Homecoming 2007 - Pregame Schedule
Submitted by Richard Scoggin, Livingston High School   

6:45      Teams exit the field
6:50      Homecoming Ceremonies
7:10      Teams may return to field
7:15      Coin Toss/Return to Regular Schedule

Homecoming Queen will be crowned after both bands perform at halftime.

Homecoming Dance Planned
Submitted by Marci Dickens, LHS Journalism Department
Livingston High School will be holding a Homecoming Dance on Friday, September 14, 2007. The dance will begin immediately following the football game and last until midnight. It will be held in the Livingston HS Cafeteria. The cost will be $5.00 per student and guest. Tickets will only be sold from Thursday, September 6 - Thursday, September 13 in the cafeteria at all lunches. No tickets may be purchased at the door. Any student enrolled in LHS is eligible to attend with a guest. Guests must be at least in the 9th grade and no older than 2007 graduates. Consessions and photographs will be available for purchase.       

Royal Brigade Trailer Upgrade
Submitted by David Powell, Livingston ISD Royal Brigade
For many years now, the LHS Royal Brigade has traveled to distant locations carrying their valuable and bulky equipment in a big trailer.  At one time, this trailer had the Lion head logo and name of the Royal Brigade emblazoned on the sides.  Over the past several years, weather and time had taken its toll on the outward appearance of the band trailer.  The paint had faded and much of the sign work had begun to fade and peel as well. 

The Livingston Band Boosters, who originally bought the trailer and donated it to LISD, decided that it was time to act.  The boosters arranged for body shop at Bounds Autoplex to sand and paint the trailer and the folks at LISD Transportation applied new logo decals replacing the old faded ones.  Once again, the Royal Brigade will be able arrive at any location, proudly announcing their presence. 

Thanks again to Bounds Autoplex, LISD Transportation and The Livingston Band Boosters!

Learning Computer Hardware in the Classroom
Submitted by Jennifer Johnson, Livingston High School
 

Students in Ms. Johnson’s computer classes are learning about computer hardware. The students learn to identify components such as the power supply, hard drive, CPU, motherboard, RAM and expansion cards. After learning the components, they actually see inside a computer to learn how all the parts are installed and how they work together.

Parents can check child's grades on the Web
Internet program allows for monitoring student's progress

Livingston's middle and high schools have a new Internet-based program that allows parents to track their child's grades and attendance as often as they like.

Parents can go to the Livingston ISD Web site, click on the "Grades from Home" link and then "VSI" prompts, and type in an assigned user name and password. They're then able to check out how well their child is doing in class ... or whether they made it there on time or at all.

"This is a really powerful tool to enhance the important relationship between parents and student success at school," said Livingston ISD Superintendent, Dr. Darrell Myers. "... It's a tremendous opportunity for parents to keep track of their child's achievement and attendance."

Christy Cross, Livingston Intermediate principal, described the VSI program as a "great communications tool," and says that many parents will be excited about the opportunity to keep a close track on their student’s progress. Livingston ISD parents will receive log-in information in their child’s first progress report of the school year which should be arriving in the mail soon.

You may also visit www.livingstonisd.com to find more information about the program. The website for on-line grade reporting is www.lisdstudentinfo.com. (*Note: Attendance reports for the first three weeks of school are reported by hand as opposed to computer, therefore attendance reports on-line may not reflect actual absences at this time.)

Polishing Measuring Skills… Sharpening Minds
Submitted by Steve Salley, Livingston Junior High School
      

This week, Science classes at LJH have been engaged in making metric measurements using scientific tools and equipment, learning the importance of making accurate observations, and problem solving using critical thinking skills and the scientific methods.

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Experiments and laboratory investigations have ranged from recording the temperature changes that occur during endothermic and exothermic reactions, to measuring the pH of unknown solutions using litmus paper and universal indicator paper, to hypothesizing and measuring the changes that occur in size, mass, volume, and density in a Gummy Bear placed in water overnight, and calculating the different densities of pennies made pre- and post 1983.  Students also melted post 1983 pennies to discover that they contain less than 10% copper with a zinc core of over 90% whereas older pennies contain over 90% copper.

Through hands-on experiences and challenging lessons, we are preparing tomorrow’s scientists and leaders at Livingston Junior High… where “Science is Fun!”

Teachers include Vicki Gudgel, Lisa Hansen, and Lauren Rasbury (6th grade); Beth Baker, Juanita James, and Robert Langthorn (7th grade); Michelle Brumley, Lauren Edmonds, and Steve Salley (8th grade).

First Grade Students Make ABC Hat Booklets
Submitted by Sue Ann McQueen, Pine Ridge Elementary

  

A is for alphabet hats, B is for baseball helmet, and C is for cowboy hat. Learning is fun at PRE. Students in Ms. McQueen's class display various styles of hats while study beginning sounds and creating ABC Hat booklets.

Sports Scores - LJH Volleyball
Submitted by Lauren Edmunds, LISD Athletics

Thursday, September 13, 2007
8th Grade Volleyball

GREEN TEAM                              
Game 1: 25-8
Game 2: 25-16                                             

The girls played excellent together, once again.  With two pre-district wins behind them, they are looking forward to starting district play next week.  Chelsea Timmons led the team with 17 total serves.  Every team member delivered excellent passes throughout the match. 

WHITE TEAM
Game 1: 25-17
Game 2: 25-23

Megan Vest led the team with 6 powerful serves and 4 awesome spikes.  Skyler Rue also added 4 hits.  Morgan Hugo, Kortni Wiegreffe, Samantha Burnett, and Sarah Kennedy carried the team with some outstanding serves.  Keoshea Wilson, Keanna Robinson, and Brittany Crow covered the court with strong teamwork.

CUBS TEAM
The girls will be playing in Huntington, Tuesday, September 18th.  The team scrimmaged the 7th grade last night in preparation for next week’s match-up with Huntington.

*The green and white teams will be playing at home, next Thursday, against Moorhead.  It will be their first district game.  Please come to support the lady lions.

LIVINGSTON LADY LIONS vs. Corrigan
7th Grade Volleyball
Thursday, September 13th, 2007

GREEN TEAM SCORES                                            WHITE TEAM SCORES
       1st Game 25-26                                                                1ST Game 25-10
       2nd Game 25-15                                                               2nd Game 25-12

GREEN TEAM
The Lady Cubs make it two in a row after defeating Lufkin 25-16 in the first fame and 25-15 in the second game. Randee Crawford, McKenzie Criddle & Abby Miksch were the top servers for the tea. Kylie Rice proved to be a clutch player by providing some great passes & hits towards the end of the second game. The team really showed heart & hustle in both games last night and are building a great team for the season.

WHITE TEAM
TOP SERVERS
1. Asley Ingle
2. Alila Flores
3. Rachell Johnson

PASSER / HUSTLERS
1. Sommer Fleetwood
2. Rachell Johnson
3. Kristina Newman
4. Lauren Sitton

Join the Lady Cubs Green & White teams here next week as they take on Moorhead. The White Team begins at 4:30 and the Green Team begins at 5:30.

Sports Scores - Lady Lions Volleyball
Submitted by Celsa McGauhey, LISD Athletics
The Varsity Lady Lions lost at home to the Willis Wildkats on Tuesday, September 11th.  The JV Lady Lions ladies came out struggling as well and lost their second district game. The Freshman Lady Lions won their first game against Willis.

Varsity Lady Lions v. Willis
7-25 (L), 14-25 (L), 15-25 (L)

JV Lady Lions v. Willis
12-25 (L), 19-25 (L)

Freshman Lady Lions v. Willis
19-25 (L), 19-25 (L)

The ladies play at home on Friday, September 14 versus Montgomery.  See you there!

Download Sports Schedules! (JH Cross Country Added!)
Schedules for all of LISD's many athletic programs are available now on www.livingstonisd.com. Decorate your classroom. Impress your friends. Whatever you can imagine, these fine looking schedules can help you with your decorating and calendar setting needs. Check the links to the left for the schedules!

Workers Needed for Sporting Events
LISD Athletics is looking for people to work the clock, book, and/or announce at volleyball, basketball, football, and softball games. If you are interested please contact Pennee Hall at phall@livingstonisd.com

Friday, September 14
ATH – V Lions football vs New Caney – home 7:30 p.m. Homecoming
ATH – V, JV, F Lions volleyball vs Montgomery – home 3:30 p.m. Homecoming
LHS – Progress reports
LHS – Pep Rally – Homecoming – activity schedule
LHS – Last day for discounted yearbook
LHS – Homecoming dance after football game until Midnight
LHS – Custodian Appreciation week
LJH – Custodian Appreciation week

Saturday, September 15
ATH – Lions Cross Country SFA University meet – Nacogdoches (Pecan Acres Park)

Monday, September 17
HS – FFA magazines sales

Tuesday, September 18
ATH – 8th G/W Lion football vs Montgomery – home – 5:00/6:30 p.m.
ATH – 7th W2/W1/G Lion football vs Montgomery – away – 4:00/5:00/6:30 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V Lady Lions volleyball vs Caney Creek – away – 4:30 p.m.
ATH – Lions tennis vs Brenham at Montgomery – 4:00 p.m.
HS – FFA magazines sales

Wednesday, September 19
HS – FFA magazines sales
HS – FFA Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – High School Auditorium
PRE – Progress reports
TCE – Progress reports
TCE – Green & White address booklet fundraiser through September 28

Thursday, September 20
ATH – JV Lion football vs Vidor – home – 6:30 p.m.
ATH – F Lion football vs Vidor – home – 5:00 p.m.
ATH – JH Lady Cubs volleyball vs Moorhead – home – 4:30 p.m.
ATH – Lions Cross Country – Willis Invitational – Willis (Misty Meadows camp)
HS – FFA magazines sales
HS – Counseling department – presentation for freshman from “Making It Count”
JH – Open house 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 21
ATH – JH Cross Country Willis Jr. Kat Invitational – Willis
ATH – V Lion football vs Vidor – away 7:30 p.m.
ATH – F, JV, V Lady Lions volleyball vs Waller – away – 4:30 p.m.
HS – FFA magazines sales

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