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Livingston Public Schools
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Feature Photo: "Teachers of the Year 2020"
This year’s honorees are Susan Fjeldal (Burnet Hill), Erica Faro (Collins), Anne Matienzo (Harrison), Pia Bauer (Hillside), Richard Darst (MPE), Heather Cohen (Riker Hill), Christina Ness (MPMS), Michele Downey (HMS), William Peklo (LHS), and Lori Perez (Educational Support Professional of the Year). Scroll down for a special video featuring these excellent educators!
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Don't stop scrolling!
Find information on the following news, and more, in this week's DISCOVER.
- Superintendent's Update
- Upcoming Board of Education Meetings: April 1st and 13th
- Teacher of the Year Video
- "Keepin' Busy" Photos
- Book Resources
- JFS Offering Free Support Groups
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Superintendent's Message: Remote Learning Update
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As week two of remote learning came to a close, LPS superintendent Dr. Matthew J. Block once again thanked our families, students, staff, and community. "This is truly a collaborative effort, and we sincerely appreciate all that is being done to make this experience as productive and engaging for our students as possible," he said.
In his video and written messages, Dr. Block highlighted important updates including Governor Murphy's announcement that all
schools in New Jersey will be closed at least until April 17, and that New Jersey received a waiver from the United States Department of Education to cancel statewide standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year. For Dr. Block's complete message, watch the video or read the letter below.
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings: April 1st and 13th
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Due to the current health crisis, we will continue to hold Board of Education meetings virtually until further notice. Upcoming meetings will be held on Wednesday, April 1, and Monday, April 13, 2020. View the Board's 2020 meeting calendar
HERE.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. the Board of Education will hold a closed executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel. At the beginning of the meeting, there will be a VERY BRIEF public portion for the Board to vote on suspending the policy that prohibits the Board from holding a remote executive session.
We will be accepting questions/comments on that one public agenda item ONLY for this meeting; email your NAME, ADDRESS and QUESTION/COMMENT to mbent@livingston.org by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The Board will not be communicating through the livestream comments. Please note that these questions/comments will be read to the Board during the meeting.
View the April 1, 2020 agenda.
Visit the LPS Facebook page
@LivSchools, to view the public portion of the Board of Education's meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
The next regular public meeting, which will include budget discussion, will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020.
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Honoring Excellent Educators
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Livingston Public Schools recently announced its 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year. The traditional Teacher of the Year ceremony was cancelled when school facilities had to close. Let's take a moment to applaud these awesome educators!
Check out the video to learn more about why this year's honorees love their profession!
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Speaking of Amazing Teachers...
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Let’s face it, at the age of five nothing compares to walking into your classroom as the birthday girl!
Unfortunately, school facilities had to close, crushing one pre-K student's chance of celebrating her big day in school on March 25! Not to worry… her teachers and friends made sure that she felt just as special from a safe “social distance.” A carvan of PRIDE pre-school teachers, therapists, teachers assistants, and her peers held a surprise “drive-through party."
“She will be heading to Collins in the fall for kindergarten, and I can’t think of a more deserving ‘princess’ for a birthday surprise celebration,” said teacher Loren Svetvilas.
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Remote Learning Photos:
"Keepin' Busy"
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What are LPS students doing when they aren't doing their remote learning schoolwork? SO MANY THINGS! Thank you so much for sending in your photos!
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Take a Look, They Have Books!
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- JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD: The Junior Library Guild is offering free ebooks and audiobooks for students! Visit https://jlg.ipublishcentral.com/ (Username: JLGELM, Password: JLGFREE).
- LIVINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: In addition to its extensive collection of digital books, the Livingston Public Library is offering Tumblebooks & Tumblemath to all. Learn more HERE.
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A "Social/Emotional Support for Families" page has been set up on the district website to house information about social and emotional support, as well as resources in order to help reduce stress and keep mentally healthy during times of crisis. We are all processing, in different ways, the changes that have impacted our everyday routines, the effect of receiving daily information about the Coronavirus and the transition to adapting to remote learning in response to this emerging situation.
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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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- 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 still being accepted! 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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Virtual Community Screening
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Livingston Public Schools'
PT Council invites the LPS community to a virtual screening of the movie "Like," a documentary about the impact of social media on all of our lives.
The movie will be available for download April 6-10 for $5. The link will be sent out on Monday.
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Jewish Family Service of Metrowest NJ is offering FREE virtual support groups led by JFS licensed clinicians to assist all in
"Coping in the Time of Covid-19." While its physical offices are closed, JFS is responding to phone calls and emails and continue to provide vital services to the MetroWest community.
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Follow, Like, and Please Share!
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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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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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Support Neighbors in Need
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Livingston Public Schools is partnering with Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors (LNHN) during this challenging time. Please consider making a donation to LNHN, an organization that directly supports the Livingston community.
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The Livingston Police Department has announced that it still plans to offer a Junior Police Academy from July 13 to 17, this summer. Registration is now open. See the flyer for more information.
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The Livingston Public Library is closed but offers MANY FREE ONLINE resources! Read more
HERE
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DISCOVER Livingston Public Schools
2019-2020 School Year / No. 26
Michelle Bent
Communications and
Community Outreach Coordinator
Livingston Public Schools
(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036
STAY CONNECTED
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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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