Learning First Charter Public School
Newsletter February 12, 2021
LFCPS Weekly Newsletter February 12, 2021
Our mission is to prepare a diverse cross-section of Worcester children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high quality education at prevailing public school cost
Feb. 15-19: No School
Feb. 22: Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM
Mar. 3: Application Deadline
Mar. 5: Virtual Lottery
Mar. 12: Trimester 2 Ends
Mar. 15: Return Date; Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM
Apr. 2: No School
Apr. 19-23: No School
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Be kind. Be safe. Be responsible.
Reminder: There is no school next week, February 15th– 19th.
Dear Families,
After reviewing the survey results, cohorts were built for students who selected the hybrid model. Please see the break down below for days your child(ren) will be in person. Only students who submitted a survey response for hybrid are considered in person learning.
In the upcoming weeks, mailings will be sent to families detailing the daily schedule for students that are hybrid and remote. More specific procedures will be included with the hybrid mailing.
*Schedules are subject to change due to Covid-19.
Hybrid Model Cohorts
Cohort A: Grades 1, 3, 4, 7, 8
Monday and Tuesday In-Person
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Remote
Cohort B: Grades K, 2, 5, 6
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Remote
Thursday and Friday In-Person
Wednesday is a half day for students
Friday is a full day of school
P-EBT Benefit Update: If you are switching to a hybrid model please note the funds issued monthly will be changing.
Children enrolled in a hybrid learning model are eligible for $58.60 per month.
Children enrolled in a fully remote learning model are eligible for $117.20 per month
IMPORTANT REMINDER! The due date to have all lottery applications submitted is March 3rd!
Lottery Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are available online at https://learningfirstcharter.org/admission. If your student has a younger sibling at home that will be five by August 31, 2021, please submit all applications before March 3, 2021 to get a slot for next year. Also, please remember to complete a new application for any child that is on the current waitlist.
From the Art Studio: Learning First SNOW ART Contest
Bundle up and put on your gloves and hat. Head outside into the fresh air to create SNOW ART! Bring the whole family! Top winners will be awarded a prize. ALL students will have their work displayed in the Learning First Snow Art Contest Gallery.
Submissions are due by February 26th!
**For contest details please visit your child’s Google Classroom Specials Page**
SEMSAPAC: Our SEMSAPAC team would like to invite you to a night of camaraderie. Come join us tonight, February 12th at 7:00 pm for our Parents Virtual Game Night of Bingo! During the game you will have the opportunity to “chat” with us about any concerns or questions you may have. So come enjoy grown up game time all while letting us hear your voice. Join us via the Zoom link provided below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4852786964?pwd=NlRKcWZyQXhoVWdFQWttOHdVR202UT09
Meeting ID: 485 278 6964
Passcode: 8Ka4YB
Also, on February 23rd from 5:00-6:00 pm come join us in our open forum as we discuss ways to avoid technology burn-out, and revisit the topic of parents rights and responsibilities. As always you will be able to voice any concerns, ask questions, share great ideas and also receive information about community resources. Please use this link on 2/23 to join us. https://zoom.us/j/91794647795?pwd=U2JlVFUySzVnb1kzUm5LbEVEWVZKdz09 Meeting ID: 917 9464 7795 Passcode: 9Wg0SM
Student Support Department: Throughout the school year our Student Support Team will be emailing electronic documents to parents labeled Frontline. These documents are important for your perusal or signature. Please be sure to read in entirety then submit electronically if needed. If you have questions you may contact the Student Support AdminMs. Andino candino@learningfirstcharter.org or 508-312-6209.
Grade 8 Families: Upcoming dates to put on your calendar:
Notre Dame Academy: Financial Aid deadline: February 15, 2021
The Worcester Tech application portal is open. I have encouraged the students to go into the technical areas first on the website and review all 22 trades and watch the videos to familiarize themselves with their choices before they fill out the application. Please encourage your child to fill out the application with you or myself. There are questions on there that may be tricky and if it is not filled out correctly it may be considered an incomplete application. I have posted several office hours and used guidance class time to assist them. Common questions have been about the WPS ID # (they don’t have one, they are not Worcester Public School students it is ok to leave it blank) and Yes, they do have to number ALL of the trades 1-22. The application is located at techhigh.us
Worcester Public Schools Tech Ed (career Pathways) application portal is also live!. You can check out this website for the application and more information on all of the programs that are offered. https://worcesterschools.org/academics/career-pathways/ If your child fills out the application, they must notify Mrs. Moore.
Community Connections: Looking for something to do with the kids during February break? Several places have reopened!
The New England Aquarium in Boston has reopened. For safety precautions, you are required to go online to their website https://www.neaq.org/ to purchase timed tickets. Some of the current exhibits that you can visit are Indo-Pacific Coral Reef, Atlantic Harbor Seals, Penguins, Giant Ocean tank, Olympic Coast, and more. Masks are required.
The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA is opening for regular business hours beginning on February 14th. Tickets may be purchased at the door; however, social distancing protocols will be in place, and you may be asked to wait your turn to enter. Masks must be worn and hand sanitizer will be provided. They are open seven days a week from February 14th through Columbus Day from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Adult admission is $14.00, children (3-12 years old) $10.00 and children under 3 are free. Please visit their website for more information https://butterflyplace-ma.com/
In addition to this weekly newsletter, we are encouraging all families to follow us on both Facebook and our newly created Instagram account (both: @learningfirstcharter) to stay up to date with the many exciting things happening at our school!