Let's Talk Turkey!
November 7, 2017
Since this is the last newsletter before Thanksgiving Break, we would like to wish everyone in our Cardinal family a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with love, peace, joy, friends, family, food, and football! We hope that you all take the time to remember what (and who) you are thankful for in your life.
Thank you all for who you are and for everything you do to make our school feel like HOME...and our community feel like FAMILY.
(*The next newsletter will be sent out on November 30th.*)
* IMPORTANT REMINDERS *
School Closed November 8th-10th
Conference Scheduling Portal - Closing Monday
Parent-Teacher Conferences - Room Assignments
Please see the schedule below for Parent-Teacher Conferences. As a reminder, teacher classrooms will be posted in the main hallway. For your convenience, the room assignments are also linked HERE.
Monday, November 20th - EARLY DISMISSAL
- 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21st - EARLY DISMISSAL
- 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Break
* BRAG BAG *
Visit from LHS "Sister School" in Taiwan
When our guests left on Wednesday, there were hugs and even a few tears. We are so proud of our amazing student ambassadors! We are also grateful for our phenomenal visitors and to every one who played a part in making this visit happen and who made our guests feel welcome and at home!
* COMING UP *
Powder Puff - NEW DATE
The junior girls will take on the senior girls in a game of speed and skill on the turf!
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the stadium!
DECA Volleyball - NEW DATE
Parent Workshop - College Funding
HBCU College Fair
Students will have the opportunity to speak with admissions counselors from HBCUs and could be eligible for on-site admissions decisions!
Fall Drama
November 16th, 17th, and 18th
Show Time: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for students (sold at the door)
Winter Cheerleading Tryouts
Tryouts will be held on the following dates:
November 28th, 29th, and 30th
3:00-4:00 p.m.
LHS Cafeteria
* OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS *
Join the PTO!
Click here to join...while there, feel free to browse our new site to view current fundraisers, visit our PTO store, and read more about the many ways you can help!
Outside Food and Beverages
Thank you for your cooperation!
Late Bus
Need Extra Help?
Members of NHS will be available for peer academic support in the library conference room every "A" day during the lunch periods. All students are encouraged to take advantage of this supportive study space, including those in AP and Honors classes. Students are allowed to eat their lunch in the library conference room while attending.
Sign up online HERE!
* CLUBS & ACTIVITIES *
Get Involved!
* FUNDRAISERS *
Philly Pretzels
Pizza Sale
Donuts and Muffins
PTO Coupon Books
Bucks for Books
LHS DECA is collecting books for all ages! Please bring any donations to Room 131.
LTEF Coupon Cards
* ROTATION & BLOCK SCHEDULE *
* NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU *
View our November lunch menu below! Our Dining Services team strives to provide a wide variety of delicious options, and focuses on offering an array of more health-conscious choices. Remember, breakfast is served every morning!
* SAVE-THE-DATES *
Wednesday, November 8th
- Powder Puff Game (6:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, November 8th - Friday, November 10th
- Professional Development / NJEA Convention (NO SCHOOL)
Thursday, November 16th - Saturday, November 18th
- Fall Drama (7:00 p.m.)
Monday, November 20th
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (EARLY DISMISSAL)
Tuesday, November 21st
- Parent-Teacher Conferences (EARLY DISMISSAL)
Wednesday, November 22nd
- Early Dismissal
Thursday, November 23rd - Friday, November 24th
- Thanksgiving Break (SCHOOLS CLOSED)
* IMPORTANT LINKS *
* JUST FOR FUN *
Good Humor
Q: What sound does a dizzy turkey make?
A: Wobble, wobble!
Q: What do hippies put on their Thanksgiving potatoes?
A: Beef Groovy
Submitted by Mrs. Martillotti
Boost Your Word Bank
ebullient [ih-BUHL-yunt]
1. adjective. cheerful, full of energy, overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, excitement; high-spirited.
Words to Live By:
Fun Facts - Turkey Edition
- Did you know that if Ben Franklin had his way, the turkey would have held the honor of being the official bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle? In a letter to his daughter, ol’ Ben praised the turkey and seemed disappointed that the bald eagle had been selected as the official bird instead when he wrote, "For the truth the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true native of America…”
- The area of skin on a turkey’s throat and head vary in color depending on its level of excitement and stress. When a male turkey is calm, his head will be light in color, when excited, his head will turn blue. When he is feeling stressed, his head will turn bright red.
Questions, submissions, or suggestions about this newsletter can be directed to kroche@ltps.org.
Stay Connected
Email: kroche@ltps.org
Website: www.ltps.org/LHS
Location: 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, United States
Phone: 609-671-5510
Twitter: @cardinalslhs