We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!
January 19, 2017
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Winter Weather Alerts
In case of inclement weather, you should receive a phone call notifying you of any changes to the school schedule. However, you are encouraged to check the following additional sources for up-to-date alerts on school closings, delays, and early dismissals:
- QuickNews (sign up on the LTPS website HERE)
- District Website (www.ltps.org)
- School Closing Number (609-671-5590)
- District Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/LawrenceTownshipPublicSchoolsNJ)
- Twitter (follow #LTPS)
- Radio Stations (WPST 94.5 FM, WKXW 101.5 FM)
- Television Stations (LTPS-TV Comcast Channel 19 - Verizon Channel 37, NBC Channel 10 - WCAU Philadelphia, WNYW Fox 5 Channel 5
- Media Websites (www.WPST.com, www.myfoxny.com, www.nj1015.com, www.NBC10.com)
* COMING UP *
Future Cardinals Open House
After the Open House, all are invited to join us in the auditorium for a presentation by our school counselors regarding graduation and college admissions requirements.
Winter Spirit Week
Winter Spirit Week is here! Each day next week (January 23rd-January 27th) will feature a special theme and another Red & White Competition. We'll cap off the week with a PEP RALLY on Friday to honor our Winter Sports teams! See below for the week's schedule of events.
LHS Idol
Come out and enjoy LHS's own version of American Idol! LHS DECA will host LHS Idol on Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m., thanks in part to a generous sponsorship from Bristol-Myers Squibb! Tickets are $5 at the door.
All proceeds will go towards New Eyes for the Needy, a local nonprofit that provides new prescription eyeglasses to U.S. residents in need and donates used glasses to disadvantaged individuals in developing countries.
Zumbathon
All are welcome!
Check out the flyer for more information or contact opsmile@ltps.info.
* BRAG BAG *
If You Build It...
This winter, senior Nelle Evans joined Students Helping Honduras advisor Alyssa Katz on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Honduras, where the LHS chapter of SHH has been building a school with money raised through their dedicated and tireless fundraising efforts, including shirt sales, restaurant fundraisers, "paint and punch" activities, and more.
From December 2016 to December 2017, the LHS branch of SHH raised a total of $25,150, enough to fully fund a school in a small community in northern Honduras called Esfuerzo de Jesus. Ten LHS volunteers broke ground on the school in July 2016, and Honduran workers and community members finished the construction in 26 days, a record time for the organization! Members will return this coming July to inaugurate the school and paint it red and white in honor of LHS!
Check out what it was like to be a part of this amazing journey by reading Nelle's experiences in her own words HERE.
Awesome Alumna
LHS alumna Laura Bentivegna (class of '16) just received the 2016 High School STEM Scholarship from the Association for Women in Science of New Jersey. By bestowing this scholarship the NJ Senate and General Assembly recognizes Laura’s efforts and accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Laura is currently a freshman and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute studying biomedical engineering. Way to go, Laura!
* RED & WHITE MADNESS *
Twitter Trivia Contest
Red & White T-Shirts Unveiled
* OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS *
50th Anniversary Updates
Lawrence High School’s 50th Anniversary is in full swing in the school and the community. “Bricks” with the names of Lawrence alumni have been put together into posters in the shape of L’s. These posters have been hung in a variety of local businesses around Lawrence, including Tastee Subs! Calendars were made in honor of the anniversary and will be available to anyone who is interested in one. They feature intriguing pictures throughout the school’s history and are a fun addition to any refrigerator!
Additionally, place mats were created with games and trivia related to the 50th Anniversary. These will be given to local restaurants for their use. Lawrence High School is very thankful for the entire Lawrence community for their tremendous support of LHS and this momentous occasion!
Mr. LHS
*Mr. LHS is sponsored by Project Graduation. For more information about the event and other events/fundraisers for Project Graduation, please visit: https://lhsprojectgraduation.org/calendar/
Op Smile to host Leadership Summit
Self-Defense Night
The Business & International Studies Academy will be sponsoring a self-defense class at LHS on Thursday, March 2nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost will be just $5 per person. All ages are welcome! Stay tuned for more information as this event gets closer.
Go Bald for a Cause
St. Baldrick's funds research for children's cancer. For more details visit www.stbaldricks.org.
If you have questions, please contact Stefanie Tziarri at stziarri@ltps.org.
Teen Pep Applications
Yearbook Orders
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!
School Spirit Fridays
Every FRIDAY is School Spirit Day! Wear Red and White or your favorite Lawrence shirt every Friday.
Check out the White team t-shirts designed for Red & White Madness in the picture at left (designed by Mariah Crawford).
Student Store
The LHS Student Store is open during all lunch periods. Stop by and purchase some Lawrence gear!
Yearbook Quotes
Senior Yearbook Ads
Scholarship Bulletin
Now is the time to review the January Scholarship Bulletin sent to your .info email and posted on Naviance. Please look at the many local, regional, and national scholarships available to qualified applicants for two- and four-year colleges, vo-tech schools, and for undocumented students. 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 should now submit the FAFSA application (free government application for financial aid). Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov for further details. You may also want to check out www.finaid.org or www.scholarshipowl.com for more scholarship information.
Cap and Gown Measurements
* FUNDRAISERS *
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!
Flapjack Fundraiser
The LMS/LHS PTO is sponsoring a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s on Route 1 in Lawrenceville on Sunday 2/26/17 from 8-10. Tickets are $10 and $7 for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Proceeds are to benefit LHS’s Model UN and Model Congress.
Pretzel & Donut Sales
Grab a muffin or a donut every Friday morning for only $1.00!
On Mondays, hot Philly Pretzels will be on sale after school for just $1.00.
*NO DONUT SALE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 6th*
Wawa Fundraiser
Click the picture to open the full flyer/order form.
* PTO NEWS *
January Newsletter from the PTO
Want to do more to help your child's school? Check out the LMS/LHS PTO January Newsletter HERE for more information on current fundraisers, events, meeting schedules, and how you can get more involved!
Don't forget to like the LMS/LHS PTO on Facebook HERE (www.facebook.com/lmslhspto).
Soup's On!
On January 26th, the LMS/LHS PTO is sponsoring a faculty and staff Soup Luncheon to warm up our dedicated teachers and staff! We will provide bread, salad, and hot soup. If you would like to help out with this event, you can sign up by clicking HERE!
2017 Science & Engineering Fair
Lawrence Township Public Schools will hold the annual Science and Engineering Fair at Lawrence Intermediate School on Saturday, February 25, 2017.
Mrs. Jessica Heller is looking for more parent volunteers to join the Science Fair committee. If interested, please email her at jheller@ltps.org.
Detailed information below:
https://sites.google.com/site/lawrencescienceengineeringfair/
Please register below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lawrence-science-engineering-fair-2017-registration-29818362525.
* LHS DINING SERVICES *
* SPOTLIGHT ON... *
The weather outside might be chilly and gray now, but this Photo-of-the-Week by sophomore Sandra Janusz is an uplifting reminder that Spring is on its way!
* DATES TO REMEMBER *
Thursday, January 19th
- Future Cardinals Open House (6:30 p.m.)
Monday, January 23rd - Friday, January 27th
- Winter Spirit Week
Thursday, January 26th
- LHS Idol (7:00 p.m.)
Friday, January 27th
- Zumbathon (6:00 p.m.)
* IMPORTANT LINKS *
* JUST FOR FUN *
Did You Know...?
- The cotton candy machine was invented by a dentist!
- What Americans call cotton candy is called “candyfloss” in the UK and India, “fairy floss” in Australia and Finland, “papa’s beard” (barbe à papa) in France, and “old ladies’ hair” in Greece.
Good Humor
Q: What did the little mountain say to the big mountain?
A: Hi, Cliff!
Submitted by Mr. Williams
(Cartoons submitted by Luca M.)
District News
Questions 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