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Livingston Public Schools
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Feature Photo: "Excellent Educators"
Livingston Public Schools' Teachers and Educational Services Professional of the Year will be officially recognized at the Board of Education meeting on March 16, 2020. Please note that this meeting will be held at Livingston High School.
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Don't stop scrolling!
Find information on the following news, and more, in this week's DISCOVER.
- Calendar Change/Professional Development
- Board of Education Meeting Tonight
- "Shrek The Musical" Opens at LHS This Week!
- GeoBee State Semifinalist
- Senior Games
- Read Across America
- HMS Spring Musical
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Calendar Change/Professional Development Program
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Livingston Public Schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, to allow for a full day of Professional Development for teachers. For more information, read LPS Superintendent Dr. Matthew Block's March 6, 2020 message
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Members of the Livingston Board of Education and school administrators are reviewing a spending plan for the 2020-2021 school year. This process will continue at regular BOE meetings over the next four weeks, with a public hearing and vote on the budget scheduled for April 27, 2020.
Tonight's Board of Education meeting will include an introduction of the first draft of the budget, including information on Curriculum, Personnel, Facilities, and Technology.
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Livingston Public Schools is pleased to announce our new mobile app. Visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store to download this free app or scan the QR code shown here.
If you use the Google Play Store, you must search in the app section for Livingston Public Schools - you will have to scroll down to find us! Look for the LPS logo or if you scan the QR code, it will bring you right to the download area.
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Opening night for the LHS Theatre's presentation of "Shrek The Musical" will be this Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Additional performances will be offered on March 13 at 7 p.m. and on March 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.
Shrek presents a treasure trove of creative opportunities, including costumes, sets, puppets (there is a fire-breathing dragon after all) and more! Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.
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HMS To Present "Aladdin Jr."
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Heritage Middle School will present "Aladdin Jr."! Opening night is Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. Additional performances will be offered on Saturday, March 28, at 1 and 7 p.m.
The spectacular musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the beloved 1992 Disney film and the smash 2014 Broadway adaptation. Tickets may be purchased at the door!
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The results are in! The National Geographic Society named Ethan Liu, a sixth grader at
Mt. Pleasant Middle School, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. The contest will be held at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ on Friday, March 27, 2020!
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Celebrating the Joy of Reading!
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LPS elementary school students joined their peers across the country in celebrating the joy of reading, and the birthday of Dr. Seuss, as part of
Read Across America festivities last week!
Schoolwide activities included reading trains, guest readers, dress-up days, Dr. Suess-inspired projects and more.
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The Class of 2020 recently celebrated at
Livingston High School's annual Senior Games. The high-energy event included lots of school spirit and a battle of epic, and colorful, proportions between four teams: Red, Yellow, Purple and Blue!
Team
YELLOW emerged victorious earning a super-sized trophy and bragging rights for the rest of the school year!
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- Summer Academy Registration Deadline - June 17, 2020
- STEM Research Experience 1 Proposal Deadline - May 26, 2020
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One of the newest members of
the Class of 2033!!
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Kindergarten Registration
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Kindergarten registration is now open! Please note that you need to complete the entire kindergarten registration process by May 15th in order to be notified of your child’s school placement by June 1st. This includes families with older siblings already attending a school within the District.
Click
HERE for details on the three-step pre-registration process.
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Breaking the Silence:
A Workshop for 7-12 Grade Parents/Students
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LPS 7-12th grade parents and students are invited to "Breaking the Silence," an informative workshop on mental health at Livingston High School on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. Participants will learn how they can help someone who is struggling, needs support, is asking for help and/or is experiencing a crisis.
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Student Services Newsletter
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The mission of the
Department of Student Services is to identify students who meet the federal and state guidelines as a student with a disability. The department is focused and committed to providing a program to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of our students.
Read about "Social Emotional Learning in Our Schools," as well as upcoming parent programs in the department's most recent newsletter!
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Parent Development Programs
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Livingston Public Schools offers a variety of parent development programs throughout the school year. Click the link below for a list of programs that will be offered for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Find Important Information
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LPS invites parents to visit our "Parent Resources" page to find information regarding the Genesis portal, academic calendars, food services, new student registration, transportation, district communications, forms, and more.
In addition, to subscribe to news based on your child's school and your interests, visit our "District Communications" page and sign up for newsletters, e-blasts, and more.
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Our Parent Academy website is designed to ensure that all resources provided at our events are accessible to all community members. We hope you find these helpful as you engage in your child’s education!
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Follow, Like, and Please Share!
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We're interested in hearing what's on your mind. Share a story. Ask a question. Let us know about your concerns, anything from school safety and security to budget matters. Give a shout out to a special teacher. Talk with the Superintendent or Board of Education. Email your message c/o the
Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator.
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Calling All Student Artist in 6-12th Grade: Paint the Town!
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The
ACL Gallery of Livingston invites student artists in grades six to 12 to participate in its "Paint the Town" event! Participants will be asked to transform an area or site in Livingston (their choice) into a work of art using a 16x20 canvas supplied by the gallery for a nominal fee. To obtain a canvas, please call or email Vivian Olshen at 973-992-1950 or 973-650-6374, or
vivolshen21@gmail.com.
All finished work will be professionally installed at the ACL Gallery, with friends and family of the artists invited to attend a reception on April 26th from 4-6 p.m.
Paint the Town Rules:
- Youth creates artwork all by themselves. NO one other than the designated youth artist shall perform any hands-on assistance.
- All artists must be 6th grade through 12th grade students.
- May use any media on the supplied canvas.
- Use supplied canvas acquired from ACL Gallery, fee $5 per canvas.*
- Subject matter and composition may be anything representative of or in the town of Livingston.
- Canvas shall be brought to the gallery on Sunday, April 19th 1:00-3:00 pm or Monday, April 20th 4:00-6:00 pm, at which time they will be inspected and signed in.
- ALL received artwork shall be signed and tagged on the back stating: Title of Artwork, Medium, Full Name of Artist, Age, Date Created
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Children's Theatre to Present
"Willy Wonka Jr.
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Saturday March 21 and Sunday March 22
12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Eisenhower Corporate Center
290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
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Everyone loves this timeless story of the world-famous candy man, and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure.
Wonka Jr. is CTL's 14th show, following its sold out productions of
Seussical Jr., Alice in Wonderland and
Peter Pan.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a
scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Over fifty elementary school students light up the stage in this family friendly musical production. It is one act, making it perfect for young families.
Tickets are now on sale to the public and are selling quickly! A discount is available for those that purchase tickets before March 16!
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ATTENTION LHS STUDENTS:
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY
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Shining Stars offers "funtastic programs for exceptional individuals." Learn more
HERE!
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Livingston Public Schools is looking to hire early arrival and lunch time playground aids. Do you have a few hours to spare at the beginning or in the middle of the day? Would you enjoy being responsible for the well-being of our students before school in the morning and during their lunch hour? Successful candidates will provide supervision of PreK-5 students both in the school and on the playground. Starting salary begins at $15.50/hour.
Download the application, or stop by the Central Office at 11 Foxcroft Drive to pick up an application!
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Substitute Nurses
Livingston Public Schools is seeking substitute school nurses. Applicants must hold current license issued by the NJ Board of Nursing as a professional registered nurse (RN) and possess or be eligible for a Substitute Nurse Certificate. CPR/AED certification is required ($200/day). Interested candidates should contact Carolyn Ross at
cross@livingston.org
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Substitute Teachers
Livingston Public Schools is seeking substitute teachers ($100/day). Applicants must either possess certification as a teacher in New Jersey or a substitute certificate.
For more information, please visit our website, www.livingston.org, or contact Annette Ferreira at
aferreira@livingston.org.
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Crossing Guards
The
Township of Livingston continues to look for crossing guards for its many posts throughout town. Crossing guards provide an important service to our students, helping them navigate the streets around our schools safely each day. Click
HERE for application.
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DISCOVER Livingston Public Schools
2019-2020 School Year / No. 23
Michelle Bent
Communications and
Community Outreach Coordinator
Livingston Public Schools
(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036
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DISCOVER is the e-newsletter from Livingston Public Schools with stories about students, teachers, and programs, and news about recent accomplishments and awards.
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