Lawrence Elementary School

Summer Reading Wrap-up Smore Issue #8 https://www.smore.com/gfued Look for more Library Smore’s over the school year - You can find them in our Lawrence Bookmarks on your chromebook.

Please see the newsletter for safety updates regarding our reopening. We look forward to seeing all learners for daily in person learning. We will be wearing masks as the year starts. See you September 2nd! https://www.smore.com/kx3zb

View and download the yearly school calendar here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1474062/Lawrence_Public_Schools_Calendar___Information_Guide_2021-2022.pdf

Thank you to all the families & caregivers that came out for our Mid-Summer Reading Check-in. It was so great to see you all. Did you know you can find the smore on your Chromebook in your Lawrence Bookmarks. Take a peek at this week's smore. https://www.smore.com/xgzer

Lawrence, The first day of school for students is September 2nd. There have been no department of health updates sent to schools, however today the state education department announced guidance will be coming to address questions around the wearing of masks, social distancing, remote learning, and transportation. We will keep you informed and thank you for your patience and support. We look forward to the start of school! Dr. Pedersen

The Midsummer Check-In Event is beginning now! We look forward to seeing all of our learners at 195 Broadway from 9 to 11 AM! Come pick up your FREE books and shirt!

Dear LES Families, I hope to see you tomorrow at our Midsummer Reading Check-In Event on August 10th from 9-11 am. It will be fun to choose free books to take home and get a reading t-shirt. Remember to read wherever you go. It is the best preparation for success at school. Warm regards, Rina Beach

Free books, snacks & T-shirts. I can't wait to see you all there 💕 Come on down tomorrow to 195 Broadway for our Mid-Summer Reading check-in 📚 from 9 to 11am. Summer Reading Issue #6 is available now too ... Check it out 😁 https://www.smore.com/wqj8m

Only 4 days until our Midsummer Check-in Event! We look forward to seeing all of our students and families. Stop by 195 Broadway on Tuesday morning between 9AM-11AM to pick out 2 books and receive your shirt! Also, students who attended one of the virtual "Mentally Strong" workshops with Dr. Romie will be able to pick-up their prizes.

Good morning Lawrence families! We are happy to announce our Midsummer Check-In Event will be on Tuesday, August 10th from 9AM – 11AM at 195 Broadway. During the event, students will have the opportunity to pick 2 free books to add to their home library. They will also receive their free shirt and snack. We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday!

It has been a busy summer in Lawrence, with a focus on construction and instruction. School will open on September 2nd. Once we have guidance from the Department of Health we will share any updates with you. Here is a summer general update link https://www.smore.com/6zud2

Hoping you are having a fabulous summer. Issue # 5 - The latest edition of our Summer Reading smore is ready for you. Check it out here 😁 https://www.smore.com/knc9y

Good afternoon Lawrence Elementary School Families! We invite you and your children to join us for an interactive virtual workshop on Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:30PM with Dr. Romie Mushtaq focusing on preparing the whole child - academically physically and mentally for the upcoming school year! For more information and to register visit: https://forms.gle/qoVmAmwnK1DHKyPD9

Welcome to Issue #4 of our Summer Reading Smore. The Lawrence Summer Reading Challenge continues. Did you Know? Only students who read 15 minutes or more a day saw accelerated reading gains—that is, gains higher than the national average—and students who read just over a half-hour to an hour per day saw the greatest gains of all. Check out this week's Summer Reading Smore here: https://www.smore.com/528sz

Summer Reading is for me and for you. 😍 Issue # 3 of our Summer Reading Smore is now available. Check it out! https://www.smore.com/mn92wu

Check out our weekly Summer Reading Smore. Issue #2 https://www.smore.com/x9sbrc Pick up a book and Read. Find some time to read everyday. All students are encouraged to write down their thoughts or draw a picture in their Summer Reading Journals.

Check out our weekly Summer Reading Smore. https://www.smore.com/4caztx Pick up a book and Read. All families are encouraged to read daily. Whether you read aloud to one another or just share some quiet time reading together on your own. Students are encouraged to write down their thoughts or draw a picture in their Summer Reading Journals

Lawrence Public Schools is challenging all of us to pick up a book and read this summer! Families of remote students in grades 1 through 11 can pick up their summer reading bags from the main entrance of the Early Childhood Center (#4 School) on Tuesday, June 22 from 8AM-11AM or 1PM-3PM.

Dear Lawrence Students and Staff, NYS Governor’s office and the DOH have aligned guidance to schools with the CDC. Masks OUTDOORS on school grounds do NOT need to be worn. The option to wear a mask OUTDOORS is a choice. Indoors, masks must be worn. Teachers and staff will direct mask breaks in alignment with our reopening plan. Our reopening committee met quickly this morning to confirm the newest guidance. NO MASKS OUTDOORS ONLY Thank you for you cooperation and support of one another. Dr. Pedersen

We hope you will join us for tonight's live stream of the High School Broadway Showcase Revue "Human Connection-What We've Gained!" The live stream will begin at 7 PM. Please use this link to join: https://youtu.be/twn9c5rXJNE The link can also be found on our website and a reminder will be sent around 6:30PM.