Dear Caregivers,
We have adjusted our parent pick-up process to ensure a safe transition. All caregivers are asked to wait in their vehicles in a line heading up Eastern Ave on the school side of the building. You should not park on the opposite side of the street and walk down to the school to wait. Doing this causes a traffic jam for caregivers who are waiting to pull away and blocks cars parked along the stone wall.
Students will wait in the building to be called out to Eastern Ave in the order of the vehicles that are in line. We understand that this may take a little longer but it is safer than crossing the street or having students run excitedly to a familiar face that is standing on the sidewalk. If you are a caregiver who walks up to Eastern Ave because you live within close proximity please stand away from the main doors and wait for a staff member to come get your student(s) names. This will be done once we have decreased the number of vehicles waiting in line. Thank you in advance for adhering to this procedure and supporting the safety of all LF students and the staff.
If you would like to hear more about the Walker process please contact the Main Office and they can fill you in.
Picture Day: Fall picture day is Tuesday, September 13th. All students will have their picture taken and must be in uniform.
Flyers with the list of packages and envelope for money will went home on Thursday. Parents can pay online prior to picture day. The flyer has a prepaid code that parents can use when placing the online. Online prepaid orders will be open until midnight the day of picture day. 3-5 weeks after picture day, each student will receive a proof of the picture and an individual password to purchase pictures online. To pre-order go to http://www.grynnandbarrett.com/grynnternet
Please make sure to bring your order envelope. If you did not receive one there are extras in the office. The main office does not have change.
Lottery Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year are now available! If you have a child or sibling that will turn five years old by August 31, 2023 please go online at https://learningfirstcharter.org/admission/ or come in the Main Office and complete an application. The application deadline is March 1, 2023. All applications require a birth certificate and two proofs of address. Reminder, a new application must be completed for any child that is on the current waitlist. Please contact Sally Ustaitis at (508) 799-7500 x1031 if you have any questions.
Bus Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year: In order to create the most efficient bus routes, all students must be registered. Please go to https://forms.gle/Yjc5Vztx8PVtGHbM7 to register if you have not done so at this time.
All applications and student information that were received by 8/18/2022 had been given to the bus company.
Parents that have not registered prior to this date will need to use an existing stop for the first two weeks. After the first two weeks, the routes will be updated based on the addresses listed on the applications and any bus stop change requests that they deem reasonable. The main office will inform families when the updated routes will begin. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at (508) 799-7500 and press “8” or email Sally Ustaitis, sustaitis@learningfirstcharter.org.
Reminders from the School Nurse: Please be sure to send in any updated immunization records for your students or you can fax them to (508)753-9679.
The Smile Program (dentist) is coming September 13th -15th and all dentist forms are due by September 12th. If your child needs any kind of medication during school hours, we will need new doctors’ orders for this year on file.
Bubblers are still down so please send your child in with water.
SEMSAPAC– During our open house on September 14, 2022 from 6-7 pm; the SEMSAPAC team will be giving information on student services and parental rights and responsibilities. We will be available for any questions /concerns. We hope you can join us. Come and be informed.
8th grade families: Hello from the guidance office! This is a big year for you and your children as we navigate through the high school transition process! I will be posting dates of upcoming high school events and updates for you in this newsletter, on class dojo, and through the 8th grade parent email group. If your email is not listed with us or you are not getting the emails, please let the main office know so we can make sure you are getting all of the information!
I do have several events that start this month to make you aware of…yes the process starts now and it will be ongoing throughout the year! On September 14th Learning First will be having our annual back to school night. It starts at 6pm, however, 8th grade families; you are invited to come at 5:30 for a session on high school options and application processes. PLEASE come to this, as you will get all of the new and most up to date information.
Here are some other dates for you to get you started:
8th grade high school Open Houses:
St. Paul’s: Saturday, October 1st @10am
Bancroft: Thursday, October 13th @ 6pm and Sunday, October 23rd @ 1pm
Worcester Academy: Sunday, October 16th and Sunday, November 6th
Notre Dame: Sunday, October 23rd @1pm
St. John’s: Saturday, September 24th @9:30am and Tuesday, October 18th @ 6pm
All of the open houses require an online registration.
I look forward to working with you and your children on the next phase of their journey! If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at any of the following:
lmoore@learningfirstcharter.org, x1112, on dojo, or my school cell 508-374-3577 (call or text). Lisa Moore, JA counselor
Community Connections: The 2022 Sterling Fair will be held on September 9th– September 11th at the Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd, Sterling, MA. This is a free 2 ½ day, family-oriented, community, agricultural fair with an emphasis on agriculture and education.
St. Peter’s Parish Youth Basketball Program will start registrations on Sunday, September 18th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday, September 19th from 7:00-7:30 PM and on Sunday, October 2nd form 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM. All registrations will take place in the parish center/ gym at 929 Main Street, Worcester (behind the rectory). Boys and girls 5 to 15 years of age (as of December 31, 2022) are eligible to register. Registration fees are $85 per child/ $110 cap per family and $50 for the instructional program. For more information please email 508foreveryoung@gmail.com or paulsuerichard@yahoo.com.
The 18th Annual stART on the Street will take place on September 18th at 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM on Park Ave. between Pleasant and Highland St. This is central Massachusetts’ largest art, music and performance festival. The street will be filled with artists, crafters, kids activities, live comedy, live music and performances, and food- including trucks, booths, and a vegan food court.
Sept. 9: Stomp Practice 2:30-4:00 PM
Sept. 13: Fall Picture Day
Sept. 13-15: Smile Program
Sept. 14: Open House 6:00-7:00 PM; Grade 8 High School Informational Session 5:30-6:00 PM
Sept. 19: Board of Trustees Meeting
Oct. 10: No School
Oct. 17: No School