Lawrence Union Free School District

Lawrence Families We are still awaiting word on the Cluster Action Zones. Once we hear the updated status of the zones you will receive that news. Stay well and stay connected! Our learners are making great connections with our teachers via google classroom. Make sure the school has your email address to get daily updates on your child’s assignments. See more about our schools here https://www.smore.com/xarsu Thank you Dr. Pedersen

A letter from Dr. Pedersen about the move to full remote learning can be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/957260/Move_to_Full_Remote_Model_-_COVID-19_-_10.08.2020.pdf

Lawrence Families We have been mandated by the State to move to full remote learning from Friday October 9 until at least Friday October 23. Our hybrid learners have done a great job maintaining the protocols however the schools fall into the cluster action initiative of NYS. Your principals will reach out with details tomorrow. Please stay well. Dr Pedersen

Entry procedures throughout the Lawrence School District are the first level of safety protocols. Thank you to all our families and staff for completing the Health questions DAILY and for STAYING HOME IF SICK! Together we will stay well.

Dear Lawrence Families, The district was notified this afternoon of 2 positive COVID-19 cases. One case involves a student in the Pre-K program. The second is a staff member at Lawrence Primary School. Please see the following letter for more information: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/950946/Notified_of_Positive_Case_-_COVID-19_-_Primary__2_School_and_UPK_-_10.02.2020.docx.pdf

Good morning Lawrence - out of caution, Lawrence Primary School will be full remote today, Thursday. No In- person for PRIMARY ONLY Please see link. Thank you, Dr Pedersen https://www.smore.com/q9u37

Dear Lawrence Families, Please see the following letter regarding a positive COVID-19 case at Lawrence Primary School. The school remains open based on Department of Health Guidance. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/948351/Notified_of_Positive_Case_-_COVID-19_-_Primary__2_School_-_9.30.2020.pdf

Good afternoon Lawrence families. Our Health App is now live! If you have not already registered, please following the instructions found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/936677/Lawrence__FrontlineHealthPortal.pdf to create your account. If you have any trouble please email HealthPortalHelp@lawrence.org with your name and email and your student’s name and grade.

The district has been notified a staff member at Lawrence Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19. There is no need to close the building. A letter with more information can be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/944648/Notified_of_Positive_Case_-_COVID-19_-_Primary__2_School_-_9.29.2020.pdf

Lawrence will be having virtual back to school nights this year. These posted videos and presentations from your child’s teacher will allow all families, regardless of their chosen instructional model, to virtually ‘meet’ the teacher and review the curriculum expectations of the grade and subject. Instructions on how to log in will be sent from each school . The dates are : Wednesday September 16th Lawrence High School ( grades 9-12) Thursday September 17th Lawrence Elementary School ( grades 4,5 and 6) Wednesday September 23rd Lawrence Primary ( grades 1,2, and 3) Thursday September 24th Lawrence Early Childhood Center ( pre k and k) Lawrence Middle School (grades 7 and 8).

We had a wonderful first week back in Lawrence. See some of the news from the week and directions for the start of Gold (B) cohort in this newsletter https://www.smore.com/0kw3a

Lawrence will never forget the heroes and horrors of 9/11. Tomorrow, a moment of silence will take place in all buildings along with a ceremonial flag raising and the playing of taps. We ask all to wear red, white and blue, if you are remote and in person. Families can watch the flag raising from socially distant outdoor spots or when posted to school websites. LHS 9 am, Primary @2 10 am, LMS and LES 10:45, ECC @4 1:15 Thank you Never Forget

The ECC kindergarten and pre k practiced their first fire drill today and the Inwood Fire Department gave them a special treat - a socially distant opportunity to see one of the Inwood Fire Department trucks. Such kindness!

Back to School! For in-person instruction this includes new start and end times to decrease density at entrances and exits.

Blue Cohort (A) Families 1. Complete these two documents prior to coming to school: Assurances (complete once for each child) https://forms.gle/3TQuvtM3W61EfmiS6 Daily Health Screenings (done every day) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eaYTH8NxG6AmU5HMc1mqm65cRle9gWAtI4EgVI_oXOc/edit?usp=sharing Thank you

Lawrence Families Please see our Back to School newsletter. https://www.smore.com/qngmh Cohort A, Blue families be sure to complete the assurances document by Monday evening. Thank you Dr Pedersen

Wednesday September 3rd food distribution for registered school age children is from 4:15 pm to 10:00 pm PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE Thank you

A link to the Lawrence Public School's 2020-2021 Calendar & Information Guide has been posted in the news section on our sites. It can also be found at https://tinyurl.com/LawrenceCalendar20-21

Lawrence team of Jeffery, Mary and Angela are seen in the photo prepping mailing packets that include masks and important information for hybrid and full remote families. Teachers will be calling all their families this week to introduce themselves to you. Onward into a successful school year!

School starts for All LEARNERS Tuesday , September 8th. some via their connection to teachers on google classroom others in-person : Please note: 1. Teachers call all families throughout before Labor Day. 2. On the 8th Cohort A is in-person, Cohort B and Full Remote use google classroom 3 On the 14 Cohort B is in person, Cohort A and Full Remote use google classroom 4. On the 21st live steaming begins for cohort B and full remote while cohort A returns in person. A Full Remore Orientation will take place prior to the 8th