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.

Dates to Save for Rising 7th Graders

Attention Upcoming 7^th Grade Parents…

Save the Dates:

June 8^th – Parent Orientation 10-11:15 am LMS Auditorium

 August 28^th – Student Orientation 9-11:30 am

Parent Orientation 10:30-11:30 am

 Back-to-School Nights: Sept. 12, Sept. 13 at 7 pm

Click here to download this flyer in PDF form.

Pennies from Heaven

The 5th grade "Pennies from Heaven" Club collected spare change from LIS Students and Staff to benefit Homefront. The club collected $99.00 and Christine's Hope for Kids matched their contribution. On Thursday, May 10, representatives from Pennies from Heaven and Christine's Hope for Kids presented a check in the amount of $200.00 to Homefront. As always, we are proud of our LIS community's commitment to caring. Great job!

Presentation of check to Homefront by Pennies from Heaven & Christine's Hope for Kids

Cool Clubs!

Did you know that the LIS PTO sponsors some really cool Early Bird and After School Clubs? We are in our final Club season, and our students are enjoying Early Bird soccer, basketball, and robotics/technology.

Our After School clubs include Gamestar Mechanic, rocketry, track, chess, and gardening.

3rd Marking Period VIP Assembly

Congratulations to all of our 3rd Marking Period VIPs!

3rd Marking Period - 4th grade VIPs

3rd Marking Period - 5th grade VIPs

3rd Marking Period - 6th grade VIPs

Our VIP Assembly for the 3rd marking period was held on April 4 and featured a special performance by members of our Annie Jr. musical cast.

We would like to thank all the parents and families who attended our assembly. It was a wonderful day for LIS, and a Big Thank You goes out to all of those who helped make this a special day for our students. We are looking forward to our final Awards Assemblies in June.

2nd Marking Period VIP Assembly

Congratulations to all of our 2nd Marking Period VIPs!

2nd Marking Period - 4th grade VIPs

2nd Marking Period - 5th grade VIPs

2nd Marking Period - 6th grade VIPs

Our VIP Assembly for the 2nd marking period was held on February 10 and featured special appearances by the Operation Smile team from the High School.

We would like to thank all the parents and families who attended our assembly. It was a wonderful day for LIS, and a Big Thank You goes out to all of those who helped make this a special day for our students.