LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
OUR NAME IN LIGHTS! In an extraordinary experience spanning two separate days, the students of Livingston High School's Investing classes recently ventured into the heart of the financial world at the Nasdaq stock exchange headquarters. Students had the unique opportunity to explore both the Nasdaq floor and the immediate surroundings of Times Square, where Livingston High School was warmly welcomed by Nasdaq... NYC-style! READ MORE HERE...
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- Board of Education Meeting TONIGHT
- Equity Audit Timeline
- Pari Narang Named Governor's STEM Scholar
- LHS History Bowl Team Qualifies for Nationals
- MPE Students Earn Robotics Award
- LINK: LHS Enterprise Day Event
- Lancers Elevate Diabetes Awareness
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: Dec. 12, 2023 (7PM)
✴️TONIGHT'S MEETING WILL BE HELD AT LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL✴️
The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting at 7PM tonight, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Livingston High School, 30 Robert Harp Drive. Tonight's agenda includes the National Merit Semi-Finalists Recognition Ceremony, an LPS Assessment Update and a presentation about new course offerings.
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.
EQUITY AUDIT TIMELINE
Livingston Public Schools’ Equity Goal seeks to improve the culture and community with LPS by enhancing inclusiveness, cultural awareness, anti-racism, and acceptance of individual differences through mandated curricular programming, extracurricular programming, and district operations.
- READ: Equity Audit Report
- WATCH: LPS Equity Audit Presentation (12.5.23)
- The district's Equity Audit timeline is shown below.
JOIN YOUR SCHOOL'S EQUITY TEAM!
If you are interested in learning more about and/or joining the Equity Team at your child's school, please visit one of the following pages for more information:
PARI NARANG NAMED GOVERNOR'S STEM SCHOLAR
The Governor’s STEM Scholars (GSS) has announced the admission of Livingston High School sophomore Pari Narang into its 2023-2024 class.
The Governor’s STEM Scholars is an innovative public-private partnership among the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, the New Jersey Office of the Governor, the New Jersey Department of Education, the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, and the state’s leading research companies.
LHS HISTORY BOWL TEAM QUALIFIES FOR NATIONALS
The Livingston High School History Bowl Team recently participated in the Northern New Jersey Fall Regional Tournament in Ridgewood, NJ. Sophomores Arav Kaushik, Parik Eda, and Ethan Liu, represented Livingston High School at the competition. With no upperclassmen players, Livingston qualified for the Junior Varsity National History Bowl Championships in Arlington, Virginia. READ MORE...
MPE STUDENTS EARN ROBOTICS AWARD
Congratulations to MPE fourth grade students, Juliana Li and Isabella Wu, are members of Just Coders, a Lego Robotic Team. Their team recently participated in the LEGO League Robotic Regional Qualifier for the first time. The team received the Highest Scoring Rookie Award and was also recognized with the Engineering Excellence Award. As a result of its impressive performance in Robot Design, Robot Game, Core Values, and Innovation Project, the team has earned the honor of advancing to the state-level tournament that takes place this month!
NEW TRANSITION CONTINUUM WEB PAGE
The Department of Equity, Inclusion, Intervention & Inspiration has announced the launch of its new “Transition Continuum Web Page.” The page was created in response to feedback from SEPAC about the complicated changes that happen for students and parents as they transition in and out of LPS schools. With this tool, the Department hopes to support a better understanding of the process.
LONG RANGE FACILITY PLANNING WEB PAGE
LPS is committed to maintaining the legacy of excellence that attracts residents who place a high value on education and who wish to live in a community that exceeds expectations in all areas. Click on the link below to learn about how LPS is planning for the future.
LANCERS ELEVATE DIABETES AWARENESS
November was National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to the disease. This initiative became a school-wide endeavor at LHS with several staff members and students contributing to this important cause. Each staff member involved in this initiative is personally impacted by Type 1 Diabetes and used their experiences to drive this campaign for awareness and fundraising. READ MORE...
VIRTUAL PARENT PROGRAM: JANUARY 22, 2024
GROUNDING PARENTS: THE BENEFITS OF MINDFULNESS & SELF-CARE
"Grounding Parents: The Benefits of Mindfulness & Self-Care" will be presented to LPS parents by Clinicians from Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ on Monday, January 22nd at 7PM. This workshop will focus on supporting parents' need to regulate their own emotions and thoughts in order to support their children, effective communication for parents to their children i.e. listening for understanding, and managing your own plate as a parent in order to assist your children in doing the same. This program will be held virtually and a link will be shared out closer to the program date. We hope that you join us for this important program!
LISTEN TO CHILDREN PROGRAM
LPS partners with Jewish Family Services of MetroWest for the Listen to Children Program. This is a great program where students are able to have additional time connecting and talking with a trusted and caring adult, during the school day, at their school.
Parents are encouraged to contact your child's School Counselor if you are interested in your child participating in the Listen to Children program or to learn more information.
PARENT CONCERNS • LOCKDOWN TIPS • EMERGENCY TEXTS
PARENT CONCERNS
Livingston Public Schools strives to respond to concerns and/or questions as quickly and effectively as possible. In a school system, as in any organization, the “chain of command” refers to communication levels of authority in the school district. Please use the link below to determine who can best solve any concerns or questions that may arise.
SCHOOL LOCKDOWN TIPS
EMERGENCY TEXT MESSAGES
LOOK FOR 54968 OR 60680!
Please be aware that text messages that are sent from LPS will be sent from short code 60680 for non-emergency messages, and 54968 or 60680 for emergency messages. This is to ensure timely delivery based on code traffic.We wanted to remind everyone so that LPS community members do not inadvertently block or unsubscribe from future school messages!
COMMUNICATION TOOLS • SUICIDE LIFELINE • MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
STAY CONNECTED
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.
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
The 988 line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for calls, texts, and chat. Learn more about the new nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
LPS 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. This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.
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EMPLOYMENT
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LIVINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Learn more about the library HERE.
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON AT THE LIBRARY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
LHS SEEKS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
Livingston High School sponsors an annual scholarship program for graduating seniors. Each spring, LHS hosts an event to present these scholarships and recognize the accomplishments of deserving high school seniors.
LHS is currently seeking local sponsors, including businesses, organizations and families, who wish to offer scholarships this school year.
"For many years, we have formed partnerships with various local organizations and families, who are willing to provide students with monetary awards to assist in the funding of their post-secondary plans. These generous awards are greatly appreciated by students and parents and your generosity will substantially and positively impact the lives of our students," said Sinéad Crews, Director of School Counseling for Livingston Public Schools
Those who are interested in partnering to offer a scholarship through the LHS program, should reach out to Sinéad Crews, at 973-535-8000 ext 8137 or SCrews@livingston.org.
LACD HOLIDAY EVENT
The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) and the Camuso Committee will be sponsoring a special LACD Camuso Holiday Display Event on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Livingston Memorial Oval Gazebo, Robert Harp Drive, Livingston. This free event for people with special needs and their families will take place from 4:30-6:30PM. In case of snow or rain, the event will be postponed to Monday, December 18, 2023 from 4:30-6:30PM. To check on the event status, please call 973-535-7961, ext. 7102.
The event will include meet & greet and photos with Santa. All guests will receive a present. Free refreshments will be served. Kindly RSVP by December 6th by visiting https://tinyurl.com/Camuso2023 or email Alan Karpas at alan@karpas.net. Call 973-992-6411 for help with RSVPs or for more information. Visit LACD online at www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.
LPS Spotlight
2023-2024 School Year / No. 10
Michelle Bent
Manager of Communications
Livingston Public Schools
(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036
Email: mbent@livingston.org
LPS Spotlight is the official e-newsletter of the Livingston Public Schools.