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Livingston ISD - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 |
"Create your own momentum. You might be the one that writes the song, dreams the dream, or starts the revolution. Behind every great success, there was one person who believed and let the world know about their faith." -- Maya Angelou
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Former Principal and Teacher Brings HR Expertise to Livingston
Nikki Wilson is the latest edition to Livingston ISD’s strong staff of leaders
Story by Gregg Faith, LISD Public Information Officer
Livingston ISD – When the fall and spring job fair seasons begin, Livingston ISD will have a new face in the Human Resources office as Nikki Wilson, formerly of the Conroe Independent School District becomes the latest to join Superintendent Dr. Darrell Myer’s staff of highly qualified leaders.
Wilson, with thirteen years in education, has served as a Bi-lingual/ESL teacher, a Spanish teacher, a cheer-leading coach, Intermediate Assistant Principal, and a Campus Principal. She sees her strong educational career background as a definite plus in the world of school district Human Resources. “The school business is unlike any other, and in order to understand the complexities involved in state certifications, testing, and No Child Left Behind, it is useful to have a strong background in the classroom,” says Wilson.
Wilson, a native of Willis Texas, understands that finding quality teachers and retaining them are two major priorities for a small town district such as Livingston ISD. “Districts such as ours,” says Wilson, “do not have the luxury of a large job pool of teachers wanting to move out away from the city. We have a unique challenge in finding highly qualified teachers, growing our own local teachers, and finding ways to improve our work environment to make teachers want to stay in our local schools.”
Along with cultivating local talent, Wilson plans to begin right away building strong relationships with neighboring universities including Angelina College, Sam Houston State University and Stephen F. Austin. “We need to make sure that we have many candidates come through our schools as student teachers, study groups, and students gaining college credit through observation. The more opportunities for people to see the strong quality of our classrooms and our kids, the better the chance they will want to call Livingston ISD their home.”
Nikki knows the importance of cultivating students toward career goals, as she is currently raising her son Jordan, a star running back for Willis High School. She plans to work alongside local guidance counselors to speak with local graduates and find those future teachers before they leave to attend universities far from home. “We have a great district and strong leadership. I think any new educator would find LISD a perfect place to start and hopefully spend a majority of their career. I want our local seniors to realize that there are local job opportunities and chances to return back to a good job when they earn their degree.”
Wilson has close ties to the Livingston community with relatives throughout the area, and is happy to get the chance to gain some valuable experience and bring some of her exciting ideas to our community. “This district has been so welcoming during the first few weeks. I really like being a part of a place where you know everyone’s face and their strengths. I am excited we are going to take our Human Resources program to the next level and start to do the kinds of things that make a district one of the premier places to work. As our district motto says, our kids deserve the very best staff from Crayons to Careers”.
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Exciting Backpack Program at TCE
Submitted by Kay Buller, Timber Creek Elementary
TCE - Timber Creek Elementary School is excited about a program new to our area. The Backpack Program, sponsored by South East Texas Food Bank, is available to students enrolled in our school district that are experiencing a significant need for extra assistance by sending home a backpack filled with nutritious snacks to carry them through the weekend. Working together, we can all make a difference in the well-being of our children.
Left to right: Valarie Riley, Everlou Marsh, Grace Mathis, Program Development Specialist; Jamal, Kay Waldrep, Kyle Rice
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Junior High GT Begins Their History Adventure!!!
Submitted by Jennifer Dunson, Livingston Junior High
Livingston Junior High - Livingston Junior High GT students have begun the process of selecting topics for the National History Day competition. This is a year-long research project that begins with regionals in February and hopefully continues to state competition in May. The theme this year is "Conflict and Compromise". Preliminary topics include: Japanese Internment Camps, The Building of Lake Livingston, Jim Crow Laws, and The Cuban Missile Crisis.
JR High Band Plays at Ball Game!
Submitted by David Gudgel, Livingston Junior High
Livingston Junior High - The Symphonic and Concert bands joined together Monday. They played at the seventh grade football games. It was exciting for all the students and directors.
Monolog Madness
Submitted by Marion LeBlanc, Livingston Junior High
Livingston Junior High - LJH theatre arts students are performing monologs in class this week. Some of them are "GOING MAD" trying to memorize these monologs and some have already gone mad because not only do they have their monolog memorized, but they have several other monologs memorized and are begging to share them in class.
"It's definitely a case of Mad Pork Disease," says drama teacher Marion LeBlanc, "too many ham trying to steal the spotlight from their fellow performers." She adds, "I have seen it seen it happen several times before, but we will work through it."
The students are trying their best to not onlu memorize a monolog, but to also perform it as the character they are protraying. "I am especially impressed with the hard work of first, second, and sixth periods," says LeBlanc. "Good work!"
Building Keyboarding Skills at LJH
Submitted by Deana Evans, Livingston Junior High
Livingston Junior High - Learning to type by touch these days is NOT your "mamma's" typical keyboarding class. Students at LJH are learning the keys on the keyboard and improving their skills by using a combination of a keyboard cover called a Speedskin and the typing tutor, Microtype Pro.
After learning proper hand and sitting position, students instantly begin typing on the home row keys. After mastering the home row, students progress at their own pace learning two new keys on the keyboard per lesson. After 4 to 5 weeks of hard work and skill building, Mrs. Evans' Computer Applications students are ready to tackle the world of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
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Yearbook Staffers Attend Intensity Workshop
Submitted by Marci Dickens, Livingston High School
Livingston High School - Eleven Livingston High School yearbook staff members attended the Taylor Publishing Intensity Workshop on September 21-23 in Irving, Texas. Nationally known advisers and trainers worked with individual staffs from all over the nation to improve their publications.
The workshop focused on improving the design, photographs, writing and coverage ideas for the book currently being produced.
Students attending were:
Mindy Parrish and Gretchen Harris - Yearbook Editors-In-Chief Stephanie Murdock - Section Editor Cole Hermes - Photo Editor Adriana Celedon - Advertising Staff Brandi Martinez, Megan Barrow, Samantha Atchley, Amber Wetherell, Nathan Guthrie and Angel Saavedra - staff members |
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The Daily is hosting our Second Annual Cutest Costumed Kiddie Contest. Here are the rules for this year's competiion:
1) All entries must be ages 0-10.
2) All pictures must be taken last year or this year.
3) All entries must be related to an LISD employee.
Send entries by e-mail or school mail from September 20, 2007 - October 15, 2007.
Voting will take place on October 25, 2007.
Winners will be announced on October 31, 2007.
First Prize - A pumpkin full of candy
All contestants will receive a goody bag this year! :)
Start sending in pictures today!
(Make sure to include, child's name, age, and Parent/Grandparent)
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8th Grade Football Sweeps Moorehead
Submitted by Coaches; Jackson, Adams, Wheeler & Ellis
8th Grade White Team
The 1-1 8th Grade White Team faced off against Moorehead Tuesday night. Both teams came out strong defensively, as the first quarter ended with no score. The second quarter started off big for the Lions, as a long drive concluded with a 6-yard touchdown run from fullback Blake Engle. The Lions went in to halftime leading 6-0. In the third quarter, halfback Kyle Neal put together several rushes for long yardage and capped off another Lion drive with a 4-yard touchdown run. Tailback Brad Lewis added the conversion. The Lion defense never looked back, and consistently denied Moorhead of the End Zone. The Lions improved to 2-1 with the 13-0 victory. Standouts this week were Ty Duff, Kyle Neal, Bryant McClendon, Blake Engle, Tony Briggs, Ben Ogletree, Trent Ramsey, Deniel Goodman, and Brice Lamach. The 8th Grade White Team returns to the field October 9th, vs. Brabham.
8th Grade Green Team
The 8th Grade Green Team improved to 3-0 Tuesday night with a punishing victory over Moorhead. The first quarter was again quite, as both teams failed to put points on the board. The Lions quickly turned the game around in the second quarter ended a long Lion drive with a touchdown run by Antonio White. The Lions added the conversion to go up 7-0. Again in the second, a great block by wide receiver Cassity Land set Antonio White up for a touchdown run of over 70 yards. Fullback Blayne Elster added the conversion to put the Lions up 14-0 at the half. The third quarter started off with a bang as the Lion Kick Return man Antonio White, with great blocking, returned the kickoff for a touchdown. Halfback DeVon Barnes added the conversion to put the Lions up 21-0. The score would stay 21-0 thanks to an impressive outing by the Lion defense, which for the second consecutive week, kept their opponent off of the scoreboard. Line Standouts were Antonio White, Cassity Land, L!
evi Stanley, Blayne Elster, Kenneth Wilson, DeVon Barnes, Benny Oguin, and Bridge Bount. The Lions will attempt a repeat performance on October 9th, vs. Brabham.
Lion Notes - Football - September 20-21, 2007
Freshman vs. Vidor
The Green and White teams traveled to Vidor this past Thursday. The White team took their first victory of the year by defeating the Pirates 8-6. Anthony Franklin rumbled in for the touchdown and also scored the two point conversion. The Green team fought valiantly in a close loss to the Pirates. Their final was 22-20. The Freshman teams take the field against the Willis Wildcats on Thursday October 4th in Willis.
Junior Varsity Vs. Vidor
The JV team faced off against the Vidor Pirates in “The Jungle”. They kept their heads up in a 20-8 loss.
Varsity vs. Vidor
The mighty Lions closed out non-district play in fine fashion Friday night. After a slow first half against the Vidor Pirates, the Lions roared to life in the second half starting with a monster special team hit by DE Carlos Moreno. The Lions scored two touchdowns and a field goal after the break. The offense generated 250 yards on the ground. QB Dustin Harris had 69 yards on 9 carries with a touchdown. RB Stacy Randolph went over the century mark with 115 yards on 12 carries with a touchdown. RB Keaton Parker also scored on the ground. K Drew Nelson added two PAT’s and a field goal. The Lion defense surrendered a field goal in the first half and then shut the door for the rest of the night. LB Isaac Crawford led the way on defense with 13 solo tackles and 8 assists. DE BJ McGowen and DE Carlos Moreno both recorded sacks. The 22-6 final was not even that close. The Lions start district play on Oct. 5th in Willis.
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Five-day forecast
Tomorrow
Sep 27
PM Thunderstorms
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Friday
Sep 28
Clear
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Saturday
Sep 29
Clear
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Sunday
Sep 30
PM Rain
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Monday
Oct 01
Clear
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Wednesday, September 26
LHS – See you at the pole
INT – Mission food drive begins
INT – See you at the pole
TCE – G & W address booklet fundraiser
Thursday, September 27
TCE – G & W address booklet fundraiser
Friday, September 28
LJH – Crime stoppers back to school dance 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
TCE – G & W address booklet fundraiser
Saturday, September 29
LHS – Region 1st audition
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LISD Star Students
Great Behavior in the Classroom - September 27, 2007
Livingston High School
Donavan Hipps is one of those incredible young people who is self motivated. He is always present, always on time, and always on task. He is a joy to work with.
Challenger/senior
Lois Liddle
Livingston Junior High
Reece Whitt is an outstanding student and individual. He is dedicated and perseveres through any science challenge I have for him with a smile. He is a leader amongst his peers. I am extremely proud of
the young man he is and is becoming each new learning day.
Sixth grade science
Vicki Gudgel
Pine Ridge Elementary
Abigail Gennuso is a star student because she defines exactly what a Star Student should be. She is always eager to learn new things. She extends her learning to everyday situations. Abigail is both on task and mannerly to others in her schoolday.
Third Grade Math
Margie Nelson
Click Here to Submit a Star Student!
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| 1 1/4 |
cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour |
| 2 |
tablespoons sugar |
| 1/4 |
teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 |
cup firm butter or margarine, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
| 3 |
tablespoons cold water |
| 1/4 |
teaspoon vanilla |
Filling
| 1/2 |
cup sugar |
| 3 |
tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour |
| 4 |
cups chopped peeled apples (4 medium) |
| 1 |
tablespoon sugar |
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teaspoon ground cinnamon |
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cup caramel topping |
Direction
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In medium bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. In small bowl, mix water and vanilla; sprinkle over flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and dough almost cleans side of bowl (up to 1 tablespoon more water can be added if necessary). |
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Gather dough into a ball; shape into flattened 5-inch round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. |
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Heat oven to 400°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into 12-inch round. Place on ungreased large cookie sheet. |
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In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons flour. Stir in apples until coated. Mound apple mixture on center of dough round to within 2 inches of edge. Fold edge of dough over apple mixture; crimp edge of dough slightly. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over apples and dough. |
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Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cut into wedges. Serve warm drizzled with caramel topping. |
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 405 (Calories from Fat 110 ); Total Fat 12 g (Saturated Fat 7 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 290 mg; Total Carbohydrate 71 g (Dietary Fiber 2 g); Protein 3 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 2 %; Calcium 2 %; Iron 6 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 4 Fruit; 2 Fat |
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Joke of the Day
Make a student laugh today - September 27, 2007
How do you make a bandstand?
Take away their chairs!
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This day in History, September 27
Let's keep history alive for our students
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311 W. Milam
Livingston , TX . 77351 Gregg Faith, Public Information Officer
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