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Community Conversation - April 26, 2016
Mark your calendar! We hope you'll be part of the Conversation and attend our next Community Conversation set for Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
Learn what's in our new five-year strategic plan.
Watch here for more info!
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MCCU Gallery highlights works of LHS art teachers and students
Three Lawrence High School (LHS) art teachers - Khalilah Sabree, Sean Carney, and Cheryl Eng - along with LHS students Andrew Baicker, James Boushell, Samantha Gardocki, Barbara Gruszka, Emily Herrera, Bryan Lemus, and Benjamin Reitz, have works on exhibit at "Passing the Palette: Arts Educators and Their Students," at the Mercer County Community College (MCCU) Gallery.
The exhibit, on display from now through December 8, showcases the talent, creativity and significance of art instruction in and around Mercer County by bringing together the artworks of area students and the dedicated teachers who instruct and inspire them.
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LHS students challenged to "Be the Change"
Lawrence High School (LHS) students participated in Challenge Day on November 10 and 11, when they were inspired to "Be the Change" they wish to see in the world, and challenge others to do the same. The program was funded through a grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF).
 Challenge Day is a program designed to break down barriers between students, stop bullying, and encourage students to make relationships outside their typical group of friends. During the two day program, leaders from the California-based Challenge Day program used highly interactive and energetic activities to guide 176 students and 48 adult volunteers through a carefully designed exploration of the ways people separate from each other, and modeled tools for creating connection and building community. Breaking from the norms of the traditional "workshop" environment, Challenge Day activities included one-on-one discussions, small group meetings, games, and quite a bit of dancing! The participants plan to use Challenge Day's valuable lessons and spread its message as encouragement for all students to continue to 'Be the Change."
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BOE members Jo Ann Groeger and Laura Waters view students' inventions at the November 11 meeting.
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Invent-a-Mania
Last June before school dismissed for summer, approximately 300 third graders were told of an Invent-a-Mania project they could do over the summer. About 100 students took a flyer describing the project and 13 students actually submitted inventions when they returned to school in September. The students who participated are: Pavana Gujjar, Emily McCann, Samantha Lambdin, Julia Doliwa, Petra Doherty, Harper Robinson, Riya Sharma, Graham Wild, Julia Ciccone, Mirella Ionescu, Sophia Gilli, James Sannella and Kiki Nweje.
Gifted and Talented teachers Jessica Heller and Jeanne Muzi introduced the project outcomes to the Board of Education (BOE) at its November 11 meeting. Nine of the 13 students unveiled their creations to the BOE, district administrators, and others on hand at the meeting. The young inventors should secure patents quickly!
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LHS Interact Club brings Fall Fest fun to the HomeFront Family Campus
On November 11, LHS Interact club members welcomed autumn with "Fall Fest" fun at the Homefront Family Campus in Ewing, NJ. The LHS student volunteers celebrated with HomeFront children and their families with music, dancing, face painting, tattoos, games and refreshments - the "pin the feather on the turkey" game and glow stick necklaces were particularly popular!
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The LHS Interact Club at HomeFront
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Just two months ago, over 500 visitors from all walks of life celebrated the grand opening of the new HomeFront Family Campus at 101 Celia Way in Ewing. Supporters, volunteers, and former clients crowded the bright hallways and rooms, eager for a first-hand look at this new "village of healing and hope" for families living in the shadow of homelessness. The Interact club at LHS is proud and privileged to have worked with HomeFront over the years. Interact, Lawrence High School's community service club, is advised by LHS English teacher Jill Vaughn, who provides support and guidance to this largely self-governing group of student volunteers. The members of Interact work to tackle the issues in the community about which they care most and strive to create positive change. If you would like to connect with Interact - either as a student volunteer or as a community member - please contact Mrs. Vaughn at jvaughn@ltps.org.
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Nine LHS seniors offered instant college/university acceptance at HBCU Fair
Twenty-four enthusiastic Lawrence High School (LHS) juniors and seniors, accompanied by guidance counselors Doreen Welsh and Marjorie Cobin, attended the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Fair On November 17 at Susquehanna Bank Arena in Camden, NJ.
The fair is an annual event for students to speak with admission representatives from HBCU's around the country. Seniors also have the opportunity to present their transcripts and test scores for provisional "instant decision" acceptances if they meet individual school admission criteria. Nine students received acceptances to one or more colleges/universities with one student, Tahesia Reid, the recipient of a full-ride scholarship.
Pictured L-R: (Top) Dana Randolph-Pryce, Monica McGill, Nigel Davis, Destiny Jones (Bottom) Tahesia Reid, Njeri Robinson, Abriana Van Patrick, Car'ly Windham, Daniella Logan
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Twelve LHS seniors offered scholarships at Rider University Instant Decision Day
On November 12, Rider University Admissions conducted an "Instant Decision Day" for seniors at Lawrence High School (LHS). Students had to complete an application and meet Rider's criteria for admission in order to be interviewed.
Twelve students were accepted for the Fall 2016 semester and were awarded total scholarships in the amount of $223,000 for their freshman year at Rider University, if they choose to attend.
Accepted students pictured are: (sitting L-R) Klaudia Grzesiak, Dariya Kindiy, Carly Piazza, Samantha Gardocki, and Madison Mahler; (standing L-R) Anum Paroya, Devlyn Cifuentes, Kiernan McCormick, Theodore Boronkay, and Sebastian Czerwinski Not pictured: Madison Ubry and Vivekkumar Govindaswamy |
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LHS DECA students inspired to help others at COLT Conference
Several LHS DECA club members attended the New Jersey DECA COLT (Chapter Officer Leadership Training) Conference in Cherry Hill in mid-October, where they heard an inspirational talk by Keith Hawkins. Once an inhabitant of a rough area in Los Angeles, Hawkins now travels the country as an inspirational speaker, presenting to roughly 400,000 each year.
Hawkins encouraged students to exit their comfort zones. He claims it is in uncomfortable situations when students are able to maximize their learning. Student feedback related that Hawkins taught many lessons that day but perhaps the most memorable was when he spoke of helping others.
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DECA officers at COLT Conference: (Front) Daryl Hoehne, Alexandrea Manalo, Jennifer Zoll, Nelle Evans, Ally Wakeman, (name withheld), (Back) Michael Marsh, Ian Rosenast, Justin Morris, Audley Clark, Fawad Yousufzai, Kyle Springsteen, Nick Ciuffreda
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Prior to Hawkins' time on stage, students had listened to Rod Hirsch, executive director of Operation Shoebox NJ. Hirsch stressed the importance of helping soldiers overseas and related how his organization sends care packages of donated supplies to soldiers in need.
After Hirsch finished, Hawkins took time to reiterate the importance of helping others. He asserted that "you may forget the others you help, but the others you help will never forget you," and encouraged students to get involved.
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Meet the Cardinals Principals Night
Join the LMS/LHS PTO for a special information night and Q&A session with LMS principal Mindy Milavsky and LHS principal David Adam on November 23 at LHS. See what our secondary schools have to offer! See flyer. |
Students Helping Honduras
Help the Lawrence High School (LHS) chapter of Students Helping Honduras (SHH) reach their fundraising goal by participating in one or more of their upcoming fundraisers listed below.
SHH is an organization that aims to alleviate poverty and violence in Honduras through education and youth empowerment. Student volunteers hold fundraisers to raise money for new schools and then travel to Honduras during summer and winter breaks to help build them. LHS Spanish teacher Alyssa Katz is the club advisor.
Holiday Pie Sale - support SHH by purchasing pies made by Terhune Orchard. See flyer for pie selections and prices. Email your order to Alyssa Katz at akatz@ltps.org by December 11 for distribution on December 18. |
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LHS Operation Smile Club Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Join the Lawrence High School (LHS) Operation Smile Club in celebrating "The Best Family Thanksgiving" by helping to fund free cleft lip/palate surgeries for children and young adults worldwide. See flyer for a unique and eye-opening fundraiser survey. Do the survey as a family activity. |
Liberty Claus - holiday donations for troops
In honor of U.S. service men and women who continue to serve our country, Slackwood Elementary School staff and students will participate in "Liberty Claus," sponsored by the Slackwood PTO. The program supports single service members of Joint Base McGuire Dix and Lakehurst with gifts of holiday treats and toiletry items while they are far away from their families. Representatives from Joint Base MDL in New Jersey will accept donations at Slackwood on Tuesday, December 15. See flyer for permitted items - the deadline for donations is December 11.
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From the NJDOE - The Family Connection
Read The Family Connection, the New Jersey Department of Education's (NJDOE) monthly e-newsletter, for PARCC score information and useful links/resources. |
Board Meeting Audio
Audio from the November 11 Board of Education meeting is now available on the LTPS district website. Go to www.ltps.org/BOEAUDIO and the most recent audio at the top.
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LTPS-TV This Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, November 21-22, LTPS-TV will broadcast three new programs on Comcast Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:
LHS Varsity Football recorded 10/31/15 (approximately 1 hour 46 minutes)
8AM, 11AM, 4PM, 7PM, & 10PM
LTPS-TV wraps up the Fall Cardinal Sports Season with Varsity Football as Lawrence takes on Hightstown at home for Senior Day.
BF Veterans Day 2015 recorded 11/11/15 (approximately 26 minutes)
7AM, 10AM, 1PM, 6PM & 9PM
The students at Ben Franklin Elementary School observe Veterans Day and honor several veterans in attendance.
LTEF Grant Awards recorded 11/11/15 (approximately 6 minutes)
7:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM, 6:30PM, & 9:30PM
The Lawrence Township Education Foundation announced the recipients of this round of LTEF grants at the recent School Board Meeting.
LTPS-TV also will show past favorites.
Missed a program on LTPS-TV? Many of our recent programs can be seen on YouTube at the LTPSRewind channel.
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Thanksgiving APPLEs from LTEF
Honor a teacher by sending them an APPLE. Make a donation to the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) and a pack of APPLE cards will be mailed to you for you to personalize and send to a special educator. It's a great way to thank a special teacher, nurse, guidance counselor, or anyone else this Thanksgiving season! Order online or complete this form. The deadline for orders is November 20.
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Lawrenceville Presbyterian Preschool Farmers' Market
Lawrenceville Presbyterian Preschool will hold a Thanksgiving Farmers' Market on Tuesday, November 24, from noon to 6:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville Fellowship Center. The market will feature produce donated by local farms, as well as baked goods for sale, free childcare while parents shop, a sing-a-long, a magic show, activities, crafts and more. All proceeds go to Lawrenceville Presbyterian Preschool and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. See flyer. |
Wanted: gently used men's business attire
U.I.H. Family Partners, a non-profit organization in Trenton, needs donations of men's gently used suits, dress shirts and pants for its Dress2Impress program. The program provides suits for interviews and business attire for the newly employed, free of charge. See flyer or contact Erin Servillo at eservillo@ltps.org for donation pickup. |
Flu Shot Clinic
The Lawrence Township Health Department will hold an additional flu shot clinic for Township residents on December 2 from 1-3PM at the Municipal Building. See flyer for instructions.
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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. |
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2565 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 (609) 671-5405 FAX (609) 883-4225
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