The May 25 parent information meeting was used to introduce the 1:1 laptop initiative to the parents and current 7th grade students. The presentation is accessible by using the below link. Please contact the MS if you have any questions about the initiative.
http://www.slideshare.net/azuck/lms-parent-information-meeting-5-25?from=share_email_login2
In preparation for Field day, students are suggested to refer to and bring the appropriate items in preparation for tomorrow:
1 Water bottles (with names on them) we will have at least one water cooler for each station.
2 Sunscreen
3 Hat
4 Either a bag lunch or money for lunch (choices for lunch will be pizza and fries and hoagies, they will be premade)
5 NO SODA!!!!!
6 NO phones, NO cameras, NO ipods
7 House color shirt
8 Shorts, no pants
May 20, 2011
Dear Middle School Parents/Guardians:
Lawrence Middle School will be administering the state mandated End of Course Algebra Assessment on Monday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 24th. The test must be administered to all students currently enrolled in a qualified algebra course during the 2010-2011 school year.
Test takers will report to their assigned testing location at their scheduled time. Students will be informed of their testing location via math classes and charts prominently displayed throughout the building.
Students not testing will follow the regular bell schedule.
These tests are a valuable tool in determining the effectiveness of mathematics instruction throughout the state and on a national basis. We ask your support in reinforcing the importance of this Algebra test to your sons and daughters. Students must make every effort to be in attendance for this test administration and should come to school well rested. Any student that is not present during the regular test administration will participate in a make-up session on May 25th and May 26th, 2011.
Thank you for your understanding of these special testing arrangements. Given the significance of the test, we appreciate your continued support of our efforts to provide the best environment for all of our students.
Sincerely,
Andrew Zuckerman
LMS Principal
Cc: Dana Karas, Supervisor of Guidance
LMS students and staff created ribbons of support for tomorrow’s Relay for Life event. They not only showed support for the different types of cancer, they showed support for loved ones who have been effected by this disease. Although we have been doing events to raise awareness, this has brought the students and staff together more than we could have imagined. The support they have shown to each other and their loved ones is truly moving. I am proud to be part of this school.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-98QChCmMY
Last year, the Lawrence Township Public Schools were awarded the Teaching and Learning with Essential New
Technologies in the 21st Century (Talent21 Grant) in the amount of over $1.4 million. As part of the district
sustainability plan, each incoming 8th grade student will receive a new laptop, giving them the opportunity to
be digital learners and citizens in the 21st Century.
You are invited to a parent/guardian information session where you will learn about this exciting new program
and will be able to see the computers in use. LTPS staff will be available to answer your questions.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Lawrence Middle School Auditorium
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Snacks and refreshments will be served
(Students are welcome to attend with their parents/guardians)
Questions: contact Steven Prentiss at (609) 671-5410 or
sprentiss@ltps.org
Enough can’t be said about how important it is to talk to your children about being digitally responsible.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/05/13/BUHP1JFJFN.DTL&tsp=1
Below is a list of upcoming events at LMS:
Monday, May 16- PTO Meeting in the LMS Library beginning at 7:00 PM
Friday, May 20- Field Day- all day
Relay for Life- registration begins at 5:00
Tuesday, May 24- Spring Choral Concert
Thursday, May 26- Spring Instrumental concerts
Friday, June 3- 7th grade picnic
8th Grade Formal
Please contact the MS main office for additional information regarding any of these events.
The dance scheduled for Friday, May 6 has been canceled. Students will received their refund early next week if they have not received it already.
NJ ASK testing begins tomorrow, May 3 and continues through Friday, May 6. It is important that all students arrive to school on time, get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast. Testing will begin shortly after the start of the school day. Students who arrive after testing begins, will not be able to participate in the test for that day. Use the link below to review the discussed information pertaining to the test.
http://www.slideshare.net/azuck/lms-student-nj-ask-presentation
Community Conversation III Postponed
The May 10 Community Conversation III is postponed. May is typically a very busy month with things such as end-of-school year concerts and programs, religious celebrations, and sporting events. This year is proving to be no different. Thus, Phil has postponed the May 10 Community Conversation III until the fall.
Please watch for a rescheduled date after the 2011-2012 school year begins in September. Stay tuned...we hope to see you at this event in the fall!
