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LTPS named National District of Character
Girls Track wins division title
LHS Theater IV class competes at festival

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May 16, 2014
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LTPS Named a 2014 National District of Character by the Character Education Partnership (CEP)
Lawrence Township Public Schools is pleased to announce that The Character Education Partnership (CEP), a national advocate and leader for the character education movement, has named Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) a 2014 National District of Character (NSOC). The NSOC program recognizes LTPS as a district that has demonstrated its use of character development to drive a positive impact on academics, student behavior, and climate throughout the district. 

When and where will we receive our award from the CEP?  How long will we hold this distinction?  Find out here. 

View our Character Education video, narrated by Superintendent Edwards.


References in linked news release:

 

Girls Track Wins Division Title

Lawrence High's Girls Track & Field Team captured the Patriot Division title (co-title with Hopewell) for the first time in 20 years with a win over Robbinsville on May 14.  The meet was close throughout the entire contest (final 73-67) and it came down to the last event of the meet.  Tim Collins is the head coach and is assisted by Jonathan Chichiletti and Marcus D'Ameli.

 

As Coach Collins related:

The girls (Kelsey Holt, Suzie Dapprich, Sophie Rauschenberger and Renee Fortier) ran neck and neck for the ENTIRE relay with Robbinsville until Renee finally secured the win in the last 100 meters with her teammates wildly cheering her on.  It was an incredibly exciting meet and I am so proud to coach these girls.  They are a shining example of what is good in Lawrence.  These girls work so hard at practice and in school, are respectful and committed to doing things the right way.

 

Highlights:

Dominique Peters:  won 100, 200, 400; 2nd in High Jump

Renee Fortier:  won 400 hurdles, anchored winning 4x400 relay

Tatiana Hewitt:  won Triple Jump & Long Jump; 2nd in 100 Hurdles

Carol Trimble:  won High Jump, 2nd in Triple Jump, 3rd in Long Jump

Gen Labowicz:  won Pole Vault, 2nd in Long Jump

Kelsey Holt:  2nd in 100, 200; 3rd in 400; member of winning 4x400 relay 

 

LHS Theater IV class attends Bucks County Playhouse Theater Festival

The Lawrence High School (LHS) Theater IV class performed "I Don't Want to Talk About It" from Playscripts.com at the annual Bucks County Playhouse High School Theater Festival on May 13. They competed with four other area schools and took home two awards:

 

Kevin Quis - Outstanding Achievement in Acting

Criswell Lavery and Lindsay Jorgensen - Outstanding Student Direction of a Play

Lorie Baldwin is the LHS Theater Director.
Other LTPS News to Know

Board Meeting Audios

Audio from the May 7 Board of Education budget meeting and the May 14 regular monthly meeting are now available on the LTPS District Web Site. Go to www.ltps.org/BOEAUDIO and the most recent audio is at the top.  

LTPS-TV This Weekend

This Saturday & Sunday, May 17-18, LTPS-TV will broadcast four new programs on Comcast Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:

 

LHS Boys Varsity Tennis recorded 4/28/14 (approximately 40 minutes)

9:30AM & 4PM

Lawrence takes on Ewing in a doubles match.

 

LHS Mr. LHS recorded 5/2/14 (approximately 1 hour 43 minutes)

7:30AM, 10:30AM & 5PM

Lawrence High School seniors raise money for Project Graduation in this fun filled contest.

 

Lawrence Diversity Day recorded 5/4/14 (approximately 1 hour 6 minutes)

6AM & 11PM

Lawrence Township residents perform different cultural acts.

 

LHS Varsity Softball recorded 5/7/14 (approximately 1 hour 9 minutes)

12:30PM & 8:30PM

Lawrence High School takes on West Windsor Plainsboro North.

 

Missed a program on LTPS-TV? Many of our recent programs can be seen on YouTube at the LTPSRewind channel.

 Community Programs

2014 Special Olympics USA Games - June 14 - 21

The national games are coming soon and will bring many visitors to our area! Actual competition runs June 16-20 with opening and closing ceremonies on either end. 

 

LTPS schools still will be in session.  Please allow extra time if you drive your child to school.  While we will make every effort to compensate for extra traffic on the roads, buses may be late.

 

Important facts to know:

  • 3,500 athletes
  • 1,000 coaches
  • 10,000 volunteers
  • 70,000 family, friends, spectators
  • Event sites: Princeton University, Rider University, TCNJ, The Hun School, Mercer County Park, The Lawrenceville School, Mercer Oaks, The Peddie School

Click here for specific traffic information from the Township, outlining roads that will be impacted by the events and heaviest traffic times.

Lawrence Fireballs U-14 Girls Soccer Try-Outs

Try-outs for the Lawrence Fireballs U-14 girls soccer team will be held May 15, May 20, and May 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Village Park. See flyer for details.

Renaissance Faire

The West Windsor Lions Club will hold its annual Renaissance Faire on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18 at Mercer County Park.
Princeton University Art Museum Family Day

May 17 from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a day of creation and discovery as you explore line, shape, and color in art. Family Day offers hands-on activities, live performances, and scavenger hunts. See flyer.

Lawrence Township Education Foundation

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

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