SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KIT
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.
PARENT FOCUS GROUPS
LPS has hired an experienced, independent, third-party consulting firm that specializes in equity work, to conduct a full equity audit of the district. Over the course of the full audit period, which began on May 16, 2023 and will span four to six months, the auditors will engage in focus group discussions with members of the LPS community including staff, students, and parents.
Over the last week, the Equity Auditors have been visiting our schools for the first round of onsite visits with students and teachers. They will begin to meet with LPS parents in June.
All LPS parents have been invited via email to participate in a Focus Group Meeting with our Equity Auditors from Rowan University. These meetings will be held via Zoom at 7PM on the dates listed below. A Zoom link will be shared via email on the day of the meeting.
- Wed., June 7, 2023: Parents of Families New to LPS for the 2022-2023 School Year
- Thurs., June 8, 2023: Parents of Elementary School Students
- Tues., June 13, 2023: Parents of Middle School Students
- Thurs., June 15, 2023: Parents of High School Students
Thank you in advance for participating in this process and helping our district to continue to ensure that schools are places where equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and anti-bias are priorities. Additional information regarding our Equity Audit can be found on the LPS Equity Initiative webpage.
2023 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
SAFETY FORUM/GRIEF PROGRAM
SUPERINTENDENT PARENT FORUM
HMS QUIZBOWL TEAM COMPETES
LHS THEATER WINS AWARDS
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Livingston High School won two awards at Montclair State University's (MSU) Foxy Awards for the 2022 production of "Fiddler on the Roof." Senior Jonah Ruderman won the "Best Actor" award for his performance as Tevye. LHS also won "Outstanding Production of a Period Musical" from a field of 9 other nominees!
This was the first time that LHS participated in MSU's theater awards program, whose goal is to promote and advance the commitment to high-quality theater production in New Jersey’s secondary schools. The awards honor the accomplishments of individual achievement of both students and educators in the areas of performance, direction, design and technical theatre, as well as outstanding productions.
An opening reception for the annual district art exhibit, "Art Through the Ages" was held last Wednesday, May 17. The exhibit, which includes the artwork of LPS K-12 students, will remain on display on the upper and lower levels and in the center court of the Livingston Mall through Sunday, June 4, 2023.
CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Her work shown here, entitled "A Leap of Faith," will be displayed in Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's office in NJ for the coming year!
ELEMENTARY GT ART & MUSIC
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 25, 2023
The application window is now open to express interest for both our Elementary Gifted and Talented (GT) Art program and Gifted and Talented (GT) Music program.
- These programs are for students who will be entering grades 4 and 5 in the 2023-2024 school year.
- Students previously enrolled in either GT Art and/or GT Music do not need to reapply.
- All applications must be submitted electronically no later than Thursday, May 25, 2023.
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION DATES
Welcome to all of our new kindergarten families! Please check your school’s calendar for June kindergarten orientation dates:
SUBSCRIPTION BUSING
The district provides free transportation for in-district students who live more than 2 miles from school in grades K-8; and more than 2.5 miles from the high school. Subscription busing is available for students who are not eligible for free busing. If you are unsure if you qualify for free transportation, please call the Transportation Department at 973-535-8000, x8013, BEFORE filling out the form.
2023-2024 PRIDE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
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
LPS SUMMER ACADEMY
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!
CARE SOLACE
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.
STAY CONNECTED WITH LPS!
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!
SYMPOSIUM IS TOMORROW!
SUPPORT LHS STUDENT SCIENTISTS
CHESS FAIR AT LHS
For more information, email Mr. Peklo at wpeklo@livingston.org.
TRIBUNE GRADUATION SECTION
It's that time of year again! Livingston High School's Class of 2023 is gearing up for graduation, and so is the West Essex Tribune!
On June 29, the Tribune will publish its annual pull-out, keepsake LHS graduation section, featuring color yearbook photos of all of the graduates. Families and friends of the grads can run congratulatory ads.
Questions? Email WETribune@gmail.com
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