Good afternoon Lawrence,
The Department of Health has alerted us to a positive case at the High School, last date in school was Monday the 14th. Any close contacts are being notified. We also have an unrelated HS case with no close contacts.
During the break please email me with any COVID questions or case notifications apedersen@lawrence.org. To ensure the safest tracing process, we need to be contacted directly please.
Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of a very long year. I hope it finds you all well.
Stay strong and stay safe.
All my best,
Dr. Pedersen
Friday December 18th
Private school busing will take place today while the public school is on a remote day. Please be safe and aware of icy spots while waiting for buses.
Thank you
Thursday December 17th Have a safe and beautiful snow Day! Put your Chromebooks and tech down and enjoy the beauty of the world. The quiet and beauty is timeless.
It sifts from Leaden Sieves
BY EMILY DICKINSON
Written in 1830
It powders all the Wood.
It fills with Alabaster Wool
The Wrinkles of the Road -
It makes an even Face
Of Mountain, and of Plain -
Unbroken Forehead from the East
Unto the East again -
It reaches to the Fence -
It wraps it Rail by Rail
Till it is lost in Fleeces -
It deals Celestial Vail
Good afternoon Lawrence Families -
Lawrence will have a snow day tomorrow, December 17th and a remote learning day December 18th. We hope that the year ends peacefully for you and your family. Please see general December news here https://www.smore.com/yvczr
Stay safe and stay well.
Dr.Pedersen
Today at 11 AM Island Harvest Food Bank will be at 130 Hewlett Point Ave in East Rockaway distributing food for families in need. Please be sure to wear a facemask, practice social distancing, and bring a rolling cart and shopping bags, if walking. Food will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.
Free coats for the holidays
Sunday December 20 2:00-3:30 PM
At the MAY SCHOOL
131 Washington Avenue
Coats will be displayed at the side parking lot 389 Mulry Lane Lawrence NY
Socially distancing rules and masking will be strictly adhered to
Open to all !!
Island Harvest Food Bank is hosting a free food distribution for Lawrence students and families in need. The distribution will take place at 130 Hewlett Park Ave in East Rockaway tomorrow, December 16, at 11:00am. Please be sure to wear a facemask, practice social distancing, and bring a rolling cart and shopping bags, if walking. Food will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.
As of December 11, 2020, New York State Public High School Athletic Association has cancelled all winter state championships and postponed all high-risk sports (i.e. basketball). The full announcement is found in the news section of the district website.
Sports Update
Please see news section for the most updated information on our sports program .
Lawrence learners enter December with an attitude of gratitude. We are grateful to support their academic and emotional growth. Stay well and stay strong!
We wish each and every member of our Lawrence Family of Learners a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Please remember the restrictions and guidance given to prevent further spread of COVID. Any travel out of the tri-state region requires quarantine and testing.
We are thankful to all for the respect shown for one another by following all protocols.
Stay well
Dr. Pedersen
Dr. Karen Mackler, District Psychologist of Lawrence Public Schools, will be doing a live presentation for parents of non-public school students on Tuesday, December 1st at 7pm on Google Meet. The presentation will be focused on What's in your toolbox? Strategies, tips and conversation. Join us using this link at 7PM: meet.google.com/iwa-vihx-qkr We hope to see you there!
We are thankful to you! Wishing all of our community a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.
Please see latest newsletter here:
https://www.smore.com/cya8k
Dr. Pedersen
Wednesday October 28th Free Flu Shots available at the Five Towns Community Center from 2:00-8:00 pm
Dr. Karen Mackler, District Psychologist of Lawrence Public Schools, will be doing a live presentation for parents of non-public school students tonight at 7PM on Google Meet. The presentation will be focused on Parenting through a Pandemic. Join us using this link at 7PM:
meet.google.com/iwa-vihx-qkr
We hope to see you there!
Good Morning Parents of Non-Public School Students! Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th at 7PM on GoogleMeet, Dr. Karen Mackler will be doing a live presentation focused on Parenting through a Pandemic. Please see the attached flyer for more information. To register e-mail KMackler@lawrence.k12.ny.us with your name, student(s) age(s) and the e-mail address you would like the Google Meet link to be sent to. We hope to see you there!
Attention Parents of Non-Public School Students: We are happy to announce the first of our Parent Training & hope you will join us!
Dr. Karen Mackler, District Psychologist of Lawrence Public Schools, will be doing a live presentation focused on Parenting through a Pandemic. This presentation will take place on Tuesday, October 27th from 7-8PM on Google Meet. Please see the attached flyer for more information. To register e-mail KMackler@lawrence.k12.ny.us with your name, student(s) age(s) and the e-mail address you would like the Google Meet link to be sent to.
Want to download the Lawrence District 15 App to stay connected and informed, but don't know how? Watch this video to learn how: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LyYPR0NB9edt5kUbrLpwEqBNCAyfdJL0/view
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
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