Lawrence Union Free School District

Daily optional lessons for most AP courses will begin tomorrow on YouTube. http://spr.ly/61811Q5iL. More coming soon. Lessons will be delivered by AP teachers from across the country and can be used alongside work teachers are giving their students. Teachers are welcome to join! The first weeks will focus on the end of the course, key topics that colleges expect students to learn but won’t be on exams. Teachers will also provide exam prep each day. As exams approach, teachers will focus primarily on review of concepts/skills that could appear on exams. Some lessons being taught this week: #APUSH: 8.3 The Red Scare #APBio: 7.2 Natural Selection #APPsych: 8.1 Introduction to Psychological Disorders See more topics being covered this week and the full course schedule here: http://spr.ly/61821Q5i0.

Dear LES Families, We miss you! Please click on this link to see and hear me read you a book. https://youtu.be/SijYLbpN4IU

Good morning families , As we go through this crisis please know that Lawrence can be reached using the email familysupport@lawrence.org. Also, distance learning questions or issues signing in can be sent to distance learning @lawrence.org. Classes begin shortly and resources are found in the news story on the app and Lawrence.org. We pray that you find beauty in your socially distant locations and that good health follows you and those you love through this crisis. Stay safe, stay strong. Dr Pedersen

Click on the link below for a message from Mrs. Moore - https://youtu.be/KOt6wPfSJuo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8 A recommended daily 1/2 hour presentation by Mo Willems, children’s book author and Kennedy Center “ visiting artist”. There’s a calmness to his engaging message and he gently addresses some of the emotional feelings children and adults have at this time. Grab a paper and drawing instrument and doodle with Mo. Thank you all for doing your part by staying distant from one another at this time. Be well. Dr. Pedersen

DISTANCE LEARNING INFORMATION LAWRENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020 The links below will provide Distance Learning resources for you and your students. These links can also be found using the "Distance Learning" drop down menu on all school websites. [Lawrence Distance Learning Academy](https://lawrencesd.itutor.com/) [Distance Learning Resources for Primary School Students](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L7mLi7hwvYikJV-0S_3J79Jj8ofOAZt3-y2Vfv0tdfU/edit) [Distance Learning Resources for Elementary School Students](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPVrHotxler_0NfV9qAhqlZACTRxmC8bMwkhXpo0ZYQ/edit) [Distance Learning Resources for Middle School Students](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_OCS5Ma2D2fctWTzqPsIVxoutFGmcemf-atd7hbRw1A/edit) [Distance Learning Resources for High School Students](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11zX5jcW3bv7jvAcPGwkziEKx6YyhYbDrDtaYSBPedcg/edit) If your student is having trouble logging into their email or the Lawrence Distance Learning Academy please email their name, grade, and student ID number (if possible) to DistanceLearning@lawrence.org

https://stories.audible.com/discovery Reading can be a great way to pass time and give our brains a much needed break. This is another free resource for books ranging from preschool to adults . Be well

From our Peninsula Library partners., audio books and more available with your digital library card. Sign up and spend time ‘browsing’ through good books. Our thoughts are with each and every member of our community as we face this health crisis. Be well and take a journey through reading in the safety of your homes. Dr. Pedersen Apply for digital access today at www.nassaulibrary.org/digital-card-application/“

Lawrence is very proud of all of our learners who are making routines for their day and spending time using the education resources available to them. Look on Lawrence.org under parent resources and see a grade by grade collection of great websites under “Distant Learning”. Much more information to come on live classes with your teachers and ways to keep advancing your skills from pre-K to grade 12.

We apologize for the late notice. PTC has been cancelled until further notice.

Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students will begin on Wednesday Morning. Distribution will take place at the #2 and #4 school from 9am until 11am Monday to Friday. Walk up and drive thru available. On Friday meals will be given out for Saturday and Sunday as well.

Good Lawrence Families, I want to make you aware of two resources for you during this difficult time. The first is an email , FamilySupport@lawrence.org - Which will be answered by our psychologists in regard to any social emotions questions or concerns you have for your family. The second is a link to a document of online resources for children organized by grade level. It is found in the Lawrence.org website under parent resources. As we aim to provide continuity of learning we ask you to look at those resources. Live classes will begin as soon as we can. Wishing you all good health. Dr. Pedersen

Working from 🏡 home.

Hello Lawrence Family! We definitely miss seeing you, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t thinking about you. Remember to take care of yourself - mind, body and spirit. Stay positive, worry about the things we can control and enjoy your time with your family!

Good morning Lawrence, The district will be sharing the learning platform for your children in the next few days. Lunch and breakfast pickup begins today at the #4 ECC and #2 Primary schools . Please check the app and website for updates and details. Be sure to check the district page and your school pages. Musicians, information on picking up instruments will be posted this morning. Students, do your best to make routines that structure your day. Follow guidelines for social distancing and know we are working hard to support you. I wish you all good health. Dr. Pedersen

Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students will begin on Wednesday Morning. Distribution will take place at the #2 and #4 school from 9am until 11am Monday to Friday. Walk up and drive thru available.

Dear Lawrence Families, As you know, all schools are closed for at least the next two weeks. Information on lunch and breakfast for children will be made available today. We all must make health our first priority. Our combined actions as citizens can help stop the spread of this virus. Follow all social distancing advice. We will share educational plans shortly, but first priority for you and your children is to stay as safe as possible. More information to come. Be well . Dr. Pedersen

Dear Lawrence Families , The county executive has just announced that schools will be closed for the next two weeks. This announcement was made at 10:30 am Sunday. More information will be sent as it becomes available. Please practice social distancing to help stop the spread of this virus. Wishing you good health. Dr Pedersen .

As of Friday morning Lawrence has no known cases of COVID 19. We will out of an abundance of caution be using our unused snow days and a staff development day next week. School will be CLOSED for students Monday Tuesday Wednesday next week. Read the FAQ document in the news section and thank you .

Lawrence has no cases, but we will utilize our unused snow days & a staff development day to close Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18. Visit the news section of the district website or app for answers to some frequently asked questions. We will continue to update you.