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There will be no school this Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. See you back at school on Tuesday! Picture Day is Mon. Sept. 25. Please help us make sure all clothing and haircuts conform to student dress code on this day. |
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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. All 6th Grade students will begin the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program next week. |
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Congratulations to both the middle school and high school soccer teams for completing their first games of the season. With only a few days of practice, the middle school team tied 0-0 (but dominated the play on the field) while the high school team made a good showing despite their 7-4 loss. There's still time for middle and high school students to sign up for co-ed Flag Football. This is an intramural league and all abilities are welcome. Games take place at Lawrence on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:15-4:45 and the cost is $75. See Mr. Deal for more info. |
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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. | |
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Night at the Races - next weekend! |
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Night at the Races - next weekend |
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Don't miss Night at the Races - the annual fundraising event for the Athletic Boosters Club - on 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! For questions or reservation forms, contact Ron Messer at x2410.
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Upper School construction update |
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This week at the new Upper School campus, workers finished installing all doors and windows, and began to hang the ceiling grids. We are currently giving regular site tours; if you would like to attend, please contact Jody Shy at ext. 2301.
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Curriculum Night Wrap-up |
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Thank you to all middle and high school parents who attended one of the Curriculum Nights last week. It was a pleasure to see you all, and to have the opportunity to discuss your child's academic and social goals for the upcoming year.
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Reminder - "Raising Healthy Children" event |
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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.
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Lower School Grandparents Day |
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Due to overwhelming response, we have added a second Grandparents Day to the Lower School calendar. Grandparents of students whose last name starts with A-K are invited to join us on Thurs. Sept 28 from 7:30 - 8 am for pastry, coffee & milk. Grandparents of students whose last names end in L-Z are invited to join us on Thurs. Oct. 12 at the same time. Invitations were sent directly to grandparents. For more information, contact Pat Feith at x1124.
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Student Council |
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Student Council is joining the "Change Gang" this month! From Sept. 5-14, they 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.
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Student Achievements |
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Students from Mrs. Perillo's 6th grade class last year were recently informed that their poems have been registered in the American Library of Poetry and The American Literacy Council's 2006 Student Poetry Contest. Congrats to Mark C., Brittany T., Megan D., Rebecca C., Anna W. and Lauren M!
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Cleveland Reads |
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On Sept. 29, Mrs. Diffenbacher and Mrs. Walker will give a presentation at an event sponsored by Cleveland Reads. This day-long event, called "Learning Disabilities: Understanding and Meeting the Challenges", will be held at Myers University Club and is open to professionals and parents alike. For more info, call Cleveland Reads at 216-436-2220.
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Lower School after-school care survey |
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Thanks to those parents who responded to our after-school care survey. We will be discussing the viability of the options over the next few months. Any decision to implement new programs will not go into effect until after the Upper School moves in January and we have more room in the current location.
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As we move into this busy school year, the Management Team and I have identified four core areas of activity. We are asking that all staff and volunteer activity support one or more of these critical functions. The identified areas are: 1) To evaluate, build and support enrollment 2) To expand fund development and complete the Capital Campaign 3) To strengthen the internal structure and functions of the school and complete a successful transition to a two-campus organization 4) To build and strengthen awareness and relationships within the community and region. Our move in January will provide both schools with the space they have needed to maximize the programming they offer to our students. But space is just space until it is brought to life by the people who are living, working and growing within it. It is up to us to see that we are improving and bringing 'the Lawrence Solution' to other deserving students and families throughout the region. I hope you will join the school in meeting all its goals this year just as we are working to meet your child's goals and yours. Over the next few weeks, I will enlarge on each of these core areas and the ways in which I hope you will partner with us this year. I hope the school year is off to a wonderful start for you and your child and urge you to contact us immediately if there are bumps in the road so that we can work together to assure your child success. - Mimi Mayer, Head of School
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