September Pine Ridge PAL Winners
Submitted by Marie Holder, Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary School is proud to announce our PAL winners for September.  These students were chosen to be recipients of the “Principals’ Award for Leadership”, a monthly recognition based on leadership skills, citizenship, manners, kindness, responsibility, and making good choices.  Kindergarten PALS spent an afternoon with the principal and assistant principal enjoying a special book, along with a snack.  First through third grade PALS were treated to lunch with Dr. Sewell and Mrs. Holder.  What a treat for the principals to spend time with students who demonstrate good decision making!

Kindergarten:               
Jack Pedigo,Corinn Crow, Kole Eaton, Alison Hensley, Alexis Machuca, Ashley Saenz, Zachary McDaniel       
Cheyenne Redden

First Grade:                 
David McNiel, Broch Holmes, Zavalla Huggins, Gabriel Stanford, Robert Jones, Sendy Rodriguez, Vanessa Baldobino
Zane Pixley

Second Grade:            
Zachary Bounds, Lauren Lewis, Nicholas Arredondo, Maria Damian, Ryan Singleton, Tristan Blanton, Emma Burns
C. J. Knighton

Third Grade:                
Samantha Webb, Bailey McClain, Isaiah Isbell, Abigail Gennuso, Breanna Potts, Caitlyn Fisher, Kati Goodman
MacKenzie Moore

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Wild About Being Drug Free!
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
First Graders at Pine Ridge Elementary displayed their spirit and dedication to be WILD ABOUT BEING DRUG FREE on Tuesday, October 23, by bringing their favorite stuff animal to school.

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Sink Those Germs! Wash those Hands!
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
Mrs. Bush's First Graders at Pine Ridge Elementary are proud to be DRUG FREE by emphasising the need for cleanliness and keeping your hands washed.

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Estimation Station
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
Mrs. Hester's First Grade class at Pine Ridge Elementary is one of the many classes estimating the amount of cups necessary to send a Drug Free message to the community.

Resting and Reading
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
Red Ribbon Week consists of a variety of activities throughout the schools with an emphasis on being drug free and promoting healthy habits such as plenty of rest.  Ms. McQueen's First Graders rest on a rug while enjoying a book and having their favorite stuffed animals in tow.

Kindergartners Eat "Soup from a Stone -- Fancy That!"
Submitted by Echo Young, Pine Ridge Elementary
Ms. Echo Young's Kindergarten students enjoyed learning the hissing sound of letter s. They blended letters together to read words with s but, best of all, they ate Stone Soup on Friday! They helped read the story and added the ingredients as they read! "Soup from a stone! Fancy that!"

If You're Drug Free - Wear Red!
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary
If you're drug free, wear red! If you're drug free, wear red!  As you can see, we are all drug free so First Graders at PRE wear red!  To the tune of "If you're happy and you know it."

Making Good Choices
Submitted by Kevin Hendrix, Pine Ridge Elementary
Nancy Burks Worcester and her puppet children, Lilly, Waco, Larry, Begonia and Charlotte visited Pine Ridge Elementary with a message about choices.  Nancy and her crew talked with the students about making good choices, using good hygiene and choosing not to drink alcohol or do drugs.  Students as well as teachers enjoyed the presentation with plenty of laughter swirling around the gym.”

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Royal Brigade is "Excellent"
Submitted by David Powell, Royal Brigade Director
The Livingston High School Royal Brigade has had a banner marching season thus far. On October 20, for the second consecutive Saturday, the LHS Royal Brigade traveled to a marching competition, and for the second time received a rating of Excellent.  In the UIL ratings schedule, the best rating available is Superior, and the Royal Brigade was hoping to reach that goal and continue on to the Area competition.  Livingston High School has been to that level before, and it has remained one of the goals set by the band every other year.

While still working for those high standards, the band has regularly earned ratings of Excellent.  This rating is the mark of an above average program, which solidly exemplifies the standard of excellence we seek.

The Royal Brigade has experienced many changes in the past few years, and is experiencing a period of rebuilding, but the level of performance has not been neglected.  Each Friday, fans are provided with an enjoyable halftime show, and the Royal Brigade always represents LHS in the best possible manner.  “We will continue to provide a quality arts education to students in LISD, “ says Director David Powell, “and will also continue to strive for the highest achievements.”

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Belles Provide Lunch for Band
Submitted by Judy Powell, Livingston High School
The Emerald Belles showed their appreciation to the Royal Brigade band by providing lunch for them before they left for contest on Saturday October 20.  According to Mrs. Jami Alexander, Belle director, "We could not do what we do without the awesome support of Mr. David Powell, his staff and the entire band.  We wish them all the best and we wanted to show them how much we appreciate all they do for us and LHS".  Band members boarded the buses with full stomachs, ready to represent LHS with pride.

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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.

Football Scores - Junior High
Submitted by Junior High Coaches, LJH

8th Grade White Team
Last Night, the Lions took on Moorehead for the second time this year, and for the second time this year, came out on top. The Lion offense scored first when Brad Lewis put the Lions on top. The Lions never looked back, as Linebacker Blake Engle returned a fumble for a touchdown to give the Lions some breathing room. Bryant McClendon added the conversion. The Lion defense completed their second shut out in a row, as the Lions came out victorious 13-0. The Lions improved to 5-1.

8th Grade Green Team
The Lions improved to 4-2 last night in Moorehead in a very exciting game. The Lion offense was on fire last night with huge contributions from several players. The defense stood strong not allowing any points and scoring six of their own, as the offense added a few points to the board as well. Lion standouts were DeVon Barnes, Cassity Land, Devante Mays, Blayne Elster, Bridge Blount, Dakerrian Wyatt, Josh Saybe. Ken Rue also made some impressive plays on kickoff and defense. The Lions improved to 4-2 on the season with the 50-0 victory over Moorehead.

7th Grade White Team
The 7th grade white team had their toughest game yet. The Lions were trailing 6-0 late in the game when Willie King scored in the 4th quarter on a 30-yard run. With the game on the line the lions punched it in for the extra point. The 7-6 victory improves the Lions record to 5-1.

7th Grade Green Team
The Lions improved to 5-1 Monday night against Moorehead. The game was a battle of defenses. The lone score came off of a fumble recovery for a touchdown by Chevoski Collins. The final score was 6-0.

Football Scores - Lions Vs. Huntsville
Submitted by LISD Athletics Program

Wednesday, October 24 - Red Ribbon Week
LHS – Red ribbon week-War on drugs – wear camo
LJH – Red ribbon week-Put on your thinking cap..place a cap on drugs (wear your favorite hat)
INT – Red ribbon week-Too bright for drugs – wear sunglasses
PRE – Red ribbon week - wear red
PRE – Nana Puddin’ 8:00 & 9:00 a.m.
TCE – Red Ribbon week-Twinsday – pick a friend to dress alike
TCE – Annual Food drive

Thursday, October 25 - Red Ribbon Week
ATH – JH Lady lions volleyball vs Lynn Lucas – home – 4:30 white/5:30 p.m. green
ATH – JV Lions football vs Brenham – away – 5:30 p.m.
ATH – F Lions football vs Brenham – home – 5:00 white/6:30 p.m. green
ATH – Cross country – district meet – Montgomery
LHS – Red ribbon week-Hats off to drugs – wear hats
LJH – Drugs make you crazy-crazy hair day, mix match clothes
INT – Red ribbon week-Team up against drugs – wear a sports jersey
PRE – Red ribbon week-Join the fight against drugs.  Students may wear camouflage.
TCE – Red Ribbon week-Tie up Drugs – wear your craziest ties to school
TCE – Annual Food drive

Friday, October 26 - Red Ribbon Week
ATH – V Lions football vs Brenham – home – 7:30 p.m.
ATH – Lions tennis – Regionals – Friendswood
LHS – Red ribbon week-Speak out – spirit day
LJH – Red ribbon week- Don’t sweat it, team up against drugs (wear sweats or your favorite jersey)
INT –  Red ribbon week-Sock it to drugs – wear wild and crazy socks
PRE – Red ribbon week-Sock it to Drugs.  Annual 50’s day sock hop
TCE – Red Ribbon week-50’s day – Too Cool to do Drugs
TCE – Green & White 50’s day photos
TCE – Deadline for Green & White art fund raiser
TCE – Annual Food drive

Saturday, October 27 - Red Ribbon Week
ATH – Lions tennis – Regionals - Friendswood
LJH – Halloween dance – 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

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Pizza Pot Pies Cooking with the LISD family! - October 24, 2007 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 480 (Calories from Fat 235 ); Total Fat 28 g (Saturated Fat 11 g); Cholesterol 80 mg; Sodium 900 mg; Total Carbohydrate 27 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 32 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 14 %; Vitamin C 10 %; Calcium 28 %; Iron 20 % Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 4 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat