Go Lady Lions!
The Lady Lions Basketball team can claim sole posession of the District Championship tonight as they play the Waller Bulldogs in Waller. Go Lions! We are ready for the playoffs!

Testing for Gifted and Talented Program
Submitted by Livingston ISD Counselors
The Livingston Independent School District is committed to providing educational opportunities for all students to develop to their full potential.  The district staff recognizes that children require differentiated educational programs to meet their needs.  There is a group of students who exhibit gifted and talented characteristics.  A “Gifted and talented student” means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: (1) exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area; (2) possess an unusual capacity for leadership; or (3) excels in a specific academic field.  (Texas Education Code, Chapter 29. Subchapter D) Click Here for More Information!

Important Board Meeting Tonight!
Polk County Enterprise - February 2008
LIVINGSTON — Trustees for the Livingston Independent School District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 to discuss a facility improvements plan and potential bond program with architects, construction manager and financial advisor. At the board’s January meeting trustees voted unanimously to pursue construction of a new high school to combat overcrowding on most district campuses. “This conclusion was reached following a process that has been in the works of over three years, and though many possibilities were addressed, the board found that a new high school will provide the most efficient economic and lasting result for our local families,” LISD officials said in a statement released Wednesday. Click Here for Complete Story!

A Roll of the Dice!
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary -  Evidence of the use of dice has been found as far back as 5000 B.C. across the continents.  Children and adults have enjoyed many games and challenges provided by these small cubes.  First Graders at PRE are no exception.  They roll them to create addition and subtraction equations, math scenarios, perform probabilities, and graph.

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LJH FCCLA Meets a Soldier
Submitted by Sally Carlton, Livingston Junior High School
Livingston Junior High School - LJH FCCLA has been writing letters and collecting items for the F.A.I.T.H. organization all year.  Last Friday, Lance Corporal Smith came to our meeting to tell members how much the items they are sending are appreciated.  Members had a chance to ask him questions and now have a better understanding of what it is like to be a soldier. 

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Family Science Night #3
Thursday, February 7, 2008
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Livingston Junior High School Cafeteria

Food ... Drink ... Door Prizes ... Family Fun ... Free!

The program includes:

   *Building A Lemon Battery
   *Static Soda Can Races
   *Amazing Levitating Bands
   *Building Rollback Cans
   *Making A Cloud In A Bottle
   *William Tell Air Zooka Contest
   *Water Balloon In A Bottle 
   
     .... and more!

The evening will be loaded with hands-on learning activities, contests, door prizes, refreshments, and an opportunity to have fun with the entire family at no cost. Family Science Nights are sponsored by the Livingston Junior High Science Club, The Quest Club.

Family Science Night #3 ... Livingston Junior High School ... where "Science is Fun!"

For more information, contact Steve Salley, Science Department Head and Quest Club Sponsor at:

Telephone: 936-328-2120
email: jsalley@livingstonisd.com

FAFSA Assistance Given to Parents
Submitted by Sandy Gilbert, Livingston High School
On January 22, Mrs. Rebecca Daughtry from Angelina College Financial Aid Department came to LHS and helped several students and parents begin the FAFSA process. She has agreed to come back to LHS one evening from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 pm. on March 25, 26 or 27 if enough parents are interested in attending. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Daughtry, please contact Mrs. Gilbert at LHS by February 8 so we can reserve her services for one of the March evenings. Your child does not need to be planning to attend Angelina College for you to take advantage of this free service.

FAFSA Made Easy Program
Submitted by Sandy Gilbert, Livingston High School
Livingston High School Counselors’ Office will host a FAFSA – Made – Easy Video Program on February 5, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. This program will provide the student and parent instructions for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
During the video, financial aid experts will guide the viewer through the FAFSA.

The FAFSA – Made – Easy Video Program is provided at no cost by TG as a part of its collegiate outreach initiative. TG is a nonprofit corporation created by the Texas Legislature to administer the Federal Family Education Loan Program. TG’s vision is to be the premier source of information, financing, and assistance to help all families and students realize their educational and career dreams.

Steak fingers w/gravy
Mashed potatoes
Black eye peas
Peach slices
Roll
Milk

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

Girls Soccer Updates
Submitted by Shanna Silva, LISD Athletics
Center (game 11 record 7-4-0 district 3-2)
The lady Lions traveled to Center on Friday to add yet another win to their district standings. The possession of the entire game was in Livingston’s favor allowing for 5 goals to be scored the first half of play. Points were scored by Stephanie Pace, Bre Shuler, Shawna Hoover and Hannah Rudebusch. After the half the Lady lions came out strong trying new positions which proved successful allowing for Kayla Ross and Britney Ingle to get their first points ever. The Lady Lions were able to gain much confidence and knowledge in this game with a  final score of 7-0 in our favor.

Henderson (game 12 record 7-5-0 district 3-3)
Henderson traveled to Livingston on Monday, February 4th. The Lady Lions were unsuccessful at scoring any goals against Henderson, the same as most other teams in the district this season. The defense was able to hold Henderson to only 3 goals, with a final score of 0-3.

Valentine Chex® Mix Cooking with the LISD family! - February 5, 2008 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 90); Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 16g); Protein 3g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.