Family Science Night #2 - Bernoulli's Principle, Surface Tension & More!
Submitted by Steve Salley, LJH Science
Family Science Night #2 will be held in the Livingston Junior High cafeteria on Thursday, 12/06/07, from 7:00-8:30 pm. As always, the event will be free and food and drink will be provided. Participants will explore and be involved in hands-on activities and competition related to Bernoulli's Principle, Surface Tension, and more! There will be five to six learning stations from which guests may choose to participate.

Back by popular demand, one of the stations will allow guests to make a holiday themed water crystal polymer planter with live ivy. Drawings for door prizes will occur throughout the event. Family Science Night #2 ... Food ... Drink ... Fun ... Free ... at Livingston Junior High ... where "Science is Fun!"

Junior High Band Excels at Honor Band Audition
Submitted by David Gudgel and Lacy Orsak, Livingston Junior High School
On Saturday, December 1, 2007 students from the LJH Band program traveled to Lumberton High School to audition for the All-region Honor Band.  Jennifer Babcock and Autumn Trollinger were chosen as 1st and 2nd alternates on Bass Clarinet,  Ben Mason and Esperanza Duran were chosen to be a part of the Concert Band, and Ashley Barlow and Rocio Fuentes were chosen to be a part of the Symphonic Band. 



Back left to right- Landon Smith (Tuba), Ben Mason (Trombone), Danielle Blakley (Horn), Carson Smith (Trombone),    Esperanza Duran (Clarinet), Emily Tullos (Clarinet), Autumn Trollinger (Bass Clarinet), Jennifer Babcock (Bass Clarinet), Micah Gaylord (Trombone), Front left to right -  Rachel Plunkett (Percussion), Daniel Munson (Percussion), Reagan Myers (Horn), Hope Rodriguez (Flute), Ariel Guerra (Flute), Rocio Fuentes (Clarinet), Ashley Barlow (Flute), and Lucas Terrill.

Spreadsheet Mania
Submitted by Deana Evans, Livingston Junior High School
Livingston Junior High - 8th grade students in Mrs. Deana Evans' 1st period Computer Applications class have switched gears from learning to type by touch and word processing using MS WORD to the mathematical world of Excel spreadsheets. All students are working hard to develop skills that they can use one day when they enter the workforce. Mrs. Evans is proud of all of these students and the effort they are putting forth each and every day. Here's a formula that works for us: Hard Work + Good Attitude = Successful Student.

With the Challenge Made, Mathematicians Make the Grade!
Submitted by Scott Morgan, Livingston Junior High School
Livingston Junior High - Livingston Junior High Students in 6th Grade Math are working hard on the required skills for TAKS. The teachers issued a challenge to all math classes for a 90% passing rate on the December Benchmark. The students not only have accepted the challenge but attendance during Student Assistance time has significantly increased. All of the teachers are proud of the efforts and encourage all students to take the time to ensure their personal success.

High School PTO Meeting - December 6, 2007
Submitted by Pam Holmes, Livingston High School Student
Date:  Thursday, December 6, 2007
Time:  6:00 p.m.
Location:  LHS Cafeteria
Everyone is welcome to attend!!!!! 

If you have any questions please call:  Wendy Guthrie 365-4865 (home)

Haynes Selected as HOBY Representative
Submitted by LHS Counseling Department
Austin Haynes, Livingston High School Sophomore has been selected to represent LHS at this year's Hugh O'brien Youth Leadership Conference. Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership, commonly known as HOBY, is one of the oldest and most prominent youth leadership organizations in the world. HOBY was founded by actor Hugh O'Brien after returning and volunteering with Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize Winner.

Two weeks after his visit, O'Brien, who was portraying legendary lawman Wyatt Earp on television, sought out to change the world in his own way - by engaging young leaders, the world's most promising enterprise and greatest asset. And in 1958, HOBY was born. Former LISD HOBY representatives include Nathaniel Blakley, Whitney Aiken, Rachel Bond, Trevor Norris, Shandi Nettles, Jonathon Wood, Rachel Smith, Justin Jander, Brady Snook, Brennan Drake Jr., Melanie Witte, Devona Mitchell, Laura Burk, David Catoe, John Epstein, Willis Brown, Kenze Defee, Casey Goodner, Jennifer Deutsch, and Amy Minter.

Green and White Scholarship Season has Begun
Submitted by LHS Counseling Department
During the month of November, Gregg Faith, the Director of the Green and White Scholarship program met with High School seniors to distribute this year's G&W Scholarship booklets and applications. The Green and White Scholarship program has been in existence since 1989 and has helped thousands of LISD graduates with the rising costs of higher education. Scholarship applications are due to the LHS Counselor's office by December 7, 2007.

Seniors Meet with Scholarship Representative
Submitted by LHS Counseling Department
Mr. Mark Martin recently visited with senior English classes to discuss the Smith-Hutson Scholarship program at Sam Houston State University and Angelina College. He brought a wealth of information to the students not only about Sam Houston and Angelina, but also about Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar University. He is pictured here with Brenda Black's English Class.

UIL Participants Attend Conference
Submitted by LHS Counseling Department
LHS UIL Participants and coaches recently attended the Student Activity Conference held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. Students attended presentations on events such as Math, Number Sense, Spelling, One Act Play, Prose, Poetry, Science, Literary Criticism, Debate, Current Events, Extemporaneous Speaking, Journalism, and many more! The Student Activities Conference was a big help in preparing the UIL competitors for a successful season!

FFA Dance Scheduled
Submitted by Candace Carraway, LISD FFA Program
The December FFA Meeting will be an FFA Dance to be held on December 14 (not Dec 7) at Livingston High School Ag Shop from 7 pm to 9 pm. Only FFA members may attend.

High School Students Build Rockets and Airplanes
Submitted by Ms. Henty, Livingston High School
Ms. Henty's Pre-AP Physics class is working on their mid-term projects. Each student is required to design and build either a rocket or an airplane following given regulations. This mid-term project is a direct application of the laws of physics that the students have been learning this semester.

First Annual Holiday SpecTAKSular!
Submitted by Pattie Myers and Vicki Stanphill, Livingston High School
Livingston High School is preparing for our best TAKS year ever and we kick off the season with our First Annual Holiday SpecTAKSular! Join us for goodies and a night filled with important information for you and your student. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the important TAKS exit exams and how you can help your student prepare for passing!

Study Guides
Mock Released Test
Tips for daily Activities
Tutorial Schedule
Test Results from last year
and Much Much More!

Monday, December 10, 2007 - 6:30-7:30 – LHS Cafeteria

Lady Lions Basketball
Submitted by Pennee Hall, Livingston High School
On Tuesday, December 4 the Lady Lion basketball teams played the Lufkin Lady Panther and all teams came out victorious.

Varsity              overall record  12-3
Livingston 52     Lufkin    51
Dominique Jackson scored 23 points

JV
Livingston 44     Lufkin    28
Valencia White scored 17 points

9th Grade
Livingston 31     Lufkin    25
Shelby Snyder and Candice Jackson scored 10 points

On Friday, December 7 the Lady Lions begin district play in Willis.

Lady Lions Basketball
Submitted by Pennee Hall, Livingston High School
The Lady Lion Basketball Teams traveled to Lufkin and participated in the Hudson Tournament November 29- December 1.

Varsity placed second
Thursday, November 29
Livingston 50     Woden  39
Livingston 48     Hudson 38

Friday, November 30
Livingston 53     Longview 52

Saturday, December 1 Championship Game
Livingston 45     Longview 48  in overtime

JV    won Consolation
Livingston 32     Central 34
Livingston 46     Central Heights  36
Livingston 42     Hudson 33

9th Grade  placed Fourth
Livingston 25     Crockett            23
Livingston 31     Hudson             35
Livingston 43     Huntington         19

Hamburger
cheeseburger
on bun or
Tuna salad
Burger salad
Seasoned curly
fries
Fresh fruit
Milk

Cheerios® Christmas Trees Cooking with the LISD family! - December 5, 2007 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 40); Total Fat 4 1/2g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 120mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 12g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1