The Weekly Update
March 9, 2026
After School Bowling Activity is Today, Monday, March 9, 2026
Event begins at 3:30 pm at Colonial Bowling Lane, 2420 Brunswick Lane, Lawrenceville. It ends at 5:00 pm.
Kudos to 8th Grader, William Hanna
William Hanna has earned a major musical achievement this year, being accepted into the CJMEA (Central Jersey Music Educators Association) Regional Band on both trumpet and French horn. Earning a spot on one instrument is impressive, earning it on two shows rare versatility, strong work ethic, and real musicianship. William’s success was especially notable on French horn, where he placed #4 in the entire region. Congratulations to William on representing our program at a very high level!
Week of Inclusion - March 9-13
Earn House Points for Participation!
Monday - Dreaming of Inclusion - Wear comfy clothes and help make it a reality
Tuesday - Team Up for Inclusion - Wear a shirt that represents a team/club you are part of
Wednesday - Let's go wild for Inclusion - Wear animal print
Thursday - Unified Community - Wear Anything Lawrence
Friday - St. Baldrick's - Wear Green
Thursday, March 19 is World Down Syndrome Day
Wear 2 Different Socks
St. Baldrick's Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer
Brave the Shave - Friday, March 13, 2026
The goal of $3500 has Dr. Wasserleben performing a tick tock dance.
Three thousand dollars will result in a Night Off from Homework.
Watch this brief video to see St. Baldrick's participants "Braving the Shave" last year.
https://www.wevideo.com/view/4035177511
New to the fundraising effort is the introduction of Coin Wars. Boxes are set up in the main hallway by house for students to drop loose change. Coins will be assigned points and tallied at the end of the contest. The house with the most "coin" points will be recognized. All of the coins collected will be donated back to St. Baldrick's.
Beginning on Tuesday, March 10 through Thursday, March 12 tickets will be on sale throughout each of the lunches for a chance to "pie" a teacher during the St. Baldrick's Shaving Assembly.
The Month of Career Exploration is Underway
Thank You to Our Speakers Who Have Volunteered Their Time
Mark Your Calendar Now
Please mark the following dates on your calendar:
Friday, March 20 - School is Closed, Staff Professional Development, End of Trimester 2
Friday, March 27 - House Relays, Trimester 2 Awards (In School Recognition)
Monday, March 30- Friday, April 3 Spring Recess
Monday, April 6 - School is in Session, it is a B Day
Attention 8th Grade Families: End of Year Activities
Spring Sports Try-Outs and Registration
Please note that there will a Softball Interest Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, after school until 4 pm. Bus riders who need the late bus should sign up during lunch and before 12:45 pm. Students should meet Coach DeGennaro in the cafeteria.
Final Week to Register for Spring Sports
Registration for Spring Sports is now open and will remain open through March 13, 2026.
Please visit ltps.org to register for a sport under the athletics tab or visit:
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/lawrence-township-public-schools
ALL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO CREAGAN@LTPS.ORG OR LMIKOLAJCZAK@LTPS.ORG, DROPPED OFF IN MAIN OFFICE, OR DELIVERED TO THE NURSE’S OFFICE.
Try-Out/Start Dates (Details will be coming)
Baseball - March 23, 2026
Softball - March 23, 2026
Track and Field - April 7, 2026
Our School Store is Selling LMS Blankets
Limited Quantity Available
The LMS School Store is pleased to be selling blankets. The blankets are well-made, warm and feature the LMS Logo and colors. If you would like to purchase a blanket, please complete an order form, which are now available in the Main Office. Return with payment to Mr. Stamatelos in room 304. There is a limited supply available. Blankets are $20 each and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Did You Remember to Set Your Clocks to Daylight Saving Time?
We "Sprang" Ahead this Past Weekend
Reminder: Tardies to School and Tardies to Class - Count
We have recently noticed an increase in the number of students arriving late to school and to class. To ensure that instructional time is protected, we want to remind families about our tardy policy.
Students are expected to arrive to school and to each class on time and ready to learn. When a student arrives after the start of the school day, they must report to the main office to sign in and receive a late pass before going to class. Please note that three (3) lates to school equal one (1) absence, as outlined in the handbook. In addition, students who are tardy to class four (4) times within a single trimester could recieve an after-school detention, lunch detention or lose cardinal club privileges.
We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing the importance of punctuality so that all students can make the most of their instructional time. Thank you for your continued support.
Order Your Yearbook Now; Deadline Approaching
Yearbook Orders are Due by April 24, 2026. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com. Yearbooks start at $32.
Photo-Sharing
There are never enough pictures for the yearbook. With this in mind, families are encouraged to share pictures they have of LMS events and activities that can be shared in the yearbook. Please feel free to upload away. Also include any funny photos for "Please don't put that picture in the yearbook!"
There are a variety of ways to upload and share the photos.
1. See the attached flyer for ways to upload and share photos.
2. Email the photos to lmsyearbook@ltps.info
LMS/LHS PTO
The LMS/LHS PTO is busy bringing our community fun activities and worthwhile fundraising efforts.
See's Candy Fundraiser
Help the LMS/LHS PTO reach their goal of $500 by March 20, 2026. Endorsements from LMS Office Staff attest to the extraordinary taste and quality of these chocolates and candies! The company has a long history beginning in 1921 when it was founded by Charles See using his mom's original homemade candy recipes.
https://www.yumraising.com/store/spring-2026-lms-lhs-pto-2ede/KarEde14514
Amerikicks Self-Defense Session
Please join the LMS/LHS PTO for a self-defense course on March 22, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12 Noon. Register using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA8AC28ABFE3-61438266-amerikick#/