Good evening families! Back to school night videos are posted on the news section of our Lawrence UPK page. Please view the introduction link as well as your child's classroom link. Thank you!
Good evening families! Tomorrow, September 24th all back to school videos and presentations will be posted on the Lawrence UPK website by 6pm. You will learn about your child's curriculum as well as get a very good glimpse of their daily routine.
Do you need to reach the Pre-K nurse? E-mails can be sent to CGarcia1@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Good morning Lawrence families. We are having difficulty with our phone system, and hope to have it fixed soon. If you try to call and receive no answer please email the building at: ECCUPK@lawrence.org
Join us for our Pre-K Virtual Back to School Night! Videos will be posted by 6pm on Thursday, September 24th. These videos will answer any questions you may have while giving you a glimpse of what your children accomplish each day.
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
Remembering and honoring our heroes and all the lives lost on September 11th, 2001
The video of today's flag ceremony can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UNdpdQUi6oUEvXsIG3z__Ec8JlRBLXQ/view
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
Today Pre-k practiced their very first fire drill and did a fantastic job. They also got a special visit from the fire department and saw a real fire truck!
Our youngest learners enjoying school and wearing the color red as we learn about colors!
Looking forward to seeing our youngest learners on Tuesday, September 8th. Our theme is "Wear a Mask and Be a Superhero"!
Please view the news section of our UPK page to take a tour of your child's classroom! Just a reminder that Rooms 1, 3 and 4 begin at 8:30am and dismiss at 2:00 pm. Rooms 2 and 6 arrive at 8:45 am and dismiss at 2:15pm at your designated location. See you all September 8th!
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
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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
Please view our UPK Orientation Slideshow! Looking forward to a great year!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dcs7ZLIysKf3Y7XSpS_xbb8JzArCJGLk/view?usp=sharing
Good morning Lawrence,
I hope you and your children are well.
Here is a link to our tenth summer newsletter including information on mailings and more!
https://www.smore.com/0j128
My best to you,
Dr.Pedersen
Hybrid Families,
Please see this important checklist from the CDC. These final summer days are important for building your child’s stamina in wearing a mask for longer periods of time. Each school will send you a readiness checklist reviewing the safety procedures required in the school buildings.
Thank you.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/pdf/Back-to-School-Planning-for-In-Person-Classes.pdf
Dear Lawrence
Please see this week’s Summer Lawrence Onward Newsletter
https://www.smore.com/zw0sx
I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather and staying safe, healthy, and strong.
Dr Pedersen
Join our Kindergarten Early Childhood Center Virtual Community Circle discussion on Monday, August 17 at 6:00 PM. Use the following form to register for the event: https://forms.gle/feRtaGbbu8s7Cu178. A link to join the meeting will be emailed to you 1 hour before the start of the event. I look forward to meeting with you at this time!
Please check out the PBS link and register to attend a virtual event to help families prep for a very different school year.
https://www.pbs.org/parents
Thank you to all our families who participated in last night’s community circle. Here is the link to the audio.
We will be contacting you shortly with the times for individual school community circles.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCFCQ7sOXYq_Yhm2wPZE7Slbi967QFDX/view
Dr. Pedersen
Dear Lawrence
We held the first community circle meeting this morning . The link to the audio can be found below. There will be building level meetings scheduled starting next week through the start of school. I hope the audio helps you with the difficult decision between hybrid or remote instruction. Your decision is needed by August 20th
Thank you
Dr Pedersen
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ghRavplDu2YHERYtDSD67ZJ3PfOXrunO/view
Lawrence en Adelante #7
Formulario para Clases Completamente Remoto
Estimadas Familias de Lawrence,
Este enlace se puede usar para completar el formulario optando por la instrucción COMPLETAMENTE REMOTO, lo que significa es durante el primer periodo de calificaciones su hijo(a) NO ingresara a los edificios, pero asistirá y participara en las clases transmitidas virtualmente. Si elige la instrucción HÍBRIDA no necesita completar un formulario. En caso que no esté seguro, espere las sesiones informativas que se programaran esta semana. Gracias.
Remoto https://forms.gle/hKVmdysmDHddNDQw5
Optar Por No Viajar en Autobús
Como planeamos para septiembre, sepa que uno de los desafíos será el distanciamiento social en los autobuses escolares. Si esta seleccionando instrucción remota o si puede optar por NO participar en el transporte, le pedimos que complete este formulario.
Espere las sesiones de información si no está seguro. Gracias.
https://forms.gle/6TJeajdsBTk2z6S98
Please use the links found here to indicate your preference for remote instruction. If you have any questions we will address them as quickly as we can.
Thank you
Dr. Pedersen
https://www.smore.com/8mnzr
Please see latest news regarding parental choice for Lawrence’s September opening. Thank you
https://www.smore.com/crwsd
Dear Lawrence Families,
The Governor has indicated that schools may reopen in September and provide the models of instruction that address health and safety and the needs of the local community. Lawrence is currently planning to open offering hybrid ( alternating weeks of in person and remote) and a full remote model. Families will be asked to “opt in” if they would like full remote instruction and a form will be sent Monday. Please refer to page 30 of the guidance document found in the news section. We will announce our virtual information sessions next week.
Thank you
Stay safe
Dr.Pedersen
Lawrence Reopening planning is following State and CDC guidance and focused on the safest way to protect our most precious resource, the children. We are preparing for instruction in a rotating or “Hybrid” model which alternates weeks between in school and remote. We must keep social distancing in school. A full remote option for families is a likely choice. Again, we await Govenor’s Orders on reopening, but our current thinking is the full in person model does not allow all children and staff to keep appropriate social distancing . Complete plan details will be released Friday.
Thank you and please be safe and well.
Dr. Pedersen
Please see the latest edition of Lawrence Onward. Planning and preparation for September is ongoing. We look forward to the new school year and await information from the Govenor’s office.
https://www.smore.com/p8y3h
Spanish
https://www.smore.com/bjsdh
Please help the Lawrence Reopening committee by completing a survey by noon on Tuesday, July 28th. The survey can be found on our websites and app or by going to: https://forms.gle/51wybnVAy69P4spi6
Dear Families
We are planning for September in accordance with State guidelines. The committee will be sending out a brief survey to you on Wednesday to get your feedback. Thank you in advance for your input. A text message will be sent to you when the survey is available.
Stay well
Dr Pedersen
Lawrence en adelante
Actualización de septiembre de 2020
https://www.smore.com/ut67x
Please use the link to see the latest edition of Lawrence Onward for updates on the work towards the State guidance for schools .
https://www.smore.com/15a0t
Lawrence Onward Updated July 16th, please use the link to learn more about the NYS guidance for school opening.
Thank you
https://www.smore.com/15a0t
Universal Pre-K registration for the 2020-2021 school year has begun! Seats are limited. To register, or to find out more information, e-mail TransportationStaff@Lawrence.K12.NY.US
Hoping all of our families are having a wonderful and healthy summer! Stay well
Lawrence continues to prepare our school buildings as we await the NYS Education Department guidance for school reopening in September. Our hand sanitizer delivery has arrived and cleaning crews are working hard to prepare the buildings. Their work and the patience of our families and staff are appreciated.
Please see news section for FAQ document regarding September 2020. Thank you
Enjoy our UPK slideshow that shows our year "together but apart". We wish them all the best as they move up to Kindergarten.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVpNiT0TLN8
We're moving up to Kindergarten,
We're moving up to Kindergarten,
As of today, we're on our way,
We're moving up to Kindergarten.
We just can't wait, for Kindergarten,
We just can't wait, for Kindergarten,
New things to learn,
Starting next term, in Kindergarten.
Farewell,
Goodbye,
Adios,
Preschool,
Deep in our hearts,
We love You!
Happy Flag Day!
Today we said goodbye to the rest of our Pre-K graduates. We wish you the best as you enter Kindergarten.
Peninsula Public Library's Summer Reading Program will begin on June 15th. Click here to register with READsquared: http://ppl.ny10.readsquared.com or email childrens@peninsulapublic.org for more information.
It was so nice seeing the families from rooms 2 and 3 today. Looking forward to seeing the rest of our families from rooms 1, 4,and 6 from 9-11am on Wednesday.
This beautiful event, Neighbors helping Neighbors is today at the community center sponsored by the local temples. Chicken and cheese will be distributed.
Lawrence is one community of kindness and strength.
This week we are learning all about ocean life.
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
Nothing is going to get better. It's not.
Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
This week we learned all about insects and bugs. We enjoyed the activities you shared with us!
In these challenging times we would like to make families aware of an increase to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If families already get SNAP benefits, additional funding will be sent to the benefit card.
Any family NOT already receiving SNAP, but qualifying for the school Free and Reduced lunch program will be mailed a card that will be able to be used in the same way. There will be payments for March and April, and another for May and June.
The funding stream is not from DSS, rather from the Office of Temporary Disability Services. Families will not have to apply separately for this benefit.
Learning all about insects this week! Today we drew some bees, observed caterpillars, and watered our plants outside.
Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇲
Honoring and remembering all the men and women who have served/serve to protect us.
Another great week of distance learning. We made frog pancakes, nature frogs, comparison of numbers, and jumped on sight words. Great job UPK!
Learning about the letter "Yy", comparison of length and volume. Using many senses to gain information helps learning to be more meaningful and useful.
The Lawrence Public Schools would like to inform you that there will be a Nassau County food distribution to Lawrence/Inwood residents tomorrow, Thursday, May 21st at 12 noon. If you are a Lawrence/Inwood resident in need of food please come to Lawrence Early Childhood Center #4 School 87 Wanser Ave. in Inwood.
Please ensure to wear a mask, practice social distancing and bring a shopping bag and/or shopping cart.
This is an additional food distribution. Any food distribution currently be done by your school district is still occurring.
Food is while supplies last.
This week we are learning about frogs. Check out some of our directed drawings of frogs!
This week we learned all about the life cycle of butterflies. We enjoyed seeing the pictures you sent of the activities!
Continuing to read together, talk together and play together while we do our distance learning activities.
The Lawrence School District appreciates our teachers. The care teachers show for the children is evident daily, whether in our buildings or remotely. Thank you Teachers, you are appreciated !
Dear Lawrence Families,
We all share great pride in our students. To acknowledge the success of the class of 2020, please consider taking part in a Long Island wide event. You can do this by flickering your house lights and making noise (banging pots and pans) at your door for 20 minutes beginning at 8:20 p.m. tonight. (20:20 military time) . May 1st is Senior commitment day, when college acceptances are due and we want our seniors to know they have the support of our community.
Stay socially distant but show your emotional connection to these fine students.
Dr. Pedersen
Food Resources Available
Please use this link or visit our news section for information about additional food resources during the Covid-19 Pandemic:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/141EGRbFUFyRk5yBoWe_bVUidl8pGSF-k0jE_JHAfiY0/edit?usp=sharing
Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.
Today we end Virtual Spirit Week by taking a picture with our pet or favorite stuffed animal.
As we continue our virtual spirit week, today we dressed up as one of our favorite characters.
Happy Earth Day!
Ms. Caporina explains how she is helping the earth. https://youtu.be/E-rBH2ed_H0
What are some ways you can help the earth?
Today we celebrate Spirit Week by wearing our school colors. Blue and gold!
Virtual Spirit Week continues with Hat Day!
More pajama day photos
Today we kick off our "Virtual Spirit Week" by wearing our pajamas! Please check our weekly calendar in the documents section to add to our spirit week flipgrid!
Join us on Monday as we celebrate our Virtual Spirit Week!
As we close on Week of the Young Child we celebrate our families. Family members are young children's first and most important teachers. We encourage you to share your family photos with your child's teacher. Happy Family Friday!
Dear Lawrence Families, The Governor has announced that school will be closed until at least May 15th. Please stay connected with your teachers and our social emotional support teams during this period of “NY Pause”. Following social distancing guidelines remains our shared responsibility . We are proud of our students for their academic work ethic and for handling the tremendous emotional pressure of this crisis. Reach out for support, be strong and be well Thank you.
Dr Pedersen
Week of the Young Child continues with Artsy Thursday! Think, problem solve, create! Children develop creativity, social skills and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects where they can make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands. Let's celebrate the joy and learning children experience when engaged in creative art making!
Attention Lawrence Families, the food distribution schedule has changed. The new schedule is: Monday pick up is for Monday & Tuesday, Wednesday pick up is for Wednesday & Thursday, and Friday pick up is for Friday & the weekend. Pick up times & locations have not changed.
Happy Artsy Thursday! Enjoy a video made by our UPK teacher, Ms. Caporina. Her video may help open up communication with your child about what is happening in the world today with the Coronavirus. Allow your child to express themselves and know it's okay to talk about what is happening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQcY3geMt7A
When children build together they explore math and science concepts and develop their social and early literacy skills. Children can use any building material—from a fort of branches on the playground to a block city in the classroom, or a hideaway made from couch pillows at home.
Today is Work Together Wednesday! We hope you enjoy the videos below!
Mrs. Almonaitis and her dog Gracie
https://youtu.be/NfQWMlBJiXo
Ms. Caporina with her family
https://youtu.be/uZvL98W5tl8
Mrs. DiCeglio and Ms.DiCeglio
https://youtu.be/8WuMXgG-ezU
Today is Tasty Tuesday! Cooking together connects math with literacy skills, science, and more. Create your own snacks and share the recipes and photos of your creations with your child's teacher.
Happy Music Monday!
Happy Week of the Young Child! Today is Music Monday. When children sing, dance, and listen to music they develop their language and early literacy skills while being active and encouraging movement.
This week we are celebrating, "Week of the Young Child". Every day will be a different theme that you will see in this week's calendar located in the document section of our page.
Aiden and Zuria have created their own balance scales at home. One used paper cups, string, a hanger and objects in his home to test his scale while another used a pencil, string, objects and empty orange peels. Such creativity!
In play, children explore, create, improvise and imagine.
Food distribution will continue through Thursday this week. To allow for the holiday, food for Thursday through Monday will be distributed on Thursday. This will be 10 meals per student. Please bring something to take the food home in. Daily distribution will resume on Tuesday.
Lawrence Strong. Socially Distant, Emotionally Connected. Keep up the good social distancing work ( and students, your school work too please).
Creating, problem solving, role playing, learning!
Please view the link for step by step instructions on how to find our weekly calendars with activities.
Consulte el enlace para obtener instrucciones paso a paso sobre cómo encontrar nuestros calendarios semanales con actividades. https://youtu.be/F7c7z7Dt1zY
We are enjoying the beautiful rainbow artwork you are displaying in your windows.
https://youtu.be/DA_SsZFYw0w
Time to Come In Bear: A Children's Story About Social Distancing
Information on available Day Care Centers in Nassau County for Children of First Responders' & Emergency Healthcare Workers can be found at https://5il.co/e8x2
We love seeing the activities your children are working on. Thank you for putting smiles on our faces.
We are enjoying the pictures you are sending of your children practicing their home learning activities! Stay well.
Hello Pre-K Families! The teachers and I have created a weekly home learning schedule for you to work on with your child. You will find the link in the documents section of our UPK page. We wish you the best of health and happiness!
Gabriel is working on creating letters out of pipe cleaners. Here he is creating a lowercase "b".
Hello families! The Pre-K teachers and I are currently putting together a list of activities that align with our curriculum that you can do at home with your children. In the next few days I will direct you on where to find these activities. We all miss your children and having them in our classrooms. Staying positive and hope this will soon pass. Stay healthy and well!
Lawrence has no cases of Coronavirus at this time, but out of an abundance of caution, all after-school activities are canceled until further notice.
Good morning Lawrence families. As of Tuesday morning, Lawrence still has no reports of exposure or diagnosis of the coronavirus. Please visit the news section of the district website or app for an update from the Superintendent.
Taking our learning outside today to enjoy the nice weather and fresh air.
Thank you to our guest readers for reading to our Pre-K children on our Dr. Seuss Day!
Wacky socks for "Fox in Socks"!
Good afternoon Lawrence Families- To prevent the spread of germs, a child who has cold/flu like symptoms should not come to school. A letter from Dr. Pedersen can be found in the News section of our District Website or App. Thank you for helping us keep Lawrence healthy.
Wacky Wednesday in Pre-K!
Today we wore green for "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss.
Today we celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day!
Updates on the coronavirus and Department of Health guidance can be found in the news section of Lawrence.org and on our App. As in all cold and flu seasons, children are reminded to frequently wash hands. Parents, ill children must stay home.
Happy 100th Day of School!
Today the UPK children at the Number Four School participated in World Read Aloud Day. We had some members of the Lawrence School District come and read to our children. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." -Dr. Seuss
Today PSEG Long Island taught children about how to keep safe in case of an emergency.
Multicultural Day Part 2
“My dream would be a multicultural society, one that is diverse and where every man, woman and child are treated equally. I dream of a world where all people of all races work together in harmony.” - Nelson Mandela
UPK is ready for our multicultural parade tomorrow. "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now " -Martin Luther King Jr.
Having fun in exploration!
As we learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the children from Room 6 explain their own dreams.
Today children solved riddles to find the missing letters during our Peaceful Letter Day.
Developing social skills and promoting kindness is one of our main focuses in Pre-K. Here we have children helping one another in Safety Town and also managing who has a turn on the bikes by signing up for one.
Cheering on our classmates during scooter races at school today.
Enjoying our last day before break by wearing our pajamas to school.
Our Pre-K children had a wonderful time performing for their families at our Winter Sing.
Holiday Spirit week continues by wearing green for the Grinch!
Red and white holiday spirit.
Continuing our Holiday Spirit by wearing red and white today!
Starting off our Holiday Spirit Week by wearing lights!
Ms. Caporina and Ms. DiCeglio's class is learning all about gingerbread. They created their own cookie and reenacted the story of "The Gingerbread Man".
Pre-K Turkey Trot and Family Celebration
Room 3 is learning all about owls and their habitats.
Using "loose parts" in STEAM to build families and homes. Engineers are also at work building a community.
Our youngest learners used clues to recall stories they have been reading about in the classroom. Today we celebrated "Who Day".
Room 4 at the pumpkin patch.
Our day consisted of fall games, pumpkin picking and family fun during our Fall Festival.
Room 3 is learning about fall through play.
Showing school spirit by wearing blue and gold today.
Spirit Week continues with pajama day!
Continuing Spirit Week showing our team spirit today!
Kicking off Spirit Week dressed as our favorite Super Heros.
Children enjoyed learning about our community helpers and seeing the vehicles they drive/ride.
SEL Breakfast club has started. Children were happy to interact with peers from different classes and learn self regulation strategies together.
Ms. Pistorio and Ms. LaTorre's class going on a leaf hunt after reading the story.
“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” -Mr. Rogers
Exploring the Village of Pederhurst
Enjoying the beautiful weather outside with friends.
Children exploring the centers in S T.E.A.M
You are WHY we are here!
Practicing riding bikes safely in Safety Town.
Having fun in Pre-K!
First Day Poem
We enjoyed meeting our young learners and families today at our Open House. Can't wait to see them again tomorrow for our first full day!
We are ready to READ, TALK and PLAY! Looking forward to meeting our children and families tomorrow during our Open House from 1:30-2:30.
Happy last day of Pre-K! We wish all of our children and their families a wonderful and safe summer.
Quiet reading outside at the #4 school
Bringing music outdoors
Pre-K visiting the Number 2 School and meeting the principal, Mrs. Moore.
Pre-K visiting the Number 2 School and meeting the principal, Mrs. Moore.
Congratulations Pre-K on your Moving Up Ceremony Day!
Our Pre-K Moving On Ceremonies are this morning! Please remember to arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the ceremony & have your ID ready. The ceremony for rooms 1 & 6 will begin at 9:45 AM & the ceremony for rooms 2, 3 & 4 will begin at 10:45 AM. We hope to see you there!
Children and families enjoying planting and painting.
Painting and Planting Event 🌺
Parade for Cinco de Mayo
Mrs. Crespo and Ms. Spoagis's class learning to dance for Cinco de Mayo.
Colgate Dental Van visits Number Four School.
Ending our Week of the Young Child celebration by inviting our families into the classroom.
Process art for Artsy Thursday
Work Together Wednesday
Continuing our celebration of the Week of the Young Child with "Work Together Wednesday".
Room 2 is creating their own tasty ladybugs using strawberries, blueberries, and pretzels.
Tasty Tuesday!
Celebrating Tasty Tuesday! Week of the Young Child.
Celebrating Music Monday with the Lawrence Middle School band, orchestra, and choir.
Room 1 is making predictions on how the cold water will feel with shortening on their hand. They are learning about how blubber keeps sea mammals warm and conducting their own science experiment.
Peninsula Public Library Assembly
Room 4 celebrating the first day of spring by having a picnic outside.
Pre-K students shopping for books at the book fair today.
Long Island Be Ready Workshop teaching Pre-K the importance of being safe.
Reading with a book buddy in the Lovely Literacy Lounge
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
