LPS Spotlight

News for the Livingston Public Schools Community

April 26, 2022

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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
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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.


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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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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.

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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Livingston Public Schools is now accepting pre-registration for the incoming 2022-2023 KINDERGARTEN CLASS ONLY. Registration for all other grades will open later in the spring for the 2022-2023 school year.


For more information, click HERE!

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LPS Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

Livingston Public Schools has been honored with the "Best Communities for Music Education" designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 23rd year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Read more about the "Best Communities for Music Education" honor here.
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LHS SPRING CONCERT: April 27, 2022

The Livingston High School Chorus and Orchestra will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, April 27th, at 7:30pm in the High School Auditorium, featuring the Concert Chorus, String Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Notations, and Chamber Orchestra. Selections will include the music of Strauss, Dvorak, Newbold, Gershwin, and Sondheim. The concert is free and open to the public! Please come out to support our talented vocalists and musicians!
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LHS JAZZ BAND EARNS GOLD RATING

The Livingston High School Lancer Jazz Band recently performed at the Piscataway High School Jazz Festival. Under the direction of James Hegedus, the band received a Gold rating and was the only visiting high school band to earn that high of a rating. The band also received the award for Best Saxophone Section and its vocalist, Zoe Parrot, received the award for Best Soloist.
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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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STUDENT-ATHLETE COLLEGE COMMITMENT DAY

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, several Livingston High School student-athletes celebrated their commitments to attend and compete in their respective sport at NCAA programs. Find out who signed letters of intent here!
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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: 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!

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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. 17


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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