LPS Spotlight

News for the Livingston Public Schools Community

May 4, 2022

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  • Dr. Block to Host "Tent Talks"
  • Attendance Reporting: Early Dismissals
  • Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
  • School Board Candidate Kit
  • LHS Student Wins Governor's Award
  • REMINDER: Kindergarten Registration
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MEET US UNDER THE TENT!

LPS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Block, will host two informal community gatherings before the end of the school year on Tuesday, May 17 (4:30PM) and Wednesday, June 8 (7PM). He will be joined by Assistant Superintendents Lisa Steiger and Mark Stern.


Join our administrators under the tent located in the parking lot of the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive. All are welcome. Bring your thoughts and questions, or just listen in!

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UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS

Livingston Board of Education meetings are held at 7 p.m. in a hybrid format, both in person in the large conference room at the Administration Building (11 Foxcroft Drive) and via Zoom webinar. The meetings are livestreamed on our Facebook page.


  • Thursday, May 12, 2022 (Workshop/Voting)
  • Tuesday, May 24, 2022 (Voting)
  • Tuesday, June 7, 2022 (Workshop)
  • Tuesday, June 21, 2022 (Voting)


VIEW THE BOARD'S FULL 2022 PUBLIC MEETING CALENDAR

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SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KIT

Now is the time to consider school board candidacy for the Livingston Board of Education. In November, voters will elect two candidates to serve for three years each. A candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for his or her name to appear on the ballot during the annual school election. The deadline to submit the petition is 4 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022.


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ATTENDENCE REPORTING: EARLY DISMISSALS

Beginning Monday, May 9, 2022, parents should report early dismissals in the Genesis Parent Portal. Parents are no longer required to call or email their child's school if a student needs to leave school early. As of May 9th, all attendance reporting including absences, tardies and early dismissals should be reported using the Genesis Parent Portal. Attendance reporting instructions can be found on the front page of your school's website.


View instructions for how to report early dismissals in Genesis.

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Subscription Busing 2022-2023

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 Thursday, July 1.


2022-2023 Subscription Busing Application

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Livingston Public Schools is now accepting pre-registration for the incoming 2022-2023 KINDERGARTEN CLASS.


For more information, click HERE!

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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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Komati Wins Governor's Award

Livingston High School senior Geetika Komati is among approximately 100 students and 15 arts leaders who will receive the prestigious New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for 2022 during a ceremony to be held later this month.


Read about Geetika's award here!

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HMS PRESENTS "THE ADDAMS FAMILY"

SAVE THE DATE! Heritage Middle School will present its spring musical, “The Addams Family, Jr. Edition," on May 12,13 and 14 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

The musical revisits the classic television series with a few modern twists; Wednesday is all grown up and finds herself in love and hoping to marry Lucas, a young man who is quite the opposite of her “colorful” family. Come out to support the talented cast!

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The students and staff of Burnet Hill Elementary School recently worked together to create a giant infinity sign, the symbol for neurodiversity awareness! All brains are unique!

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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: SENIORS! Have you told the schools you are NOT attending that you aren't attending? Doing this will limit the amount of outreach from those colleges.

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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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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. 18


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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