Outdoor Recreation - Fishing
Submitted by Livingston Junior High P.E. Teachers
Livingston Junior High School - The Physical Education students at Livingston Junior High have started an angler education unit with help from Texas Parks and Wildlife.  The students are encouraged to spend more time outdoors and learn lifelong recreational activities. 

Each student was given an ID (identification) card for saltwater and freshwater fish.  The students have learned the proper way to handle/release fish and they have also studied fish habitat.  All students have been able to practice casting with spincast reels loaned to us by  Texas Parks and Wildlife. 

LJH Counselor, Mr. Prather, came by and taught the class how to use a fly reel.  Students were also exposed to a spinning reel and cane pole.  The students have been shown how to tie a palomar knot and a clinch knot so that they are able to attach hooks to their line.  The girls spent another day casting and actually “catching”  plastic fish.  Those anglers that reeled in a fish were awarded a squiggle worm for their next fishing adventure!

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LJH Students Sweep History Day Competition
Submitted by Jennifer Dunson, Livingston Junior High
Livingston Junior High School - On Friday, February 22, Livingston Junior High GT students competed in the National History Day regional competition hosted by Stephen F. Austin State University’s history department.  This was the 3rd year Livingston has competed in National History Day and the saying “Third time’s the charm” certainly held true.  There were three schools competing in eight event categories, and Livingston Junior High students were awarded the top places in every event.  First and second place winners will advance to the state competition in Austin where winners from all 23 regional competitions will compete again for top honors.  LJH had 25 students and 16 projects qualify to attend the state competition. 

This year’s competition theme is “Conflict and Compromise”.   7th grade students AD Glover, Daniel Munson, Annie Robison, and Louisa Santoyo were awarded the “Best of East Texas” for the best project on an East Texas topic.  These students presented their exhibit entitled “The Lake that Changed East Texas”.  They explained the conflicts that Polk County faced when establishing Lake Livingston.  “Best of Show” honors were awarded to Mackenzie Gaylord for her exhibit on the Galveston Hurricane and Dana Smith for her website on Japanese Internment Camps during World War II.  These students, along with the Best of Show winners from all of the other regionals, will be honored at the awards ceremony in Austin. Click Here for the Complete List of Winners!

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James and the Giant Peach
Submitted by Mary Smart, Pine Ridge Elementary

Pine Ridge Elementary - LISD's Deaf Education students were treated to an exciting performance of "James and the Giant Peach" this week. They traveled to Crockett to see the "signed" version performed live. The cast was made up of both hearing and deaf actors who use American Sign Language and voice to perform. The children were so excited to see the characters use their language to perform. Afterward, they were treated with a personal meeting with the cast and crew. A great time was has by all!

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Bark Mulch and Potting Soil Sale
Submitted by LISD FFA Program
LIVINGSTON FFA BOOSTER CLUB - March 8, 2008
Livingston Intermediate School Parking Lot from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$ 2.50 per bag
Each bag of bark mulch contains 2 cubic foot of product.
For more information contact the Livingston High School Ag Department (936) 328-2257

World Class Drum and Bugle Corps
Submitted by Livingston High School

Livingston High School - Joshua Schmidt, a senior at Livingston High School had auditioned and was accepted in the World Class Drum and Bugle Corps., the Glassmen, as one of 10 tubas.  The Glassmen are members of Drumb Corps International which has member corps from all corners of the United States and Canada.  The Glassmen are in the premeir division of World Class Corps. The Glassmen has been a finalist at the Drum Corps. International Finals for the last 10 years, finishing as high as fourth.  The Glassmen are based in Toledo, Ohio.  The Glassmen will tour the United States for the months of June and July cumulating in the World Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana the first weekend in August.  Joshua is planning on attending Stephen F. Austin University this fall, majoring in Music Education, with a minor in music performance. 

New Students in Mrs. Prather's Class
Submitted by: Janie Prather, Livingston High School
Livingston High School - Since January 18, 2008 Mrs. Prather has acquired 100 new and very active students in her classroom.  The good news is that they do not take up much room and they are very well behaved. These new additions are 100 MEAL WORMS! As part of a Science unit on bugs, worms and insects students are raising 100 meal worms and watching them go from larvae, to pupa, to adult beetles.  Soon the adult beetles will lay eggs and the life cycle will begin again!  The worms are living in an aquarium in a bed of whole wheat flour and bran. Students feed them potatoes, apples, and lettuce leaves. Every week we measure the beetles and note the changes they have made. We also had meal worm races to see whose worm was the fastest. Students have learned a lot about metamorphosis and many other new vocabulary words.

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Lion's Den Kitchen - Now Open!
Submitted by: Janie Prather, Livingston ISD
Livingston High School - The newest restaurant in Livingston is now open on the campus of LHS! The Lion's Den Kitchen, owned and operated by Mrs. Prather's LHS class, cooks lunch for the teachers and staff at LHS 1-2 times a month. Since our grand opening we have cooked several delicious meals such as chicken enchiladas, taco soup, broccoli cheese soup and lasagna. Yummy desserts have included earthquake cake, 7-Up cake, brownie cheesecake and red velvet cake. The students are learning restaurant cooking skills along with people skills and money skills. Thank you LHS teachers and staff for supporting our restaurant!

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TAKS Testing Dates - March 5, 2008
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Public Information Officer

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Third Grade Reading (English and Spanish) - Pine Ridge and Timber Creek Elementary
Fifth Grade Reading (English and Spanish) - Livingston Intermediate School
Eighth Grade Reading - Livingston Junior High
Fourth Grade Writing (English and Spanish) - Livingston Intermediate School
Seventh Grade Writing - Livingston Junior High
Ninth Grade Reading - Livingston High School
Tenth Grade ELA Exit Level - Livingston High School

Click Here for Complete Testing Schedule and Exit - Level Retest Dates.

Crunchy beef taco
Shredded lettuce/tomato
/cheese
Salsa
California mixed veggies
Milk

BBQ on bun
Pickle spear
Green salad w/dressing
Banana
Milk

Hamburger
/cheeseburger
on bun or
Tuna sandwich
Burger salad
French fries
Frozen juice bar
Milk

Lions Varsity Baseball
Submitted by Deanna Hess, LISD Athletics
Nacogdoches High School
2008 Dragon Baseball Classic

Thursday, Feb. 28th :             
Marshall v. Livingston              11:15 am
Livingston v. Carthage              3:35 pm                                            

Friday, Feb. 29th :                  
Quitman v. Livingston               3:35 pm

Saturday, March 1st:              
Nacogdoches v. Livingston       7:00 pm        

Girls Soccer
Submitted by Shanna Silva, LISD Athletics
Hudson (Game 16 record 9-7-0 district 5-5)
The Livingston Lady Lions were able to add another district win to their record with a victorious win over the Hudson Lady Hornets. Hudson came out the strongest at the beginning scoring a goal within the first two minutes of play. This however would be the only goal scored by Hudson the entire game. Breanna Shuler was able to tack on three goals the first half and Shawna Hoover had a phenomenal goal to put the Lady Lions at a 4 to 1 lead. Hannah Rudebusch added one more powerful goal to put the Lady Lions at a safe lead. The defense was held strong again by Britney Ingle. Deya Trevino was taken out early due to injury which allowed for Lacy Cuesta to step in and do a great defensive job. The Lady Lions’ final score was 5-1.

Boys Soccer
Submitted by Adam Webb, LISD Athletics
Hudson (game 14, record 5-9-0, district 4-6-0)
Friday Feb 22nd, the Livingston Lions Boys’ soccer team traveled to Hudson to take on the Hornets. In an extremely physical game on a mucky field, the Lions came away with an important 6-2 win. Freshman Cirilo Moreno was superb, scoring 5 goals in the match.

Powerlifting Results
Submitted by Coach Benien , LISD Athletics

Lady Lions Track & Field
Submitted by Lisa Polk, LISD Athletics
Willis Meet
2-21-08

Pole Vault – Taylor Gray               2nd            7’6”
Long Jump – Kami Wilson            4th            15’2”
High Jump -  Kassie Maxwell                3rd             4’6”  
4 x 100 Relay                             5th            55.43
 (Krystal Dirden, Courte Gordon, Brittany Landers, Ashley Lewis)
100m Hurdles     Taylor Gray               4th            17.74
100m Dash        Aslhey Lewis       5th            13.40
400m Dash        Kami Wilson       4th            1.05.06
300m Hurdles     Taylor Gray                5th            54.28
4 x 400 Relay                             3rd             4:30.98
(Courtney Tripplett, Evelyn Littleton, Kami Wilson, Stephanie Pace)

Boys Soccer
Submitted by Adam Webb, LISD Athletics
Tuesday Feb 19th, the Livingston Lions Boys’ soccer team traveled to Nacogdoches to take on the Dragons. Facing the top team in the state, the Lions played with intensity and maximum effort throughout the game. The Dragons, however, were just too good, as the Lions fell 8-0.

Plan a classroom event! - February 2008

Taco Supper Skillet Cooking with the LISD family! - February 26, 2008 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 660 (Calories from Fat 210); Total Fat 23g (Saturated Fat 12g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 1060mg; Total Carbohydrate 77g (Dietary Fiber 12g, Sugars 5g); Protein 34g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 25%; Iron 30% Exchanges: 5 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 5 - *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.