News from the Nest

We know it's hard to believe, but the first day of the school year is just under a week away. Over this past week, we got to meet our newest members of the Cardinal Nest during freshman orientation, helped some of our 12th graders kick-start their senior year with their annual parking meeting, and welcomed a handful of new faculty and staff. We can't wait to see the rest of our Cardinal family...but not yet! There's still a precious bit of summer left to soak up, so enjoy the weekend and the days ahead, and make the most of the rest of summer break before we officially ring in the 2024-2025 school year next week!

This year, the LHS newsletter will be sent out every other Tuesday, starting September 10. Please refer to these newsletters for updates and announcements throughout the year. They are also always available on the high school website (www.ltps.org/LHS) and our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LHSCardinalsNJ/).

Student schedules and bus passes are now viewable in Genesis.

If you encounter any issues with your schedule, please reach out to your school counselor. For any concerns regarding transportation, please contact the transportation office at 609-671-5445.

Please read the district's press release regarding the cell phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. Remember, this policy has been implemented in order to assist in our continued efforts to reduce classroom distractions and maximize learning for all of our students! If you have any questions regarding this policy, please reach out to a school administrator.

The Lawrence High School Athletic Hall of Fame is proud to announce the HOF Class of 2024! This year's inductees are:

• Kelly Shillaber Brown (Soccer, Basketball, Softball - 2012)
• Brian Murphy (Soccer, Wrestling - 1974)
• Joe Bembry (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball - 1986)
• Daphne Ginn Upshaw (Basketball - 2013)
• John Cannon Sr. (Football, Basketball - 1986)
• Mary Snedeker (Soccer, Winter and Spring Track & Field - 1999)
• Anthony Swale (Swimming - 1983)
• Kristin Sosinski Ensley (Swimming - 1993)
• Ferdie Reeves (Football, Wrestling, Tennis - 1974)
• 1971-1972 Boys’ Basketball Team (Larry Askew, Tom Bartolino, Glenn Bethea, Harold Brown, John Carpenter, Billy Chester, Pete Devlin, John Drain, Alan Hicks, Mike Jones, Bill Kauffman, Kirk Louderback, Tom Maple, Gary Melillo, Tom Niebudek, Dave Sallie, Charlie Thomas)
• Matthew Russ (Contributor)
• Keith Fithen (Coach)

These esteemed inductees will be honored before our home football game on Friday, September 27 at 5:45 p.m., with a banquet to follow in the LHS Commons at 6:15 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets ($25 each), please click the link below. Congratulations to the newest members of this elite club!

Hall of Fame Ticket Requests

In case you missed the announcement in our last newsletter, LHS is excited to welcome our newest assistant principal, Dr. Katie Stein! Dr. Stein has filled our third AP position previously held by Dr. Bariexca, who is now the district's K-6 Supervisor of Math and Science. Congratulations to both Dr. Bariexca and Dr. Stein on their exciting new roles. Click here to read more about our newest administrator.

Check out this short video and learn how YOU can help keep our school community safe through the anonymous tip line.

The first day of school is on Thursday, September 5 and is a full day for students and staff. We will follow a "modified" A Day schedule on that day, and a "modified" B Day schedule on Friday, September 6. Students will be directed according to these adjustments throughout both days. The regular bell schedule for the school year can be found further down this newsletter. The modified schedule for the first two days of school can be viewed here.

Parents can now save a phone call and enter their child's attendance in Genesis directly through the Parent Portal! To access this feature, simply log in and:

1. Click on “Attendance” in the left-hand toolbar.

2. Select “Notify our Office.”

3. On the page, you can specify the student's absence, choose a date range, and if you have multiple children at the high school, you can indicate which one will be absent.

4. A space is provided for you to leave a brief explanation for the absence.

For step by step directions please click here.

AM Technical School

• Students attending AM Technical School should report to door #27 by 7:25 a.m. for bus transportation to both the Assunpink and Sypek campuses. Door #27 is outside of the cafeteria near the bus loop.

• Students will leave tech school at 10:05 a.m. to return to LHS in time for Period 3.

PM Technical School

• Students attending PM Technical School should report to the bus drop off by 10:55 a.m. The bus drop off is along the walkway that runs from LHS to LMS.

• The bus to both sites and Mercer County Community College departs at 11:00 a.m.

Parents and Guardians, please review this important letter from LHS administration regarding our proactive steps to maintain a smoke- and vape-free environment at school for the 2024-2025 school year.

Click here to view the currently approved district calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.

The September rotation calendar for LHS is further below in this newsletter. However, you can access the full school year's rotation calendar at this link. Please note that calendar details are subject to change throughout the year, and any changes will be communicated to our families as soon as they occur.

Click here to access the LTPS Dining Services page, where you can view menus by school and obtain information about adding funds to your child's lunch account. While payment through the online account is preferred, families can also bring a check to the Main Office if needed.

Click here for a welcome letter from the LMS/LHS PTO, and see below for links to our PTO's website, as well as their Facebook page! Please consider joining this wonderful parent organization that does so much for our middle and high school students and staff! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to lmslhspto@gmail.com.

LMS / LHS PTO webpage

LMS / LHS PTO Facebook page

2024-2025 Welcome Letter

All students attending football games MUST show either their school ID or their Genesis account in order to enter. Middle school-aged and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult, who must remain with the student(s) for the duration of their attendance at the game. No bags or bookbags are permitted inside the stadium. Students must remain inside the football stadium area (no re-entry). Admission to home games is $2 for students and senior citizens, and $3 for adults. Small bills are always greatly appreciated!

The first home game of the season is scheduled for Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Princeton High School.

If you'd like to keep up with LHS on Facebook, you can find (and like!) us here:

https://www.facebook.com/LHSCardinalsNJ/

On Thursday, August 29, our top-notch crew of peer leaders showed our newest Cardinals the lay of the land at our annual 9th grade orientation event and club fair. They welcomed our incoming freshman class, gave small-group tours of the school, answered questions, and gave our new students the inside scoop of "all things LHS!" After, they guided them to a club fair, where they had a chance to meet some more of their future peers and learn about some of the clubs and activities we have to offer. Thank you, peer leaders, for your guidance, candor, positivity, and leadership! Check out this link to see a few pictures from the day.

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.

Please support the LMS/LHS PTO by purchasing flower bulbs through their first fundraiser of the year! Items available include flower bulbs, indoor herb kits, terracotta kits, and more! The sale will end on September 25. All items will ship directly to your home (anywhere in the continental U.S.). Thank you for your support!

To order, go to threeriversfundraising.com and enter the group code DDD353, or click here for a direct link.

yakamoz [yah-kah-mohs]

Turkish - "sea sparkle;" refers to any type of light that reflects on the surface of the water, but most often the light of the moon

gurfa [goor-fah]

Arabic - the amount of water that can be scooped up in your hand

badkruka (bod-KROO-kuh]

Swedish - a friendly jeer that roughly translates to "bathing coward," a badkruka is someone who takes ages to get in a body of water, usually because they think the temperature is too cold, even when others are all jumping in around them

Q: What is the capital of Washington?

A: The "W"

Q: What do you call a dancing and singing sheep?

A: Lady Ba-Ba

Have a joke/quote to share? Send it to kroche@ltps.org.

September 18 & 19

• Underclassmen Picture Days (Grades 9, 10, 11)

September 26

• Back-to-School Night

September 30, October 1, October 2

• Senior Portraits & Make-Ups

October 21-25

• Homecoming Spirit Week

October 23

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

October 26

• Homecoming Dance

Past newsletters are always available on our high school website:

LHS Newsletter Archives

Check out the latest edition (and others) of the LTPS Quick News for district announcements! Click HERE to see the archives or to sign up on the mailing list!

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