6th Grader Visits Gamestar Mechanic Headquarters in NYC

Recently, Zeke D’Ascoli (6th grade) visited the Gamestar Mechanic headquarters in New York City.

Street view of 7th Avenue in NYC.
Gamestar Mechanic is on the 20th floor!

That is where they make the gaming website to which grades 4-6 currently subscribe. Here is Zeke’s account of the visit:

“They were extremely open and were welcoming to visitors such as myself. First, I was introduced to the staff. I met most of the GSM team (the ones that didn’t leave for Memorial Day weekend, anyway). After a thorough introduction and brief job description, I went to see some new sprites that they were working on. Sprites are what GSM is about, a story for each character.

After I saw the upcoming sprites, I took a look at a new game platform that they were developing. You can take a sneak peak of it at the E-Line Media web-page. I play-tested that for a while and then my visit had come to an end. I said my goodbyes and left, but not without graciously thanking them for the visit.

The most enthralling part of the visit was meeting the team who had made such an awesome gaming platform.”

 What an exciting day and a great entry into game design for Zeke!

Summer Reading

The end of the school year shouldn't mean the end of reading! Summer is a great time to read whatever you like. Try a new author or genre. Our Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Casieri, has some great summer reading recommendations for you. You can find them on the LIS Library Media Center website or on Mrs. Casieri's teacher page.

Students who were enrolled at LIS during the 2011-12 school year can drop by the library on Tuesdays during the summer between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon to check out a book. One book may be checked out per visit. Click here to view the summer library hours.

Finally, every student should consider signing up for a summer reading program. One of our 6th grade students interviewed two of the Youth Services Librarians from the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library for our LIS morning show. You can find out more information about the MCL Summer Reading program here or in the Online Backpack.

Sophia S. (6th grade), Mrs. Casieri, Laura Gruninger (MCL), & Jen Post (MCL)

Middle School Students Visit LIS

On June 5, some of our LIS Alumni visited the school to tell our 6th graders what to expect next year when they join the LMS Nation.

Ask your students about reaching for the stars at Middle School. (Hint: Houses)

LIS has Winning Students!

We are so proud of the following LIS students and would like to congratulate them for their winning accomplishments!

Congratulations to Kendra B. (6th grade), who won an essay contest celebrating the United Nations International Day of the Family. She was honored by The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women and the Zonta Club of Mercer/Trenton at a ceremony in May.

Congratulations to Catherine K. (6th grade), who read her first-place Memorial Day Essay at Veterans Park following the Lawrence Memorial Day Parade.

Congratulations to Ryan M. (6th grade), and Dylan W.(4th grade) who also wrote prize-winning Memorial Day Essays.

We would also like to congratulate Aluen T-K. (4th grade) and Zoe L. (4th grade), who entered the "My County" contest sponsored by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). Aluen's poster won 1st place.

Zoe's poster won 4th place. The winners were honored at a ceremony in May at the Mercer County Library Headquarters in Lawrence Township.

D.A.R.E. Graduation & Essay Contest Winners

Our 5th grade students recently completed the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program sponsored by the Lawrence Township Police. The D.A.R.E. Graduation will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 9:30 am at LIS.

Congratulations to Emily M., Nicole R., and Tiffany R., who won the D.A.R.E. Essay Contest. These students will read their essays to the 5th grade at the D.A.R.E. graduation, and they each also won a $10 gift card to Rita's Water Ice.

Congratulations to Saman K., Sandra J., LeAnna N., and Vivian J., who also wrote wonderful essays. Their names will be announced at the D.A.R.E. graduation and each of these students won a $5 gift card to Rita's Water Ice.