NJ ASK Results & Upcoming Dates

NJ ASK test results (from May 2012 testing) were mailed last week. If you have not yet received them, or if you have questions about the results, please get in touch with your child's guidance counselor.

4th grade Back-to-School Night is Tuesday, October 2 @ 7:00 pm

5th grade Back-to-School Night is Wednesday, October 3 @ 7:00 pm

6th grade Back-to-School Night is Thursday, October 4 @ 7:00 pm

Take part in a Community Conversation on October 17 in the Lawrence High School Commons. Registration form is available online!

Remembering 9/11

September 11 is designated as Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Patriot Day was signed into law on December 18, 2001 as a day to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on our country. In 2009, President Barack Obama signed a law that also makes September 11th a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

On September 11, all of our students observed a moment of silence before they said the Pledge of Allegiance to honor those individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks. Later in the day, our fourth graders formed a human flag.

Welcome Back!

Hello, LIS students and families. Welcome to an exciting new school year! Our staff has been working hard to plan excellent learning and leadership opportunities for our incoming students. We are looking forward to a fantastic 2012-2013 school year.

6th Grade Netbook Distribution

Parents and guardians of rising 6th grade students can now select a date/time to pick up their student's netbook.

Netbooks will be distributed beginning Monday, August 13. Time slots may be selected online and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A parent/guardian AND the student must attend (no exceptions). At time of pick-up, parent/guardian and student will be required to sign a verification that they have read the district policies and procedures regarding the laptop program. Please plan on 15-30 minutes to complete the netbook pickup process.

Please visit our district website laptop information page to read the policies and to schedule your pickup time.

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)