Lawrence Loop - September 8, 2006

September 8, 2006



	Night at the Races - the annual fundraising event for the Athletic Boosters Club - is tomorrow, Sat. Sept. 9. Doors open at 6:30 pm and racing begins at 7:30 pm. $25 per person includes dinner and beverages. Plus, the OSU vs. Texas game will be broadcast live, so you won't miss a thing! Tickets will be available at the door.



	Lower School parents are encouraged to join us for Curriculum Night on Thurs. Sept. 21 at 7 pm. This is your opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn more about the curriculum being offered this year. Plus, find out about Market Day and the VIP (Very Involved Parent) Association. Grandparents of Lower School students whose last name starts with the letters A-K are invited to join us for Grandparents Day on Thurs. Sept 28 from 7:30 - 8 am. Grandparents of students whose last name starts with L-Z will celebrate on Thurs. Oct. 12. For questions: Pat Feith at x1124.



	All parents are invited to join us on Wed. Sept. 13 from 1-2 pm for a video conference sponsored by ISACS (Independent Schools Association of the Central States). The presenter, Robert Evans, is a well-respected psychologist and consultant in education and will be speaking on "Raising Healthy Children in Challenging Times". Please RSVP to Mrs. Diffenbacher at x1113.



	Do you know a family who might benefit from hearing more about Lawrence? Tell them about one of these upcoming Open House events: Nov. 5 at 3 pm for Upper School, or Nov. 8 at 9 am for Lower School. The Upper School event will be held at the new Sagamore Hills campus! Please RSVP to the Admission office at 440-526-0717.

Visit the new Upper School Campus Next Week

	Visit the New Campus
		All Lawrence School families are invited to stop by and visit the new Upper School campus on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 4 pm - 7:30 pm. The building is near completion and we are so excited to share the beautiful campus with you all!
	www.lawrencevip.org
		If you have yet to see our new VIP Parent Association website, check out www.lawrencevip.org. New information has been posted regarding extracurricular activities, and teachers have begun to make some classroom requests for household materials and other inexpensive items that will help with projects and class activities.
	Congratulations, Mr. DeLong!
		Congratulations to music teacher Mr. Lane DeLong and his wife, Melissa, on the birth of their first child, daughter Layla Grace. Layla joined mom and dad on Sunday, 9/3, and weighed in at 6 lbs., 6 oz.
	8th grade parent meeting
		8th grade parents are invited to join Upper School administrators on Wed. 9/13 to hear about the High School program. Parents have a choice of two meeting times: 8am or 3pm. We appreciate the opportunity to tell you about what the high school has to offer, and answer any questions you may have.
	Lower School Pizza Day
		New for this year, Lower School students will have the opportunity to purchase Papa John's pizza for lunch each Friday. Cheese pizza is $1 per slice and pepperoni is $1.25 per slice. Students will need to pay in advance for pizza on Wednesdays. Extra pizza will not be available for purchase on Friday. All proceeds will benefit the Lower School Student Council.
	Market Day
		Market Day order forms were sent home to all families, but if you have yet to see it, please log on to www.marketday.com (use school code 22070). Online orders can be prepaid by credit card online; or, you can pay by check at the pickup, just as if you had sent in an order form. The promotion for September is a free 4-pack of chicken steaks with every order of $45 or more! Market Day provides quality food to you at a low price, and helps Lawrence School raise money for important activities and events.
	College Planning Night for Seniors
		Mr. Petrulis and Mr. Masa will hold a College Planning Night for Seniors on Monday 9/11, for Juniors on Monday 9/18, and for Sophomores on Monday 9/25. All meetings will start at 7 pm in room 311. Students and parents are invited to attend.
	Picture Day
		Picture Day for all students is Mon. Sept. 25. Please help us make sure clothing and haircuts conform to student dress code on this day. Order forms will go home with students today (Friday, Sept. 8).
	Lower School VIP Fundraiser
		The Lower School VIP Association fundraiser will begin next Thursday, 9/14. Students will be selling candy, gift wrap and other items to support activities sponsored by the VIP Association. The top seller will receive a $100 Target gift card, while the second place seller will receive a $50 Target gift card!
	Student Council "Change Gang"
		From now until next Thursday (Sept. 5-14), Student Council will be collecting change from Upper School students at noon, as part of the Mix 106.5 Brian & Joe Rainbow Radio-thon benefiting Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. We encourage all students and staff to donate to this great cause.

Head Notes
		Over the years, we have explored many ways to spread the word about Lawrence School and to assure that families who need to know about us have the information they need. Our intake tracking demonstrates that the most effective tool for informing the public is word-of-mouth. Also, we know that parents of children who struggle academically and socially are hungry for contact with other parents who share their challenges. Because you have experienced challenges and found solutions, you, as parents, are uniquely positioned to assist others facing similar situations. As we open the doors to the Upper School Campus in January, we will be faced with a wonderful opportunity - the chance to offer programming and services to families we cannot currently accommodate. I hope you will help spread the word about Lawrence to your friends and contacts. We are always happy to provide you with informational materials or schedule a personal visit for you and a friend - or support you in any way we can as you share the 'Lawrence Solution' with others. We are so appreciative of your partnership with us in this important work, and we thank you in advance for helping us reach additional families who can benefit from our services. - Mimi Mayer Head of School