Spirit Week Letter 3/27/2020
Dear Lawrence Families,
Thank you for your steadfast support during these extraordinary times. I certainly miss students and staff who make our classrooms and hallways come alive. Please know that we are here for you, and we want the best for your health, education, and futures.
I know it’s a long haul, but please stay committed to your studies and the modified learning journey we are on together. I urge you to stay connected yet maintain social distance. Your health and the health of your loved ones depend on it.
Our school district will be closed from Monday, April 6 thru Monday, April 13. We will not provide remote instruction for these days. With stress and uncertainty, coupled with the pressures of working from home, guiding children through educational experiences, and maintaining some sort of family balance, I feel we all need a break.
You may have heard that Governor Murphy announced yesterday that all New Jersey school districts will remain closed until at least April 20th. Thus, on Tuesday, April 14, we will continue our remote instruction plan. We will be in touch and will update you as we learn more about reopening our buildings.
I am impressed with our school community and the Lawrence spirit, pride, and courage shown by students, staff, and community. It is an ideal time to come together, connect, and lift each other up. As has been said many times, we truly are stronger together.
With that said, we will have our first ever, district-wide, remote School Spirit Week next week, March 30-April 3. Below are suggested ways we can unite...remotely...and have some fun!
Monday - Show Lawrence or Cardinal Pride or your school’s colors and celebrate our new hashtag #LawrenceStrong by displaying it in your window.
Tuesday - Students: show your home learning Staff: show your home teaching.
Wednesday - Crazy Learning from Home Day. Display a crazy hat, crazy hair, or crazy socks.
Thursday- Learn and have fun with your siblings and pets! Get outside, breathe some fresh air, practice your dance moves!
Friday - Wear gear to support your favorite team. Show us how you are active at home.
I encourage you to send photos of your various Spirit Week activities to Lana Mueller at lmueller@ltps.org by the end of the week. Put “Spirit Week” in the subject line.
Enjoy the weekend!
With gratitude,
Ross