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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 - Monday, April 7, 2008
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The Livingston ISD School Board will have their next meeting on
April 21- 6:00 p.m. at the LISD Administration Building |
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Nocturnal? Oviparous? Both?
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary - Life science came to life when Chris Gregory from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife captivated Pine Ridge Elementary First Graders with a presentation and display of hognose and rat snakes, a baby alligator, and a turtle. The students have been reading about night animals and eggs during the week preparing for Mr. Gregory's visit.
 Click Here to see the Photo Gallery!
Students Practice Bus Evacuation Procedures
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary - All students and faculty at Pine Ridge Elementary participated in a bus evacuation drill on Friday, April 4th. Bus drivers went over the appropriate procedures concerning door, window and roof top emergency exits and students were instructed how to exit seats in a quick and orderly fashion, how to assist other students, and where to evacuate to in order to insure everyone's safety.
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Jumping Into Math
Submitted by Gayle Colburn, Timber Creek Elementary
Timber Creek Elementary - Addition problems keep Mrs. Gayle Colburn's Kindergarten class jumping!! When given an addition problem, the students must jump to the correct answer on our math mat. There are plenty of flying feet, grins and giggles as the students learn to add!
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Bond Election - Community Meetings Scheduled
Submitted by Dr. Darrell Myers, LISD Superintendent
Livingston ISD - The Livingston Independent School District will be holding a bond election on May 10, 2008 and would like to make sure that all of our voters have ample opportunities to listen and ask questions about the proposal. The following community meetings have been scheduled prior to the first week of Early Voting. Please plan to attend at least one of these meetings if you have not yet been able to hear Dr. Myers speak on the election proposal. Our goal is for everyone to be able to have their questions answered before they head to the polls on May 10, 2008.
Pine Ridge Elementary – Tuesday, April 15, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Pine Ridge Elementary Cafeteria - Following Family Game Night Which Begins at 6:00)
Livingston Junior High – Thursday, April 17, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Livingston Junior High Cafeteria/Blackbox Theater)
Timber Creek Elementary – Tuesday, April 22, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Timber Creek Elementary Cafeteria)
Livingston Intermediate – Thursday, April 24, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Livingston Intermediate School Library)
Livingston High School – Friday, April 25, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
(Livingston High School Auditorium)
Early Voting Starts – April 28, 2008
If you would like to schedule a meeting for your community group please contact me at dmyers@livingstonisd.com.
Dunbar Alumni Association Reunion - April 12
Submitted by Gregg Faith, Livingston ISD
Livingston ISD- The Dunbar Alumni Association of Livingston, Texas is hosting its reunion on Saturday, April 12, 2008. They are honoring State Representative Dr. Alma Allen, District 131 of Houston, Texas. She is a native of Polk County and a 1956 graduate of Dunbar High School. She is the only elected Texas State Representative that was born and raised in Polk County. The celebration will kick off with a parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. where State Representative John Otto along with Polk County and the City of Livingston will participate in the recognition of State Representative Dr. Alma Allen. The celebration will conclude with a Scholarship Banquet in the evening at 7:00 on the Dunbar campus.
Please mark your calendar and join us in this joyous occasion. The parade is free to the public and will feature students and community members from Goodrich, Leggett, Livingston, and Onalaska school districts. Tickets for the banquet are $35.00 each or $350.00 for a table of ten. The proceeds from this event go towards the four $1000.00 scholarship awards given to recipients selected from Goodrich, Leggett, Livingston, and Onalaska school districts.
For further information contact: Jessie Price at jessieprice1945@yahoo.com by email or by phone at 832-407-7343.
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Prom Open House Scheduled
Submitted by Diane Goodson, Livingston High School
Livingston High School - The Livingston High School gymnasium is going to play host to this year's prom and for the event, it will be transformed into "The Big Apple", New York City. There will be an open house available to community members and parents from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. This is a great time to see the beautiful decorations and take pictures. Come and see all of the hard work and fun that goes into a Livingston High School prom!
Powderpuff Football Game Scheduled
Submitted by Brenda Black, Livingston High School
Powder Puff Football Game
Junior girls verses Senior Girls
April 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Lion Stadium |
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7th Grader Picked for Talent Identification Search
Submitted by Jennifer Dunson, Livingston Junior High School
Livingston Junior High School - LJH 7th grade student, AD Glover, was one of several LJH students selected last fall to participate in Duke University’s Talent Identification Search (Duke TIP). The 7th Grade Talent Search identifies students in sixteen states in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest who have scored in the 95th percentile on a grade-level achievement test. As part of the program, these academically talented students are invited to take above level college-entrance exams (SAT or ACT) to learn more about their abilities. Approximately, 5% of students in the United States receive this invitation.
Last week, AD received a letter notifying him that out of 70,000 7th graders nationwide that took advantage of this opportunity, he scored in the top 14% on the ACT. This achievement has earned him an invitation to the Recognition Ceremony at Lamar University on May 12, 2008. The Recognition Ceremonies honor 7th graders who have earned scores equal to or better than 50% of the college-bound seniors who took the tests.
"The Recognition Ceremonies are inspiring events," says Martha Putallaz, Ph.D., Executive Director of Duke TIP and Professor of Psychology at Duke University. "It is rare that so many gifted students can come together to be honored for their achievements and encouraged by their intellectual peers. The honorees have proven, at this young age, their capacity for great things. We hope they consider their achievement to be an invitation to pursue an ambitious path in life."
Relay for Life Benefit: Steak Dinner, Silent Auction, and Womanless Fashion Show
Submitted by Beth Baker. Livingston Junior High
The Class Act (LJH Relay Team) and Ding-A-Lings (First Methodist Church Relay Team) will be hosting a benefit for Relay for Life including a Steak Dinner, Silent Auction, and Fashion Show featuring male models from our community. Including Superintendent Dr. Darrell Myers, Police Chief Dennis Clifton; Sherriff Kenneth Hammock, plus many more! Tickets are $25 per person and are sure to include hillarious entertainment (not to mention a ribeye steak)!
Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.
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April 11 |
Baked lasagna
Mixed green salad w/dressing
California mixed veggies
Garlic bread sticks
Chocolate cake
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Chicken quesadilla
Spanish rice
Carrot/celery sticks w/dip
Fruit pieces
Sugar cookie
Milk |
Deli sandwich
Lettuce/tomato/pickle
/onion
Baked potato half w/butter
Yogurt
Milk |
Lemon pepper chicken
Broccoli/rice casserole
Sliced bread
Diced pears
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Hamburger/
cheeseburger
on bun or
Burger salad
French fries
Cookie
Milk |
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Tomorrow
Apr 08
Fair
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Wednesday
Apr 09
T-storms
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Thursday
Apr 10
T-storms
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Friday
Apr 11
Clear
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Saturday
Apr 12
Clear
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 Baseball - 2008 Season
High School Tennis - 2008 Spring
Junior High Tennis - 2008 Spring
Softball - 2008 Season
High School Track - 2008 Season
Junior High Track - 2008 Season
Livingston Varsity Softball Notice - April 7, 2008
Friday’s softball games were not played on Saturday. Varsity only will play tonight, 5:30 at Pedigo Park.
Physical Fitness Announcement in Lion Country
Submitted by Coach Pennee Hall, LISD Athletics
Livingston High School - In compliance with Senate Bill 530, all grades 3-12 students in Texas must take the FITNESSGRAM fitness assessment. This is the first year that all Texas school districts must meet this requirement. The assessment is not based on athletic ability but on good health. The assessment will include measurements of aerobic capacity, strength, endurance, flexibility and body composition. This is not a pass or fail test. FITNESSGRAM is a tool to help determine needs and serve as a guide for planning a personalized physical activity program.
The test will not affect grades in any way. The information gathered will be sent to the Texas Education Agency, which will release a report with District and campus results. No individual scores will be made public, but scores will be available to parents who file a written request. Livingston Independent School District believes that providing health-related fitness information will lead toward a healthier lifestyle. A healthy student is better prepared to learn and preform, in all aspects of life. Contact the physical education teacher on your campus, or go to http://www.fitnessgram.net/texas for more information.
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The LIvingston ISD Calendar - April 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
ATH – Soph/JV Baseball vs. Brenham – A – 4:30/7:00
ATH – V girls & boys district track meet (field events/prelims) at Montgomery
LHS – FFA Booster Club – 7:00 p.m. FFA supporters
INT – 5th LAT math test
PRE – Reading TAKS Academy 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
ATH – V Lion baseball vs. Brenham – home – 7:00 p.m.
ATH – JV/V Softball vs. Huntsville – home – 5:00/7:00
ATH – Junior High tennis match at Caney Creek – 4:00
ATH – V girls & boys track & field (district finals)
ATH – Golf district match at Brenham
LHS – UIL concert & sight reading at Nederland
LHS – FFA Area IX Career Development Events – Sam Houston State University – CDE Teams
LHS – Last day to register for AP exams (see Mrs. Evans)
INT – 5th TAKS math
PRE – Math TAKS Academy 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
TCE – 2nd Math benchmark
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
ATH – Golf district match at Brenham
LHS – UIL concert & sight reading
INT – 4th teach a child to save 1:15 p.m.
INT – 4th math benchmark
TCE – 2nd Reading benchmark
TCE – Wind suit Wednesday pay relay $5
Thursday, April 10, 2008
PRE – Math TAKS Academy 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 2008
ATH – Soph/JV Lion baseball vs. Mont. – H – 4:30/7:00
ATH – V Lion baseball vs. Montgomery – away – 7:00 p.m.
ATH – JV/V Softball vs. Brenham – away – 5:00/7:00 p.m.
LHS – UIL Regions academics – Sam Houston State
PRE – 2nd & 3rd Opera 1:00 p.m.
TCE – 2nd & 3rd Sleeping Beauty – 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
LHS – UIL Regions academics & one-act play – Sam Houston State University
LHS – Prom 8:00 pm - midnight
TCE – Honors Choir
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Plan a classroom event! - April 2008
Mon, 07th Apr: |
No Housework Day
UN World Health Day
Birthday - Billie Holiday (singer)
Anniversary - Metric System
Anniversary - World Health Organization
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Tue, 08th Apr: |
Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhist)
Children's Day (Florida)
Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival - Japan)
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Wed, 09th Apr: |
Jenkins's Ear Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
Winston Churchill Day
National Day (Iraq)
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Thu, 10th Apr: |
Commodore Perry Day
National D.A.R.E Day
National Siblings Day
Salvation Army Founder's Day
Anniversary - Safety Pin Patented
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Fri, 11th Apr: |
Barbershop Quartet Day
International "Louie Louie" Day
Liberation Day (Uganda)
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Sat, 12th Apr: |
Baby Massage Day
National Licorice Day
Walk On Your Wild Side Day
Birthday - David Cassidy (singer)
Birthday - David Letterman (talk-show host)
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Sun, 13th Apr: |
International Plant Appreciation Day
Thomas Jefferson Day
Birthday - President Thomas Jefferson (3rd President)
Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Sri Lanka)
Vaisakhi (India) |
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Great Behavior in the Classroom - April 7, 2008
Livingston Junior High
Josh Veyssi gave speeches, debated, made commercials, and campaigned and won the presidential election for 4th period in Mrs. Evans Class. - Texas History, Seventh Grade,
Cecilia Evans
Livingston Junior High
Logan Ohm gave speeches, debated, made commercials, and campaigned and won the presidential election for 1st period in Mrs. Evans Class. - Texas History, Seventh Grade,
Cecilia Evans
Timber Creek Elementary
Roland Coker is a super student! He has been my high point AR reader all year. Here's wishing you luck to win the 3rd grade overall high point award! - Language Arts, Third Grade, Sharon Anderson
Livingston Junior High
My 5th Period class is pure joy. They always come in and get their work done without complaining. – Math, Eighth Grade, Suzonna McFarlain
Livingston Junior High
Najtoria "Tori" Lyons excels in my class because of her hard work. She always strives for the best!!! – Math, Eighth Grade, Suzonna McFarlain
Click Here to Submit a Star Student!
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Say "Thank You to a Co-worker"
LISD is a Community of Friends - April 7, 2008
I would like to say "Thank You" to
the LHS Academic UIL coaches for
all their hard work in preparing our students for the District Meet. Together we set a goal and together we accomplished it! As our school song says..."Hats off to you!"
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Deana Evans, UIL Coordinator,
LHS
I would like to say "Thank You" to
Angela Stanley, Krissa Bass, and Christine Campbell
Thank you for being great Team Mates. You Rock!
- Suzonna McFarlain,
Livingston Jr. High
Click Here to Submit a Thank You to a hard-working co-worker!!
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slices bacon |
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can (16 oz) Old El Paso® refried beans |
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can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained |
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cup Green Giant® Niblets® frozen whole kernel corn |
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can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed |
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jar (16 oz) Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa |
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cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz) |
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Sour cream, if desired |
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Tortilla chips |
Instructions:
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Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Set 2 slices of bacon aside; crumble remaining 6 slices. |
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Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) microwavable dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix refried beans, green chiles and crumbled bacon. Spread mixture evenly in dish. Sprinkle frozen corn and black beans evenly over refried bean mixture. Pour salsa over top. Sprinkle cheese over salsa. Crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon; sprinkle over cheese. |
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Microwave uncovered on High 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and mixture is thoroughly heated. Garnish with spoonfuls of sour cream. Serve warm dip with tortilla chips. |
Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 4g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 420mg; Total Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 1g); Protein 6g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron 6% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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This day in History, April 7, 2008
Let's keep history alive for our students - Crayons to Careers
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1919: The Original Dixieland Jazz Band, the first jazz band to record its music, makes its debut in London, England; its song “Tiger Rag” becomes popular.
Learn more about Jazz.
1940: Educator Booker T. Washington becomes the first African American pictured on a U.S. postage stamp.
Learn more about Booker T. Washington.
1948: The World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the United Nations dedicated to improving health worldwide, comes into existence.
Learn more about the World Health Organization.
1949: Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical play South Pacific, opens on Broadway; it wins a Pulitzer Prize the following year.
Learn more about Oscar Hammerstein, II.
1980: U.S. president Jimmy Carter breaks off diplomatic relations with Iran during the hostage crisis.
Learn more about Iran.
1994: Civil war erupts in Rwanda a day after an airplane, carrying the nation's president, Juvénal Habyarimana, was shot down.
Learn more about Rwanda. |
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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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