Monday, June 3, 2024  

A big congratulations to our 2024 Lawson Poetry winners.  The winners are:

6th Grade:

1st place:  Words Flowing Out by Aanya D; 2nd place:  Freed by Chloe N; 3rd place:  Oracle of the Keepers by Rakshana P

7th grade:

1st place:  stupid question by Koushani H; 2nd place: In the Blink of an Eye by Jiayi Z; 3rd place: The Night Sky by Anamika S

8th grade:

1st place: Insomnia by Trisha S; 2nd place: Spark by Sebastian C; 3rd place: The Ride to the Top by Zahra S

Honorable Mention: Consuming Consumerism by Mihika G

Honorable Mention: A Letter to the Lost by Aashvi G

Honorable Mention: Oceans Bring Waves by Shreya S

Please congratulate our winners and thank you to all those who participated!  Read these winning poems on the library google classroom or the school website.

Any library volunteer that missed the celebration on Friday can come to see Ms. Fujiki to pick up your thank you gifts.

Calling all current 8th grade boys attending Cupertino High School next year who are interested in playing basketball. Please report to Mr. Hoffman’s room (Rm 47) for an informational meeting regarding open gyms and summer league this Thursday at lunch. 

8th Graders - Please prepare your school iPad and its charger to return tomorrow (Tuesday, June 4th).    Refer to the exit procedure for the instructions.

Tuesday, June 4,, 2024  

Calling all current 8th grade boys attending Cupertino High School next year who are interested in playing basketball. Please report to Mr. Hoffman’s room (Rm 47) for an informational meeting regarding open gyms and summer league this Thursday at lunch.

Yearbooks are scheduled to be distributed this Thursday during your homeroom class. If you did not purchase a yearbook, there will be a very limited number available for purchase. Please sign up for the wait list using the QR code posted in the staff room window. On Wednesday, a list will be posted in the staff room window confirming the names of students who will be able to purchase a yearbook. Those people on the list will need to bring $50 (cash or check) to room 15 during brunch on Thursday to pay for and pick up your yearbook. Any extra yearbooks will be available for $50 during lunch on Thursday and Friday in room 15 until all books have been sold.

6th & 7th Graders - Please prepare your school iPad and its charger to return them on Thursday, June 6th and Friday, June 7th respectively.   Refer to the exit procedure form handout to you by your Language Art teacher for the instructions.

If you are leaving school before your grade level return iPad date, please drop your device off to either Lawson front office or to Room 13.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024  

All library books that haven’t been returned have been declared lost and students will need to pay for them.  If you still have the books at home return them as soon as possible.

The Lawson winning poems have been posted outside the library and on the library google website.  They should be on the school website shortly.

Friday, June 7, 2024 

There are a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis starting today at brunch in room 15. Students need to bring $50 cash or check. No yearbooks will be held for any students. Yearbooks will be sold until they are all gone (which will happen quickly)!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024  

Come to the quad tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8th for the Bubble Race.  Candy prizes will be given. 

The Lawson Latest (school newspaper) will have a meeting today during lunch in room 11. Our first assignments will be given during the meeting, so come with ideas on articles that can be written for our first edition! Please get your lunch and go to room 11 as quickly as possible.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024    

Come to the quad today for the Bubble Race.  Candy prizes will be given. 

Mrs. Oani’s Football teams, please remember to get your lunch and meet on the grass tomorrow ASAP for our class vs class tournament. If you would like to watch, please finish your lunch first, and then come to the grass to cheer on your classmates and friends.

Thursday, May 9th, 2024    

Mrs. Oani’s Football teams, please remember to get your lunch and meet on the grass TODAY ASAP for our class vs class tournament. If you would like to watch, please finish your lunch first, and then come to the grass to cheer on your classmates and friends.

The Yearbook Class is preparing for distribution of the yearbook next month. A list of students who have purchased a copy of the yearbook has been posted in the store window. Please check the list CAREFULLY for your name. Read the instructions on what to do if you think you purchased a book, but do not see your name. If you did not purchase a yearbook, we MIGHT have a few extra we’ll be able to sell. Please add your name to the waiting list by clicking on this QR code. Priority will be given to students who have not purchased any books yet.

Friday, May 10th, 2024   

Please stay off the grass during brunch and lunch today.  Also please do not touch any of the cones and equipment on the tennis and basketball courts.  Thank you! 

 

Monday, May 13, 2024   

Congrats to Mrs. Oani’s 2nd and 5th period classes for tying for the Championship for our Class vs Class flag football tournament! Thanks to all the students who came out to play or to cheer them on. 

Tickets for Lawson’s last social of the year go on sale today at brunch next to room 17.  Tickets for the social are $3.00 and pre-purchased boba will be $5.00.  We have a limited number of Boba, so if you would like Boba at the social, please make sure to pre-purchase it by Thursday!  

Remember that without a pre-purchased social ticket, you will have to leave campus, then come around to the front gate to enter.  Skip all of the lines and get your pre-purchased tickets today.  Thursday will be the last day to pre-purchase tickets.

Food tickets for the social will go on sale on Friday morning!  

Tuesday, May 14, 2024  

Tickets for Lawson’s last social of the year are on sale today at brunch next to room 17.  Tickets for the social are $3.00 and pre-purchased boba will be $5.00.  We have a limited number of Boba, so if you would like Boba at the social, please make sure to pre-purchase it by Thursday!  

Remember that without a pre-purchased social ticket, you will have to leave campus, then come around to the front gate to enter.  Skip all of the lines and get your pre-purchased tickets today.  Thursday will be the last day to pre-purchase tickets.

Food tickets for the social will go on sale on Friday morning!  

Wednesday, May 15, 2024    

Tickets for Lawson’s last social of the year go on sale today at brunch next to room 17.  Tickets for the social are $3.00 and pre-purchased boba will be $5.00.  We have a limited number of Boba, so if you would like Boba at the social, please make sure to pre-purchase it by Thursday!  

Remember that without a pre-purchased social ticket, you will have to leave campus, then come around to the front gate to enter.  Skip all of the lines and get your pre-purchased tickets today.  Thursday will be the last day to pre-purchase tickets.

Food tickets for the social will go on sale on Friday morning!  

Thursday, May 16,2024  

Today is the last day to pre-purchase social tickets.  Come to room 17 at brunch to buy your social tickets and pre-purchase boba. If you do not have a pre-purchased entry ticket, you will need to leave campus and then return through the front gate to get in. 

Food tickets for the social will be pre-sold today at brunch in front of room 17 tomorrow..  You are only allowed to purchase $10.00 worth of food tickets in advance, and you must have already purchased your entry ticket if you want to buy food tickets in advance.  

Congratulations to the Lawson Orchestras and Choirs on their spectacular performances yesterday. The Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Band will be performing their final concert today at the Event Center. Concert starts at 5:30PM and it is free. We will be playing a selection of music about Robots ruling the world, How to Train Your Dragon and The Great Locomotive Chase, just to name a few. It is going to be an exciting concert and we hope to see you there!

Friday, May 17, 2024 

Food tickets for the social will be pre-sold today at brunch in front of room 17.  You are only allowed to purchase $10.00 worth of food tickets in advance, and you must have already purchased your entry ticket if you want to buy food tickets in advance.  

Students attending the social, during 7th period you will get a wristband for their entry, plus boba if you pre-purchased it.  You will be released 5 minutes before the bell so you can bring your backpack to the backpack rooms.  The rooms for storing your backpack are rooms 27,28, and 29.  Please go directly to store your backpack, then head to the quad to get the social started!  

If you do not have a pre-purchased ticket, you must exit the campus and return through the front gate after purchasing your entry ticket. 

We are looking forward to a super fun social today from 3:05-5:05!  See you there!

For students and teachers participating in the teacher vs. student basketball game today at lunch, please come to the blacktop basketball courts at the very beginning of lunch.  See you there!

Great job to those of you who participated in the 2024 Lucretia Van Horn Art contest, the artwork submitted was fantastic and showed the theme of resilience! Congratulations to Samuel J who placed third in the contest, your artwork was incredible.  If you participated in the contest please come pick up your artwork in room 4, Mrs. Rosales room this Friday at lunch or Monday after school. 

 

Monday, May 20, 2024

Homeroom classes!  Remember that tomorrow the cornhole tournament begins..  It is the  last homeroom competition of the year!  Choose two  players to represent your class!  See you in the quad tomorrow! 

All 8th grade students who will be attending Monta Vista High School, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday May 21 at lunch time in the office regarding Freshman Student Council. Join the meeting on Tuesday for more information from Mr. White from Monta Vista High School.

Jacob Z was our sour patch winner. Your prize will be delivered to you during sixth period today.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 

Homeroom classes!   Remember that today the cornhole tournament begins..  It is the  last homeroom competition of the year!  It starts today, continues on Thursday and finishes on Friday! Homerooms have  been sent a specific time slot  for your game.  If you do not show up, it is a forfeit. See you in the quad tomorrow!

This is the last week the library will be open during brunch and lunch.  Please check out the latest books to read before all books need to be returned.  The due date for all books is Tuesday May 28.  Exciting News, hundreds of new ebooks have just been loaded onto Sora so check those books out as well.  

Thank you to all those who participated in the Lawson Poetry contest.

Winners will be announced soon.

All 8th grade students who will be attending Monte Vista High School, there will be an informational meeting on Tuesday May 21 at lunch time in the office regarding Freshman Student Council. Join the meeting on Tuesday for more information from Mr. White from Monte Vista High School.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 

The second round of the Cornhole Homeroom Competition is tomorrow at lunch.  If your homeroom is in the second round, come to the quad tomorrow at the beginning of lunch.

Finals will take place on Friday at lunch!  See you there!

Thursday May 23, 2024  

The second round of the Cornhole Homeroom Competition is today at lunch.  If your homeroom is in the second round, come to the quad today at the beginning of lunch.

Finals will take place on Friday at lunch!  See you there!

Entrepreneur night is tomorrow night from 4-6:30 in the gym. Come check out the vendors from our school and support these entrepreneurs!

Friday, May 24, 2024 

Entrepreneur night is tonight from 4:00-6:30 pm in the gym. Come check out the vendors from our school and support these amazing entrepreneurs!

Today at lunch is the final round of the Cornhole Competition.  If you are a finalist, please come to the quad at the very beginning of lunch to cornhole your way to victory. 

Students if you have a passcode on your iPad. Please write it down and keep it somewhere safe.  In case you forget it after the Memorial day weekend.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024   

All library books are due today.  If the library books are not returned you will be responsible for the cost of the lost books.  If you get the overdue message and you think you have returned the book, you may come to the library to see Ms. Fujiki. Starting today, the library is closed during brunch and lunch till the end of the year.  You may enter if you need to print.

Great news!  On Wednesday the Cupertino Library will be here for you to check out their hard copies and sign up for a library card, if you don’t have one.  Find out about their great summer programs.

For a library card application, check the Library google classroom or the Language Art teacher google classrooms.  Your parents need to sign the application for you to get a card.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024  

Yearbooks are scheduled to be distributed on Thursday, June 6, 2024. If you did not purchase a yearbook, there will be a very limited number available for purchase. Please sign up for the wait list using the QR code posted in the staff room window.

Congratulations to 8th grader  Shriya P for winning First place in the Middle School Division of the Cupertino Rotary Poetry Contest. Her poem “Gravity” was chosen as the winner from all CUSD Middle Schools. She was invited to read her poem at the Rotary Club meeting last week.  Way to go Shriya!

Come to the library patio and check out books from the Cupertino Library.  Get a library card and visit the library over the summer.  Their Summer reading starts June 1.

This school year is coming to an end and the schedule to return your borrowed school iPad will be next week: 

8th  Grade -  Tuesday, June 4th

6th  Grade -  Thursday, June 6th

7th  Grade -  Friday, June 7th

Make up for all grade - June 10th -11th

Thursday May 30, 2024  

Hope you all had the chance to visit the Cupertino Library booth at lunch yesterday.

If you don’t have a card, please check the Lawson library google classroom or your language art teacher’s google classroom to get an application.  Their Summer reading program starts June 1.  All library books are overdue.  Please return them ASAP. If not returned by Friday, they will be considered lost and you will be responsible for the cost of their replacement.

Congratulations to the second semester spirit point winners!  First place, winning $100 is Ms. Orlando’s class, 2nd place, winning $75.00 is Ms. Wilson’s class, and third place, winning $50.00 is Ms. Jiang’s class.  Great job everyone!   

Friday, May 31, 2024    

Yearbooks are scheduled to be distributed on Thursday, June 6, 2024. If you did not purchase a yearbook, there will be a very limited number available for purchase. Please sign up for the wait list using the QR code posted in the staff room window.

A big thank you to all the Lawson students who helped Ms. Fujiki and Ms. Hoang in the library.  If you helped 5 times or more this year, you are invited to pick up a snack pack and prizes as well as your community hours in the Community Room today at lunch. The names of the qualifying students are posted on the library door.  Thank you again for all your help.  If you are going to be at Lawson next year, consider volunteering in the library.

8th Graders! Tuesday, June 4th is the time for you to return your borrowed school iPad.  You will be getting the exit form and a ziplock bag to put your iPad and its charger in from your Language Art teacher. 

 

Monday, April 1, 2024

Come out to support the Lawson Girls Basketball teams!  All three teams have made it to the playoffs!  The 8th grade girl’s game  is today at 4:00pm and the 6th grade girls play at 5:00pm, here at Lawson!!

The 7th grade girls play tomorrow at 4:00pm at Lawson! Let’s go Lady Lightning! 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024    

Welcome to our NTPC visitors! 

Next week is Color Clash week! Each 2nd period Homeroom team is assigned to a different color: either Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, or Purple. 

Your team will be assigned points based on how many people dress in their color each day, so start getting your outfits and accessories ready! Also, start brainstorming ideas for a door decorating contest that incorporates your color. 

Each day at lunch will be a different event or competition, and homeroom classes will be asked for volunteer participants for some of these – more details to come! 

The final school-wide assembly will be in the gym on Friday, April 12 - this is where the contest will really come down to the wire with a variety of challenges. Any team could win, regardless of ranking throughout the week. It’s not over till it’s over! 

Please note that we will have an alternate bell schedule all next week to allow for longer lunches.  

Musical announcements:

Today is our first dress rehearsal from 3:15-6:30. Come and line up outside the Exercise Room by the track to pick up your costume. You will use the PF locker rooms to get into hair, makeup, and costumes from 3:15-4:00. Then we will begin our run through at 4:00 in the orchestra room. This will be a very long day, so remember to bring extra snacks and water. You may work on homework when you are not in a number and have down time.

Attention all Lawson Poets,

April is Poetry month and it is also our Annual Lawson Poetry Contest.  Write a poem on any subject that is 20 lines or less and be entered into our contest.  In addition, your poem will be entered into the National Library of Poetry Contest.  That contest has many prizes.  You have a chance to be published in their annual book.  If you enter you can get a chance to win participation prizes as well as the award prizes.  Many of our poets have been invited to be published.  If you want to see winning poems, come to the library or check out my google classroom.  Entries are due April 26 if you want to enter both contests. If you just want to enter the Lawson contest you will have till Sunday April 28.

Submit your entries to Ms.Fujiki.  Entry forms will be in the library and on the Library Google classroom.

Attention 7th graders: French Class is Open This Week @ Lunch!

Hey 7th Graders, are you still deciding which electives to take next year? Have you checked out the French class yet? If not, come and take a look! Check out all the fun activities we do, flip a crêpe, play games, listen to French music, and yes, enjoy some French food! We are open during lunch on  Wednesday and Friday in Room 35! See you all there!

Wednesday, April 3, 2024  

Attention all second period Homeroom classes: as part of next week’s Color Clash challenge, you are encouraged to participate in another door decorating contest! This will count for points towards your color team, and needs to be completed by Tuesday, April 9th, and kept up until after the assembly on Friday, April 12. Your door decoration must be primarily in your color clash team color, must be positive, and must be displayed on the outside - not the inside - of the door. Be creative with this and have fun! Winners will be announced at the Color Clash assembly. 

Speaking of Color Clash, we have updated numbers.  Teachers and WEB leaders who participated in the Color Clash videos earned points for their teams. Now in the lead is Purple with 1170 points, followed closely behind by Blue with 1153 points. Green is in the middle with 977 points followed by Yellow with 965 points and then Red with 945 points. 

Track & Field starts next week. If you are interested in joining the Lawson track & field team please go to the Fitness Room at Brunch on Thursday. Track & Field is open to all grades and there are no cuts. Everyone can participate.

Thursday, April 4, 2024  

Track & Field starts next week. If you are interested in joining the Lawson track & field team please go to the Fitness Room at Brunch today. Track & Field is open to all grades and there are no cuts. Everyone can participate.

Just another reminder to Homeroom classes to participate in the Color Clash door decorating contest! These need to be completed by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 9, and kept up on the outside of the classroom door through the end of the day Friday, April 12. It’s optional, but the more classes that participate for each color, the higher the chance of winning. Have fun and be creative! 

Lastly, detailed information about lunchtime events for next week are coming shortly. Your homeroom teacher will be choosing volunteers to represent your class and color for several of these events. 

Musical announcements:

Today is our final dress rehearsal from 3:15-6:30. Come pick up your costume in the Exercise Room just like Tuesday. We will run through the show in the Event Center. Please drink plenty of water and eat snacks when you are not wearing your costumes. Homework can be done during your down time when you are not needed on stage.

If you have not purchased your tickets to see A Disney Story, you still can! Tickets are selling out for both Friday and Saturday, but there are still some seats available. Come support your friends and enjoy an evening of song, dance, live music, and the magic of Disney. 

Attention current 6th and 7th graders! There have been several questions about how to fill out your elective form. The counselors prepared a video for you detailing the steps in filling out your elective form. If you have any questions, please reach out to your counselors. 

Friday, April 5, 2024 

Color Clash week begins on Monday! Don’t forget to prepare outfits and accessories in your homeroom’s assigned color for each day next week!

A week from today is the final assembly. During this event, each color team will have a specific song clip that plays. The team that sings and dances along with the most spirit, enthusiasm, and unity will earn significant points towards winning the overall competition. Watch the following song examples closely:  Practice these easy lyrics and moves ahead of time so that your team has a higher chance of winning this competition in the assembly. 

Homeroom teachers will be signing up volunteer students for several of the lunchtime events - please make sure to sign up and arrive on time in the designated location for your event. 

On Monday it’s Rescue the Dragon, which is similar to Capture the Flag, on the field. On Tuesday it’s Lightning Basketball on the blacktop, and a Hostage Scavenger Hunt, which will be meeting in the Community Room. On Wednesday it’s the Electric Slide Line Dancing in the quad. On Thursday it’s a Skills Relay on the blacktop. On Friday it’s Face Painting in the quad, followed by the assembly. Get your colors ready and prepare to come out and compete or cheer on your teammates! 

Attention 7th graders: French Class is Open today @ Lunch!

Hey 7th Graders, are you still deciding which electives to take next year? Have you checked out the French class yet? If not, come and take a look! Check out all the fun activities we do, flip a crêpe, play games, listen to French music, and yes, enjoy some French food! We are open during lunch today in Room 35! See you all there!

Come see Lawson’s first ever musical, A Disney Story. Performances are tonight and tomorrow from 6:00-7:30pm. Tickets are selling out, but there are still some seats available. Come support your friends and enjoy an evening of song, dance, live music, and the magic of Disney. 

 

Monday, April 8, 2024  

PLEASE READ: Just a reminder that the solar eclipse is happening today. You should not be looking directly into the sun and you may not wear eclipse glasses on campus, even if they were brought from home. If you do not want to be outside during the eclipse, the library will be open. In addition rooms 8,12, 46, and 21 will be open at brunch and lunch. Rooms 9, 20, 2, and 32 will be open during brunch only. Rooms 39 and 35 will be open at lunch only. Please stay safe!

Please Read: Color Clash week has officially begun! Hope you remembered to dress up in your Homeroom’s color today - each day your second period teacher will record the number of spirit participants, which will count for points towards the winning team. 

Prepare for the team song challenge at this Friday’s assembly. The color team that sings and dances along with the most enthusiasm and unity will earn significant points towards winning the overall competition. 

Today’s lunchtime challenge is “Rescue the Dragon” on the field. This is similar to Capture the Flag, but with a twist. Each color team will have a section of the field as their territory, with all five colors contained in a pentagon shape. Your task is to run across enemy territory without getting tagged by an opponent, and rescue your stuffed dragon from the base of one of the flag poles. If you get tagged, you must leave the game zone to join the spectators. Some players will need to take this offensive strategy, while other players choose to stay back in their color zone and play defense. If a student makes it inside the “safe zone” ring at the base of their flagpole without getting tagged, they have succeeded. You must then take your rescued dragon to the table set up on the field, where you will turn it in in exchange for an egg. Inside this egg is a clue that relates to tomorrow’s hostage scavenger hunt activity. The winning team that rescues and turns in their dragon first gets the most points, followed by second and third place. 

Make sure you have four volunteers from your Homeroom class signed up to participate in this event, and come to cheer on your teammates! 

Calling all 8th Grade Artists! Would you like to design the program cover for your graduation ceremony in June? If so, ask your teacher for the contest information and directions. Email or see Mrs. Jackson with any questions. All entries are due no later than Thursday, April 25. 

Remember the Lawson Poetry Contest has started.  Pick up an entry form in the library, on the library google classroom or on your language arts google classroom.  The deadline is April 26.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024  

Attention all 8th graders! Graduation is approaching and we are looking for 2 enthusiastic public speakers to help celebrate the occasion by giving a speech during the ceremony. If you are interested, please ask your teacher for the information or email Mrs. Jackson directly. The first round of tryouts is due Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30.

Do you play a Band or Orchestra Instrument? If you do, you might be a great fit for Band and Orchestra next year! Students who are interested should contact Mr. Stern or Mrs. P to find out more about joining Band or Orchestra. If you have taken at least 2 years of private lessons and wish to audition for the Advanced Band or Chamber Orchestra, see Mr. Stern or Mrs. P (Room 25 and 26) or email them for the audition music and more information. Any music student will be able to direct you to the music teachers. 

Movie Club Announcement:  Spring Movie Club has sprung!  We finished our first movie and are ready to launch another new, surprise movie.  Grab your lunch and join us on Thursdays and Fridays in Room 18.  Oh yeah, don’t forget you MUST have a Permission Slip signed by a parent in order to join us.  Pick one up today outside Room 18 and get it signed before Thursday.  See ya there!!

Today’s lunchtime challenges are Lightning Basketball and the Hostage Scavenger Hunt. Your Color Clash representatives for Lightning Basketball will meet with Mr. Chen and Mrs. Neale on the basketball courts at 12:40pm where the rules will be reviewed before starting. Each color team will have their own court for the preliminary rounds to narrow down the groups to the two winning students from each team. Then the top two from each color team will compete in the final round to determine the winner. Representatives for the hostage scavenger hunt will meet Mr. Tsai in ROOM 14 to be filled in on their quest to find their VIP hostage. Please be sure to be on time. May the best team win!

Today is the first track & field practice of the season. Please come to the gym to go over events, team rules and ask questions. We should be finished by 4pm. If you have any questions please see Coach Jensen.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Calling all 8th Grade Artists! Would you like to design the program cover for your graduation ceremony in June? If so, ask your teacher for the contest information and directions. Email or see Mrs. Jackson with any questions. All entries are due no later than Thursday, April 25. 

Attention all 8th graders! Graduation is approaching and we are looking for 2 enthusiastic public speakers to help celebrate the occasion by giving a speech during the ceremony. If you are interested, please ask your teacher for the information or email Mrs. Jackson directly. The first round of tryouts is due Wednesday, April 24 at 3:30.

Today is the first full track & field practice of the season. The locker rooms will be open until 3:15 if you need to change otherwise meet in the bleachers at the entrance of the track. If you have any questions please see Coach Jensen.

Movie Club Announcement:  Spring Movie Club has sprung!  We finished our first movie and are ready to launch another new, surprise movie.  Grab your lunch and join us on Thursdays and Fridays in Room 18.  Oh yeah, don’t forget you MUST have a Permission Slip signed by a parent in order to join us.  Pick one up today outside Room 18 and get it signed before tomorrow.  See ya there!!

Today’s Color Clash lunchtime event is line dancing in the quad. Come out to represent your team and do the Electric Slide! Each participant will receive a ticket that they will put inside the box for their color team, and the team with the most tickets wins. Each color team will be dancing separately to a different song. You do not need to be signed up to participate in this event – the more the merrier! 

At Friday’s assembly, each team will have an additional challenge of singing and dancing along to their song with the most enthusiasm and unity. This will count for a lot of points, so practice these very simple moves and lyrics.

Thursday, April 11, 2024  

Tomorrow is DEAR day!  It is the DROP EVERYTHING AND READ day! So in honor of this day and since is our fun COLOR CLASH week.  The library will be open tomorrow for Reading only.  No ipads.  No homework.  Just come inside and read.  Prizes will be given throughout brunch or lunch to some lucky students caught reading.

Today’s Color Clash lunchtime event is a Skills Relay on the basketball courts. Participants will go through a gauntlet of different challenges, including cup stacking, flipping a bottle twice, shooting a basket, and running around a hula hoop five times. The first team to have all participants complete the relay and sit down, wins! If you are signed up to represent your homeroom class, please come quickly at the start of lunch so you’re on time. If you are not signed up to participate, come out to cheer on your teammates! 

Attention Seventh Graders!!! Are you interested in helping our incoming Sixth graders transition into our Lawson Community? Are you someone who is interested in leadership opportunities at our school? Would you like to part of  Back to school night, socials, color clash, Greek olympics and other fun activities at school! If the answer is Yes, please turn in your WEB Application on WEB 2024-25 Google Classroom  by Friday, April 26th, 2024!!!! WEB 2024-25 Google classroom code is: obihgmz

Students before going off for spring break if you have a passcode on your iPad. Please write it down and keep it somewhere safe.  We tend to forget it after the break.

Friday, April 12, 2024  

It’s the final day of Color Clash week! Come out to the quad at lunch today and find your team’s table station to get your face painted in your color! After 7th period, you will return to your second period Homeroom class to drop off your backpack, then head with your class towards the blacktop to take a group photo of the entire school, before heading into the Event Center for the assembly. 

At various points throughout today’s assembly, each team will have the challenge of singing and dancing along to their song with the most enthusiasm and unity. This will count for a lot of points, so practice these very simple moves and lyrics: 

Students if you have a passcode on your iPad. Please write it down and keep it somewhere safe.  In case you forget it after spring break.  Have a Wonderful Spring Break!

Monday, April 22, 2024 

Thank you to everyone who participated in DEAR day (Drop Everything And Read) day.

Hope you kept reading over the Spring Break.Hope you also worked on your Lawson Poem.  This is the last week to submit your poem to be entered into the Lawson Contest. With your permission, your poem will also be submitted to the National American Library of Poetry contest.  Entry forms are in the library, on the library website or on your Language Arts google classroom.  Submit your entry via email or google or as a printout if needed.  You have until 12:00 pm midnight on Friday April 26,2024.  If you just want to enter the National contest, you have till April 30th but you need to submit it yourself.  Good luck everyone!

Tuesday, April 23, 2024  

Lawson Poems are due this Friday!  You have 4 days left to turn in your 20 lines or less poem.

Are you an 8th grader interested in giving a speech or being a name caller at this year’s promotion?  Written speeches are due this Wednesday to Ms. Jackson! 

WEB 2024-25 video for 7th grade only

CAASPP Testing Schedule We will be taking the Math CAT this Thursday, April 25 and the Math PT on Friday, April 26. Note 1st period will begin at 8:20am and 2nd period will begin at 8:53am on testing days. 

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 

CAASPP Testing Schedule We will be taking the Math CAT this Thursday, April 25 and the Math PT on Friday, April 26. Note 1st period will begin at 8:20am and 2nd period will begin at 8:53am on testing days. Don’t forget to bring your iPad to school fully charged and a headset for CAASPP testing.

Don’t forget Friday is the Disney Spirit Day!  Dress as your favorite prince, princess, or super hero or wear some Mickey ears or Disneyland sweatshirt!  Show your spirit and get creative!  

Are you an 8th grader interested in giving a speech or being a name caller at this year’s promotion?  Written speeches are due TODAY to Ms. Jackson!

Come to the quad today during lunch for the Balloon Pop Relay Noontime Activity.  Candy prizes will be given.

Reminder to all students who selected the Yearbook class as your elective for next year, you MUST complete the application in order to be considered for the class. The deadline for the application has been extended to Friday, April 26. Teacher recommendation forms are still due by May 3. The link for the application and recommendation forms can be found on the “ Elective Selection Info LMS 24/25 SY” Google Doc or contact Ms. Younker for more information.

Students who selected Leadership class as your elective for next year must fill out the application form as well as get a teacher recommendation.  The teacher recommendation forms will be sent to you, once you have completed the application.  This must be completed this week.  Email Ms. Davis if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 25, 2024  

CAASPP Testing Schedule 

Entrepreneur Night Registration DUE Apr 30! Sign up to be a seller today! The slots are filling up to be a seller at the upcoming Entrepreneur Night.  Don't miss out and register today!

Friday, April 26, 2024 

Reminder to all students who selected the Yearbook class as your elective for next year, you MUST complete the application in order to be considered for the class. The deadline for the application has been extended to today at midnight. Teacher recommendation forms are still due by May 3. The link for the application and recommendation forms can be found on the “ Elective Selection Info LMS 24/25 SY” Google Doc or contact Ms. Younker for more information.

ALL poems are due to Ms. Fujiki TODAY at midnight for the Lawson Poetry contest.  You can email them or drop them off at the library.  If you want Ms. Fujiki to enter your poem into the National contest as well, you need to fill out the entry form and turn that form in as well.  The form needs to be signed by your parent.  You can also take a screenshot and email it to Ms. Fujiki.

After Friday you can still enter the National contest by emailing your poem directly to the American Library of Poetry.

2nd period teachers. Please submit your spirit day forms before brunch today. They were emailed to you at the end of the first period.

Monday, April 29, 2024 

Entrepreneur Night Registration DUE Apr 30! Sign up to be a seller today! The slots are filling up to be a seller at the upcoming Entrepreneur Night.  Don't miss out and register today!

Reminder to all students who selected the Yearbook class as your elective for next year and filled out an application, you MUST get a Teacher recommendation submitted by this Friday May 3. The link for the recommendation form can be found on the “ Elective Selection Info LMS 24/25 SY” Google Doc or contact Ms. Younker for more information.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 

Attention Students!  Come to the field Wednesday at lunch to play 3 legged soccer.  Candy prizes and participation prizes will be given.  See you there!

Entrepreneur Night Registration DUE TODAY!  Sign up to be a seller today! The slots are filling up to be a seller at the upcoming Entrepreneur Night.  Don't miss out and register today!

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Attention Students!  Come to the field at lunch to play 3 legged soccer.  Candy prizes and participation prizes will be given.  See you there!

Reflection Awards Winners! Please come to the library tomorrow, May 2nd, at 12:45 to receive your award. Congratulations on your hard work!

A Disney Story cast party is next Tuesday 5/7 from 3:15-4:45 in the orchestra room (25). All cast and crew members are invited. Snacks will be provided.

Thursday, May 2, 2024    

Reflection Awards Winners! Please come to the library TODAY, May 2nd, at 12:45 to receive your award. Congratulations on your hard work! 

A Disney Story cast party is next Tuesday 5/7 from 3:15-4:45 in the orchestra room (25). All cast and crew members are invited, and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP using the Google Form that was sent out on ParentSquare.

The Lawson Latest (school newspaper) will have a meeting tomorrow during lunch in room 11. Our first assignments will be given during the meeting, so come with ideas on articles that can be written for our first edition! Please get your lunch and go to room 11 as quickly as possible.

Friday, May 3, 2024-   

A big congratulations to the Lawson Advanced Band on their outstanding performance at the California Music Educators Association Festival at Fremont High School last Saturday. The band performed three pieces for a panel of music adjudicators and sight read a piece of music they have never seen for the first time to their best ability. All four judges unanimously agreed that they deserve a Unanimous Superior rating, the highest rating possible. Congratulations!!!

The Lawson Latest (school newspaper) will have a meeting today during lunch in room 11. Our first assignments will be given during the meeting, so come with ideas on articles that can be written for our first edition! Please get your lunch and go to room 11 as quickly as possible.

 

Monday, March 4, 2024   

Attention all of Mrs. Oani’s qualifying basketball free throw shooters: please come to the gym at lunch TODAY with your lunch to see if you can beat the staff!

Attention all Homework Club students! Due to the library being closed from 2/29 through 3/8 for voting, homework club will take place in the following rooms (show this slide while reading the rooms):

3/4 - Room 11 (Ms. Younker’s room)

3/5 - Room 16 (Ms. Sparacino’s room)

3/6 - Room 19 (Mr. Henderson’s room)

3/7 - Room 11 (Ms. Younker’s room)

Reminder to all awesome Lawson Lightning Students: If you see trash, please pick it up.  All drains lead to the oceans and most of the wrappers on our food are made of plastic.  We don’t want these to end up at sea and contributing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Lawson Orchestras and Choirs will be performing on Wednesday, March 6 and the Lawson Bands will be performing on Thursday, March 7. All concerts are free and start at 5:30PM at the Event Center. The Chamber Orchestra, Dynamics Choir and Advanced Band will be showcasing their Disney Performance at this concert before they leave for their Disneyland performance next Thursday. See you there!

Musical rehearsal for Tuesday:

Music in room 3: 3:15-4:00 Be Our Guest (all); 4:00-4:30 Hakuna Matata (Timon, Simba, and Pumbaa)

Dance in room 54: 3:15-4:30 I’ll Make a Man

Stress is an inevitable part of our lives, especially during times of change. Stress can't be eliminated completely, however, by understanding and addressing stressors, it can help manage some of the impacts of stress. If you want to learn more about managing stress, our counselors will be hosting a stress management and academic success workshop on Friday March 8th during lunch in the zen-den. Space is limited; therefore, there will be sign-up flyers posted around campus.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Lawson Orchestra and Choir Concert is today! It starts at 5:30PM at the Event Center. The Chamber Orchestra and Dynamics Choir will give a preview of their Disney performance. Admission is free. See you there!

Musical rehearsal for Wednesday:

Dance in room 54:

3:15-3:45 Heigh Ho (7 dwarves only)

There will be no Strategic Game Club today as the Library and Community Room are being used for a voting center. The club will resume next Wednesday.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Bravo to the Lawson Orchestras and Choirs on their wonderful performance yesterday. The Lawson Band concert is this evening! It starts at 5:30PM at the Event Center and admission is free. 

The Beginning and Intermediate band will be performing a wide variety of music including some inspired by outer space and trains. The Advanced Band will be showcasing their Disneyland performance at this concert, featuring music from Star Wars, Jungle Book and La La Land with cinematics. It is going to be epic and you will not want to miss it!!!!

Musical rehearsal for Thursday:

Dance in room 54: 3:15-4:30 Be Our Guest (all)

Thanks to all the Staff and Students who came and participated in the Basketball Shooting Contest.  The Staff had the highest score in 30 secs, so they took the “W” and remain undefeated this school year!

Friday, March 8, 2024 

Students!  Don’t forget that Daylight Savings starts on Sunday Morning!  We jump ahead one hour!  

Remember to read your digital books and enter into the library contest for a chance to win the latest Amulet book.  Forms can be turned in to Ms Fujiki next Monday - Thursday.  You can even show her a book you are reading by Thursday on your ipad to get a raffle ticket.  If it is after school, you need to email a screenshot of the book you are reading from your ipad.  The drawing will take place at brunch on Friday March 15.

 

Monday, March 11, 2024  

Musical rehearsal for Monday:

Dance in room 54: 3:15-3:45 I’ll Make a Man (all)

If you are able to stay a few minutes after rehearsal to try on your costume, please plan to do so. We will schedule another time for those that need to leave right after.

Don’t forget to read your digital books and Turn in your forms today to enter into the library digital contest for a chance to win the latest Amulet book.  You can fill out a form in the library or send it via email to Mrs. Fujiki Monday - Thursday.  You just need to show her a book you are reading on your ipad by Thursday to get a raffle ticket.  If it is after school, you need to email a screenshot of the book you are reading from your ipad.  The drawing will take place at brunch on Friday March 15.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024  

The library will be used for a meeting after school, so homework club TODAY will be in room 11.

Chahar Shanbe Suri, also known as the Festival of Fire, is a prelude to Nowruz celebrated on the eve of the last Tuesday night before the New Year. It involves various customs, with the most notable being jumping over bonfires while reciting a traditional rhyme. This act symbolizes leaving behind the darkness of the past year and welcoming the light and warmth of the new year. People also engage in other activities like banging on pots and pans to ward off evil spirits, fireworks, and feasting with family and friends.

Come by the library and show Ms. Fujiki the ebook you are reading or have read in the last week to get a ticket to win the latest Amulet book.  One ticket per book.

Musical rehearsal for Tuesday:

Music in room 3: 3:15-3:30 Reflection (Mulan and Mushu); 3:30-4:00 When You Wish (all)

Dance in room 54: 3:15-4:30 Prince Ali (all)

SPRING Movie Club - Movie Club has Sprung for Spring!

Food, yes?  Movies, yes?  Food and movies, yes?  Food and movies at school?  If yes, join the Spring session of Lawson Movie Club in Room 18 this Thursday, March 14 for our first movie (shhhhh...all movies are a surprise).  Bring your lunch and get ready to meet some friends who also have an appreciation for chillin' to a good film. On movie days, while the room will be open immediately, the movie will start five minutes after the lunch bell, so hurry on over.   The maximum number of students admitted for each movie session will be set at 32.    Hope to see ya there!

Important Note:  Prior to this Thursday’s club meeting, you will need to come by Room 18 to pick up a hard-copy permission slip to be signed by a parent allowing you to view PG rated movies.  The parent signed permission will be your ticket to be admitted into the room each time we meet for Movie Club.  Again, no signed permission slip, no entry. 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024  

Musical rehearsal for Wednesday:

Dance in room 54: 3:15-4:00 True Love (all)

SPRING Movie Club - Movie Club has Sprung for Spring!

On movie days, while the room will be open immediately, the movie will start five minutes after the lunch bell, so hurry on over.   The maximum number of students admitted for each movie session will be set at 32.    Hope to see ya there!

Important Note:  Prior to this Thursday’s club meeting, you will need to come by Room 18 to pick up a hard-copy permission slip to be signed by a parent allowing you to view PG rated movies.  The parent signed permission will be your ticket to be admitted into the room each time we meet for Movie Club.  Again, no signed permission slip, no entry. 

Do you enjoy creating art? Are you interested in participating in the district wide art contest and possibly winning money? The 2024 Lucretia Van Horn Art contest is currently accepting submissions from all Middle Schools in Cupertino District! The theme for this year’s contest is “Resilience”. If you are interested in participating please pick up an entry form from Mrs. Rosales in room 4 or from the front office. All art must be submitted with an entry form. Art work must be 2D, which can include mediums like painting, drawing, scratch art, colored pencil, oil pastel, collage, and many more. No digital artwork or 3D sculpture accepted. Please join the Google Classroom h65gely for full guidelines and contest rules.  Artwork must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Rosales by April 10th in Room 4. Have fun and get creative! 

Thursday, March 14, 2024 

This is the last day to participate in the Library Digital Contest.  Show Ms. Fujiki the ebook you are reading and get a raffle ticket for a chance to win the latest Amulet book.

Please stay off the high jump mats at the end of the track during brunch and lunch.  The high jump mats are to be used during PE classes only. 

SPRING Movie Club STARTS TODAY - Movie Club has Sprung for Spring!

Food, yes?  Movies, yes?  Food and movies, yes?  Food and movies at school?  If yes, join the Spring session of Lawson Movie Club in Room 18  starting today for our first movie (shhhhh...all movies are a surprise).  Bring your lunch and get ready to meet some friends who also have an appreciation for chillin' to a good film.  

On movie days, while the room will be open immediately, the movie will start five minutes after the lunch bell, so hurry on over.   The maximum number of students admitted for each movie session will be set at 32.    Hope to see ya there!

Important Note:  Prior to this Thursday’s club meeting, you will need to come by Room 18 to pick up a hard-copy permission slip to be signed by a parent allowing you to view PG rated movies.  The parent signed permission will be your ticket to be admitted into the room each time we meet for Movie Club.  Again, no signed permission slip, no entry. 

Save the date! Lawson’s spring musical, A Disney Story, will be on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th from 6:00-7:30pm. Stay tuned for more information…tickets will go on sale next week. 

Don’t forget that Monday is our next spirit day!  Wear green or any other St. Patrick day accessories to get points for your homeroom!  

Friday March 15, 2024   

Come to the library and find out who won the Library Digital Contest and who will be the first to read the latest Amulet book.

The 2024 Lucretia Van Horn Art contest is currently accepting submissions from all Middle Schools in Cupertino District! The theme for this year’s contest is “Resilience”. If you are interested in participating please pick up an entry form from Mrs. Rosales in room 4 or from the front office. All art must be submitted with an entry form. Art work must be 2D, which can include mediums like painting, drawing, scratch art, colored pencil, oil pastel, collage, and many more. No digital artwork or 3D sculpture accepted. Please join the Google Classroom h65gely for full guidelines and contest rules.  Artwork must be completed and turned in to Mrs. Rosales by April 10th in Room 4. Have fun and get creative! 

Save the date! Lawson’s spring musical, A Disney Story, will be on Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th from 6:00-7:30pm. Stay tuned for more information…tickets will go on sale next week.

Don’t forget that Monday is our next spirit day!  Wear green or any other St. Patrick day accessories to get points for your homeroom!  

Tuesday, March 19, 2024  

Middle Ages Day is coming for all seventh graders on Friday, March 29th! That is two weeks away. Please come up with a middle ages themed costume to wear. If you wear a costume, you won’t have to dress out for P.E! You are going to be grouped by your Core Class and will earn points for your class that will culminate in a tournament, so get into the spirit. More information is coming soon. 

Want to learn more about different careers? Need a starting place to figure out what you want to do in the future? The counselors will be holding a Career Exploration Workshop this Friday, March 22 in the Zen Den at Lunch. Sign up on the flyers around campus, or in the link sent out! 

The Iranian New Year, called Nowruz, starts on March 19 at 8 PM this year. It's a time when people celebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings. Families clean their homes and decorate a special table with meaningful items. They come together to share joy, hope, and good wishes for the year ahead. It's a happy time to cherish traditions and look forward to a bright future.

Musical rehearsal for Tuesday:

Music in room 3: 3:15-4:00 Princess Love Trio

Dance in room 54: 3:15-4:30 Prince Ali (all)

(If you are in both numbers, start with Mr. Stern in the music room. If you have a costume for Prince Ali, please start bringing those to Miss Lee or Mrs. Wynnell this week.)

A Disney Story musical tickets are on sale now! Performances will be on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th at 6:00pm in the Event Center. Come watch your friends sing, dance, act, and play live music! They have been working hard these past few months and are excited to share this production with you. Your homeroom teacher will post the link for you in Google Classroom.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024  

The results  of the Wear Green Spirit Day participation are as follows:  1st place is shared by Mrs. Jackson and Ms. Wilson with 30 points, 2nd place is share by Mrs. Cipriano, Mrs. Galletta, and Ms. Orlando and Ms. Yazdi  with 25 points, and 3rd place goes to Ms. Lee’s class with 20 points.  Keep up the good work!  

The Strategy Game Club will meet today at lunch in the Community Room behind the library. All are welcome. 

Musical rehearsal for Wednesday:

Orchestra rehearsal in room 26 from 3:15-4:30

A Disney Story musical tickets are on sale now! Performances will be on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th at 6:00pm in the Event Center. Come watch your friends sing, dance, act, and play live music! They have been working hard these past few months and are excited to share this production with you. Your homeroom teacher will post the link for you in Google Classroom.

Color Clash is just around the corner and the points have been updated.  Currently blue is in the lead with 1,103 points, followed closely behind by purple with 1090 points.  Green is in a strong place with 947 points, followed by red and yellow who are neck-and-neck at 905 and 900 points.  This is still any color’s game to win as the week of Color Clash will find teams earning points for competitions, challenges, and spirit.  We won’t know who’s won the crown until the Color Clash Assembly.  Be on the lookout for updates from our WEB leaders.  

Thursday, March 21, 2024  

Musical rehearsal for Thursday:

Finale blocking and stumble through: The entire cast is needed for today’s rehearsal. We will need everyone in order to block the finale. Then we will begin running the entire show in order. If you have lines, they should be memorized by next Tuesday’s rehearsal. Everyone should have their song lyrics memorized as well.

Do you play a Band or Orchestra Instrument? If you do, you might be a great fit for Band and Orchestra next year! Students who are interested should contact Mr. Stern or Mrs. P to find out more about joining Band or Orchestra. If you have taken at least 2 years of private lessons and wish to audition for the Advanced Band or Chamber Orchestra, see Mr. Stern or Mrs. P (Room 25 and 26) or email them for the audition music and more information. Any music student will be able to direct you to the music teachers. 

Did you know the easiest and fastest way to put yourself in a good mood is to express gratitude to someone else? If you believe that we should spread kindness like confetti, then maybe the Kindness Krew is for you. Mrs. Jackson is looking for 6th and 7th graders who wish to be the Captains of Kindness-- a team of students who will meet once a week at lunch to plan schoolwide activities and opportunities to spread kindness. If you are curious about this new club, please come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at lunch in Room 22. This is for current 6th and 7th grade students only.

Friday, March 22, 2024 

Musical performers, remember that your lines and song lyrics should be memorized by Tuesday. Our plan is to run through the entire show without scripts or music sheets. We will have a line reader available, in case you forget a line or song lyric.

Color Clash is just around the corner and the points have been updated.  Currently blue is in the lead with 1,103 points, followed closely behind by purple with 1090 points.  Green is in a strong place with 947 points, followed by red and yellow who are neck-and-neck at 905 and 900 points.  This is still any color’s game to win as the week of Color Clash will find teams earning points for competitions, challenges, and spirit.  We won’t know who’s won the crown until the Color Clash Assembly.  Be on the lookout for updates from our WEB leaders.  

Attention 6th and 7th graders. Do you want to spread more kindness and joy around campus? If you believe that kindness costs nothing but means everything, then maybe the Kindness Krew is for you. Mrs. Jackson is looking for current 6th and 7th grade students who wish to be the Captains of Kindness--a team of students who will meet once a week at lunch to plan school wide activities and opportunities to spread kindness. If you are curious about this new club, please come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at lunch in Room 22. This is for current 6th and 7th grade students only.

Attention 6th and 7th graders! It’s elective selection time! The counselors will be sharing elective information and elective forms TODAY after 3pm. The form can only be accessed through your school email and only ONE submission is allowed. Please read the information in the elective form carefully because once you submit your elective form, no changes can be made. If you have any question please email us by last name alpha:

Maria Espinoza -espinoza_maria@cusdk8.org (last names A-L)   Denise Hall - hall_denise@cusdk8.org (last names M-Z) 

The Library Digital Book Reading Challenge ended last week and the winner was 6th grader Pragya G.  Congratulations Pragya!  For all those who participated, Ms. Fujiki had a participation prize for you. If you have not picked your prize up, please go see Ms. Fujiki.  Stay tuned for the next Library contest.

 

Monday, March 25, 2024  

Attention 6th and 7th graders. If you are curious about the new Kindness Krew Club, please come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at lunch in Room 22. This is for current 6th and 7th grade students only.

 Middle Ages Day is coming this Friday! Do you have your costume ready? Are you ready to compete in some Medieval Games like axe throwing and archery? Does your Core class have a name yet? Do you have a shield or crest? Time is running out…..

Attention 6th and 7th graders! It’s elective selection time! The counselors will be sharing elective information and elective forms TODAY after 3pm. The form can only be accessed through your school email and only ONE submission is allowed. Please read the information in the elective form carefully because once you submit your elective form, no changes can be made. If you have any question please email us by last name alpha:

Maria Espinoza -espinoza_maria@cusdk8.org (last names A-L)   Denise Hall - hall_denise@cusdk8.org (last names M-Z) 

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 

Today at lunch is the Kindness Krew Captain informational meeting at lunch in Room 22. If you are interested in this new club, and a 6th or 7th grader, Mrs. Jackson looks forward to meeting you.

Musical rehearsal for Tuesday:

Stumble through in room 25, the orchestra room. The entire cast is needed for today’s rehearsal and all remaining rehearsals. Everyone should have their lines and song lyrics memorized by today. We will be off book for the rest of our rehearsals. Please remember to bring in your Prince Ali costumes to Miss Lee or Mrs. Wynnell this week. 

Come to the Marshmallow Toss Noon time activity on Wednesday, March 27th. Check out this video explaining how to play.

Attention students!  This is the last week to buy a Lawson yearbook.  We are NOT ordering extras so get your order in today!  See the flyers around campus to get the QR code.  The cost is $50.00.  Get your orders in before March 31st.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024   

Musical rehearsal for Wednesday:

Make a Man dance rehearsal at lunch in room 54. Pick up your lunch and then make your way to the dance room.

Remember that all students should not be eating on the blacktop (basketball courts, tennis courts, and 4 square courts), tennis courts, or the track and field. This is to keep those spaces clean and safe to use for activities in PE class, brunch and lunch, and after school. 

Attention students!  This is the last week to buy a Lawson yearbook.  We are NOT ordering extras so get your order in today!  See the flyers around campus to get the QR code.  The cost is $50.00.  Get your orders in before March 31st.

Come to the Marshmallow Toss Noon time activity on Wednesday, March 27th. Check out this video explaining how to play.

The counselors prepared a video to share with you on how to locate the counselor’s website which includes several resources such as elective information, mental health resources and much more! 

Thursday, March 28, 2024 

Musical rehearsal for Thursday:

Stumble through in room 25, the orchestra room. Our plan is to run through the entire show today, so please come prepared and be ready to go. All costume pieces need to be brought in to Miss Lee by tomorrow.

Remember that all students should not be eating on the blacktop (basketball courts, tennis courts, and 4 square courts), tennis courts, or the track and field. This is to keep those spaces clean and safe to use for activities in PE class, brunch and lunch, and after school. 

The CUSD Lucretia Van Horn art contest is going on! If you are interested in participating please pick up an entry form from Mrs. Rosales in Room 4 or the front office for contest rules and instructions. This year’s theme is “Resilience”. First place prize is $250, second place, $100, and third place $50.  Please join Google Classroom h65gely if interested in participating. All submissions are due by April 10th to Room 4, Mrs. Rosales. Have fun and get creative! 

Friday, March 29, 2024  

Musical rehearsal for Saturday:

Please read: Our Q2Q tech rehearsal is tomorrow from 10:00am-2:00pm. All performers must attend! Wear comfortable clothes you can dance in, wear the shoes you’ll be performing in, and bring lots of water. A pizza lunch will be provided. 

The CUSD Lucretia Van Horn art contest is going on! If you are interested in participating please pick up an entry form from Mrs. Rosales in Room 4 or the front office for contest rules and instructions. This year’s theme is “Resilience”. First place prize is $250, second place, $100, and third place $50.  Please join Google Classroom h65gely if interested in participating. All submissions are due by April 10th to Room 4, Mrs. Rosales. Have fun and get creative! 

Spring clean up & maintenance time for your school iPad:

1. Students’ Google drive is limited to 30G.   Backup any needed to keep files, photos, movies,etc.  to your personal devices as needed. Then delete the  file from your Google Drive.  

2. Remove any unused apps. 

3. Your iPad needs to be at iOS 16.x or higher.  Run the available software update.

4. Use only the Apple charger given to you with the iPad.  We had many incidents where non-Apple chargers caused damage to the iPad hardware.

Monday, February 5, 2024 

Hey Lawson Lightning!  Friday, February 9th is our next social here at school!  Pre-sold tickets for entry are $3.00 and can be purchased starting TODAY at brunch in front of room 17.  Without a pre-purchased entry ticket, you will be asked to leave campus then come back in to purchase your ticket. Pre-purchase your boba at the same time for $5.00.  Pick your flavor: brown sugar or passion fruit boba. Boba is only available through pre-purchase! Both Entry Tickets and Boba ticket sales end on Thursday!

The Teacher Vs.Student Dodgeball game has been moved to February 16th, 2024. Look for future announcements next week explaining how to sign up.

Check out this video from our counselors: National School Counselor Week  

Singing Valentines go on sale tomorrow in the Quad! $1 to send a card and a song to your friends. This is a great way to celebrate your friendship!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024  

Today’s Musical Rehearsal is

From 3:15 to 3:45 in Room 3, the Choir room. We will be rehearsing “Be Our Guest” 

The Teacher Vs. Student Dodgeball activity has been moved to February 16th, 2024. This activity will take place in the gym and is a 15 v 15. Sign ups for students will take place outside the Library from February 12th - 13th. You write your full name, student ID, and your grade on the pieces of paper provided and put it into the raffle box. You will be emailed if you are selected. 

Still haven’t bought your 2024 yearbook? Time is running out! 

Singing Valentines are on sale today in the Quad during Brunch and Lunch! $1 to send a card and a song to your friends. This is a great way to celebrate your friendship! 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024  

Singing Valentines are on sale today in the Quad during Brunch and Lunch! $1 to send a card and a song to your friends. This is a great way to celebrate your friendship! 

Musical Rehearsal for today is 

3:15 - 3:45 True Love's Kiss (Giselle and Prince Edward only); 3:45-4:30 (Shang only) 

Thursday, February 8, 2024  

Today is the last day to pre-purchase Boba or your entry ticket to tomorrow’s Social!  If you don’t have a pre-purchased ticket, you will be forced to leave campus, then wait in a line outside to get back in for the  social.  Get your tickets today!  Pre-purchased food tickets will be on sale tomorrow at brunch only!

The social is a movie Themed party.  There won’t be an actual movie. There are activity rooms with games, and lots of delicious food.  No butter beer will be available.

Still haven’t bought your 2024 yearbook? Time is running out! 

The Teacher Vs. Student Dodgeball activity has been moved to February 16th, 2024. This activity will take place in the gym and is a 15 v 15. Sign ups for students will take place outside the Library from February 12th - 13th. You write your full name, student ID, and your grade on the pieces of paper provided and put it into the raffle box. You will be emailed if you are selected. 

Musical Rehearsal Today is 

The Wishing Trio (Cinderella, Ariel, and Pocahontas) for Music and Blocking

Choreography for Hakuna Matata (Pumbaa, Timon, Simba, and the Ensemble) in the Dance Room (Rm 54)

Check out this video from our counselors: National School Counselor Week  

Friday, February 9, 2024  

Signups for The Teacher Vs. Student Dodgeball game will begin on Monday 2/12  Sign ups for students will take place outside the Library from February 12th - 13th. You write your full name, student ID, and your grade on the pieces of paper provided and put it into the raffle box. You will be emailed if you are selected. 

Still haven’t bought your 2024 yearbook? Time is running out!

Check out this video from our counselors: National School Counselor Week  

Food tickets for today’s social can be pre-purchased today at brunch only. These food tickets will be sold only to those students who have pre-purchased their entry tickets.  Food tickets can also be purchased at the social!!! 

We are looking forward to a great time at today’s Movie Themed Social!  Students who have pre-purchased their social tickets and boba will receive a wristband during 7th period today.  Teachers will pass them out and allow students to leave a few minutes early to bring their backpacks to rooms 27, 28, or 29. All students must drop off their backpacks before going to the social!  Once your backpack is dropped off, you can start the party!

If you did not pre-purchase a social ticket, you will leave the campus through gates 1, 2, and 5.   You will then come back around and go through Gate 3, purchase your ticket and drop your backpack!  

 

Monday, February 12, 2024  

Today is the last day to get your Singing Valentines in the Quad during Brunch and Lunch! $1 to send a card and a song to your friends. This is a great way to celebrate your friendship! 

Calling all language enthusiasts--don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to embark on your lifelong adventure in linguistic learning! Join Cupertino High School at their upcoming Language Fair, where you'll discover the beauty and richness of Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish and find out more about the language courses offered at Cupertino High School!  The language fair will be on Friday the 16th during lunch in the quad. 

Musical Rehearsal today is for the Orchestra in Room 26 (Band Room) 3:15pm to 4:30pm

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 

Musical Rehearsal for Tuesday : Music in the Choir Room (Rm 3)

3:15 to 4:00 I’ll Make a Man Out of You - All: Shang, Mulan, Ling, Chein Po, Yao, Mushu, Ensemble

Choreography in Dance room (Rm 54)

Be Our Guest - All: Lumiere, Chip, Mrs. Potts, Ensemble

Homeroom classes!  This week we are having a homeroom competition to decorate your classroom doors in examples of Kindness!  Design and create a creative display on the outside of your Homeroom class door by Lunch this Friday to win spirit points!  

Don’t forget to wear your Valentine’s Day colors (pink, red, purple, or heart accessories) for tomorrow’s Spirit Day!  Show your spirit and fill the school with your Valentine’s Day excitement.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 

Happy Valentine’s Day Lawson! Teachers! Please count up your students wearing Red, pink and or purple or rocking some Valentine’s accessories for today’s Spirit Day!

The Strategy Game Club will meet today at lunch in the Community Room behind the library. All are welcome. 

Musical Rehearsal for Wednesday: Musical Rehearsal today is for the Orchestra in Room 26 (Band Room) 3:15pm to 4:30pm

Attention soccer players. Today at lunch you need to pick up your soccer uniform. Go to Mr. Butler’s room (room #31) at lunch.

Thursday, February 15, 2024    

If you are in the ensemble for Bare Necessities and are available after school today, please come to room 54 at 3:15 to try on costumes.

New Library Contest!  Starting Friday FEB 15 - MARCH 10, read a digital book on SORA, ABDO, Epoint, or our digital magazines and get a raffle ticket for each book you read.  The winner will receive the NEWEST Amulet Book:  Book #9 which has just been released Feb 7.  The more tickets given out, the more books I will award.  Pick up an entry card in the library on Friday or it will be available on my library google classroom.  You just need to show me you opened or downloaded a book via in person or a screen shot.  Forms can be turned in in person or via email.

Homeroom classes, keep working on those Kindness door decorations. They need to be completed and will be judged tomorrow at lunch!

Friday, February 16, 2024  

Be sure to check out a book to read over the February break!  Lots of new titles in the library.  Also a heads up that the library and community room will be closed from Thursday, Feb 29, the week you return to Friday March 8 so you will only be able to request books or print from the library door.  The patio will be open to ipad use for homework only.

Homeroom classes, today is the last day for the Kindness door decorating homeroom competition!  They need to be completed and will be judged today at lunch!

Don’t forget to charge your iPad fully each night to bring to school each day.  Please use only the Apple iPad charger that was given to you with the iPad.  We have several incidents where a generic charger short circuit the iPad and the charger pin break inside the charger socket.   

Write down your iPad passcode if you have one set on your iPad and keep it somewhere safe.  We tend to forget the passcode after a long holiday break.  

Have a great Winter Break!

Monday, February 26, 2024    

Come to the quad tomorrow at lunch for the Caterpillar Relay noontime.  Check out this video explaining how to do it!

Here are the winners for the Kindness/ Valentine Door Decorating Contest:  

Tuesday, February 27, 2024   

If you have been chosen as a Homeroom representative, please come to the fitness room on Thursday, February 29th at lunch. We will have our first meeting there  along with the official cabinet members. Homeroom teachers who have not yet filled out the form for representatives, please make sure to do so as soon as possible.

The library will be closed starting Thursday Feb 29.  You will need to request books online or by filling out a form from the front of the library.  You will be able to use your ipads only in the library patio and only for school work.   Please come by the library Monday - Wednesday to look at our latest books and check them out before the shutdown.  You can still check out books but you will need to request them after Wednesday.  Also remember the Digital Library contest.  Read a digital book and get a raffle for the newest Amulet book!

Musical rehearsal for Tuesday: Choreo in room 54:

3:15-3:45 Be Our Guest, 3:45-4:30 I’ll Make a Man

Music in room 3: 3:15-3:45 Bare Necessities: 3:45-4:15 Mrs. Potts

If you are in the Bare Necessities ensemble and have not tried on your costume yet, please plan to stay 15 minutes after your rehearsal from 3:45-4:00 to try on your costume.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Come to the Simon Says Noon time activity on Thursday, February 29th. More information will be coming soon. 

Musical rehearsal for Wednesday: Music and blocking in room 3: 3:15-3:40 Genie; 3:40-4:00 Jas, Ali, and Carpie; 4:00-4:30 Shang

Students who are performing in the musical, make sure you are checking the rehearsal schedule on Google Classroom as some updates have been made.

Attention all Homework Club students! Due to the library being closed from 2/29 through 3/8 for voting, homework club will take place in the following rooms (show this slide while reading the rooms):

2/29 - Room 11 (Ms. Younker’s room)

3/4 - Room 11 (Ms. Younker’s room)

3/5 - Room 16 (Ms. Sparacino’s room)

3/6 - Room 19 (Mr. Henderson’s room)

3/7 - Room 11 (Ms. Younker’s room)

Reminder to all awesome Lawson Lightning Students: Please be kind, considerate, and keep our campus clean.  

The Strategy Game Club will meet today at lunch in the Community Room behind the library. All are welcome. 

Thursday, February 29, 2024 

Musical rehearsal for Thursday: Music in room 3: 3:15-4:00 Prince Ali; 

Dance in room 54: 4:00-4:30 I’ll Make a Man

Reminder to all awesome Lawson Lightning Students: As you walk to your destination, please be mindful of other students and classrooms.  

Come to the Simon Says Noon time activity today, Thursday, February 29th at lunch in the quad.  Candy prizes will be given.

Friday, March 1, 2024 

Attention all of Mrs. Oani’s qualifying basketball free throw shooters: please come to the gym at lunch Monday March 4th with your lunch to see if you can beat the staff!

Reminder to all awesome Lawson Lightning Students: If you see trash, please pick it up.  All drains lead to the oceans and most of the wrappers on our food are made of plastic.  We don’t want these to end up at sea and contributing to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 

The library is closed all day including brunch and lunch from today till Friday March 8.  You may use the patio area for ipad use, school work only.  If you need to print or would like to check out a book, you will need to go to the library front door to order a book or print.  Ms. Fujiki will get it for you.  You can also use the Researcher app to put a book on hold and she will pull it off the shelf for you to pick up.  Also be sure to look at the digital resources and enter the digital library contest.

 

Monday, January 8, 2024  

Welcome back everyone!  Hopefully you were reading during the break and keeping a record of the books you read for the Lawson Library. Forms are on the library google classroom site or your ELA teacher sites.  Turn in your forms on Jan 16.  You get a raffle ticket for each book you read.

Tuesday, January 9. 2024 

Thank you to all the families that donated items to the Music@Lawson Goodwill fundraiser. The truck was ¾ full! The workers were impressed with the donations. Despite the rain, the community support was felt and appreciated. Thank you all for your support in making this a success!

A Disney Story Cast and Crew - rehearsals start today! Please join us in room 25, the orchestra room, where we will go over expectations, read through the script, and answer any questions. We will all meet together to start, then crew members will split up and meet with their crew lead teachers. Students who are acting and performing on stage, remember to turn in your permission slips.

Homework club is coming to Lawson beginning Tuesday, January 16 in the library! Stay tuned for more information!

Wednesday, January 10, 2024  

Homework club is coming to Lawson beginning Tuesday, January 16 in the library! Stay tuned for more information!

Come to the quad today at lunch for the Cup Stacking Noontime!  Candy Prizes will be given.

Teachers! We need you for the Teachers Vs. Student Dodgeball game on 1/26.  If you are able to play, please respond to the the email sent inquiring about it.  Thank you!

Come play your favorite strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). All are welcome. 

Thursday, January 11, 2024  

Do you play piano? Would you like to play in one of the orchestra or choir classes next year? 

Pianists for choir do not have to sing and will have class time to practice. Interested students need to audition with Mr. Stern. Interested students should join the Piano Auditions Google Classroom:  275e2s for more information and audition process. See Mr. Stern with questions. Auditions need to be completed by Feb 1st. 

Attention students!  The Homework Club is coming! 

Friday, January 12, 2024  

Yosemite students!  Please watch for future announcements regarding your hiking group meetings!  The first meetings start Tuesday at lunch. The following meet on Tuesday, January 16, 2024:

Incense Cedars Room 38

Prairie Falcons Room 55

Cooper’s Hawks Room 31

Tuolumne Grove Room 16

Fallen Monarch Office Conference Room

Grizzly Giants Room 22

Don’t forget all Lawson students! This is the last week to read your books and fill out the Lawson Library challenge form.  The form is available through your Language Arts google classroom, on the Library Google classroom and in person in the library.  Forms can be turned in on Tuesday in person in the library or via email but everyone needs to come in to get their raffle tickets.  Tickets will be distributed Tuesday and Wednesday.  The prize drawings will be held at brunch on Friday Jan 19.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024  

Do you play piano? Would you like to play in one of the orchestra or choir classes next year? 

Pianists for choir do not have to sing and will have class time to practice. Interested students need to audition with Mr. Stern. Interested students should join the Piano Auditions Google Classroom: 275te2s (updated) for more information and audition process. See Mr. Stern with questions. Auditions need to be completed by Feb 1st.  

Today is the due date for the Lawson Library Reading Challenge.  Drop off or email your forms to Ms. Fujiki today.  Everyone needs to come into the library to pick up your raffle tickets.  A box will be available Tues - Thurs to put your tickets in.  Winners will be chosen on Friday 19 at brunch.  You can win up to two prizes.

Yosemite students!  The following hiking groups meet today at lunch!

Incense Cedars Room 38

Prairie Falcons Room 55

Cooper’s Hawks Room 31

Tuolumne Grove Room 16

Fallen Monarch Conference Room

Grizzly Giants Room 22

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

The following hiking groups will meet today, at lunch!

Calif. Black Oaks Room 38

Sugar Pines   Room 31

Yosemite Falls    Conference room

Coyotes    Room 52

Yosemite Millipedes     Room 22

Tarantulas    Room 6

Starting in February your student Google Drive account will be limited to 30G.

It is important that you stay within the 30G size limit in order to access or upload any of your school files.  

To check for your Google Drive usage go to drive.google.com. To maintain within 30G either delete any unused file or back them up to your personal drive or devices.

The counselors are sharing reminders of expectations that must be followed in the zen-den!

The Homework Club is open and available Monday through Thursday afterschool from 3:05-4:05.  All are welcome.

If you turned in your Reading Challenge to Ms Fujiki in person or by email, please come into the library to pick up your raffle tickets.  You have till Thursday to put them in the raffle boxes.  Prize winners will be chosen on Friday at brunch.  Good luck everyone!

Thursday, January 18, 2023

The following hiking groups will meet today, Thursday, at lunch:

Gray Foxes    Room 48

Sierra Pseudo Scorpions    Room 12

Sierra Redwoods    Room 30

Acorn Woodpeckers    Conference Room

Bobcats    Room 47

Musical Rehearsals today are for Heigh Ho and Unbirthday in room 25 (orchestra room). If you are in these numbers, please check the rehearsal schedule to see what time you are called.

All Reading Challenge participants, today at lunch is the last day to put in your raffle tickets.  Tomorrow all participants are invited to come to the library at brunch where the winners will be chosen.  Tables at the front will be reserved for you.  Please come as soon as possible.  Other seats are available for students to watch or to study but the winner selection will come first.

Friday, January 19, 2024  

Attention all students! Homework Club is held IN the Lawson Library, not in the area outside the library. Please make sure that if your parents believe you are staying for Homework Club, you are actually in Homework Club in the library. Homework club runs Monday through Thursday from 3:05-4:05

 

Monday, January 22, 2024  

Come to the Musical Hats noontime on Wednesday at lunch!  Candy prizes will be given.

Welcome to the week of the Great Kindness Challenge - This week, all across Cupertino, all across California, all across the United States of America, and all across the world….students are taking the Great Kindness Challenge! The Great Kindness Challenge started 13 years ago with just 3 schools in California and now there are over 20 million students in 40,000 schools and 115 countries participating in The Great Kindness Challenge! 

The Great Kindness Challenge? It’s simple! Your period 2 teacher will give you a copy of the kindness checklist. From today until Friday, we challenge YOU and your family to do as many kind acts at school and home as possible. (Kindness Challenge Video) During the Kindness Challenge, a chalk Path of Kindness will be created by students and LMS staff during lunch breaks throughout the week. Kind quotes, wisdom, and drawings to share with fellow students and staff will make up the path. We invite every student to contribute to this path. Let’s inspire each other! Today the path will start at gate 2 and move in the direction of the blacktop.

Homework Center is open Monday-Thursday this week from 3:05-4:05!  You must go to the library and stay until the end.  Come in and get your work done and some extra help if necessary!

Tuesday January 23, 2024  

‘No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted,’ said the Ancient Greek storyteller, Aesop. Our Great Kindness Challenge continues for its second day. Your challenge of the day is to surprise a friend, teacher, LMS staff member, or parent with a kind note. Also, be sure to add to the chalk Path of Kindness. Be creative and add kind quotes, wisdom, and drawings to share with fellow students and staff. Lawson artists here is an opportunity to create a kindness themed mural with friends or solo. Fill a rectangle on the path with creativity and kindness. The path starts at gate 2. (Science of Kindness video) 

Musical Rehearsals today are for Mowgli, Baloo, and Sleeping Beauty in room 25 (orchestra room). Please check the rehearsal schedule to see what time you are called. If you are ever confused about the rehearsal schedule, please reach out to Miss Lee or Mr. Stern.

Wednesday January 24, 2024     

The Dalai Lama teaches: ‘Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.’ Our Great Kindness Challenge is in its third day! How much kindness are you ready to share and receive today? Your challenge of the day is to help another person. Have you seen the Path of Kindness yet? Come join us at lunch to add a kind quote, drawing and wisdom to the path. Happy Wednesday!

There will be no Strategy Game Club today. The club will resume next week. 

Thursday January 25, 2024      

Have you ever thought: ‘Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing?’  Mother Teresa actually thought this. Here comes the fourth day of our Great Kindness Challenge. Your challenge for the day is to say thank you or express gratitude to someone with kindness. The Path of Kindness needs your inspirational drawings and words of wisdom. Come add to the path this lunchtime. Ms Natalie has chalk to share. (Color Your World With Kindness.)

Musical Rehearsals today are for the True Love’s Kiss ensemble in room 25 (orchestra room). Please check the rehearsal schedule to see what time you are called.

Friday January 26, 2024    

Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh has some wisdom to share: ‘ A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.’ Today is our final day of the Great Kindness Challenge. Your challenge today is to complete your checklist and turn it in to your period 2 teacher. 

You have the opportunity to nominate an act of kindness that touched you during the Kindness Challenge and record this via a Google form. The most touching of these will be placed in a draw and four students will be awarded a $25 Amazon gift card each. Prize winners will be announced next week. This is the last lunchtime to add to our Path of Kindness. Come marvel at the work of art created by our LMS community.

 (The final Kindness Challenge video: Kindness Begets Kindness.)

Monday, January 29, 2024   

Congratulations to our Library Reading Challenge winners:

Olivia W, Laiba K, Iris W, Siyona A, Rackshana P K, Nira S, and Arhadh A.  We had nearly 40 students participate and a total of 452 books read.  Prizes included a book of your choice, a book from Ms. Fujiki’s collection, a poster or a prize from the Library Treasure box.

Come to the quad on Tuesday for the Chopstick Challenge!  Test your chopstick skills and win candy prizes!  

Tuesday, January 30, 2024  

Attention Lawson girls’ basketball players. If you are interested in trying out for the girls’ basketball team, please come to an informational meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, at Brunch in the Fitness Room.

Today’s Musical Rehearsals are -

Choreo in Room 54 (Dance Room)

True Love's Kiss - All (Giselle, Edward, and Ensemble)

Music in Room 3 (Choir Room)

3:15-3:35 Reflection (Mulan only)

3:35-4:10 Hakuna (Timon, Pumbaa, Simba only)

4:10-4:30 Be Our Guest (Lumiere only)

Wednesday, January 31, 2024   

Attention Lawson boys’ soccer players! If you are interested in trying out for the boys’ soccer team, please come to an informational meeting tomorrow at Brunch in the Fitness Room.

Congratulations to the amazing Lawson musicians who auditioned and got accepted into California All-State and All-Northern Honor Ensembles 

Arnav G, Yuna S, Adeline F, Kiera O, Vaiybhav C, Claire Y, Bojun Y, Stella K and Lindsey L.

The All-Northern Honor Band musicians had just given a wonderful performance at the University of the Pacific (Stockton), and the All-State Honor Students will be performing at the music educator’s conference in Sacramento with some of the best musicians in the state. Bravo and good luck!

Thursday, February 1, 2024  

Musical Rehearsal Schedule for Today 

Music in Room 3 (choir room)

3:15 - 4:30 Unbirthday Song (Mad Hatter, March Hare, Dormouse)

Choreography in Room 54 (Dance room)

3:15-4:00 Bare Necessities (Baloo, Mowgli, jungle animals)

4:00-4:30 Hakuna Matata (Timon, Pumbaa, Simba)

*dancers, please note that the choreography times have slightly changed from the original schedule

Singing Valentines will be delivered on Feb. 14th by the choir students. The choir students will begin sales next week on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Come with your friends’ 2nd and 4th period teachers. $1 for a card that you can add a personal message to and a song delivery. 

Still haven’t bought your 2024 yearbook? Time is running out! 

Friday is our first Spirit Day of the new semester!  Come to school wearing Pajamas to earn points for your homeroom.  You need to be obviously dressed up in pajamas or other sleep accessories to earn the point

Friday, February 2, 2024 

Hey Lawson Lightning!  Friday, February 9th is our next social here at school!  Pre-sold tickets for entry are $3.00 and can be purchased starting Monday at brunch in front of room 17.  

Without a pre-purchased entry ticket, you will be asked to leave campus before coming back in.  Get your tickets next week!

Pre-purchase your boba at the same time for $5.00.  Pick your flavor:  brown sugar or passion fruit  boba.  First come first serve as we may run out of stock!  Boba is only available through pre-purchase!  

The Teacher Vs. Student Dodgeball activity has been moved to February 16th, 2024. Look for future announcements next week explaining how to sign up.

The choir students will begin sales next week on Tuesday, Feb. 6. For Singing Valentines.  They will be delivered on Valentine’s Day to 2nd and 4th period classes.

THANK YOU to all students who participated in the Kindness Challenge. You made LMS a more positive and caring place to be.  We all felt how a little kindness can make our world a better place.  Of the 196 reflections on acts of kindness submitted last Friday, 4 have been chosen.  The winners of the Kindness Challenge Amazon gift cards  are: Jeremy C, Anika B, Adhrit B, Nivisha, G - Please see Ms Natalie in the counseling office at brunch today. 

In celebration of national school counselor week, our counselors will be holding a kindness rock painting event everyday next week in the zen-den during lunch

Advanced Cooking is at it again. We are raising funds to help support Lawson PTA and all they do for our school. Starting next week, Tuesday, February 6th, tickets will be sold for our fabulous Valentine’s Cookie-Grams. Come on by to Room 1 during Brunch to purchase a custom designed and wrapped iced Valentine cookie on a stick. Along with the cookie, you get a card that you can use to send a customized message to someone you care about. Each Cookie-Gram will cost $3. Buy one for your bestie, your favorite teacher, someone at home, or even send one anonymously! All pre-purchased Cookie-Grams will be delivered to the recipient’s 7th period teacher on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14th! Thank you in advance for supporting Advanced Cooking and Lawson’s PTA!  

 

Monday, December 4, 2023  

AMC 10B results have now been shared with your Math teacher. Please check-in with your Math teacher to find out your individual score.

AMC 8 participants only: Only students who signed up for AMC 8 earlier in the year have received the invitation link. Please check your school email and follow the link to finish registration.

Cheer Club will be meeting today at lunch in the Exercise Room. Eat your lunch outside and then come join us afterwards. We will continue to learn more cheers and create choreography together.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Auditions for the Lawson Musical begin after school today. If you have signed up for a time slot today, please come to the Orchestra room (room 25) at least 5 minutes before your audition time to get signed in. A student will be present to practice choreography while you are waiting for your dance audition.

Come out to the Pass the Present noontime activity tomorrow at lunch in the quad. All are welcome and candy prizes will be given to participants.  The winner gets a special present!

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Come out to the Pass the Present noontime activity tomorrow at lunch in the quad. All are welcome and candy prizes will be given to participants.  The winner gets a special present!

Come play your favorite strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). Chess champions and beginners are welcome. We’ll happily teach you any of the games. 

Thursday, December 7. 2023  

Music@Lawson is hosting a Goodwill Donation Fundraiser on Sunday, December 17. A Goodwill truck will be parked in the Merritt Drive staff parking lot from 9AM-2PM. Families are welcome to drop off their items during that window. This is a great opportunity for families to clean out and donate their household items (and e-waste) for a good cause. The more the donations, the more successful the fundraiser. Please see the list of Acceptable Items on the flyers posted around campus. 

The second day of musical auditions is today after school. Please come to the Orchestra room (room 25) at least 5 minutes before your audition time. All on-stage performers must sing and dance at auditions, but the monologue is optional. Please practice choreography with our student helper while you are waiting for your dance time slot.

Friday, December 8, 2023  

Music@Lawson is hosting a Goodwill Donation Fundraiser on Sunday, December 17. A Goodwill truck will be parked in the Merritt Drive staff parking lot from 9AM-2PM. Families are welcome to drop off their items during that window. This is a great opportunity for families to clean out and donate their household items (and e-waste) for a good cause. The more the donations, the more successful the fundraiser. Please see the list of Acceptable Items on the flyers posted around campus.

Monday, December 11, 2023      

The Lawson Orchestra and Choir will be performing their Winter Concert tomorrow, Tuesday December 12, and the Band will perform on Wednesday, December 13. The concerts are free and start at 5:30 PM for Orchestra and Band, 6:30PM for Choir at the Event Center. The concert will highlight some winter and festive holiday tunes. Hope to see you there!

As we get ready for the holidays, don’t forget to read.  The Lawson Library Reading Challenge is ongoing.  Keep a record of what books you have read from Thanksgiving to Jan 16.  For every book you read, you will get a raffle ticket to try to win a prize.  Prizes include a book of your choice, a Scholastic poster, and other things.  Forms can be found with your ELA teachers or in the library or on the library google classroom.

Come to the quad on Wednesday for the Ornament Relay noontime activity!  Test your balancing skills and win candy prizes.  All are welcome!

Tuesday, December 12, 2023   

The Lawson Orchestra and Choir will be performing their Winter Concert today at 5:30 PM. 

AMC 8 participants only: Students who signed up for AMC 8 earlier in the year have received an invitation link. Please check your school email and follow the link to finish registration. Math teachers have sent reminders on google classroom but we still have students who have not completed registration yet. Please please take care of it ASAP! If you don’t complete the registration you cannot participate in AMC8. If you have any questions please contact Ms.Zhu in Rm#34 or Ms.Wilson Rm#21. 

Wednesday, December 13, 2023   

The Lawson Winter Band Concert is this evening at 5:30PM. 

Attention 8th graders. Tomorrow will be the last Yosemite student meeting for the year. Please make your way to the gym at lunch. Grab your lunch and go to the gym.

Thursday, December 14, 2023    

Today is the final Yosemite meeting of the year. 8th graders that are attending the trip need to go to the gym at lunch. Get your lunch and make your way to the gym.

Attention Lawson Lightening!   Tomorrow is the last spirit day of the Semester!  Come to school in your HOLIDAY wear!  Wear an ugly sweater, a santa hat, a headband or light up necklace.  Dress up to represent any Winter Holiday to win points for your homeroom class!  Remember, in order to get points for this day, your clothes/ accessories must obviously show that you are dressed in holiday apparel!  

Friday, December 15, 2023     

MathCounts class will still be meeting in room 19.  Mrs. Wynnell will be running it since Mr. Chen is out.  Please be on time. Thank you. 

2nd Period Teachers!  Please count up your Holiday Wear Students and fill out the form sent this morning before Brunch.  Please remember that in order to get points for this day, your clothes/ accessories must obviously show that you are dressed in holiday apparel!  

Music@Lawson is hosting a Goodwill Donation Fundraiser on Sunday, December 17. A Goodwill truck will be parked in the Merritt Drive staff parking lot from 9AM-2PM. Families are welcome to drop off their items during that window. This is a great opportunity for families to clean out and donate their household items (and e-waste) for a good cause. The more the donations, the more successful the fundraiser.

Please see the list of Acceptable Items on the flyers posted around campus.

Mrs. Oani’s winning Basketball Free Throw shooters, please come to the gym Monday at lunch to try and beat the staff. Get your lunch and come to the gym ASAP on Monday. Goodluck!

Today at the beginning of lunch, the Lawson Choirs will perform a Holiday favorite in the quad. Come check it out! 

Monday December 18, 2023 

Mrs. Oani’s winning Basketball Free Throw shooters, please come to the gym today at lunch to try and beat the staff. Get your lunch and come to the gym ASAP today. Good luck!

The Library Reading Challenge is going on right now.  Keep a record of all the books you have been reading from Thanksgiving to Jan 16.  The form should be on your ELA teacher’s google classroom or on the library google classroom.  There are printouts in the library you can pick up as well.  You can read any book or ebook from the Lawson library or public library. For each book, you will get a raffle ticket.  You might win a book of your choice, a book from Ms. Fujiki’s collection, a poster, a prize from Ms. Fujiki’s treasure box and more. You have till Wednesday to check out books to read over the break so come to the library! Good luck!

Tuesday, December 19, 2023  

Attention Sixth Graders! You should have received an email from your WEB leader regarding the WEBBIE lunch today! Please check your respective WEB Google classroom.Please meet your WEB leader at the spot they have asked you to meet them.Let’s hope it doesn’t rain during lunch today. But please go meet your WEB leaders during lunch today! If you need to pick up lunch from the cafeteria, please pick up your lunch and then meet your WEB leader. This is an opportunity for you to have lunch with your WEB group and socialize. You will receive a Surprise Holiday treat!

Wednesday Dec 20, 2023  

Last day to check out books from the Lawson Library for reading over the break.  Be sure to fill out the form to participate in the Reading Challenge.  We have a few openings for library helpers in January.  Come by the library during brunch or lunch if interested.  The openings will go fast so come early.

Thank you to all students who auditioned for the Lawson musical! The cast and crew lists have been posted on Google Classroom. If your availability has changed and you can no longer participate, please let us know ASAP.

Students write down your iPad passcode if you have one set up and your Google account password, keep it somewhere safe in case you forget it after a long holiday break.   Just a head up starting in 2024 your student’s Google drive size is limited to 30G.  

 

Monday, November 6, 2023    

Attention 8th graders! Tomorrow is our November Yosemite meeting. This is the meeting in which you will be choosing your cabin group. It is very important that you attend the meeting in the gym at lunch. Pack your lunch and come to the gym at the start of lunch.

Mrs. Oani’s 2nd and 4th period volleyball teams, please remember to come to the gym today at lunch to challenge the staff. Get your food first, and head ASAP to the gym. 

Coming your way soon is the Advanced Cooking class’s second PTA fundraiser! So, be on the lookout for more information about the what, when, and the where so you can pre-purchase your next sweet treat and be a supporter of Lawson’s PTA! Afterall, they do so much for us, so let’s do something for them! 

Come to the quad on Wednesday for the M&M toss noontime!  Everyone is welcome.  Candy prizes will be given.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023   

Today is our November Yosemite student meeting. It is very important that you attend the meeting in the gym at lunch. Bring your lunch to the gym at the start of lunch.

Friendly reminder: please do not stand on the stairs while waiting for brunch or lunch to end. You may stand near the bottom of the stairs, but do not block them. Also, you should not be starting to walk up the stairs until after the bell has rung. Students are not allowed on the second floor during brunch or lunch unless they have special circumstances arranged with a teacher. 

Wednesday, November 8, 2023  

Congrats to the staff who won the volleyball game vs Mrs. Oani’s period 2nd and 4th period 8th grade teams! It was a really close game, but the staff came out victorious. Thanks to everyone who played, helped, and came to watch and cheer on the players.

Come to the quad  today for the M&M toss noontime!  Everyone is welcome.  Candy prizes will be given.

Any 8th grader that needs to swap out their old iPad, please come by room 13 to do so. 

Come play your favorite Strategy board games today at lunch in the community room (behind the library). 

Thursday, November 9, 2023  

Veteran’s Day is November 11th. We take the day to thank Veterans in the United States.  There will be no school tomorrow as it is the day Veteran’s day is observed.  Have a great weekend!

Any 8th grader that needs to swap out their old iPad please come by room 13 during 1st, 2nd periods and after lunchtime to 3:30p.m.  to do so.   Ms. Hoang’s office is closed today from 10:30am. - noon & at lunchtime. 

All grader if you put a passcode on your iPad please write it down & keep it somewhere safe.  Do the same with your Google account password, after a weekend or holidays we tend to forget them.

Attention all Cross Country participants! We are doing a retake of the team photo on Tuesday, November 14 at the start of brunch. Please meet immediately at the start of brunch at the bleachers that are up against the gym wall facing toward the basketball courts. Leave your backpacks away from the bleachers.

Come out to the quad today,  November 9th, at lunch, for the paper airplane obstacle course. Prizes will be given to winners and participants.

Monday, November 13, 2023 

Come to the quad on Wednesday for the Water Bottle Flip Championship!  Test your bottle flipping skills and win candy prizes!  

Today is the last day to pre-purchase your candy coated pretzels, so come to Room 1 at Brunch, and support the PTA! Each bag of 3 large pretzels costs $5, and all proceeds go to the PTA! For every bag you buy, you also get a raffle ticket that gives you a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Thank you in advance for your support! 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the thankful grams sold by Leadership have been postponed.  Look for them in the future!  

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 

Lawson Lightning!  Please continue to respect our school.  Pick up your trash after you eat, and keep working on your personal responsibility to make our school a better place.

Congratulations to the PTA Reflections contest winners.  Winners will be contacted with details regarding their award certificates and celebration. The winner list will be posted on the Reflections posters around the school. Congratulations to all our students who participated!  

Attention all Cross Country participants! We are doing a retake of the team photo on Tuesday, November 14th at the start of brunch. Please meet immediately at the start of brunch at the bleachers that are up against the gym wall facing toward the basketball courts. Leave your backpacks away from the bleachers.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023  

Come to the quad today at lunch for the Water Bottle Flip Championship!  Test your bottle flipping skills and win candy prizes!  All are welcome.

Come play your favorite Strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). Beginners welcome. We’ll happily teach you the games. 

Everyone will be participating in the Turkey Trot on Friday after our rally assembly.  It may be cold out, so don’t forget to bring a jacket/ sweatshirt!  Gobble Gobble!

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Everyone will be participating in the Turkey Trot on Friday after our rally assembly.  It may be cold out, so don’t forget to bring a jacket/ sweatshirt!  Gobble Gobble!

Cheer Club: Students who are cheering during Friday’s Turkey Trot, please come to the Exercise Room at lunch to practice. Eat your lunch outside first, then join us afterwards.

Please see the following video about the upcoming Musical “A Disney Story” auditions and other specific jobs students can participate in for the musical. Please see Mr. Stern or Miss Lee if you have any questions. 

Friday, November 17, 2023 

Students remember to go to your 2nd period class after lunch today!  You will be heading to the assembly with your homeroom teacher!  

Grade by grade you will start the route in front of room 5 and follow the arrows around the school, through the parking lot, around the front of the school, around the track, and then finally end on the blacktop. Will you be the winner?  See you there!

Students if you put a passcode on your iPad please write it down and keep it somewhere safe.  Do the same with your Google account password, after a holiday break we tend to forget them.

Students have been asking about the next Library Contest so here it is!  The NOV-JAN LIBRARY READING CHALLENGE.  Read books from Nov 18-Jan 16 and receive a raffle ticket for each book you read.  The book can be an ebook, graphic novel, audio book, hard copy, from any library.  You will need to fill out a Reading Log found on the Library google classroom or with your ELA teacher.  Turn your form in on Jan 16 and receive your tickets.  You will have a choice on what prizes you want to try to win.  There will be a book of your choice, a poster and more that you can win.  Start the Thanksgiving break off with a good book to read!  Good luck everyone!

 

Monday,  November 27, 2023 

Season #3 after school sports starts next Monday. Boys volleyball and Girls soccer tryouts will start on Monday December 4th. Tomorrow we will have an informational meeting at brunch in the Fitness Room. If you are interested in playing boys volleyball or girls soccer please come at the beginning of brunch.

Thank you to all of you that purchased hand-dipped chocolate covered pretzels as part of the second PTA Advanced Cooking fundraiser! We appreciate your support! With your purchase you received a green raffle ticket tucked inside your treat bag. One lucky ticket has been drawn, and we have a winner!! If your ticket number is 972239, you have won a $25 Amazon gift card! Go to the office with your ticket in hand to claim your prize! And, congratulations from Advanced Cooking! 

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday at lunchtime in Rm 25 (the orchestra room) for those with questions about the Musical. This will be open to anyone interested in any aspect of participating in the musical (crew, actors, and musicians). 

Tuesday, November 28, 2023  

Just a reminder:  Thank you to all of you that purchased hand-dipped chocolate covered pretzels as part of the second PTA Advanced Cooking fundraiser! We appreciate your support! With your purchase you received a green raffle ticket tucked inside your treat bag. One lucky ticket has been drawn, and we have a winner!! If your ticket number is 972239, you have won a $25 Amazon gift card! Go to the office with your ticket in hand to claim your prize! And, congratulations from Advanced Cooking! 

Come out to the quad for the Tic Tac Toe noontime tomorrow, Wednesday,  November 29th! Get ready to test your skills, there will be participation prizes and big candy prizes for the winners. Good luck and We hope to see you there.  

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Come out to the quad for the Tic Tac Toe noontime today, November 29th! Get ready to test your skills, there will be participation prizes and big candy prizes for the winners. Good luck and We hope to see you there.  

There will be an informational meeting today at lunchtime in Rm 25 (the orchestra room) for those with questions about the Musical. This will be open to anyone interested in any aspect of participating in the musical (crew, actors, and musicians). 

Come play your favorite strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). Beginners welcome. We’ll happily teach you the games. 

If your homeroom is raising money for the Adopt-A-Family  Community service, all presents should be purchased and ready to be picked up from classrooms by Friday, December 8th. 

Thursday, November 30, 2023

If you would like to practice the musical audition dance or have any questions, please come to room 52 during lunch today. We will go over the choreography with the music. Remember, videos are posted on Google Classroom so you can practice on your own as well. See you at auditions next week!

Friday, December 1, 2023 

If your homeroom is raising money for the Adopt A Family Community service, all presents should be purchased and ready to be picked up from classrooms by Friday, December 8th. 

AMC 10B results have now been shared with your Math teacher. Please check-in with your Math teacher to find out your individual score.

AMC 8 participants only: Only students who signed up for AMC 8 earlier in the year have received the invitation link. Please check your school email and follow the link to finish registration.

This Sunday is the last day to sign up for girls’ soccer and boys’ volleyball tryouts. Tryouts will be starting on Monday. Please have your parents go to valleyal.org and complete the tryout form.

 

Monday, Oct 2, 2023  

Movie Club: Food, yes?  Movies, yes?  Food and movies, yes?  Food and movies at school?  If yes, join the brand new Lawson Movie Club in Room 18 this Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6 for our first movie (shhhhh...all movies are a surprise).  Bring your lunch and get ready to meet some friends who also have an appreciation for chillin' to a good film.  

Important Note:  Prior to this Thursday’s club meeting, you will need to come by Room 18 to pick up a hard-copy permission slip to be signed by a parent allowing you to view PG rated movies.  The parent signed permission will be your ticket to be admitted into the room each time we meet for Movie Club.  No signed permission slip, no entry. 

Robotics Club : Robotics Club meets Wednesdays after school for about 45 minutes! We will have supplies to start building simple circuits and robots, and work our way up to programming more complex machines! Our first meeting is this Wednesday, October 4th in room 48. 

Strategy Board Game Club: Come play your favorite Strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room. You’ll be able to play chess, Pentago, Clue, Checkers, Othello, Battleship, Mastermind, and more..

Come to the quad at lunch on Wednesday for the Pictionary Noontime!  Test your drawing skills and win candy prizes!  Participation prizes will also be given.  See you Wednesday!  All are welcome.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023  

Lawson Movie Club in Room 18  this Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6 - Bring your lunch and get ready to meet some friends who also have an appreciation for chillin' to a good film. No entry without the signed parent permission slip.

Robotics club meets Wednesdays after school for about 45 minutes! We will have supplies to start building simple circuits and robots, and work our way up to programming more complex machines! Our first meeting is this Wednesday, October 4th in room 48. 

Strategy Board Game Club - every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). 

In order for our school to have the funds necessary to provide fun opportunities and specific supplies, we need your help! Please have your parents make a donation to the PTA so that our school can continue to provide these experiences.  Remember the Sweet Rewards contest is still on and we have a long way to go to meet our goal! 

Wednesday, October 4, 2023    

Thanks to those who have donated to the Sweet Rewards Fundraiser for the PTA.

From your donations so far we were able to:

- kick off the school year with a cool welcome to the students

- fund resources for the new Read 180 program

- purchase brand new shirts for WEB

- fund ancient artifacts projects

- fund science dissection projects 

- provide lunch to all staff on their return to school

- fund the PTA Reflections art program 

- fund an assembly

Attention Lawson!  We  kicked off our holiday fundraiser on Monday, Oct 2nd.  It is packed with goodies and prizes!  The packet was sent home on Monday with details.  Make sure to follow the steps in the packet to get started.  

Tomorrow is the PTA sponsored Family Night!  Come to the blacktop tomorrow from 5-7 to enjoy food trucks, games and activities and a chance to check out the Book Fair with your family!  See you there!

Come to the quad at lunch TODAY for the Pictionary Noontime!  Test your drawing skills and win candy prizes!  Participation prizes will also be given. All are welcome.

Thursday, October 5, 2023 

Movie Club: Lawson Movie Club in Room 18  STARTS TODAY with our first movie. Bring your lunch and get ready to meet some friends who also have an appreciation for chillin' to a good film.  

The movie will start five minutes after the lunch bell, so hurry on over.   The maximum number of students admitted for each movie session will be set at 32.  Important Note: The parent signed permission slip will be your ticket to be admitted into the room.  Again, no signed permission slip, no entry. 

Attention Lawson!  We  kicked off our holiday fundraiser on Monday, Oct 2nd.  It is packed with goodies and prizes!  The packet was sent home on Monday with details. Make sure to follow the steps in the packet to get started.  If Lawson meets it’s goal in sales, Mrs. Leary will dye her hair maroon in honor of Lawson!  Let’s get to selling!

Tonight, from 5-7 is the PTA’s Family Night!  Come and enjoy food trucks, activities and games, and a chance to bring family members to the Book Fair!  We will have a special raffle for books purchased at the evening Book Fair.  One ticket per book.  Monday’s winner is  Olivia W in Ms. Neale’s class.  Tuesday’s winner is Siddharth S in Ms. Wynnell’s class.

Every book you buy at the Book Fair gets 1 raffle ticket for a chase to win $10 Scholastic Dollars to use at the Book Fair.  Congratulations Olivia and Siddharth!  Don’t forget to come in at brunch and lunch!  New books and goodies have arrived!

Attention 7th & 8th grade girls volleyball players. The last day to sign up for tryouts will be this Sunday October 8th. Tryouts start Monday right after school in the gym.

Attention all cross country runners! Today is team photo day at lunch! Eat your lunch quickly and meet at the bleachers by the track no later than 1:10! Don’t miss your chance to be in the yearbook!

Lawson will have a wrestling program this season! Wrestling is a co-ed, non cut sport and we encourage anyone interested to sign up and be part of the team. Once you enroll in the team, you will receive a confirmation email. Please visit valleyal.org and click on the register now link below the picture of a soccer ball.  The last day to sign up is this Sunday, 10/8. If you have any questions, please email or see Mr. Jensen.

Friday October 6, 2023 

A Big Thank you to all the families and students who visited the Book Fair at last night’s Family Event.  Today at lunch is the last day to come to the in person Book Fair.  You can still order books on the Online Book Fair so if you didn’t find the book you wanted, order it online.  The online Fair goes till Oct 12.  Wednesday’s Book Fair winner is Prathmesh B from Ms. Neale’s class.  Please go to the Book Fair and see Ms. Fujiki for your $10 Scholastic Dollar prize.  Thank you students, teachers, parents and staff for making this Book Fair a smashing success!

In order for our school to have the funds necessary to provide fun opportunities and specific supplies, we need your help! Please have your parents make a donation to the PTA so that our school can continue to provide these experiences.  PTA is asking that each family donate $250.00 so that they can continue to support Lawson’s activities and school!  Remember the Sweet Rewards contest is still on and we have a long way to go to meet our goal!  We  kicked off our holiday fundraiser on Monday, Oct 2nd.  It is packed with goodies and prizes!  The packet was sent home on Monday with details.  

Make sure to follow the steps in the packet to get started.  If Lawson meets it’s goal in sales, Mrs. Leary will dye her hair maroon in honor of Lawson!  Let’s get to selling!

Attention 7th & 8th grade girls volleyball players! The last day to sign up for tryouts will be this Sunday October 8th. Tryouts start Monday right after school in the gym.

Lawson will have a wrestling program this season! Wrestling is a co-ed, non cut sport and we encourage anyone interested to sign up and be part of the team. Once you enroll in the team, you will receive a confirmation email. Please visit valleyal.org and click on the register now link below the picture of a soccer ball.  The last day to sign up is this Sunday, 10/8. If you have any questions, please email or see Mr. Jensen.

The counselors have fully opened the Zen-Den for students during lunch!
 

Monday, October 9, 2023 

Hello Lawson Students! The counselors have fully opened the Zen-Den for students during lunch! 

In order for our school to have the funds necessary to provide fun opportunities and specific supplies, we need your help! Please have your parents make a donation to the PTA so that our school can continue to provide these experiences.  PTA is asking that each family donate $250.00 so that they can continue to support Lawson’s activities and school!  Remember the Sweet Rewards contest is still on and we have a long way to go to meet our goal! 

Attention Lawson!  We  kicked off our holiday fundraiser last week.  It is packed with goodies and prizes!  The packet was sent home on Monday with details.  Make sure to follow the steps in the packet to get started.  If Lawson meets it’s goal in sales, Mrs. Leary will dye her hair maroon in honor of Lawson!  Let’s get to selling!

Come to the Quad at lunch on Wednesday for the Paper Airplane Scavenger Hunt!  Candy prizes will be given to both the winners and to participants!  See you there!

Thank you everyone for a great Book Fair!  Congratulations to our Thursday Book Fair winner:  Sahan C from Mr. Entous’ class and our Family Night Book Fair winner:  Anish D from Ms. Galletta’s class!

Reflections contest is coming to a close.  Please make sure you submit your entries by Oct 13. If you need more information, check the library google classroom, come into the library and get info or check with your teachers.  Good luck everyone!

If you are interested in applying for the Student Council remember your application video is due by Wednesday at 3:05PM  no late applications will be accepted. 

Come play your favorite Strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). Beginners welcome. We’ll happily teach you the games. You’ll find chess, Pentago, Clue, Othello, Battleship, Mastermind, and more. Additional chess sets can be borrowed from the library and used in the club.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Strategy Board Game Club on Wednesdays in the community room at lunch.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 

Attention Students!  Please keep reminding your parents about the $250.00 donation.  We really need everyone to help keep our programs running!  Thank you so much for your attention and support!

The PTA sponsored Holiday Fundraiser selling wrapping paper and cookies ends on Friday!  Contact your relatives and friends to sell sell sell!!!!  Mrs. Leary is ready to dye her hair if we meet our goal!  

If you are interested in applying for the Student Council remember your application video is due by Wednesday at 3:05PM  no late applications will be accepted. 

The PTA Reflections contest ends on Friday!  Get your entries in.  Here is the website with information and how to enter: https://www.samlawsonpta.org/programs/reflections

Wednesday October 11, 2023   

Come play your favorite Strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). 

The Word of the Day is “Yearbook” Buy your yearbook now for only $50.

If you are interested in applying for the Student Council remember your application video is due today at 3:05PM!!  No late applications will be accepted. 

Thursday October 12, 2023  

Hey Cookie Lovers! The cookie selling dates have been confirmed! Ticket sales will begin tomorrow, Friday, October 13th, at Brunch in Room 1, and continue the following Monday and Tuesday! Each cookie will cost 2 dollars, and all proceeds will go to support the PTA…who basically funds all of us! And, for every cookie you buy, you get a chance to win a $25 gift card! By the way, we will only be pre-selling our cookies…that way we know how many to bake! Cookies will then be delivered to your 7th period teacher on Thursday, Oct. 19th, who will hand them out at the end of the day! Join us in supporting the PTA and buy yourself a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie…or more! 

Winners of the September Fantasy Contest will be posted on the library wall on Friday.  Winners can pick up their posters at brunch or lunch on Friday.

All Reflections entries are due tomorrow Friday Oct 13.  Submit your entries online.  Contact Ms. Fujiki if you need more information or check with your teachers.

Movie Club meets today in Room 18 at lunch.  For NEW movie club members, be sure to bring the REQUIRED parent signed permission slip for entry.  Hope to see old and new members soon!

Friday October 13, 2023  

Hey Cookie Lovers! Ticket sales for cookies will begin today, Friday, October 13th, at Brunch in Room 1, and continue Monday and Tuesday! Each cookie will cost 2 dollars, and all proceeds will go to support the PTA…who basically funds all of us! And, for every cookie you buy, you get a chance to win a $25 gift card! By the way, we will only be pre-selling our cookies…that way we know how many to bake! Cookies will then be delivered to your 7th period teacher on Thursday, Oct. 19th, who will hand them out  at the end of the day! Join us in supporting the PTA and buy yourself a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie…or more! 

The September Fantasy Library contest winners are posted on the library wall.  Please come by the library during brunch or lunch to pick up your posters.  Everyone, please come by and read all the great reviews posted in the library.

Today is the final day to turn in all your PTA Reflections contest entries.  You need to submit them online.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Fujiki.

The Teacher Versus Student Basketball has been postponed to Tuesday, October 17. If you are Interested in playing against your teacher during lunch for a 5 v 5 basketball game, Sign up TODAY  during brunch and lunch in the library. REMEMBER! There are 5 players and 5 subs including a coach on each side, so there are only 11 SPOTS TO SIGN UP FOR.  People will be chosen randomly and you will be mailed today if you have been chosen to play, so don’t forget to write your student ID and your full name with your grade in the sign up paper. SEE YOU THERE!!!

 

Monday October 16, 2023    

Attention 8th graders going to Yosemite! Tomorrow will be our monthly Yosemite meeting at lunch. Bring your bagged lunch to the gym. Only three months left until we leave for Yosemite.

Hey Cookie Lovers! Ticket sales for cookies continue at Brunch in Room 1, today and Tuesday! Each cookie will cost $2, and all proceeds will go to support the PTA…who basically funds all of us! And, for every cookie you buy, you get a chance to win a $25 gift card! These will be pre-sold and delivered Thursday at the end of the day! Join us in supporting the PTA and buy yourself a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie…or more! 

Our PTA Holiday Fundraiser ends today! Get your orders today, Oct 16, to cash in on your rewards. Orders will be shipped out the week of Thanksgiving, just in time for holiday gifts!

Come to the quad on Wednesday October 18th for the Limbo Noontime!  See how low you can go! Get candy prizes for participation, or a big prize as the limbo champion. Hope to see you there! 

The food drive has started! Collect any canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, canned beans, dried beans, boxed cereal, and white or brown rice that you have at home. These donations will help the people who are struggling to make ends meet in Silicon Valley. Your support and donations are crucial to preventing homelessness and hunger in our community. This is a homeroom competition so your donations count toward your homeroom points! You have till the 24th to bring your food.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

Attention 8th graders going to Yosemite. Today will be our monthly Yosemite meeting at lunch. Bring your bagged lunch to the gym. Only three months left until we leave for Yosemite

Last call for all you Cookie Lovers! Come to Room 1 today at Brunch to buy a cookie and help the PTA! Each yummy chocolate chip cookie is $2, and all proceeds go directly to support the PTA! Your pre-purchased cookies will be delivered to your 7th period class this Thursday, October 19th. And, don’t forget, for every cookie you buy, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a $25 gift card! So, come out today and support the PTA! 

Come to the quad on tomorrow, October 18th, for the Limbo Noontime!  See how low you can go! Get candy prizes for participation, or a big prize as the limbo champion. Hope to see you there! 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Attention Students!  Tomorrow Lawson will be conducting the Earthquake/ Disaster Drill.  There will be a modified schedule for the drill.  Please make sure you are here for the start of 2nd period which starts at 8:50! It is very important you are not tardy!  See you ON TIME tomorrow morning! Thanks!

Come to the quad on today, October 18th, for the Limbo Noontime!  See how low you can go! Get candy prizes for participation, or a big prize as the limbo champion. Hope to see you there! 

We have a few openings for being a library helper.  If you signed up on the waiting list and are still interested in being a volunteer, please come to the library today at lunch.

Bring in the donations to the Canned Food Drive to your homeroom classes! This is a homeroom competition counting cans/ boxes per student.  Bring in canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meat, canned beans, dried beans, boxed cereal, and white or brown rice that you have at home.   Help to feed the hungry.

Tonight is the first music concert of the school year! It is the debut concert of our Advanced Choir: Dynamics and will also feature the Advanced Band and Chamber Orchestra. It will feature some spooky pieces and some familiar songs. The Chamber Orchestra will combine forces with the Advanced Band for a special presentation. The free event is tonight at 5:30pm in the Event Center. 

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Thank you to all of you that pre-purchased your chocolate chip cookies for our PTA fundraiser! Later today, your cookies will be delivered to your 7th period classes. Once you get your hands on the yummy treats, be sure to hang on to the TICKET that is packaged inside your cookie! One LUCKY winner will be drawn and announced in the morning announcements…so stay tuned, and hold on to those chances to win! 

 

Monday October 23, 2023  

Come to the quad on Wednesday, October 25th for the Halloween candy toss. Find a partner and try to toss the candy into your partner’s bucket. Whatever you catch, you can keep. Don’t miss out. 

WEB leaders, you have a meeting TODAY  at lunch in room 46.  

Mr. Hoffman will be DJing at the social on Friday!  Look at your Homeroom Google Classroom for a music request form!  

Friday is our first Social! It begins right after school!  Entry tickets are $3.00 and Boba tickets are $5.00!  Boba will be pre-order only and tickets will be sold on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at brunch in front of room 17.  Get your tickets in advance so that you don’t have to leave campus and wait in the line to get back in!  

Tuesday, October 24, 2023  

The American History essay is due October 31,2023 so you have little over a week to complete your essay.  This year all essays need to be submitted via email and the top sheet needs to be the new form they provided.  More information is in the library and on the library google classroom. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Fujiki.  Lawson students are great essay writers and win almost every year so please submit your essays. The theme is Stars and Stripes forever.

Friday is our first Social! It begins right after school!  Get your tickets in advance so that you don’t have to leave campus and wait in the line to get back in!  

Wednesday October 25, 2023   

Come play your favorite Strategy board games every Wednesday at lunch in the community room (behind the library). You’ll find chess, Pentago, Clue, Othello, Battleship, Mastermind, and more. Beginners welcome. We’ll happily teach you the games. Chess champions come and find your match. Additional chess sets can be borrowed from the library and used in the club.Looking forward to seeing you at the Strategy Board Game Club today in the community room at lunch.

Come out to the quad on Thursday, October 26 for the paper airplane obstacle course. Prizes will be given to winners and participants.

Support our PTA by enjoying a slice or two at MOD Pizza in Cupertino tomorrow! 20% of your bill goes to help our Lawson PTA  Order online through the MOD app or website using code: MODGIVES20 or show the flyer in the restaurant

Thursday, October 26, 2023   

Tomorrow  is our first Social! It begins right after school! Today is the last day to pre-purchase entry and Boba tickets.  Entry tickets are $3.00 and Boba tickets are $5.00!  Buy tickets at brunch in front of room 17.  Get your tickets in advance so that you don’t have to leave campus and wait in the line to get back in!  

Food tickets will be for sale at brunch tomorrow, but only for those that have pre-purchased their entry tickets!

Mathcounts team members - please note that the practice this Friday has been canceled due to the Social. Our next practice will be the following Friday, November 3rd.

On Friday at Lunch the Chamber Orchestra will be performing in the Quad at the start of Lunch. They will be performing “Gauntlet” which will inspire Halloween vibes. 

Attention Lawson! Lawson is having its first tennis tournament, please check out the following video for details if you are interested in signing up for the tennis tournament. 

Friday, October 27, 2023    

Students who have pre-purchased their social and boba tickets will get  wristbands delivered to their 7th period class this afternoon.  You will be able to come directly to the Social.  You will bring your backpacks to rooms 27, 28, and 29.  You MUST drop off your backpacks.  NO phones or bags  are allowed at the social.  

Students WITHOUT  a pre-purchased ticket MUST  exit from either Gate 1 (near the science building), Gate 5 (next to the gym), or Gate 6 (behind the gym) ONLY.  You should NOT go through the middle of campus.  If you are hoping to attend the social, you must exit THEN return through gate 3 (by the office) to purchase your ticket.  

Food tickets for the social will be on sale in front of room 17 at brunch.  There is a $10.00 maximum purchase for advance tickets.  Food tickets are only on sale ONLY to those students who have pre-purchased their entry tickets to the social. 

Today at the start of  Lunch the Chamber Orchestra will be performing in the Quad. They will be performing “Gauntlet” which will inspire Halloween vibes. 

Take this weekend to polish up your American History Essay entry.  All entries are due on Halloween Oct 31.  You need to submit your essay and the entry form together.  On the entry form be sure to use your home email and address.  You can use your parent’s information just not a google school account or the school address.  Good luck.  If you would like help, please see Ms. Fujiki.  The form is on the library google classroom.

 

Monday, October 30, 2023  

Wear your costume to school tomorrow to earn spirit points for your homeroom class!  Remember, No weapons * No full face masks, any oversized props, or other distracting costumes during class time. Students still need to be learning. No excessive fake blood, a little is fine but if it's dripping on the floor it's too much. No overtly violent costumes * Makeup and hair must be done before school (not at school) and all students must abide by school dress code. We always reserve the right to ask students to change if their costumes are inappropriate or too distracting**

Come out to the quad today during lunch time to catch the Advanced Band performing COUNT ROCKULA!!! Look out for some quirky percussion instruments at the back and funny sounds coming from the clarinet section. It is going to be spooky and hilarious - Boo!

The results are in for the Homeroom competition Food Drive! First of all, Leadership would like to thank everyone who brought in a food item. It shows good character to think about others and help them out. Whatever motivated you either the homeroom competition or the plight of others, we appreciate all your hard work. Room 43 is almost completely full of food that will be donated to Sunnyvale Community services. In 5th place was Mr. Montes’s class with 3.03 cans per person. In 4th place, Mrs. Galletta’s class with 3.6 cans per person. In third place, Mrs. Pangilian’s class with 3.84 cans per person. In second place, Ms. Orlando’s class with 4.14 cans per person. Coming in first place is Ms. Younker’s class of only 12 students brought in 162 items, which equals to 13.5 cans per person- the clear winner. This means that Ms. Younker and Ms. Orlando are now tied for first place in Homeroom Competitions with 188 points. Mr. Entous is in third place with 161 points and Ms. Davis is in fourth place with 156 points. Our next homeroom competition is a spirit day tomorrow on Halloween. Earn points for your class by wearing your costume. There is plenty of time to take the lead and get that hundred dollar prize for your class.

Come and check out our 6th graders tomorrow for their dance flash mob to Thriller at lunch in the quad! The shade structure will be roped off for the dance, so please do not eat there. 

One more day before the American History Essay is due.  Submit your entries online.

Ms. Orlando and Ms. Davis would like to thank all the teachers who helped at the social. So many teachers and office staff worked at the social even though they were not signed up. Thank you all so much!

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023    

Happy Halloween! Homeroom Teachers, please count up your students in costume and fill out the form emailed to you this morning.

All American History Essay entries must be turned in today.  If you need help, see Ms. Fujiki.

Our 6th graders will be dancing to Thriller at lunch in the quad today.  Come and check it out!  If you remember the dance, feel free to dance along with your friends, too! Just a reminder that the quad will be roped off so please do not eat under the shade structure today!

Check out this awesome cutting board created by Andrew T!  He  worked on this cutting board for 8 weeks. It's an example of excellent work. 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023   

Calling Lawson chess players! Come play at the Strategy Board Game Club, and find your match, Wednesdays at lunch in the Community Room (behind the library). Other strategy games are also available such as Pentago, Clue, Othello, Battleship, Mastermind, and more. Additional chess boards can be borrowed from the library and played in the Community Room.

Come to the tennis courts to watch the tennis tournament hosted by Leadership today!

Thursday, November 2, 2023  

Check out the video about the upcoming Cheer Club!

Friday, November 3, 2023  

Mrs. Oani’s 2nd and 4th period volleyball teams, please remember to come to the gym on Monday at lunch to challenge the staff. Get your food first, and head ASAP to the gym.

Come to the quad on Wednesday for the M&M toss noontime!  Everyone is welcome.  Candy prizes will be given.

 

Tuesday, September 5, 2023   

MathCounts tryouts have been rescheduled for next week. They will still take place on the same days - 8th grade tryouts afterschool on Tuesday, 09/12,  from 3:15 - 4:15; 7th grade on Wednesday, 09/13, and 6th grade on Thursday, 09/14. Mr. Chen apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility.

Attention students!  This is a reminder that NO FOOD is allowed on the blacktop. Please only eat in the areas that are on the building side of the blacktop.  There are yellow lines painted to show the border of where food may be eaten. This includes the area close to the 6th grade wing/ science buildings. Thank you.

Are you interested in math? Do you want to further develop and enhance your problem-solving skills? It’s time to register for the American Mathematics Competition. Lawson will host two tests on campus, the AMC 10B test in November and the AMC 8 test in January. Please read the AMC 8 and AMC 10B Student Information in Google Classroom to learn how you can register for the exams through your CUSD email. The last day to register is September 15th! Don’t forget to turn in any cash or check donations to your math teacher.

Ms. Leary would like to thank Ms. Davis and all the students who surrounded the baby squirrel who fell out of his nest in the quad on Thursday. You kept him safe from being stepped on or injured by a crow. He has been taken to the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley. He will be raised there until he is big enough to be released back into the wild. 

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 

MathCounts tryouts have been rescheduled for next week. 

Attention students!  This is a reminder that NO FOOD is allowed on the blacktop. Please only eat in the areas that are on the building side of the blacktop.  There are yellow lines painted to show the border of where food may be eaten. This includes the area close to the 6th grade wing/ science buildings. Thank you.

All library volunteers must go to the library during the beginning of lunch for training.  You will have time after to eat your lunch.   Check the schedule outside the library to see if you were able to get a spot.  If your name is not on the schedule then Ms. Fujiki was not able to add you to the roster at this time.  You may put your name on the waiting list.  Thank you to all who applied.  There were over 100 applicants. 

Thursday, September 7, 2023 

MathCounts tryouts have been rescheduled for next week. They will still take place on the same days - 8th grade tryouts after school on Tuesday, 09/12,  from 3:15 - 4:15; 7th grade on Wednesday, 09/13, and 6th grade on Thursday, 09/14. Mr. Chen apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your flexibility.

Friday, September 8, 2023       

MathCounts tryouts have been rescheduled for next week. Additionally, the second round of tryouts will take place on Friday the 15th. Students who have made it to the second round will receive an email on Thursday night. Please be sure to check your email then. This year, Mathcounts practices will take place on Fridays from 3:15- 4:15 and run from September through February. 

Attention Lawson Lightning!  Next week will be Spirit Week at Lawson!  The first spirit day will be Tuesday!  Come wearing a hat for HAT day!  Earn spirit points for your homeroom and spread the Lawson Spirit!

Come to the quad at lunch on Tuesday  for the Jenga Tower Relay  See you in the quad on Tuesday!

The Spirit Days to look forward to are:  Tuesday, Hat day,  Wednesday bring a stuffed animal day, Thursday is anything but a backpack day, and Friday is wear you Lawson Colors.

 

Monday, September 11, 2023   

Tryouts for 8th graders to join the Lawson Mathcounts team will be held tomorrow after school from 3:15-4:15 in rooms 55 and 56. Tryouts for 7th graders will be on Wednesday the 13th, and the 6th grade tryouts will be on Thursday the 14th. 

Attention Lawson Lightning!  This week is  Spirit Week at Lawson!  The first spirit day will be tomorrow! Come wearing a hat for HAT Palooza!  Earn spirit points for your homeroom and spread the Lawson Spirit!

Come to the quad at lunch tomorrow for the Jenga Tower Relay  See you in the quad tomorrow!!!!

The Spirit Days to look forward to are:  Tuesday, Hat day,  Wednesday bring a stuffed animal day, Thursday is anything but a backpack day, and Friday is wear your Lawson Colors.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023  

Attention 8th graders! Tomorrow there will be a mandatory Yosemite student meeting in the gym at lunch. Please pack a lunch for tomorrow and come right to the gym. 

Tryouts for 8th graders to join the Lawson Mathcounts team will be held today, after school, from 3:15-4:15 in rooms 55 and 56. If you cannot make it today, please email Mr. Chen and let him know. Make-ups will be held this Friday, the 15th, after school in Room 19. Tryouts for 7th graders will be tomorrow, the 13th, and the 6th grade tryouts will be on Thursday the 14th. 

Are you interested in math? Do you want to further develop and enhance your problem-solving skills? It’s time to register for the American Mathematics Competition. Lawson will host two tests on campus, the AMC 10B test in November and the AMC 8 test in January. Please read the AMC 8 and AMC 10B Student Information in Google Classroom to learn how you can register for the exams through your CUSD email. The last day to register is September 15th! Don’t forget to turn in any cash or check donations to your math teacher.

Congratulations to  7th  grader Ava H!  Her video “The Energetic Spirits of Wit” won the Energy Impact Award in the third annual EmPower Silicon Valley Short Film Competition sponsored by Sunnyvale-based nonprofits Silicon Valley Clean Energy.  The news of this award was featured in the July 28th Cupertino Courier.  

 This week is  Spirit Week at Lawson!  The second spirit day will be Tomorrow! !  Come to school with a stuffed animal from home to earn spirit points for your homeroom and spread the Lawson Spirit!

Come to the quad at lunch TODAY  for the Jenga Tower Relay. Test your Jenga skills and win candy prizes!   See you in the quad today!!!!

Wednesday, September 13, 2023    

Tryouts for 7th graders to join the Lawson Mathcounts team will be held today, after school, from 3:15-4:15 in rooms 55 and 56. Make-ups will be held this Friday, the 15th, after school in Room 19. Tryouts for 6th graders will be tomorrow the 14th. 

Attention 8th graders. Today at lunch there will be a mandatory Yosemite meeting for all 8th graders in the gym. Even if you are not certain if you will attend the trip please come to the gym to hear about the trip. Bring your lunch and come to the meeting right after the bell.

Spirit Week continues!  Come to quad at lunch for “Music in the Quad” today!

Tomorrow’s spirit day is “Anything but a Backpack” Day!  Bring all of your school supplies in something creative, that is not your usual backpack:  maybe a pillow case, or a laundry bag…. Get creative! We can’t wait to see your Lawson spirit and your creativity!  

Thursday is our Homeroom Competition:  Lightning Bolt Scavenger Hunt.  At lunch on Thursday, search the school for lightning bolt tattoos and stickers.  Collect as many as you  can then bring them to your 2nd period on Friday.  They will be counted and the class with the highest number will win the spirit points for this competition.

Thursday, September 14, 2023   

Tryouts for 6th graders to join the Lawson Mathcounts team will be held today, after school, from 3:15-4:15 in rooms 55 and 56. Make-ups will be held this Friday, the 15th, after school in Room 19. 

Are you interested in math? Do you want to further develop and enhance your problem-solving skills? It’s time to register for the American Mathematics Competition. Lawson will host two tests on campus, the AMC 10B test in November and the AMC 8 test in January. Please read the AMC 8 and AMC 10B Student Information in Google Classroom to learn how you can register for the exams through your CUSD email. The last day to register is tomorrow, September 15th! Don’t forget to turn in any cash or check donations to your math teacher.

Come to school tomorrow wearing Lawson Colors:  Maroon, Navy and Silver (or Gray)!  Show your spirit and get points for your homeroom!

Today is our Homeroom Competition:  Lightning Bolt Scavenger Hunt.  At lunch today, search the school for lightning bolt tattoos and stickers.  Collect as many as you  can then bring them to your 2nd period tomorrow.  They will be counted and the class with the highest number will win the spirit points for this competition.

Friday, September 15, 2023   

Make-ups for the Mathcounts Tryouts will be held today after school in Room 19. 

Come out to the quad today for the Blindfolded Ice Cream Feed!  Anyone is welcome and candy prizes will be given! 

The September Library Fantasy contest is live.  Read a fantasy book or ebook, write a review and submit your review by Sept 30.  You can pick up a form in the library or a soft copy on the library google classroom or your Language Arts classroom.  All reviews will be posted.  The best 25 will win a Dragonwatch poster.  Good luck!

Come out to the Quad Wednesday, September 20th for the cup flipping noontime.  All are welcome and candy prizes will be given.  See you then!

Monday, September 18, 2023  

Mrs. Oani’s winning volleyball teams, please remember to grab your lunches tomorrow and meet on the volleyball courts as quickly as possible at lunch to play a short class vs class tournament.

PLEASE do not run to the food lines at brunch and lunch. It is unsafe and someone is going to get hurt. If we catch you running to the lines we will start putting consequences into place as safety is our first priority!

Music Students - If you start your day with second period, you are allowed to enter the gates before the bell rings to drop off your instrument in the music building BUT you need to exit again. You are not allowed to loiter around campus. If you would like to come to school early to practice in the music classroom during first period you are welcome to do that. 

Come out to the Quad Wednesday, September 20th for the cup flipping noontime.  All are welcome and candy prizes will be given.  See you then.

SAVE THE DATES!  The Lawson Book Fair is Oct 2-6 and this year we will have a family night on Thursday Oct 5 so you can bring your family to visit the Book Fair too.  Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

After a successful Spirit Week, the results are in!  The leading classes for Spirit Points, including all of the spirit days, and the homeroom competitions for this week and the first week of school are as follows:  1st place:  Ms. Orlando’s class with 168 points. 2nd place: Ms. Younker’s class with 162 points, and 3rd place:  Mr. Entous’ class with 151 points!  Everyone else is close on their tails, trailing by mere points.  Keep up the good work and keep that Lawson Spirit alive!! 

Tuesday, September 19, 2023   

There will be a Reflections informational meeting at lunch in the Community Room tomorrow Wednesday during lunch.  Come and find out how to participate in this amazing contest hosted by the PTA.

Thursday is a minimum school day for students. If you don’t have a first period, please be aware that 2nd period starts 12 minutes earlier than you are used to.  If you don’t have a first period, 2nd period begins at 8:41 AM.  Please don’t be late!  When school is out, all students need to vacate the campus until 3:05.  At that time, students may utilize the blacktop and fields. 

Friday is a teacher work day.  Campus is closed until 3:05.  After 3:05, students may use the blacktop and fields. 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023    

Tomorrow  is a minimum day for students. When school is out, all students need to leave campus until 3:05.  At that time, students may return to the blacktop and fields. 

Friday is a teacher work day.  Campus is closed until 3:05.  

TODAY is the Informational meeting about the PTA reflections contest.  Please go to the Community Room in the library during lunch and learn about this great contest. The deadline for entries is Oct 13.

Mrs. Oani’s Volleyball Championship game is going to be today at lunch! Period 2 vs Period 4! Players, please get your lunches and meet Mrs. Oani on the volleyball courts like yesterday. All other students, feel free to come watch and cheer on the teams after you eat your lunches. Thanks to all the 8th grade volleyball players who came out yesterday to play. 

Thursday, September 21, 2023  

Since today is a minimum day, when school is out, all students need to vacate campus until 3:05pm.  After that time, students may utilize the blacktop and fields.

Don’t forget to work on your book reviews for the Library Fantasy contest.  Pick up a fantasy book to read today for the long weekend.  Reviews are due Sept 30.  You can submit it online as well as in person.  Forms are on the library google classroom, in the library or on your Language Arts teacher’s google classroom.

That’s it for today!  Have a thrilling Thursday!

Monday, September 25, 2023   

Attention 6th Graders! Please make sure to join your WEB Google Classrooms. Your WEB leaders have already sent out your class codes via email. This will serve as a space to communicate with your WEB Leaders and stay up to date regarding WEB connections & campus events throughout the year. 

Congrats to Mrs. Oani’s Period 2 volleyball team for winning the class vs class tournament! Thanks to all the students who came out to play or cheer on others. 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Attention Students!  The Book Fair is coming next week from October 2nd - 6th!!  

So far $12,000 have been raised through the Sweet Rewards Competition with Room 14, Mrs. Wynnell’s class,  in the lead.  Please continue to send in those donations to win your Sweet Rewards!

Come out to the Knockdown Noontime tomorrow at lunch in the Quad!  All are welcome and candy prizes will be given!

Wednesday, September 27. 2023

7th & 8th grade girls interested in playing volleyball, come to the Fitness Room today at brunch for an informational meeting. Tryouts start soon and you need to make sure you have registered for tryouts.

Don’t forget to submit your Fantasy Book review to the library either in person or email.  Send your reviews to Ms. Fujiki.  She will post them and you will have a chance to win a free Dragonwatch poster.  Contest closes on Sept 30.  Also remember the Book Fair is coming next Monday!

Library Reminder: Students are not allowed to eat, drink, or charge their iPad while in the library.  Students who break this rule will be given a polite reminder first, but then asked to leave for any subsequent offense. 

Attention Students!  The Book Fair is coming next week from October 2nd - 6th!!  

Thursday, September 28, 2023    

Library Reminder: Students are not allowed to eat, drink, or charge their iPad while in the library.  Students who break this rule will be given a polite reminder first, but then asked to leave for any subsequent offense. 

Don’t forget to submit your Sept Fantasy Book Review this week.  Contest ends on Saturday Sept 30.  You can fill out a form in the library and turn it in or email it to Ms. Fujiki. 

Reflections information is on your teacher’s google classroom, in the library google classroom or posted in the library with hard copy information available.  Due date is Oct 13th.

Don’t forget Ms. Leary and Mrs. Charleston want to get to know YOU! We would love for you to check out StudentSquare and complete one of the get to know you tasks. Do a self portrait, answer the writing prompt, or graffiti your name. You can share your work by emailing it to them, dropping it off in the office, or handing it to one of them when you see them on campus. We look forward to getting to know you better!

Friday, September 29, 2023   

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your Library Fantasy Book Review!  You can just email it to Ms. Fujiki.  Winners get a free Dragonwatch Poster.

Hey Students! Let’s build a playlist for our Lawson Zen Den! Keep an eye out for an email from your awesome counselors to submit songs that put you in a good mood. Songs that are inappropriate will not be considered. We want to provide a space that is welcoming and uplifting for all. This is your chance to contribute something for our school. 

Attention Students!  The Book Fair is coming on Monday, from October 2nd - 6th!!  There will be a PTA hosted family night on Thursday, October 5th from 5:00- 7:00.  Come hang out with family, buy food from food trucks, and purchase some books!

Thursday, August 17, 2023  

Attention all Lawson boys’ basketball players! Tryouts for the basketball teams start this Monday after school. There will be a basketball meeting tomorrow at Brunch in the Fitness Room. This meeting is very important to attend. You will learn about the tryout signup procedure and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Please walk around all planters rather than cutting across them. Stand on the pavement and not the curbs around the planters or in the planters themselves.  Please make sure you are walking on campus, especially when heading to the brunch and lunch line. Everyone will be served, please be safe and take your time!

Please do not reach out to the office about any elective changes. If we can accommodate elective changes you will get directions from me next week. 

Let’s make it a great year!

Friday, August 18, 2023 

Attention all Lawson boys’ basketball players! Tryouts for the basketball teams start this Monday after school. There will be a basketball meeting today at Brunch in the Fitness Room. This meeting is very important to attend. You will learn about the tryout signup procedure and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Please walk around all planters rather than cutting across them. Stand on the pavement and not the curbs around the planters or in the planters themselves.  

 

 

Monday, August 21, 2023 

Do you like to run competitively or for joy?  Cross Country Season is here, and Lawson needs you!!  Do you think you are an athlete, but not a runner? Cross Country will help build your stamina so that you are prepared for future seasons like Volleyball and Soccer.  Start now by joining the team and you will go into future tryouts with a fitness advantage.

 If you are interested, please go to the Event Center at lunch tomorrow. Please see Coach Jensen or Coach Sanford for details.

Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023  

Cross Country Season is here, and Lawson needs you!!  Do you think you are an athlete, but not a runner? Cross Country will help build your stamina so that you are prepared for future seasons like Volleyball and Soccer.  Start now by joining the team and you will go into future tryouts with a fitness advantage.

If you are interested, please go to the Event Center at lunch today. Please see Coach Jensen or Coach Sanford for details.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 

Not happy with your electives? Have you been wondering how to request an elective change? The counselors have created an elective change request form to be filled out by this Friday. You can pick up the pink elective request form in the office. You will have until the end of brunch on Friday to return the form to the office. The form must be completely filled out and include parent/guardian signatures. Please keep in mind that the counselors try their best to schedule students into their preferred elective; however, it is not a guarantee. 

Ms. Fujiki is looking forward to opening the library soon.  Your language arts classes will come to the library for orientation starting tomorrow for 8th grade, next Monday for 7th grade and next Tuesday for 6th grade.  The Library will officially open on Friday September 1.  You will need your student ID to check out books so be sure to get your ID card on Picture Day. Lots of the newest books are waiting for you to check out!

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Not happy with your electives? Have you been wondering how to request an elective change? The counselors have created an elective change request form to be filled out by tomorrow!. You can pick up the pink elective request form in the office. You will have until the end of brunch on Friday to return the form to the office. The form must be completely filled out and include parent/guardian signatures. Please keep in mind that the counselors try their best to schedule students into their preferred elective; however, it is not a guarantee. 

Friday, August 25, 2023  

Attention all Lawson Cross Country team members. Stop by for a quick meeting in the fitness room (next to the quad) today at brunch. If you are still interested in being part of the Cross Country team it is not too late. Please see Coach Sanford or Coach Jensen with any questions. Go Lightning!

 

Monday, August 28, 2023 

Please remember to take personal responsibility for your footprint on Lawson’s  campus.  Please throw your trash away, and stay out of the planters.  You can make a huge difference keeping Lawson beautiful. 

WEB leaders who are helping with the Back to School Night please come to my Room #46 to pick up copies of the school map! 

Tuesday, August 29, 2023  

Back to  School Night is tonight!  Students, make sure you give your parents your class schedule with classroom numbers so they are able to find their way around campus.  Go lightning!

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 

Are you interested in math? Do you want to further develop and enhance your problem-solving skills? It’s time to register for the American Mathematics Competition. Lawson will host two tests on campus, the AMC 10B test in November and AMC 8 in January, both after school on campus. Please read the AMC 8 and AMC 10B Student Information in Google Classroom to learn how you can register for the exams through your CUSD email. The last day to register is September 15th!

Library volunteer sign ups will start today and end on Friday.  Look on the school website under LIBRARY and find the form or go onto Ms. Fujiki’s google classroom and find the form. The library opens for brunch and lunch this FRIDAY!  Don’t forget to bring your student ID card and check out books for the weekend.  

Thursday, August 31, 2023 

Mathcounts season is almost here! Mathcounts is a national math competition that takes place in the spring. If you like competitive math and are interested in joining the Lawson Mathcounts team, please come to the tryouts next week. The tryouts will take place by grade level: 8th grade tryouts will take place on Tuesday, September 5th. 7th grade will take place Wednesday, September 6th, and 6th grade will take place Thursday, September 7th. All tryouts will take place in rooms 55 and 56. All you need to bring is a pencil and eraser. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please do not touch, pull, or move the volleyball nets on the blacktop.  If you need to go under them, lower your body instead of lifting and pulling the net up over you. You could also just walk around them! The nets and poles are fragile, and PE needs them for units. Thanks! 

Don’t forget to bring your iPad to school fully charged each day.  Also write down your Google account password and iPad passcode if you have one set.  Keep it in a safe place in case you forget.

If you have a non working iPad please bring it to room 13 for Ms. Hoang to get fixed by tomorrow or as soon as possible.

Friday September 1, 2023 

The Lawson Library opens today.  Bring your student ID and check out up to 3 books for this Labor Day weekend.  The September Fantasy Book Review contest starts today.  Read and write a review of a fantasy book and submit it to Ms. Fujiki by Sept 30.  The best reviews wil win a Brandon Mull Dragonwatch poster.  Contest form is in the library.

Attention students!  This is a reminder that NO FOOD is allowed on the blacktop. Please only eat in the areas that are on the building side of the blacktop.  There are yellow lines painted to show the border of where food may be eaten. This includes the area close to the 6th grade wing/ science buildings. Thank you.