The Weekly Update

LMS is thrilled to announce the October Students of the Month. Students are selected by teachers each month by subject area. These students adhere to the Cardinal Code of Respect, Readiness and Responsibility each day. They serve as role models for their peers and exhibit kindness throughout the school day. We are so proud of the first group of students. All of us at LMS look forward to watching these students continue to grow throughout the school year.

Ava Basnight

Jesse Dixon

Camilla Gruezo

Mark Kramer

Kelsey LaMont

Scarlett Linton

Jonathan Ostermann

Gabriel Prabhu

Corine Ryan

Yeray Tello Cuadra

Ava Tseng

A shout-out to Caesar's Bagels in Lawrenceville. They graciously donated bagels and spreads for our guests who spoke on Be A Cardinal Day. Please support our local vendors when possible. Thank you.

Fall sports team photos will be taken on Tuesday, October 20. Teams will be called down for pictures at the beginning of 5th Period. Coaches will be handing out the order form for Memory Mates. Students should wear their uniform.

The date of the first Science Bowl Meeting has been changed to Wednesday, October 21 after school, room 312.

Please mark your calendars now for Spirit Week at the end of the month. Each day highlights a different theme. Students are encouraged to dress with the theme in mind. As a reminder, the school dress code still applies. Participation is the key to earning house points...and to showing your spirit!

Monday, October 26 - Pink Out Day,

Tuesday, October 27 - Decades Day

Wednesday, October 28 - Media Blitz represent a band, musician, artist, show, movie or book

Thursday, October 29 - Monochromatic Wear - wear as much of one color as possible

Friday, October 30 - LMSWeen - Wear a costume (no masks, school appropriate)

Tickets will be on sale online through Go Fan, beginning on Friday, October 23 and closing online on Thursday, October 29 at 1:00 pm. Please use the link below to purchase tickets for the dance on October 29.

https://gofan.co/event/6967468?schoolId=NJ21578_1

A few reminders:

• NO tickets are sold at the door.
• Students must be in good standing, i.e. no discipline entries since October 2 and passing all classes
• Dress Code Applies
• Tickets will also be on sale during lunches beginning Monday, October 26 and are $5 each.
• Students must have a ride home at the end of the dance. Students WILL NOT be permitted to walk home
• Parents must park in the back lot and physically come into the building through Door #10 to pick up their child (and friends)

LMS is pleased to offer Homework Club to students on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4:00 pm in room 106. Students can pick up a registration form in the Main Office. The form is also attached below. Parents/guardians and the student must sign the form. Students will not be permitted to stay without a signed registration form. Please ask your child to return the completed form to the Main Office.

A late bus is available on these days for bus riders. Students who need to use the late bus MUST sign up each of the days during lunch and before 12:45 pm. We are not able to add any student to the bus after 12:45 pm.

The Homework Club is designed to provide students with a quiet area to complete their homework and receive assistance with assignments if needed. On both days a certified teacher is in charge.

All school rules apply during Homework Club. Students are expected to follow the Cardinal Code of being: Respectful, Responsible and Ready. Students who don’t adhere to these expectations will be subject to disciplinary action and/or removal from the program.

If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office. Thank you.

The first marking period ends on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Students in Related Arts classes will switch to their new class on Monday, November 9, 2026 which is a B day. The rotation of classes will be:

7th Grade: Students in Art move to Communication; Communication to Technology, Technology to World Language, World Language to Art

8th Grade: Students in Art move to Communication; Communication to Music, Music to Technology, Technology to Art

Additionally, all students will move to their C2 Health and Physical Education class this week. B Day students (white day) move on Tuesday, October 20 and A Day (red day) move on October 21. Students switch to Health from Physical Education, and Physical Education from Health.

A current district calendar is included above for your convenience. Please note important upcoming dates:

November 4 End of Marking Period 1

November 5, 6 School is Closed for NJEA Convention

November 12 Night Off from Homework - Details to be shared as we get closer

November 19 - 24 Early Dismissal, Conferences

November 25 - Early Dismissal

November 26-27 Thanksgiving Recess, Schools Closed

On October 12, Nina Schroder, LCSW, founder of Digital Age Wellness, joined the district for a day of learning and conversation focused on mindful screen use and building resilience in children.

Schroder shared her expertise throughout the day, beginning with district administrators and counselors who support our youngest learners, followed by a faculty meeting with PreK–3 teachers and staff in the Lawrence High School Auditorium. The day concluded with an evening presentation for PreK–3 families, Reset: Mindful Screen Use for Resilient Kids and Families.

The presentations explored how excessive screen time can affect children, strategies for developing healthy screen habits, and ways families, schools and communities can work together to support children’s mental health and overall well-being.

From administrators and counselors to teachers, parents and caregivers, we are committed to learning alongside one another so we can provide consistent guidance and support for our students. As a district, along with our families, we are working toward a shared understanding of the challenges children face in today’s digital world and the ways we can help them navigate it.

When schools and families work as true partners, we can reinforce healthy habits, support one another and create a more united approach to student well-being. Together, we are building a community where our learners can develop the skills, resilience and healthy relationships they need to thrive.

As a follow to the program, we are pleased to share with you, a handful of important and relevant resources that you may consider useful. They are each attached and also pictured below.

LMS Student Council has begun to sell pies from A&M Garden Center and Farm Market. Online sales began on October 16. The link below can be used to purchase pies until November 13. Pick up of pies will be November 23 and 24.

https://gofan.co/event/6960987?schoolId=NJ21578_1

Happiness Ads are available to purchase for 8th graders only. Please use the attached form to place your ad. Deadline: February 11, 2027

Also attached is the order form for 2026-2027 LMS Yearbook. We recommend ordering the yearbook early so you don't forget.

Order by October 19, 2026 and get up to $20 off when you personalize your yearbook with your student's name and 4 icons. Use promo code YBKICONS at checkout.

Photo-Sharing

Ways to share photos:

We are always looking for any LMS pictures you want to share. We never have enough pictures.....so upload away. (sports photos, spirit week, house relays, dance, frosted, intramural basketball game, staff pictures, winter sports, classroom pictures, etc) Also include any funny photos for "Please don't put that picture in the yearbook"

• See the attached photo share flyer to upload them, link is below to share, QR Code flyer to share on social media, etc

https://photos.jostens.com/Z8JT7Q

Email to lmsyearbook@ltps.info (STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND TEACHERS CAN EMAIL PHOTOS HERE)

LMS Student Council is hosting a Pie Fundraiser from A&M Farms which will run from 10/15-11/13. The LMS PTO is looking for volunteers to:

1. Facilitate the delivery or organize from 11:00-12:00 on Monday, November 23rd

2. Facilitate the pick up in the cafeteria on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday November 24 from 12:00-3:00 during conferences. We would prefer 2 volunteers per hour slot if possible.

Please use the link below to sign-up to volunteer your time:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA8AC28ABFE3-66767912-lmspie

Thank you for your support!