You do the Voting, We'll do the Math...
Submitted by Suzonna McFarlain, Livingston Junior High, November 4, 2008

LJH - Mrs. McFarlain's and Ms. Armstrong's classes participated in a mock election for President of the United States. In Ms. Armstrong's class students learned about the election process and even registered to vote. Last Thursday, those students along with Mrs. McFarlain's went to the polls to cast their vote. In Mrs. McFarlain's class, students will use the voter's numbers to practice percents and predictions. Elections Results : Obama - 65, McCain 76.

6th Graders build Great Wall of China Boxes
Submitted by Amy Shumake, Livingston Junior High, November 4, 2008

LJH - 6th graders in Mrs. Shumake's World Cultures classes have been busy researching interesting facts and customs of China. They worked very hard to creatively display their findings on boxes and presented the boxes in class. Topics such as: Ancient China, China Today, Chinese Holidays, and their favorite, Chinese Food were covered. The wall of boxes will be displayed by Mrs. Shumake's room at LJH. Please come by and learn an interesting fact or custom about the fourth largest country in the world!

Royal Brigade Band Travels to Contest
Submitted by David Powell, LHS Royal Brigade, November 4, 2008

LJH - On Saturday, November 8th, the LHS Royal Brigade will journey to Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS to compete in the Region 10 UIL Marching Contest.  This event was originally scheduled for October 18th, but Hurricane Ike had other ideas and it had to be rescheduled.  Bands from all classifications in Region 10 will be competing, except for the 3A and 5A schools.  Those schools had to perform and be rated before the Area competition on October 25,  so a preliminary contest was held for those schools.  The Royal Brigade is not as big or powerful as it once was, but while it is rebuilding, it is still producing quality performances.  The Brigade will march officially at 4:00pm in Bear Stadium, and will do their best to represent LHS and LISD in a positive manner.

Veteran's Day Celebration Planned
Submitted by CW2 Mark Lloyd, LHS JROTC, November 4, 2008

LHS - The Livingston High School JROTC Battalion will hold it's first annual Veteran's Day Ceremony on November 11, 2008. The program will start at 8:50 a.m. inthe high school auditorium. All veterans of the Livingston ISD are invited to attent this program.

Parent Orientation Held for Dyslexia Program
Submitted by Alvene Galloway, Livingston Junior High, November 4, 2008

LISD - On Tuesday evening, October 29, there was a Parent Orientation meeting for parents of students in the Dyslexia Program (grades 1-5) held in the Intermediate School cafeteria.  Ruth Dominy, Dyslexia teacher at Pine Ridge/Timber Creek, introduced the teachers and administrators who were present.  After a presentation about the Dyslexia Program and the allowable accommodations on the TAKS test, a discussion was led by Janice Farrar on how the dyslexic brain processes language.  The discussion focused on how the Scottish Rite Program addresses learning differences of students with dyslexic tendencies through multi-sensory instruction.  After enjoying pizza, the students demonstrated techniques/strategies used daily in class.

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Photo of the Week - November 3, 2008
Submitted by Marci Dickens, Livingston High School, November 3, 2008

LHS - Photo of the Week - Caitlan “Cat” O’Heeron, a Livingston High School Journalism student, took this picture of a very rusty nail for a project on finding beauty in “Old Things.” Caitlyn has a great eye for finding those photos that other photographers might have missed. Each week during the 2008/2009 school year, we will be focusing the photography work of a local student in the Roar and on our district website with our Photo of the Week program. You can also see our complete gallery of past winners on-line at our district website!

Seniors Order Cap and Gowns for Graduation
Submitted by Barbara Shaw, Livingston High School, November 3, 2008

LHS - Seniors received information last week in their Senior Meeting about Cap and Gown orders and Invitation orders. Students should have brought that information home over the weekend. The Balfour representatives will be taking orders during lunches on Thursday November 6, and Friday November 7th. A deposit of $80 is due at the time the order is placed.

Mock Election Results - Livingston High School
Submitted by Don Wills, Livingston High School, November 3, 2008

LHS - The results from the LHS mock election for president were as follows:

Sen. John McCain                      51.11%
Sen. Barack Obama                   42.47%
Bob Barr                                     4.5%
Others                                        4.67%

Over 900 students from LHS participated in the election process over 2 days at LHS. Many thanks from Mr. Willls’ US Government classes.

Hoodies are Here!
Submitted by Wendy Guthrie, Livingston Intermediate School PTO, October 30, 2008
LHS - Order your hoodie now we have them ready to deliver. All sizes from youth small to adult 3X. Only $18 each ($20 for 2X or 3X). Hoodies are grey with green and black print. Send your order to the Intermediate school or contact Wendy at 936-365-4865 or wguthrie@eastex.net .  Make checks payable to LIS PTO.