Schools across the district celebrated the Week of Respect earlier this month! Students participated in many school-wide celebrations, events, and classroom lessons that foster
kindness and community, while celebrating each other's differences.
Learn more about all of the activities and happenings as part of the district's Month of Awareness! The Month of Awareness includes:
- OCTOBER 3-7: Week of Respect
- OCTOBER 17-21: School Violence Awareness Week
- OCTOBER 24-31: Red Ribbon Week
- OCTOBER 26: National Wear Red Day
PARENT LEARNING SERIES
LPS is proud to present a series of workshops to help parents/caregivers support their children's academic and social-emotional wellbeing.
UP NEXT IN THE LIVINGSTON PARENT LEARNING SERIES:
- October 19 - "Adolescent Substance Abuse & The Impact On Mental Health: Empowering Parents To Continue The Conversation" (for parents of students in grades 7-12)
- October 20 - "Class of 2024: The Post Secondary Search Process" (for parents of students in grade 11)
- October 26 - "Math Information Night" (for parents of students in grades 5-12)
View the full list of all October 2022 Parent Learning Series workshops. Please review the selections carefully, as some require pre-registration to participate.
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!
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.
COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER
By LHS College Counselor Nicole Rothman
Welcome to the College Counseling Corner! Ms. Rothman will be using this space in upcoming Spotlight newsletters to share information and tips for the College Application process.
Be sure to follow Ms. Rothman on Twitter (@LivHS_College) and Instagram (@livhs_college). The LHS College Counseling Website is another important place to find information, see updates, and contact Ms. Rothman.
HELP WANTED
CRISIS LIFELINE
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.
LACD SPORTS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
