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Livingston ISD - Wednesday, January 23, 2008
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LJH One Act Play Wins!
Submitted by Marion LeBlanc, Livingston Junior High
The LJH play, "The Cover of Life", won first place at the UIL Junior High School One Act Play contest held Saturday, January 19, 2008, in Liberty, Texas, at the Liberty ISD Auditorium. The awards did not stop with the first place trophy. Elissa Clausen was named Best Actress of the contest. Brandy Baker and Royden Ogletree were awarded All-Star Cast medals. The hard-working technical crew, led by Stage Manager Cassie Matthews, were awarded medals for being the Best Crew at the contest. This award went to not only Cassie, but to the Set Crew Chief John Flores, Sound Technician Derek Fults, and Light Technician Lauren Sitton. The cast and crew did an excellent job all-around. The remainder of the cast who received first place medals are Anja Schoenenberger, Jenny Babcock, Natalie Sebaugh, and Anais Garcia. The understudies and stage crew are Justin Ellison, Mikayla White, and Emily Tullos.
The critic judge of the contest was Ms. Rachel Mattox, the high school Educator of the Year for Texas Educational Theatre Association who has also taken ten plays to the UIL High School One Act Play State Meet, winning three first place championships and placing two other shows. She remarked that the LJH actors' characterizations were "very well-realized, mature, and confident." She also said that the actors "got to the heart of the play, had good consistency on their accents, and that they were mature beyond their years." Concerning the crew, Ms. Maddox said that the make-up, costumes, and hair looked wonderful and the choice of music was excellent. She said the crew made the show better and run smoothly. She ended her critique by saying the cast and crew were an excellent ensemble and she thoroughly enjoyed their play.
The play will be presented one last time next Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the LHS Auditorium at 6:30 P.M. Admission is $3.00/adults and $2.00/senior citizens and students. Children under five admitted free of charge. Please come to the show and see what wonderful talent LJH students have! |
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Seniors Tour College Campuses
Submitted by Sandy Gilbert, LHS Counseling Department
One hundred and twenty five LHS seniors toured college campuses on Thursday, January 17. Groups of students visited either Angelina Collge, Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology, Sam Houston State University or Stephen F. Austin State University.
Students watched videos, walked around the campuses, visited classrooms, and met college officials. Many groups came back with tshirts, backpacks, wristbands and folders from the tours. LHS faculty who accompanied the students included:
Brenda Black
Tammie Duff
Sandra Gilbert
Pennee Hall
Yvonne Kelso
Karri McKissick
David Powell
Don Wills
Loydette Youngblood |
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P Week brought Picnics, Painting, and Parties to Pine Ridge K
Submitted by Echo Young, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Kindergartners enjoyed Plenty of P Week activities! Some had picnics with peanut butter, pickles, pineapples, and pretzels. Some had popcorn parties. Some did painting with pudding on paper plates. Some had a pizza and Pepsi Party. And all of us enjoyed the Mega Party sponsored by PTO.
A Camping We Will Go!
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
The Piney Woods of East Texas is not the only place PRE First Graders go camping. Students were given the opportunity to explore the fun reading in a tent provides, the warmth of a sleeping bag, and the tastiness of smores.
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Probability/Fractions/Cards
Submitted by Michelle Moore, Livingston Intermediate School
Students in Ms. Moore's 5th grade math class used cards to help them develope better understanding of probability and fractions. Students received a deck of cards and then turned twelve cards at a time face up. On a graphic organizer they recorded their data (trial number, total number of cards, number of face cards, fraction to describe the results in reduced form). It was wonderful to see the students actively engaged, helping one another, and using some great math vocabulary. Way to go Sea Horse students - I continue to be very proud of all of you.
Spaghetti and Meatball Math
Submitted by Michelle Casas, Livingston Intermediate School
Mrs. David’s math class practiced measurement skills in an activity titled Spaghetti and meatballs. Click on the pictures below!
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| Holiday |
Enchiladas w/picante sauce
Spanish rice
Seasoned pinto beans
Cornbread
Pear halves
Milk |
Max pepperoni pizza
Garden fresh salad w/dressing
Buttered carrots
Apple slices
Milk |
Spaghetti w/meat sauce
Salad
English peas
Garlic bread
Mixed fruit
Milk |
Hamburger
/cheeseburger on bun
Burger salad
Chicken noodle soup w/crackers
French fries
Fresh fruit
Milk |
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Five-day forecast
Tomorrow
Jan 24
Showers
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Friday
Jan 25
Sprinkles
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Saturday
Jan 26
Sprinkles
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Sunday
Jan 27
Sprinkles
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Monday
Jan 28
Sprinkles
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 Power Lifting - 2008 Season 
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
Tennis Schedule -2007 Season
High School Girls Basketball
Submitted by Pennee Hall, LISD Athletics
On Friday, January 18, 2008, the Livingston Lady Lions took on the Willis Wildkats. Results are below
Varsity overall 22-5 district 6-1
Livingston 46
Willis 35
Daylyn Harris 18 points
TraNiqua Dishmon 12 points
Olivia Figgs 10 points and 12 rebounds
Junior Varsity
Livingston 55
Willis 56
Valencia White 18 points
Natashia Cooper 16 points
9th
Livingston 26
Willis 50
Shelby Snyder 11 points
On Tuesday, January 22, 2008, the Lady Lions will travel to Caney Creek.
Junior High Girls Basketball
Submitted by Melanie Simms, LISD Athletics
The 8th grade White team lost to Brabham 34-14 last night. Keanna Robinson led the team with 7 points. The 8th grade Green team also fell to the Lady Kats 25-14. DeAndrea Youngblood scored 7 points for the team.
The 7th grade White team lost 14-9.
The 7th grade Green team won 33-7. Leading scorers for the Lions were Emily Moore and Tatyana Nickson with 10 points each.
The teams will travel to Lynn Lucas next Thursday. |
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The LIvingston ISD Calendar - January 2008
Wednesday, January 22, 2008
INT – 4th field trip
PRE – Student Intervention planning meetings
Thursday, January 23, 2008
ATH – 7/8 G/W girls basketball vs. Lynn Lucas – away – 4:30/5:30 p.m.
INT – TELPAS training
PRE – CiCi’s pizza night
PRE – Student Intervention planning meetings
TCE – UIL Creative Ready Writing events in Lumberton
Friday, January 24, 2008
ATH – JV, V Girls soccer vs. Jacksonville 5:30/7:00 p.m.
ATH – JV, V Boys soccer at Jacksonville 5:30/7:00 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Huntsville (Jr. High Night) – home – 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
ATH – F (A-B), JV, V boys basketball vs. Huntsville – away – 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
INT – 4th field trip
LJH – UIL Solo & ensemble
PRE – Student Intervention planning meetings
TCE – Special guidance on bullying
Saturday, January 25, 2008
ATH – Power Lifting Montgomery Bears Invitational Powerlifting Meet – Montgomery High School – 9:00
LJH – UIL Solo & ensemble
PRE – UIL meet in Lumberton
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Great Behavior in the Classroom - January 23, 2008
Pine Ridge Elementary
Caleb Erwin is a hard worker. He does his homework and comes prepared for class. He is always respectful. Way to go Caleb!
3rd Math/Science/Social Studies
Hattie Criswell
Pine Ridge Elementary
Kenyon Scarborough's thirst for knowledge is amazing! He is fascinated by all new learning. In our classroom, we are working on historical characters that made a positive impact in our world. Kenyon's historical person is Albert Einstein. Kenyon's love and thirst for knowledge fits his character. What a joy to teach!
Third Grade Social Studies
Margie Nelson
Pine Ridge Elementary
Kathryn Townley is a very hard worker and a quick learner. She completes every task I give to her and she exhibits exemplary behavior. She has really improved tremendously over the course of a year and a half.
3rd Grade
Kevin Hendrix
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| 1 |
pound lean ground beef |
| 1 |
teaspoon salt |
| 1/8 |
teaspoon pepper |
| 1 |
garlic clove, finely chopped |
| 2 2/3 |
cups water |
| 2/3 |
cup milk |
| 1/4 |
cup butter or margarine |
| 1 |
teaspoon salt, if desired |
| 2 |
tablespoons instant minced onion |
| 1 |
teaspoon dried oregano leaves |
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cups Betty Crocker® Potato Buds® mashed potatoes (dry) |
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to 4 medium medium tomatoes, sliced |
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ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced |
Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cook beef, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. |
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Heat water, milk, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, the onion and oregano to boiling in saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Whip with fork until as fluffy as you'd like. Spread half of the potato mixture on bottom of baking dish. Layer with beef and half of the tomatoes. Top with remaining potatoes and tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese. |
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Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. |
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 155 ); Total Fat 17 g (Saturated Fat 9 g); Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 460 mg; Total Carbohydrate 17 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 16 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 14 %; Vitamin C 12 %; Calcium 14 %; Iron 8 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 High-Fat Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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This day in History, January 23, 2008
Let's keep history alive for our students - Crayons to Careers
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1845: The United States Congress decrees the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November to be the universal election day for presidential elections.
Learn more about elections.
1907: Charles Curtis, the first Native American to serve in the United States Senate, begins his term. He later resigns to become President Herbert Hoover's vice president.
Learn more about Charles Curtis.
1960: Swiss engineer Jacques Piccard and U.S. Navy lieutenant Don Walsh descend into the bottom of Challenger Deep (10,915 m/35,810 ft), setting a new undersea record. Learn more about deep-sea exploration.
1968: United States relations with North Korea are strained after North Korean gunboats seize the crew of the U.S. Navy intelligence ship Pueblo after it had allegedly strayed into North Korean waters. Learn more about North Korea.
1973: President Nixon announces over nationwide television that agreement on all terms for a formal cease-fire in Vietnam have finally been reached.
Learn more about the Vietnam cease-fire.
1975: The hit comedy Barney Miller premieres on ABC.
Learn more about the ABC Television Network.
1989: Salvador Dalí, Spanish painter, writer, and member of the surrealist movement, dies in Figueras, Spain, at the age of 84.
Learn more about Salvador Dalí.
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