June 15 to July 17
When is Christmas break??
LFDCS has taken the first steps to beautify its campus by planting 12 trees at the lower school on West St. In a joint effort between Groundwork Lawrence and the LFDCS STEM Department, phase one of three is completed. The goal behind planting trees around campus is to:
- Attract birds
- Provide shade to reduce temperatures
Trees go a long way in creating a stable ecosystem by providing shelter for animals and retaining storm water.
Keep an eye on our campus throughout the summer for more trees and amenities all going towards making LFDCS a more beautiful place to learn and grow.
Many thanks to our STEM Coordinator, George Masterson, and Groundwork Lawrence for their efforts!
LFDCS has been recognized by the City of Lawrence and Mass Department of Environmental Protection for our Environmental Action efforts with our Composting & Recycling Programs! This could not be accomplished without support from everyone.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) recognized students from 63 schools across Massachusetts with Green Team Awards for outstanding environmental stewardship and educational activities. One school won the grand prize, and four schools were recognized for going "above and beyond" with their efforts to promote sustainability and responsible leadership in their community. See awesome messages below:
"Congratulations!!!! The Lawrence Recycling Department is proud of the Lawrence Family Development Charter School for launching a very successful program to reduce the solid waste in their cafeterias. We were able to assist in the process of implementing this program, and we are proud to see the amazing results and getting recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDep).
With strong support from leadership on campus, LFDCS started a source separation program in their cafeterias that diverted 14 tons of food from the waste stream. Their Green Team students participated in regular lunchroom weigh days and have been dedicated in minimizing food waste and increasing recycling at school, home and in their community."
We are so happy and proud of our results! Congratulations to our school community!!!!!!!
During their last week of science, the graduating 8th grade class took on the timeless challenge of fragile egg verses the relentless force of gravity! In Mr. Santana's Egg Drop Challenge 2024, the students had one class period to design, and one class period to build a design model that could withstand the plunge of over 20-feet! Here are some of the student projects, their egg designs, and the results!
"The students learned about important physics concepts such as forces, air resistance (drag), impact, and momentum."
The students learned about important physics concepts such as forces, air resistance (drag), impact, and momentum. They also learned engineering concepts through building thoughtful designs that included padding, parachutes or propellers, and other cool scientific ideas! They also got to work in teams and work on their collaboration skills. Most of our teams survived the fateful fall from the STEM center roof, with just a few teams cracking under the pressure. Overall, it was a blast both for the students and for the teacher. It's safe to say the Class of 2024 will definitely remember the excitement of Mr. Santana's Egg Drop 2024!
Congratulations to Yudelka and Geraldo (parents of three of our students) whose ticket was picked to receive our beautiful lemon-themed picnic table along with the accessories. The proceeds from this fundraiser which totaled $2,915 will go toward scholarships for LFDCS graduates.
Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets!
Ticket pickers
Attention all alumni who receive LFDCS Scholarships!
SY'2024-2025 LFDCS Scholarship Renewal Applications are now available and due to the Opening Doors department no later than June 1, 2024 in order to renew scholarships for next school year. Please click here to pay the processing fee.
If you have any questions, please contact: openingdoors@lfdcs.org
MCAS graduation requirement is not punitive, it's a lifeline for highest-need students.
A new national study from Stanford University of nearly 2 million charter public school students affirms charter students outperform peers at traditional public schools (TPS). Click on the Superintendent's "Memo" under my picture to download the entire document.
Un nuevo estudio nacional de la Universidad de Stanford de casi 2 millones de estudiantes de escuelas públicas charter afirma que los estudiantes charter superan a sus pares en las escuelas públicas tradicionales (TPS). Haga clic en el "Memo" del Superintendente debajo de mi imagen para descargar el documento completo.
Keeping our little ones healthy and happy is our top priority! To ensure your children's well-being, let's work together to promote good hygiene habits. Please read our sickness protocol in English.
¡Mantener a nuestros pequeños sanos y felices es nuestra principal prioridad! Para garantizar el bienestar de tus hijos, trabajemos juntos para promover buenos hábitos de higiene. Por favor lea nuestro protocolo de enfermedad en español.
Dear parents of LFDCS,
I hope you are having a great summer. I am attaching a flyer with information about a baseball camp available to your children. If you have any questions feel free to contact Luis Vargas at 978-919-0066 or at luisvargasm09@gmail.com
Thank you
Estimados padres de LFDCS,
Espero que estés teniendo un gran verano. Adjunto encuentraras información sobre un campamento de béisbol disponible para sus hijos. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con Luis Vargas al 978-919-0066 o al luisvargasm09@gmail.com
Gracias
During the week of May 1-5, LFDCS celebrated "Teacher Appreciation Week." These are messages written by students for their teachers. These messages were posted in the halls of the school so all the teachers can read how much their students appreciate them.
Durante la semana del 1 al 5 de mayo, LFDCS celebró la "Semana de agradecimiento a los maestros". Estos son mensajes escritos por estudiantes para sus maestros. Estos mensajes fueron colocados en los pasillos de la escuela para que todos los maestros puedan leer cuánto los aprecian sus alumnos.
We Love Our Teachers /
Amamos a Nuestros Maestros
Student messages for teachers during the teacher appreciation week May 1-5. Mensajes de estudiantes para maestros durante la semana de agradecimiento a los maestros del 1 al 5 de mayo.
On April 14, LFDCS celebrated Employee Appreciation Day with a half day of professional development followed by a luncheon and presentation of certificates, pins and gift cards for employees who had completed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service.
Congratulations to Rosanna Mejia, Janetsy Rodriguez, RN, Colleen Saia, Priya Shrivastava, Erika Witham and Anna Yuen for 5 years of service; Alyssa Duffy, Sandra Gonzalez and Julian Paulino for 10 years of service; Superintendent Ralph Carrero for 15 years of service and Trevia Tate for 20 years of service. Trevia was also presented a placque for her 20 years of service by Superintendent Carrero.
