Lawrence Union Free School District

Lawrence Music Tri-M music honor society recital showcased the depth and breadth of our talented student musicians. The entire music department staff have well prepared these amazing musicians. Performance is available on our channel through link posted.

Lawrence proudly invites you to virtually join the High School music honors recital tomorrow, beginning at 7:00 pm. Families from all schools are invited to join and enjoy the talents of our Lawrence musicians. https://youtu.be/z4DBFyF_xNQ It’s going to be lovely! Dr. Pedersen

Lawrence Strong! Our first Mental Health Spirit week is culminating with Fitness Friday. Ms. La Torre ( Lawrence graduate and current prekindergarten teacher) is seen with her students celebrating the message of academic, mental and physical strength. Lawrence supports the WHOLE child!

Save the date! Broadway Showcase - https://youtu.be/twn9c5rXJNE Date: Thursday, May 27th. 7:00 PM Title: Human Connection: What We've Gained. A Musical Theatre Revue The Music and Drama Department at Lawrence High School Proudly Presents: Human Connection: What We've Gained. This musical theatre revue covers topics such as social emotional intelligence, communication, loss, struggle, triumph, and many of the beautiful things that we have gained over the course of the last year.

Good morning Lawrence families. This Thursday (April 22nd), Northwell Health will be at the Five Towns Community Center distributing Coronavirus vaccines to individuals 18 years & older. Appointments are required and can be made online at https://northwellvaccine.force.com/s/?id=a1T4x000007TenCEAS

Good afternoon Lawrence families. The reopening committee reconvened to discuss new guidance issued last week by New York State Department of Health. A letter outlining the proposed changes is linked below. Please use the link found in the letter to complete a brief survey indicating your comfort level on each of the proposed changes by noon on Monday, April 19th. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1216054/Reopening_Plan_Changes.pdf

Good afternoon Lawrence families! We hope to see you and your students at 7PM on Google Meet for our Nutrition Night workshop with Izabella Levi focused on nutritious, balanced meals and building and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Click this link at 7PM to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2658418216?pwd=bmxJZDZIUnd5MFdZcThGVmdETS80QT09 Meeting ID: 265 841 8216 Passcode: 1234

Good afternoon Lawrence families! Tomorrow will be Nutrition Night for Kindergarten through 6th Grade! Parents and students are encouraged to attend a virtual workshop tomorrow, April 15th, at 7 PM with nutritionist Izabella Levi. Izabella will share information with families on nutritious, balanced meals, to help their children build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This fun, interactive workshop emphasizes the importance of healthy eating. Click this link tomorrow at 7PM to join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2658418216?pwd=bmxJZDZIUnd5MFdZcThGVmdETS80QT09 Meeting ID: 265 841 8216 Passcode: 1234

Good afternoon Lawrence families! The current grant Lawrence received to provide Hotspots to families in need will be expiring after this year. We are in the process of applying for a new grant that will allow students and their families who do not have internet access at home to receive internet for free through AT&T through June 2022. The application can be completed tomorrow from 12-4PM at Lawrence Primary (#2) School by the gym doors. The application, and more information on the program, can also be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1181806/AT_T_Application_Waiver.pdf

The LHS English Department asked students to write letters of gratitude to faculty and staff who have impacted them. They wrote and delivered over 350 letters!

Lawrence Families, Jon Rice from NYS Office of Mental Health will present to parents of students in grades K-6 tonight. In these challenging times, Jon is a great resource for us as we support our children. It’s a good hour workshop, I hope you will join. Here is the link to use at 7pm https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m7c9e470d2adbf76ed247f1309b08614b

Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday March 17, the times for meal distribution at the Primary (#2) School will be 9 AM - 11:15 AM.

We thank the CommUNITY coalition for this opportunity : Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30 pm via zoom An important and inspiring Women’s Career Empowerment Roundtable. Here is the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcu2prTwrEtG0j9QNq2Q9-CC7PqiKtuqR

Congratulations to Xian Scott and the launch of Eclipse Generation. Read more about it @ liherald.com

Join Jon Rice, LCSW-R of the New York State Office of Mental Health tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9th at 7PM for a virtual presentation titled “Restorative Practices for Families.” This presentation will be focused on families of students in grades 7 through 12. https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m21ad2e85a8321076a41f78c7fa7164b8

Lawrence High School DECA participated in the virtual State Career Conference. In addition to going 4 for 4 on advancing, all 4 of our students placed in the top 10 of the exam portion. Nader Daruvala and Luke Kirchner placed 4th overall in their Integrated Marketing Service plan. Xian Scott placed 5th overall in Professional Selling. Danielle Hance placed 5th overall in Hospitality & Tourism Professional Selling. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

It’s Read Across America Day and nothing will stop us from sharing a good story with our learners! Read together, Talk together, and Play together as a family on this special day.

Please join us at our Parent Like a Champion session tomorrow, March 2nd, at 6 pm, where we will discuss Remote learning strategies, How to help your child feel a responsibility towards school work, and How to stay resilient during these difficult times. The meeting will be virtual, so participate from the comfort of your own home! Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemBxnJqiKDl-lecmBvJqvJign4gH7m4IZk5QGjop1gcYYaog/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&gxids=7628

Athletics Live Streams for 2/13 Girls Basketball Live Streams for 2/13/21 JV- https://youtu.be/5WXDvqRC1ec Varsity- https://youtu.be/wsSA_UZFcYY Boys Basketball for 2/13/21 @ North Shore JV and Varsity https://events.locallive.tv/school/north-shore-hs

Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for winter break and reopen Monday Feb22nd. Please email apedersen@lawrence.org for any COVID questions or to report any cases. Remember please that travel out of state requires quarantine. Stay safe and stay well.