news

GSA Club – Advisors – Ms. Bocketti and Ms. Swain

We have a new club at Lawrence High School! What is the GSA Club? GSA stands for the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, or Formerly known as the Gay Straight Alliance. This is a popular club in high schools and middle schools across the country where LGBTQIA students, their friends, and allies come to create a fun, safe place to express themselves and their ideas. We work to make our school a safe, accepting and welcoming place for ALL students. WE meet today and every thursday in room 219 right after school. Come join us this thursday and find out what it’s all about!

College News!
Representatives from the following colleges will be visiting Lawrence High School.
Tuesday  10/25   -    4th period Johnson and Wales University
Thursday 10/27  -    3rd period Farmingdale State University
Senior class students were sent a google form to fill out to sign up for the visits, they can also come down to the guidance department to pick up a pass if the visit interferes with their class schedule. 

SADD – Students against Destructive Decisions – Ms. Confino

Get your BOO Bags for a Buck from Students Against Destructive Decisions. Halloween treats and a special message are available for sale for only $1. See Ms. Confino in room 308 or a SADD member. You can purchase one, or several, for yourself or send one, or several, to a friend or staff member to be delivered on Monday, October 31st. Happy Halloween!
Senior News – Advisor – Ms. Bayeva

Senior Class will be selling breast cancer awareness shirts today in the lobby.  Only a limited amount was ordered, so first come, first serve.  Don’t miss out the opportunity to support breast cancer awareness month in style.
Pink Out Friday!
FHA – Advisor – Ms. Weinstein

FHA will be holding its first meeting of the year today the 21st. Everyone is welcome! We will be discussing ideas for big and small events and fun projects that we would like to do this year. The meeting will be in room 317 directly after school. We hope to see you there.

Homecoming – Advisor – Mr. Walker
Anyone interested in running for Homecoming court should see Mr. Walker in room 331. You must sign up By Wednesday Oct 27.
Community Chest
The deadline for the Community Chest Application has been extended to October 28th.  Please email Mr. Schiavo with your application when completed.

School Spirit Week

School Spirit Week will take place next week.  Homecoming will take place next Saturday.

The themes for the week will be:
Monday - JocksVsNerds
Tuesday - Twin Day
Bring Anything but a bookbag
Wednesday - Business Day
Thursday - Character Day
Friday - Blue and Gold day

Cheerleading News

The Lawrence Cheerleading team will be hosting a raffle entry for a special candy basket.
Tickets will be sold for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.  There will be 3 lucky winners. You can get a free lollipop with the purchase or a ticket.  The 3 lucky winners will be announced during pep rally. Last day to purchase will be next week. Wednesday, October 26th.

Girls who Code – Advisor – Ms. Squicciarini

If you enjoy playing games, grab a friend and come join the "The Girls Who Code" club. Meeting times are Monday' in room 103. All genders are welcome!

National Honor Society – Advisor – Mr. Callahan

The National Honor Society will be hosting the Safe Trick or Treat Halloween event on Thursday October 27th from 5-7pm. Bring your younger family and friends to participate in this great event. There will be Halloween themed activities and trick or treating throughout the classroom for the young trick-or-treater's to partake in. Admission is $5 per family! Nut Free Candy and/or decoration donations for the event can be dropped off to Mr. Callahan’s room in Room 231. Hope to see you all at this Spooktacular event!

African American Club – Ms. Blackman

The African American Club will have practice today until 4:00 pm