Learning First Charter Public School
Newsletter April 30, 2021
May 17: Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM
May 31: No School
Jun. 15: Last Day
Important MCAS update!!!!We are scheduled to begin taking MCAS in early May (schedule to be sent out next week). The Department of Education has communicated that we will be expected to administer testing to REMOTE students as well as our in person students, where we did not think we had to before. We have limited information as to what that looks like at this time, but we wanted to let you know that this is the expectation and that there will be lots of information coming out next week that you to be on the lookout for. Please be vigilant in checking your emails and class dojo messages, as well as the newsletter for updates. Thank you.
Bus Registration Update: We are aware that families that registered for bus transportation after the March 22nd deadline are still waiting for their child’s name to be added to the list and given bus information. We have been working with The Worcester Transportation Department to try and obtain this information. We were told that we should have the information no later than Monday, May 3rd.
We apologize for the delay and understand the frustration that families are feeling. As soon as the information is provided to the Main Office we will disseminate it to our families. Thank you all for your patience and cooperation in this matter.
Bus routes are created by the Worcester Public School’s Transportation Department based on the information provided by families when registering.
Anyone that needs bus transportation but has not submitted the online registration form should do so as soon as possible.
Please use the following username and password to access the website.
1) Login to TransApp.worcesterschools.org (do not use www.).
2) Username: shc01605
3) Password: C9EECFA3466A
4) You will need to complete this process for each LFCPS student in your household.
If you have any questions, or need assistance, please contact Learning First at (508) 799-7500 and press “8” for the main office.
Message from the Nurse: This week we had 1 positive case of Covid-19 in school. Anyone that is considered a close contact has been notified. Please remember to keep your child home if they are experiencing any sickness and/ or fever. If you have any questions please feel free to contact myself or Samantha Roy at 508-799-8500 ext 1131. Be healthy! Sarah Chysna RN
Food Service: Breakfast and Lunch is available to all in-person students at no cost.
Bulk meal pick up will be available for remote learning students until the end of the year.
Bulk meal pick up is available for Remote students only on Wednesdays from 4pm-5:30pm.
If you have any questions please email tgriffin@learningfirstcharter.org
Kindergarten Registration: Any family that has received an acceptance letter for Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year should contact Sally Ustaitis at (508)799-7500 x1031 to schedule an appointment to register.
Late Lottery Applications: We are now accepting applications for our late lottery held in June. All applications will be for the 2021-2022 school year. If you missed the first lottery, please be sure to go online to https://learningfirstcharter.org/admission/ and submit an application. Please contact Sally Ustaitis at (508)799-7500 x1031 if you have any questions.
SEMSAPAC: How can I help my student; MCAS tips and test strategies? Come and join us via zoom on May 11th at 6:00pm as we give you awesome tips and test taking strategies that will help your student improve on test performances. Please use this link to join us. https://zoom.us/j/91794647795?pwd=U2JlVFUySzVnb1kzUm5LbEVEWVZKdz09 Meeting ID: 917 9464 7795
Passcode: 9Wg0SM ~Mrs. Bryan & Ms. Rosario
Student Support Department: IMPORTANT, throughout the school year the Student Support Departmentmay be emailing/mailing documents such as IEP’s, Evaluation Consents & 504 documents to parents labeled Frontline. When these documents are received the parent/guardian must read, sign and submit the documents online or by mail or contact Learning First with any questions or concerns. If you have questions, please contact the Student Support Administrative AssistantMs. Andino atcandino@learningfirstcharter.orgor leave a message with the main office at 508-799-7500.
CONTEST TIME! We know LFCPS is a ‘Cool School’ but now we want to hear why our students think so! Attached is a flyer with information to enter this contest for a chance for students to win a free Target Gift Card!
Entries should be submitted directly to their teachers anytime between now and Thursday, May 14th. There will be time allotted during Open Circle to work on entries in school but students may also create something at home if they prefer.
Winners will be announced by no later than Friday, May 28th.
8th Grade Families: This is the time you will start hearing from Worcester Public’s Career Pathway Programs and Worcester Technical High School about whether or not your child was accepted or has been placed on a waiting list. Once you hear back please contact Mrs. Moore and let her know of your child’s decision and we will plan next steps. I can be reached at lmoore@learningfirstcharter.org, through class dojo, at 508-799-7500 x1112 or school cell 508-374-3577.
For students planning to attend their district public high school…good news! The online enrollment portal is open! If you click the link below it will take you right to it and you can follow the directions to get to the Google form. PLEASE follow all of the directions and you will need copies of the documents they ask for when enrolling. We will send the rest.
https://worcesterschools.org/enroll/ If you have trouble submitting documents, please call 508-799-3194 to set up an appointment to go down to the PIC office (768 Main St). Also, there is a cell phone number for Spanish speaking families: 774-502-0952. Students on an IEP and/or receiving EL (MSA) services should register at the office and bring copies of their ed plans.
This is also the portal you will use for applying to Burncoat’s magnet program. If it is not your district school, you need to contact the PIC (call the number) and let them know you are applying out of district for the program and they will have you fill out a transfer application.
Once we know of your plans we can start the process of forwarding records for a smooth transition to high school for your child!
Community Connections: Select bowling centers are participation in the “Kids Bowl Free” program. The two in our area that are participating are the Bogey Lanes, located in East Brookfield and Bayberry Bowling, located in Spencer. This program is designed to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Children 15years old and under are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, from approximately May 1st to September 1st. To register you must go to the bowling center of your choice’s website and complete the online registration form. You can also purchase a family pass that is allowed for adult family members to enjoy bowling throughout the summer as well. Family passes start from $24.95 and includes 2 games per person per day. This pass covers up to 4 adult family members.
The Worcester Public Library located at Salem Sq., is offering free or reduced admission passes to local and regional attractions such as The Butterfly Place 50% off, Davis Farmland 50% off up to 4 people, Old Sturbridge Village 50% off up to 4 people, New England Aquarium 50% off up to 4 people, Mass state Parks are free, Worcester Art Museum 50% off up to 2 people, and Tower Hill 50% off up to 2 people. For more information on obtaining these passes go to https://mywpl.org/?q=article/museum-passes . Don’t have a library card? Get one at https://mywpl.org/?q=get-library-card
Emergency Rental Assistance Program: The Department of Housing and Community Development recently launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), a new funding mechanism to disburse state and federal funding resources for tenants and landlords to avoid evictions and maintain household stability throughout the COVID-19 emergency. Go to https://www.mass.gov/info-details/emergency-housing-assistance-during-covid-19 for more information.
The Worcester Community Fridges provide free food at three different locations around Worcester. They can be found at 910 Main Street, 300 Southbridge Street and 44 Portland Street. Anyone from the Worcester Community can access the food that is available at these locations. They also accept donations of fresh produce, unopened frozen foods, packaged dairy and canned goods.
Destiny Youth Development Center Inc. is offering a free summer and fall program at the YWCA for ages 12-19. This will begin on 6/4/21. Classes will focus on social-emotional development and Teen Development. Please visit the website destinyyouthdevelopment.com for more information and to enroll. Please feel free to call or email for more details.
Contact Program Director Gita Littlejohn, M.S.ed for questions gitalittlejohn1977@gmail.com or call (774) 540-5063.