Budget Input Meeting

 

Attn: Parents & Guardians                                                                      

 

Lawrence Township Public Schools

Fall means budget preparation time,

and we’d like to hear from you!

 

Just as last year, we have many economic challenges to consider as we draft our 2011-2012 budget.  What do you value in Lawrence Schools?  What positions or programs do you feel are important to keep in the budget?  Attend a Budget Meeting and give us your input. 

All Elementary Schools:  Monday, October 25 at 7PM in the Ben Franklin All-Purpose Room

Intermediate School:  Monday, November 1 at 7PM in the Library

Middle and High Schools:  Tuesday, November 2 at 7PM in the Middle School Library

 

Questions?  Call (609) 671-5405.

 

PTO Meeting

 

Do you want to know what is going on around the Middle School?  Looking for ways to support your child?  Attend the LMS PTO meeting on Monday, October 18, 2010  to get answers to these questions and more.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Middle School library. 

 

Interim Reports

Interim reports were distributed earlier this week.  The interim reports give you an indication about your child’s academic performance.  Please review this information with your child and discuss strategies to improve performance and provide support for the areas of strength.  If you have specific questions, please contact the teacher or your child’s guidance counselor. 

 

Reach for the Stars

We recently finished the first month of our building wide Positive Behavior Support program, Reach for the Stars.  Students have earned thousands of reward tickets for demonstrating one of our Cardinal Rules of Respect, Responsibility and Ready.  During our weekly rewards drawings, selected students have the opportunity to spin the prize wheel to determine their reward for doing the right thing. 

 

Congratulations to all students who received a reward ticket during the first month of the program.  Keep up the great work!

 

 

Stay involved

Your child may act like he/she wishes you would disappear sometimes. But when it comes to school success, middle graders still need their parents around.

 

Why?

When parents get involved in learning, student achievement soars. Children score higher on tests, turn in better projects, and participate more in class if they know

their parents care.

 

When?

You can be involved in your child’s learning at any time of day. Talk about homework while you’re making dinner. Watch a documentary together at night. Visit a museum on the weekend. You’ll show your child that you think learning is important.

 

(Resources for Educators, 2010)