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Lawrence Public Schools District Calendar 2020-2021
Lawrence Public Schools
District Calendar 2020–2021
                 INFORMATION GUIDE BEGINS ON PAGE 24

  The mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, a unifying force at
the heart of a cultural mosaic, is to ensure all learners reach their
  highest individual potential, through an academically rigorous
   educational system that inspires life-long learning; focuses on
 creative student-centered teaching and learning; and enables all
 to possess the confidence and abilities to meet life’s challenges.
Lawrence Public Schools District Calendar 2020-2021
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION, 516-295-8000                                                            DISTRICT PHONE NUMBERS
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 477, Lawrence, NY 11559
                                                                                                 MAIN NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-8000
Physical Address: 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
                                                                                                 Accounts Payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7062
                                                                                                 Adult Learning Center (BOCES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622-5623
                                                                                                 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-8081
LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER                 LAWRENCE PRIMARY SCHOOL                          Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7053
AT #4 SCHOOL (ECC)                              AT #2 SCHOOL (PS)                                District Clerk/Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7032
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten,                 Grades 1–3                                       Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7045
Registration/Transportation Office                                                               Food Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7040
                                                1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096
and Pupil Personnel Services                                                                     Human Resources/Health Administration/Civil Service . . 295-7037
                                                516-295-6200
87 Wanser Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096              School Hours*: (K) 8:50 am – 3:30 pm             Human Resources/Certificated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7035
Phone: 516-295-6400                             School Hours*: (1–2) 8:45 am – 3:25 pm           Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812-7523
School Hours*: 9:10 am – 3:30 pm                Principal: Kristen Mcloughlin                    Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7057
Director of Special Programs: Lisa Tariq        Nurse: 516-295-6205                              PTA Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-8000
Director of PreK: Pamela Renneisen                                                               Pupil Personnel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7085
Nurse: 295-6405                                                                                  Purchasing/Bids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7064
                                                                                                 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7065
                                                                                                 SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7090
LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                      LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL
                                                                                                 Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7030
AT BROADWAY CAMPUS (ES)                         AT BROADWAY CAMPUS (MS)
                                                                                                 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7081
Grades 4–6                                      Grades 7–8                                       Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295-7065
195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559                195 Broadway, Lawrence, NY 11559
516-812-6121                                    516-295-7000                                     STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL TIMES
School Hours*: 8:45 am – 3:25 pm                School Hours*: 7:48 am – 2:38 pm
Principal: Rina Beach                           Principal: Willis Perry
                                                                                                  Grade         Arrival         Dismissal           Grade         Arrival        Dismissal
Nurse: 516-812-6126                             Attendance: 516-295-7005
                                                Guidance: 516-295-7010                                K           9:45             2:36                7            7:48            1:47
                                                Nurse: 516-295-7020                                   1           8:45             2:17                8            8:45            2:38
                                                                                                      2           9:15             2:47                9            7:49            1:47
LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL (HS)                       *School Hours Extra instruction,                      3           9:45             3:17               10            7:49            1:47
                                                extracurricular activities or detention
Grades 9–12                                     may cause a child to be detained in school            4           9:51             3:25               11            8:40            2:35
2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY 11516             for as much as one hour after the end of              5           8:45             2:23               12            8:40            2:35
516-295-8006                                    classes. Parents of elementary school
School Hours*: 7:48 am – 2:35 pm                children will be advised in advance                   6           7:48             1:47
Principal: Jennifer Lagnado Papp, Ed.D.         whenever possible, except that no
                                                                                                 In effort to provide the least amount of traffic at the points of arrival
Attendance: 516-295-8051                        elementary student will be detained              and dismissal, school entry and dismissal will be done by grade level.
Guidance: 516-295-8030                          unless the parent has been given notice.         Students will not congregate but go directly to their classrooms.
Nurse: 516-295-8020

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Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

SEPTEMBER 2020
                                                                                                     Cohort A in School             ECC
                                                                                                                                    PS     Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                     Cohort B in School             ES     Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                                    MS     Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                     No School for Students         HS     High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See                       1                            2                          3                                 4                                    5
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 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
  Listed by Grade                                                                                                                   Staff Development Days

6                   7                 8                            9                          10                                11                                  12
                                                                                                                                         Patriot Day
                                           ECC First Full Day of                                                                   Wear Red, White & Blue
                                          PreK and Kindergarten                                                                        to Honor 9/11

                         LABOR DAY                  COHORT A IN PERSON / COHORT B AND FULL REMOTE – GOOGLE CLASSROOM

13                  14                15                           16                         17      ES Back to
                                                                                                     School Night
                                                                                                                                18                                  19
                                                                                                     5:30-7:15 pm
                                                                                               PS Back to School Night
                                                                                                   6:00-7:45 pm
                                                                    HS Back to School Night
                                                                        6:00-8:45 pm          ES PTA Meeting – 7:20 pm

                                     COHORT B IN PERSON / COHORT A AND FULL REMOTE – GOOGLE CLASSROOM

20                  21                22                           23                         24                                25                                  26
                                                                                                       ECC & MS
                                                                        ECC Bus Safety            Back to School Night

                                          COHORT A IN PERSON / COHORT B AND FULL REMOTE – LIVE STREAM

27                  28                29                           30

                        YOM KIPPUR                                 HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

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A unifying force
                            — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School             ECC    Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

OCTOBER 2020
                                                                                                                     PS     Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                      Cohort B in School             ES     Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                     MS     Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                      No School for Students         HS     High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See                                                                  1                              2                                    3
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
                                                                                      Senior College
  Listed by Grade                                                                Planning Night – 6:30 pm

4                   5                            6    7                          8                               9                                   10

11                  12                           13   14                         15                              16                                  17
                                                          HS Parent/Teacher
                                                            Conferences
                                                           12:35-2:35 pm
                        COLUMBUS DAY                      HS PSAT (Gr. 9-11)

18                  19                           20   21                         22                              23                                  24

                    Board of Education Meeting             ECC Truck Day/
                          8:00 pm at HS                   Community Helper

25                  26                           27   28                         29                              30                                  31

                                                      HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm                                          ECC “WHO” Day

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At the heart of a cultural mosaic
                            — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School            ECC    Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

NOVEMBER 2020
                                                                                                                                          PS     Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                            Cohort B in School            ES     Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                                          MS     Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                            No School for Students        HS     High School / Gr. 9–12

1    Please See     2                            3                          4                        5                                6                                   7
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
                                                                                                          ECC Parent/Teacher
        and                                                                                                  Conferences
 DISMISSAL TIMES                                   Staff Development Day                              (11:00 am PreK Dismissal,
                                                                                                      11:30 am Kind. Dismissal)
  Listed by Grade                                    ELECTION DAY                                    12:00-3:30 pm, 5:30-6:30 pm

8                   9                            10                         11                       12                               13                                  14
                                                                                                           ES Parent/Teacher
                                                                                                             Conferences
                                                                                                         (11:00 am Dismissal)
                                                                                VETERAN’S DAY        12:15-3:15 pm, 5:00-7:30 pm

                                                                            ES Kindness Food Drive

15                  16                           17                         18                       19                               20                                  21
                                                                                                           PS Parent/Teacher
                                                                                                             Conferences
                    Board of Education Meeting                                                           (11:15 am Dismissal)
                          8:00 pm at HS                                          ES PTA Meeting      12:15-3:05 pm, 5:00-7:30 pm

                                                                            ES Kindness Food Drive

22                  23                           24                         25                       26                               27                                  28

                                                 HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm                              THANKSGIVING DAY

29                  30

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Ensure all learners reach highest potential
                            — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School          ECC    Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

DECEMBER 2020                                                                       Cohort B in School

                                                                                    No School for Students
                                                                                                                PS
                                                                                                                ES
                                                                                                                MS
                                                                                                                HS
                                                                                                                       Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                                       Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                       Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                                       High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See             1                   2                             3                              4                                  5
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
  Listed by Grade

6                   7       8                   9                             10                             11                                 12

                                                    ES Holiday Toy Drive

13                  14      15                  16                            17                             18                                 19

                                                  HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

                                                 ES Week of Positive Praise

20                  21      22                  23                            24                             25                                 26

                                                                                                                CHRISTMAS DAY

                                           HOLIDAY BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED

27                  28      29                   30                           31

                                                                                  NEW YEAR’S EVE

                                 HOLIDAY BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED

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Through an
     academically
     rigorous
     system
     — Lawrence
     Public Schools
     Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School           ECC   Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

JANUARY 2021                                                                          Cohort B in School

                                                                                      No School for Students
                                                                                                                   PS
                                                                                                                   ES
                                                                                                                   MS
                                                                                                                   HS
                                                                                                                         Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                                         Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                         Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                                         High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See                                                                                                1                                  2
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL                                                                                                   HOLIDAY BREAK
                                                                                                                   SCHOOL CLOSED
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
  Listed by Grade                                                                                                  NEW YEAR’S DAY

3                   4                            5    6                          7                             8                                  9

10                  11                           12   13                         14                            15                                 16

                    Board of Education Meeting
                          8:00 pm at HS                                                                            ECC Peaceful Letter Day

17                  18                           19   20                         21                            22                                 23

                      MARTIN LUTHER                                                                                ECC Multicultural Day
                       KING JR. DAY                        ES PTA Meeting                                             (Family Event)

24                  25                           26   27                         28                            29                                  30

31
                                                      HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

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Inspires
                             life long
                             learning
                             — Lawrence
                             Public Schools
                             Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School           ECC   Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

FEBRUARY 2021
                                                                                                                        PS    Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                           Cohort B in School           ES    Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                        MS    Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                           No School for Students       HS    High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See     1                            2        3                           4                             5                                  6
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
                     ECC PreK & Kindergarten
  Listed by Grade     Applications Available

7                   8                            9        10                          11                            12                                 13

                    Board of Education Meeting
                          8:00 pm at HS

14                  15                           16       17                          18                            19                                 20

                                                      WINTER BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED

21                  22                           23       24                          25                            26                                 27

                                                            ECC 100th Day of School
                                                           HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

28

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Focuses on creative
                             — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School            ECC    Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

MARCH 2021                                                                                              Cohort B in School

                                                                                                        No School for Students
                                                                                                                                      PS
                                                                                                                                      ES
                                                                                                                                      MS
                                                                                                                                      HS
                                                                                                                                             Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                                                             Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                                             Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                                                             High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See     1                            2                   3                           4                                5                                   6
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and                                                                                            PS Parent/Teacher                ECC Dr. Seuss Day
 DISMISSAL TIMES                                                                                         Conferences
                                                                                                     (11:15 am Dismissal)
  Listed by Grade                                                                                12:15-3:05 pm, 5:00-7:30 pm             Piano NYSSMA at Nassau Community College

7                   8                            9                   10                          11                               12                                  13
                                                                                                      ECC Parent/Teacher
                                                                                                         Conferences
                                                                                                  (11:00 am PreK Dismissal,
                    Board of Education Meeting                                                    11:30 am Kind. Dismissal)
                          8:00 pm at HS                                   ES PTA Meeting         12:00-3:30 pm, 5:30-6:30 pm

14                  15                           16                 17                           18                               19                                  20

                                                                                                       ES Parent/Teacher
                                                                                                         Conferences
                                                                                                     (11:00 am Dismissal)
                                                                                                 12:10-3:15 pm, 5:00-7:30 pm

21                  22                           23                  24                          25                               26                                  27

                                       NYSSMA at Malverne             HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

28                  29                           30                  31

                                           SPRING BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED

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Student centered teaching and learning
                             — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School           ECC   Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

APRIL 2021
                                                                                                                           PS    Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                              Cohort B in School           ES    Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                           MS    Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                              No School for Students       HS    High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See                                                                          1                             2                                  3
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
  Listed by Grade                                                                              SPRING BREAK – SCHOOL CLOSED

4                   5                              6       7                             8                             9                                  10

                       SPRING BREAK –
                       SCHOOL CLOSED

11                  12                             13     14                             15                            16                                 17

                     Special Board of Education
                      Meeting (Adopt Budget,
                    Legal Notices & Property Tax
                    Report Card) – 8:00 pm at HS

18                  19                             20      21                            22                            23                                 24
                                                                                              EARTH DAY

                                                                                                           NYSSMA at Baldwin

                                                        ES/MS NYS ELA Assessment (Gr. 3-8)

25                  26                             27      28                            29                            30

                                                            HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

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Enable all to possess confidence
                             — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School           ECC   Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

MAY 2021                                                                                            Cohort B in School

                                                                                                    No School for Students
                                                                                                                                 PS
                                                                                                                                 ES
                                                                                                                                 MS
                                                                                                                                 HS
                                                                                                                                       Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                                                       Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                                       Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                                                       High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See                                                                                                                                                 1
     Page 2 for
 STUDENT ARRIVAL
        and
 DISMISSAL TIMES
  Listed by Grade

2                   3                  4                      5                              6                               7                                  8
                                        BUDGET HEARING
                                           8:00 PM

                                                          ES/MS NYS Math Assessment (Gr. 3-8)

9                   10                 11                    12                              13                              14                                 15

                                        ANNUAL BUDGET
                                        VOTE & ELECTION
  MOTHER’S DAY                              8:00 PM

16                  17                 18                     19                             20                              21                                 22

23                  24                 25                     26                             27                              28                                  29

30                  31                                         HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

                        MEMORIAL DAY                                  ES/MS Science Performance Tests (Gr. 4 & 8)

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“To meet life’s challenges . . . ”
                             — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

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Cohort A in School          ECC    Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K

JUNE 2021
                                                                                                                                           PS     Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3
                                                                                                               Cohort B in School          ES     Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6
                                                                                                                                           MS     Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8
                                                                                                               No School for Students      HS     High School / Gr. 9–12

     Please See                                  1                       2                             3                                4                                  5
     Page 2 for                                                                 ES Clerical Day
 STUDENT ARRIVAL                                                             (11:00 am Dismissal)
        and                                          HS Senior Banquet          PS Clerical Day                                            ECC PreK “Moving On”
                                                       7:00-9:30 pm          (11:15 am Dismissal)                                               Ceremony
 DISMISSAL TIMES
  Listed by Grade                                                                ES/MS Science Performance Tests (Gr. 4 & 8)

6                   7                            8                       9                              10                              11                                 12

                     LES/MS Written Science                                                                                                 ECC Kindergarten
                     Assessment (Gr. 4 & 8)                                                                                               “Moving Up” Ceremony

13                  14                           15                      16                             17                              18                                 19

                    Board of Education Meeting
                          8:00 pm at HS

20                  21                           22                      23                             24                              25                                 26

                                                                                                                                             Last Day of School
                                                                                                                                              Early Dismissal
                                                                                                                                         (11:00 am PreK Dismissal,
    FATHER’S DAY    MS Graduation – 10:00 am                             HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm                                        11:30 am Kind. Dismissal)

27                  28                           29                      30

                          HS Graduation

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Nov 13     Chhath Puja
                                                                                                                                                         Jewish Holidays*
                                                                                                                   Nov 23     Kartik Poornima
       RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS                                                                                                      2020
                                                                                                                   2021
       FOR THE 2020–2021 SCHOOL YEAR                                                                                                                     Sept 19–20     Rosh Hashanah
                                                                                                                   Jan 15     Makarsankranti/Pongal      Sept 28        Yom Kippur
       The many religions and countries in the world, have varying observances, celebrations and                   Feb 9      Vasant Panchami            Oct 3–10       Sukkot
                                                                                                                   March 24   Maha Shivaratri
       festivities. We have attempted to include as many of these as possible. This is not a complete                                                    Oct 10         Shemini Atzeret
                                                                                                                   March 20   Holika Dahan
       list of the holidays, festivals or observances of any religion.                                                                                   Oct 11         Simhat Torah
                                                                                                                   March 21   Holi                       Dec 11–18      Hanukkah
                                                                                                                   April 6    Hindi New Year
       The ten federal holidays listed below are designated by the United States Congress. These are               April 6    Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/          2021
       often referred to as ’public’ or ’legal’ holidays because of their wide spread observance.                             Telugu New Year            Jan 28         Tu Bishvat
                                                                                                                   April 13   Ramanavami                 Feb 26         Purim
                                                                                                                   April 13   Vaisakhi/Baisakhi/Vishu    Mar 27–Apr 4   Passover
                                                                                                                   April 14   Tamil New Year             April 7        Yom Hashoah
                                                                              Aug 1       Lammas                   April 19   Hanuman Jayanti            April 8        Yom Hazikaron
Federal Holidays                         Christian Holidays                   Aug 15      The Assumption of Mary   April 14   Bengali New Year/Bihu      April 14       Yom Ha’Atzmaut
2020                                     2020                                                                      May 7      Akshaya Tritiya            April 30       Lag B’Omer
                                                                                                                   June 3     Savitri Pooja              May 10         Yom Yerushalayim
Sept 7     Labor Day                     Sept 14    Holy Cross Day
                                                                              Greek Holidays                       July 4     Puri Rath Yatra            May 17–18      Shavuot
Oct 12     Columbus Day                  Sept 29    Michael and All Angels
                                                                                                                   July 16    Guru Purnima               July 18        Tisha B’Av
Nov 11     Veterans Day                  Oct 31     All Hallows Eve           2020
                                                                                                                   Aug 5      Nag Panchami
Nov 26     Thanksgiving Day              Nov 1      All Saints’ Day
                                                                              Oct 28      The Ochi day             Aug 9      Varalakshmi Vrat           *All holidays begin at sundown on the
Dec 25     Christmas Day                 Nov 2      All Souls’ Day
                                                                              Dec 25      Christmas Day            Aug 15     Raksha Bandhan             evening before the date specified
                                         Nov 30     St. Andrew’s Day
2021                                                                          Dec 26      Synaxis of the           Aug 24     Krishna Janmashtami
                                         Dec 2      Advent – first Sunday
                                                                                          Mother of God
Jan 1      New Year’s Day                Dec 6      St. Nicholas Day
Jan 18     Martin Luther King, Jr. Day   Dec 8      Feast of the Immaculate   2021                                                                       Sikh Holidays
Feb 15     Presidents’ Day                          Conception
                                                                                                                   Islamic Holidays
                                                                              Jan 1       New Year's Day                                                 2020
May 31     Memorial Day                  Dec 25     Christmas                                                      2020
                                                                              Jan 6       Epiphany                                                       Nov 7        Diwali
July 4     Independence Day              Dec 28     Holy Innocents            March 11    Clean Monday             Aug 20     Waqf al Arafa – Hajj       Oct 20       Birth of the Guru Granth
                                         Dec 31     Watch Night               March 25    Independence Day         Aug 21     Eid-al-Adha                Nov 23       Guru Nanak Birthday
                                         2021                                 April 26    Orthodox Good Friday     Sept 11    Hijra – Islamic New Year   Nov 24       Guru Tegh Bahadur
African American Holidays                                                     April 29    Othodox Easter Monday    Sept 20    Day of Ashura                           Martyrdom
                                         Jan 6      Epiphany
2020                                                                          May 1       Labour Day               Nov 21     Milad un Nabi
                                         Jan 13     Baptism of the Jesus                                                                                 2021
                                                                              June 17     Holy Spirit Monday
Dec 26     Kwaanza begins                Feb 2      Candlemas                                                      2021
                                                                              Aug 15      Assumption Day                                                 Jan 13       Guru Gobind Singh
                                         Feb 14     St. Valentine's Day
                                                                                                                   April 3    Lailat al Miraj                         Birthday
                                         March 6    Ash Wednesday
                                                                                                                   April 20   Lailat al Bara'ah          Jan 13       Maghi – Lohri
Buddhist Holidays                        March 17   St. Patrick's Day
                                                                              Hindu Holidays                       May 6      Ramadan Begins             March 20     Holi
                                         March 19   St. Joseph's Day
2020                                                                                                               May 31     Laylat al Kadr             April 21     Vaisakh
                                         April 14   Palm Sunday               2020
Dec 08     Bodhi Day                                                                                               June 5     Eid-al-Fitr
                                         April 18   Maundy (Holy) Thursday    Sept 13     Ganesh Chaturthi                    (End of Ramadan)
2021                                     April 21   Easter                    Aug 24      Onam
                                         April 22   Easter Monday
Jan 21     Mahayana New Year                                                  Oct 8       Mahalaya Amavasya
                                         April 23   St. George's Day
Feb 5      Chinese New Year                                                   Oct 10–17   Navaratri
                                         May 3      St. James the Great D
Feb 8      Nirvana Day                                                        Oct 19      Dusshera
                                         May 30     Ascension of Jesus
March 21   Magha Puja Day                                                     Oct 23      Shardad Purnima
                                         June 9     Pentecost
May 18     Wesak – Buddha Day                                                 Oct 27      Karva Chauth
                                         June 16    Trinity Sunday
April 19   Theravada New Year                                                 Nov 5       Dhan Teras
                                         June 20    Corpus Christi
July 13    Obon                                                               Nov 7       Diwali
                                         June 29    Saints Peter and Paul
July 27    Asala – Dharma Day                                                 Oct 21      Bhai Dooj
                                         July 15    Saint Vladimir

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ECC    Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK

JULY 2021
                                                                          PS     Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. K–2
                                                                          ES     Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 3–5
                                                                          MS     Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 6–8
                                                                          HS     High School / Gr. 9–12

                                                              1       2                                   3

4                5           6                           7    8       9                                   10

  INDEPENDENCE
       DAY

11               12          13                          14   15      16                                  17

                             Board of Education Annual
                               Organization Meeting
                                  8:00 pm at HS

18               19          20                          21   22      23                                  24

25               26          27                          28   29      30

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Lawrence Public Schools
               Infomation Guide 2020–2021

                                                               Absence and Lateness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26                   Instrument Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lawrence Union Free School District                            Academic Intervention Remedial Service . 27                             Integrated Pest Management . . . . . . . . . 30
P.O. Box 477                                                   AHERA Compliance Activities . . . . . . . . . 30                        Message from the Superintendent . . . . . . 25
Lawrence, New York 11559                                       Alumni Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29                 Nondiscrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
                                                               Asbestos Management Plan . . . . . . . . . . 30                         NYS School Report Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
www.lawrence.org                                               Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27          Parent and Student Information . . . . . . . 27
                                                               Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26             Parents for Megan’s Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BOARD OF EDUCATION                                             Attendance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27                  Peninsula Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Murray Forman, President                                       Board of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25                 Pesticide Spraying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Asher Mansdorf, D.D.S., Vice President                         Budget and Election Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . 25                    Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
David Sussman, M.D., Trustee                                   Building Administrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2                  Psychological Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Michael J. Hatten, Trustee                                     Bullying Prevention Intervention . . . . . . . 27                       Pupil Personnel Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Abel Feldhamer, Trustee                                        Child Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27           Registration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tova Plaut, Trustee                                            Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27                SAVE Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Heshy Blachorsky, Trustee                                      Community Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31                      School Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mohinder Bharaj, District Clerk                                Community Use of School Facilities . . . . . 30                         Security Cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chanchal Kumar, Treasurer                                      Dignity for All Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27                 Social and Emotional Learning . . . . . . . . . 29
                                                               District Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2                  Social Work Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ann Pedersen, Ed.D.                                            District Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27             Special Education Parental Notification . . 29
Superintendent of Schools                                      Emergency Drills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27               Special Education Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
                                                               Emergency School Closings . . . . . . . . . . . 26                      STAR Property Tax Exemptions . . . . . . . . 31
Jeremy Feder                                                   Extra Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27           Student Accident Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations           Extracurricular Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27               Student Physicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
                                                               Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30       Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
                                                               Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28              Tax Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, a unifying force
                                                               Guidance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27                Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens . . . . . 31
at the heart of a cultural mosaic, is to ensure all learners
reach their highest individual potential, through an academ-   Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29              Textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ically rigorous educational system that inspires life-long     HS Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28                   Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
learning; focuses on creative, student-centered teaching       Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22           Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
and learning; and enables all to possess the confidence and    Home Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27               Voting Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
abilities to meet life’s challenges.                           Instructional Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . 29                     Working Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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LAWRENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Lawrence Union Free School District #15 includes the villages of Atlantic
Beach, Cedarhurst, Inwood, Lawrence, Meadowmere Park, portions of Valley
Stream known as North Woodmere, Valley Stream, Woodmere and Woodsburgh.
The public school population is comprised of approximately 2,560 students from
pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District is also responsible for
                                                                                                 HELP STOP
transporting approximately 4,985 non-public school students who reside in the
District to and from school. Furthermore, the District is legally obligated to
provide to all eligible school age children, both public and private, textbooks,
                                                                                                 THE SPREAD!
special education services, and health and welfare services.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Lawrence Union Free School District Board of Education consists of seven
members elected by District residents. Board members serve without pay and
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serve three-year terms which overlap. Decisions made by your elected school
board members affect the education of your children and the well-being of the
community. The Board encourages members of the community to attend all
                                                                                                                              your
Board meetings. The dates for all scheduled Board meetings are indicated on the
calendar as well as on the Board of Education page of the District website.
                                                                                     Avoid close contact                      mouth
President: Murray Forman; Vice President: Asher Mansdorf, D.D.S.
Trustees: David Sussman, M.D, Michael J. Hatten, Abel Feldhamer,                                                              and nose
Tova Plaut, Heshy Blachorsky
To contact the Board of Education, please email: BOE@lawrence.k12.ny.us

The 2020– 2021 School Budget approved by residents
in May 2020 is $102,490,053.
                                                                                     Wash
Voting Information — Every eligible school District resident should exercise their
right to participate in the democratic process, and to vote on the proposed school
                                                                                     your
budget and for Board of Education trustees. This is an important way for
community residents to make their voices heard and play an active role in our
public schools. Lawrence residents who have lived in the District at least 30 days
                                                                                     hands
prior to the vote date, who are U.S. citizens and 18 years of age or older, and
who are currently and properly registered, may vote. In-person registration is
                                                                                                               Avoid touching your
conducted throughout the school year and before each regular and special
election with Ms. Mohindar Bharaj, District Clerk, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY
11516, on school days between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. A voter remains registered                    Stay          eyes, nose, & mouth
by voting at least once in each four-year period and maintaining residence in the
District. Residents currently registered for general elections and meeting the
qualifications outlined above are also eligible to vote in school elections.                     home
THE BUDGET HEARING WILL BE MAY 4, 2021, 8:00 PM
AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
                                                                                                 when
THE ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEES ELECTION
WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MAY 11, 2021, FROM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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RESIDENCY                                                                                         REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Only legal residents of the Lawrence Union Free School District 15 are entitled to attend         Please call 295-7065 to schedule an appointment to register your child.
our schools. The school District verifies that all individuals requesting school registration        In order to safeguard the health of your child, to place him or her in the most appropriate
establish proof of residency. In addition, all students entering the ninth grade are required     program and to conform New York State Laws and District policy, the District requires
to re-register prior to the beginning of the school year. Any resident who believes that          certain information and records. These include:
someone attending our schools is not a legal resident is encouraged to call 295-7065 and            • Original birth certificate (required)                 •    Proof   of   parental relationship
to communicate such concerns. Anonymous tips are accepted.                                            (no passports accepted)                               •    Proof   of   prior school attendance
                                                                                                    • Three (3) proofs of residency                         •    Proof   of   current physical examination
ATTENDANCE                                                                                            (in addition to deed, lease or affidavits)            •    Proof   of   up-to-date immunizations
                                                                                                    • Valid photo ID with current address
Whenever possible, parents should notify the school when the child is going to be absent.
Written excuses, signed by the parent, giving the dates and reason for absence are required          For detailed information on immunization requirements visit the Department of Health’s
by the State and must be presented when the student returns to school.                            Immunization page at: http://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/
                                                                                                     Records must be presented, approved and photocopied before your child may be
Absence and Lateness – Parents should encourage regular attendance and punctuality for            registered.
their child. Some important reasons for this include:                                                Children who will be four years old on or before December 1st, will be eligible for
  • Most school work is organized in sequences and the effect is cumulative over long             entrance into the full day Pre-Kindergarten program at the Early Childhood Center (ECC) at
    periods. Chronic absences or lateness seriously interferes with the child’s progress.         #4 School. Parents are advised to call ECC for assistance, 295-6400.
                                                                                                     A child living within the School District whose fifth birthday falls on or before December
  • New York State Education law permits absence from school for personal illness, death          1st will be eligible to enter the Kindergarten program in September. Kindergarten registra-
    or illness in the family, quarantine, religious observance, one hour a week for religious     tion is held in early February. Public notice is given regarding exact times, dates and places.
    instruction (parent permission required), school supervised trips, unsafe weather con-           To be eligible for first grade, a child’s sixth birthday must fall on or before December 1st.
    ditions and required appearance in court. All other absences are considered illegal and          Above grade one, a transfer student from outside the District is tentatively placed at the
    must be recorded on the student’s records.                                                    grade level indicated on the record furnished by the former school.
  • The amount of State Aid which a school receives is based on average daily attendance.
    Unnecessary absence reduces the amount of aid received and increases the cost to the          TRANSPORTATION/TEXTBOOKS
    local taxpayer.
                                                                                                  Transportation to the public schools in the District is provided on the basis of the student’s
  • High school students will not receive credit for courses if they have excessive unexcused     grade and a minimum distance from home to school. Distances are measured by the short-
    absences.                                                                                     est route between home and school of attendance. The following distances presently apply:
                                                                                                     4 year old Pre-K, Kindergarten . . . . . All Ride             Grades 6–8 . . . . . . . . . 1 mile
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS                                                                            Grades 1–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 mile     Grades 9–12 . . . . . 1-1/4 mile
When it becomes necessary to close public schools due to inclement weather, our                   Bus passes will be mailed by the end of August to parents of eligible students. No bus stop
emergency calling system will be activated. Emergency school closings will also be posted         changes will be made during the first two weeks of school. The safety of our children is a
on the District website. The following radio stations will also be notified: WCBS, WINS,          prime concern in the task of transporting them as efficiently as possible. Parents are urged
WBLI, WBAB and KJOY. These announcements will begin at approximately 6:00 am                      to help children be prompt and courteous at bus stops, and to respect their fellow
depending on the time a decision is made to close the schools. For other school closings,         passengers and neighborhood residents.
delaying of school openings or the dismissing of pupils before the regular closing time, our          All residents of the Lawrence School District requesting transportation/textbooks for
emergency call system will be activated. If you miss hearing the listings on the air, you         their children who will be attending a non-public school must submit an application on or
should call the District’s School Closing Hotline, 295-7090. The determination to open            before April 1, for the next school year. Late requests or changes in schools will not be
school will be made based on information available regarding road conditions, visibility and      honored if it incurs an additional cost to the District. Proof of residency in the Lawrence
other safety factors, but the final responsibility to send children to school on inclement days   School District must be submitted for all new applications. Proofs consist of a deed, tax bill,
rests with the parents or guardians. The safety of our children traveling to and from school      closing statement or lease and affidavits, and a valid photo ID with current address. An original
is a prime concern during winter months. If it is a snow day and schools will be closed every     birth certificate, not passport, must be submitted for all PreK and Kindergarten students.
attempt to update the District website by 6:00 am will be made. However, technical
difficulties with internet access for the website, as well as electrical outages or phone line
problems, could result in the site not reflecting accurate information.

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coordinator for each school has been trained in human relations in the areas of race, color,
PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION                                                                         weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orienta-
Academic Intervention Remedial Service — The District conducts a Reading Program for               tion, gender and sex. The building principal should be contacted to report an incident of
students below grade level in reading. In addition, a variety of other academic interventions      bullying or harassment.
in mathematics, writing, science and social studies are offered in grades Kindergarten
                                                                                                   District Website — www.lawrence.org is a great source of information for students,
through the twelfth grade.
                                                                                                   parents and community members. The website includes important District announcements,
Athletics — For information and directions to all athletic events, please visit the following      upcoming events, Board of Education meeting agendas and minutes, Legal Notices, Board
website: www.nassauboces.org/athletics.                                                            of Education policies, budget information and curriculum guides. In addition, each school
                                                                                                   has web pages providing contact information, specific calendars, current headlines and
Attendance Services — The attendance personnel follow up on absences, encourage                    upcoming school events. The website is updated regularly to provide important information
regular attendance, and prepare records and reports. An outreach social worker may work            and has a translator toolbar that can translate into a variety of languages. The eSchool data
with students and families on attendance issues.                                                   Parent Portal is a secure web-based student management system that gives parents/
                                                                                                   guardians online access to their child’s report cards. To register for an account, you will
Child Safety — In the interest of safety, the school will make an effort to call the families
                                                                                                   need your child’s nine digit student identification number. Please contact your child’s school
of children who are absent from school on any given day. We will call only the person and
                                                                                                   if you do not know your child’s ID number.
number listed on a special form distributed to the children at the beginning of the school
year. Two attempts will be made to reach a busy line and calls will usually be made before         Emergency Drills — In accordance with Education Law Sections 2801-a and 807(1-a), (b)
10:00 am. It should be understood that there will be occasions when parents will not be            and to ensure the safety and security of students and staff, the District conducts fire
able to be reached and the school will assume no responsibility beyond making reasonable           drills, emergency evacuation drills, and bus safety drills during the year. Additionally, in
efforts to reach the parent through the contact information provided to the school.                partnership with the Nassau County Police Department, the District conducts emergency
Code of Conduct — The Lawrence Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and                 lock-down drills. These drills have been conducted at each of the District schools, and the
orderly school environment where students may receive and Lawrence Public Schools                  District will continue to conduct these drills during the school year. Once a year, all students
personnel may deliver quality educational services without disruption or interference.             are released 15 minutes earlier than the regular dismissal time in order to test the response
Responsible behavior by students, teachers, other District personnel, parents and other            of the District’s Emergency Disaster Management Plan. This mandatory drill is held in
visitors is essential to achieving this goal. The Code lists expectations of the District’s        compliance with the New York State Education Commissioner’s Regulations.
essential partners in this effort including parents, teachers, coaches/advisors, guidance          Extra Help — All teachers schedule an extra help period for their students, either before
counselors, psychologists, social workers, support staff, principals, administrators, super-       or after school, at least once a week. Teachers inform their students of these sessions in
intendent and the Board of Education. The Code of Conduct is available on the District             class. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please contact your child’s teacher
website and in the main office of each school.                                                     through the school’s main office.
Dignity for All Students Act/Student Bullying Prevention Intervention Policy — The Board
                                                                                                   Extracurricular Activities — Extracurricular activities are considered a necessary addition to
of Education of the Lawrence Union Free School District is committed to providing an edu-
                                                                                                   any well-rounded program of studies at the secondary level. Students are encouraged to
cational environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality. The Board recognizes
                                                                                                   participate in at least one activity or program per year. There is a wide variety of extra-
that students’ ability to learn and to meet high academic standards and a school’s ability to
                                                                                                   curricular offerings that are listed in the student handbooks.
educate its students are compromised by incidents of bullying or harassment. Therefore, it
is the policy of the District to prohibit bullying, harassment or discrimination against any       Guidance Services — The guidance program seeks to help students become more aware
student by a student or students and/or employee or employees on school property or at             of their capabilities and of the educational and career opportunities that are appropriate
a school function. Discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color,             for them.
weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orienta-
tion, gender or sex is prohibited. Acts of bullying or harassment are prohibited, whether          Home Instruction — Home instruction is provided for students who will be unable to
they are committed directly or indirectly, in person (face-to-face), or through electronic         attend school for at least 10 consecutive school days. Requests for homebound services
technology, either on school property, at a school function, on a school bus or off school         should be made to the principal and must include medical documentation.
property where there is a sufficient nexus to the school environment. In order for the Board
to effectively enforce this policy and to take prompt corrective measures when the policy          Instrument Rentals — Students enrolled in a District music program may rent instruments
is violated, it is essential that all victims and persons with knowledge of bullying, harass-      for a basic fee. Procedures will be explained by the instrumental teacher during the first
ment, or similar behavior report it immediately to District administrative staff. A Dignity Act    week of school.

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PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION CONTINUED                                                              HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INFORMATION
Parents for Megan’s Law — In order to provide parents/guardians and residents with infor-         Objection to the Release of High School Student Information to Military Recruiters
mation concerning convicted sex offenders who are living or working in this District, the         Institutions of Higher Education — Federal law requires public school Districts, upon
school District is now benefiting from a no-cost sex offender e-mail alert notification pro-      request, to release the name, address and telephone number of High School students to
gram. Parents for Megan’s Law (PFML) will e-mail District residents, who have registered,         military recruiters UNLESS a parent or child expressly informs the school not to release this
informing them of any new sex offender’s presence and direct them to their website where          contact information.
they can access a full copy of the notification. To receive notifications, please call the PFML       If you or your child do not want contact information (name, address or phone) included
Helpline at 631-689-2672 or their website at parentsformeganslaw.org and click on the             in the lists that are released to military recruiters, fill out an Opt Out From Disclosure of
“Sex Offender E-mail Alert Registration Program” link on the home page.                           Student Contact Information form available in the High School Guidance Office or a signed
                                                                                                  written statement must be submitted.
Student Records — Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents of               The law also applies to the release of contact information to institutions of higher
students under age 18, and students or graduates age 18 or older, may review, obtain copies       learning (such as colleges and universities). You or your child may choose to prohibit
(for a nominal fee), and challenge the accuracy or fairness of the student’s educational          disclosure of contact information to just military recruiters, just institutions of higher
records. Board policy regarding specific procedures to obtain access to educational records       learning, or to both groups. (Policy #5500)
can be found on the District website, in the main office of each school and in the Business
Office. Complaints regarding the District’s failure to make records available, or to respond      Working Papers — Working papers are required by law for students under the age of 18
adequately to challenges about accuracy or fairness, should be forwarded to the                   who seek employment. Employment forms may be obtained through the nurse’s offices in
Superintendent’s Office, P.O. Box 477, Lawrence, NY 11559. Subsequent complaints may              the Middle School and High School during the school year. During the summer, the forms
be filed in writing to: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office, Department of       may be obtained in the attendance office of the High School. Forms must be signed by a
Education, 330 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20201.                                      parent/guardian and the applicant must have a medical examination by the family or school
                                                                                                  physician. A birth or baptismal certificate, passport or other proof of age must be presented
Visitors —District safety procedures require that all visitors must enter through the school’s
                                                                                                  to school officials.
main entrance, provide valid photo identification, sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES
The correlation between breakfast, good health and educational performance has made the
need for breakfast a priority.
   A free and reduced meal policy for District school children utilizes income eligibility
guidelines which are revised each academic year. To determine eligibility or to obtain an
application, call your child’s school. Eligible families must reapply for each child every year
prior to September 30th to determine eligibility for the following school year. The cafeterias
use an automated point-of-sale system called “Scholar Chip” that allows for prepayments
at any time in any dollar amount over $20 (scholarconnect.com). Parents may also send a
check to the child’s school made out to the Lawrence UFSD Lunch Fund. In addition,                        Choosi allows Students to pre-order and customize their
students may make prepayments with the cashier at lunch time utilizing the prepay deposit                 meals. All orders must be placed by 5 pm on the day prior
form available at their school. Clearly print the child’s name, school, grade and dollar                  to in-school classes.
amount enclosed on the envelope to ensure accurate recording.
Meal Prices for 2020–2021 (Menus are available on the respective school websites.)                        Use www.getchoosi.com online or get the
   High School/Middle School Lunch . . . . . $3.75                                                        IOS and Android mobile app.
   Elementary Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75
   Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00
   Reduced Price Meals . . . . . . . . . . . No Charge

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Student Physicals — According to Education Law Section 903, every student in grades
PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES (PPS)                                                                     K, 2, 4, 7 and 10, and all new admissions to the District are required to submit a health
Multi Tiered Support Team (MTST) — Each school has a multi-disciplinary team which                 certificate signed by a duly licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner
works together with the teacher to resolve academic and social issues that interact with           authorized to practice medicine in New York State. The physical examination form will
learning. The team recommends strategies and support services to assist the child to reach         request a body mass index (BMI) and weight status category. All students in grades K, 2, 4,
his/her full potential.                                                                            7 and 10 are requested to present a dental health certificate. Whenever possible, physical
                                                                                                   examinations should be conducted by the student’s physician. The physical cannot be more
Psychological Services — The school psychologist works closely with teachers, parents and
                                                                                                   than 12 months old when presented to the District. If the school does not receive the
students to develop plans for children who have learning, behavior or emotional problems.
                                                                                                   information from the student’s physician, the school nurse will contact the parent/guardian
The psychologist may also evaluate students who are suspected of having a disability. This
                                                                                                   to remind them of the need to provide the physical examination form.
is done through the use of standardized tests, observation, school records and interviews.
Each school psychologist counsels students individually and in groups.
Social Work Services — The district’s social workers helps students to adjust to school,
screens for potential educational problems and works together with parents, school                    SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)
psychologist, school counselor and teacher. The social workers also conducts individual and
                                                                                                      The Lawrence School District is committed to the academic, social and emotional well being of its students.
group counseling sessions.
                                                                                                      Research shows that schools and families have essential roles to play in promoting children’s positive
Special Education Parental Notification — As required by Section 4402 of New York State               development and academic performance. When educators and parents work together as partners, they
Education Law, you are hereby notified of your right to initiate a referral of your child for         create important opportunities for children to develop social, emotional and academic competencies.
the purpose of determining the need for special education services for the child. Please visit            The Lawrence School District has initiated a District-wide SEL program to help teach students essential
the NYSED web page www.P12.NYSED.gov/SpecialEd/Quality/Parents.htm for Special                        strategies and skills. These skills include the following competencies:
Education Information and Assistance for Parents.
Special Education Services — It is the goal of the Lawrence Public Schools to provide each                             Managing emotions                                              Recognizing one’s emotions
                                                                                                                          and behaviors to             Self-           Self-          and values as well as one’s
student with free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. To                            achieve one’s goals.         management       awareness        strengths and limitations
meet the special educational needs of children with disabilities, the District provides a full
                                                                                                                                   Showing                     Social &
continuum of services, including support services, and special classes designed to meet each                                  understanding                   Emotional
individual youngster’s capabilities. The network of instruction and support staff is directed                                  and empathy
                                                                                                                                 for others.
                                                                                                                                                   Social      Learning Responsible
                                                                                                                                                 Awareness               Decision-
at providing appropriate services and to provide opportunities for their nondisabled peers to                                                                             making      Making ethical, constructive
the maximum extent possible. The Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) and Com-                                                                                                     choices about personal and
                                                                                                                             Forming positive                Relationship             social behavior.
mittee on Special Education (CSE) operate under the guidelines established by the New York                            relationships, working                    Skills
                                                                                                                            in teams, dealing
State Education Dept. This includes the requirement that students receive support and                               effectively with conflict.
intervention in a general education setting before they are removed from the mainstream.
If you believe that your child may have a disability contact Pupil Personal Services, 295-7085.       SEL will be integrated into school-wide curricula. It will provide a framework for school improvement. It will
                                                                                                      help to create and maintain safe, caring learning environments. It will promote values and competencies
                                                                                                      and create a school community of inclusion and respect. SEL will allow families and educators to
HEALTH SERVICES                                                                                       collaborate together to optimize conditions for student learning and success. It will be a part of the culture
A nurse is in attendance in each of the schools to administer first aid, provide emergency            of the Lawrence School District.
help and to be of assistance in matters of health. Vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings are
also provided. No treatment beyond first aid is given in school. Parents are notified if a child
has an accident or becomes ill. It is important that the health office has the name of the
family physician and the name, address and telephone number of a person who can care               ALUMNI INFORMATION
for the child if the parents are not available. Should a child need to leave school a
                                                                                                   Reunions — Lawrence alumni interested in learning about reunion plans are encouraged to
parent/guardian or an adult designated by the parent/guardian must pick up the student.
                                                                                                   check the Lawrence High School website for alumni information.
If a child needs medication administered in school, the school nurse must have written
instructions from the physician, which lists the name of medication, exact dosage, exact           Lawrence High School Art Alumni Association — Founded in 1994, the Lawrence High
time to be administered, special precautions and side effects, and a written consent form          School Art Alumni Association (LHSAAA) was formed to showcase the diverse artistic talent
from a parent or guardian. Medication must be in the original pharmacy container. Only             of Lawrence alumni and encourage student artists in Lawrence. To learn more about the
medication which is absolutely necessary will be administered during school hours.                 LHSAAA events or become a member, contact 295-7098.

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FACILITIES                                                                                          NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
Asbestos Hazard Emergency Act (AHERA) Compliance Activities — In compliance with the                The Lawrence Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of economic status,
AHERA, the Lawrence Public Schools undertakes the following procedures:                             intellectual ability, race, national background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation or
  • Re-inspect all buildings and spaces biannually for all asbestos containing building             age in any of its educational programs or activities, or in its employment practices. Title IX
    materials.                                                                                      of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as
                                                                                                    amended), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination Act,
  • Provide appropriate treatment when necessary.                                                   prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, disability and age, respectively. This policy of
The re-inspection and updated management plans are available for review in the main                 nondiscrimination includes: recruitment and employment of employees, salaries, pay and
office of each building and at the Facilities Office located in the Lawrence High School.           other benefits, counseling services to students, student access to course offerings,
                                                                                                    educational programs, and other activities. Inquiries concerning the application of this
Asbestos Management Plan — Public notice of Asbestos Management Plan in accordance                  policy on nondiscrimination, or complaints of discrimination based upon any of the above-
with New York State Department of Education requirements under Environmental Pro-                   referenced categories, may be directed to the individual designated to coordinate the
tection Agency Regulation (40 CFR Part 763): The Asbestos Management Plan and any                   District’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, Section 504,
response actions taken or planned are available in the Facilities Office.                           ADA and the Age Discrimination Act. The coordination of activities relating to compliance
Community Use of School Facilities — The public schools are centers of community life,              with Title IX, Section 504, ADA and the Age Discrimination Act is the responsibility of Ann
and not-for-profit, nonsectarian organizations may use the school facilities according to           Pedersen, Ed.D, Superintendent of Schools, P.O. Box 477, Lawrence, New York 11559.
District policy and regulations. Although the Board of Education encourages community               Telephone 295-7030.
groups to use school facilities for civic, educational, cultural or recreational purposes, school
sponsored activities will take precedence in scheduling the use of schools or grounds. For          SECURITY CAMERAS
applications and inquiries please call 295-7135.
                                                                                                    For the safety of our students, staff and visitors, the School District employs camera
Integrated Pest Management — The Lawrence Public Schools practice the procedures of                 surveillance equipment for security purposes. This equipment may or may not be
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This process utilizes measures for suppressing pests              monitored at any time. Surveillance cameras will be utilized only in public areas where there
with minimal impact on human health, the environment and on non-target organisms.                   is no reasonable expectation of privacy. Public areas may include school buses; building
Pesticides will only be used as a last resort and if needed, the least toxic pest specific          entrances; hallways; parking lots; front offices where students, employees, and parents
alternative must always be selected. For further information including the 48-hour notifi-          come and go; gymnasiums during public activities; cafeterias; and supply rooms.
cation process, contact the Facilities Office at 295-7045.                                              However, it is not possible for surveillance cameras to cover all public areas of District
Pesticide Spraying — The new Pesticide Notification Law requires the District to form a             buildings or all District activities. District surveillance cameras will not be installed in areas
registry of any student, parent or staff member who wishes to receive written notification          such as restrooms, locker rooms, changing areas, private offices (unless consent by the
48 hours prior to a regulated pesticide application. Individuals may request that their names       office owner is given), or classrooms.
be added to the school registry at any time during the school year. Please be aware that in             Images observed by the security cameras may be utilized by the District to impose
a case of emergency, we may not be able to provide a 48-hour notice. All interested parties         discipline in appropriate circumstances.
should contact the District’s pesticide representative in the Facilities Office at 295-7045.
SAVE Legislation — Pursuant to New York State Education regulations, the Lawrence                   STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
Union Free School District has completed its annual review of the District Wide School
                                                                                                    Lawrence Public Schools carries “Non-Duplicating Student Accident Insurance” to protect
Safety Plan. A copy is available in each school, and the Facilities Office.
                                                                                                    parents from substantial financial loss, within certain specified limits. Included are medical
                                                                                                    and dental expenses incurred as a result of injuries sustained by children while engaged in
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS                                                                            school-connected activities under the supervision of school District personnel.
                                                                                                        This insurance plan reimburses parents for most expenses not covered by other valid and
The Lawrence Public School public notices comply with requirements from NYSED and the
                                                                                                    collectible insurance. This student insurance covers the child while participating in school
U.S. Department of Education and are aligned with the policies of the Board of Education.
                                                                                                    activities including sports and athletics, and while traveling to and from school activities.
Residents may view these documents on the District website. Click on the “Notices, Policies
                                                                                                        It is essential that accidents and injuries be reported immediately to the school nurse or
& Regulations” tab to view the following: District Policies & Regulations; The Dignity for
                                                                                                    other staff members. Forms for submitting medical claims, together with instruction sheets,
all Students Act (DASA); Student Records; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
                                                                                                    may be obtained at any school.
(FERPA); Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA); Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); Notice
of Non-Discrimination; Special Education Services; Rights of Homeless Students; Procedure
for Public Complaints; Section 504 Grievance Procedures, Immunization Requirements,
and, BMI Reporting Opt Out Notice.

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PENINSULA PUBLIC LIBRARY
280 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559, 239-3262,
www.peninsulapublic.org. Trained staff provide services to                                    The official app for Lawrence
children, young adults and adults through a broad and
                                                                                              District 15 allows users direct
diverse collection of books, magazines, DVDs, audio/video
cassettes, films, compact discs and programs.                                                 access to the most recent news,
                                                                                              announcements and event
COMMUNITY INFORMATION                                                                         calendars. Customize the app
                                                                                              to display information relevant
STAR Property Tax Exemptions — Residents of Lawrence
                                                                                              to a specific campus and to
Public Schools may be eligible to apply for the New York
State STAR Property Tax Exemptions Program. Homeowners                                        receive important notifications
with District 15 property as the primary residence, may apply                                 from the district. Users may
to the Nassau County Board of Assessors at 571-1500.                                          also access the directory of
Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens — The Lawrence Public                                      district faculty and staff and
Schools demonstrates its support of our senior community                                      much more.
by adopting the Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption,
which provides partial property tax relief on a sliding-scale
basis to residents meeting the required criteria. Under the
current provisions of the law, the maximum income per-
mitted, including Social Security, for a senior citizen’s real
property exemption is $37,399. Exemptions ranging from
50 percent to 5 percent are based on a sliding scale. For
further information, contact the Nassau County Department
of Assessment at 571-1500.
   Applications for these exemptions must be made
annually on or before January 2 of each year to the Nassau
County Dept. of Assessment, 240 Old Country Road,                Frontline Health Portal
Mineola, NY 11501.
                                                                 Parents must complete a daily health
NYS School Report Card — The New York State School
Report Card provides important information regarding             check for each student who will be
academic performance of all students in raising learning         attending in person that day.
standards. Information from the School Report Cards is used
to plan instructional supports for students and ensure that
students are gaining the knowledge required to meet the
rigor of the Common Core State Standards and graduation
requirements. The School Report Card includes the state and
federal accountability status required under legislation for
student performance.
Tax Code — The Lawrence Public School District is District
#15 for the Town of Hempstead. The New York State
Income Tax code for the Lawrence School District is 337.
Residents should include this number on their New York
State Income Tax returns.

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