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Livingston Public Schools
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Featured Photo: "They Voted!"
Kindergartners at Burnet Hill Elementary exercised their right to vote last week during Student Council elections! Shown with their “voter registration cards” are Logan Abramson, Liv Braverman, and Pranshu Khandelwal.
New This Week
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Find information on the following news, and more, in this week's DISCOVER.

  • Board of Education Meeting: November 11, 2019
  • Sam Messer and Seth Cohen Win Board Election
  • Emergency Broadcast Test Follow-Up
  • First "Coffee With the Superintendent": November 21, 2019
  • Department of Student Services Fall Newsletter
Board Matters
Messer and Cohen Win Election
Incumbent Sam Messer and newcomer Seth Cohen won the Board of Education election. Messer and Cohen will each serve a three-year term when they are officially appointed to the oard in January 2020. Sasha Koff and Alyse Heilpern ran as challengers in the contest. 

In Township Council news, incumbent Michael Vieira was re-elected, defeating challenger Brandon Minde.
District Matters
Emergency Broadcast Test Follow Up
Livingston Public Schools sent out a test of its Emergency Broadcast System on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. If you DID NOT receive a call, text or email, please log into your Genesis Parent Portal account and under “Contacts” be sure that you have checked off the box for "Emergency Broadcast" for any phone numbers and email addresses at which you wish to be notified of Emergency Broadcast messages.

In order for the changes to be activated in our system, you must click “SAVE ALL CHANGES” when you are done. Click HERE for further directions.

If you find that you did not receive the message even though you had already checked off your "Emergency Broadcast" boxes in Genesis, please email tmclaughlin@livingston.org for assistance.
Bring Your Coffee...
And Your Questions!
November 21, 2019
In an effort to get to know the Livingston community better, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matt Block, will be holding four “Coffee with the Superintendent” programs this year. The “Coffee with the Superintendent” programs will provide a forum to inform people about the great things happening within our schools, and for informal conversation with parents and guardians regarding their experiences with and hopes for LPS. Bring your questions, thoughts, and a favorite warm beverage. All are welcome! 

  • Thursday, November 21, 9:30 a.m. Central Office Conference Room

  • Saturday, January 25, 9:00 a.m. Heritage Media Center

  • Thursday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. Harrison Media Center

  • Thursday, April 23, 12:00 p.m. Central Office Conference Room  
STEAM Matters
What's Family " S T E A M " Night? An exciting evening of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math activities!

Livingston Public Schools will host Family STEAM Night for second to fifth grade students and their families on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 pm in the ​​Mount Pleasant Middle School Cafeteria. Register HERE by November 13, 2019. Learn more by clicking on the flyer link below.
Student Matters
After listening to the story Feathers for Peacock, Harrison kindergartners painted beautiful peacock feathers. This story taught the children about kindness and the importanct of helping others. As part of a school-wide projects, these feathers will be used to create a “Harrison Peacock” and will remind everyone how beautiful kindness can be. Shown are Mira Li, Siena Batacchi, Vedant Sangal, and Emma Lu.
While parents attended teacher conferences, students at MPE had the opportunity to participate in after school activities organized by the PTA. Shown participating in a circus themed program are students Cooper Silverman, Haley Levine, Sloane Kasner, Mihir Panchal, and Ethan Radler. 
Collins third graders got a hands-on lesson in geology during their trip to Sterling Hill Mine. Miles Weisenberg is shown getting ready to collect rocks.
First graders in Mrs. Tracey Michinards's class learned about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Jonah Khedouri and Matthew Granet showed off their Diwali themed projects. 
Fourth graders at Hillside School learned about some “buggy” friends during a visit from Insectropolis! Representatives of this “Bugseum of New Jersey” shared their knowledge of and enthusiasm for insects with the students. Shown, Taeyang Choi takes a close look at a scorpion!
Theater Matters
LHS Theater to Present
"Radium Girls"
Radium Girls , a play by D.W. Gregory, will be presented by the Livingston High School Theater on November 14, 15 and 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Radium Girls is based on the real life story of the “Radium Girls," female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with self-luminous paint at the United States Radium factory in Orange, New Jersey. The women had been told the paint was harmless, and subsequently ingested deadly amounts of radium after being instructed to use their lips to give the brushes a fine point. Five of the women challenged their employer in a case over the right of individual workers who contract occupational diseases to sue their employers. This is a powerful true story of fighting for one’s rights. 
Lancer Matters
Come out and Support
the Lancers!
Parent Matters
Student Services Fall Newsletter
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 Fall Newsletter!
Parent Development Programs
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.
The Dangers of Vaping
Judith Persichilli, NJ's Acting Commissioner of Health and chair of the Governor's Electronic Smoking Device Task Force has shared important resources from a new campaign that aims to raise awareness about the dangers of electronic smoking devices/vaping.
Mark Your Calendars!
Find Important Information
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. 
Parent Academy
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!
Follow, Like, and Please Share!
What's On Your Mind?
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.
Community Matters
Celebrating Diversity
Livingston's Committee for Diversity and Inclusion, Vision 20/20 Committee and Livingston Clergy Association invites the community to Religions of the World, an event to celebrate Livingston's diversity! The festivities will be held on Thursday, November 21, 7-9 p.m. at the Senior/Community Center.
Middle School Students to Perform in "Annie Jr."
Children's Theatre of Livingston (CTL) will present Annie Jr. to the community, the weekend of November 16 and 17 at the Eisenhower Corporate Center in Livingston  Performances will be offered both days at 12:30 and 3 p.m. This classic family musical is perfect for young and old, and a fantastic opportunity to experience theater! 

The show features 22 incredible middle school students who bring the story alive with many favorite songs, including It's A Hard Knock Life, and Y ou're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, Tomorrow with fantastic dance and classic comedic humor. Ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY, first come, first served.
Livingston Public Library
Offers Something for Everyone!
The Livingston Public Library offers more than just books! Check out its event calendar, visit the website, and follow on Twitter to keep up with all our amazing local library has to offer!
The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) offers great programs, free of charge, for people with special needs and their families. See below for more LACD programs!
Shining Stars offers "funtastic programs for exceptional individuals." Learn more HERE!
Employment Opportunities
Playground Aides Needed
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!
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

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.  
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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