Makeup Not Necessary for Ike Bad Weather Days
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Communications Department, October 2, 2008

Livingston ISD - Livingston ISD has been informed that we will not need to make up the days missed due to Hurricane Ike. The Commissioner of Education for Texas will approve up to 10 days of waiver for Hurricanes and therefore we will not be required to use our bad weather days for this event. 

Scientists at Work
Submitted by TCE 2nd Grade Teachers, Timber Creek Elementary, October 2, 2008

Livingston – The 2nd graders at TCE have been thinking like scientists and acting like scientists.  Students learned that being a scientist can be difficult yet rewarding.  The students learned that scientists use tools to discover things from our past.  To practice being a scientist, students were given a tool (toothpick) and a search area (chocolate chip cookie) to dig up pieces from the past.  Many students were able to get whole pieces out of their search area. Students also worked through the scientific method with several experiments last week.  Students formed hypothesis about what would happen to pennies in vinegar and salt and then they began the experiment.  The students made observations over several days and then presented their results.  They concluded the week of being scientists by observing salt crystals and finger prints.  The students especially loved using the magnifying glass for their observations.

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VFW Donates Backpacks for Students
Submitted by Kay Waldrep, Timber Creek Elementary, October 2, 2008

Livingston – The VFW recently made a most needed and appreciated donation of backpacks to Timber Creek Elementary. Picture are Principal, Kyle Rice, Assistant Principal, Bobbe Dickerson, Jerri Burnett and Sherry Burnett, representing the VFW, and Counselor, Valarie Riley.

An Apple a Day
Submitted by Gayle Colburn, Timber Creek Elementary, October 2, 2008

Livingston –Mrs. Gayle Colburn's Kindergarten class has been learning about apples. The students counted their apples, arranged them by size, and graphed them by color. They also learned about John Chapman, nicknamed "Johnny Appleseed." He was born on September 26, 1774, in Leominster, Massachusetts. He set out to explore the wilderness to the west. He planted apple orchards with the pouch of seeds that he carried with him. When the pioneer families arrived, Johnny gave them young apple trees and apple seeds to start more apple orchards.



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Accelerated Readers Soar at Pine Ridge!
Submitted by Julie Ann Crown, Pine Ridge Elementary, October 2, 2008

Livingston – The Third Grade class of Pine Ridge Elementary is proud to announce that two third grade students have already met their first six weeks' Accelerated Reader goal! Caitlyn Westbrook in Miss Crown's class and Damien Reed in Mrs. Hoover's class were the first to achieve the required points this time. Caitlyn likes to read books about Junie B. Jones, and Damien likes a wide variety of books. Congratulations, and keep on reading!

Hanks is LHS Student Council Teacher of the Month
Submitted by LHS Student Council , Livingston High School, October 2, 2008

Livingston – The Livingston High School Student Council has started a new activity this year beginning this month. The Student Council is nominating and voting on Teacher of the Month and Student Council Member of the Month. Sheryl Hanks was selected as September’s Student Council Teacher of the Month for September. Council members presented a fruit basket and certificate to Mrs. Hanks on Thursday, September 25, 2008.

LHS UIL Practice Starts Monday
Submitted by Deana Evans, Livingston High School, October 2, 2008

Livingston –  Livingston High School UIL is beginning another year as they join a new district and hope to repeat their "District Champion" status in 2008/2009.  On Monday, October 6, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. in the library, students can begin signing up for teams with practices beginning later that afternoon.  This is going to be another amazing year for LHS UIL Academics!

College and Career Night - Monday, October 6
Submitted by LHS Counseling Department, Livingston High School, October 1, 2008

Livingston – Livingston High School will be hosting their annual "College and Career" Night on Monday, October 6, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:30 in both gymnasiums.  Students from all of Polk County are invited to attend to learn about colleges and various career opportunities. The following colleges have already confirmed their attendance in Monday's event:

Angelina College
Art Institute of Houston
Houston Baptist University
Lamar University
Navarro College
Panola College
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University ROTC
Suffolk University (Boston)
Sul Ross
Texas A&M
Texas A&M at Galveston
Texas Lutheran University
Texas State Technical College in Waco
Texas Weselyan
Texas Woman's University
U.S. Air Force Academy
University of Houston
University of North Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Tyler
University of the Incarnate Word
West Texas A&M

LHS offers PSAT/NMSQT to Juniors and Sophomores
Submitted by LHS Counselors, Livingston High School, September 30, 2008

Livingston - LHS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) to their Juniors and Sophomores on Wednesday, October 15. Students who are college-bound are encouraged to take this test. The Juniors take the test free while the sophomores will need to pay $13.00. Checks or money orders will need to be made out to LHS. This particular test does several things: it enables the students to get the "feel" of the actual SAT college entrance exam, students can earn scholarships and academic recognition, it gives feedback and tools students can use to improve their skills for the actual SAT tests, it helps students begin the college search process.

The high school is coordinating with The Continuum Learning Center to take a practice PSAT test and recieve suggestions on how to improve their scores. Ms. Jackson will cover the highlights of "Things to Know" before you take the test.

When the actual PSAT/NMSQT scores come back the counselors will schedule a time to share information with both parents and students.

For further information, please contact Karri McKissick (PSAT coordinator)at the LHS Counselors' office.

Cool Shades from LHS Publications
Submitted by Parents of Publications Students, Livingston High School, September 30, 2008

Livingston - Lion fans can keep cool, dry and show their support for the Lions with a Livingston Lions stadium umbrella. They may be purchased at the tailgate party, homecoming game or ordered from the journalism link on the school website for $20. All proceeds will help fund the pulications summer camp and scholarship.  Click here for an order form!

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LHS along with Continuum Learning Center Offers Mock PSAT
Submitted by LHS Counselores, Livingston High School, September 30, 2008

Livingston - Ms. Jackson from the Continuum Learning Center will be talking to Juniors about the PSAT test on Tuesday, September 30, during Social Studies classes. She will cover topics such as what to bring to the testing room, guessing vs. not guessing, differences between college entrance exams and TAKS testing, etc.

On Saturday, October 4, Ms. Jackson will be giving a Mock PSAT test to LHS students who have signed up for the PSAT at no charge to the students. She will distribute these results to the students on Thursday, October 9. These results can be used to prepare for the actual PSAT which is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15.

Get Your LHS Blankets from LHS Student Council
Submitted by Brenda Black, LHS Student Council, September 23, 2008

The LHS Student Council will be taking orders for the LHS blanket that is green, black, and white with the Livingston Lions Logo and 16 other logos representing 16 different school organizations. The blanket is a heavy woven blanket that should last for years. The cost of the blanket is $30.

LHS Student Council will be taking orders through Dec. 15th. Payment must be made at the time of the order. Checks are to be made out to LHS Student Council.

If you would like to see what it will look like, Mrs. Black has one that is already made in her room. Come by PB11 to check it out. The blanket is awesome! The Student Council will also be taking orders at the Oct. 4th football game as well.

Underclassmen School Portrait Re-Takes
Submitted by Marci Dickens, Livingston High School, September 22, 2008

Underclassmen school portraits will be re-taken on Thursday, October 30 from the beginning of school until lunch in the auditorium for those students who were absent or have moved in since the September 4th portraits were taken. Any students who wish to buy portrait packages must have payment with them that day.See the LHS Publications link on the school website for a copy of the price list for portraits.

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Athletic Rescheduling - Hurricane Ike
Submitted by Pennee Hall, Livingston ISD Athletics Department, October 2, 2008

Thursday, October 2, 2008
Cross Country               Livingston Meet                      3:00 p.m.              Matthews Park
HS Volleyball                 PNG at Livingston                  4:00 p.m.              V

Friday, October 3, 2008
HS Volleyball                Lumberton at Livingston        4:30, 5:30, 6:30   F, JV, V

Saturday, October 4, 2008
JH Volleyball                            Livingston at Tarkington Tournament                             7WG / 8WG
Varsity Football            Ozen at Livingston                 7:30 p.m.
Green Out, Tailgate Party, Mark Moseley Jersey Retirement Ceremony

Monday, October 6, 2008
JH Volleyball                         Dayton at Livingston             4:30 / 5:30                   7WG / 8WG
HS Varsity Volleyball               Livingston at LCM                                6:00 p.m.                      V

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
JH Football                             Dayton at Livingston             4:30 / 6:00                   8W / 8G
JH Football                              Livingston at Dayton                             4:30 / 6:00                    7W / 7G

Tuesday, October 7, 2008
HS Volleyball                           Livingston at Ozen                                4:30, 6:00, 7:30            9, JV, V

Thursday, October 9, 2008
HS Varsity Volleyball               Livingston at Nederland                        6:00 p.m.                      V
HS Football                              Livingston at PNG                                6:00                             JV
HS Football                            PNG at Livingston                             5:00 / 6:30                   9W / 9G

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 Livngston at Liberty    

Livingston Lions 2008 Football Magazine
Submitted by Karla Lewis, Livingston ISD Athletics Booster Club, September 22, 2008

Buy your 2008 Lion Football Magazine today. The magazine is in full color and has 56 glossy pages. This exciting book is great to save for scrapbooks, memorabilia, and has lots of ads, personal and business. As you read you will be able to ID your favorite Lion Varsity football players, along w/ band, Emerald Belles, Cheerleaders, Volleyball, and Cross Country as well as Girls basketball, FFA, LHS Choir and JROTC. All proceeds from sales support LHS and LJHS boys and girls athletic - all sports.  Magazines are $3 each.  E-mail klewis@livingstonisd.com, buy at football games, or come to room L512 at LHS to buy a copy.

Get Your "Green Out" Shirt Today
Submitted by Maribel Rowe, Livingston ISD Athletics Booster Club, September 22, 2008

The LISD Green Out Game/ Tailgate Party is Saturday, October 4, 2008. Get your Green Out Shirt today for $10 for most sizes. Available in Youth S,M,L and Adult S,M,L,XL,2X & 3X. Contact mrowe@livingstonisd.com or klewis@livingstonisd.com or come by LHS room L512. They will also be on sale at all home football games.

Proud Lion Parent Signs
Submitted by Karla Lewis, Livingston ISD Athletics Booster Club, September 22, 2008

If you have a son or daughter participating in a Livingston Jr. High or Livingston High School sport, you may purchase a Proud Lion Parent sign for your yard or home. They are $20 each. They have your child's name and sport number. Payment is due when ordering. Order forms available from klewis@livingstonisd.com, at home football games, or LHS room L512. If you would like a metal stake for your sign, they are $2. Proceeds benefit all boys and girls Livingston ISD sports.

The LIvingston ISD Calendar - October 2008

Thursday, October 2, 2008
ATH - Livingston Cross Country Meet, Pedigo Park
1:30 pm District Advisory Council Meeting, Livingston JH
5:00 pm EB-Rehearsal, Livingston HS
5:30 pm LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal, Livingston HS

Friday, October 3, 2008
End Of 6-Weeks
All Day - LHS - “Paint The Panthers”, Livingston HS
FFA - Member Luncheon, Livingston HS
4:30 pm ATH - FRE Volleyball Vs. Lumberton, Livingston HS
5:30 pm ATH - JV Volleyball Vs. Lumberton, Livingston HS
6:30 pm ATH - Varsity Volleyball Vs. Lumberton, Livingston HS

Saturday, October 4, 2008
All Day ATH - Junior High Volleyball - Tarkinton Tournament, Away
7:30 pm ATH - V Football Vs. Beaumont Ozen, Lion Stadium