G&T Information

Gifted and Talented Screening Process

All K-8 students are screened for eligibility to receive gifted and talented services during the 2011-2012 school year. We recognize that parents possess valuable information about the learning characteristics of their children.  Parent nomination forms for G&T are currently available in each building and at www.ltps.org.  Go to Admin, Office of Instructional Services, Special Programs, Gifted and Talented.  Scroll down and click on Parent Inventory Form. Or you could go to:  http://www.ltps.org/files/filesystem/GT%20Parent%20Inventory%202010.pdf  All parent nomination forms are due to the main office by April 27, 2012. 

Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart

LIS held its 2012 Jump Rope for Heart on Tuesday, March 6th and Hoops for Heart on Friday, March 9th.

LIS has heart!

Our 4th & 5th graders raised $8500 for Jump Rope for Heart!

Our 6th graders raised $2500 for Hoops for Heart.

A special thank you to our Phys Ed Department, Mr. Boggs, Mr. Chichilitti, Mrs. Land, and Ms. Hart for coordinating these two events. Thanks to all our students, their donors, and all the volunteers who made both events such a success!

Reading Challenge Information

Mrs. Casieri (Cat in the Hat) & Ms. Coleman (Thing 1)

What is a "March Madness Reading Challenge?" Mrs. Casieri is challenging every student in the school to read at least 30 minutes per day for the month of March (beginning March 2). Handouts for tracking minutes read will be distributed each Friday to students. The Challenge is sponsored in part by the PTO. Complete details can be found on Mrs. Casieri's Teacher Page. Happy Reading!

March Madness Reading Challenge!

Mr. Adam, Ms. Westhead, & Ms. Hayes

We kicked off our first annual March Madness Reading Challenge on Friday, March 2, with a live parade on the LIS morning show. Students were invited to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character to celebrate what would have been Dr. Seuss's 108th birthday.

Students lining up in their Seussical finery

6th graders C.J., Sam, & Alex

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