News from the Nest

Our website got a bit of a makeover this week! The district has rolled out a new website platform that we hope will be even more user-friendly and make it easier to access important information. You might notice a few hiccups in the early stages, but we appreciate your patience as we make this exciting upgrade.

Join the Lawrence Township Education Association (LTEA) for the second annual Meet the Candidates Night on October 8 at 7:00 p.m. at LHS.

Use the QR code or click here to register.

See this flyer for more information.

Can’t attend? Join the live stream here.

Tickets to this year's homecoming dance will go on sale next week! Watch your .info emails this week for the permission slip, which is required to purchase tickets. Tickets will not be sold at the door and are available on the following dates:

Tuesday, October 15 - SENIORS ONLY

• During lunch periods in the 800 hallway (Athletics hall)

Wednesday, October 16 through Friday, October 18 - ALL GRADE LEVELS

• During lunch periods in the 300 hallway

• Tickets will be on sale through Friday unless sold out

The dance will be held on Saturday, October 26 at the German-American Club. See the flyer below!

PSAT Testing is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 from 7:45-11:45 a.m. at LHS. All sophomores and juniors will take part in the testing. Freshmen and seniors will be participating in a series of scheduled activities during this time. More information about PSAT testing and the events of this day are linked below. It is very important to be present and on time. Students who arrive after the start of testing will not be permitted into the testing location.

PSAT Testing Letter to LHS Families

PSAT Testing Schedule and Flyer

Join us in the LHS gymnasium on Saturday, October 19 for Garba Night! The evening will be filled with culture, traditional Indian music, dancing, delicious food, and fun!

Tickets are $10 (children under the age of 10 are free). Discounted admission is available for guests who donate food...please use this link to sign up! If you have any questions, contact Ms. Quddus at gquddus@ltps.org.

Get ready to wow us with your school spirit! October 21 - 25 is Homecoming Spirit Week, and each day will have a unique theme. Points will be awarded to each grade level for student participation, so help your class claim this year's coveted victory! Don't forget to send your pictures to kroche@ltps.org to be featured on our social media sites.

See the full list of spirit days here.

LTPD's annual Trunk-or-Treat event is creeping closer and closer! Lawrence Township Public Schools will be joining with the Lawrence Township Police Department and the Lawrence Township Recreation Department to help make this year's Trunk-or-Treat extra special! So, get your costumes ready for a spook-tacular night of trunks, treats, and a few tricks! See you there... if you dare! The event will take place on Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the LHS parking lot.

If you would like to set up a display, register your vehicle here.

The late bus runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students must sign up by 12:45 p.m. in Room 319.

Keep up with LHS on social media! Check us out on the platforms below.

Facebook: LHSCardinalsNJ

Twitter: @cardinalslhs and @dadamLTPS

Instagram: @cards_lhs

On Friday, September 27, Lawrence High School welcomed its newest inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame! Honorees were introduced before the home football game, after which they enjoyed a banquet and awards ceremony in the Commons. Congratulations to the the Class of 2024!

If you know of a student, teacher, or staff member that deserves a little extra recognition for doing something amazing, please send your submission to kroche@ltps.org. We're looking for unique achievements, exciting news, talent highlights, even random acts of kindness! If possible, please include a picture relevant to your submission.

The LMS/LHS PTO invites you to take part in their rootin' tootin' Texas Roadhouse fundraiser on Tuesday, October 15! Dine at the Hamilton location and show the flyer linked below, and 10% of your purchase will go back to the PTO.

View the flyer here.

Show or mention this flyer while ordering on October 21 at Red Robin in Langhorne, PA, and 20% of your food sale will go back to the Lawrence High School (LHS) Music Department!

Help support Students Helping Honduras by dining at On the Border on Tuesday, October 22! Show this flyer or mention the organization name with your dine-in, pick-up, or online order, and 20% of your total will be given back to SHH!

The Project Graduation Committee needs your help to make this year's end-of-year party for our seniors the best ever! If you would like to contribute to this annual "senior send-off," check out the fundraising flyer here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrea Weeks, Project Graduation Chair at LTPSprojectgraduation@gmail.com. CLICK HERE to join the Project Graduation email list.

The Lawrence Booster Club has launched its fall spirit wear sale!

Click this link to order your gear. The sale will end on Friday, October 25.

We are proud to announce that the largest DECA Chapter in Mercer County has successfully donated the proceeds from their recent car wash to the American Cancer Society of New Jersey! Members worked tirelessly to raise funds for this important cause, demonstrating their commitment to community service and support for those affected by cancer. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made this event a success! Together, we are making a difference!

Composed of students in Marketing and Business Education classes, DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, and Management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Students in the DECA program will earn an appreciation of, and an abiding interest in the many opportunities available in the field of Marketing and/or Business. LHS DECA is advised by Mr. John Tees and Ms. Alexis Eggert.

Click here to access the most up-to-date listing of clubs and activities offered. This document will be updated throughout the year as needed.

LHS is collecting new, handmade, colorful, cheery, cuddly blankets for Project Linus, a non-profit organization that provides blankets to children in shelters, hospitals, and social service agencies. Give a little security, warmth and comfort to a child by donating a special blanket made with love. Blankets can be knitted, crocheted, tie-blankets, etc. (100% cotton, flannel, single-ply polar fleece, or acrylic yarn…please no wool). Click here to view the flyer for more information, or contact kroche@ltps.org with any questions. Students who make blankets can also earn volunteer hours for their time. The drop-off bin is located in the main vestibule at LHS.

kuchisabishii [koo-chee-sah-bee-shee]
Japanese: the feeling of eating something, not because you're hungry, but simply for the sake of eating; kuchisabishii is more about feeling "peckish" or bored than it is about actual hunger.

gossamer [GOS-uh-mer]

a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes, especially in autumn.

Did you know that squirrels are responsible for thousands...maybe millions...of new trees each year? Squirrels plant so many acorns and nuts each year, that sometimes they misplace them and accidentally plant new trees in the process!

October 23

• Underclassmen Picture Make-Ups (Grades 9, 10,11)

October 26

• Homecoming Dance

November 1

• Schools Closed - Staff Professional Development

November 7-8

• Schools Closed - NJEA Convention

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Email: kroche@ltps.org
Website: www.ltps.org/LHS
Location: 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, 08648
Phone: 609-671-5510
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