Field Day 2024
Interim Superintendent
Dr Darshan Thakkar
Principal
Hali Castleman
School Sparks
Highlighting the sparks of achievements and innovation.
10 September 2024
Picture days are in October.
Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com & use Picture Day ID for your child's school
All students will be photographed on picture day.
Questions? Contact our Help Center at lifetouch.com/support-us. Select K-12 School Photography for assistance.
| School | Grades | Picture Day | Picture Day ID |
| Academy | K1, K2, 1 & 2 | Friday, Oct 4, 2024 | EVTCT9ZG9 |
| Lower | 3 & 4 | Thursday, Oct 3, 2024 | EVTXRTGWH |
| Upper | 5 - 8 | Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024 | EVTJFH4RZ |
09 September 2024
In July 2024, three middle school students from the Lawrence Family Development Charter School attended UNH Tech Camp where they participated in a summer enrichment program focused on science, technology, engineering and math. Read more
06 September 2024
Integrating healthy eating throughout the school day is essential to nurturing the holistic well-being of your child. LFDCS is committed to upholding nutrition and health guidelines from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. Learn about our food guidelines before packing food for your child to bring to school.
24 June 2024
Congratulations to Yudelka and Geraldo (parents of three of our students) whose ticket was picked to receive our beautiful lemon-themed picnic table along with the accessories. The proceeds from this fundraiser which totaled $2,915 will go toward scholarships for LFDCS graduates.
Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets!
Ticket pickers
06 June 2024
LFDCS has taken the first steps to beautify its campus by planting 12 trees at the lower school on West St. In a joint effort between Groundwork Lawrence and the LFDCS STEM Department, phase one of three is completed. The goal behind planting trees around campus is to:
- Attract birds
- Provide shade to reduce temperatures
Trees go a long way in creating a stable ecosystem by providing shelter for animals and retaining storm water.
Keep an eye on our campus throughout the summer for more trees and amenities all going towards making LFDCS a more beautiful place to learn and grow.
Many thanks to our STEM Coordinator, George Masterson, and Groundwork Lawrence for their efforts!
School Buildings
ACADEMY FOR EARLY ACADEMIC PREP
(K1 & K2 & Grades 1 & 2)
7 May St /10 Railroad St, Lawrence, MA
(P) 978 258-6210 / 978 237-0628
Head of School
Laurie Lawler (K1 & K2)
Head of School
Andreina Croes (Grades 1 & 2)
LOWER SCHOOL (Grades 3 & 4)
34 West St, Lawrence MA
(P) 978 689-9863
Head of School
Chloe Parcell
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 5 - 8)
400 Haverhill St, Lawrence, MA
(P) 978 738-0609
Head of School
Nicole Arpin
Wellness Info
(Coming soon!)
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 comprised of parents 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 four 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, our School Site Council and our ELL/Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. They also 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.
