Calculus Students become graphing calculators!
Submitted by Laura Ouedraogo, Livingston High School
Calculus students are becoming the graphing calculator by predicting the graph of complex functions themselves by using first and second derivatives to determine critical points of the functions. Students are investigating concavity, critical and inflection points to help them be smarter than the calculator! We wave the magic wand and our graph is just like the graphing calculators!

"Making College Financial Planning Count"
Submitted by Sandra Gilbert, Livingston High School
The LHS Counselors' will host a presentation sponsored by Bank of America on Monday, November 5, 2007 in the high school library from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The presentation is called "Making College Financial Planning Count" and is free of charge. During this one hour program, college financing will be discussed, including; how to plan for and manage costs, public vs. private colleges and universities - the affordability myth, types of financial aid that are available, options your family has in developing a college funding strategy, how colleges and universities look at divorced households, how to send your child to college without risking you family's financial future and much more! All high school students and their parents are invited, but it will be of special interest to seniors and their parents.

Trunk or Treat is a Big Success!
Submitted by David Powell, Livingston High School Band
The LHS Royal Brigade held their Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat activity Tuesday October 30 at the First United Methodist Church parking lot. Children came out in costumes and visited the numerous stations manned by costumed band students to gather treats. Started in 2000, Trunk or Treat is a chance for the band to give something back to the community by providing a safe and controlled trick or treat experience to the children of Livingston.  “We just want to give something back”, director David Powell said.

“Because we get so much support from our community, we want to do something to give some back.” This year, in a short two hour period, more than 200 children came through the parking area to trick or treat. Many parents comment on the positive atmosphere, thanking the band for providing this opportunity for their children to go trick-or-treating without going door-to-door. The Royal Brigade plans to continue this activity for years to come.

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G&W Scholarship Booklets - November 13, 2007!
Submitted by Sandy Gilbert, Livingston High School Counseling Department
The Class of 2008 edition of the Green and White Scholarship Booklet and Application will be distributed to Seniors on November 13, 2007. These books will be issued during English classes and every member of the graduating class should receive one. The completed application must be returned by December 7, 2007.

Parents: If your child does not receive a scholarship booklet on November 13, 2007, please contact the LHS Counseling Department to obtain a copy.

Dana Smith wins “Award of Excellence”
Submitted by Marie Holder, Pine Ridge Elementary
Dana Smith, a sixth grader at Livingston Junior High School, was recently honored by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Commission on the Arts for her excellence in art.  Dana, as a fifth grade Gifted and Talented student, was one of more than 700 students from across the state of Texas who submitted a piece of art in the Texas Landscapes and Celebrations Art Contest.  A panel of judges met in Austin over the summer to select the best of the work to win the “Award of Excellence” and to be included in an exhibit that will open in Austin on December 3, 2007 and stay open until February 8, 2008. 

The art pieces will move through three different buildings during the tour, including the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Legislative Budget Board.  Dana’s art, along with the other winners, will also be on display later this year at www.arts.state.tx.us/perceptions/ .  Dana is a talented artist who has won many awards during her years in Livingston ISD.

Learning Mat is a Hit
Submitted by JoAn Delafosse, Pine Ridge Elementary
Mrs. Delafosse’s 2nd Grade class at PRE loves the Learning Mat!  Here they are practicing for a spelling test by competing to see who can be the first to spell the word correctly.

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KIndergarten Patriotism
Submitted by Bria Morris, Timber Creek Elementary
Mrs. Morris’ class made a poster to display outside their classroom showing their support for our troops and appreciation for our veterans.  They used their hands, feet and fingerprints to personalize this poster and titled it "We Love Our Troops.  Thank You For Always Protecting US!"

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Cards, factors, and Prime Numbers
Submitted by Michelle Moore, Livingston Intermediate School
5th grade students in Mrs. Moore's math class did a wonderful job in class "playing cards." Each student received a deck of cards (took out 10s, face cards, and jokers) and turned over the first four cards. They added those cards together to get a sum. They wrote their sum down and listed all the factors for their sum.

Once they had all their factors listed they circled all the prime numbers for that sum. Upon completion students had to explain in their math journal how they determined or tested that they had listed all the factors for their sum and what numbers were prime numbers. Great job students - you make me proud!

7th Grade Science Studies Alternative Energy Sources
Submitted by Beth Baker, Livingston Junior High School
Mrs. Baker's 7th grade science classes have been studying alternative sources of energy. During that time, students created their own designs for a solar oven and a water wheel. On Wednesday, October 31st, all of the students got to go outside and try them out. Much to their surprise, both their solar ovens and water wheels were successful! The students really enjoyed being able to use their own creativity and knowledge to make their projects unique.

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Hamburger/
cheeseburger on bun or
Vegetable soup/sandwich
Burger salad
Oven fry potatoes
Fruit
Milk

Friday, November 2, 2007
ATH – V football vs Montgomery – away – 7:30 p.m.
INT – Food drive ends

Saturday, November 3, 2007
ATH – JH volleyball – District tournament 7th @ Brabham and 8th @ Montgomery
ATH – Lions cross country Regional meet – North Harris college
LHS – Senior outdoor portraits
LHS – UIL student activity conference @ Sam Houston State University

Monday, November 5, 2007
LHS – All region choir rehearsals

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
ATH – 8th Green/White football vs. Lynn Lucas – away – 5:00/6:30 p.m.
ATH – 7th White 2/White 1/Green vs. Lynn Lucas – home – 5:00/6:30 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. New Caney – home – 4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
ATH – V boys basketball Houston Smiley scrimmage (Smiley, Waltrip, Nacogdoches, Livingston) – away
INT – 4th Math & Reading and 5th Math & Science benchmark
LHS – Balfour cap & gown presentation for seniors – 10:00 a.m. – auditorium
LHS – All region choir rehearsals
LHS – Making it Count – financial aid for college – Library – 6:30 p.m.
LHS – Student council meeting – PB11 – 3:00 p.m.
PRE – 2nd & 3rd Math benchmark
TCE – 2nd reading and 3rd math benchmark

Wednesday, November 7, 2007
INT – 4th writing mock TAKS & 5th reading mock TAKS
LHS – PLAN test
LHS – GT field trip to A & M University
LHS – FFA Leadership Development Event – auditorium – 6:00 p.m.
PRE – Polk County Mission food drive
PRE – 2nd & 3rd Reading benchmark
TCE – 2nd math and 3rd reading benchmark

Thursday, November 8, 2007
ATH – JV football vs. Waller – away – 5:30 p.m.
ATH – Freshman White/Green football vs. Waller – home – 5:00/6:30 p.m.
ATH – Girls basketball – Baytown Lee Varsity Tournament
ATH – Girls basketball – Livingston Jr. Varsity Tournament
ATH – Girls basketball – Livingston Freshmen Tournament
ATH – JH girls basketball vs. Coldspring – home – 7/8 G/W – 4:30/5:30 p.m.
PRE – Polk County Mission food drive
TCE – TIPI tellers for all graders

Friday, November 9, 2007
ATH – V football vs. Waller – home – 7:30 p.m. (Senior Night)
ATH – Girls basketball – Baytown Lee Varsity Tournament
ATH – Girls basketball – Livingston Jr. Varsity Tournament
ATH – Girls basketball – Livingston Freshmen Tournament
ATH – F/JV Tennis match @ Montgomery (vs. Waller)
LHS – Parent – Band march @ half time
LHS – Letter jacket names to Cindy Dillon
LHS – District FFA leadership contest @ Sam Houston State University
LHS – All region choir clinic
PRE – Polk County Mission food drive
TCE – Green & White silent auction

Saturday, November 10, 2007
ATH – Lions Cross Country – State Meet – Round Rock (Old Settler’s Park)
ATH – Girls basketball – Baytown Lee Varsity Tournament
ATH – Girls basketball – Livingston Jr. Varsity Tournament
ATH – Girls basketball – Livingston Freshmen Tournament
ATH – V boys basketball – Livingston scrimmage (Nacogdoches, Silsbee, Livingston) – 11:00 a.m.
LHS – All region choir clinic concert

Sunday, November 11, 2007
LHS – GT practice for GT talent show – auditorium – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

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One-Pan Pasta and Meatballs Cooking with the LISD family! - November 2, 2007 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 790 (Calories from Fat 290 ); Total Fat 32 g (Saturated Fat 10 g); Cholesterol 145 mg; Sodium 1940 mg; Total Carbohydrate 92 g (Dietary Fiber 6 g); Protein 39 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30 %; Vitamin C 26 %; Calcium 14 %; Iron 40 % Exchanges: 5 1/2 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 3 High-Fat Meat