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August 14, 2015
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Petrina Pappas (front row, 3rd from right) and Erin Minero (directly above Petrina) with colleagues at MTI.
LMS teachers attend Holocaust education training
Erin Minero and Petrina Pappas, language arts teachers at Lawrence Middle School (LMS), recently participated in the Master Teacher Institute's intensive, week-long course, "History of the Holocaust," sponsored by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University. 

They received training in the Holocaust education resource "Echoes and Reflections," which integrates Holocaust education into classroom settings with modular, interdisciplinary lessons and extensive print and digital resources leveled for middle and high school. This resource includes access to hundreds of digitized survivor testimonies. In addition, they viewed James Moll's documentary "The Last Days," a documentary comprised of the narratives of five Hungarian Jews who survived the death camps. A variety of scholars discussed inherent themes such as the complicity of neighbors, choiceless choices, international response, justice and accountability, restitution and compensation, and rescue and moral responsibility, to name a few. Educational Consultant Colleen Tambuscio led teachers in debriefing information and resources as they brainstormed how to create, alter and augment their Holocaust lessons and units. 

Holocaust education impacts thousands of students and Rutger's MTI program offers advanced study of the Holocaust and its aftermath so New Jersey's districts and students are equipped to think critically about the past and its impact on the present, and our students' ability to impact the future as enlightened citizens.
 
For more information about Rutgers MTI, visit the Holocaust Resource Center website.
LIS tennis phenom ranks 1st in State
Aarushi Attray, rising 5th grader at Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS), won 4 out of 5 United States Tennis Association (USTA) Under 12 Girls tennis tournaments this summer and was runner-up in the 5th. With this performance, Aarushi is ranked 1st in the USTA New Jersey District Under 12 Girls singles division!
 
The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport's growth on every level in the United States, from local communities all the way to the US Open. 
Other LTPS News
Girls Tennis Car Wash Fundraiser
The Lawrence High School (LHS) Girls Tennis team will hold a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, August 22, from 9AM to 12PM at LHS. Support the team while your car is cleaned! See flyer.

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Community Programs
Register now for Lawrence Lacrosse fall clinics
Registration is open for the Lawrence Lacrosse Club's 2015 fall clinics. Programs are available for boys and girls Pre-K through 8th grade from Lawrence Township and surrounding communities that do not currently offer a lacrosse program. The fall clinics are a great opportunity for new players to try lacrosse and for experienced players to improve their skills. Space is limited - see flyer or visit www.lawrencelacrosse.com for program information and to register online. 
 
The Lawrence Lacrosse Club is also in need of volunteer coaches, team parents and administrative help. No lacrosse experience is necessary! If you would like to volunteer or have questions about registration, please contact [email protected].
Boys & Girls Club Sports Programs
Register now for sports programs at the new Boys & Girls Club Community Center opening in September. View the sports offerings here.
Lawrence Township Education Foundation
Thank a teacher with an A.P.P.L.E. from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) at www.ltefnj.org.
Lawrence Township Recreation Department
See what's happening at the Lawrence Township Recreation Department.
Lawrenceville Main Street
Check out what's coming up at Lawrenceville Main Street.

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