Lawrence Family Development Charter School

Announcements

LFDCS Scholarship Raffles

January 15-February 10

LFD, Inc./LFDCS is selling raffle tickets for (1) HP Pavillion x360 2 in 1 14" FHD Touchscreen Newest Flagship Laptop and (1) 55" Samsung 4K Smart TV both donated by Apex Computer... Read More...
IMPORTANT UPDATE ON THE FLU VACCINE

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2021

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Great News!

LFDCS is one of the few schools selected to offer a rapid coronovirus test in school.

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Public School Monitoring Public Notice

During the week of February 1, 2021 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Lawrence Family Development Charter School

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Compact Agreements

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AT THE ACADEMY

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2020 LFDCS

HIGH SCHOOL FAIR!

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SY'2021-2022 K-1 TO GRADE 4 LOTTERY ENROLLMENT APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ...

Applications can be picked up at 34 West Street and/or filled out online...Read More...

Random Quote

" What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. "

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Parent Information

PARENT NEWSLETTER - ENGLISH - NEW

PARENT NEWSLETER - SPANISH - NEW!

"WHAT DOES IT MEAN" GLOSSARY FOR PARENTS

Nutritional Recommendations for Meals from Home

On-Site Meals Information

Grab-and-Go Information

Optional Grab-and-Go Form

Parent/Student Handbook 2020-2021 ENGLISH

Parent/Student Handbook 2020-2021 SPANISH

From the Superintendent

Ralph L. Carrero

Mission Statement

“Strong families, working in partnership with the school as advocates for academic achievement, will create an environment where every child has the opportunity to acquire the foundation skills and habits of mind that foster life-long learning, citizenship participation, and personal fulfillment.”

School Calendar

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01/19	MAP Winter Benchmark
01/22	JEANS DAY
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School Status

School is Open
Lawrence, MA
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K-1, K-2, Grade 1 in school Grades 2-8 Remote Learning

The Leader in Me

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"The Leader Reader" Newsletters

The Leader Reader ACADEMY - January, 2021 NEW!

The Leader Reader LOWER SCHOOL - January, 2021 NEW!

The Leader Reader UPPER SCHOOL - January, 2021 NEW!

Click here to see the Upper School Virtual Bulletin Board

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CONGRATULATIONS K-2 AND GRADE 1 MODEL STUDENTS

Term 1 K-2 and Grade 1 Model Students

We are pleased to announce the Model Students of K-2 and Grade 1 for the First Quarter at the Academy. The reason we place so much emphasis on the Model Student Award is that it is attainable to all students, not just those who earn good grades. Every single child is capable of being a Model Student. We have students who are attending school in person as well as Remote Learners who are Model Students. It is a true testament to the dedication our parents have to the education of their children that so many of our Model Students are Remote Learners. This means they need to get up early and put their uniforms on to attend Zoom Meetings and behave accordingly at those meetings, along with completing their online work and their packets. We are so proud of you all! The criteria for being a Model Student at the Academy is below.

Come to school (no more than two absences in a quarter)
Come to school on time
Listen to the teacher
Do your work at school and at home
Be kind to your friends

K-2 Students

Ms. Torgian’s class-Emily Garza, Rinaldi Avila, Arialys Rojas, Leilanny Herrera, Adiel Zorrilla, Jayden Feliz, Idaliz Alcequiez, Camila Fernandez, Jake Pena, Abigail Rosario

Ms. Sullivan’s class-Shayla Bano, Sophia Lora. Alana Mejia, Jeralis Pozo, Shyxander Romero, Jair Tellez, Arlyn Trinidad, Alexa Zorilla

Ms. Orlando’s Class-Leah Lazala, Jaeliany Torres, Sophia Ramirez, Arleth Rodriguez, Olianny De La Cruz, Aria Suarez, Jerlenin Diaz, Alexander Alvarado, Henry Medina

Ms. Duffy’s Class-Elmer Gaza, Kamila Peguero, Elysa Vargas, Annabelle Lopez, Anastasia Estrada, Mayah Cordero, Alex Ortega

Grade 1 Students

Ms. Goldberg’s class-Natanael Alonzo, Lismell Mercado, Samuel Burgos, Robert Delrosario, Arian Valerio Vasquez, Marialyus Fabian, Naomi Fontanillas, Davie Merida, Anaid Ventura

Ms. Wholley’s class-Issis Rodriguez, Jocelyn Molina, Jaylah Martinez, Omar Garcia, Jadiel Rodriguez, Jadelis Aquino

Ms. Losanno’s class-Janela DeLeon, Anayahlee Gomez, Bianellys Gomez, Anabel Nolberto, Zaylee Pantoja, Reyner Paulino, Jenesis Peña, Emily Sabando

Ms. Evers’ class-Leslie Acavedo, Jordanny Alcequiez, Yerlin Canelo, Jaycelee Davila, Sheylin Gonzalez, Alayah Pierrot, Kamila Sanchez

FLU VACCINE UPDATE

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FLU VACCINE UPDATE

January 15, 2021

Dear LFDCS Families:

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is removing the requirement for flu vaccination for attendance in childcare/preschool, primary, secondary and postsecondary education. Preliminary data show that this has been a mild flu season to date, presumably as people have received their seasonal flu vaccine and have been adhering to mask wearing and social distancing due to COVID-19. Given the intensive Commonweath-wide efforts regarding COVID-19 vaccination, DPH wants to alleviate the burden to obtain flu vaccination and focus on continuing our COVID-19 vaccination efforts. DPH continues to strongly recommend that everyone age six months and older receive their seasonal flu vaccine each year.

darshan

Darshan Thakkar, JD, PhD.

Assistant Superintendent

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Innovative Learning Team

Rising to the challenges of remote teaching & learning in 2019 - 2020

Lawrence Family Development Charter School's Innovative Learning Team (ILT) was established in the 2018-2019 school year to use digital tools in the classroom thoughtfully, effectively, and efficiently.

Below are two examples of the work LFDCS teachers have done, associated to the ILT. Interested in see more? Click on the Innovative Learning Team in the SPOTLIGHT section.

CORNERSTONES FOR SUCCESS

Academic Program

Our program includes a dual-language model with students learning in both Spanish and English. The goal is to enable students to attain advanced levels of functional proficiency in two languages and to promote understanding of and appreciation for the cultures represented by the languages studied. The primary objective is to teach students language and literacy skills that will allow them to function effectively in both their personal and professional lives. We feel the development of literacy will foster a love of learning to read, and then the competency of reading to learn.

Leadership

We believe there is a strong link between school success and effective and consistent leadership. As a result, our Board of Trustees, is composed of parents, alumni and community stakeholders who provide valuable oversight and focus on creating and upholding policies that support our students and their families. Our administrative structure consists of a Principal and three Heads of School who manage daily operations and discipline. Leadership from the ranks of the teaching staff is also highly evident, as teachers improve curriculum and serve as mentors to novice educators.

Community Partnerships

Our goal is to work with many individuals and organizations in order to provide the resources necessary to enhance and enrich the lives of our students, both during the day and in our extended day and extended year programs. The quality and breadth of our community partnership program is unique. We work with an extensive array of local private schools, parent and community volunteers and organizations providing on-site programs.

Parent Partners

We believe that when parents are actively involved in their children’s education, students have a better chance of succeeding academically. At LFDCS parents are required to be active participants in the education of their children. Parents serve on our Board of Trustees, participate in training programs designed to help them work with their children at home, volunteer in the classroom and on field trips and assist with fundraising initiatives. All parents sign a contract that places high expectations on their participation both at school and at home.