LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
April 26, 2022

For "TAKIN' IT BACK TUESDAY" we are revisiting March Madness when Riker Hill 4th graders participated in "Fraction MATH-ness," which included a review of fraction skills through basketball! Go team!

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- Board of Education Meeting Tonight
- "Best Communities for Music Education" Designation
- LHS Chorus/Orchestra Concert: April 27, 2022
- HMS to Present "The Addams Family"
- Jazz Band Earns Gold Rating
- Essex County Youth Job Opportunities

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: APRIL 26, 2022 (7 p.m.)
The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive. The agenda includes the public hearing and vote on the 2022-2023 school budget.
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.

LPS SUMMER ACADEMY

BIPOC AFFINITY GROUP TO MEET
The district's BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Affinity Group will meet on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Common Area at Burnet Hill Elementary School (25 Byron Place Livingston, NJ). The group will be continuing its conversation about topics that impact members of the school community. Dinner will be served. Registration will close on April 29, 2022 to allow organizers time to order food. Please register HERE.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
For more information, click HERE!

LPS Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

LHS SPRING CONCERT: April 27, 2022

LHS JAZZ BAND EARNS GOLD RATING

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!

STUDENT-ATHLETE COLLEGE COMMITMENT DAY

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: Did you visit colleges over spring break? Make sure that you sent a thank you note to the schools you visited with something you learned that day!

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!


HELP WANTED


Summer Youth Job Opportunities The Essex County Summer Youth Job Opportunities program is currently accepting applications. Individuals must be Essex County residents, age 16-24. The application deadline is May 20, 2022. Scan the QR code or visit the application website. | LPD Jr. Police Academy The Livingston Police Department will be offering its Junior Police Academy again this summer! The program, which is for students entering grades 6, 7 and 8, will be held from July 11-15, 2022. View the flyer for more information. | LACD Talent Show The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) will hold its annual Talent Show for children and adults with special needs on Wednesday, May 7, 2022 at the Senior/Community Center in Livingston. For more information or to register, email jzol1@yahoo.com. |
Summer Youth Job Opportunities
LPD Jr. Police Academy
LACD Talent Show
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LPS Spotlight
2021-2022 School Year / No. 17
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.
