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Livingston ISD - Monday, January 28, 2008
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The next scheduled meeting of the LISD School Board is:
February 18, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. at the LISD Administration Building |
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LHS UIL Students Compete in Willis
Submitted by Marci Dickens, Livingston High School
On Saturday, January 19, 24 Livingston High School students attended the Willis High School Invitational UIL Academic Meet. They competed against students from 18 schools ranging in size from 2A – 5A. Click Here for Complete Results!
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.
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.
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Pine Ridge Students Win at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest
Submitted by Echo Young, Pine Ridge Elementary

Pine Ridge Elementary School is proud to congratulate our students who participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Contest on Saturday, January 19th. Ribbons were awarded for first, second, and third places, with “Finalist Ribbons” awarded for the top two art pieces. A special thank you to our teachers who helped these students prepare for the contest: Martha Smith, Karen Butler, Karen Sanders, Hattie Criswell, and Paula Franklin. Students winning ribbons were:
First Grade:
Darrell Shannon-2nd place, Caylyn Baskin-2nd place, Amber Oscar-1st place, Kirk Wiggins-1st place, Zane Pixley-2nd place, Gage Frers-2nd place, Danielle Johnson-2nd place
Second Grade:
Thomas Martin-2nd place, Alyssa Wells-2nd place, Damien Reed-2nd place, Damon Potts-2nd place, Landon Laviolette-2nd place, Zachary Bounds-2nd place, Emily Hensley-2nd place, Maci Vick-Finalist, Melco Rodriguez-2nd place, Molly Thrasher-2nd place
Third Grade:
Evan Rushing-2nd place, Lani Timm-2nd place, Josue Trevino-1st place, Clayton Bridgeman-2nd place, Mikayla Snodgrass-2nd place, Faith Perez-2nd place, Samantha Webb-2nd place, Bryce Holmes-2nd place, Brandi Walton-2nd place, Breanna Potts-Finalist
Click Here to see the Photo Gallery!
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February 1 |
Corn dog w/mustard
Green salad w/dressing
Macaroni & cheese
Diced peaches
Milk |
Baked seasoned chicken
Whipped potatoes
Roll
Jell-O w/fruit
Milk |
Deli sandwich
Lettuce/tomato/pickles
Carrot/celery sticks
Baked potato chips
Fruit
Milk |
Turkey a la king
Rice
Green salad
Cornbread
Fresh grapes
Milk |
Hamburger/
cheeseburger on bun
Burger salad
Waffle fries
Milk |
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Weather for Livingston, TX 77351 |
Mon

64°F | 59°F |
Tue

72°F | 35°F |
Wed

58°F | 45°F |
Thu

64°F | 36°F |
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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 25, 2008, the Lady Lion Basketball teams played a home ball game against the Lady Hornets from Huntsville.
Varsity overall 24-5 district 8-1
Livingston 69
Huntsville 66
Daylyn Harris 18 points
Courte Gordon 17 points
TraNiqua Dishmon 16 points 15 rebounds
Olivia Figgs 12 points
Double overtime victory. That puts the Lady Lions in sole possession of first place with an 8-1 district record and three tough district ball games remaining on the schedule.
JV
Livingston 47
Huntsville 42
Natashia Cooper 13 points
Morgan Lantrip 12 points
Valencia White 12 points
9th
Livingston 25
Huntsville 23
The Lady Lions travel to Brenham on Tuesday, January 29, 2008.
Junior High School Girls Basketball
Submitted by Lauren Edmonds, LISD Athletics
8th Grade Basketball
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Green Team
16-20
D’Andrea Youngblood – 10 points
Tori Lyons – 6 points
White Team
21-20
Kelly McLendon – 8 points
Keanna Robinson – 6 points
7th Grade Basketball
Green Team
42-20
Top Scorers – McKenzie Criddle and Tatyana Nickson
White Team
8-27
Top Scorer – Alila Flores
*Come support the Lady Lions as they play the Huntsville Hornets on Monday, January, 28th at home, starting at 4:30. This will be their last game before the district tournament. |
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The LIvingston ISD Calendar - January 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
ATH – 7/8 G/W girls basketball vs. Mance Park – home – 4:30/5:30
INT – Leadership team meeting with S.F.A. - Library
PRE – CAC/faculty meeting 3:05 p.m.
TCE – 07-08 UIL team lunch at CiCi’s
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
ATH – JV,V Lady Lions soccer vs. Palestine – away – 5:30/7:00 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Brenham – away – 4:30/4:30/6:00
ATH – F (A-B),JV, V boys basketball vs. Brenham-home-
4:30/4:30/6:00
INT – Fund raiser kick off
PRE – 1:15 p.m. parenting movie marathon
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
INT – OLSAT testing
PRE – Progress reports
TCE – Progress reports
TCE – Windsuit Wednesday pay $5 to Relay
Thursday, January 31, 2008
LJH – Family TAKS night 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
INT – 4th UIL lunch at CiCi’s
TCE – Blue jean Thursday pay $5 to Relay
Friday, February 1, 2008
ATH – JV, V Lady Lions soccer vs. Center – home – 5:30/7:00 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Montgomery – home – 4:30/6:00/7:30
ATH – F (A-B), JV, V boys basketball vs. Montgomery–away–4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
ATH – 7 G/W girls basketball vs. Moorhead District Tourney
ATH – 8 G/W girls basketball vs. Mance Park District Tourney
INT – 5th UIL lunch at CiCi’s
TCE – Special guidance on bullying
Saturday, February 2, 2008
ATH – 7 G/W girls basketball vs. Moorhead District Tourney
ATH – 8 G/W girls basketball vs. Mance Park District Tourney
LHS – UIL meet @ Groveton High School
LHS – FFA & 4-H showmanship clinic & prospect show – Livingston Fairgrounds – all day
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Great Behavior in the Classroom - January 28, 2008
Livingston Junior High
Destiny Campos, Lisa Clamon, Roxana Hill, and Yaneldy Merino are in my third period and they are a delight to have in my classroom!
American History 8th Grade
Nicole Truelove
Livingston Junior High
I would just like to recognize Jordan Black, Micah Gaylord, Emmy Green, Krista Lewis, Royden Ogletree, and Erika Trevino out of my second period class. They are great kids, behavior is awesome, never tardy, good grades, and they always show up prepared for class.
American History 8th Grade
Nicole Truelove
Livingston High School
These fifteen (that's right, 15!) students came to help me move all of my things down the hall on Friday. My most humble thanks to: Tony Barnett, Travis Christopher, Josh Hogg, Dominic Richard, Brandon Beavers, Jordan Loftin, Hillary Bookman, Viola Crutchfield, Jamasion Garrett, Amber Bowman, Brandon Prescott, Stephanie Morris, Brady Cullen, Cody Kirkpatrick, Tywaine Marks, and anyone else whose name that I may have accidentally forgotten.
Thank you for warming my heart and helping me eat all of that pizza!
9th and 11th Grade - Chemistry and IPC
Rosey Dickens
Click Here to Submit a Star Student!
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| 3/4 |
cup packed brown sugar |
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tablespoons butter or margarine |
| 3 |
tablespoons light corn syrup |
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teaspoon baking soda |
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cups Corn Chex® cereal |
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cups Rice Chex® cereal |
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cup semisweet chocolate chips |
Instructions:
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Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Stir in cereals. |
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Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring each minute. Spread on cookie sheet to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. |
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In microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate can be stirred smooth (bowl will be hot). Drizzle chocolate over snack. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in airtight container. |
Stove-Top Directions: Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. In Dutch oven, cook brown sugar, butter and corn syrup over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Stir in cereals. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cereal is evenly coated. Spread on cookie sheet to cool, about 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle chocolate over snack. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 190mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 14g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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