Travel the world...without leaving Lawrence! The LHS chapter of International Alliance is sponsoring Culture Fest on Friday, May 19th. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature an hour showcase of performances from around the world, such as an Indian dance, Mandarin and Filipino songs, a Polish dance, and more! After the showcase, guests will be invited to try an assortment of delicious foods from different countries. ($10 entry fee)

Join us for our Choral Concert on Thursday, May 25th at 7:00 p.m. for the opportunity to see Madrigal, Ensemble, and Concert Choir in their final major performance of the year, singing selections from Whitacre to Pentatonix. Special guest appearances by LHS Gospel Choir, LHS Guitar Ensemble, and LMS 8th Grade singers!

**Reserved Seating for LIMBO members!** It's never too late to join!

Remember, school is IN SESSION on Friday, May 26th!

We will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th.

Congrats to LHS teacher Stacey Zegas, special education assistant Andrew Deak, and the LHS Transition Students/Career Exploration program for earning an “Innovations in Special Education Award” from the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA). The LHS entry was one of 7 out of 57 submitted programs selected for recognition as an example of a successful, creative effort that enables special needs students to achieve their potential.

Photo L to R: Donald Webster, Jr., NJSBA president; David Adam, LHS principal; Andrew Deak; Stacey Zegas; Dr. Steven Morse, ASAH president.

Five LHS students recently entered their Stop Motion Animation “Chasing Love” film into the New Jersey Young Filmmakers Festival. We are proud to announce that Allen Augustin, Justice Divine-Allah, Eva Frank, Emily Mah, and Aaron Misiolek were awarded the Animation - 2nd Prize! The Festival Premiere will be held on Saturday June 10th, along with a reception and awards ceremony for all winners. Check out their video on Vimeo by clicking HERE.

The Girls Track and Field team won the Patriot Division for the 2nd straight year this week with a 7-1 overall record. They also went undefeated in the conference! Congrats, ladies!

The Senior Athletic Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria. Forms are due to the athletics office by Monday, May 22nd. All senior athletes in attendance will get a free LHS Alumni sweatshirt, as well as a great meal with great company. We will also recognize our divisional winners and record-breakers at this banquet.

Please see the athletics office with any questions or for extra forms.

Win tickets to see Shawn Mendes! The contest will run from May 8th through May 26th. Students must submit a 30-second video explaining why/how they have the most school spirit OR have had a positive impact on LHS this year. The winner will receive 2 tickets to the Shawn Mendes Concert on August 22nd in Philadelphia. See Ms. Kutsup or Ms. Richey for more information!

*The winner will be selected in June. Students under 18 must have parents pick up tickets.

The Lawrence Township Recreation Department's Safety Town program is currently looking for volunteers (students in Grade 7 and up) to assist incoming kindergartners in its two-week long camp. The program will be held at Ben Franklin June 26th through July 7th (8:45 - 11:00 a.m.). Each volunteer will be given a t-shirt, a pizza party, and documentation of community service hours. A mandatory meeting will be held on May 31st at the Municipal Building at 7:00 p.m. If you are interested, please sign up on CommunityPass through Lawrence's Recreation Website. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jen Skorupa at jskorupa@ltps.org.

LMS/LHS’s PTO check drive is still running! Donations can be made to specific clubs and to help them reach their particular goals. Please contact Jayshree Kalwachwala at lmslhspto@gmail.com or 609-365-0382 for more information.

Like the LMS/LHS PTO on Facebook HERE (www.facebook.com/lmslhspto).

Check out the May lunch menu below or click HERE to access both the breakfast and lunch menus.

holus-bolus [HOH-luhs-BOH-luhs]

adverb: all at once; altogether

"The American flag, as it flies today with 50 stars and 13 stripes, was designed in 1958 by 17-year-old high school student, Robert G. Heft, of Lancaster, Ohio. While his teacher only awarded Heft a B- for the project, President Dwight D. Eisenhower chose his design out of 1,500 entries. Thankfully, Heft’s teacher made good on her promise to raise his grade in the unlikely event that his design won the contest." SOURCE

Q: What did the judge say when a skunk walked into his courtroom?

A: Odor in the court!

Submitted by Mrs. Martillotti