LPS Spotlight

News for the Livingston Public Schools Community

November 22, 2022

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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SCROLL DOWN FOR INFO ON...

  • Calendar Reminder: LPS Has a Partial Day Nov. 23 & Is Closed on Nov. 24 & 25
  • Board of Education Meeting Tonight
  • Board of Education/Town Council To Hold 5-On-5 Meeting On November 30th
  • WATCH! Around the Block: Educators in Cars Getting Coffee Edition
  • 9th Grade Chess Champs!
  • National Honor Society Fall Induction
  • Cold, Flu, RSV or COVID?: Livingston Health Department Offers Tips
  • Elementary & Middle School Happenings
CALENDAR REMINDER

Livingston Public Schools and offices will have a partial day on Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Nov. 22, 2022 (7:30PM)

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 7:30PM 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.


View Public Comment Guidelines.

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BOE & TOWN COUNCIL TO MEET

The Livingston Board of Education and Livingston Township Council will meet for a public "5-on-5" meeting on Wednesday, November 30, at 7PM in the Heritage Middle School cafeteria. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Members of the public will have the opportunity to participate in person or via webinar. The webinar link will be posted at www.livingston.org on the day of the meeting. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the LPS Facebook page. VIEW THE AGENDA.
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Around the Block: Educators in Cars Getting Coffee

AROUND THE BLOCK

Check out the latest episode of Around the Block with LPS Superintendent, Dr. Block! In this episode we follow "Educators in Cars Getting Coffee" (our take on the popular Netflix series!) to learn all about how an LHS student taught robotics in India this past summer! A big SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to local coffee shop, Twisted Tulip, for welcoming us into their very cool space! You can also watch this episode on LTV: Livingston Television at 3am, 7am, 3pm & 8pm!
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Is it a Cold, Flu, RSV, or COVID-19?

The Livingston Health Department shared useful information to help parents determine if their sick child is experiencing a cold, the flu, RSV or COVID-19. View this information, as well as prevention tips to help keep everyone healthy this school year!
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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!

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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.


This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.
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PARENT RESOURCES

Click here to view popular links on the LPS website.

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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION

Twenty-one Livingston High School (LHS) students were recently inducted into the Julius C. Bernstein Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony recognizing the students for demonstrating “excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.”

READ MORE ...

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9TH GRADE CHESS CHAMPS

The LHS Chess Team just started its season and on Sunday, November 20, competed in the NJ Grade School Chess Championship. In this competition, which was attended by players from all across the state, the students are separated by grade and compete only with other students at their grade level. The LHS 9th grade players finished in first place. In addition, three students won individual trophies, including Aston Roberts (1st overall 9th grade player), Lev Koganov (2nd overall 9th grade player) and Alan Hu (3rd overall 11th grade player)! READ MORE ...

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ELEMENTARY HAPPENINGS!

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COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

By LHS College Counselor Nicole Rothman


Welcome to the College Counseling Corner! 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.

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INSTANT DECISION DAY AT LHS!



The LHS School Counseling department recently hosted Instant Decision Day during which college admissions counselors meet individually with students to discuss their applications and interest in attending their respective schools. Many universities attended the event, and participating students received same day decisions!

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HELP WANTED



Visit our Employment Opportunities webpage to learn more about available positions at Livingston Public Schools.
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FOLLOW OUR TEAM!



Follow @LivSchoolsTEAM on Twitter where we highlight LPS employees and careers!
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LPS Spotlight

2022-2023 School Year / No. 7


Michelle Bent

Communications & Community Outreach Coordinator

Livingston Public Schools

(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036

Email: mbent@livingston.org

www.livingston.org


LPS Spotlight is the official e-newsletter of the Livingston Public Schools.


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