NEWS FROM THE NEST

There are only 43 days until the official start of the spring season! Head to the countdown below whenever you need a little winter pick-me-up.

Countdown to Spring

This week is National School Counselors Week, so we'd like to send an extra shout-out to all of those individuals providing support, guidance, advice, and encouragement to our students. Thank you for listening, nurturing, and helping our students to be the best they can be!

If you take a stroll through the main hallway at LHS, you'll notice that our Black Student Union, Black History Month Committee and Arts and Humanities Academy teamed up to transform it in celebration of Black History Month, featuring beautiful tapestries, inspirational quotes, and photographs of many historical figures who have achieved great accomplishments while blazing trails along the way. Black History not only celebrates these well-known names, but those from all walks of life who are making history every day, all year, in so many ways. This month is a reminder to make an effort to learn about their struggles, triumphs, and ongoing contributions to our lives, communities, and the world.

This Black History Month, try to learn something you didn’t know before. Ask questions, educate yourself, and celebrate the impact made by countless individuals and groups, whether they are widely recognized, or making contributions on a more personal level.

You can start by visiting this site to learn about the history of how Black History Month came to fruition.

LTPS will host a special Town Hall Style Referendum Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 4, from 6-8 p.m. at LMS to provide information to the community about the upcoming referendum.

See flyer for more details.

Auditions are now open for our high school choirs! Find all the details on our ensembles and how to audition through the Google Classroom Link. Set up your audition with Ms. Mandy St. Pierre-Johnson in Room 403 or by email at mmjohnson@ltps.info by February 4. This year, our choirs are touring California and performing at Disneyland. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something incredible!

Project Graduation's Bolly Fit-n-Fun fundraiser, originally scheduled for this Saturday, February 8, has been postponed. Please stay tuned for an announcement when a new date is confirmed.

To accommodate grade-level counselor meetings, LHS will follow a slightly adjusted schedule with extended resource periods on February 10, 11, and 12. A copy of the schedule is available below for your convenience. Students should go to their resource periods and wait for the announcement from the office before being escorted to the auditorium by their teachers.

Grade-Level Counselor Meetings:

• Monday, February 10th - 10th grade
• Tuesday, February 11th - 11th grade
• Wednesday, February 12th - 9th grade

Lunar New Year, celebrated in several countries around the world (particularly in East and Southeast Asia), began on January 29. The celebration will continue through February 12, with two weeks of feasts, parties, and customary celebrations. This year welcomes the year of the snake, which symbolizes renewal and regeneration. The holiday is the most popular among Chinese communities around the world, and is also called the Spring Festival.

LHS will be celebrating on Friday, February 7, as the International Alliance club hosts Lunar Night! The cost to attend is $5 per person and the event will run from 6-9 p.m. in the cafeteria. All are welcome and invited to join us in celebration!

More information about Lunar New Year and The Year of the Snake

Students will have an early dismissal on Friday, February 14. Staff will have an in-service / professional development afternoon.

Offices will remain open as normal until 3:30 p.m.

Wishing a happy Valentine's Day to our students, families, community, and staff! Show your love and appreciation for your sweethearts, family, friends, siblings, friends, coworkers, friends, pets...all of your loved ones!

Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.

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 Trailblazer Honorees for 2025 are Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin (Renown Vocalist, Chair of Berklee College's Ensemble Department, and Founder of Soul Ingredient), Kelly Ganges (Retired Chief of Staff for Mercer County Executive), Detective Marlon Webb, and Lisa Hall (Founder of Rays of Hope, Inc.). This year's keynote speaker is the Honorable Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of Newark, NJ.

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!

View the flyer here.

LHS is once again forming a team to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Whether you decide to shave your head in solidarity, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of this great cause. See the flyer below for more information or contact Ms. Brunner (mbrunner@ltps.org) with any questions.

Herff Jones representatives will be at LHS on February 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to measure seniors for their caps and gowns. Orders can be placed directly through the representatives, but must be paid for at that time. If you place your order online you do not have to visit the Herff Jones table.

*Please note: 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 (215-245-8660) with your height and a credit card number.

Applications for this year's Cardinal Crown event are due by February 10. This is a seniors-only show, featuring groups of three who will be judged on formalwear, humor, and creativity. Each team will compete for prizes and the right to be "crowned" the winners for the class of 2025.

• View the flyer
• Click here for the application

Students in the LHS Social Justice course recently ran a food drive as part of their end of semester action project. After researching an issue, they planned and executed the drive in an effort to combat hunger and food insecurity, as well as to raise awareness. They not only wrote a proposal to fight hunger in our community, but also advertised their mission and collected donations for TASK (Trenton Area Soup Kitchen). In a short period of time, these students collected about 50 pounds of food to donate! We are so proud of your efforts, ambition, and kind hearts!

The LHS Wrestling team recently competed in the Colonial Valley Conference tournament, with two Cardinals being named CVC champions. Freshman Stella Kramer grabbed the title girls, and senior Sam Moffett was named the boys' champion. Below is a full list of wrestlers who placed for LHS.

Boys Wrestling - 8th place (Coach: Chris Lynne)

James Lyons (6th place); Mckyle Thompson (5th place); Tyler Cortacans (4th place); Ivan Yaltukhovskyi and Steven Ham (2nd place); and Sam Moffett (1st place)

Girls Wrestling - 4th place (Coach: Jeff Verga)

6th Place Jariana Lucero (6th place); Leisy Pinos-Gomez and Marina Velasco (4th place); Nataly Contreras, Luna Morris, and Tanvi Madisetti (2nd place); Stella Kramer (1st place)

Congratulations to all!

The LHS diving team competed at the CVC Diving Championships on Monday, February 3. Three Cardinals were crowned 2025 champs! Congratulations to Tala Howe, Beckham Dipierro, and Piper Howe on this awesome accomplishment!

The LMS/LHS PTO is offering discounted tickets to Hershey Park, at the lowest price you will find this season! Tickets are normally $87.80 per person (over the age of three), but if you purchase through the PTO's fundraising link below, tickets are just $57! A portion of your cost will be donated back to the PTO. Tickets are valid for any day during normal operating hours until January 4, 2026, but will only be on sale until April 15! Tickets will be delivered around May 1 to the address you enter when making payment.

https://www.lmslhspto.com/store/amusement-park

Students Helping Honduras will be selling teddy bears during lunches from February 6-12. Purchase a cuddly bear for a friend or a loved one and held support SHH! Each teddy bear comes with a lollipop and a personalized note.

Casino Night returns on Saturday, February 22! Click here to read more about one of Project Graduation's biggest annual fundraisers, and purchase your tickets here. *Remember, this event is for individuals 21+ only!*

Volunteers Needed

Students Helping Honduras is hosting a self-defense fundraiser at AmeriKick Martial Arts in Princeton on Saturday, March 22. The cost is $25 per person, and light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required, and the event is now open to ALL AGES! See the flyer for more information or contact Ms. Katz (akatz@ltps.org).

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), a 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!

Project Graduation is working hard to raise money to fund the big end-of-year celebration for our seniors, but they need your help! View the flyer below to see their fundraising goal, and click here if you'd like to make a monetary donation.

PG Fundraising Goal

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).

Please support the Advocates for Innocence club on Thursdays by purchasing a cinnamon roll for $2 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.

Ichi-go ichi-e [ee-chee-go-ee-chee-eh]

Japanese: "once in a lifetime"

This concept consists of the belief that you should cherish every moment and experience as one that can never be repeated. Each moment is unique, and every moment has value.

This phrase can be used in both good and bad moments. When things go wrong, use ichi-go ichi-e to remind yourself that the moment is now past, and learn from it. When things go well, use this to pause and appreciate what just happened.

Q: What did the man say when he was arrested for stealing a Kit-Kat bar?

A: Gimme a break!

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