Nerds Rule! Nerd Day at Livingston High School
Photos by Brenda Black, LHS and Kelsey Newkham from LHS Publications
Livingston - Friday, October 10, 2008 was "Outsmart PNG!" day at Livingston High School and the nerds were out in force.  The pep rally definitely had a theme of pocket protectors and glasses as you can see in the gallery below.

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Egg Photo Project
Submitted by Marci Dickens, LHS Publications, October 10, 2008
The Livingston High School Journalism Department completed a Photography project that included some very fragile subjects. Photographing white objects can be a very difficult task, but the amazing results of this "Egg" Photography project from LHS Photojournalism can be seen in the gallery below.

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New Football Photo Gallery
Photos by the LHS Publications and Yearbook Staff
Livingston - LHS Publications students have been working hard to photograph all of the hard-hitting action from the football season.  Throughout the season, the latest pictures will be available in the Football Photo Gallery on-line!

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Volleyball Photo Gallery
Photos by the LHS Publications and Yearbook Staff
Livingston - The Livingston ISD Volleyball teams are smashing it to the competition. Follow all of the action in the 2008/2009 Volleyball Photo Gallery.

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Photo of the Week - October 10, 2008
Submitted by Marci Dickens, LHS Publications, October 10, 2008
Livingston - Photo of the Week - Tanner Burks, an LHS Photographer earns the honor of “Photo of the Week” for this shot taken at an LHS Football game. The Photo is of #21 – Blake Engle tackling a New Caney player as #8 – Colby deVillenueve looks on. 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.

TAKS Retest Dates Announced for LHS Students
Submitted by Pattie Myers, Livingston High School, October 9, 2008
Livingston High School - TAKS retakes for seniors and for out of school students are as follows:

Oct. 21 – ELA
Oct. 22 – Math
Oct. 23 – Science
Oct. 24 – Social Studies

Students need to arrive at school before 8:00 the day of testing. Study guides are available during to school year from one of the instructional specialist.

The following website allows students to take on-line released TAKS TESTS.  This is a great way to practice and study for the test because the computer gives you instant results.  www.tea.state.tx.us
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            Most Popular Information
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            On-line Interactive Released TAKS Tests
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            Select Grade 11 – ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies
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            Score Test (10 seconds for results)

If you did not attend LHS during the 2007- 2008 school year, you must register on-line at https://k12testing.tx.ncspearson.com/taksoos/ or – call 1-800-252-9186.

The Little Shop of Horrors
Submitted by Lisa Henderson, Livingston High School, October 8, 2008
Livingston - Come see the outrageous musical "The Little Shop of Horrors"!!! It will be a night of fun for the whole family!!! Tickets will be available from Lisa Henderson at LHS and at Shrimpboat Manny's starting Halloween weekend!  The show will be presented on November 20, 21,22 at 7:00 pm and November 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Tickets $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.

LISD - Student Handbook Addendum
Submitted by Diana Kelm, Livingston ISD Deputy Superintendent, October 10, 2008

Livingston - The following statements were inadvertently omitted from the LISD PK-5th and 6th -12th Grade Student Handbooks for the 2008-2009 school year:

Doctor’s Note After An absence for Illness:
When a student’s absence for personal illness is three (3) or more consecutive days, the student shall present a statement from a physician or health clinic verifying the illness or other condition in order for the student to receive an excused absence.

Attendance Notification Letters:
Letters regarding attendance are sent to parents/guardians when their child reaches three, five, and eight absences. These letters are sent regardless whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Beginning with absence eight (8), all requests for an excused absence must be accompanied by a signed letter, note, or form from a doctor, dentist, or other licensed medical practitioner within three (3) days of the student’s return to school. The absence will be considered unexcused without the documentation.

The following statements were inadvertently omitted from the LISD PK-5th Grade Student Handbook for the 2008-2009 school year:

Perfect Attendance Awards:
Perfect Attendance awards will be based on the student attending the full school day. In order to receive a perfect attendance award, a student may not have more than five (5) unexcused tardies or early checkouts. All doctor’s notes are excused.

Tardies or Early Checkouts:
If a student has eight (8) late tardies or early checkouts, he/she will be assigned to Saturday school. A late tardy is an arrival time after 8:15 am. A doctor’s note is excused and the student will not be required to make up that time.

LISD - Early Release on October 31, 2008
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Communications Department, October 8, 2008

Livingston ISD - On Friday, October 31, 2008, Livingston ISD Schools will release early as local staff members participate in an afternoon or Professional Development.  The students will be released at the following times:

Pine Ridge, Timber Creek and Livingston Intermediate School
12:45 p.m.

Livingston Junior High and Livingston High School
1:00 p.m.

Vowel Zoo
Submitted by Lindsay Forsman, Pine Ridge Elementary, October 10, 2008
Pine Ridge Elementary - Second grade students in Mrs. Forsman's class have been learning about short and long vowels. We concluded our unit by playing vowel zoo in partners. Students did a great job of remembering which vowels said their own name and which vowels made short, funny sounds.

Hue Knew? The Power of the Sun
Submitted by Hattie Criswell, Pine Ridge Elementary, October 10, 2008
Pine Ridge Elementary - Mrs. Criswell’s third grade classes have been studying about the solar system and the sun.  To observe the “power” of the sun, we created bead bracelets with UV detecting beads.  Students were surprised when the white beads changed colors in the sunlight.

NJHS Goes Green
Submitted by Elaine Wood, Livingston Junior High School, October 10, 2008
LIVINGSTON JUNIOR HIGH - Members of the Livingston JH NJHS are in the planning stages of developing and coordinating a recycling program for our district and community. Our student leaders are concerned and have an interest in what their lives will be like as adults, and for their children. If anyone has ideas big or small that would help in the implementation of a recycling program please send an email to ewood@livingstonisd.com. Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 3:45 in the LJH Library.

Sharks Show Great Citizenship
Submitted by Michelle Casas, Livingston Intermediate School, October 10, 2008
Livingston Intermediate School - This week the Shark Team participated in the L.I.S.D. book drive for Bridge City Schools.The Bridge City School was damaged during Hurricane and Ike and lost many of their children's books. The students were asked to go home, look through their books that they finished reading and willing to donate to the school in need. The response was great. These students brought books everyday with a smile on their face. Earlier this year, the Sharks learned what it meant to be a good citizen, and this week they had a chance to show great citizenship.

The 8th grade Cub volleyball team also played at Corrigan.  The Lady Lions won 2 out of 3 games to win the match.  Victoria Brooks contributed to the win with 10 straight serves.  She finished the match with 15 points.  Angel Young and Shelby Gann served 8 points each.  Madison Hipps also aided with 5 points.

Current Athletics Calendar Information
Submitted by Pennee Hall, LISD Athletics, October 9, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008               
HS Varsity Volleyball, Livingston at Nederland, 6:00 p.m.,V
HS Tennis, Ozen at Livingston                            
HS Football, PNG at Livingston, 4:30 / 6:00 / 7:30, 9W / 9G / JV

Friday, October 10, 2008
HS Volleyball, Livingston at PNG, 4:30, 4:30, 6, V, JV, 9
Varsity Football, Livingston at PN-G, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 11, 2008
CC, Livingston at Liberty    

Monday, October 13, 2008
JH Volleyball, Livingston at Lufkin, 4:30 / 5:30, 7WG / 8WG

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
HS Volleyball, LC-M at Livingston, 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30, 9, JV, V
JH Football, Livingston at BH                                  

Thursday, October 16, 2008
HS Varsity Volleyball, Livingston at Central, 6:00 p.m., V
HS Football, Livingston at LC-M, JV
HS Football, LC-M at Livingston, 9W / 9G

Friday, October 17, 2008 
HS Varsity Football, LC-M at Livingston, 7:30 p.m., V
HS Volleyball, Nederland at Livingston, 4:30, V, JV, 9

Saturday, October 18, 2008
CC, Livingston at Lufkin
JH Volleyball, Livingston at Lufkin Tournament, 7 / 8

Beginning Monday, October 20 all events should be back as scheduled.

The LIvingston ISD Calendar - October 2008
See above for all Sports Calendar Items

Monday, October 13, 2008
PRE - PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser (All week)
4:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LIS
5:30 pm - LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal at LHS
ATH - JH Volleyball, Livingston at Lufkin, 4:30 / 5:30, 7WG / 8WG

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
4:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LIS
4:00 pm - FFA - Cattle Tag-in (goats & Lambs), Fairgrounds
5:30 pm - LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal at LHS
ATH - HS Volleyball, LC-M at Livingston, 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30, 9, JV, V
ATH - JH Football, Livingston at BH             

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
PRE - School Pictures
4:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LIS
6:00 pm - FFA – Meeting, at LHS

Thursday, October 16, 2008
5:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LHS
5:30 pm - LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal, at LHS
ATH - HS Varsity Volleyball, Livingston at Central, 6:00 p.m., V
ATH - HS Football, Livingston at LC-M, JV
ATH - HS Football, LC-M at Livingston, 9W / 9G

Friday, October 17, 2008
LHS - "Hunt The Bears" Pep Rally
ATH - HS Varsity Football, LC-M at Livingston, 7:30 p.m., V
ATH - HS Volleyball, Nederland at Livingston, 4:30, V, JV, 9

Saturday, October 18, 2008
JH - All-Region Choir Audition at Kountze HS
ATH - CC, Livingston at Lufkin
ATH - JH Volleyball, Livingston at Lufkin Tournament, 7 / 8