Why we Lion Report?
The Livingston Independent School District is yours. It belongs to the students, the parents, and the community. The Lion Report is our way of reaching our many members through positive communication and ideas to make life better for our local young people. In Livingston, our greatest strength is our community, and we want everyone to be able to share in the power of education and the local schools. Enjoy this daily gift to you and the good news about our local young people.
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Livingston ISD - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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The Livingston ISD School Board will have their next meeting on
May 19, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. at the LISD Administration Building |
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Face Painting at Pine Ridge
Submitted by Karen Sanders, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary - The students at Pine Ridge Elementary had a bouncing good time on a recent Friday. They participated in a relay, prize drawings and face painting. Some students’ names were drawn to face paint a teacher. There were many creative “FACES” painted by the students. Some teachers agreed to wear their ”Creative Faces” all day to help motivate the students to “Hang 10” during the TAKS test!!
I'm Molting! I'm Molting!
Submitted by Hattie Criswell, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary - Recently, students in Mrs. Criswell’s science class saw the results of a crayfish molting. The students have been studying about crayfish and the process of molting. It was amazing to see the exoskeleton the crawfish outgrew laying in the basin beside the crayfish. Students marveled at how detailed the exoskeleton was in comparison to the actual crayfish!
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Science Field Day at LIS
Submitted by Michelle Casas, Livingston Intermediate School
Livingston Intermediate School - Fifth grade science students at Livingston Intermediate School participated in the first of two Science Days recently. High School students taught lessons about weathering, conductors/insulators, magnetism, carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle, Earth cycles and energy as the students went to their stations. The 5th graders are preparing for their Science TAKS test on May 1st. LIS 5th grade students are ready to “Team Up on TAKS”.
We would like to say a huge thank you to the LHS National Honor Society students: Jessica Casas, Pedro Chavarria, Drew Colvin, Jessica Dominguez, Nimi Goin, Kasey Nielsen, Jenny Parmelly, Katy Richardson, Jessica Rossow, and Chelsea Scoggin for all your help.
 Click Here to see the Photo Gallery!
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An Honorable Visitor
Submitted by Kim Munson, Timber Creek Elementary
Timber Creek Elementary- Private Tony Henson visited with TCE 2nd graders recently. Tony is the brother and cousin of two 2nd grade students. Recently Tony graduated from boot camp at Camp Pendleton, CA. The students were excited to get to talk to a true hero. This visit reminded us all about giving to the F.A.I.T.H. Military Support program.
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A Growing Bean
Submitted by Second Grade Teachers, Timber Creek Elementary
Timber Creek Elementary- Second graders at Timber Creek have been studying about plants. This week the students planted a bean to see the life cycle of a plant right before their very eyes. The students are eager to watch their bean sprout and grow. Each day the students observe their bean to record changes in their "My Growing Bean" journal. Some students have predicted that their bean will resemble Jack's Beanstalk, while others think that there will be no change in their bean for the duration of the experiment.
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When and Where to Vote in LISD Bond Election
Submitted by Gregg Faith, Livingston ISD
Vote at Timber Creek Today!
| Election Day - May 10, 2008 |
The Board of Trustees designates the City Hall as the site of voting on May 10, 2008
from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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| Early Voting Information |
Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday in the Livingston City Hall, located at 200 West Church Street, Livingston, Texas, 77351, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2008 through Friday, May 2, 2008 and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008 through Tuesday, May 6,2008. |
| Temporary Voting Sites |
Temporary Voting Sites will be held at the following locations on the following dates:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Timber Creek Elementary
701 N. Willis
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Pine Ridge Elementary
1200 Mill Ridge
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Livingston Intermediate
819 W. Church
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Livingston High School
#1 Lions Ave.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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April 28 |
April 29 |
April 30 |
May 1 |
May 2 |
Chicken nuggets w/dipping sauce
Tossed salad w/dressing
Steamed broccoli w/cheese sauce
Roll
Fruit crisp
Milk |
Crispy beef tacos
Lettuce/tomato/cheese
Salsa
Seasoned pinto beans
Cheese cubes
Milk |
Hot dogs w/chili/cheese
Corn on cob
Cookie
Juice bar
Milk |
Twisted edge pizza
Garden salad w/dressing
Mixed vegetables
Fruit
Milk |
Hamburger/
cheeseburger
on bun
Burger salad
French fries
Cookie
Milk |
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Tomorrow
May 01
AM Rain
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Friday
May 02
T-storms
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Saturday
May 03
Fair
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Sunday
May 04
Partly Cloudy
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Monday
May 05
T-storms
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The LIvingston ISD Calendar - April 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
LHS – 11th TAKS math and exit level math retest
LJH – 6th & 7th TAKS reading
INT – 4th TAKS reading
INT – 4th & 5th LAT reading, 5th TAKS reading retest
TCE – 3rd TAKS reading retest
TCE – 1st to First National Bank
TCE – Early voting for bond election 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
LHS – 9th TAKS math and 10th & 11th science and exit level science retest
LJH – 8th TAKS science
PRE – Early voting 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2008
LHS – 10th & 11th TAKS social studies and exit level social studies retest
LHS – 9th Mock science and social studies test
LHS – UIL State Meet – academics – UT Austin, Hogg Memorial Auditorium
LJH – 8th TAKS social studies
INT – 4th & 5th Kids relay for life walk – 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
INT – Everybody reads day
INT – Early voting for bond election 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
PRE – Relay for Life breakfast/brunch
PRE – Relay for Life – Pedigo Park – kid walk 8:00 a.m.
PRE – 1st field trip to Log Cabin
TCE - Relay for Life – Pedigo Park – kid walk
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Relay for Life – Pedigo Park
LHS – UIL State Meet – academics – UT Austin, Hogg Memorial Auditorium
TCE – Honors choir at East Texas Choral Festival in Huntsville
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Plan a classroom event! - April 2008
Wed, 30th Apr: |
Hairstylist Appreciation Day
International School Spirit Season (04/30-09/30)
Louisiana Purchase Day
National Honesty Day
Admission Day (Louisiana)
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Thu, 01st May: |
Ascension Day/Feast of the Ascension (Christian)
Executive Coaching Day
Frequent Flyer Day
Labor Day (Most of the World)
Law Day USA
Lei Day
Loyalty Day
May Day
Mother Goose Day
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Reason
New Homeowner's Day
School Principal's Day
Stepmothers Day
Experience Spokane Day (Wa)
Festival of Saint Efisio (Italy)
International Labor Day (Russia 05/01-02)
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Fri, 02nd May: |
Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Day - Israel)
Birthday - Dr. Benjamin Spock (pediatrician/author)
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Sat, 03rd May: |
Garden Meditation Day
International Pilates Day
Join Hands Day
UN World Press Freedom Day
Birthday - Bing Crosby (singer)
Birthday - Golda Meir (Israeli Prime Minister)
Constitution Day (Poland)
Constitution Memorial Day (Japan)
Day of the Holy Cross (Mexico)
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Sun, 04th May: |
International Respect for Chickens Day
Birthday - Audrey Hepburn (actress)
Independence Day (Rhode Island)
Youth Day (China) |
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Great Behavior in the Classroom - April 30, 2008
Pine Ridge Elementary
Abigail Gennuso is a Star Student because she is always willing to learn new information. If she does not understand, she will ask! Way to go Abigail! -
Third Grade, Margie Nelson
Pine Ridge Elementary
Emily Vazquez is a third grade star. She always has a positive attitude and gives her best on every assignment. Way to go, Emily! - Language Arts, Pre-K, Susan Staples
Timber Creek Elementary
On Tues., April 1, Ross Blackmon and my teaching partner, Mrs. Janice Bryan, pulled an April Fool's joke that I will always remember. Ross pretended to have a broken collarbone, wearing a sling and acting like it really hurt. I chastised several students for "bumping" into him. Finally, after lunch they couldn't hold it in any longer. Ross flung the sling off his arm as he was going through the gate yelling "April Fool's! The joke really was on me. - Language Arts, Third Grade, Sharon Anderson
Livingston Junior High
Guillermo Arreola is an excellent student. He has a perfect average but always wants to know what he needs to do to improve his scores. He lives to learn. He keeps me on my toes. If something does not seem right, then he will ask how it is true. He earns the right to be a Star Student because he never makes you feel inferior. He is very gracious and courteous. – Mathematics, Seventh Grade, Wanda Edwards
Click Here to Submit a Star Student!
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| 1 1/4 |
lb lean ground turkey |
| 1 |
box (10.35 oz) Old El Paso® taco dinner kit |
| 2/3 |
cup water |
| 2 |
cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso® enchilada sauce |
| 1/2 |
cup sliced green onions (8 medium) |
| 2 |
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) |
| 3 |
cups shredded lettuce |
| 1/2 |
cup sour cream |
Instructions
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Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, cook ground turkey over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in seasoning mix from dinner kit and water. Cook as directed on box. |
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Pour 1 can of the enchilada sauce into baking dish. Break taco shells from kit in half; layer half of the shells over sauce, overlapping if necessary. Top with turkey, onions and 1 cup of the cheese. Layer remaining shells over cheese. Pour remaining can of enchilada sauce over shells, coating well. |
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Cover dish with foil. Bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over top. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top individual servings with lettuce, sour cream and taco sauce from kit. |
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 490 (Calories from Fat 250); Total Fat 28g (Saturated Fat 13g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 115mg; Sodium 1500mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 6g); Protein 33g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 25%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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This day in History, April 30, 2008
Let's keep history alive for our students - Crayons to Careers
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1803: The United States more than doubles its size with the Louisiana Purchase, a vast territory bought from France for $15 million.
Learn more about the Louisiana Purchase.
1812: The Territory of Orleans enters the Union as the 18th state, the state of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana.
1939: Franklin D. Roosevelt is the first U.S. president to appear on television when NBC begins regular broadcasting with live coverage of the opening of the New York World's Fair.
Learn more about the history of TV.
1945: Refusing to surrender after Germany is defeated by Allied forces at the end of World War II, German dictator Adolf Hitler commits suicide in his Berlin bunker.
Learn more about Adolf Hitler.
1975: The Vietnam War ends when Duong Van Minh, president of South Vietnam, surrenders unconditionally to North Vietnamese communist forces.
Learn more about the Vietnam War. |
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The Lion Report is produced by
Livingston ISD Publications
311 W. Milam
Livingston , TX . 77351 Gregg Faith, Public Information Officer
gfaith@livingstonisd.com
(936) 328-2307
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