Lower School students know how to work hard... even on the first day of
school!
Get in "the Loop"
If you are reading this newsletter on a black and white piece of paper,
you are missing out! Did you know we can deliver a full-color version of the Loop right to your inbox each week? To sign up, e-mail cbaker@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us with your
request. We will send to grandparents, relatives and friends, too!
While Mrs. Callahan and Miss Garza were vacationing in Alaska this
summer,
they ran into none other than Paul M and his family! The above photo was taken in Ketchikan, Alaska. Say, Paul... where's your Lawrence
School jacket?
Ever wonder how the teachers prepare for the first day of school?
Why,
we play ping pong, of course! Pictured above are Lower School teacher Mr. Rogers, and Lower School Dean of Admission Mr. Hamilton.
Upper School students demonstrate good review skills... and proper dress
code!
Senior Mya G. and new science teacher Mrs.
Swan enjoy a photo op
before astronomy class.
Access the School Calendar
Online: The Lawrence School calendar
for Lower and Upper Schools is available online here (or you can access it directly from our home page).
We will be adding extracurricular and athletic dates soon.
"Team Lawrence" members Justin K., Mr. Havel, Matt H., Eli C. and Sean H.
were pictured in the Sun News on August 9 for their efforts in raising money for the new cross country team.
ATHLETICS UPDATES
Coach John Thompson is still looking for players for the middle
school soccer
team (boys and girls). If you are interested, please see him or Mr. Messer ASAP. Practices take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from
3:30-5:30 pm starting 8/28.
The first meeting of the Athletic Boosters Club is on Tuesday, 9/4 at
6:30 pm in the Upper School library. This is a great parent-run organization which supports all of our athletic teams and athletes. We would love to
see you there!
We are thrilled to offer cross-country for the
first time this fall. The team
is for boys and girls, grades 7-12, and is coached by Mr. Havel. Anyone interested who did not go to the informational meeting this week is asked to
see Mr. Messer ASAP.
JOIN THE
"CHANGE GANG"!
From
August 27 - September 7, students will be collecting spare change to
donate to Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospitals and part of the MIX
106.5
Brian & Joe Radiothon.
Each student who donates a
minimum of $5
will be entered into a drawing to appear live on the Brian & Joe
Radio Show to
present the money Lawrence School has collected! One Lower School and
one Upper School student will be selected. Lower School students may
submit
donations to their homeroom teachers; Upper School students should turn
donations in to Student Council.
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August 24,
2007
Welcome to a New School Year! We sincerely hope all of our
families and staff enjoyed a
fun and relaxing summer and are ready for a great school year at Lawrence. We are very excited to announce that our enrollment has reached a new
record at over 300 students. What a way to start the new school year!
Dismissal Tips: In order to make dismissal run a
little smoother at both campuses, please follow these guidelines. For Lower School, please remember that dismissal is between 3-3:15 pm. Due to
police department requests, we are unable to allow any cars to line up for dismissal prior to 3 pm as this will block Wallings Road traffic. So
please plan your arrival for between 3-3:15 pm only. For Upper School, we remind you that the circular drive is only to be used by private
transportation services and school busses. Carpool and car drivers are asked to circle the parking lot and line up around the perimeter. Thank you
for your cooperation!
Are All Your School Forms In?
Parents in both Upper and Lower
schools are asked to be sure and return all forms from your summer packets to the main office ASAP!
Welcome, new Lawrence Staff!
Please join us in welcoming the following new staff members: Mr. Lou Salza, our new Head of School, will oversee operations in
both campuses and all departments. In the Lower School -- Mr. Bill Musolf, Dean of Students; Mrs.
Hedy Laverdiere,Technology Coordinator; and teachers Miss Emily Edmonson and Miss Chrisann Kwiatkowski.
In the Upper School -- Mrs.
Jennifer Mattes, Dean of Admissions and Post-Secondary Guidance; and teachers Mrs. Donna Swan, Mr. Mark MacLagan, Mr. Joseph Blasko, Ms. Erica
Meiling, Mr. Kris Gaug, Miss Erin Salmi, and Mr. Todd Oswald. Welcome to all of you!
We also are pleased to announce
that Mr. Ryan Masa has been promoted to Academic Dean at the Upper School, Mrs. Jennifer Tirbovich has been named Intervention Specialist at the
Upper School, Mrs. Joyce Walker has been named Upper School Head, and Mrs. Vanessa Diffenbacher has been named Lower School
Head. And last but not least, we welcome Mrs. Susan Karas as our new president of the Board of Trustees.
Upper School Curriculum Nights: Students and parents are invited to tour the campus and
meet teachers during one of the following Curriculum Nights next week: Middle School on Monday, 8/27 from 7:00-8:30 pm, or High School on Tuesday,
8/28 from 7-9 pm. This is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with your child's daily schedule and we hope to see you
there!
FREE Adult Technology Courses:
The Technology Dept. is pleased to provide adult technology classes this school year. The first classes
begin next week with a Lenovo Tablet Overview for Parents on Tues. 8/28 and Thurs. 8/30. To see a detailed schedule of all
classes, please log on to the Lawrence VIP website at www.lawrencevip.org
or click
here
for a
pdf
version. Classes are open to adults including parents, relatives and community members. So bring your family and friends and
learn a little technology this year!
New Parent Orientation - Lower School: Many thanks to our new families who attended the Lower School New Parent Orientation this week. We are
excited to welcome you to the Lawrence School family, and hope you will let us know if any questions arise during your child's first days of school.
Any new families who were unable to attend will be contacted soon.
Dress Code Reminder:
Please remember that students are only permitted to wear clothing purchased from the Land's End School
catalog. If you would like to order online, click here or follow the link from the Lawrence School home
page. We are aware that several items are back-ordered at this time. Land's End suggests you keep checking on these items as new orders are
arriving daily. Also, don't forget that you can participate in a uniform exchange of gently-worn clothing on the Lawrence VIP site at www.lawrencevip.org.
Lower School Early Arrival:
Any Lower School students who take advantage of the early room should enter the building through the main
entrance. The early room this year is in the gymnasium, and students may begin arriving at 7:30 am.
2008 Benefit Auction Date:
Please note that this year's Annual Benefit Auction will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2008. This is a
change from the previously announced date of April 19. Please make a note of the new date. Thank you!
Middle School Class
Trips:
Informational packets for middle school class trips will be sent home soon. 7th graders will visit Chicago
on October 18-19, and 8th graders will visit Washington, DC on October 17-19.
Upper School Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities for Upper School begin next week. Letters were sent home this week, and parents can also access
information from the VIP Website at www.lawrencevip.org.
Carpool Information: Parents who
are still interested in forming carpools are encouraged to visit the Lawrence VIP website at www.lawrencevip.org. If you are a new member to the site and need to register, we ask that your username consist of your first
initial and last name (ex: jsmith).
HEAD NOTES
From Head of School, Lou Salza
So much has changed this year for the Lawrence community and for me (now I am a member of a pride of Lions!). Changes and contrasts are the norm at both school
and in our lives, yet the challenges of school remain remarkably the same
regardless of where one goes to school or even when.
This week, I watched in wonder as Lawrence
School opened its doors to 300
students on two different campuses in two different counties. The buildings we
inhabit were built as recently as last year, and as long ago as the middle of
the last century.
Our students journey to school in minutes from nearby towns
like Walton Hills and Brecksville, and in hours from as far away as Erie,
PA.
They step with courage and confidence into our environment despite
struggles and even failure in other schools.
They trust that we all - students and staff - will have another chance
to make this journey successfully together.
They range in age from six to 16. Some barely reach four feet
- and others stand over six feet tall. They study everything from Code Breakers
to Calculus, using a range of technologies from pencils, paper, and chalk
boards, to computers and electronic notebooks.
The challenge that we understand so well at Lawrence
is and has been the same for every school in every era: to create a learning
community where growth is the norm for teachers and students, where education
is personal, and where taking a risk to try something new and difficult is
protected, honored and celebrated.
At Lawrence, we
hope that our students and teachers, parents and friends learn from one another
that all schools are
transitional. And as we face the
challenges and changes of the day and our lives together on our journey through
these particular corridors and classrooms, I hope we all come to understand
that differences need not be disabilities. Many thanks to our Lawrence trustees, alumni, parents and friends who support our efforts through servant
leadership and generous support
of hand and heart. It all matters--and
makes a difference!
Welcome to the new school year, and to our pride of Lawrence
Lions!
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