LPS Spotlight

• CALENDAR CHANGE: Schools Will Be Closed May 26, 2023
• Board of Education Meeting TONIGHT(7PM) *Public Hearing/Vote on Budget
• BREAKING NEWS: Appointment to be Approved/Meet & Greet
• VIDEO: LHS Names "Unsung Hero" Award Winner
• HMS to Present "We Will Rock You"
• LPS Music Education Program Receives National Honor

LPS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, May 26, 2023 due to an unused snow day. We will have a four-day break for Memorial Day Weekend this year!

View the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar.

TONIGHT'S MEETING INCLUDES A PUBLIC HEARING AND VOTE ON THE 2023-24 SCHOOL BUDGET

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting at 7PM tonight, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive. The agenda includes a Public Hearing and vote on the 2023-2024 School Budget, an Active Learning Environments presentation, and discussion regarding a district Equity Audit.

Tonight's meeting will be held in a hybrid format during which participants will have the ability to ask questions and make comments either in person or via the webinar. Register for the webinar using the link below. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.

View Public Comment Guidelines.

PUBLIC INVITED TO APRIL 25TH "MEET & GREET"

The Board of Education is expeced to approve the appointment of the district's new School Business Administrator/Board Secretary during this evening's public meeting, which will be held in a hybrid format at 7PM. Read our big news here first!

Now is the time to consider school board candidacy for the Livingston Board of Education. In November, voters will elect one candidate to serve for a three year term. A candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for his or her name to appear on the ballot during the annual school election. The deadline to submit the petition is 4 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

• View School Board Candidate Kit
• Watch "Ten Things Every School Board Candidate Should Know Before Taking Office.”

LHS senior Nikki Heifler was named a 2023 Essex County "Unsung Hero." The Unsung Heroes program recognizes students who “make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities even though they are often overlooked under traditional student recognition guidelines." The Livingston Board of Education honored Nikki during last Tuesday's meeting.

WATCH THE VIDEO PRESENTATION.

Heritage Middle School will present its spring musical, We Will Rock You, featuring music and lyrics by Queen!

Performances will be offered at 7PM on Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28, and at 4PM on Saturday, April 29.

Livingston Public Schools has been honored with the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. READ ABOUT THE "BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION" HONOR HERE!

FULL DAY NOW OFFERED!

Livingston Public Schools is proud to share that our P.R.I.D.E. (Pre-School Readiness Individual Developmental Education) Program will now be a full day program with spots available for non-disabled preschool students. In this program, students will be provided with a language rich, research-based curriculum. They will spend their days with New Jersey certified teachers, and with their disabled and non-disabled peers, to achieve the expectations of the school district’s well-designed curriculum based on New Jersey's Student Learning Standards for preschool. The students gather daily to develop social language, work as partners and in groups, and explore, play, create, share, and learn.

Scheduling details of the program will be shared with families who apply for consideration. Currently, the cost for students selected by lottery is $7,200 for the full school year. The program will follow the school district’s calendar.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OR REGISTER FOR THE PRIDE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Livingston Public Schools is committed to providing students with excellent educational experiences for students of all ages this summer! Check out the district's offerings for Summer 2023!

VIEW THE 2023 LPS SUMMER ACADEMY BROCHURE.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open! All registration will be done via our online registration portal. Children must be 5 on or before October 1, 2023 to register for kindergarten. LEARN MORE ABOUT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.

*We are only accepting next school year, 2023-2024, registrations for students in KINDERGARTEN at this time. We will be opening registration for all other grade levels after May 15, 2023.

Livingston High School's HOSA (Future Health Professionals) Club will host a "Panel Discussion With MDs" on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 5PM in the LHS Auditorium. Presented by the Community Health & Outreach Department of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, the program will include doctors from four different disciplines. This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

The Livingston High School Chess Team will host a Community Chess Fair on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11am-3pm in the LHS Cafeteria. Participants will have an opportunity to play against members of the LHS Chess Team, learn to play chess, solve chess puzzles and more! Register in advance for a discounted admission rate!

For more information, email Mr. Peklo at wpeklo@livingston.org.

LPS PARENT LEARNING SERIES: LPS offers a variety of workshops for parents. View April 2023 offerings here!

*NEXT UP: LHS COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR ON APRIL 27TH

OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT

Livingston Public Schools believes that your mental health and well-being is a vital part to your success at our school. With this in mind, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an extra layer of support to our entire community.

Livingston Public Schools students, staff members, and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365)
• Visit www.caresolace.com/livingston and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.

LPS is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community, and as such, we strive to provide accurate and timely information to our stakeholders.

Communication tools for parents include the Blackboard Mass Notification System, the LPS website (www.livingston.org), LPS Spotlight (our district newsletter), Facebook & Twitter (@LivSchools), Around the Block (the Superintendent's TV program), and various promotional videos that highlight our students and staff. Explore our communications tools here!

Visit our Employment Opportunities webpage to learn more about available positions at Livingston Public Schools.

Follow @LivSchoolsTEAM on Twitter where we highlight LPS employees and careers!

The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Learn more about the library HERE!

The FCC recently approved a new 3-digit dialing code, 988, for mental health crisis and suicide prevention. The 988 line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for calls, texts, and chat. Learn more about the new nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention.

LPS Spotlight

2022-2023 School Year / No. 17

Michelle Bent

Communications & Community Outreach Coordinator

Livingston Public Schools

(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036

Email: mbent@livingston.org

www.livingston.org

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