January 27, School Closed

Due to the inclement weather, all LTPS school will be closed on Thursday, January 27, 2011.  The middle school will still hold the student of the month breakfast on Friday, January 28 at 7:15 AM. 

 

Eighth Grade Snow Tubing Information

The eighth grade snow tubing trip will be this Friday, January 28,2011.  The busses will leave the middle school at 12:00 PM and will return at 9:00 PM.  Pizza and a drink are included in the price of the trip. The busses will drop off the students at the bus port between the middle school and the high school, all students must be picked up from the bus by an adult (please ask your child for their bus number).  No students are permitted to walk home. 

 

Students are encouraged to dress in layers and wear jackets and pants that are water resistant or water proof, gloves and hats are strongly suggested.  It is recommended that students leave all electronic equipment at home because there is no place to secure them on the bus.  Students will not be permitted back in the building after the trip. 

 

LMS Career Day

Share your expertise!  The Lawrence Middle School Guidance Department is planning their annual Career Day Program and is looking for parents/community members willing to relate information about their careers and their experiences.  Through this activity our eighth grade students can expand their knowledge and understanding of careers and make more thoughtful decisions about their high school program and career goals. 

 

The program is in the morning on Friday, April 8 at Lawrence Middle School.  Willing to contribute?  Contact guidance counselors Lynne Miller (lmiller@ltps.org) or Patti Esser (pesser@ltps.org), (609) 671-5520 x4815.

 

 

 

 

90 Minute Delay

Due to the projected inclement weather, there will be a 90 minute delayed opening for all LTPS schools on Friday, January 21, 2011.  The middle school will begin classes at 9:15 AM.  The students of the month breakfast for the middle school will now be held on Friday, January 28, 2011. 

 

Attention Eighth Grade Parents

Meeting Reminder:

All Eighth grade parents are encouraged to attend the orientation meeting at Lawrence High School on Thursday, January 20, 2011 beginning at 7:00 PM.  This meeting will introduce you to Lawrence High School and the scheduling process that will be used for all incoming ninth grade students.  The presentation will discuss the academic requirements including the implementation of the Career Academies that will begin in September of 2011.  If you have any questions about this event please contact the high school guidance department.  Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. 

 

 

90 Minute Delay

Due to the snow and ice, all Lawrence Township Public Schools have a 90 minute delay.  The middle school will begin classes at 9:15 AM. 

Attention 8th Grade Parents

2011-2012 Course of Study Booklet Online...note special section about LHS Career Academies

Check out the 2011-2012 High School Course of Study booklet now posted online.  Three Career Academies will debut at Lawrence High School in the fall of 2011, and current sophomores and juniors will make selections this spring regarding their career academy choice.  Will it be the Academy of Science and Technology, the Academy of Arts and Humanities, or the Academy of Business and International Studies?  Get more info on pages 9-12 of the booklet.

 

January 20--Course of Studies Orientation for Parents of rising ninth grade students -- 7 p.m. in the Lawrence High School Auditorium

 

January 13 and 28--Course of Studies Orientation for Students at Lawrence Middle School and Lawrence High School