News from the Nest

We are just about halfway through October (already), and we hope you have all gotten into the swing of things. We have a lot of events coming up, and we encourage you to get involved and make the most of your time here with us at LHS. Remember, the more you participate, the more amazing memories you will make. Whether you want to join a club, volunteer for an event, or come out and cheer on your peers at one of our fall sporting events, we love to see you showing your Cardinal pride!

As a reminder, October is breast cancer awareness month, and tomorrow night (10/15) is the third annual "PINK OUT" football game. LHS will take on Northern Burlington at 6:00 p.m. sharp. Please wear your pink shirts to support breast cancer awareness...100% of money raised goes directly to individuals in our community who are battling breast cancer.

Looking to make some extra cash? Keep an eye out for local student job announcements on the high school webpage (www.ltps.org/LHS) under "Quick Links." The page will be updated as jobs become available.

Please check out the October newsletter from the Guidance Department by following this link. This is a new monthly newsletter chock-full of all things "Guidance." Questions about the publication can be directed to crutt@ltps.org.

Juniors and seniors, it's not too late to order a class ring! Herff Jones will be outside of the staff sign-in area on Tuesday, October 19th during all lunches. Ordering information is available in the Main Office.

Picture Days for students in grades 9-11 (freshmen, sophomores, juniors) are scheduled for October 21st and 22nd. Students will be directed to the auditorium during their heath/PE period and do not have to make an appointment.

Seniors who did not have a senior portrait taken over the summer or during the September makeup days are asked to please stop down to have their photo taken during the underclassmen Picture Days so that they can be included in the yearbook.

The Lawrence Township Police Department is hosting its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 21st. Click here for more information.

Fall Conferences will be held (virtually) on Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd. Scheduling is completed directly through your Genesis Parent Portal. Beginning on November 1st at 10:00 a.m., look for the "Conferences" link at the top of your portal, then click "Schedule Conferences" at the bottom of the page to lock in your time slots for your child's teachers. The scheduling portal will close on Monday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m.

FALL CONFERENCES - IMPORTANT DATES

• November 1st at 10:00 a.m. - Scheduling portal opens
• November 15th at 10:00 a.m. - Scheduling portal closes
• November 22nd & 23rd - Conferences (Times To Be Announced)

*Please watch the next newsletter for more detailed instructions on accessing your conferences.*

Join the LTEF on Friday, November 12th (new date) for Let's Get Trivial 3.0! The event will once again be virtual this year but is guaranteed to be fun. "Attend" from your living room in your pajamas or favorite costume! Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Purchase your household ticket for $25 HERE.

Trivia Night Prizes:

• 1st Place - $150 Visa Gift Card
• 2nd Place - $100 Visa Gift Card
• 3rd Place - $50 Visa Gift Card
• Best Team Name - $25 Visa Gift Card
• Best Costume - $25 Visa Gift Card
• Other amazing door prizes will be given to participating teams throughout the night!

Questions? Contact info@ltefnj.org.

This month's celebration, "Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope" has been postponed until the end of October. Please keep your eyes and ears peeled for more information as the event gets closer!

The annual Powderpuff football game and fundraiser is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th. Come cheer on the senior and junior ladies as they go head-to-head in this annual battle of speed and skill! More details coming soon!

DECA Volleyball Night will take place on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pick up a registration form in Room 131 or at the school store.

LHS DECA is raising money for "Cookies for Kids," an organization dedicated to funding research to develop new, improved, and less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer.

Stop by staff sign-in on Mondays after school and pick up your prepackaged cookies for only $1!

Kick-start the season by entering to win a jack-o-lantern bucket full of lottery tickets worth $100...the winner will have the chance to win again and again! Each raffle ticket will also automatically enter you for a chance to win one of three yummy consolation prizes consisting of pumpkin spiced cupcake mix and fall-themed spatula.

Virtual tickets:

• $5 for one chance
• $20 for five chances
• $35 for ten chances

Winners will be selected by a random number generator LIVE on Friday, October 29th at 8:00 p.m. Winners will be emailed with instructions on how to pick up their prize. This raffle is brought to you by the LMS/LHS PTO. All money raised from this fundraiser will be split between Project Graduation and the LMS/LHS PTO, to assist them both in their efforts to ensure that the Class of 2022 has a wonderful senior year.

https://www.lmslhspto.com/fundraisers

During the month of October, National Honor Society is hosting “Socktober!” Please drop off new socks (kids, adults, sports, cozy, dress, etc.) in the collection bin by the Main Entrance starting on October 11th. Socks will be delivered to local shelters.

*Please contact Ms. Haughey with any questions at mhaughey@ltps.info.*

Project Graduation is a volunteer organization that provides a free, adult-supervised, substance-free graduation party for LHS seniors. We are a non-profit, 501c organization that does not receive financial support from LTPS. For more than 30 years, Project Graduation volunteers have worked diligently throughout the school year to raise money so that every senior has a memorable graduation experience. Project Graduation also promotes the message that celebrating without alcohol, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and drugs is the right choice.

Volunteers are already planning fundraisers, pursuing corporate donors, looking for gift donations and more. In addition to the graduation party, the funds we raise let us celebrate every senior with lawn signs, commemorative gifts, and giveaways. None of this can happen without the support of the Lawrence community.

Check out our flyer to see how easy it is to support Project Graduation and the Class of 2022!

Senior Talia Schenck became only the third field hockey player in NJ history to score 200 career goals during a recent 11-0 win over Steinert (Talia scored 10 of the 11 goals for LHS)!

She is now one of only eight players in the country to accomplish this amazing feat. Read more in the NJ.com article linked here and listen to Talia’s post-game interview!

Congratulations to the LHS girls tennis team, who nabbed the CVC Division title this season...and for just the second time in school history. The Lady Cards won vs. Nottingham on Monday, Hamilton on Tuesday, and Allentown on Wednesday (Senior Day). All of the girls put in a great effort. Way to go, girls!

If you know of a student, teacher, or staff member that deserves a little extra recognition for doing something amazing, please send your submission to kroche@ltps.org. We're looking for unique achievements, exciting news, talent highlights, even random acts of kindness! If possible, please include a picture relevant to your submission.

There will be a wrestling "sign-up" meeting on Wednesday, October 20th in Room 314 during First Resource Period (11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.). Both male and female wrestlers are welcome!

Tri-M Music Honors Society will be having an interest meeting on Thursday, October 21st in room 403 (the choir room). Please join us to find out how to earn music honors society points, and to have access to events and opportunities in music throughout the year. ALL ARE WELCOME!

LHS has something for everyone! Click here to view a current list of clubs and activities at LHS, or scan the QR code. If you are interested in starting a new club/activity, please see Mrs. Welsh in Guidance for an application.

epibreren [e-pey-BRER-in]

(Dutch)

verb: to pretend to look busy with important things while you're really just goofing around

kabelsalat [KAH-bull-sal-LAHT]

(German)

noun: literally translates to "cable salad," and is the German word for that frustrating mangle of cables that sits behind your TV or computer desk

Q: Why did the nurse ask for a red crayon?

A: Because she had to draw blood.

Submitted by Mrs. Martillotti

Have a joke/quote to share? Send it to kroche@ltps.org.

November 1-15

• Conferences Scheduling Portal Open

November 22-23

• Early Dismissal
• Conferences (Virtual)

November 24

• Early Dismissal

November 25-26

• Thanksgiving Recess

November 30

• Underclassmen Picture Retakes

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Email: kroche@ltps.org
Website: www.ltps.org/LHS
Location: 2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, United States
Phone: 609-671-5510
Twitter: @cardinalslhs