
LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
February 28, 2023
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- Board of Education Meeting CANCELLED
- National Merit Finalists
- Scholastic Art Award Winners
- HMS Pony Power Donation
- Five Students Advance in Mathcounts Competition
- LINK: LAX Players Create Non-Profit and Present Scholarship
- LHS Cast Hosts B'way Visitor
- Duffy Casino Night
- Community News: Childrens' Theater Show and LWV Event
TONIGHT'S BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING CANCELLED
The Livingston Board of Education scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, has been cancelled due to inclement weather and school closing. All of the business that was on tonight's agenda will be moved to the meeting scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023.
NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS
These academically talented high school seniors will continue in the competition for scholarships worth more than $28 million. From March through mid-June, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation notifies about 7,250 finalists that they have been selected to receive one of three types of awards: National Merit $2500 Scholarships; corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards; and College-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards.
Over 1.5 million students entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program sponsored by the NMSC. Sixteen thousand were named Semifinalists and only 15,000 have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition. The mission of the NMSC is to recognize and honor outstanding student scholars throughout the United States.
SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS
Several Livingston High School students were named winners in the 2023 Scholastic Art Award competition, a juried exhibition with a focus on visual arts. Gold Key winners will be honored at an exhibition that will run from March 4-25 at Gallery Aferro in Newark. The opening reception will be held on March 4 from 2-5pm. READ MORE...
STUDENTS SUPPORT PONY POWER!
HMS MATHCOUNTS TEAM SUCCESS
FIVE STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE COMPETITION!
The team competed in person against 21 North Central NJ schools for a few intense hours on Saturday, February 11th. Out of almost 200 competitors, Benjamin Sun came in 4th place! In addition, the team of Kailin Kang, Andrew Zhou, Rishi Shah and Derek Peng came in 2nd place in the team event! Benjamin Sun, Kailin Kang, Andrew Zhou, Rishi Shah and Derek Peng have advanced to the Mathcounts State Competition, which will be held on March 11th.
"Thank you for the incredible effort from all team members," said team advisor, Jamie Wolek.
ELEMENTARY HAPPENINGS!
A BROADWAY VISITOR!
DUFFY CASINO NIGHT
LHS SENIOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Livingston High School Senior Internship Program is an opportunity for seniors to gain real-world work experience. This program is available to Grade 12 students in good academic standing who are on track to graduate in June 2023. The program, which empowers students to take ownership of their education by pursuing an internship in a specific area of interest, is scheduled to begin on May 22, 2023, and conclude on June 16, 2023. During these four weeks, students will get an inside view of what their futures may look like.
Students who are interested in learning more about participating in the internship program should contact Mr. Dan Quackenbush by email at dquackenbush@livingston.org.
AIR FORCE BAND TO PERFORM AT LHS!
The United States Air Force Band will perform at Livingston High School at 7:30PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The concert will be held in the Fitness & Wellness Center. Tickets are free and can be reserved HERE.
Don't miss your chance to see the US Air Force Band! Reserve your free tickets today!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open! All registration will be done via our online registration portal. Children must be 5 on or before October 1, 2023 to register for kindergarten. LEARN MORE ABOUT KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT LPS WILL BE ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN ONLY BEGINNING ON JANUARY 18TH. REGISTRATION FOR ALL OTHER GRADES WILL OPEN IN THE SPRING.
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
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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.
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FOLLOW OUR TEAM!
Disney's AristoCats Kids, presented by Children's Theatre of Livingston (CTL), takes the stage this weekend, for four family-oriented performances. The fun musical, featuring over 40 Elementary School students in grades 2-5, is a terrific and affordable way to introduce children to live theatre. Cats, Dogs, Mice and Geese wiggle their tails and come alive to tell the timeless classic story of how animals come together to realize that "everyone is the same under the fur." Big musical numbers, such as "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat," "Thomas O'Malley" and the classic "Scales and Arpeggios," will have everyone tail wagging in the auditorium.
The show will be presented Saturday, March 4th and Sunday, March 5th. Two shows each day, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM, will be presented at the Eastman Corporate Center at 290 West Mt. Pleasant Avenue. This is a one-act show, making it the perfect introduction for young children to experience a live show and also a great option to see if you have a child who might be interested in joining a future production.
All tickets are general admission and cost $15.00. . Everyone needs a ticket, including youngsters. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Tickets are not confirmed until paid for. Order tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/aristocatskidstickets
Please email Martha Ackermann at ctlonthestage@aol.com with any questions.
League of Women Voters
NJ State Assemblyman John McKeon will address the Livingston League of Women Voters Wednesday evening, March 8, 8:00 p.m., on Zoom. In addition, five student activists from Livingston High School will present their activities at this free public meeting. To attend, visit the League website www.freewebs.com/lwvlivingston/ and there will be a link. Attendees are welcome to bring questions and concerns.
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LPS Spotlight
2022-2023 School Year / No. 13
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.