Lawrence Middle School

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

Dear Parent/Guardian of Rising 7th-12th Grade Students,   I am pleased to inform you that this summer, you child can take Summer Enrichment Courses. These courses include:   Advanced Placement Science (grades 9-12) Honors STEAM Research Projects 1 & 2 (grades 9-12) SAT Preparation (grades 9-12) Honors Career Explorations 1 & 2 (grades 9-12) STEAM Research Projects (grades 7-8) Career Explorations 1 & 2 (grades 7-8)   Each session is only 12 days, and all but SAT Preparations earn your child a half credit at Lawrence High School.   To register your child for these courses, use the link below.   REGISTRATION LINK https://forms.gle/3gRSQDqzjSeEpMxZ9   Whether or not courses run is subject to enrollment. Your child will get to learn and earn coursework that looks good on his/her high school transcript. We hope that you will take advantage of this unique  summer opportunity. Summer Enrichment Program registration is NOW OPEN! Please sign up today through June 30, 2021. Note, this is NOT Summer School for Failed Courses!  

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR TOMORROW 8TH GRADE CEREMONY! 8th grade graduates with the last name between the letters of A-Mc are participating in 9:30am ceremony. Students with the last name between Me-Z are participating in the 11am ceremony. A-Mc students MUST meet at the middle school by 8:15am, as the bus departs at 8:30am. Me-Z students MUST meet at the middle school by 9:45am, as the bus departs at 10am to Sunny Atlantic Beach Club which is located on 2035 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, NY 11509. Parents must arrange transportation home for their child. Transportation will not be provided at the conclusion of the ceremony. Families that DID NOT respond with their ticket request online, WILL NOT be allowed to attend graduation. Below are the links to both live streams... 9:30am - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snVWQdGP2NQ 11:00am - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvOenfMIkkI

REMINDER! 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony this Thursday, June 24th! 8th grade graduates with the last name between the letters of A-Mc are participating in 9:30am ceremony. Students with the last name between Me-Z are participating in the 11am ceremony. A-Mc students must meet at the middle school by 8:15am, as the bus departs at 8:30am. Me-Z students must meet at the middle school by 9:45am, as the bus departs at 10am to Sunny Atlantic Beach Club. Parents must arrange transportation home. Transportation will not be provided at the conclusion of the ceremony. Tickets can be picked up at the school on Tuesday, June 22nd and Wednesday, June 23rd from 8:45am-2:30pm. All guest will be checked at the door. Your tickets are not mandatory to show at the door, however will help to move everything faster. Calls will be made to families for any additional ticket request that were approved. As mentioned before, the ceremony will be lived streamed. Below are the links to both live streams... 9:30am - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snVWQdGP2NQ 11:00am - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvOenfMIkkI Yearbooks will also be available when you pick up your tickets.

Please see our calendar of events for the last week of school.  Monday, June 21st- Regular Full Day with Live Instruction for all.    Tuesday, June 22nd- Living Environment Regents for 8th grade students that are required to take exam, report to school regular time and will be dismissed at 12pm. Remote instruction for all students not taking exam. 7th & 8th grade students not taking exam remain home.  Wednesday, June 23rd- Algebra Regents for 7th & 8th grade students that are required to take exam, report to school regular time and will be dismissed at 12pm.  Remote/Live instruction for all students not taking exam.  7th & 8th grade students not taking the exam remain home.  Thursday, June 24th- 8th grade graduation @ 9:30am and 11am!  No Live instruction for 8th graders.  7th grade GOLD & GREEN students will report to Full Day/Live instruction.    Friday, June 25th- Half Day/Live instruction for all.  Early dismissal for all.  7th graders-10:23am dismissal  8th graders-11:15am dismissal 

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.

8th grade graduates with the last name between the letters of A-Mc are participating in 9:30am ceremony. Students with the last name between Me-Z are participating in the 11am ceremony. A-Mc students must meet at the middle school by 8:15am, as the bus departs at 8:30am. Me-Z students must meet at the middle school by 9:45am, as the bus departs at 10am to Sunny Atlantic Beach Club. Parents must arrange transportation home. Transportation will NOT be provided at the conclusion of the ceremony. To help clarify your graduation time, tickets can be picked up at the middle school on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:45am-2:30pm. Tickets are not necessary to enter, for you will be checked in at the door. Calls will be made to families for any additional ticket request that were approved.

On Friday, June 18th, all hybrid BLUE & GREEN students will have their 8th grade day periods 7 & 8.  On the same day, REMOTE students will have a virtual 8th grade day with games and activities during our periods 7 & 8.  In spirit with Lawrence, please wear blue & gold.  All REMOTE students that would like their yearbook, please pick it up at our front security desk Thursday, June 17th or Friday, June 18th between 8:45am-2:30pm. Thank you and i am looking forward to it all!!

IMPORTANT! Please see the below link with information on our 8th grade promotional ceremony and ticket request. Wednesday, June 17th is the deadline to request your tickets. Note, the event location has an open roof for increased ventilation. Outside guidelines will be followed. Enjoy your day! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sm0XhAC1oL8dU16Bcu8gzB94gITPkwP3e2zuxwd5clk/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the below link with information on our 8th grade promotional ceremony and ticket request. Have a nice weekend! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sm0XhAC1oL8dU16Bcu8gzB94gITPkwP3e2zuxwd5clk/edit?usp=sharing

8th grade students, On June 11th & 18th, please join us as we celebrate your middle school years.  All Green and Gold students will have their 8th grade day on June 11th periods 7 & 8.  All Green and Blue students will have their 8th grade day on June 18th periods 7 & 8.  Remote students will have a virtual 8th grade day with games and activities on June 18th periods 7 & 8.  In spirit with Lawrence, please wear blue & gold.  Thank you and I am looking forward to it all!!

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

Please see the link below regarding our Saturday Regent's Academy starting June 5th at 10am.  Thank you and hope to see you there! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CIIqsgdKBwuD42mvg4AiI_nMIz3iect9/view?usp=sharing

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.

Dear Families of Students Enrolled in Regents Level Classes,   In March, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) updated its actions on a series of emergency regulations to allow for exemptions to diploma requirements associated with the June 2021 Regents Exams.  Seventh (Honors) & Eighth grade students enrolled in Regents courses are NOT required to take the Algebra I and Living Environment Regents Exams IF passing the course for the year.  This means that a student must have an overall passing grade of 65 to be exempt.  The score that the student obtains on their Regents Exam can be placed on their transcript or replaced with an ‘E’ for exempt.  If your child is 100% remote, they will have to come into school to take the Regents Exam(s) since the exam(s) cannot be taken at home.  If your child is passing both courses, use the Google link below if you wish to have your child take the Algebra I and/or the Living Environment Regents Exam(s) by Friday, June 11, 2021  so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. All other students will need to take one or both Regents if course(s) grade falls below a passing mark.   https://forms.gle/SnQTfWgjSSSm4dCv5  Sincerely,   Willis Perry  Principal 

Please be advised that we will be having our 8th grade "In-Person" promotional ceremony on Thursday, June 24th at Lawrence HS. Please note the change in date from calendar posting. We have aligned our celebration with the HS. More information is soon to come regarding the starting time(s) Thank you!

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.