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Harrison Elementary students learned all about the Lunar New Year !

New This Week
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Find information on the following news, and more, in this week's DISCOVER.

  • Board of Education Meeting Tonight
  • "Around the Block" Premiers on LTV This Wednesday!
  • Elementary School Happenings
  • Jazz Band Dinner Dance
  • "The Battle of the Hills" Basketball Game
Board Matters
Superintendent Matters
Superintendent's Show Premieres This Wednesday!
LPS Superintendent Dr. Matt Block' new show "Around the Block" will premiere on LTV (Verizon Fios 26/Comcast 34) this Wednesday, January 29, at 5 p.m.

Filmed, produced and edited by Livingston High School TV Production students, the first episode features interviews with four new LPS principals including Justin Toomey (Riker Hill), Bronawyn O'Leary (MPMS), Lorena Dolan (MPE) and Michelle Cebula (Collins)!
Student Matters
Mt. Pleasant Elementary students eagerly listened for their numbers to be called at MPE's Annual Bingo Night organized by the PTA's Building Our Community Committee.
Burnet Hill students performed Aladdin Jr. this past weekend with a colorful cast of characters!
Hillside’s orchestra, band and chorus "brought the house down" at their recent concert!
As part of a STEAM lesson, third graders in Ms. Reid’s class made anemometers that would be able to measure wind speed and withstand high winds!
Third graders in Mrs. Isakower's class at Riker Hill, show off their "tornado catcher" projects in the media center.
Music Matters
Jazz Band Dinner Dance
Buy your tickets now for the 10th annual Livingston High School Jazz Band Dinner Dance! Proceeds support all of the LHS bands. For more information, email JazzDance@LHSBandBoosters.
School Matters
The Battle of the Hills
It's been a long time coming....

On Thursday, February 6, teachers from Riker Hill and Burnet Hill Elementary Schools will face off in a much anticipated competition and display of their basketball skills!

The highly anticipated "Battle of the Hills" will be held on Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. The game will be played on the court at Heritage Middle School.

While the competition will be fierce, the heart of the "Hills battle" will benefit the community. All proceeds will be donated to Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors!

Come out to support your school, cheer on your teacher-athletes, and give back to the community at this ultimate fight for bragging rights!
District Matters
Kindergarten Pre-Registration
Kindergarten Pre-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.
Lancer Matters
Parent Matters
K-5 SEL Parent Program
Please join us on February 26, 2020 at 7 p.m. for a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Academy at Riker Hill Elementary School! Sinead Crews, Director of School Counseling, and the elementary school counselors will present an informative program devoted to exploring social emotional learning with K-5 parents! During the program, parents will have the option of attending two break-out sessions on specific topics relates to students' social and emotional development, as well as learn about resources and strategies.
Student Services 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 most recent 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.
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!
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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
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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