LFCPS Weekly Newsletter March 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

Mar. 12: Trimester 2 Ends

Mar. 15: Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM

Apr. 2: No School

Apr. 5: Return Date

Apr. 26: Board of Trustees Meeting

Apr. 19-23: No School

Dear Families,

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has mandated that all elementary schools (k-5) begin in person, five day a week learning starting on April 5th and middle schools (6-8) on April 26th.

All students k-8 at Learning First Public Charter School will be back in school in person starting on April 5th. We will be back full days Monday-Thursday and half day on Friday – same as it has been for years. Students who return live on the 5th will have the same teachers they have had during remote learning since August. We will be making families aware of the bussing routes in the days to come.

URGENT: In order to get the building ready to have all of the students back on April 5th, we will remain remote until April 5th. WE WILL NOT BE STARTING HYBRID ON MONDAY. We simply cannot get the school ready for all student-in person learning with students in the building. We understand that this will require parents to make different plans for the six days of hybrid learning that will be cancelled (2 days a week for 3 weeks) but we think it is worth it to be able to offer in person learning five days a week on April 5th.

Families who wish to do so may request that their students remain remote for the remainder of the year should they not wish to attend in person. HOWEVER, STUDENTS WHO REMAIN REMOTE WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME TEACHER FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR.

A survey will go out on Monday wherein families can indicate whether they want their students to attend in person or remotely.

Please feel free to email if you have any questions.

Thank you for your patience during this difficult time. We look forward to seeing your kids back full time soon!

Leo Flanagan, Superintendent
Learning First Charter Public School
https://learningfirstcharter.org

Please go to the on-line bus transportation website to register each child to ensure a bus stop for the re-opening of school on April 5^th.

Worcester Public Schools Transportation Department provides bus transportation for Seven Hills Charter Public School. Families must complete an on-line application for each child.

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 SHCPS 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.

Food Service: Breakfast and Lunch is available to all students at no cost. The Grab &Go meals for all students are available for pick-up. Meal Pick-Up will be:

Monday 10:00am-1:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am-1:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm & 3:30 pm-6:00pm

Thursday 10:00am -1:00pm & 3:30 pm-6:00pm

Pick-up will be on Eastern Ave. There is no need to pre order meals, just come during designated serving times.

If you have any questions please email tgriffin@learningfirstcharter.org

Message from the Nurse: Reminder for returning students: If you take a daily medication or require the use of an inhaler or epi pen, please drop off items to the school nurse.  Thank you!

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. 

 Community Connections: On Saturday, March 20th, Jubilee Worcester Church is partnering with the Worcester County Food Bank, Central Community Branch YMCA, The Evergreen Center, and local Hunger Relief Organizations for a Worcester County Food Drive. The goal is to address hunger and food insecurity throughout Worcester County.
You can help with this cause by simply donating food to one of these partnering food pantries: Spanish American Center, El Buen Samaritano Food Program Inc., Friendly House and Central Community Branch YMCA, on March 20th, from 10am to 12pm.
For more information and donation locations visit jubileeworcester.org