LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
The Livingston Board of Education and Township Council will hold a public joint "5-on-5" meeting at 7PM on November 11, 2024. The location of the meeting is to be determined and will be announced prior to the meeting date.
Mt. Pleasant Middle School sixth grader, Emma Yang, won three gold medals and one bronze at the 2024 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Pan American U11 & U13 Championships. The competition was held from August 18 to August 25 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Her remarkable achievement also secured her a place as one of only two American players selected for the prestigious 2024 ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge in Asuncion, Paraguay. This elite camp will feature 20 girls from around the globe for advanced training and competition.
Emma, who has been a member of the USATT National Junior U11 Girls Team for the past two years, and has been training with coach Li Bochao at Matchpoint TTC in Whippany, NJ since the age of seven.
Last school year, two of Julia Sonshine's students at Burnet Hill Elementary School (BHE) submitted poems to a Young Writers poetry contest. Both students' poems were accepted and published in the poetry book Once Upon A Dream- Nocturnal Magic! One of the students, Maria Meshkova, moved out of town over the summer. The other student, Eden Lederman, is shown here. She is currently a fifth grader at BHE.
Congratulations Maria and Eden!
Please take a moment to read the LPS Department of Equity, Inclusion, Intervention and Inspiration fall newsletter HERE! The newsletter includes information about parent resources and events as they are scheduled (at this time) for this school year.
The application window is now open to express interest in the district's Middle School Gifted and Talented (GT) Art and Music programs.
Previously enrolled students do not need to re-apply. All applications must be submitted electronically no later than Friday, October 11, 2024. Detailed information for both the GT Art and GT Music programs, along with the applications for both programs, can be found in the links below:
Bill Lillis, Parent Education Coordinator for the Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ, will present to parents on how to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol, utilizing teachable moments, identifying risk and protective factors and strengthening parenting and communication skills during the adolescent years. The effects of substance use, the influence of media and pop culture as well as where and how to seek support will also be reviewed. THE PROGRAM LINK WILL BE POSTED HERE ON OR AROUND THE PROGRAM DATE.
The LPS Student Assistance Program provides prevention, intervention, support and instructional services for students in the district. As part of its efforts, the Student Assistance Program offers a variety of virtual programs for parents during the school year. Programs scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year include:
Livingston Public Schools strives to respond to concerns and/or questions as quickly and effectively as possible. In a school system, as in any organization, the “chain of command” refers to communication levels of authority in the school district. The philosophy behind the chart in the link below is to refer community members to those people in the organization who can best solve any concerns or questions that may arise, and then direct them to the appropriate people if issues are not able to be effectively addressed at the first level.
LPS takes school security very seriously and follows all of the safety protocols that are practiced regularly with the Livingston Police Department. These protocol include school lockdowns, which are designed to secure schools and protect students during emergency situations. Parents have a part to play in school lockdown safety as well! Watch the video or read the document below to learn how parents can contribute to school safety during lockdown situations.
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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.
988 SUICIDE & 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.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
LPS 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. This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply via our online application. Our administrative staff will be reviewing resumes and contacting those individuals who they feel will best meet the needs of the positions we have available at this time. Some screening will be conducted over the phone, and some interviews will be in person and others will take place online using online platforms.
Since we have many positions available, we are not able to return phone calls regarding open positions or status of applications.
LIVINGSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
The Livingston Fire Department will hold its annual Fire Prevention Week Open House from 1-4:30PM on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The event, which will be held at the Oval will feature fun activities, treats and more! All donations collected at the event will benefit The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will sponsor program by Laurie Hauptman, Esq. of the law firm Hauptman and Hauptman, PC on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave. in Livingston, NJ in Room T3. Hauptman and Hauptman, PC is a law firm devoted solely to estate, elder, and disability law. Information about Laurie Hauptman is available at www.HauptmanLaw.com. Financial and legal planning for loved ones with special needs will be discussed at this meeting. Information such as what to do when a child with special needs turns 18 will be shared with the audience. Additional topics will include guardianships, conservatorships, and special needs trusts used in protecting a child with special needs. Kindly RSVP by October 5, 2024 by visiting https://tinyurl.com/LACDSpeaker . For more information about this event, email lacdlivingstonnj@gmail.com. You may visit LACD online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.
SHINING STARS ADAPTIVE SPORTS & RECREATION
The Township of Livingston's Shining Stars Adaptive Sports & Recreation program is offering two programs this fall:
- Saturday morning sports classes will be offered for ages 4+ at Monmouth Court Community Center.
- After School Recreation Activities will be offered for children ages 4+ located at the Senior Community Center.
An I.E.P/504 is required for sports leagues and programs. These programs are open to non-residents.
For more information, please email Jennifer Quirk, Adaptive Recreation Supervisor or call 973-535-7925, ext. 7209.
LYCS LEADERS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Livingston Youth and Community Services (LYCS) leaders is a community based, after-school program that teaches leadership, healthy life choices, and life skills to children in grades 1 to 12 in the Livingston Public Schools district.
LYCS Leaders registration is open for the 2024-2025 school year. Sessions run once a month from September to May (8 sessions in total). For students in grades 1-5, the program is held at elementary schools from 2:40-3:40 pm. The dates will be determined by each school. For students in grade 6-12, the program is held in the evening at the senior/community center. The time of this program is to be determined.
The registration fee is $85. Register through Community Pass at www.Livingstonnj.org. Email lycs@livingstonnj.org for more information.
WATCH LTV... IT'S ALL ABOUT LIVINGSTON!
LTV, Livingston, NJ's community access television channel, can be found on cable television via Comcast (Channel 34) and Verizon (Channels 26 and 28). Additionally, LTV can now be found online at www.LivingstonTV.org, which provides a live stream of the cable channel plus numerous shows available to watch ON-DEMAND! LTV is operated by the Livingston Public Broadcasting Committee, a group of volunteers (adults and high school students) who recognize all the good that Livingston has to offer; have an interest in television programming, production, operations and marketing; and give their time toward promoting local information, entertainment, and education to all members of the Livingston community!
