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MONTHLY CALENDAR See what's happening this month . MENTOR SPOTLIGHT Campus programming includes involvement by adult mentors who spend time with students. The launch of this year's mentoring schedule begins on Wednesday, September 11 with a special visit from our Strong Men of Valor . Students are looking forward to meeting and renewing relationships. MONTHLY MENUS All meals are free at The Lawson Academy. This is this month's menu . WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL As the summer comes to a close, teachers have welcomed the best crop of students yet back to the classrooms at The Lawson Academy. How can you keep up with the goings-on at The Academy? Each month we'll send you this Newsletter with info on upcoming events and excitement. Look for it. Ask your student for handouts -- and check the backpack yourself. Listen for Robocalls to alert you to upcoming activities, including early dismissal and holiday schedules. Participate in our Monthly Parent Engagement Meetings: 3rd Thursdays at 4:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Plan now to support The Wiz! our fall drama and music performance. Ask questions: we are here for you! RESOURCES YOU CAN USE AT HOME Parents are our partners. Help your student to be a better learner by making reading a part of every day. Pick up a couple of books and read along. Half-Price Books or a local library are low-cost ways to get your student reading. Your involvement will improve student success!  Explore our favorite 6th Grade Books . Explore our favorite 7th Grade Books . Explore our favorite 8th Grade Books . Check out the current Teen Food & Fitness newsletter. Great food ideas!

YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT Parent Engagement Makes Everything Better. Join the Monthly Parent Engagement Meetings every third Thursday at 4:30 p.m. September 19th will be our first meeting of the year. Come prepared to see what our scholars are doing so far. You don't have to join the Parent Community: you just have to attend!

THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WAS AWESOME! Check out these fun images from September 26th. Students are Learning!

Ms. Brown's Master Class

Mr. Wilson's Edgenuity Class

Ms. Smith Math Class

Ms. Carter's English Class

Mr. Thomas' Science Class

Ms. Edwards' Math Class

The Wiz! is Coming Students have already tried out for their participation in the fall production of "The Wiz!". Practices are listed below, so plan to have your student attend every one. #1, Saturday, September 14 from 9 am to 12 pm #2, Saturday, September 21 from 9 am to 12 pm #3, Saturday, October 5 from 9 am to 12 pm #4, Saturday, October 12 from 9 am to 12 pm #5, Saturday, October 26 from 9 am to 12 pm Dress Rehearsal, Wednesday, October 30 at 1:30 pm PERFORMANCE: October 31 at 1:30 pm

COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS For families that want Internet, join our Comcast partner for $9.95 per month. Eligible households must: Have at least 1 child who is eligible for the free lunch (you have that) Live in an area where Comcast Internet Service is available Have not subscribed to Comcast Internet within the last 90 days and Have no outstanding debt to Comcast that is less than one year old. Apply Now at InternetEssentials.com or call 1-855-8-INTERNET. You can also purchase a laptop or desktop for only $149.99 from Comcast which includes Microsoft Office, 90-day warranty and Norton Security Suite.

Students are Looking Good The Lawson Academy is a uniform school. Every student is expected to be in full uniform every day. Make sure your student is in uniform every day. FLYNN-O'HARA UNIFORM INFORMATION

Black or grey slacks or plaid skirts (for the girls) White oxford shirts (long-sleeved or short-sleeved) Black vest with school logo Black dress shoes Black socks, white socks or stockings (for the girls) Ties Solid Burgundy: 6th Grade tie Silver/Burgundy Stripe: 7th Grade boys Plaid: 7th Grade girls Gold/Burgundy Stripe: 8th Grade tie

Flag Football Season Begins The Lawson Academy Tigers play in the Texas Charter School Academic League. Our team plays other charter schools and we are GREAT! Students leave from The Lawson Academy and all parents are encouraged to support our Tigers.

Flag Football Game Schedule Saturday, 9/21/19 at 11:00 am against Texas Serenity Academy Wednesday, 9/25/19 at 6:00 pm against Amigos Por Vida Saturday, 9/28/19 at 9:00 am against Yellowstone College Prep Academy Saturday, 10/5/19 at 1:00 p against Rhodes School Friday, 10/18/19 at 5:30 pm against Amigos Por Vida Saturday, 10/19/19 at 9:00 am against Texas Serenity Academy Wednesday, 10/23/19 at 5:00 pm against Yellowstone College Prep Academy Wednesday, 10/30/19 at 4:00 pm against Rhodes School

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