Please register for this trip by Thursday, January 30, 2025

If you have questions regarding the trip contact Ms. Andersen or Mrs. Rovenstine

Science City at Union Station in Kansas City, MO offers free seminars hosted by STEM professionals from around the KC area geared toward 7-12 graders. Visit their web site Science City for more information.

Suicide doesn't discriminate and is the leading cause of preventable death in the US.

Be ready if a family member or friend needs help by downloading the "Kansas a Friend AsKS" app. Visit http://www.ag.ks.gov/asKS for more information.

Suicide Prevention Hotline simply dial 988!

For more information on the Kansas City Invention Convention.

Douglas County partners with Network Kansas and The Chamber to offer an annual Your Entrepreneurship Challenge for all middle and high school students.

• Enter as individuals or teams
• Prepare a written business plan, executive summary, elevator speech, formal presentation, and trade show display
• Challenge is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 Peaslee Tech in Lawrence

For more information and to sign up visit their website.

Middle School students can participate in the new Middle School Esports League. See information under Highs School clubs.

It's time to register for the 2025 LVS Spelling Bees. Click the picutre above for more information!

Join Mrs. Case to cook some holiday fun. Do you like pizza as much as Mrs. Case does? Check out this recipe variation - Pizza Pancakes!

When: Friday, December 13th

Time: 11:30am - 12pm

Where: Mrs. Case's Room (click here)

When: First Friday of each month

Next meeting Friday, January 10th (note date change due to school calendar)

Time: 12:30 pm

Students have chance to share their own musical talents and listen to others. This could include playing a song on an instrument or singing. We will also learn about some famous musicians and various musical instruments. From time to time, we may have some guest performers!

There is no need to sign up in advance. Students should use this Webex link if they choose to attend: https://usd497.webex.com/meet/dkarasek

We hope to see you December 6th!!

Join Mrs. Mathews to get together and share about our favorite pets! You don't have to have a pet to join the club.

When: Third Friday of each month

Next Meetings Friday, January 24, 2025 (note date change due to school calendar)

Time: 11:30 am - 12 pm

Where: Mrs. Mathews' Room (click here)

School Fees for 2024-2025 have assessed been and can be paid:

• By check made out to USD497 and mailed to LVS, 110 McDoald Dr., Lawrence, KS 66044
• Online with a credit/debit card by going to Pay Fees
• Via phone by calling Cindy in our Business Office at 785-330-4375

The District Finance office now emails Fee Statements to the main parent/guardian contact of students who still have outstanding accounts.

• The subject line of this email will be December Fee Statement
• If will come from Lawrence Public Schools - USD #497
• The from email address may be Notification-Do_Not_Reply@target.brightarrow.com
• Please set your email settings so this does not go to your spam
• If you need to update your email address please send it to the LVS Business Office
• See fees due and Pay on-line here

This cost savings move will replace the paper statements mailed in the past. If you do no receive an email and have not paid your fees first check your Spam Folder. Please contact our Business Office at 785-330-4375 for more assistance. Paper statements will be mailed at the end of the school year to those with outstanding balances.

All LVS families should have received information about the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced-Priced Meal Application which is available to complete on-line. For LVS families completing the Free and Reduced Price Meal Application AND completing the Consent for Disclosure Form (send Consent for Disclosure to lvs@usd497.org) is the only way to apply for Free/Reduced Fees.

Fees have not been assessed yet but now is a great time to apply to have them waived if you qualify.

A lot of qualifed families missed out on getting their fees waived last year because they did not provide the signed Consent for Disclosure Form so please do not forget this important step.

Please check out our new Help Documents:

• Links to iPad Guides for Students
• Classlink Login fix
  
• Schoology App Login Fix

If you are still having technical issues with your school-issued device contact IT by sending a work order to: itworkorder@usd497.org

You may also call IT for support at 785-330-HELP (4357).

All LVS Parents, for your student to be successful you need to create your PowerSchool Parent Account as soon as possible. The Enrollment department provided you with the information required to set up your parent account. If you did not receive the information please contact lvsapplicant@usd497.org and they will provide you with the information needed.

Please visit this page for more information.

It is important that your LVS teachers and staff have current contact information. If you have a new email or phone number please contact our office (lvs@usd497.org or 785-832-5620).

All Home/Mailing Address Changes will be made by completing the Address Change form. Home addresses changes require Proof of Residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or vehicle registration emailed to lvs@usd47.org).

Scholastic Reading Club is an opportunity for K-8 students to order books from Scholastic Book Clubs that are delivered directly to your home. When you use the LVS code to purchase books, we can offer free books to share with students.

Shop Online: http://scholastic.com/readingclub

One-Time Class Activation Code: LVYZB

Please associate your student with Marcia Riggis' “class” when prompted to connect your student to a class. Book orders are due on the 29th of each month.

Questions? Contact Marcia Riggins

Community Rewards is an easy way to donate to LVS based on the shopping you do every day at Dillons. The program does not change your own Dillons points; it just gives LVS a bit of a boost.

You're only three easy steps away from earning rewards for LVS.

1. Create a digital account using your Dillon's Card. (must have a digital account to participate)

2. Go here to search for Lawrence Virtual School.

3. Select LVS and start shopping!

Every little bit helps.

For more information visit Dillons Community Rewards FAQs.

Buy. Scan. Earn. (Yes, it's that easy!)

LVS earns cash when you purchase participating Box Top items and scan the receipt containing those items. Our goal is to earn $1,000 this year which we can use for student events.

Download the Box Tops App on your phone and start scanning those receipts.

Target is offering 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy 4 select General Mills items. Click above for more information.

Zach Harwood: Principal

Sarah Mahoney: Dean of Student Engagement

Jeff Hamlin: High School Registrar

Daiceonna Henderson: Enrollment

Cindy Hills: Business Office

Lawrence Virtual School

www.lvs.org

lvs@usd497.org

(785) 832-5620