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 - Friday, December 7, 2007 |
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New Receptionist at LISD Administration
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Public Information Officer
Livingston ISD has a new administrative office receptionist. Joanna Juarez, a Livingston High School graduate will be the new voice of Lion Country when you call the 328-2100 administration number. Joanna is bilingual and will be available to help our Spanish-speaking parents and students with information about Livingston ISD. We are happy to have Joanna joining our family and know that she will do a great job answering one of the busiest phones in Livingston.
Le damos la bienvenida a Joanna Juarez quien es la nueva recepcionista bilingue para la oficina de administracion en Livingston. Ella se graduo de Livingston High School y ahora estamos muy contentos de tenerla en la familia de Lion Country. Si tienen preguntas sobre Livingston ISD porfavor llamen al numero 328-2100 y Joanna contestara sus preguntas sobre la escuela.
Strong ESL Programs are a Priority in LISD
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Public Information Officer
Livingston ISD - Members of the Livingston ISD Administrative faculty met with Christina Woods, of the Region VI Service center, during a special conference on Thursday, December 6, 2007. The purpose of this informative meeting was to analyze the current Livingston ISD ESL (English as a Second Language) offerings and to look at ways in which we can improve these programs.
The day-long conference brought together counselors, principals, instructional specialists, and district level administrators to brainstorm ideas and share ways in which we can enhance and further our goals of providing quality classroom instruction to our non-native English speaking students.
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5,6,7,8 Let Us Learn to Alliterate
Submitted by Pamela Beard, Livingston Junior High School
Mrs. Beard's 6th grade class is learning to incorporate amazing alliterations! Students are writing stories and poems with tantalizing tongue twisters that revolve around the Holiday Season.
Click Here for the 2007 Junior High Fall Exam Schedule!
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IPC Classes Learn About the Periodic Table
Submitted by Deborah Davis, Livingston High School
The Periodic Table is the lastest area of focus for IPC classes at Livingston High School. During their December study of the Periodic Table, Ms. Deborah Davis' classes completed a written project along with models of their favorite element.
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.
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
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 Girls Soccer - 2007 Season 
Boys Soccer - 2007 Season
Junior High Basketball - 2007 Season
Boys Basketball Schedule 2007 Season
Girls JH Basketball Schedule 2007 Season
Girls Basketball Schedule 2007 Season
Fall Athletics Banquet - January 17, 2008
The Livingston Athletic Department will host a fall Athletic Banquet on Thursday, January 17, 2008. The banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. and be held at the Livingston Junior High Cafeteria.
LIVINGSTON LADY LIONS vs. Lufkin
8th Grade Basketball
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Green Team 10-26
The leading scorer for the lady lions was D’Andrea Youngblood with 6 points and 9 rebounds. Jessica Walding added 3 points and one rebound and Jacquelyn King helped out with one free throw.
White Team 9-21
The lady lions started coming back too late in the game to pull off the win. Ieshia Bookman, Kelly McLendon, Brittany Pace, and Keanna Robinson each donated 2 points to help out their team. Ambar Tamayo added one free throw.
7th Grade Basketball
Green 12-32
The top scorer of the night was McKenzie Criddle with 6 points, followed by Shadow White with 4 points. Emily Moore and Tatyana Nickson helped out with 1 point each. It was a tough loss bus we’ll get them next time.
* The green and white teams will play Montgomery next Thursday at home. Please come out to support the lady lions as they play their second district game, which will be their last game before the holidays.
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Chicken nuggets w/dipping sauce
Mixed veggies
Spiced apple slices
Roll
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Mexican chicken casserole
Refried beans
Whole kernel corn
Lettuce/tomato
Salsa
Cornbread
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Taco salad w/picante sauce
Seasoned pinto beans
Tortilla crispies
Peach cup
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Ground beef/macaroni
Seasoned green beans
Fresh salad
Roll
Pear halves
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Hamburger
cheeseburger
on bun or
Tuna salad
Burger salad
Seasoned curly
fries
Fresh fruit
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Five-day forecast
Tomorrow
Dec 08
AM Rain
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Sunday
Dec 09
T-storms
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Monday
Dec 10
T-storms
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Tuesday
Dec 11
T-storms
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Wednesday
Dec 12
Sprinkles
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Around the District
The LIvingston ISD Calendar - December 7, 2007
Friday, December 7, 2007
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Willis – away – 4:30/6:00/7:30
ATH – F, JV boys basketball – Beaumont Kelly Tournament
ATH – V boys basketball – Dayton Tournament – away
LHS – FFA Christmas dance – High School Ag shop
PRE – Picture retakes
PRE – Relay for Life breakfast
TCE – G & W Christmas store
Saturday, December 8, 2007
ATH – F, JV boys basketball – Beaumont Kelly Tournament
ATH – V boys basketball – Dayton Tournament – away
ATH – JH girls basketball 7/8 W – Huntington Tourney – away
LHS – All region band auditions – Lumberton High School
TCE – Livingston Honors Choir – Hometown Christmas – City Hall – 5:00
Monday, December 10, 2007
INT – 4th writing & 5th reading Mock TAKS
INT – 4th & 5th benchmark
TCE – 3rd Mock reading test
LHS – 2007 Holiday SpecTAKSular! – 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Cafeteria
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Caney Creek – home – 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V boys basketball vs. Diboll at Angelina College – 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
INT – 5th science & 4th reading Mock TAKS
LHS – Choir Christmas concert – LHS auditorium
LJH – Choir Christmas concert – LHS auditorium
TCE – GT, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shopping trip for needy families 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
INT – Honors choir Christmas tour
PRE – 3rd mock reading
PRE – 2nd math benchmark
TCE – 2nd math benchmark
TCE – Livingston Honors Choir Winter Performance – 9:00 a.m. Memorial Medical Center, 10:15 a.m. First State Bank, 12:15 p.m. Lions Club
Thursday, December 13, 2007
ATH – 7/8 G/W girls basketball vs. Montgomery – home – 4:30/5:30 p.m.
LJH – Picture retakes
INT – Honors choir Christmas tour
PRE – 2nd reading benchmark
PRE – 2nd/3rd Winter Concert – gym – 6:00 p.m.
PRE – Junior High drama presents plays
TCE - 2nd reading benchmark
TCE – Kindergarten Polar Express party 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
TCE – Livingston Honors Choir Winter Performance – 12:15 p.m. Rotary Club, 1:30 p.m. First National Bank
Friday, December 14, 2007
ATH – F (A-B), JV, V boys basketball vs. Caney Creek – away – 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
INT – GT Christmas shopping trip
TCE – Junior High drama presents plays
Saturday, December 15, 2007
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Huntsville – away – 9:00/10:30 a.m./12:00 p.m.
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LISD Star Students
Great Behavior in the Classroom - December 7, 2007
Pine Ridge Elementary
Damien Reed does a great job listening and following directions. His work is always neat and completed on time! He is also one of the first students in our class to reach his AR goal for this six weeks. Nice Job, Damien! - 2nd, Karen Butler
Pine Ridge Elementary
Brooke Sanchez works hard and takes pride in everything she does. In class, she is very helpful to myself and other students. Brooke takes pride in her school also. If she sees trash anywhere she quietly picks it up, even if it wasn't hers! Thanks for being a helper in our class and showing pride in our school! - 2nd, Karen Butler
Timber Creek Elementary
Ashley King is a shining star in our class. She is eager to learn and always lends a helping hand to other students! - 2nd grade, Kim Munson
Click Here to Submit a Star Student!
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pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix |
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cup butter or margarine, melted |
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tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour |
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egg |
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cup sugar |
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teaspoon ground cinnamon |
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Betty Crocker® red and green decorating icings |
Instructions
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Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms. |
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Shape dough into 1-inch balls. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. |
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Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets. If desired, roll tops of warm cookies in additional sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Decorate as desired using icing. |
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 80 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 45mg; Total Carbohydrate 13g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 8g); Protein 0g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 |
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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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