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October 23, 2019
Family Newsletter
Check out our b i-w eekly new sle t t e r t o st ay in fo rmed about w hat is go ing on at LPS!Check out our b i-w eekly new sle t t e r t o st ay in fo rmed about w hat is go ing on at LPS!
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Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
W ednesday, Oc t obe r 23W ednesday, Oc t obe r 23 : All School Early Release, 11:00 AM
Friday, Oc t obe r 25Friday, Oc t obe r 25 : Middle School Halloween Social, 2:45-5:00 PM
Friday, Oc t obe r 25Friday, Oc t obe r 25 : High School Halloween Dance, 7:00-9:00 PM
T uesday, Oc t obe r 29: T ue sday, Oc t obe r 29: Speaker Series event, ""Navigating the College Admission Process for
Students with Learning, Attention or Organizational Challenges", 6:30-8:00 PM
W ednesday, Novembe r 6W ednesday, Novembe r 6 : MCAS Retest for HS ELA Long Composition
W ednesday, Novembe r 6W ednesday, Novembe r 6 : Family Cooking Night, 6:00-8:00 PM (details TBA)
T hursday, Novembe r 7T hursday, Novembe r 7 : Parent Presentation: Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan, 8:30-10:00
AM
T hursday, Novembe r 7 : T hursday, Novembe r 7 : MCAS Retest for HS ELA Session 1 & 2
Friday, Novembe r 8Friday, Novembe r 8 : MCAS Retest for HS ELA Session 3
Monday, Novembe r 11Monday, Novembe r 11 : No School, Veteran's Day
W ednesday, Novembe r 13W ednesday, Novembe r 13 : MCAS Retest for HS Math Session 1
T hursday, Novembe r 14:T hursday, Novembe r 14: MCAS Retest for HS Math Session 2
T hursday, Novembe r 14T hursday, Novembe r 14 : Partners in Education meeting, 8:00-9:00 AM
Friday, Novembe r 15Friday, Novembe r 15 : HS Student Council Event: Monster Mini Golf, 7:00-9:00 PM
W ednesday, Novembe r 20W ednesday, Novembe r 20 : Admissions Open House, 10:00 AM
T hursday, Novembe r 21T hursday, Novembe r 21 : Info Session for parents of 2020 rising 9th Graders, 8:30-9:30 AM
T uesday, Novembe r 26T uesday, Novembe r 26 : Blue/Green Spirit event (end of day)- wear your shirt!
W ednesday, Novembe r 27- Friday, Novembe r 29W ednesday, Novembe r 27- Friday, Novembe r 29 : No School, Thanksgiving Break
What's new at Learning prep?What's new at Learning prep?
Make your birthday even moreMake your birthday even moremeaningfulmeaningful
Sarah Risko '04 is a proud member of theLPS Alumni Executive Council. To makeSarah's October Birthday even moremeaningful, she decided to raise money forLearning Prep School. Sarah's family andfriends responded by supporting Sarah andher fundraiser with many generous giftsthat will help Learning Prep, our students,and our mission. Her friends supported herfundraiser because they understand howmuch LPS means to Sarah and are aware ofthe great work that happens every day inthe classrooms at LPS.
We wanted everyone to be aware ofSarah's selfless act of kindness on herBirthday so that others within ourcommunity can do the same if they wouldlike to. If anyone has questions about how they can run their own Facebook Birthday Fundraiser, youmay contact A le x MagayA le x Magay at [email protected].
Speaker Series event nex t week!Speaker Series event nex t week!
To celebrate our 50th year, we are launching a free,three-part Speaker Series open to the public! Thefirst one will be in just a few weeks!
Tuesday, October 29, 20196:30- 8:00 PM
T he Co lle ge Admissions Proce ss fo r St udent sT he Co lle ge A dmissions Proce ss fo r St udent sw it h Learn ing, A t t ent ion o r Organizat ionalw it h Learn ing, A t t ent ion o r Organizat ionalChalle nge sChallenge s
Given by: Carol Kinlan, Senior Consultant at MatlackEducational Consulting, Needham MA
Location: Learning Prep School, High School Building Community Room
This talk is for parents and professionals working with with college-bound, high school students whostruggle with mild to complex learning, attentional or organizational issues. We will discuss: how toget extra time on standardized tests, student's legal rights after high school, top-ranked colleges forstudents with learning disorders, questions for assessing college support when touring colleges; topassistive tech tools and--most importantly, how to ensure your student will be successful once they'rein college.
Refreshments will be served.
RSVPs appreciated to Korina Martin, Director of Admissions at [email protected].
Annual W inter Fair is coming up!Annual W inter Fair is coming up!
It ’s that time again...LPS is hosting ourannual Winter Student Fair on T hursday,T hursday,Decembe r 12t hDecembe r 12t h during the school day.
We will be having Craft Booths,Games/Activit ies, Items for Sale, and Foodfor Sale. Students will be able to participate in all craft and games, which will be fun.
We need your help to make this a success! To help, you can:
1) Donate
Wrapping paper, bows and ribbons, decorative bags and scotch tape to wrap presents'Elephant Table' items: Items that you received as a gift but is still wrapped and are not goingto useCandles, hand cream, scarfs, gloves, pictures, toys (that are new), books, Gift cards, andanything else No stuffed animals pleaseAny donated items, can be labeled and given to HS Admin Main Office/Debby Worcester.
2) Volunteer! Please email Debby W orce st e r Debby W orce st e r at [email protected] if you would beinterested in volunteering during the event.
We look forward to a fun day filled with the Holiday Spirit!! Thank you for your anticipated help.
EMS Field Trip to Blue HillsEMS Field Trip to Blue HillsObserv atoryObserv atory
On Friday, October 18, Elementary and MIddleSchool students attended a Field Trip to thebeautiful Blue Hills Conservatory and ScienceCenter! Students participated in a Kite-MakingWorkshop, visited the Weather Observatory andWeather Watching station, and took a GuidedHike. It was a beautiful fall day to be outside!
Spec ial Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA)Spec ial Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA)
Special Olympics Basketball offers all High School students the opportunity to experience being part ofa team and community. Building those friendships while been active and learning sportsmanship is keyto this volunteer-run program. This program is in its 8th year and is run separately to the LPS AfterSchool programing.
Our season runs from end of October to March. Practices are on Wednesday after school from 2:45-4pm.The season is approximately 12 weeks with tournaments and ending off with attending the StateWinter Games in March. Fee is $85. And all uniform apparel is provided. Enrollment space is limited so please contact me soonest if you are interested.
Come and join our BBall families and build a community!
Alumni!We are also starting an Alumni team! Coach Dale from seasons 4, 5 and 6 is back! Practices will be onSat and a few Sundays at Yawkney Center, Marlborough. Season starts November 16, 2019.
SIGN UPS AND QUESTIONS- Contact Kat ya Farre llKat ya Farre ll at [email protected] or617-306-9322
Carpe Diem & Outstanding Serv ice AwardsCarpe Diem & Outstanding Serv ice Awards
The Carpe Diem Award and Outstanding ServiceAward are two new traditions at LPS. The Carpe DiemAward is an honor award o a member of the facultywho continuously "size the day", and was recentlyawarded to Amanda N! The Outstanding ServiceAward is given to a staff member who consistentlydemonstrates an excellent work ethic, a positiveattitude and a dedication to our school, and wasaward to Carlos. Congratulations to both Amanda andCarlos for your enthusiasm and commitment to makinga LPS a great place to teach, work and learn!
Last call to make donations!Last call to make donations!
Our Work Study Transition Program is having aFood Drive for the Natick Service Council.
After our first visit to Natick Service Council andseeing what wonderful work they do, ourstudents were inspired to conduct their ownFood Drive to help support Natick ServiceCouncil. For the food drive, we are looking forPasta Sauce, Pasta, Canned food, Tuna,
Toothpaste, Mac and Cheese, or any non-perishable items (please do not send in items that haveexpired). There will be a food drive box outside of the work study room on the second floor and onthe first floor near the cafe.
Donations for the food drive will be accepted until Oc t obe r 31 , 2019Oct obe r 31 , 2019 .
Get involv ed!Get involv ed!
There are numerous ways for parents to get involved here at LPS. Partners In Education (PIE) andthe Parent Advisory Group (PAG) are parent groups which each meet every other month andwelcome your involvement. Below are descriptions and meeting times for each.
The Parent Advisory Group (PAG) meetings are designed to focus on the state of the school and toprovide a forum for the exchange of ideas on the salient and timely focus points of the school,including the health, education, and safety of our students.
Parent Advisory Group (PAG) remaining meeting times are:
December 11th – 10:00-11:00 AMFebruary 13th – 8:00- 9:00 AMApril 9th – 1:30- 2:20 PM
The day your child joins Learning Prep School, and/or the day that you became a member of theschool staff, you become a member of Partners In Education (PIE) at LPS. Partners In Education is anassociation that includes parents and staff of Learning Prep School. The rationale for The Partners InEducation (PIE) organization is to provide support for the students and teachers by providing a rangeof activit ies and events each year designed to bring the various constituencies of the school togetherto advance and to celebrate the LPS community.
Partners In Education (PIE) remaining meeting times are:
November 14th – 8:00- 9:00 AMJanuary 16th – 8:00- 9:00 AMMarch 19th – 8:00- 9:00 AMMay 13th – 8:00- 9:00 AM
Family D irectoryFamily D irectory
The Family Directory is available by student grade, student last name, and by town. As indicated inthe "Information to Review" in your Annual Registration Paperwork, all families are included in theFamily Directory unless otherwise specified. If you would like to be removed from the Family Directory,please contact Admissions.
To access the LPS Family Directory:1. Login with your email address and self-created password to your Parent Portal account Here. 2. Under the "Optional" checklist items, you will see the Family Directory with a link that will open
a PDF that you can print or download.
Updated versions are made to the Family Directory quarterly. Continue to use the same link on yourParent Portal account as it will always bring you to the most updated version.
We hope this resource will be helpful for our LPS community in connecting with one another!
High School YearbookHigh School Yearbook
It 's t ime to buy your 2019-2020 LPSyearbook! Order online or call 877-767-5217. Place your order before October 25and get up to four FREE icons with thepurchase of personalization. If you haveany questions, please contact Kait linKait linScorze llaScorze lla..
Show your school spirit !Show your school spirit !
Show your LPS Pride with Spirit Wear!
SHOP NOW and enter code PLAY10 atcheckout for 10% OFF!
Share y our lov e for Learning Prep!Share y our lov e for Learning Prep!
The best way to grow our wonderful community is bytelling others! If you know someone who may belooking for a place like Learning Prep for their child,please encourage them to come to one of our OpenHouses!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 10:00 AMThursday, December 12, 2019 10:00 AMTuesday, January 14, 2019 10:00 AMThursday, September 12, 2019 10:00 AMWednesday, February 12, 2019 10:00 AMThursday, March 12, 2019 10:00 AMTuesday, April 14, 2019 10:00 AMThursday, May 14, 2019 10:00 AM
RSVPs are appreciated but not required. RSVPs can be sent to Korina Mart inKorina Mart in , Director of Admissionsat [email protected].
