Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Darshan Thakkar
Principal
Hali Castleman
School Sparks
During their last week of science, the graduating 8th grade class took on the timeless challenge of fragile egg verses the relentless force of gravity! In Mr. Santana's Egg Drop Challenge 2024, the students had one class period to design, and one class period to build a design model that could withstand the plunge of over 20-feet! Here are some of the student projects, their egg designs, and the results!
"The students learned about important physics concepts such as forces, air resistance (drag), impact, and momentum."
The students learned about important physics concepts such as forces, air resistance (drag), impact, and momentum. They also learned engineering concepts through building thoughtful designs that included padding, parachutes or propellers, and other cool scientific ideas! They also got to work in teams and work on their collaboration skills. Most of our teams survived the fateful fall from the STEM center roof, with just a few teams cracking under the pressure. Overall, it was a blast both for the students and for the teacher. It's safe to say the Class of 2024 will definitely remember the excitement of Mr. Santana's Egg Drop 2024!
Congratulations to Yudelka Martinez and Geraldo Batista (parents of three of our students who are in K-1, grade 1 and grade 3) whose ticket was picked to receive our beautiful lemon-themed Picnic Table along with the accessories. The proceeds from this fundraiser which totaled $2,915 will go toward scholarships for LFDCS graduates.
Donovan Fajardo, from Ms. Hidalgo's class, and Anjudith Batista Martinez, from Ms. Denu's class, picked the winning ticket.
Attention all alumni who receive LFDCS Scholarships!
SY'2024-2025 LFDCS Scholarship Renewal Applications are now available and due to the Opening Doors department no later than June 1, 2024 in order to renew scholarships for next school year. Please click here to pay the processing fee.
If you have any questions, please contact: openingdoors@lfdcs.org
MCAS graduation requirement is not punitive, it's a lifeline for highest-need students.
School Buildings
ACADEMY FOR EARLY ACADEMIC PREPARATION (K-1, K-2 & Grs. 1-2)
7 May Street/10 Railroad Street Lawrence, MA
(P) 978 258-6210/978 237-0628
Head of School
Megan Noonan(K-1/K-2)
Head of School
Andreina Croes(1-2)
LOWER SCHOOL (Grades 3-4)
34 West Street, Lawrence MA
(P) 978 689-9863
Head of School
Chloe Parcell
UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 5-8)
400 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA
(P) 978 738-0609
Head of School
Nicole Arpin
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Cornerstones for Success
Academic Program
Our program includes a dual-language model with students learning in both Spanish and English. The goal is to enable students to attain advanced levels of functional proficiency in two languages and to promote understanding of and appreciation for the cultures represented by the languages studied. The primary objective is to teach students language and literacy skills that will allow them to function effectively in both their personal and professional lives. We feel the development of literacy will foster a love of learning to read, and then the competency of reading to learn.
Leadership
We believe there is a strong link between school success and effective and consistent leadership. As a result, our Board of Trustees is comprised of parents and community stakeholders who provide valuable oversight and focus on creating and upholding policies that support our students and their families. Our administrative structure consists of a Principal and four Heads of School who manage daily operations and discipline. Leadership from the ranks of the teaching staff is also highly evident, as teachers improve curriculum and serve as mentors to novice educators.
Community Partnerships
Our goal is to work with many individuals and organizations in order to provide the resources necessary to enhance and enrich the lives of our students, both during the day and in our extended day and extended year programs. The quality and breadth of our community partnership program is unique. We work with an extensive array of local private schools, parent and community volunteers and organizations providing on-site programs.
Parent Partners
We believe that when parents are actively involved in their children’s education, students have a better chance of succeeding academically. At LFDCS parents are required to be active participants in the education of their children. Parents serve on our Board of Trustees, our School Site Council and our ELL/Special Education Parent Advisory Committee. They also participate in training programs designed to help them work with their children at home, volunteer in the classroom and on field trips and assist with fundraising initiatives. All parents sign a contract that places high expectations on their participation both at school and at home.
