LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
DECEMBER BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED
The Board of Education Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, December 11 at 7PM.
MURAL COMPETITION - DEADLINE IS DEC. 2ND
The LEC Enviroart Competition offers a unique opportunity for Livingston High School students to raise awareness about environmental themes they care about! The winner’s mural will be displayed on panels by Seymour’s!
Visit lecenviroart.com for more information!
OCTOBER LANCERS OF THE MONTH
Throughout the school year, Livingston High School names “Lancers of the Month."
"Lancers of the Month are students, faculty, and staff who model the qualities and values that define Livingston High School by empowering our community to learn, create, contribute, and grow. Each month, students and staff members are nominated and selected based on their exemplary actions around the building," said Ms. Brittany Gajewski, LHS Dean of Students. Lancers of the Month can reflect any of the pillars of the LPS Portrait of a Graduate, as well as any other admirable traits, such as kindness, civility, or resiliency.
The October 2024 Lancers of the Month included students Anna Krause and Morgan Abramson, and staff members Anthony Fischer and Rob McConnon.
Each honoree received a certificate in recognition of this achievement. Congratulations to all!
Students at MPE recently had an unforgettable experience with The Stuntmasters BMX team, who combined exciting stunts with important lessons on character and safety!
Fifth graders presented information about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Burnet Hill’s monthly community meeting in October.
Shown, a fifth grader and his “kindergarten buddy” enjoy a creative crafting session together at Collins.
Hillside recently celebrated Diwali with an assembly where students performed a special dance.
First graders at Riker Hill recently learned all about Election Day. After reading the story “Duck for President!” the students voted on which character from the story should be president - Farmer Brown or Duck. Duck was the winner!
LHS THEATER PLAY DATE FUNDRAISER!
DATE: Friday, December 6th
TIME: 4:00-7:30pm
LOCATION: LHS Auditorium
COST: $30 per child
GRADES: K-5
WEBSITE: http://www.lhstheater.com/store/p26/ITS_Play_Date.html
PLAY DATE is an evening of childcare for elementary schoolers (K-5), during which LHS high school theater performers collaborate with them to produce a short story in small groups. Students can choose to perform onstage or to help behind-the-scenes. The theme will be popular children's books. At the conclusion of the event, parents and caretakers return to watch the short performances! View details and registration form here.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
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.
FREE, VIRTUAL WINTER WELLNESS PROGRAM
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm
Winter Wellness: Tips for Families Navigating the Holidays and Winter Break
Presented by Nicole Thomas, MD, FAPA, child & adolescent psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, Morristown Medical Center Sarah Keir, MSW, LCSW, social worker, Pediatric Endocrinology, Atlantic Health System
WATER DEPT. ENGINEER TO SPEAK TO LWV REGARDING LIVINGSTON WATER
Nathan Kiracole, Utility Engineer for the Livingston Water Department, will address the Livingston League of Women Voters (LWV) on Wednesday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. regarding Livingston water. This free, public meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM. View registration information and event details on the LWV website: livingstonlwv.org
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!
