Lawrence Middle School

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

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.

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

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.

Check the news section of the District website or app to read all about the exciting things taking place in the Lawrence Music Department!

Attention All Blue Cohort Students-Wednesday is picture day!! On our Blue & Gold day, you will be taking your yearbook portrait. Gold Cohort students will have their pictures taken the week of February 22. All remote students please send your portraits (as highlighted in the directions ) to srubenfeld@lawrence.k12.ny.us Also, 8th graders, please send a baby picture of yourself to the email address mentioned above by this Friday, February 12th. Thank you.

Good afternoon Lawrence We are returning to our hybrid in person school tomorrow, Wednesday February 2nd. Please be safe as the melting snow and dropping temperatures may make some icing conditions. Our facilities crew has done a great job prepping the buildings and we appreciate them. Today we report 3 new COVID cases, 2 at LES with no close contacts and one at the HS requiring close contacts to quarantine. We must stay diligent to the safety protocols. We appreciate all you are doing to keep one another healthy and safe. Dr. Pedersen

Reminder..... Please join us for our "LMS Community Circle" mid-year event on Thursday, February 4th at 6pm. During the event will be providing information on the following: Health & Safety  Remote & Hybrid Options  Review academic expectations  8th grade transition into HS  MS events & activities (8th grade graduation, etc.) Honor roll students' video Please use the link below by Thursday, 12 noon to sign up for the event. All parents that sign up before the posted time above will receive your invite by Thursday afternoon. https://forms.gle/M3we5U9Hp63he7nQA Thank you 

Lawrence Families, Tuesday February 2nd will be a full remote instructional day. The snow continues to fall and we hope everyone is safe and warm. There is NO in person school on Tuesday, it will be a remote day with live remote instruction. Thank you Dr Pedersen