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. 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 1 Donahue Avenue, Inwood, NY 11096 Food Service ...... 295-7040 and Pupil Personnel Services 516-295-6200 Human Resources/Health Administration/Civil Service . . 295-7037 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 acti vities 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 6 7:48 1:47 School Hours*: 7:48 am – 2:35 pm children will be advised in advance whenever possible, except that no Principal: Jennifer Lagnado Papp, Ed.D. 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

PAGE 2 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG THE PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BY POLLY VAN RAALTE 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. 1–3 Cohort B in School ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 4–6 SEPTEMBER 2020 MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 7–8 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 2345 Page 2 for 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 17ES Back to 18 19 School Night 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

PAGE 3 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. A unifying force — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 4 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 OCTOBER 2020 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 123 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

PAGE 5 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. At the heart of a cultural mosaic — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 6 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 NOVEMBER 2020 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

12Please See 3 45 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

PAGE 7 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. Ensure all learners reach highest potential — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 8 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 DECEMBER 2020 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 2345 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

PAGE 9 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. Through an academically rigorous system

— Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 10 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 JANUARY 2021 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 2 Page 2 for STUDENT ARRIVAL HOLIDAY BREAK and SCHOOL CLOSED

DISMISSAL TIMES Listed by Grade NEW YEAR’S DAY 34 56789

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

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HS PTA Meeting – 7:00 pm

PAGE 11 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. Inspires life long learning

— Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 12 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 FEBRUARY 2021 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 23456 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

PAGE 13 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. Focuses on creative — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 14 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 MARCH 2021 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 23456 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

PAGE 15 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. Student centered teaching and learning — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 16 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 APRIL 2021 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 123 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

PAGE 17 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. Enable all to possess confidence — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 18 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 MAY 2021 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 Page 2 for STUDENT ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL TIMES Listed by Grade 23 45678

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)

PAGE 19 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. “To meet life’s challenges . . . ” — Lawrence Public Schools Mission Statement

PAGE 20 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG Cohort A in School ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK–K 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 JUNE 2021 No School for Students HS High School / Gr. 9–12

Please See 1 2345 Page 2 for ES Clerical Day STUDENT ARRIVAL (11:00 am Dismissal) and HS Senior Banquet PS Clerical Day ECC PreK “Moving On” DISMISSAL TIMES 7:00-9:30 pm (11:15 am Dismissal) Ceremony 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

PAGE 21 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. 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 festivities. We have attempted to include as many of these as possible. This is not a complete March 24 Maha Shivaratri 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 Federal Holidays Christian Holidays Aug 1 Lammas April 19 Hanuman Jayanti April 8 Yom Hazikaron 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 Sept 7 Labor Day Sept 14 Holy Cross Day May 10 Yom Yerushalayim July 4 Puri Rath Yatra Oct 12 Columbus Day Sept 29 Michael and All Angels Greek Holidays May 17–18 Shavuot July 16 Guru Purnima Nov 11 Veterans Day Oct 31 All Hallows Eve 2020 July 18 Tisha B’Av Aug 5 Nag Panchami Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day Nov 1 All Saints’ Day Oct 28 The Ochi day Aug 9 Varalakshmi Vrat Dec 25 Christmas Day Nov 2 All Souls’ Day *All holidays begin at sundown on the Dec 25 Christmas Day Aug 15 Raksha Bandhan Nov 30 St. Andrew’s Day evening before the date specified 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 Islamic Holidays Conception Jan 1 New Year's Day 2020 May 31 Memorial Day Dec 25 Christmas Jan 6 Epiphany 2020 July 4 Independence Day Dec 28 Holy Innocents Nov 7 Diwali March 11 Clean Monday Aug 20 Waqf al Arafa – Hajj Dec 31 Watch Night Oct 20 Birth of the Guru Granth March 25 Independence Day Aug 21 Eid-al-Adha Nov 23 Guru Nanak Birthday African American Holidays 2021 April 26 Orthodox Good Friday Sept 11 Hijra – Islamic New Year Nov 24 Guru Tegh Bahadur April 29 Othodox Easter Monday Sept 20 Day of Ashura Jan 6 Epiphany Martyrdom 2020 May 1 Labour Day Nov 21 Milad un Nabi Jan 13 Baptism of the Jesus June 17 Holy Spirit Monday 2021 Dec 26 Kwaanza begins Feb 2 Candlemas 2021 Aug 15 Assumption Day Feb 14 St. Valentine's Day Jan 13 Guru Gobind Singh April 3 Lailat al Miraj March 6 Ash Wednesday Birthday April 20 Lailat al Bara'ah Buddhist Holidays March 17 St. Patrick's Day Jan 13 Maghi – Lohri Hindu Holidays May 6 Ramadan Begins March 19 St. Joseph's Day March 20 Holi 2020 May 31 Laylat al Kadr April 14 Palm Sunday 2020 April 21 Vaisakh June 5 Eid-al-Fitr Dec 08 Bodhi Day 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 Oct 10–17 Navaratri Feb 5 Chinese New Year May 3 St. James the Great D Feb 8 Nirvana Day Oct 19 Dusshera May 30 Ascension of Jesus Oct 23 Shardad Purnima March 21 Magha Puja Day June 9 Pentecost May 18 Wesak – Buddha Day Oct 27 Karva Chauth June 16 Trinity Sunday Nov 5 Dhan Teras April 19 Theravada New Year June 20 Corpus Christi July 13 Obon Nov 7 Diwali June 29 Saints Peter and Paul Oct 21 Bhai Dooj July 27 Asala – Dharma Day July 15 Saint Vladimir

PAGE 22 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE ECC Early Childhood Center (#4 School) / PreK PS Primary School (#2 School) / Gr. K–2 ES Elementary School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 3–5 MS Middle School (Broadway Campus) / Gr. 6–8 JULY 2021 HS High School / Gr. 9–12

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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

PAGE 23 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG See page 22 for a list of religious holidays and cultural festivals. 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 www.lawrence.org Asbestos Management Plan ...... 30 NYS School Report Card ...... 31 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

PAGE 24 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE 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 Woods burgh. The public school population is comprised of approximately 2,560 students from HELP STOP pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District is also responsible for transporting ap proximately 4,985 non-public school students who reside in the District to and from school. Furthermore, the District is legally obligated to THE SPREAD! provide to all eligible school age children, both public and private, textbooks, 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 Cover 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 your commu nity. The Board en courages members of the community to attend all 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: [email protected]

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 hands public schools. Lawrence residents who have lived in the District at least 30 days prior to the vote date, who are U.S. citizens and 18 years of age or older, and Avoid touching your who are currently and properly registered, may vote. In-person registration is conducted throughout the school year and before each regular and special election with Ms. Mohindar Bharaj, District Clerk, 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY eyes, nose, & mouth 11516, on school days between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. A voter remains registered Stay 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 qualifi cations outlined above are also eligible to vote in school elections. home

THE BUDGET HEARING WILL BE MAY 4, 2021, 8:00 PM when AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL THE ANNUAL BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEES ELECTION sick WILL BE CONDUCTED ON MAY 11, 2021, FROM 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

PAGE 25 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE 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 deter mination 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.

PAGE 26 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE PARENT/STUDENT INFORMATION coordinator for each school has been trained in human relations in the areas of race, color, 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 math ematics, 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 up coming 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.

PAGE 27 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE 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

PAGE 28 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE 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 continuum of services, including support services, and special classes designed to meet each Showing Social & understanding Emotional individual youngster’s capabilities. The network of instruction and support staff is directed and empathy Social Learning Responsible for others. 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.

PAGE 29 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE 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 non dis crimination 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 Environmen tal Pro- referenced cate gories, 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.

PAGE 30 • WWW.LAWRENCE.ORG 2020–2021 CALENDAR AND INFORMATION GUIDE 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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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Welcome to the 2020–21 school! The theme of this year’s calendar is Lawrence Onward. We are all moving onward through the difficult challenges bought to us by the COVID-19 health crisis. A mission statement describes an organizations’ purpose and overall intention. Lawrence has a strong mission statement that you will find threaded throughout the pages of this calendar. You will also be able to find this mission statement in action throughout the hallways of our schools and through each Google meet and live stream lesson to our remote learners. Daily, the dedicated faculty and staff bring the mission of the District to life for the children of this community. The beautiful cultural mosaic that is Lawrence will move onward through this challenging time to ensure each and every learner reaches his or her highest potential and possessing the confidence and abilities to meet life’s challenges. Stay strong and stay well. Onward! Ann Pedersen, Ed.d.