
LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
December 22, 2021
The Heritage Middle School Student Council and Builder's Club have been collecting new toys to donate to Toys for Tots. The mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute them to children in need during the holidays. Go Jr. Lancers!
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- Superintendent's Video Message: Dec. 22, 2021
- Schools/Offices to Close for Winter Break
- Board of Ed. Reorganization Meeting: Jan. 4, 2022
- Uploading Student Vaccination Cards
- PARENT PROGRAM: The Student Athlete Experience, Jan. 13, 2022
- Reporting Absent Students
- Get Your Lancer Gear!
Calendar Reminders!
December 24-31, 2021: Holiday break; all schools and offices closed
Uploading Student Vaccination Cards
Some parents have asked how they can upload their child’s vaccination card to our Genesis System, since vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine as often as those who are unvaccinated. Although vaccination or proof of vaccination is not required to attend Livingston Public Schools, if your student is vaccinated, it is helpful to have vaccination cards uploaded into the Genesis Parent Portal. We can use the information on the card for contact tracing and quarantining purposes.
If you would like to upload a copy of your child’s vaccination card for Covid-19, please take the following steps:
Enter the Genesis Parent Portal here or by clicking on the Genesis Parent Portal icon on the homepage of our website, www.livingston.org.
Once in the portal:
Click on the “Forms” tab.
Click on the “COVID statement/vaccination card upload” form.
Scroll down to “Vaccination Statement.”
Click the "Choose File" box.
Choose the file to upload. A PDF of the card is preferred.
Choose "Upload File."
Thank you for your continued partnership!
REMINDER: Report Absent Students in Genesis
In order to ensure the safety of our students, parents should report their child's absence or tardy in the Genesis Parent Portal before their child's school starts for the day. This system has replaced the "Call For Safety" procedure. PLEASE NOTE: The "Call For Safety" phone lines are no longer functioning.
PARENT PROGRAM: January 13, 2022
THE STUDENT ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
On Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 7PM, clinicians Kate Martino and Ramona Tranculov of Inspire Wellness will present "The Student Athlete Experience" to parents of students in grades 7-12. They will discuss the mental health and substance abuse concerns among student athletes, their unique challenges and demands, and strategies and resources for promoting wellness. Inspire Wellness in Bergen County offers services for all ages and for a large range of presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, performance anxiety and substance abuse, to name a few. The Zoom link will be posted HERE on the day of the program.LPS Equity Team
AFFINITY GROUP SIGN-UP:
The LPS Equity Team has been working with the LPS community to create "affinity groups." Affinity groups are defined as “a group of people sharing a common interest or goal, or acting together for a specific purpose.” At this time, members of our school community and equity teams have made specific requests for an LGBTQIA+ group, an AAPI group, and a BIPOC group. We welcome additional affinity groups as part of our work in equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.These groups, which will meet approximately three times per year, will serve as an advisory group to the District Equity Team by offering their experiences, their voices, their interest in collaborating with us and their resources. To indicate your interest in participating in one of our affinity groups, please add your name and contact information to one of the forms that can be found HERE. Should additional Affinity Groups be requested, we will include sign-up information in the Spotlight newsletter and on the district website.
If you have a suggestion or a desire to partner with the district equity team in creating any additional affinity groups, please contact Lisa Steiger at lsteiger@livingston.org or your building principal.
COVID-19 TESTING
Click here to register for a quick Telemed Evaluation. Following the Telemed Evaluation you will be invited to schedule your COVID test, which takes place at the Riker Hill Media Center.
Reorganization Meeting: January 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
The Livingston Board of Education will hold its annual Reorganization Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. This meeting will include the swearing in of the Board members who were elected in November (Pam Chirls and Jenissa Arnette) and the election of the president and vice-president of the Board.
The 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. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.
- The link to register to attend in person will be posted at www.livingston.org on December 23, 2021. Space is limited. Those who register after we reach capacity will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if space becomes available. Individuals will be notified of their registration status via email.
- The link for the webinar will be posted at www.livingston.org on the day of the meeting.
LHS PB&J Club
District String Day & District Band Day
During a recent School Spirit Day at Hillside, students were invited to “Dress as Your Favorite Staff or Faculty Member.” Kindergartener William Malara dressed up as Mr. Gramata!
A Burnet Hill kindergarten family recently moved to Livingston from Bowling Green, Kentucky, one of the communities that were devastated by recent tornadoes. The BHE kindergarten classes spearheaded a toiletry collection to help their classmate’s former home.
College Counseling Corner
TIP OF THE WEEK: SENIORS! Some of your last deadlines are approaching! Finish everything this week and hit submit to avoid any technical issues and be able to fully enjoy the break! Happy Holidays Lancers!
GET YOUR LANCER GEAR!
Orders are due by Friday, January 14, 2022.
The cost is $25 plus shipping.
Order using the following link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/lhs-class-of-2022-sweatshirt
All proceeds will go towards the Class of 2022's Senior Prom!
Contact ppeklo@livingston.org and ygillman@livingston.org with any questions/concerns.
Donate to Tornado Victims
All donations can be dropped off at the SYLS office (204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston). The deadline to donate is January 1, 2022.
LPS Spotlight
2021-2022 School Year / No. 7
Michelle Bent
Communications & Community Outreach Coordinator
Livingston Public Schools
(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036
Email: mbent@livingston.org
LPS Spotlight is the official e-newsletter of the Livingston Public Schools.