Gamestar Mechanic

This week our technology teacher, Mrs. Rubinstein, has begun introducing our students to Gamestar Mechanic.  

This game features a unique public-private partnership that crosses leading foundations, non-profits, academia and the game industry. Game design builds systems thinking, 21st Century skills, creative problem solving, art and aesthetics awareness, writing and storytelling and creates a motivation for STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). We are looking forward to seeing what our students will create!

Successful Book Drive for HomeFront!

Emma (Ms. Steiner's class) came up with the idea to do a book drive for HomeFront. Students and staff were asked to donate new or gently used books for children aged 3-12. Books were collected from mid-January through February 10. HomeFront was thrilled to receive LIS's donation of 600-700 books, just in time for Valentine's Day! Thanks to all who donated!

Ms. Steiner & Emma

Delivering books to HomeFront

4th Annual "Souper" Bowl of Caring

For the fourth year in a row, LIS students participated in our "Souper" Bowl of Caring. They brought in cans of food for HomeFront and paper towels for the Mercer County Wildlife Center. We collected 350 items. The fourth grade brought in the most (by a landslide)! Thanks to all who donated.

5th graders helping out (L to R): Mehdi, Jennifer, Cassidy, & Elyse

Certificate of Appreciation from HomeFront

Lawrence Intermediate School Will Be Featured on Classroom Close-up, NJ

Classroom Close-up, NJ, a production of the New Jersey Education Association, will be visiting Lawrence Intermediate School on February 03, 2012 to tape a story entitled "Beyond Recycling." The show will air on Sunday, April 15, & Sunday, May 13, at 6:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on NJTV (consult your local television guide for the NJTV channel). The program will also air at 5:30 am on April 21 & May 19. For more information on Classroom Close-up, NJ please visit their website at http://www.njn.net/television/njnseries/classroomcloseup/.

Author Skype

Mrs. Koellner's 4th grade class worked on a "my favorite author" PowerPoint project in the technology lab. Jenna's favorite author is Gitty Daneshvari, who agreed to Skype with the class. All the students enjoyed asking questions and hearing about what it's like to be an author.

LIS At Rider Basketball Game

Check out the great time we had at the Rider University Men's Basketball Game on Thursday, January 26th, 2012.

If you missed this opportunity, we plan to do it again next year.  Thanks to all of the parents, PTO, Teachers, and staff who helped put this event together.  We all had a fun time.