Dear Lawrence School Students and Families:
Welcome to the Lawrence School! Our compassionate and professional staff
is committed to excellence and equity, and we are excited for the opportunity
to work together in support of every student, every day. Two-way
communication is one of our District’s goals, and our faculty is encouraged to
communicate with families regularly, and I would also encourage you to reach
out with questions or concerns regarding the overall student experience this
school year. Over the course of the year, you can expect a weekly
communication email with important Lawrence School news items as well as
information on upcoming events, activities and celebrations. Since this
is our primary form of communication, please ensure that we have your most
updated email address logged into your child’s PowerSchool account.
At Lawrence, we recognize that the junior high years are a challenging stage in
students’ lives. They are faced with many new social, emotional and
academic challenges. The foundation for independent learning that
students develop during their time in 7th and 8th grade will continue to serve
them going forward and will be paramount in guiding future academic decisions
and seizing opportunities as they arise. For this reason, the Lawrence
School staff continuously works at providing a rigorous and positive learning
environment where students are made to feel that they belong - as individuals,
learners and responsible young members of our community.
Students adhering to our core values of Pride, Respect, Responsibility and
Compassion is a daily expectation. The Lawrence School Handbook,
which is available through the Lawrence School website, describes school
procedures and policies, as well as the many opportunities available to
students and their families. In addition, the handbook will be a resource
in addressing specific questions that may come up over the course of the
year. It is important that both students and parents read and understand
its contents.
Like in recent years, all of the district’s schools will be aligned in our goal setting, working to ensure that the
experience of each of our scholars is engaging, inclusive, supportive, and of
course PAWSitive! Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, there will be
a continued emphasis on providing students with structure and support both academically
and behaviorally, with equity as a foundation for this work. We will also
maintain and expand on our sustainability efforts and environmentally conscious
work that contributed to Falmouth’s recognition as a Green Ribbon
district!
We are grateful to have the opportunity to work with your children. The students in this community are incredible and
have unbounded potential, which we will work to nurture over the course of
their time at Lawrence. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time
if you would like to talk more about life as a Lawrence School Bulldog.