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Lawrence Families and Staff,
We look forward to welcoming the children back to school tomorrow for a year celebrating our diversity, pride and traditions.
Please enjoy this video created by our music educators, staff, and most importantly CHILDREN!
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Dr. Pedersen
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As our precious children return to school, we ask you to be extra careful and check for pedestrians especially near our schools and bus stops.
We look forward to a wonderful school year.
Dr. Pedersen
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Ready … Set … Goals!
The Lawrence staff participated in staff development today . We look forward to welcoming our learners back to class on THURSDAY.
Dr. Pedersen
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It’s Back-to-School time. Our first day of school is Thursday September 1st. Check out the smore for school supply lists (Grades K-6) & Summer Reading assignments that are due in September (Grades 7-12). Tips & tricks for getting in the back-to-school groove and more. Wishing our families and students a healthy & successful school year. https://www.smore.com/6aknd
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Lawrence Families,
We look forward to welcoming your child(ren) back to school on Thursday September 1. The school mailings should be arriving to your homes next week with details on classes.
Here is a link to the yearly calendar. Enjoy the remaining days of summer.
Dr. Pedersen
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Got Books ??? Summer Reading is fun & good for you too !! Check out the Summer Reading smore for ideas & Middle & High school assignments. Enjoy August 😁 https://www.smore.com/jdqme
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September on the horizon!
I hope everyone is having a safe summer with enriching opportunities and time for reading. Here is a sneak peek at the September calendar.
Enjoy August!
Dr. Pedersen
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Make it a goal this summer to do some summer reading! We hope each student enjoys their new books! Reading introduces us to new vocabulary and creates background knowledge that can help in all learning.
Read, read, read!
Dr. Pedersen
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Lawrence Primary School: Ready, Set, Goals! Summer reading is critical, not only for helping children maintain learning while school is out, but also for fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning. Each student received a book bag filled with books today. Take the time to sit back, relax and read throughout the summer with your children as we grow our learners!
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Dear Lawrence families,
Please see use this link to view a letter in regards to Juneteenth which will be observed on Monday, June 20th (no school on Monday) https://5il.co/1ccxl
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Dear Lawrence families,
Please use this link to view a letter in regards to Juneteenth which will be observed on Monday, June 20th (no school on Monday) https://5il.co/1ccxl
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It is June - a beginning for some - an end for others. Congrats to all our grads & students who are moving up. Please check out the SMORE for great ideas and important upcoming events. May your summer be safe and blissful. https://www.smore.com/3smnx
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Lawrence Primary School Families: A reminder that tomorrow, June 1st, 2022 will be a half day of school. All students will dismiss from school at 11:15AM. Thank you!...Familias de la Escuela Primaria Lawrence: Un recordatorio de que mañana, 1 de junio de 2022, habrá medio día de clases. Todos los estudiantes saldrán de la escuela a las 11:15 AM. ¡Gracias!
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Lawrence Families
I am certain you are as saddened as I am by the horrific news from Texas . Please be assured that Lawrence has health, safety and security as our top priority .
Please see attached letter. https://5il.co/1b303
Thank you
Dr. Pedersen
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May 17, 2022
Budget Vote and Annual Election
7:00 am - 10:00 pm
https://www.lawrence.org/page/budget-vote-election-information
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Primary School Families: We are excited to welcome you to our Family Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 11th from 5:30 - 7:00PM at the Lawrence Primary School gymnasium. Tomorrow is the last day to submit a permission slip to attend. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and there will be a maximum of one family member allowed to attend per child. We hope to see you there!...Familias de la escuela primaria: Nos complace darle la bienvenida a nuestra Noche familiar de ejercicios el miércoles 11 de mayo de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. en el gimnasio de la escuela primaria Lawrence. Mañana es el último día para enviar una hoja de permiso para asistir. Cada niño debe estar acompañado por un adulto y se permitirá la asistencia de un miembro de la familia como máximo por niño. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!
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Primary School Families: We are excited to welcome you to our Family Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 11th from 5:30 - 7:00PM at the Lawrence Primary School gymnasium. Please complete a permission slip if you plan to attend. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and there will be a maximum of one family member allowed to attend per child. We hope to see you there!...Familias de la escuela primaria: Nos complace darle la bienvenida a nuestra Noche familiar de ejercicios el miércoles 11 de mayo de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. en el gimnasio de la escuela primaria Lawrence. Complete una hoja de permiso si planea asistir. Cada niño debe estar acompañado por un adulto y se permitirá la asistencia de un miembro de la familia como máximo por niño. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!
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Welcome May - May the month find you all healthy and happy - Check out the May SMORE from the High School - https://www.smore.com/jntf2 & the Middle School SMORE - https://www.smore.com/k1yqa-lawrence-middle-school-library
We hope you all find something to feed your mind.
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Primary School Families: We are excited to welcome you to our Family Fitness Night on Wednesday, May 11th from 5:30 - 7:00PM at the Lawrence Primary School gymnasium. Please complete a permission slip if you plan to attend. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and there will be a maximum of one family member allowed to attend per child. We hope to see you there!...Familias de la escuela primaria: Nos complace darle la bienvenida a nuestra Noche familiar de ejercicios el miércoles 11 de mayo de 5:30 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. en el gimnasio de la escuela primaria Lawrence. Complete una hoja de permiso si planea asistir. Cada niño debe estar acompañado por un adulto y se permitirá la asistencia de un miembro de la familia como máximo por niño. ¡Esperamos verte ahí!
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Lawrence families, our food service company, Whitsons, is interested in getting your feedback to help them improve service to your children. Please complete the survey linked here: https://xmp.insight-surveys.com/s/whitsons Thank you.
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