When Irish Eyes Are Smiling...
March 16, 2017
Lá ‘le Pádraig sona dhuit!
...that's "Happy St. Patrick's Day" in Gaelic!
With the recent snow day, please note that there has been a change to the district calendar, which you can view HERE. School is now in session on Friday, May 26th. With the official start of Spring upon us (March 20th), we welcome warmer weather, some extra sunshine, and lots of exciting happenings in the Cardinal Nest, including our Spring Musical this week, Cardinal Jeopardy, the Book Fair, and of course, March Madness!
FYI: For those looking to expand their linguistic skills, Lá ‘le Pádraig sona dhuit is pronounced "lah leh PAH-drig SUN-uh gwitch."
* COMING UP *
School Closed
March Madness Continues
LHS Madness is off and running with daily events and competitions! Remember to pick up your Red and White shirt from the school store for $5...this is your ticket into the big March Madness night on March 31st! Keep your school spirit going strong and continue to earn points for your team. Check out a few pictures below of some of last week's events and be sure to follow the events on Twitter under #LHSMADNESS, where you can see a video of Connor Verga winning the cup-stacking event for the white team in just 22 seconds!
Spring Musical
The LHS Spring Music, The Little Mermaid will run March 16th, 17th, and 18th! Join Ariel, Prince Eric, and friends for a fun and lively under-the-sea musical adventure! Tickets are available online at www.showtix4u.com ($10 for adults, $8 for students). Tickets will also be sold at the door for $10 general admission.
Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling
Please be advised that conference time slots are scheduled in 10-minute increments, so space is limited. If there are no remaining time slots for a teacher you would like to meet with, you may contact them directly to schedule a convenient time to speak.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cardinal Jeopardy
Cardinal Jeopardy is sponsored by the National Honor Society.
PARCC Assessments
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Op Smile U-Lead Summit
The Operation Smile Club will be hosting a World Health Day U-Lead Summit on Saturday, April 1st in the LHS cafeteria from 10:00-2:00 p.m. ($10 per person). Lunch will be provided.
Interested students in grades 9-12 can pick up a registration form in the main office or email opsmile@ltps.info for more information!
* BRAG BAG *
Shetty Selected as Finalist
Senior Shriya Shetty has been selected as a finalist for this summer's New Jersey Scholars Program, The Great War Era: Cultural Splendor or the Collapse of Civilization? and was invited to The Lawrenceville School campus on Saturday, March 25th at The Kirby Arts Center at 12:15 p.m. for her interview. Our congratulations to Shriya!
Bald for a Cause
* DO GOOD THINGS *
From now until the end of March, LHS will be running a food drive benefiting Homefront. There will be large collection boxes in Mrs. Schneck's room (131). We will also hold a competition among all English classes to see who can collect the most. Homefront has requested that we only donate healthy, non-perishable foods, such as canned vegetables, low sugar cereals, and various dry goods. All contributions are appreciated!
Community Service Opportunity
The League of Women Voters of Lawrence Township welcomes students interested in performing community service. Assist with voter registration, organize educational presentations, and more. The organization's next meeting will be held on May 3rd at the Lawrence branch of the Mercer County Library at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Lois Riskin (LRiskin@verizon.net) or pick up a flyer in the Main Office!
Senior Award Applications
Scholarship Bulletin
Seniors: Check your email or your Naviance account for the Scholarship Bulletin for March 2017. Review the many local, regional, and national scholarships available to qualified applicants for two- and four-year colleges and vocational-technical schools. To receive aid, you need to apply to as many scholarships as possible for which you are eligible. If you have not already done so, you and your parents should now submit the FAFSA application (free government application for financial aid). Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov for further details.
You can also check out www.finaid or www.scholarshipowl.com for additional scholarship opportunities.
Graduation Lawn Signs
* FUNDRAISERS *
Michael's Diner Fundraiser
On Friday, March 17th the class of 2018 will be host an all-day fundraiser at Michael’s Diner and Restaurant on the corner of Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road.
Attached is the flyer you need to bring for the class to get credit for your purchase.
Please think about going to Michael’s for lunch tomorrow and help support the junior class!
Pizza Sales
The class of 2019 is selling pizza every Thursday by staff sign-in (the main hallway).
Slices of pizza are only $2.00!
Wawa Coupons
Click on the order form for more information!
Muffins & Donuts
Grab a muffin or a donut every Friday morning for only $1.00!
* LMS/LHS PTO *
Positions Open for 2017-2018
The following PTO Board positions will be open for the 2017-2018 school year:
- President or Co-Presidents
- Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents
Also, committee chairs for:
- Clothing & Shoe Drive
- Holiday Barnes & Noble Book Fair
- LMS Musical Concessions
- LMS Pretzel Fall & Spring Fundraisers
- Restaurant Fundraisers
Please contact Jayshree Kalwachwala at lmslhspto@gmail.com or 609-365-0382.
Like the LMS/LHS PTO on Facebook HERE (www.facebook.com/lmslhspto).
* LHS DINING SERVICES *
* LTPS-TV WEEKEND BROADCASTS *
This Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th, LTPS-TV will be broadcasting three new programs (along with past favorites) on Comcast Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:
Boys Varsity Basketball - recorded 2/28/17 (6AM, 10AM, 4PM, & 8PM)
- Lawrence takes on Brick at home in NJSIAA competition for our last Winter Sports broadcast of the season. Myles Mitchel-White broke the school record for scoring during this game, and Hugo Ruano made an outstanding debut announcing the broadcast.
Registration Orientation Class of 2021 - recorded 3/7/17 (8AM, 12PM, 6PM, & 10PM)
- Parents of students who will be Freshmen in September 2017 are given guidance on preparing for Lawrence High School.
St. Baldrick’s Day - recorded 3/11/17 (9:30AM, 1:30PM, 7:30PM, & 11:30PM)
- Community Members (including LTPS Staff & Students) get their heads shaved in a fundraising event to help fight childhood cancer.
Missed a program on LTPS-TV? Many of our recent programs can be seen on YouTube at the LTPSRewind channel.
* OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS *
Student Store
Check out the new Cardinal gear now available in the Student Store!
The store is open during all lunch periods.
School Spirit Fridays
Every FRIDAY is School Spirit Day! Wear Red and White or your favorite Lawrence shirt every Friday.
Academic Help
Students in need of academic support or help have several available options here at LHS, including Cardinal Nest, Homework Center, and Destinations.
Open the flyer at left to read more about these services and how to access them!
* DATES TO REMEMBER *
Friday, March 17th
- NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)
March 16th, 17th, and 18th
- LHS Spring Musical "The Little Mermaid" (7:00 p.m.)
Thursday, March 23rd
- LHS Cardinal Jeopardy
Friday, March 31st
- LHS March Madness
* IMPORTANT LINKS *
* JUST FOR FUN *
Word-of-the-Week
slán [slawn]
Irish Gaelic term for "goodbye," the literal translation of which is "safe."
Did You Know...? (Shamrock Edition)
- The leaves of four-leaf clovers are said to stand for faith, hope, love, and luck.
- It's often said that Ireland is home to more four-leaf clovers than any other place, giving meaning to the phrase "the luck of the Irish."
- Want to share your luck? It's been said that if you pass along your four-leaf clover, your luck will double.
- The word shamrock comes from the Irish word seamrog, which means ‘little clover’.
Good Humor
Q: What do you get when you do the Irish jig at McDonalds?
A: A Shamrock Shake.
Q: What do you call an Irish person who sits outside all summer?
A: Patty O'Furniture
Submitted by Mrs. Martillotti
District News
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Location: 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, United States
Phone: 609-671-5510
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