10/3/25

Dear Lawrence Families,

I love this time of year, warm days, cool evenings, and colorful trees. Fall is a season of transformation and we have seen great transformation and growth as we adjusted to the great change of middle school. 

I am so proud as I watch our students try new electives and clubs, dive into new class projects and build friendships.

With just two weeks left in the first quarter, Students will have the chance to select their Quarter 2 electives. Now is an ideal moment for students to pause and consider how the year has started and what they want to achieve in the weeks ahead. A great opportunity to take ownership of their learning and begin shaping the path forward.

Here are a few questions to spark meaningful reflection and goal-setting:

Reflect

• What assignment has helped you learn the most?

• What strategies did you use to find success?

Set your Path

• What skills or knowledge are you excited to develop next?

• What’s one small step you could take to move toward your learning goal?

Let’s continue to encourage our students to reflect, set intentions, and take steps, big or small, toward becoming confident, curious learners. Fall reminds us that growth is always possible.

Looking Ahead

• Quarter 2 elective selection will be coming soon, please watch for Ms Janamanchi’s email in the next 2 weeks.

• 10/7 MS Field Trip to Stan Hywet Hall (see Mr. Isings Letter to families)

• 10/8 CCIS Student Leadership Team 

  • We’re proud to announce that Mila, Gavin, Kellen, and CJ have been selected by faculty and staff to represent Lawrence at the Cuyahoga Council of Independent Schools (CCIS) Leadership Program. They’ll attend the first quarterly meeting of the year at Laurel School on October 8, joining other 7th and 8th graders from area schools to build leadership skills and strengthen community connections.

• 10/10 No School -  In-service day 

• One of our very own Middle School students, Jack, plays for the Barons youth league and his team is hosting a showcase this weekend. With Jack’s family permission, I am sharing his tournament schedule for the weekend for anyone interested in watching some great hockey. All games are at the Barons Bus Arena 5310 Hauserman Rd. Cleveland, OH 44130.

  • Jack’s Games - 

• Friday Oct 3

  • 12:00 vs Florida alliance #25

  • 6:00pm vs MidFairfield #4

• Saturday October 4

  • 11:30am vs Anaheim  Ducks #1 

  • 5:20pm vs Chicago Reapers #6

• Sunday October 6

  • 2:00 pm vs Team Illinois  #3

• All games will stream at https://m.youtube.com/@joe17mazza

With Lion Pride,

Douglas Emancipator

Director of Middle School

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