The Buzz 5.03

HAPPYFRIDAY, HORNETS!

What a wonderful week we have had celebrating the 2nd Annual LHS Culture Week. From the costumes to the parent volunteers and the incredible potluck today, thank you for sharing your culture with us

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to reassure you that despite recent changes, our administration is fully committed to ensuring that these remaining weeks are filled with strong energy and memorable experiences for all students and families Our dedication to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for your children remains unwavering We understand the importance of concluding the school year on a high note, and we are actively working to make that a reality.

As we embark on this final leg of the school year together, I want to express my gratitude for your ongoing support and collaboration. Together, we will finish off the school year with enthusiasm, positivity, and a shared commitment to creating lasting memories for our students.

Mrs. Hitchcock

Assistant Principal

IMPORTANTDATES

May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8 Dr. Casey Weinstein 8:30 AM -Parent session on Digital Safety

4th & 5th Grade Spring Sing 10 AM MS Instrumental Concert 6:30 PM

May 9 MS Vocal Concert 1 PM Parish Hall

May 10 Dancers Showcase 2:30 PM Parish Hall

May 14-24 8th Grade Trip

May 28 8th Grade Bowling Extravaganza

May 29 8th Grade school day w/ graduation chapel

8am- 11am

May 30 8th Grade Cap and Gown Photo 3:30 8th Grade Graduation 5PM

LHS School Calendar

OFFICEPHONEUSE:

Wekindlyrequestthatparentsremindtheirchildren thattheofficephoneisnotforpersonaluse Incaseof emergencies, studentscanapproachofficepersonnel forassistanceincontactingparentsorguardians. Continuoususeoftheofficephonefornon-emergency purposesdisruptsclassroomactivitiesandoffice operations

Weunderstandthattheremaybeoccasionswhen itemsareforgotten, butwekindlyaskforyour assistanceinminimizingtheseoccurrences Itis importantthatallnecessaryitems, suchassports uniformsorotheressentials, arebroughttoschoolby thestudentonthemorningtheyarerequiredto reducedisruptionstotheschoolday

Yourcooperationhelpsmaintainasmoothand focusedlearningenvironmentforall

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Grade Grade

Spring Dance Spring Dance

CINCO DE MAYO THEME CINCO DE MAYO THEME

MUSIC . SNACKS. FRIENDS

Friday, May 3 Fully Supervised $6 Entry Proceeds go to the ASPCA 6:30PM8:30PM

Laurel Hall School

GRADUATINGCLASSOF2024

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7th & 8th Grade Dance at LHS

THUR 28 30 29

6:30PM8:30PM 8:00AM1:00PM 8:00AM11:00AM 3:30PM 5:00PM

8th Grade School Day with Graduation Rehearsal

8th Grade Bowling Extravaganza at Lucky Strike, Hollywood 1:00PM5:00PM

8th Grade School Day with Graduation Chapel (families welcome to attend)

8th Grade Students report to Parish Hall in their cap and gown for class photo

8th Grade East Coast Trip Official 8th Grade Graduation ceremony in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Sanctuary

· Students may wear appropriate free dress to school Tuesday-Wednesday, May 28-29.

Students will be transported by bus from Laurel Hall to Lucky Strike. The party at Lucky Strike will be from 2:00-4:00 PM with a wide variety of unlimited food and beverages as well as bowling. The 8th grade teachers and school administration will accompany the students on the trip. Please plan to pick your child up at Laurel Hall between 4:30-5:00 PM upon their return from Lucky Strike.

The graduation chapel on Wednesday, May 29 will not be the full graduation ceremony, as always, parents are welcome to attend chapel Eighth grade students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 29, please plan to pick up your child at that time or make arrangements for them to be picked up.

On Thursday, May 30 the 8th grade students should report to the Parish Hall for the Class Photo in cap and gown. Laurel Hall will not be providing flower leis for graduation this year; however, you are welcome to provide a lei for your child if you like. The graduation ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church sanctuary and will last approximately one hour, a reception will follow the ceremony on the church patio

LHS Parent Event

DR. CASEY WEINSTEIN, LMFT

PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE

JOIN US AS WE WELCOME BACK

DR. CASEY WEINSTEIN TO SPEAK ON

PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE.

DR. WEINSTEIN WILL FOCUS ON HOW TO MANAGE YOUR CHILD'S SCREEN TIME,

NAVIGATE THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND PROVIDE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

TO KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE. THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR LAUREL HALL PARENTS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. CASEY

CAMPUS BUZZ

Making Human Shapes with Ms. Fatum

NJHS Dance Setup

1st Grade Field Trip to Natural History Museum and Butterfly Pavilion Will from NHJS Sock Drive

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@THELAURELHALLSCHOOL ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE UPDATES

CULTURE

LAURELHALL PRESCHOOLNEWS

This week we had our monthly fire drill, our classrooms are becoming pros with listening and lining up!

Teachers and students are still working very hard to complete their classrooms for ArtWalk! Please stay tuned for some amazing ArtWalk pictures next week!

Lesley Diaz - Director

Victoria Tobey - Office Manager

Laurel Hall Preschool

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PTONEWS

Happy May Hornet Fam!

Thank you to all who came to the last PTO meeting of the year. In case you missed it - the Gala/Auction raised around $47K, raising our year total to $172K. ����

We have passed voting on funding of a new field, and new books for the Hive! I’m so thrilled that we will have a new beautiful field for our kiddos to play on in the fall.

Next week:

Teacher Appreciation! The chairs have planned a week full of events to show our teachers and staff how much we love them. Please bring small bills to purchase flowers in carline on Friday! ��

Last call for doors! �� Have a couple openings left! Please see all volunteer opportunities on the LIVE DOC Parent Speaker Dr Casey Weinstein returns! Wednesday May 8th at 8:30am in Parish Hall☕

Interested in chairing an event next year? Co-Presidents Erika Sieme & Destiny Campbell are already hard at work lining up an awesome slate. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the community! It takes our whole village.

Thank you for all of your support! Ashley & the PTO board

For all things PTO follow @laurelhallpto on Instagram. DM (direct message) your student name and grade so we can accept your follow request.

EMMANUELLUTHERAN CHURCH(ELC)NEWS

Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation Announces Annual Scholarship Opportunity for Students Attending Lutheran Colleges and Universities

The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation is delighted to announce the availability of its annual $1,000 scholarships for the academic year starting in Fall 2024. These scholarships are offered to active members of the Emmanuel congregation who are confirmed, voting members for at least two years and have actively participated in church activities such as serving as an usher, worship assistant, or council committee member.

Scholarships are intended for students planning to attend Lutheran colleges and universities and will be matched dollar for dollar by the respective institutions, effectively doubling the value of the award This initiative is part of the Foundation's commitment to fostering education and service among its congregation's youth

Application Process: Interested applicants should contact John Clauss, Treasurer, at jclaussjr@aol com for scholarship applications Forms are also available on the Emmanuel website and at the reception desk in the Administration Building of Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Completed applications must be submitted to the Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation by June 15, 2024. It is crucial to submit applications by this date as many educational institutions close their scholarship application processes in July.

About the Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation:

The Emmanuel Lutheran Foundation thrives through the generous donations it receives, which are prudently invested and prayerfully dispersed to support the ministries of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church A gift to the foundation is considered "The gift that keeps on giving, " aiding in the continuous support and development of our church community and its members

For further information or to apply, please contact John Clauss at the email provided above

For additional information, please contact: John Clauss, Treasurer Email: jclaussjr@aol.com

Pastor Call Committee Updates

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

EMMANUELLUTHERAN CHURCH(ELC)NEWS