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Livingston ISD - Friday, November 9, 2007 |
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PRE 1st Graders learn about pioneer life
Submitted by Martha Smith, Pine Ridge Elementary
First graders at Pine Ridge Elementary learned about pioneer life in America from Gladys ( a former first grade teacher) and her husband Clifford May.
Using a trunk, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, authentic pioneer dress and items of interest were used while telling the story of pioneer life.
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Tipi Tellers Visit Timber Creek
Submitted by TCE Faculty, Timber Creek Elementary
TCE invited the Tipi Tellers to set up their tipis and tell stories to every class. The children learned how to say "hello" in Cherokee, tipi ediquette, and heard some great stories that taught good lessons.
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2nd graders send Hope from Home
Submitted by Kim Munson, Timber Creek Elementary
The 2nd graders at TCE spent a few days learning about U.S. Veterans and Veterans Day. During this unit, the 2nd graders also brought donations for the F.A.I.T.H. (Families and Individuals Thanking Heroes) program. Among the donations were items such as Christmas cards, baby wipes, gum, paper and pens, and trial size shampoos and soaps. In addition to the donations, the students wrote friendly letters to be mailed to active military serving our country.
Quotes from the friendly letters include: “Thank you for fighting for our freedom and for justice.”, “Thank you for spending time away from your family to help my family.”, “Thank you for putting your life on the line for us!”, and “ You are my hero-thank you!”. The students did a great job with their letters. The 2nd graders are excited to know that their letters and donations will put a smile on the face of many that are serving.
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LISD Honors Hal and Peggy Haley
Submitted by Gregg Faith, Livingston ISD
During the September meeting of the Livingston ISD Board of Trustees, the board voted to officially name the section of the Lion Stadium press box used for broadcasting the Hal and Peggy Haley Box. Livingston ISD is honoring Mr. And Mrs. Haley for the over 50 years of dedication to broadcasting and supporting LISD sports and programs. From the stations beginnings in 1957, Hal and Peggy Haley broadcast football games and other sporting events and were strong advocates for the success of our local students. Their legacy continues and the work of Radio Station KETX continues to broadcast and support the hard work of our kids.
At halftime of Friday night’s football game between the Livingston Lions and the Waller Bulldogs, we will officially unveil a plaque honoring these two broadcasters and forever remembering them in the Lion Stadium press box. |
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FCCLA sends items to soldiers
Submitted by Sally Carlton, Livingston Junior High School
FCCLA members have been busy collecting items for soldiers. FCCLA members have been collecting condiments and sending them to the soldiers every month. This month they made toll house cookies and decorated the bags to send to our soldiers in Iraq. They will also be sending small bags of texas pecans.
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Christmas Card Campaign
Submitted by Brenda Black, Livingston High School
Several High School classes and LHS student council are creating and collecting Christmas Cards to send to our local servicemen /women through the F.A.I.T.H. Military Support Group. Bea Ellis said that as long as we could get the cards to her by November 30th they can get them sent in the Christmas packages to the troups. Mr. Scoggin has challenged us to have more than 1200 cards!
F.A.I.T.H. Military Support
Submitted by Brenda Black, Livingston High School
Bea Ellis visited with LHS Student Council at their meeting on Tuesday, November 6th. She explained the F.A.I.T.H. Military Support Group and the items that they collect to send to our local servicemen and women. The Student Council will be kicking off a collection contest between second period classes beginning Monday, November 12th through Friday, November 30th. The student council will serve breakfast to the winning class who collects the most items.
Blood Drive at LHS
Submitted by Brenda Black, Livingston High School
LHS Student Council is sponsoring a blood drive on November 16th from 8:30 until 2:00. Students ages 17 and older may give blood.
College Students for the Day
Submitted by Deana Evans, Livingston High School
“Howdy” was certainly the word of the day when the GT students (Grades 9-12) from Livingston High School visited the campus of Texas A&M University on Nov. 7. These students felt like college students for the day as they visited the REC Center, met with an admissions counselor, ate lunch at Sbisa cafeteria, took a walking tour of central campus, visited the library, peeped inside a classroom, toured three different dorms and shopped at the MSC bookstore.
Students were fascinated by the many traditions of Texas A&M. The tour guide explained to them why they were not allowed to walk on the grass around the Memorial Student Center and why they should take their hat off (“uncover”) as they entered the building. They couldn’t believe that students actually left money at the foot of the Sul Ross statue (for good luck before exams) and learned all about the Aggie Code of Honor as the money was left untouched by their fellow students.
The group was allowed to enter Kyle Field and the tour guide (along with several LHS student helpers) taught the group their first Aggie yell. The sheer size and magnitude of the massive stadium and the Aggie Vision screen was amazing from ground level. The 12th Man tradition was explained and the students saw first-hand how dedicated the students are to their team because the whole plaza in front of the stadium was full of tents as students have already started camping out for the opportunity to get good tickets to the Texas A&M vs. tu (University of Texas) game, the day after Thanksgiving.
“I have a feeling they are missing the LHS group on campus today… we will probably be known as the ‘friendly’ group for many days to come” said teacher, Deana Evans with a smile. At least one person in the LHS group (and most of the time a LOT more than that) said “Howdy!” to every single person that passed.
Former LHS graduates and current A&M students, Veronica Stark, Blake Vestal, Matt Jones and Meagan Murphy met up with the group at different times during the day. All in all it was a great day and the students learned a lot about college life and what they need to do in high school to be ready for college one day.
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LIVINGSTON LADY LIONS vs. Coldspring
8th Grade Basketball
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Green Team
12-6
The leading scorer was D’Andrea Youngblood with 12 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 points. Caitlyn Hermes added 6 rebounds and 2 points. Kylie Howard had 2 points and 3 rebounds, Kaylee Hendrix 2 points and one rebound, and Chelsea Timmons with 2 points and two rebounds.
White Team
34-8
The Lady Lions started their season beating the Lady Trojans from Coldspring. The leading scorer was Tori Lyons with 14 points. Krista Lewis, Keanna Robinson, Ieshia Bookman, Destiny Campos, and Megan Vest donated 4 points each.
LIVINGSTON LADY LIONS vs. Coldspring
7th Grade Basketball
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Green
38-10
The Lady Lions started their season beating the Lady Trojans from Coldspring. Our leading scorer was Tatyana Nickson with 20 points, followed by McKenzie Criddle with 10 points. Top hustlers were Emily Moore, Randie Crawford and Britteny Marlow. This was a great start to the season.
White
16-6
It was an exciting start to the beginning of a great season. The Lady Lions played hard and came out with a victory against the Lady Trojans. Hailey Evans was the top scorer for the team with six points, with Kristy Autrand following with four points. Amie Martin, Mary Reitan and Amanda Kayser all helped out the team with two points. I am very proud of the girls and look forward to a great season. |
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Five-day forecast
Tomorrow
Nov 10
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Sunday
Nov 11
Sprinkles
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Monday
Nov 12
T-storms
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Tuesday
Nov 13
T-storms
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Wednesday
Nov 14
T-storms
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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.
Monday, November 12, 2007
LHS – Angelina College – early spring registration – library - 4:00
LHS – GT Talent show – auditorium – 6:30 p.m.
PRE – Freedom Week
TCE – Veteran’s day program – 8:00 a.m.
TCE – GT talent show – 6:30 p.m. – High School auditorium
TCE – 2nd & 3rd Skate time skating program – 9:00 – 11:05 a.m.
LHS - JROTC Wall of Honor Dedication – 10:45 2nd fl oor outside
the administration offi ce
LHS - JROTC Buddy Poppy Program Begins - (All week)
LHS - Food/Hygiene Drive for FAITH Military Group (All week)
LHS - TAPS played during moment of silence (All week)
LHS - Military Recruiters on campus during lunch
Tuesday, November 13
ATH – F, JV, V girls basketball vs. Liberty – away – 4:30/6:00/7:30
ATH – F, JV, V boys BB vs. New Caney – away – 4:30/6:00/7:30
LHS – Math & social studies benchmark tests
LHS – Area FFA leadership contest @ SFASU
LHS – Green & White scholarship applications handed out to seniors
in English classes
LHS – Balfour cap and gown orders – 3 lunch times
LHS – Junior class meeting – auditorium – 12:45 p.m.
PRE – Freedom Week
PRE – 1st grade parent night - 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
TCE – 3rd fi eld trip – scientifi c circus in Conroe
TCE – 2nd & 3rd Skate time skating program – 9:00 – 11:05 a.m.
LHS - Christmas Cards for troops – completed during English class
LHS - Buddy Poppy/Food Drive/TAPS Continue All Week
Wednesday, November 14
LHS – ELA & science benchmark tests
INT – Report cards
PRE – Freedom Week
PRE – Report cards
PRE – Patriotic Wednesday – wear red, white and blue
TCE – Report cards
TCE – 2nd & 3rd Skate time skating program – 9:00 – 11:05 a.m.
LHS - Red White and Blue Day
LHS - Buddy Poppy/Food Drive/TAPS Continue All Week
Thursday, November 15
ATH – JV girls basketball – New Waverly JV Tournament – away
ATH – F girls basketball – New Waverly Freshman Tournament –
ATH – JV boys basketball – Leggett Tournament – away
ATH – JH girls basketball 7/8 G/W vs. Lufkin – home – 4:30/5:30
LHS – Letter jacket order forms given to students
LJH – Encore players present “Teacher, I Hear You” – 6:30 p.m. –
black box theatre
PRE – Freedom Week
TCE – 2nd & 3rd Skate time skating program – 9:00 – 11:05 a.m.
TCE – Parents are invited to eat Thanksgiving lunch with their kindergarten
children
LHS - Patriotic Themed Lessons in all classes – Mrs. Myers will
provide ideas
Friday, November 16
ATH – V girls basketball vs. New Waverly – home – 6:00 p.m.
ATH – JV boys basketball – Leggett Tournament – away
ATH – F (A-B), JV, V boys BB vs. Houston C E King-away –
4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m.
LHS – Student council blood drive – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LJH – All region choir clinic
PRE – Freedom Week
PRE – Food drive pick up
TCE – 2nd & 3rd Skate time skating program – 9:00 – 11:05 a.m.
LHS - Memorial Wreath – students will build a wreath from individual
fl owers – National Honor Society Sponsored
LHS - Food/Hygiene Drive Ends – Winners announced during Pep
Rally
LHS - New American Flag raised over Livingston High School
LHS - Buddy Poppy/TAPS Continue All Week
Saturday, November 17
ATH – JV girls basketball – New Waverly JV Tournament – away
ATH – F girls basketball – New Waverly Freshman Tourn. - away
ATH – JV boys basketball – Leggett Tournament – away
LJH – All region choir clinic/concert
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LISD Star Students
Great Behavior in the Classroom - November 9, 2007
Livingston Junior High
Brandon Pearson transferred into the Pre-AP class at the end of the 1st Six Weeks. Although the class was 10 lessons ahead of Brandon's previous class, he worked hard over the weekend to get caught up on missed lessons and also keep up with his current ones. Great job needs to be said to a great math student.
6th Grade Math
Scott Morgan
Livingston Junior High
Livonn Shannon always cooperates and participates in the lessons. Furthermore, she strives to always have her work completed with timeliness and accuracy. Her study habits have contributed to huge success in her 6th grade classes.
6th Grade Math
Scott Morgan
Livingston Junior High
Justin Ellison is one student that every morning shows up for Student Assistance time to ensure that he is ready for his day to begin. He strives for excellence both in academics and in conduct. Justin is a great example for his fellow students to follow.
6th Grade Math
Scott Morgan
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cup butter or margarine |
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medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/2 cups) |
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cup chopped onion |
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cups 1/2-inch cubes cornbread or soft bread |
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teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crumbled |
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teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
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teaspoon salt |
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teaspoon pepper |
Turkey
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whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen |
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tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled |
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tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves, crumbled |
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teaspoon salt |
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teaspoon pepper |
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cloves garlic, finely chopped |
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cup butter or margarine, melted |
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Heat oven to 325°F. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; remove from heat. In large bowl, mix celery mixture and remaining stuffing ingredients until well blended. |
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Stuff turkey just before roasting, not ahead of time. Fill wishbone area lightly with stuffing. Fasten neck skin to back with skewer. Fold wings across back with tips touching. Fill body cavity lightly. (Do not pack--stuffing will expand while cooking.) Tuck drumsticks under band of skin at tail, or tie together with heavy string, then tie to tail. |
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In small bowl, mix rosemary, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic; rub into turkey skin. Place turkey, breast side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Brush with 1/4 cup butter. Do not add water. Place meat thermometer in thickest part of inside thigh muscle so thermometer does not touch bone. |
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Roast uncovered 4 to 5 hours, brushing with pan juices every 30 minutes, until thermometer reads 180°F and juice of turkey is no longer pink when center of thigh is cut. Thermometer placed in center of stuffing will read 165°F when done. |
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Place foil loosely over turkey when it begins to turns golden. When turkey is two-thirds done, cut band of skin, or remove string or skewer holding legs. When turkey is done, place on warm platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand about 20 minutes for easiest carving. While turkey is standing, prepare Foolproof Gravy if desired. |
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To serve, garnish turkey with fresh herb sprigs, if desired. |
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 595 (Calories from Fat 325 ); Total Fat 36 g (Saturated Fat 10 g); Cholesterol 180 mg; Sodium 920 mg; Total Carbohydrate 21 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 48 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 14 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 12 %; Iron 18 % Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 6 Medium-Fat Meat |
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This day in History, November 9, 2007
Let's keep history alive for our students - Crayons to Careers
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1765: Parliament enacts the Stamp Act.
Learn more about the Stamp Act.
1772: French chemist Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier demonstrates that when sulfur or phosphorus burns, the gain in weight is due to its combination with air.
Learn more about Lavoisier.
1848: The Boston Female Medical School, the first medical school for women in the United States, opens in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about medical education.
1861: George B. McClellan becomes commander in chief of the Union army.
Learn more about George B. McClellan.
1936: Italian prime minister Benito Mussolini describes the alliance between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy as an "axis" running between Berlin and Rome.
Learn more about Mussolini.
1950: Charles Cooper, the first African-American player in the NBA, plays his first game for the Boston Celtics. |
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