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Prima Ballerina Lauren Anderson

The Nutcracker, Thanks to the Links

The Houston Chapter of the Links graciously gives our students and opportunity to go to the Houston Ballet in December. The ladies of the Links allow our students to sit (almost) on the front row. Lauren Anderson, provides students with insight about the ballet and the boys and the girls just LOVE it!

Harris County May Have $500 For You

Harris County is launching a guaranteed-income program Monday that will give certain low-income households a $500 monthly stipend in hopes of providing a financial cushion that can help close the wealth gap.

The program, Uplift Harris, is being funded through $20.5 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. It will run for 18 months and provide the stipends to more than 1,900 randomly selected households that live below 200 percent of the federal poverty line. For example, an individual below that threshold would make under $29,160 a year; a family of four would be under $60,000.

The monthly stipend will come with virtually no spending restrictions aside from prohibitions on anything that would harm the safety and security of others, involves criminal activity or supports terrorism.

Harris County’s program will accept online applications from Jan. 8 to Jan. 26. To qualify, applicants must reside within the ZIP codes that are among the highest poverty rates in the county: 77050, 77093, 77051, 77060, 77028, 77033, 77026, 77081, 77547 and 77091.

Uplift Harris

Your Impact is Great

A college scholar was given an opportunity to volunteer at The Lawson Academy and she wrote this in her letter to the scholarship donor. Thanks, Zipporah!

"I would say that it was very impactful for me. It seemed like just yesterday that my sister was the same age. So now being a college sophomore has made volunteering so nostalgic to me. Being at the school and observing the students' conversations and demeanor reminds me of myself. It strikes passion and fire and excitement in my heart. They can do anything they choose! So can I.

Financial Literacy

Just before Christmas, Board Member Champ Warren spoke to the students about Financial Planning. Champ brought a collegue from Merrill Lynch, but he was the STAR of the show. Students were mesmerized about how to make a million dollars (start now, put aside a little every month, and always focus on the goal, not on instant gratification). We sincerely appreciate Champ and all our Board members for their commitment to our students' success.

Homework Assigned Each Week

Mondays & Wednesdays: English/Language Arts

Mondays & Wednesdays: Mathematics

Tuesdays & Thursdays: Science

Tuesdays Thursdays: Social Studies

Every Day: Edgenuity

We Are Ready for 2024 -- and LOTS of Learning Opportunities

Still Need A Uniform?

Uniforms are available from Flynn O'Hara's store at 1022 Wirt Road, Suite 322 or online at www.flynnohara.com. Use School Code TX048 and get your vests, slacks, shirts and fleece jackets delivered directly to your home.

You can purchase ties, gym shirts and spirit shirts at the District Office, 5220 Scott Street (WALIPP Senior Residence) weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Ties are $15 and shirts are from $10 to $12.50 each.

January Menus

Transportation Schedule

Transportation services are a privilege which will continue only if behavior on the school bus is reasonable and safe. Schedule may change to address student rider and safety needs. All parents and bus riders must abide by the Bus Rider Contract (click the button, below).

Bus Rider Contract

Lawson is Looking for More Students

Every parent at The Lawson Academy is part of our Recruiting Team. Share information with your friends and neighbors about our program.

Let them know how great we are, and give us a chance to prove it! You;ll get a $5+ toward the purchase of school supplies, books, uniforms, etc. and every dollar helps.

Tell Us About Your Student

January is our Vision and Hearing Screening Month

Every 7th grader should receive Vision and Hearing screening in January. Parents must complete a simple form to authorize the screening. This is a service provided at The Lawson Academy for all our students.

Make sure your student attends on January 10 for Vision and on January 25 for Hearing. Thanks to the UH Eye Center and Texas Hearing Institute for providing these important services.

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