LHS Homecoming! The Bulldog spirit was alive and well at our HOCO pep rally. The event was full of cheers, games, singing, and music by our talented pep band. Congratulations to our HOCO King and Queen, Jacob Benner and Piper Carter! Go Bulldogs!
National Bus Safety Week and School Bus Driver Appreciation Week are right around the corner! We are grateful for our dedicated MSAD 49 bus drivers, who work hard every day to safely transport the children of our district. We appreciate all they do, including reviewing bus safety with our Lawrence Elementary students this week.
"Round two of seventh grade social studies exploring the Middle and New England Colonies through a hands-on marketplace activity where they ran shops, traveled through the market, and experienced aspects of colonial life."
These are pictures from Mrs Leary's Kindergarten class. Using our phonics block, students tap out syllables, sort letters and words, and sing the Better Alphabet Song to learn their letters and their phonics sounds. Hearing and using the sounds helps our students as they begin to learn the basics for reading.
We wrapped up last week by showing off our Bulldog Pride in blue and gray! Our students and staff brought their school spirit and smiles as we celebrated being part of the Lawrence community. Go Bulldogs!
Seventh graders spent two days exploring the Middle and New England Colonies through a hands-on marketplace activity where they ran shops, traveled through the market, and experienced aspects of colonial life.
Students in Ms. Andrew's Lab Anatomy course interact with a state-of-the art program called AlphaFold to manipulate A.I. generated microscopic proteins. This opportunity is an extension of the field work Ms. Andrew completed at MDI Biological Laboratory last summer.
Carter Grenier explains, "I found this A.I. engine to be a unique opportunity to view what proteins look like and how they change with mutations. It was interesting to see the AI create complex folds and be confident in its structure. There is a lot of exploration to do. I am excited to see what else can be done with this site."
Carter Grenier explains, "I found this A.I. engine to be a unique opportunity to view what proteins look like and how they change with mutations. It was interesting to see the AI create complex folds and be confident in its structure. There is a lot of exploration to do. I am excited to see what else can be done with this site."
Second graders have been learning about the season of Fall through reading books, classroom discussions, and hands-on activities. As we explored the changes that happen during this season, students learned about changing leaves, apples, cooler weather, and other signs of fall.
One of our favorite activities was creating apple tear-art! The children used pieces of paper to tear and arrange into colorful apples for the classroom!
One of our favorite activities was creating apple tear-art! The children used pieces of paper to tear and arrange into colorful apples for the classroom!
At Lawrence Elementary, Mrs. Whited's fourth graders recently learned about the life cycle of a butterfly. After watching the metamorphosis of their caterpillars, they released four monarch butterflies into the skies above our school.
LHS Seniors making some memories at the break of dawn. Let's celebrate our Seniors!
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Students in Mr. Lunds music class were learning a folk dance called "Sascha!". They moved their bodies to the beat, practiced social skills (like finding a partner), and had lots of fun!
In music class we sing, dance, and play in a tuneful, beautiful, artful way!
In music class we sing, dance, and play in a tuneful, beautiful, artful way!
At Lawrence Elementary, Ms. West's third grade class celebrated International Dot Day, a day dedicated to creativity, courage, and collaboration around the globe! Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot, this day encourages students to trust in their abilities, embrace creativity, and be brave enough to make their mark in the world. Each of Ms. West's students celebrated their creativity while making their own unique mark on this special day!
LJHS students learned where their food comes from by harvesting produce from the Lawrence community garden and making fresh apple cider, with much of the harvest being used in the school lunch program.
Students in Mrs. Robataille's Class enjoy a moment with a really good book! Mrs. Robataille's class had a special moment of flashlight reading. Flashlight reading is a great way to promote reading engagment!
On Thursday, September 17th, students from Mr. Duran's AP US Government & Politics class visited the Maine Supreme Court, in honor of Constitution Day. They participated in a town hall discussion with the justices, and were only one of only two schools that was able to attend in person. The event was live streamed via Zoom throughout the state, and each student who attended asked a series of constitutional questions for the judges to answer. Many of the court officials commented on how professional and prepared the students were. Afterwards we stopped for a healthy lunch at Arby's and McDonald's. The students paid for the meals in US dollars, a national currency empowered by Article I, Section VIII of the Constitution.
Pictured, from left to right.
First Row: Mr. Duran, Saige Gifford, Masyn Goodwin, Allie Caverly, Ella Reynolds, Ellis Rand, Paige Lambert
Back Row: Jayla Jandreau, Wyatt Woodbury, Stella Patterson, Haylei Wilson, Alea Williams, Amiley McLaughlin, Anna Rogers.
Pictured, from left to right.
First Row: Mr. Duran, Saige Gifford, Masyn Goodwin, Allie Caverly, Ella Reynolds, Ellis Rand, Paige Lambert
Back Row: Jayla Jandreau, Wyatt Woodbury, Stella Patterson, Haylei Wilson, Alea Williams, Amiley McLaughlin, Anna Rogers.
Students in grade 7 science learn about making observations during science labs.
Students learn colors and numbers in their Exploratory UA Spanish class by playing bingo.
Today, the kitchen used hydroponic lettuce grown by our second-grade students in adult lunches, including sandwiches and salads! Next week, the students will harvest the remaining lettuce and enjoy the fruits of their labor by making fresh salads of their own. What a great way to connect classroom learning with healthy eating!
We've had a busy couple of weeks at Lawrence Elementary!
Fourth graders who participated in our Explorers Club took a trip to Sandy River, in Norridgewock, to release the salmon fry they've been raising in a specialized tank in our library. Each student was able to release one or two of salmon fry into the river, with hopes many will mature into Atlantic Salmon and one day return to our Maine rivers to spawn a new generation. Our Explorers were lucky enough to run into specialists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, who were releasing 800 brown trout into the same river. We appreciate Mrs. Therrien, Mrs. Whited, and Mrs. Hachey, who have volunteered their time to lead this group.
Our fourth-grade chorus students recently performed on our Lawrence Elementary stage, while our fifth and sixth grade band and chorus students performed at the Williamson Performing Arts Center. Both groups sang and played joyful music in front of audiences filled with proud family, friends, and staff. Bravo to Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Hoagland, and our talented Bulldog musicians!
Fourth graders who participated in our Explorers Club took a trip to Sandy River, in Norridgewock, to release the salmon fry they've been raising in a specialized tank in our library. Each student was able to release one or two of salmon fry into the river, with hopes many will mature into Atlantic Salmon and one day return to our Maine rivers to spawn a new generation. Our Explorers were lucky enough to run into specialists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, who were releasing 800 brown trout into the same river. We appreciate Mrs. Therrien, Mrs. Whited, and Mrs. Hachey, who have volunteered their time to lead this group.
Our fourth-grade chorus students recently performed on our Lawrence Elementary stage, while our fifth and sixth grade band and chorus students performed at the Williamson Performing Arts Center. Both groups sang and played joyful music in front of audiences filled with proud family, friends, and staff. Bravo to Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Hoagland, and our talented Bulldog musicians!
