LISD to take Action on Forged Governmental Documents
Submitted by Diana Kelm, Livingston ISD Deputy Superintendent, October 14, 2008
Livingston -   LISD is experiencing problems with forged or tampered medical (doctor and dental), court, and governmental documents that have been presented by students and parents for attendance or enrollment purposes. Tampering with these documents is against the law and Forgery to Defraud or Harm of Another is a Class “A” misdemeanor offense.

LISD confirms all documents that appear to be altered and will investigate these documents thoroughly. Please be aware that this is a serious violation and charges can be filed in cases of forgery and altering of governmental documents.

Guidelines for Homecoming Mums
Submitted by Diana Kelm, Livingston ISD Deputy Superintendent, October 14, 2008
Livingston - All homecoming mums must be worn to school and cannot be delivered by a florist.   Also, please tape any bells that are on the mum before the beginning of first period on Friday.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

LHS Fundraisers Due 10/16/08
Submitted by Wendy Guthrie, Livingston High School PTO, October 14, 2008
LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL - LHS fundraisers due Thursday 10/16 during lunch. Money and orders due, anyone earning a homework pass will receive it when their order is turned in. First day to turn in orders would be Wednesday 10/15 and absolute last day to turn in is Friday 10/17 at lunch. Please do not turn orders in to teachers. Orders must be turned in to PTO during lunches.

LHS Homecoming Dance Friday Night
Submitted by Wendy Guthrie, Livingston High School PTO, October 14, 2008
LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL - LHS will be hosting a Homecoming dance that is semi formal on Friday 10/17 from 9 pm - 12 am at the high school cafeteria. Tickets are $5.00. For sale during lunches all this week and at the door.

Be Our First Hometown Couch Potato!
Submitted by Beverly Colvin, LHS Emerald Belles, October 14, 2008
LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL - How would you like to watch the Lions Homecoming game on the field?  That's right!  The winner of our "Couch Potato" raffle will sit on a couch on the field during the game.  The winner will also recieve a free Lions t-shirt and all the coke and popcorn they can handle.  Raffle tickets can be purchased for $2.00 each from any Emerald Belle Drill Team member and all proceeds will go toward the Emerald Belles Competition this Spring at Seaworld.

COME ON LION FANS.....HAVE FUN AND SUPPORT THE BELLES TOO!!

Getting the Drop on Physics!
Submitted by Kathy Bryan, Livingston High School, October 14, 2008
LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL - Mrs. Bryan's Pre-AP Physics class has an assignment to design and create a container in which an uncooked egg could be dropped from a height of approximately 15 meters--without breaking, of course! The actual drop will occur on Thursday, October 16. SHECO has graciously offered the use of one of their trucks, so the containers can be dropped from the bucket. What fun!

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 13, 14,15,17 at 7:00 pm and November 16, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Tickets $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door.

Fire Safety Week Ends in a Blaze!
Submitted by Barbara Waters, Timber Creek Elementary, October 14, 2008
Timber Creek Elementary – Students ended their week of Fire Safety emphasis during PE class with a “Fireman’s Obstacle Course”.  This course had students crawling under smoke, jumping out windows, racing to a fire with their water hoses, rescuing trapped infants in a burning building, climbing ladders and calling “911” to give important information to the police.  At 10:10 a.m. Friday, the whole campus was tested with an actual fire drill.  They showed a commendable performance in being prepared.  Who knows how many will seek an actual career in fire fighting?

  Click here to view the Photo Gallery!

Game Changes for LJH Football
Submitted by Deanna Hess, LISD Athletics, October 13, 2008

Inter-mural games on Tues. Oct. 14th and Weds. Oct. 15th have been cancelled as coaches were able to find an opponent for this week.  Revised schedule for this week is:

Thurs., Oct. 16        7th Green       at Cold Springs         5:00
                                   8th White       at Cold Springs         6:15
                                   8th Green       at Cold Springs         7:30

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

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

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