Hedrick at x2407.
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Benefit Auction planning meeting |
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All parents are invited to attend our first auction planning meeting on Tues. 10/17 at 1:30 pm. Please stop by and learn more about our annual fundraising auction. Please RSVP to Rebecca Hamilton at x3107
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Thank you, grandparents! |
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We thank the many grandparents who joined us for our final Lower School Grandparents Day this morning, October 12. It was wonderful to meet you all, and we hope you are impressed and pleased with your grandchild's learning environment!
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Standardized Testing - High School |
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Wed. Oct. 18 is Standardized Testing Day for grades 9-12. Freshman will take the EXPLORE, Sophomores will take the PLAN, and Juniors will take the PSAT. There will be no school for seniors on this day. Students in grades 9-11 will dismiss early, between 11 am-1 pm depending on test times. We encourage parents to pick up students at this time; however, community service options will be available for those who need to stay the duration of the day.
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Lower School VIP fundraiser a success |
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Thank you to all the families who participated in the Lower School VIP fundraiser. Thanks to you, we sold over $12,000 and will receive 50% of that profit. This money will help the VIP to support various events and activities throughout the coming year.
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School uniform clothing at a great price |
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As the weather changes, so do your school uniform needs! Log on to www.lawrencevip.org for great deals on recycled uniforms, including sweatshirts and long pants. Please also consider posting your own items, or bring your gently-worn clothing to Tracy Pedaline, and we will post them for you (you receive a tax deduction). Items sell at pennies on the dollar, and all proceeds go to the VIP Association.
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Physicals required prior to basketball season |
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Students in grades 7-12 who would like to play basketball must have a physical completed before practice starts on Wed. Nov. 8. Forms were sent home this summer; if you need another form, contact Ron Messer at x2410.
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Open house for prospective students |
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Know someone who could benefit from hearing more about Lawrence? Open House for prospective students takes place on these dates: Nov. 5 at 3 pm for Upper School and Nov. 8 at 9 am for Lower School. Please RSVP to 440-526-0717.
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| Head Notes |
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Ohio is not a good place to live if you have a child with learning challenges. The state's interpretation of IDEIA, the federal law protecting individuals with disabilities, is narrow, and service is based on a 'fail model'. This means that a child must fail in school before testing and intervention can be considered. This system often results in children with learning disabilities acquiring feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness. I hope I live to see the day when it is changed. But in the meantime, we are concerned that so many families have a difficult time getting appropriate testing done in a reasonable timeframe. For this reason, and to assist our families in keeping their own testing current, we have created the Assessment Center. You probably received a mailing about it recently. This is our effort to offer to our families and to the community timely and affordable access to information which will open the door to appropriate service for their children. We are delighted to be cooperating with Case Western Reserve University in this effort and hope that we are offering a service and a model of cooperation which will positively impact the lives of children and families. After all, that's why we exist. We are happy for you to contact us if you want further information about the range of our services, and we hope you share the information with friends and others who may benefit from our services. - Mimi Mayer
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