Lawrence Middle School

Save the date! Broadway Showcase - https://youtu.be/twn9c5rXJNE Date: Thursday, May 27th. 7:00 PM Title: Human Connection: What We've Gained. A Musical Theatre Revue The Music and Drama Department at Lawrence High School Proudly Presents: Human Connection: What We've Gained. This musical theatre revue covers topics such as social emotional intelligence, communication, loss, struggle, triumph, and many of the beautiful things that we have gained over the course of the last year.

Dear Remote Families,  Our district wide Mental Wellness Spirit Week is fast approaching. In order to help support our students, we plan on having different events throughout the week that all focus on being the "BEST YOU" during these stressful times. On Friday, April 30th, our students are being asked to wear our Wellness T-Shirts for Fitness Friday. We are asking that you pick-up your child's T-Shirt from Friday, April 23rd - Thursday, April 29th between the hours of 8:45am-2:30pm. The shirts will be at the security desk where you will need to sign for them. If you have any questions or need an earlier pick-up time, please contact us at (516) 295-7111. Thank you

Good afternoon Lawrence Middle School! Our Mental Wellness Spirit week begins on Monday, April 26th. Let's work together to learn about the importance of Mental and Physical Health on Academic Success! We will celebrate the many ways we can impact our brain and body in positive ways. On Friday, April 30th, students and staff will wear our matching T-shirts. Full remote learners, please watch for a message on how and when to pick up your shirt. A letter and flyer with the week’s events can be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1222513/LMS.pdf

Good morning Lawrence families. This Thursday (April 22nd), Northwell Health will be at the Five Towns Community Center distributing Coronavirus vaccines to individuals 18 years & older. Appointments are required and can be made online at https://northwellvaccine.force.com/s/?id=a1T4x000007TenCEAS

Good afternoon Lawrence families. The reopening committee reconvened to discuss new guidance issued last week by New York State Department of Health. A letter outlining the proposed changes is linked below. Please use the link found in the letter to complete a brief survey indicating your comfort level on each of the proposed changes by noon on Monday, April 19th. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1216054/Reopening_Plan_Changes.pdf

Please open link to view testing letter and schedule for next week. If you have any questions, please contact us at (516) 295-7111 or (516) 295-7021. https://lawrencemiddleschool.lawrence.org/o/lawrence-middle-school/page/testing

Please join us for our "LMS Community Circle" end-of-year event on Tuesday, April 13th at 6pm. During the event will be providing information on the following: Health & Safety Updates Remote, Hybrid, Every Day Instructional Options State and School Testing Plan and Schedule 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony MS Events & Activities Honor Roll Video Please use the link below to register for our Community Circle event. Be certain to sign-up before Tuesday, April 13th at 12 noon. Once registered, you will receive an invite by 3pm that same day. https://forms.gle/xNqmRoqGwxVUG5fc8 Thank you 

Good afternoon Lawrence families! The current grant Lawrence received to provide Hotspots to families in need will be expiring after this year. We are in the process of applying for a new grant that will allow students and their families who do not have internet access at home to receive internet for free through AT&T through June 2022. The application can be completed tomorrow from 12-4PM at Lawrence Primary (#2) School by the gym doors. The application, and more information on the program, can also be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1181806/AT_T_Application_Waiver.pdf

Yearbook Announcement! The deadline for 7th & 8th grade yearbook photos is April 5th. The deadline for eighth grade parents to purchase an ad for their children is also April 5. You can visit www.yearbookforever.com to purchase your ad. Please note, there is no other way to submit an ad, it must be done online at that website. Pictures must be sent to srubenfeld@lawrence.org or if you have any other questions. email Mrs. Iuliano at miuliano@lawrence.org Thank you and have a safe and healthy vacation break!

Last Reminder! Parents, you have the option to change your child's status from remote to hybrid before the next quarter begins. If you would like your child to have in-person instruction every other week, please email your child's school counselor with your request. You can also request FULL remote at any time of the year. The deadline to request hybrid instruction is TOMORROW, Thursday, March 25th. Please quickly discuss with your child and let us know if you plan on taking advantage of this opportunity as we look to closeout the year.   Mrs. Henderson, 7th grade school counselor (Shenderson@lawrence.k12.ny.us) Mrs. Hernandez, 8th grade school counselor (Ihernandez@lawrence.k12.ny.us)  Thank you

Ms. Abby, our fantastically fun librarian, is excited to share that 112 Public Library cards have gone out to our 7th and 8th grade students! If you haven't received your card in the mail yet, please know that it is on the way. If you have not applied for a library card yet, click on the link below and complete the form to get your very own Public Library card! https://forms.gle/mxKw9WKYRazBnuF97

Parents, you have the option to change your child's status from remote to hybrid before the next quarter begins. If you would like your child to have in-person instruction every other week, please email your child's school counselor with your request before Thursday, March 25th which is the deadline. You can also request FULL remote at any time of the year. Please quickly discuss with your child and let us know if you plan on taking advantage of this opportunity as we look to closeout the year.  Mrs. Henderson, 7th grade school counselor (Shenderson@lawrence.k12.ny.us) Mrs. Hernandez, 8th grade school counselor (Ihernandez@lawrence.k12.ny.us) Thank you Mr. Perry

IMPORTANT REMINDER & UPDATES Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on: Thursday, March 18, 2021 Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Night Session: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm As we did in the fall, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be fully virtual via Google Meet or conference call. Please use the link below to access the list of Middle School teachers and their Google sign-up sheet.  You will need to repeat this for all the teachers you want to see during Parent-Teacher Conferences. The deadline is Wednesday, March 17th at 12 noon to select a time to meet with your child's teacher.  https://lawrencemiddleschool.lawrence.org/o/lawrence-middle-school/page/parent-teacher-conferences

Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday March 17, the times for meal distribution at the Primary (#2) School will be 9 AM - 11:15 AM.

We thank the CommUNITY coalition for this opportunity : Tuesday, March 16th at 7:30 pm via zoom An important and inspiring Women’s Career Empowerment Roundtable. Here is the link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcu2prTwrEtG0j9QNq2Q9-CC7PqiKtuqR

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on: Thursday, March 18, 2021 Afternoon Session: 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm Night Session: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm As we did in the fall, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be fully virtual via Google Meet or conference call. Please use the link below to access the list of Middle School teachers and their Google sign-up sheet.  You will need to repeat this for all the teachers you want to see during Parent-Teacher Conferences. The deadline is Tuesday, March 17th  to select a time to meet with your child's teacher.  https://lawrencemiddleschool.lawrence.org/o/lawrence-middle-school/page/parent-teacher-conferences Thank you Mr. Perry

Join Jon Rice, LCSW-R of the New York State Office of Mental Health tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9th at 7PM for a virtual presentation titled “Restorative Practices for Families.” This presentation will be focused on families of students in grades 7 through 12. https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m21ad2e85a8321076a41f78c7fa7164b8

Atención Padres de sexto grado: El próximo año, como estudiante de séptimo grado, su hijo comenzará su estudio de un segundo idioma. Las opciones son español o italiano. Los cursos de séptimo grado de idiomas se ofrecen todos los días durante todo el año. En el grado 8, la instrucción diaria continuará y culminará con un examen de Segundo Nivel de Competencia Lingüística. Una unidad de crédito de la escuela secundaria se otorgará sólo cuando se aprueben el idioma 7, el idioma 8 y el examen de competencia. Al ingresar a la escuela secundaria en el grado 9, los estudiantes serán programados para el nivel dos de su respectiva segunda lengua. El segundo idioma que su hijo/a seleccione continuará a través de la Escuela Secundaria. Por lo tanto, por favor, analice las decisiones con su hijo/a y ayúdelo a elegir sabiamente. Los estudiantes actuales de 6º grado deben completar el Formulario de Selección de Idioma que se encuentra en el clase google de la Sra. Kelsch. no más tarde del viernes 12 de marzo de 2021. Su estudiante puede volver a enviar el formulario para hacer un cambio hasta marzo 12.

Attention 6th grade parents: Next year, as a seventh grade student, your child will begin their study of a second language. The choices are Spanish or Italian. Seventh grade language courses are offered everyday for the full year. In grade 8, daily instruction will continue and will culminate with a Second Language Proficiency exam. One unit of high school credit will be granted only when Language 7, Language 8 and the Proficiency exam are passed. Upon entering high school in grade 9, students will be scheduled for level two of his/her respective second language. The second language that your child selects will continue through High School. So, please discuss the choices with your child and help him/her choose wisely. Current 6th grade students must complete the Language Selection Form found in Ms. Kelsch's Google Classroom no later than Friday, March 12, 2021. Your student can re-submit the form to make a change until March 12.

Lawrence Public Schools will be closed for winter break and reopen Monday Feb22nd. Please email apedersen@lawrence.org for any COVID questions or to report any cases. Remember please that travel out of state requires quarantine. Stay safe and stay well.