The Weekly Update
Week of June 3, 2024
June is a Busy Month. Are You in the Know?
There is a lot happening at the Lawrence Middle School from now until the end of the school year. Please mark your calendar.
Monday, June 3 - Band and 8th Grade Chorus Concert, 7 pm
Tuesday, June 4 - Orchestra and 7th Grade Chorus Concert, 7 pm
Tuesday, June 4 - End of Year Art Show, see Ms. Richardson with questions
Monday, June 17 - LMS Field Day
Tuesday, June 18 - 7th Grade Picnic (on-site)
Thursday, June 20 - Last Day of School, Early Dismissal
End of Year Activities for 8th Graders - Important Dates to Remember
8th Grade Dance/Celebration – The eighth-grade dance will be held Friday, June 7th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Lawrence High School Commons. Only eighth grade Lawrence Middle School students are allowed to attend. Formal attire is NOT advocated. School dress code applies.
If your child would like a class of 2028 T-Shirt but does not want to attend the dance, they will have a chance to purchase a shirt for ($5.00).
Reminder - As stated in the Student Handbook, students must be in attendance in school for a minimum of four hours to participate in after school or evening activities (athletics, drama productions, dances, etc.).
8th Grade Farewell Ceremony – The farewell ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Rider University in the Alumni Gym.
Students are encouraged to dress nicely (business) for the ceremony.
Each eighth grader will receive three (3) tickets to the farewell ceremony. An additional three (3) tickets will be provided for each student upon written request by the parents on a first come-first served basis. Also, if you do not need the three tickets you have been given; please return them via your student to the main office. Please contact Mary Beth Coleman at the Middle School (671-5525) mcoleman@ltps.org with ticket requests or if you have any questions.
Again, as a reminder, students must be in school for at least 4 hours in order to participate in the ceremony.
Attached is a map of the Rider University Campus. The Alumni Gym is identified on the enclosed map. Although parking is directly behind the Student Recreation Center, please be sure to leave time to walk into the building and find seating.
8th Grade Trip - The 8th grade trip is Friday, June 14th at Black Bear Lake in Millstone, NJ. Students will be leaving the middle school around 9:00 AM and will be returning around 3:00 PM. Please note the time change.
Inappropriate behaviors between now and until the end of the year (including attendance and failing grades) can result in a student losing their privilege of participating in the end-of-the-year activities.
8th Grade Breakfast Info and Sign-Up
We are pleased to announce that the LMS/LHS PTO will be sponsoring an End of Year Breakfast for our 8th Graders. This is a great way to recognize our Class of 2024 and send them off in a big way. The PTO is in need of contributions of breakfast food and snacks. If you are able to support their efforts, you can use the link below to sign up. You will receive an email within a day or two which will include drop off instructions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA8AC28ABFE3-49747025-8thgrade#/
If you are unable to pick up an item or can't drop off but would still like to help, please consider making a monetary donation. You can visit the LMS/LHS PTO website and simply click the donate button on the top right of the page. Please indicate "8th grade breakfast" in the comment section of your donation.
As always, your support of the LMS/LHS PTO is always appreciated. All of us at the Nation, thank our families and the PTO for their dedication and hard work throughout the entire school year. THANK YOU!
Ways to Recognize Our 8th Graders - Please Consider Participating
End of Year Video and Throwback Song
It is an annual tradition on the last day of school to play an 8th Grade End of Year Video and Throwback Song featuring pictures of your students throughout their time in Lawrence Township Public Schools or in the community.
However, we need the help of parents/guardians to make this happen.
Please send pictures, digital images only, to lmsvideo@ltps.info
The digital images can be sent as an attachment or shared via any websites you use to store images.
Questions? Please reach out to Mr. Stamatelos, jstamatelos@ltps.org.
Rider Jumbotron
Families who wish to have a shout out along with a student picture scrolled on the Rider Jumbotron before the Farewell Ceremony should complete the form below. The form asks for the message and an image to use. A sample is also provided.
LMS Class of 2024 Shout-Out Form
Don't miss out on recognizing your 8th grader. We would love to see more shout-outs for the Jumbotron. If you believe you would like to participate, please don't delay and submit your shout-out as soon as possible. Thank you for helping to celebrate the Lawrence Middle School Class of 2024.
Last Chances to Earn House Points
Throughout June, students are encouraged to participate in Spirit Days on each of the Wednesdays, as well of other designated days. This is an easy way to earn house points.
June 5 - Rainbow, dress in different colors of the rainbow
June 12 - Red-White-Blue
June 14 - Anything Lawrence
June 17 - Field Day - House Colors
June 19 - Olympics - Wear Work Out Clothes
Rising 8th Grade - World Language and Performing Arts Course Selection
Attention Class of 2029
It is time to select a world language course! The Genesis Portal will open on June 4 and close on June 10.
Please watch the video below and check out your child's email for written directions.
All rising 8th graders MUST select a world language (Chinese 1, French 1, or Spanish 1)
Please select more than one and prioritize (1st Choice, 2nd Choice)
If you are interested in taking Chorus 8, Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, or Musical Theater you will also need to select. (THIS IS NOT MANDATORY)
Please reach out to your counselor or contact the Main Office if you have any questions.
Fall Sports Registration is Now Open Online
Fall Sports Information - Please Take a Moment to Review the Process
- Please visit ltps.org to register for a sport under the athletics tab or visit: https://lawrence-ar.rschooltoday.com/
- A current sports physical is needed for all student athletes submitted two weeks prior to start of tryouts.
- A sports physical can not be older than 365 days.
- Physical paperwork can be located on Athletics page, in the Nurse’s Office or visit:
Preparticipation Physical Evaluation History Form
- Must be on the Sports physical form- no other forms are valid for LMS sports.
If your sports physical is older than 90 days please complete the Health Update at https://lawrence-ar.rschooltoday.com/sites/lawrence-ar.rschooltoday.com/files/upload/HealthUpdateForm2020.pdf
Impact Test- An Impact Test is required of all student athletes. It is an online assessment/baseline for concussion testing. Please follow the steps listed below:
- Go to: www.impacttestonline.com/schools
- Enter the following Customer Id: 620F630656 and click launch Baseline Test.
- Click English or Spanish. Follow the directions on the web site. Answer the questions carefully and to the best of your ability.
- This is a baseline test. Do not be concerned with pass/fail.
* ** ALL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO CREAGAN@LTPS.ORG OR LMIKOLAJCZAK@LTPS.ORG, DROPPED OFF IN MAIN OFFICE, OR DELIVERED TO THE NURSE’S OFFICE.***
All Paperwork needs to be handed in 2 weeks prior to the 1st practice date.