LISD Donates Books for Bridge City
Submitted by Pattie Myers, Livingston High School, October 15, 2008
Livingston ISD - During Hurricane Ike, the elementary schools in Bridge City lost their library collections and with school starting back have a shortage of reading materials for their students. Over the past two weeks, Livingston ISD has been collecting books to donate to Bridge City to help them replenish their collection. Livingston ISD collected 1174 books to donate to Bridge City and National Honor Society membersNicole Sanders, John Salazar, Jesus Patino, Britney Ingle, Tiffany Blalock, Austin Summy, Alexis Riley, Adam Ghaemmaghami, Melanie Scott, Breanna Shuler, and Ben Lewis helped LHS Instructional Specialist Pattie Myers sort the books for delivery. 

“Sight Night” Places Focus On Giving This Halloween
Submitted by Paula Franklin, Livingston ISD GT Program, October 15, 2008
GT Program - This year, some Livingston kids will collect more than candy for Halloween.  They will help Give the Gift of Sight by gathering used prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses in our community.

Livingston students are participating in “Sight Night”, a project to collect used eyeglasses and sunglasses and deliver them to our local Lions Club so that the glasses can be recycled and delivered to people who cannot afford them.

Students in Paula Franklin’s class will decorate special containers with the “Sight Night” logo for collection of the glasses.  They will place the containers in the main office at each school campus, as well as in local businesses and churches.  Look for used prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses in every nook and cranny of your home.  Please drop them off wherever you find a special “Sight Night” drop off container.  Children’s glasses are especially in need, as they are in high demand but in short supply.  Whether the glasses are big or small, fashionably ‘in’ or ‘out’, your glasses could change how someone sees the world.The students will pick up the containers on October 31st  so please don’t wait!  Get your glasses to one of our “Sight Night” containers today! 

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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 - 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.

Algebra I Computer Lab
Submitted by Mary Miles, Livingston High School, October 15, 2008
LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL - Once a week the Algebra I students at Livingston High School have the opportunity to go to H301 computer lab and work on the Carnegie Learning Algebra Program.  This valuable learning tool is a reinforcement of the skills that they have learning in their Algebra class.  The feedback for the program has been very good thus far and the students really like the program and say it is very helpful in learning the exciting world of Algebra.

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.

Kindergartners Dine on Delicious Purple Dip
Submitted by Echo Young and Mary Smart, Pine Ridge Elementary, October 15, 2008
Pine Ridge Elementary - Ms Young's class at Pine Ridge Elementary School recently enjoyed watching red and blue make purple in their delicious dip prepared by Mary Smart, Deaf Ed instructor. The class was learning the letter Dd and enjoying a week of purple. Thank you, Ms. Smart, for sharing a healthy vegetable snack dipped in purple!

Sixth Grade Students Learn Checking
Submitted by Sherry Wilson, Livingston Junior High School, October 15, 2008
LIVINGSTON JUNIOR HIGH - Mrs. Wilson’s 6th Grade Pre-AP students are learning what it takes to live on their own.  During the first six weeks, students made posters that portrayed what their “dream” homes, cars, and jobs would be. Posters included everything from 8000 square foot homes to lavish Lamborghini’s.  Students were then given a budget based on the average salary of a Polk County resident. The students had a very hard time with the reality and the true costs associated with “living on their own”. From that part of the project, students then moved to the next phase which meant learning how to keep a checking account. 

On Monday, Mrs. Wilson’s students started learning the correct way to write checks, how to keep a check register, and how to reconcile their statements each month. These projects are important to the students because it is imperative that they see now what they need to earn just to have the lifestyle they (realistically) want, and to seriously think about what they need to do now to be able to earn the income they want for the rest of their lives.

A huge thanks goes out to Kari Parker and Melody Kellar from First State Bank in Livingston for donating the checking account workbooks to the students. The kids absolutely loved writing those checks!

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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

JH Volleyball Results - October 13
Submitted by Lauren Edmonds, LISD Athletics, October 15, 2008

8th Grade Green
The lady lions added another win to their record last night in Lufkin (25-14, 25-12).  The team displayed great serves and teamwork.  The ladies played at a much higher level than their opponent, which made for an easy victory.

8th Grade White
Once again the Lady Lions 8th grade white team was victorious.  Defeating Lufkin 25 to 15 and 25 to 20.  The Ladies played hard, Caitlin Warren, Shea Tomlinson, Alila Flores, and Kristine Newman played with good spirits, Destine Mathews, and Sommer Fleetwood had some powerful serves which lead the Lady Lions to the victory over Lufkin. All ladies played great...  Coach Cooper

7th Grade Green
Last night, the 7th grade lady lion volleyball Green team defeated Lufkin in two games, 25-12 and 25-19.  Kelsie Fuller’s powerful serves were too much for the other team and she served 15 consecutive points during the first game.  During the second game, Jordan Noble and Sabrina Rodriguez’s serves contributed to the win.  Overall, the team came together and played as one and each girl played with heart stepping up their passing and serving to bring home a win for the Lady lions.

7th Grade White
The girls lost in two games against Lufkin.  The girls are working better as a team but our efforts are not being rewarded because of our poor serving. We did have one player last night who earned us several points off her serves, Amber McCarthy, great job.  

The 7th and 8th grade green teams will be playing in the Lufkin tournament on Saturday.  The lady lions travel to New Caney, for their last road trip of the season, to face White Oak, next Monday.  The following Monday, they will face the Lufkin lady panthers again in the final game, which will be at home.

Tennis Photo Gallery
Submitted by LHS Publications, Livingston High School, October 15, 2008
The new Tennis Photo Gallery section is now on-line in the LISD Photo Gallery section.  We have some great pictures by Kelsey Newkham, LHS Journalism student of the match between Livingston and Beaumont Ozen. 

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Cross Country Photo Gallery
Submitted by LHS Publications, Livingston High School, October 15, 2008
The new Cross Country Photo Gallery section is now on-line in the LISD Photo Gallery section. Check out the pictures at the link below!

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

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