Monday Memo 11.9.26
Monday Memo 11.9.26
Newsletter Agenda:
- Weekly Highlights
- Schedule
- Lawson Student Section
- Athletics
Updates
Happy Monday, Lawson Families! 💙💛
Congratulations to Coach Mo and our football team on a great season! We are proud of our student-athletes and look forward to next year!
A special thank you to Ms. Fey, Ms. York, and our Freshman Academy team for a successful Career Exploration week and visit at the MNPS Career Fair!
Veterans Day Reminder: Students will not report to school on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice!
As Thanksgiving Break approaches, please review the upcoming events and important deadlines listed below. We hope everyone has a wonderful week!
📌Notes for this week:
- Monday- Power Youth Summer Job Opportunities! (will be located outside the cafeteria for students)
- Thursday- Progress Reports sent home
- HOSA Waldo chicken fundraiser night (5pm-8pm) & Nov. 18th
- Tickets are ON SALE NOW for Lawson Theatre’s Into the Woods! (see info. below!)
- FAFSA Support Day is Thursday! Sign up now, see flyer below!
- Winter Athletic Schedules are now loaded! (#4-Athletics)
- Seniors! Cap and Gown Deadline is Sunday, Nov. 15th Senior Baby Photo and Quote- due by Nov. 20th. TNPromise mandatory meeting, Dec. 1st.
Schedule for the Week: Quarter 2, Week 2
Schedule for the Week: Quarter 2, Week 4
Monday, November 9th
Schedule: All Classes (1-2-3-4-5-6-7)
Events:
- Power Youth Summer Job Opportunities! ☀️ Interested in summer jobs or internships? Stop by the Power Youth Information Table during lunch to learn more about exciting summer opportunities!
- JKL Leadership Panel - 5pm in the library (Ms. Danis)
Tuesday, November 10th
Schedule: All Classes (1-2-3-4-5-6-7)
Events:
Wednesday, November 11th
Schedule: No School - District Closed
Events:
· Veterans Day Observed - District Closed
- Basketball: Event: Lawson Playday @ Home (Freshman, JV, Varsity 11:00 AM)
Thursday, November 12th
Schedule: 1-2-4-CCR/Club-6
Events:
- Progress Reports Issued
- FAFSA Support Day 10am-4pm)- Counselors
- HOSA Waldo chicken fundraiser night (5pm-8pm) & Nov. 18th
- Girls and Boys Basketball Jamboree @ Maplewood (Girls Varsity 6:00/ Boys Varsity 6:30)
- Into the Woods: Theatre Performance, 6pm, OPENING NIGHT!
Friday, November 13th
Schedule: 1-3-5-CCR-7
Events:
- FT: Model UN (select students, Ms. Claremont)
- FT: Vanderbilt CELA Lab (select students, Ms. Hickman- Vans)
- Reverse Career Fair in the Library - Ms. Sheely
- Into the Woods: Theatre Performance, 6pm
Saturday, November 14th
Events:
- Wrestling: Blackman Preseason @ Blackman HS
Basketball: Event: Playday @ Ravenwood (Away) (JV TBA, Varsity TBA)
Into the Woods: Theatre Performance, 6pm
FT: Band Stratford High School
Sunday, November 15th
Events:
- Into the Woods: Theatre Performance, 6pm
Reminder: Please scroll to the bottom to see all future events dates!
Upcoming Dates for the 2026-2027 School Year:
11/11- Veterans Day: No School - District Closed
11/12- Progress Reports
11/15- Deadline for Seniors to order Cap and Gown
11/17- Lawson School Spirit Shirt Day
11/19- JAG Food Court
Monday, November 23rd-Friday, November 27th: No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
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Tennessee Governor’s Schools: Applications Open!
Governor’s Schools provide challenging, immersive summer learning experiences for rising juniors and seniors. Students explore areas such as: 🎨 Arts: Theatre, dance, visual arts, music, filmmaking 🔬 Science & Technology: Sciences, engineering, computational physics 📚 Humanities: History, humanities, environmental studies 🌎 Global Studies & Agriculture 💼 Leadership & Education 🧮 Specialized STEM Important Dates Student application deadline: November 20, 2026 (most programs) Teacher/counselor recommendations: December 11, 2026 (most programs) Programs: Summer 2027 How to Apply Explore programs and eligibility requirements on the Tennessee Governor’s Schools website. Speak with your school counselor or a faculty member about the nomination process. Begin preparing application materials, essays, and recommendations. Governor’s Schools are a great opportunity to challenge yourself, explore your interests, and connect with motivated students from across Tennessee. Questions? Please reach out to Dr. McLure (Brittany.McLure@mnps.org)
📱 From ACT to Graduation – Senior GroupMe
Hey Seniors and families!
We have created a new senior-only GroupMe, “From ACT to Graduation,” for Class of 2027 students and their parents/guardians! Click here to join!
This group will be another way to stay connected and receive reminders about ACT, Senior Success Wednesdays, graduation information, deadlines, and other important senior updates. Students and families may also use the group to ask general questions. As we build this community, please be mindful of comments and questions shared with the entire group. For questions involving personal or individual student information, please send a direct message instead.
Community Achieves Welcome- Room 236
Lawson students and families: the Community Resource Center is now open for the 26-27 school year! Feel free to stop by anytime from 7:00-3:00 Monday-Friday to grab food, clothes, hygiene products, school supplies and more. Families may park outside the community room (in the car riders lane) and ring for Mrs. Garber!
Katie Garber
Community Achieves Site Manager, James Lawson High School
Family & Community Partnerships
Office: (615) 601-1368
Personal: 423-782-6117
