On December 3, 2014 at least 175 community members, parents, and staff met in the Lawrence High Commons to begin discussing the district's next strategic plan. By the end of the meeting, it was clear that not enough time for discussion was allotted in the breakout groups. So, as we announced at the evening's conclusion, we are continuing the discussion and are holding a few follow-up meetings to allow for more input. We will pick up the discussion right where we left off on December 3rd.

If you're interested in giving input as to what you feel is important for the district to consider when drafting the next strategic plan, attend the meeting on Wednesday, February 4 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. in the Lawrence High library. Please RSVP your plan to attend to Lana Mueller at lmueller@ltps.org.

Join the Lawrence Middle School (LMS) Drama Club as they present "The Wizard of Oz" on March 5, 6 & 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the LMS auditorium. Tickets will be available for purchase online and at the door: $6 for seniors and students, $8 for adults. Visit the show's webpage at wozlms.weebly.com for more info and updates.

Do you have an idea for a product or business? Consider entering the Cardinal Shark Tank Competition! Last year's event was such a big hit that the Business and International Studies Academy is again hosting the competition, scheduled for Friday, May 1. The application process is underway - contestants' applications are due by the end of the first week in March.

The Academy also is seeking community sponsors to help fund prize packages. Half of the event's proceeds will go to Special Olympics of NJ. Get more info and applications for contestants and sponsors here. Questions? Contact Academy leader Mick Cimorelli at mcimorelli@ltps.org.

Register now for "Tools for Parents - Parenting High Risk or Destructive Kids," a free seminar on February 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Lawrence High School (LHS). Ann DeGennaro, student assistance counselor at LHS, will provide an overview of current "popular" drugs and discuss how parents can identify if their children are using drugs. Free childcare and bus transportation is available. See flyer or register online at ToolsforParents.Eventbrite.com . This workshop is funded through a grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF).

Online seller registration for the March 7 Lawrenceville Elementary School (LES) PTO Kids' Used Toys & Clothing Sale will be open Friday, January 30 - Monday, February 2. See flyer or visit the LES PTO website for registration times and procedures.

LTEF Handbag Bingo - Order Tickets Now!

The Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) will hold its 5th annual Handbag Bingo fundraiser on Friday, February 27 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at ETS Conant Hall. All bingo prizes are designer handbags! Admission includes 8 games of Bingo (3 cards per game), coffee and dessert. See flyer or order tickets online here. 

All children in grades K - 8 are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Kids Marathon, hosted by Princeton HealthCare System Community Education & Outreach Program and Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center. Kids run, walk or roll 25 miles over 10 weeks and finish the last 1.2 miles together on Saturday, June 27. Proceeds support Princeton HealthCare System's programs to promote wellness and prevent obesity and chronic disease in children. See flyer for entry form or register online.