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Cheerleaders Win CVC Medium Division Title
Community Conversation
Football Scores 1st Playoff Win
Cyber Bullying Prevention Program
Moldoff Earns Eagle Scout Award

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QuickNews
November 21, 2013

Greetings!

  

 

Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.

--Babe Ruth 

 

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal Days  
November 21-22 - Grades K-8
November 25-26 - Grades K-12
  
All dates are Early Dismissal (ED) Days for grades listed for specific dates. See the ED times for your school under School Times  in column on left.
 Top Stories from LTPS
Cheerleaders Win CVC Medium Division Title
L to R: Captains Mecca Gullatte, Jordannah Schreiber, Morgan Palmer

The Lawrence High School (LHS) Varsity Cheerleaders won 1st Place in the Medium Division of the annual Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) Cheer Competition. Fourteen teams competed within four divisions at the event, which was held on November 16 at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. Adrienne Landolfi coaches the LHS squad of 21 girls.

 

 

null Varsity cheerleaders:

Rachel Allen, Chloe Brensinger, Steph Drzewiecka, Mariefred Evans, Ally Foltiny, Allyiah Glenn, Sarah Gorski, Dalis Graham, Mecca Gullate, Tyler Hebbons, Julianne Hughes, Sabrina Koza, Genevieve Labowicz, Erica Levin, Madison Mahler, Elizabeth Manso, Morgan Palmer, Mika Piaseczny, Jordannah Schreiber, Mackenzie Ubry, Cassie Van Stone  
Community Conversation Presentation Available Here
Our Community Conversation on November 14th in the Lawrence High Commons was quite successful. Approximately 150 parents, community members, students, and staff contributed to the success as they heard an update on district happenings as well as gave input on the 2014-2015 district budget and next strategic plan.

View the PowerPoint Superintendent Crystal Edwards presented during the event.  

Varsity Football Scores 1st Playoff Win

The LHS varsity football team won last Saturday's playoff game against Allentown with a score of 21-14, making it the first football playoff win in Lawrence High's history. The Cardinals now face Carteret on Saturday, November 23 at 1PM at Lawrence in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III semifinals. Having coached the Cardinals for 24 years, Rob Radice has been head coach for 14 years. Assistant coaches are: Dean Mason, Anthony Ammirata, Anthony Herold, Ferguson Reeves, Chaz Freeman, Dave Bossio(volunteer), Ryan Dunn (volunteer). 

2014-2015 Board Approved Calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2014-2015 district calendar at its November meeting. View calendar here.
LMS Hosting Speaker on Cyber Bullying Prevention and more

Lawrence Middle School (LMS) is hosting two assemblies on November 22 re: How to Prevent Cyber Bullying, Sexting, Social Media Abuse, & Other Cyber Issues.  You're welcome to attend.  Assemblies are at LMS at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.  

 

Learn more about presenter Richard Guerry and presentation.

Moldoff Earns Eagle Scout Award

Andrew Moldoff and Gabriel Mascio,

Vice-President of the Guardians of the National Cemetery

Lawrence High senior Andrew Moldoff earned his Eagle Scout Award, the highest award offered by the Boy Scouts. His project was the beautification of the ceremonial flagpole area at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA digging new flowerbeds and planting 40 new shrubs.


During this year's Veterans Day ceremonies, Andrew returned to the site as a featured speaker reciting the WWI poem "In Flanders Fields." At the end of the ceremony he presented the Guardians with a bound pictorial version of his Eagle Project, thanking them for their past and continued service.

 

See video of Andrew's speech here. (Use the download option for best playback.)
Other LTPS News to Know
LES Teacher Nominated for Favorite CP Teacher Contest--your votes needed!

A parent has nominated LES teacher, Kayla Doroba for Cerebral Palsy Family Network's "Our Favorite CP Teacher Contest."  The parent is hopeful Ms. Doroba will be recognized for her caring ways and her outstanding teaching abilities.  Teachers that receive most votes will receive gift package of technology and apps including an iPad 2, Apple TV, and $100 iTunes gift card for their school

 

Voting ends Tuesday, November 26 at 11:59 p.m.  Vote at this site and spread the word! 

STEM Academy Video Game Science Night

Join the LHS STEM Academy at Video Game Science Night on Wednesday, December 4 or Friday, December 6 and experience the science behind 10 popular video games. See flyer and registration form.

LIS Thanksgiving Food Drive

The Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) Student Council recently organized their annual HomeFront Thanksgiving Food Drive to support local families. All LIS classes participated and collected enough food to fill 13 large laundry baskets for HomeFront.

LES Blood Drive - Today
Donate the "gift of life" by stopping at the Blood Mobile in the LES parking lot today, November 21 from 2:30-7:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. Bring a photo or signature ID and eat within 4 hours of donating. All donors will earn a chance to win a pair of Super Bowl tickets.
Operation Smile Sponsors Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Lawrence High's Operation Smile Club is again sponsoring a Thanksgiving fundraiser for the organization that uses the funds to underwrite free surgery for children and young adults with facial deformities in developing nations and here in the United States.  See flyer for eye-opening fundraiser format. 
Harlem Wizards vs. Lawrence Learners--have your ticket yet?
Is it true the LTPS Superintendent Crystal Edwards will be a cheerleader at the Harlem Wizards vs Lawrence Learners game? Come to the game and find out!  
The rousing game of hoops will be on December 8 when a team of district staff face the Harlem Wizards in the Lawrence High gym.  The event is sponsored by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation.  

Purchase tickets in advance to receive a discounted price---see flyer or order online.

Education Foundation Awards $51,352 in Grants

LTPS-TV This Weekend

This Saturday & Sunday, November 23-24, LTPS-TV will broadcast four new programs on Comcast Channel 19 (digital 98-1) and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:

 

LTPS Awards & Recognitions recorded 11/13/13 (approximately 26 minutes)

9:30AM, 1:30PM & 8:30PM

At the start of the November Board of Education meeting there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for the improvements to the LHS Library, and the latest round of grants were awarded by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation.

 

LTPS Community Conversation recorded 11/14/13 (approximately 44 minutes)

6AM, 10AM, 4PM & 9PM

Parents and community members interact with LTPS representatives to discuss the district's ongoing strategic plan.

 

LHS Varsity Football recorded 11/16/13 (approximately 1 hour 46 minutes)

7AM, 11AM, 5PM & 11PM

Lawrence takes on Allentown at home in a State Championship playoff game.

 

SW Respect Assembly recorded 11/18/13 (approximately 19 minutes)

9AM, 1PM & 7PM

Slackwood School holds a brief morning meeting honoring students who demonstrated respect for others during the Month of Respect.

 Community Programs
Holidays in the Village
Join Lawrenceville Main Street for its 15th Annual Holidays in the Village on December 8 in Weeden Park. See flyer for details.

Lawrence Township Education Foundation

Thank a teacher with an A.P.P.L.E. from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF).

Lawrenceville Main Street 

Check out what's coming up at Lawrenceville Main Street.

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