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| LHS principal David Adam, Camelia Wu, and LHS guidance counselor Marjorie Cobin |
LHS senior represents NJ in Presidential Scholars Program
The New Jersey Department of Education has chosen Lawrence High School (LHS) senior Yuhui (Camelia) Wu as Chief State School Officer candidate to represent New Jersey in her application to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Camelia was selected for this distinction, along with other select New Jersey students, on the basis of her high academic achievement and outstanding student accomplishments.
The U.S. Presidential Scholar Program is a state and national recognition program. Students chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D. C. in June, meet various dignitaries, and receive the U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion at a White House ceremony. Students will be notified in mid-April of their semi-finalist status. Good luck, Camelia!
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Linda Miller, K-3 Technology teacher with 1st graders Ava Fairbanks and Vanessa Tran
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LES celebrates Day of Code
Lawrenceville Elementary School (LES) students celebrated a Day of Code on Wednesday, December 9, during Computer Science and Education Week (December 7-13).
Coding (computer programming) is a new type of literacy that strengthens 21st century skills, including logical thinking, problem solving, perseverance, collaboration and communication. PreK - grade 3 students participated in the event and were excited to begin coding on a computer. Visit www.code.org for further information.
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Joaquin Zapata (gr. 1) and Nolan Jorgensen (Pre-K) try some coding.
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LES 1st graders L-R: Adda Fangajei, Charles Lewin, Hayden Perry, Isabelle Meth
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Zhou qualifies for national tennis tourney
Lawrence Middle School (LMS) 8th grader Nick Zhou recently qualified to compete in the 14's Advanced Division of the United States Tennis Association's Junior Team Tennis National Tournament in Columbia, South Carolina, December 4-7.
Nick is part of the National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton (NJTL) Junior Tennis Team. He helped the NJTL team advance to the semifinal round of competition, finishing 11th out of 16 teams that qualified for the National Tournament.
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Ganthapodi shines at national chess tournament
Maanav Ganthapodi, 7th grader at LMS, competed in the United States Chess Federation's National Tournament in Orlando, Florida, December 4-6.
The three day tournament consisted of seven rounds, each lasting up to three hours. Maanav finished 6th out of 141 competitors in the 7th grade level!
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Mindy Milavsky receives Outstanding School Administrator Award from music association
Lawrence Middle School (LMS) Principal Mindy Milavsky was selected by the New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) as the 2016 Outstanding School Administrator. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to music education, both within the confines of their school districts and beyond.
NJMEA will present the award at a luncheon during its annual state convention in February.
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LMS students get the royal treatment
LMS students Tucker Simpson and Jack Collins "appeared before royalty" recently. The boys were interviewed in a video by the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) about their experience participating in National History Day (NHD). Tucker and Jack received the Society's 1st place prize in May 2015 for their NHD exhibit on John Paul Jones. At the 2014 NHD competition, then LMS 8th graders Margaret Tran, Natasha Kalwachwala and Maria Tkacz received the Society's 2nd place prize for their exhibit on the USS Indianapolis. Still photos of the girls are included in the video.
The video was shown to attendees of the NMHS banquet held in New York in November, which honored Princess Anne of Great Britain and NMHS Chairman Ronald Oswald. So our students made a virtual appearance before Princess Anne!
View the video here (password: nhd2015). Photos of the girls appear at :55 and 1:30; a photo of the boys at 1:34; Tucker speaks at 2:25 and Jack at 2:53.
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Jack Collins and Tucker Simpson -
NHD 2015 Maritime Award
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Natasha Kalwachwala, Margaret Tran and Maria Tkacz - NHD 2014 Maritime Award
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| Mrs. Osorio sharing her knowledge of Puebla, Mexico. |
A taste of Mexico at LMS
Recently, Jennifer Rivera's 7th grade Spanish classes had a special visit from a parent who was born and raised in Puebla, Mexico, the town where "The Battle of Puebla" occurred between the Mexicans and the French on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) in 1862. Mrs. Osorio shared her perspective on this holiday that is celebrated in the USA more than it is in Mexico, and addressed the misconception that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16. Mrs. Osorio continued her discussion about school life in Mexico, key cultural sites such as Chichen Itza, foods such as mole and chile en nogada, and traditions and special holidays, such as Semana Santa and Día de los Muertos.
Students were offered a variety of special snacks from Mexico, ranging from spicy candy to chocolates and other sweets, to try at the end of the presentation.
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Puebla is located in South/Central Mexico
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Chile en Nogada - traditional dish served for Mexican Independence Day
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District protocol for addressing pediculosis (head lice)
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Breakfast with Santa
Bring your little ones to Breakfast with Santa tomorrow, December 12, from 8-11AM in the Lawrence High School (LHS) cafeteria. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children. The event is sponsored by the LHS Change in Action group.
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LHS Theater "One Acts" Night
Theater I, II, and IV will perform An Evening of One Acts at 6:30 p.m. on December 17 in the Lawrence High School (LHS) auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. There will be dramas and comedy short plays. Come out and enjoy an evening of live entertainment with the LHS Theater students!
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LHS to host College Athletics Recruiting Night
Interested in playing sports in college? Attend "Understanding Athletic Recruiting in the 21st Century," a free information session on navigating the college recruitment process on Tuesday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the LHS library.
Presenters will include Holly Burks Becker and Jeffrey Durso-Finley, co-directors of College Counselling at the Lawrenceville School with over 50 years of experience from the multiple perspectives of player, coach, parent, and college adviser. The seminar is open to parents and students in grades 6-11.
See flyer for a complete list of topics to be covered, including "The Recruiting Timeline," "NCAA Eligibility and Regulations," "The Role of the Parent in Athletic Recruiting," and more.
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Board meeting audio
Audio from the December 9 Board of Education meeting is available on the LTPS district website. Go to www.ltps.org/BOEAUDIO and the most recent audio is at the top.
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LTPS-TV This Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, December 12-13, LTPS-TV will broadcast three new programs on Comcast Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:
LHS Varsity Swimming recorded 12/3/15 (approximately 1 hour 29 minutes)
5AM, 8AM, 11AM, 4PM, 7PM & 10PM
Lawrence takes on Nottingham at home in the first Cardinal Sports TV broadcast of the winter sports season.
Lawrence Holiday Spirit recorded 12/6/15 (approximately 30 minutes)
6:30AM, 9:30AM, 12:30PM, 5:30PM, 8:30PM & 11:30PM
The Lawrence High School Ensemble Choir and other singers join Santa and Mrs. Clause at Weedon Park, followed by the LHS Madrigal choir singing at the Lawrence Town Hall Tree Lighting Ceremony.
LHS Winter Instrumental recorded 12/7/15 (approximately 45 minutes)
7AM, 10AM, 1PM, 6PM, 9PM & 11:59PM
The Lawrence High School Music Department presents their annual Winter Instrumental Concert.
Missed a program on LTPS-TV? Many of our recent programs can be seen on YouTube at the LTPSRewind channel.
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Princeton Holiday Hoops Food Drive
Bring two non-perishable food items and receive free admission to a Princeton University basketball game on Thursday, December 17. Donations benefit the Friends of Mercer Street Food Bank. See flyer.
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Little League Umpire Training
Students and parents - train to be a Little League baseball and softball umpire. Returning officials can take the course as a refresher free of charge. Register now for classes beginning in February - see registration form and schedule here.
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Young Rembrandts Winter Drawing Classes
Young Rembrandts will offer drawing classes for children ages 3.5 to 12 years old at various local sites beginning in January. See flyer.
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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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