Lawrence QuickNews

QuickNews

March 26, 2015

Greetings!

Spring Recess starts next week. Schools are closed Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10. Celebrate Spring...maybe it's finally here!

Top Stories from LTPS

The Link - April 2015

Read an advance copy of the April 1 issue of The Link, the district's newsletter for the Lawrence community.

LTPS wins big at Mercer Science and Engineering Fair

Students from Lawrence Intermediate

School (LIS), Lawrence Middle School (LMS) and Lawrence High School (LHS) showcased the talent here at LTPS by winning several top awards at the 2015 Mercer Science and Engineering Fair held at Rider University on March 17. Fair participants prepare a research paper and presentation board that are judged by professional scientists and engineers using a variety of criteria for different awards. The LTPS award winners are:

LIS - Abbilash Shivaparan, Chaiyo Kosinski, Kaia Dyckman

LMS - Aluen Tomat-Kelly, Anusha Aggarwal, Teddy Masterson

LHS - James Gow, Pranav Sabanayagam

James Gow is the 1st Runner-up to the overall Grand Prize winner in the Senior Division! The Grand Prize winner will compete with over 1600 finalists at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh, PA in May. See the awards they won here.

LIS Winners

Abbilash Shivaparan, Chaiyo Kosinski, Kaia Dyckman

LMS Winners

Anusha Aggarwal, Teddy Masterson, Aluen Tomat-Kelly

LHS Winners

Pranav Sabanayagam,

James Gow

LHS students create, debate and legislate in Model Congress

Five Lawrence High School (LHS) students earned leadership positions at the New Jersey Model Congress recently, including the position of overall Senate President. Who are they and what positions did they earn? Learn here.

View video of Kush Patel debating before a committee.

It's still "...About That Bass" - Teddy Masterson now accepted to All State Orchestra

Lawrence Middle School (LMS) 8th grade double bass player Teddy Masterson has been accepted into the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) Intermediate All State Orchestra. Teddy performed with the Intermediate All State Orchestra as a 7th grader and placed 3rd chair. This year, he moved up to 2nd chair. In January, Teddy auditioned for the CJMEA Regional Orchestra and placed 1st chair in the Chamber Orchestra, which qualified him to audition for the Intermediate All State Orchestra. Teddy is an active member of the LMS Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Melissa Clark.

Other LTPS News

Attention: LHS wrestling team alumni

The Lawrence High School (LHS) wrestling team is compiling an alumni list of email addresses for an Alumni Recognition Night next season.

If you wrestled for LHS or know someone who did, send your email address to Coach Verga at jverga@ltps.org.

Check our Online Backpack!

LTPS-TV This Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, March 28-29, LTPS-TV will broadcast three new programs on Comcast Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:

LHS Boys Varsity Basketball recorded 2/27/15 (approximately 1 hour 13 minutes)

7:30AM, 10AM, 12:30PM, 5:30PM, 8PM & 10:30PM

Lawrence takes on Robbinsville at home for Senior Night.

BF Prime Time Nursery Rhymes recorded 3/23/15 (approximately 19 minutes)

6:30AM, 9AM, 11:30AM, 4:30PM, 7PM & 9:30PM

Students at Ben Franklin Elementary School present a musical program.

EP It's Saturday! recorded 3/24/15 (approximately 32 minutes)

7AM, 9:30AM, 12PM, 5PM, 7:30PM & 10PM

Students at Eldridge Park Elementary School present a musical program.

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

Community Programs

Cotsen Children's Library writing contest

The Cotsen Children's Library at Princeton University invites students ages 9 to 14 to participate in it's annual "350 for 50" writing competition. Write a short, 350-word story that includes the sentence, "There was a rattling noise." Winning stories from three age categories will be illustrated and published in the Summer 2015 issue of the Picture Book Press and on the Pop Goes the Page creative blog. Winners will also enjoy a $50 shopping spree at Labyrinth Books. See flyer for details.

Project Medicine Drop - Spring 2015

Don't forget to include your medicine cabinet in your spring cleaning routine - discard unwanted medications safely by using Lawrence Township's medication drop-off box, located in the Police Department lobby. See flyer for details.

Lawrence Hamnett spring soccer - register now

Register online now for Lawrence Hamnett spring soccer programs for boys and girls currently in grades Pre-K to 8. We are offering league-based play on Saturday mornings as well as a separate technical training program on Monday evenings. For more information and to register, please visit www.lawrencehamnett.com.

Free tax prep & financial services for qualified applicants

The United Financial Empowerment Center, run by United Way of Greater Mercer County, is offering free income tax preparation, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) assistance, and Credit Counseling Services for individuals and families who work and earn under $58,000. See flyers below.

Free Tax Prep & FAFSA Assistance

Free Credit Counseling Services