LPS Spotlight

News for the Livingston Public Schools Community

May 24, 2022

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MPE Color Run Fun!

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  • Board of Education Meeting Tonight
  • Chat with Dr. Block on June 8th (*LOCATION CHANGE)
  • LPS Partners With CareSolace
  • District Equity Team Highlights
  • "Art Through The Ages" Opens at Mall
  • Congressional Art Award Winner
  • TSA Competition Award Winners
  • Elementary School Happenings
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: MAY 24, 2022 (7pm)

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 7 p.m. The agenda includes student recognition, presentation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report, End of Year Goals report.


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.


*Please note that members of the public who wish to attend Board meetings in person are no longer required to register in advance or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test. In addition, we are no longer requiring masks for Board meetings.


View Public Comment Guidelines.

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CONSIDERING SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDACY?

On November 8, voters will elect two candidates to serve for three years each on the Livingston Board of Education. Candidates must file a nominating petition with the county clerk by 4 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022. Click the button to learn more.

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CHAT WITH DR. BLOCK ON JUNE 8TH

CHANGE OF LOCATION: MEET US IN FRONT OF LHS!


LPS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Block, will hold one more informal community gathering before the end of the school year!


Please note that the location has been changed. Join us in front of Livingston High School on Wednesday, June 8 at (7PM). He will be joined by Assistant Superintendents Lisa Steiger and Mark Stern.


All are welcome. Bring your thoughts and questions, or just listen in!

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LPS JOINS WITH CARE SOLACE

TO OFFER MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT


Livingston Public Schools is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families. We are proud to announce our partnership with Care Solace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. Call 888-515-0595 at any time or search on your own at caresolace.com/livingston. This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.
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LPS EQUITY TEAM UPDATE

LPS has spent another school year focused on building equity, inclusion, and anti-racism into the fabric of our schools. While it is impossible to list every single way this work impacts the lives of the members of our school community, we are hopeful you and your children see evidence of these efforts in our actions. Click here to learn more about the LPS Equity Teams and its accomplishments this school year!
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SUBSCRIPTION BUSING 2022-2023

APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 1, 2022


LPS provides free transportation for in-district students who live more than 2 miles from school in grades K-8; and more than 2.5 miles from the high school. Subscription busing is available for students who are not eligible for free busing. Subscription busing applications for the 2022-2023 school year are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 1.


2022-2023 Subscription Busing Application

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NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION


Livingston Public Schools is now accepting Pre-Registration for the 2022-2023 school year for all grade levels.

Click here for information on Remote Registration. Please read all steps before beginning the process!

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LPS SUMMER ACADEMY

Livingston Public Schools is committed to providing students with excellent educational experiences for students of all ages this summer!


VIEW THE LPS SUMMER ACADEMY BROCHURE.

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CONGRESSIONAL ART AWARD

Livingston High School sophomore Yunfeng Wu won second place in the Congressional Art Competition for his artwork "Chaos and Resilience." He is shown here with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill. Click here to read more about the competition!

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RISING STAR AWARD NOMINATION

Livingston High School junior Jonah Ruderman's performance of “If I Were a Rich Man” has been nominated in the Outstanding Solo Performance category of the 2022 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre.


Read more about his nomination on TAPIntoLivingston.net.

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ART THROUGH THE AGES OPENS AT MALL

Livingston Public Schools held the official opening ceremony of the district's 37th annual District Art Show, "Art Through the Ages," on Wednesday, May 18. The opening ceremony, which was well attended, featured remarks by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew J. Block, performances by the LHS Jazz Bands, and refreshments. The show features selected artwork of LPS students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The artwork will be displayed on the upper and lower levels and in the center court of the mall through June 5. Click here to view more photos from the opening reception.
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ELEMENTARY GT ART & MUSIC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2022


The application window is now open to express interest for both our Elementary Gifted and Talented (GT) Art program and Gifted and Talented (GT) Music program.

  • These programs are for students who will be entering grades 4 and 5 in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Students previously enrolled in either GT Art and/or GT Music do not need to reapply.
  • All applications must be submitted electronically no later than Thursday, May 26, 2022.
Detailed information for both the GT Art and GT Music programs, along with the applications for both programs, can be found in the links below:


GT ART Elementary School Application

GT MUSIC Elementary School Application

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NJ TSA COMPETITION WINNERS!

Congratulations to students from Mr. DeRuosi and Mr. Zushma’s Technology Makerspace Classes and members of the Technology Student Association! They have been recognized for their hard work this year in several TSA competitive events.


Find out who won TSA Awards here!

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAPPENINGS!

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COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

Follow me on Twitter (@LivHS_College) and Instagram (@livhs_college) or visit the LHS College Counseling Website to find information, see updates, and contact me!


TIP OF THE WEEK: When you visit colleges, make sure you bring something to write on or have your phone handy! Take notes of things you like and don't like.

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LHS CLASS OF 2022 LAWN SIGNS

The LHS Boys Lacrosse Team will be selling personalized graduation lawn signs for the Class of 2022!

  • SIGN: Each 18" x 24" corrugated plastic sign will be delivered and placed on your front lawn (contact free)
  • ORDER DEADLINE: June 1, 2022 (no exceptions)
  • COST: $30
  • PAYMENT: Venmo @LancerLaxBoys
  • QUESTIONS: Email LHSgradsigns@gmail.com
  • Click HERE TO ORDER!
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ATTENTION SENIORS!


It's that time of the year! The West Essex Tribune's annual Graduation Section featuring color photos of the the Class of 2022 will be published on June 30!


Call 973-992-1771 or email WETribune@gmail.com for information!

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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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VISIT THE LIVINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY!

The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Visit its website to learn more about library news, departments, programs and services!

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LPS Spotlight

2021-2022 School Year / No. 20


Michelle Bent

Communications & Community Outreach Coordinator

Livingston Public Schools

(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036

Email: mbent@livingston.org

www.livingston.org


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