News from the Nest

The scheduling portal for fall teacher conferences will remain open for one more week, closing on Tuesday, November 12. As a reminder, scheduling is done directly through your Genesis Parent Portal. Once logged in, look for the "Conferences" tab at the top of the page, then click on "Schedule Conferences" at the bottom of the page and choose from one of the open time slots for your child's teachers. If you are unable to secure a time slot that works for you, please reach out to the teacher directly by email.

LHS FALL CONFERENCES

November 25, 2024 (12:30 - 2:40 p.m. & 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

November 26, 2024 (12:30 - 2:40 p.m.)

The National Honor Society peer tutoring program will be starting up again on Wednesday, November 6. For those of you not familiar with the program, here is a quick overview:

• Cardinal Nest Peer Tutoring is held every Wednesday during Resources 1 and 2.

• The program meets in the library conference room (or the library well, as needed).

• NHS tutors provide tutoring in all major content areas (for free).

• We are often able to provide language support/tutoring for ESL students (this varies depending on the languages our NHS members speak). If you are interested in this aspect of the program, please reach out to Ms. Haughey so that she can help coordinate.

• Students must have a SmartPass from their content area teacher to attend.

School will be closed on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8 for the NJEA Convention.

Come out to support the 2024 Powder Puff teams on November 19! The junior girls will battle the senior girls in this annual feud on the field. Kick-off is at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5, and concessions will be available for purchase.

Join us for our Senior Class Parent Info Night on Monday, November 11. Find out more about upcoming events for the Class of 2025. Please click here for the flyer and the link to RSVP! The deadline to RSVP has been extended through Tuesday, November 5.

Tickets are now on sale for the Theater Company's fall drama production, CLUE. Tickets are $10 for general admission seating, and will also be available at the door. See the link below to purchase in advance. The show will run on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 p.m.

The play is based on the 1985 cult classic movie of the same title (starring Tim Curry and many other comedians). We have a stellar cast and crew assembled for the show, and they are sure to make you laugh the night away!

Advanced Ticket Sales

Click here to view a cast list!

Tangents is accepting student submissions for the 2024-2025 literary magazine, including short stories, drawings, poetry, photography, paintings, and anything that shows off your talent and creativity! Check out the flyers around school for the QR code to submit your work, or email your submissions to tangents@ltps.info by April 9. Tangents meets on Wednesdays after school in Room 132.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Foster at cfoster@ltps.org.

Seniors who are scheduling their senior portraits on their own time with the photo company are asked to do so before December 1, 2024 in order to make the deadline for the yearbook. Please email Mr. Cruz (scruz@ltps.org) after having your photo taken so that he can contact the yearbook representative and make sure that your photo is included!

The LHS Sophomore Academy and Guidance Department are looking for speakers for the annual Career Day program on January 7, 2025 at Rider University. The goal of the program is to provide our sophomores with an opportunity to experience a wide range of career options. If you are interested in participating or would like to recommend someone, please email Melissa Brunner at mbrunner@ltps.org.

On October 22, the class of 2027 hosted their FIRST fundraiser of the year, "Paint & Pumpkins." This event was created and organized by Caitlyn Grimes (class vice-president), and aimed to help lower the cost of the senior prom and create a memorable experience for the class. Thank you to everyone who came out to support them for this sold-out event!

The class of 2027 would like to acknowledge their officers: Caitlyn Grimes (VP and event host); Aizenomo Akhimien (President); Jayla Hernandez Vasquez (Secretary); Alexis Corigliano (Treasurer); and Diana Victoriano Menendez (Historian). The class also sends a huge thank you to Mr. Verga (class advisor) for his support, as well as Security Monitor Angel Medina for keeping them safe throughout the night. They hope to have your continued support for future fundraisers this year! 🥰

Congratulations to the members of this year's Homecoming Court, who were nominated by their peers for their school spirit and contributions to Lawrence High School! This year's king and queen were announced and crowned at halftime of the football game on Friday, October 25. See below for pictures of the court and our 2024 Royalty! Photo credit: Bennie Williams

If you know of a student, staff member, or teacher who 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 LHS Science Olympiad Tournament Team is pleased to introduce customized eco-friendly tote bags, on sale for just $10. Every bag will be unique!

• Choose from four different designs.

• Add your name or text up to five words.

• Select a text color and font.

• Opt in for gift-wrapping.

Students or staff can swing by Room 105 to check out the bags in person, but here's a preview! Please pay (cash or check to Ms. Andahazy in 105) before the artist begins work on your specialized piece.

Click here to order.

Dine at Habit Burger's Lawrenceville location on November 18 (4:00-5:00 p.m.) and the LMS/LHS PTO will receive 20% of net sales! Show the flyer linked below, or use the fundraiser code GIVEBACK when placing your order on habitburger.com, the Habit Burger & Grill app, or the in-restaurant kiosks.

Check out the flyer here.

The LMS/LHS PTO is pleased to once again be able to offer a wonderful holiday fundraiser to all members of the school community. If you are considering purchasing a holiday wreath, door spray, centerpiece and/or tabletop tree, please support the PTO and order from www.GiftItForward.com. For each item purchased, $8 will be donated to the PTO! The company will ship to anywhere within the 48 Continental States for FREE.

• Visit www.giftitforward.com.
• Enter LAWRENNJ001 as the Customer ID.
• Enter PTO as the name of the referring member.

Shipping will begin mid-November to early December. This is a great opportunity to begin your holiday shopping and support our PTO at the same time! View the flyer here.

Grazie Bistro and Cafe (formerly Fedora's) is joining our efforts to celebrate our LHS seniors. Order pizza in advance for a night off from cooking. See the flyer here for more details.

For a full list of upcoming Project Graduation events and fundraisers, please see this link, or 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 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.

besa [bay-suh]

Besa is an Albanian cultural value that means "to keep a promise" or "honor your word." It is a fundamental aspect of Albanian social and personal conduct and is considered sacred and an unbreakable code.

Q: Why should you always wear glasses in math class?

A: Because they help with da-vision

While the gap has slowly been closing over the years, there are more public libraries in the United States than there are McDonald's restaurants. As of the last count, there are around 17,000 public libraries in the United States, and around 14,000 McDonald's locations.

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