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Weekly Parent Update

May 16, 2025

This will be our final Weekly Parent Update for the school year. Thank you for being such an important part of the LAU community.

Dear LAU Families,

Recently, I have been diving deep into research on the birth dearth. A snippet of family economics I came across showed that increasing the number of family members increases each individual’s sense of value—they feel more needed and experience more belonging because their purpose expands beyond themselves as the number of family members grows.

I believe a powerful education community works the same way. When more students intentionally gather for live classes—actively participating, contributing, and striving for growth beyond themselves—it creates a Transformational Learning Experience (TLE). Each month, as a board, we read several TLEs that LAU students have shared in their classes. Without fail, those experiences happen when students learn to turn their focus outward.

This summer, I encourage you and your student to continue strengthening their educational experience by keeping the focus less on "selfies" and more on "themies." I believe a summer full of "themies" would make LAU one of the most vibrant educational communities in the world!

Cheers,

Molly Foster

LAU Board Chair

Action Items

Final Assignment Submission Deadline: As we are coming up on the end of the school year, students must submit all of their assignments by the following dates: 

Live Classes: Tuesday, May 20 by 9:00 PM MT

Self-Paced Courses: Friday, May 23 by 5:00 PM MT

After these dates and times, assignments will lock, and late submissions will no longer be possible

Please note that if your student fails their self-paced classes, they may not be able to take self-paced courses in the future.

Announcements

Returning LAU Chromebooks: If your student is graduating, received a Chromebook for state testing, is not returning to LAU next year, or if you’d prefer not to keep your device over the summer, please complete the Computer Return Form to begin the return process. You’ll have three return options:

Graduation Drop-Off: Return your Chromebook at LAU Graduation on Friday, May 23, between 5:00–7:00 PM MT, at the south entrance of the Red Barn Event Center in Thanksgiving Point, Lehi. No appointment is needed for this option.

Clearfield Office: Schedule a drop-off time using our Laptop Return Scheduler.

Return by Mail: If you live more than 45 miles from the Clearfield office, LAU will cover Chromebook shipping costs. Visit our Computer Info web page for instructions. 

For questions or to request a shipping label, please contact our IT Equipment Specialist, David Olsen.

No Transcript Processing in July: The Utah state offices will be closed for the entire month of July, which means transcripts cannot be processed during that time. If your student needs a transcript—for transferring schools, summer programs, or any other reason—please submit your request as soon as possible to avoid delays. This applies to students in all grade levels.

Credit Recovery for High School Students: If your high school student needs to recover credits to stay on track for graduation, LAU offers a credit recovery program available during the school year and summer. For questions about credit recovery and your student’s graduation progress, please contact their school counselor. 

Upcoming Events

Student Study Group: Weekly (Tuesday through Friday)—1:30-3:00 PM MT (Check the LAU Hub homepage for the Zoom link)

Math Lab Tutoring: Weekly (Tuesday through Thursday)—3:30-5:30 PM MT (Check the LAU Hub homepage for the Zoom link)

May 20: Final Day to Submit Assignments (Live Classes)

May 21: Finals Study Day (No Live Online Classes)

May 22: LAU & WL Lagoon Day—9:30-4:00 PM MT

May 22-23: Finals Testing (No Live Online Classes)

May 23: Final Day to Submit Assignments (Self-Paced Classes)

May 23: LAU Graduation—5:00-7:00 PM MT

June 2-6: Summit Leadership Adventure Session 1

June 9-13: Summit Leadership Adventure Session 2

June 13: Final Grades Available

Please check the Parent Resource Center for links to view past Weekly Parent Updates, our Parent Video Library, info about in-person activities, and more!

 

 

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