Winter Weather Reminder
In case of inclement weather or any need for emergency closings or delays, notifications are sent to families via a phone call from our district office. Families are also encouraged to check the district website for on-screen alerts, as well as the district Facebook page for updates.
Please make sure that your contact information is current in Genesis to ensure that you do not miss important communications.
Winter Ball Tickets
Ticket sales began this week for the January 25 Winter Ball at the German American Society. Students were emailed copies of the packet, which are also available for pick-up in the main office or through the link below. Monday's ticket sales were for seniors only, but underclassmen may purchase tickets during lunches on January 7, 8, and 9 (until sold out).
Hispanic Night
Join International Alliance as they host Hispanic Night on Saturday, January 11 from 6-9 p.m. Admission is $8 (kids under 10 are free) and includes an evening of music, dancing, and delicious food!
Community Conversation
LMS and LHS families are invited to a Community Conversation on Tuesday, January 14 in the LHS media center/library. Share your ideas, ask questions, meet district administrators and members of the Board of Education, and learn more about the upcoming referendum. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! Click here for the flyer.
MLK, Jr. Day
Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In 1964, MLK, Jr. became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. In his honor, make this "day off" a "day on," and find a way to serve others today.
In the words of MLK, Jr., "everybody can be great…because anybody can serve...you only need a heart full of grace...a soul generated by love.”
Lawrence Has Talent
Presented by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation, LHT is a showcase of amateur acts that is open to anyone who lives, works, attends, or attended school in Lawrence. A variety of acts are encouraged...singing, dancing, skit performances, magic tricks, comedy, juggling, musical instruments, or any other unique talent. Open auditions will be held on February 6 and 8, and the show will take place on April 4. Spots are limited! All participants must register by February 1 at LTEFNJ.org ($20 per act). Cash prizes totaling $3,000 will be awarded. Please email Info@ltefnj.org with any questions.
Black History Celebration
The LHS Arts and Humanities Academy and Black Student Union are proud to present the 12th annual Black History Celebration on Saturday, February 22. This year's theme is "Overcoming by Faith, Fortitude, & Resistance." The event will kick off at 3:00 p.m. with a variety of vendors and delectable foods, followed by the official program at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome to join us at one of our biggest events of the year!
Tangents
The deadline to submit your creative works to the LHS Tangents Magazine is April 9. Submissions can include short stories, drawings, poetry, photography, paintings, etc. Email tangents@ltps.info with your work, and remember to include your name. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Foster (cfoster@ltps.org).
Cap & Gown Measurements
A representative from Herff Jones will be at LHS on February 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (outside of staff sign-in) to measure seniors for their caps and gowns. Orders can be placed directly with the representative, but must be paid for at the time of the order. If you place your order online you do not have to visit the Herff Jones representative. You will be receiving an ordering packet in the mail sometime in late January.
*Please note: The ordering packets will show options for different packages (hoodies, invitations, frames, etc.). However, if you would like to order just the cap, gown, and tassel, ask for the "Basic Package (B)," which is $35 (including tax). If you miss the in-person days, you can then call Herff Jones directly with your height and a credit card number.
Cardinal Crown Applications
Seniors, applications are now available for this year's Cardinal Crown event! Cardinal Crown is a seniors-only theme show; contestants will be judged on formalwear, humor, and creativity. Each group of three will compete for prizes and the right to be "crowned" winners for the class of 2025. Applications are due by February 10.
View the flyer here!
Senior Updates
Seniors and families, now that we are officially entering the back stretch of the school year, keep your ears and eyes peeled for announcements and updates regarding all-things-graduation. During the first week of March, you will receive a letter with tons of important information about graduation rehearsals, guest tickets, diploma pick-ups, Project Graduation, senior lawn signs, cap and gown distribution, and more. If you have any questions in the meantime, please always feel free to reach out to Ms. Roche at kroche@ltps.org.
Chipotle
Help the LHS music program by dining at Chipotle in Lawrence on January 7 from 5-9 p.m. Show the flyer linked below, or use the code 2HWZPEV when ordering online and 25% of sales will be donated back to the music department!
Click here for the flyer.
Little Caesars
The LMS/LHS PTO is selling Little Caesars pizza kits, cookie dough, breadsticks, and in-store meal deal coupons to raise money for Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Orders will be delivered directly to buyers via FedEx and will ship anywhere in the country. Promo codes can also be purchased and redeemed for in-store deals. Every item sold earns $6 for the PTO!
PTO Night Out at The Rock
Come out to show your support for the the LMS/LHS PTO and the NJ Devils with a night out at the Prudential Center! The Devils will take on the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.. Limited tickets are available, but include blocked discount tickets (section 232, row 5), Devils drawstring backpack, a shout-out on the Jumbotron, and a $6 kickback to the PTO.
Click here to purchase your tickets before they are gone!
If you don't want to drive, hop the train at Hamilton and get off at Newark Penn Station. It's a quick walk to the stadium using the indoor walkway!
Project Graduation Fundraising Events
Fundraisers are in full swing for Project Graduation's big end-of-the-year celebration for our seniors. Please check out the links below for information on some of their upcoming events and to see how you can help make Project Graduation a fun lasting memory for the class of 2025!
- Bollyfitness - Join us for fitness and fun to the beats of Bollywood on Saturday, February 8. Click here for the flyer with more information!
- Cardinal Crown - Click here for the flyer or read more about this event in this newsletter under "Senior Scoop!"
- Casino Night - Click here to read more about PG's upcoming Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, including details about purchasing tickets for the event.
Cupcake Sales
Model Congress sells cupcakes on Wednesdays after school at staff sign-in. Grab one for $1 or three for just $2.
If you have any questions contact Mr. Prehn (nprehn@ltps.org).
Brownies
Please support the Advocates for Innocence club each Thursday by purchasing a brownie for $2. Brownies will be sold after school at staff sign-in. All profits will be donated to the Innocence Project, which provides legal resources to help exonerate individuals who have been wrongfully accused of a crime.
"Untranslatables"
lillördag [lil-or-dog]
Swedish: "Little Saturday" - Lillördag is a Nordic culture tradition and a way to break up the monotony of the week with something planned on Wednesday evenings. This mid-week break could look different to everyone...it might mean a mini-celebration, a get-together with friends, a quiet evening with family, or even just an excuse to indulge yourself in a sweet treat! This simple tradition gives folks something to look forward to during the week instead of just longing for the weekend, and is practiced in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Bulgaria.
shinshin [sheen-sheen]
Japanese: the sound of no sound; this word describes the silence of falling snow, the quiet that seems to envelope the earth during and after a snowfall.
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