LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
September 20, 2022
SMILING THROUGH SEPTEMBER: It's been a great month!
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- Calendar Reminders: Schools Are Closed Sept. 26 & 27 and Oct. 5
- Board of Education Meeting Tonight
- Parent Learning Workshops: October 2022 Schedule
- Middle School GT Art/Music
- WATCH: Community Conversation on School Security
- Back-to-School Nights 2022
- LHS Students in the News!
- Teacher Publishes Children's Book
- COMMUNITY NEWS: LFD event, LACD offerings.. and more!
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: September 20, 2022 (7PM)
The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 7PM in the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive.
Tonight's 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. Register for the webinar using the link below. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.
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 17 - "Not Your Parents History Class"
- October 19 - "Adolescent Substance Abuse & The Impact On Mental Health: Empowering Parents To Continue The Conversation"
- October 20 - "Class of 2024: The Post Secondary Search Process"
View the full list of all October 2022 Parent Learning Series workshops. Please review the selections carefully, as some require pre-registration to participate.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GT ART & MUSIC
APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
The application window is now open to express interest in our 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, September 30, 2022.
6TH GRADE: APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR GT ART & GT MUSIC:
7TH & 8TH GRADE: APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR GT ART:
WATCH: School Security Presentation
Did you miss our "Community Conversation on School Security,'' on Monday, September 12? Watch it or view the presentation slides here!
This program includes district administrators and members of the LPD and LFD, who provide information about community collaboration on this important issue.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHTS 2022
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.
LHS TEACHER PENS CHILDREN'S BOOK
"I wrote this book because I thought many of my students could identify with the same situations I encountered coming to the US from a foreign country," Ms. Vosa explained. "I wanted to let children know that just because they may be different, they are still beautiful and important. If children identify with my own story, they could perhaps feel as if they were not alone in their struggles."
HELP WANTED
FOLLOW OUR TEAM!
LFD EVENT
LACD SPORTS
LACD ART
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. Visit the NJ Department of Human Services website to learn more about the new nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention.
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LPS Spotlight
2022-2023 School Year / No. 3
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.