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  • Superintendent's Message: Balance & Homework Breaks
  • Board of Education News
  • Livingston Parents Learning Series: November Workshops
  • Halloween Photos
Superintendent News
A Message From Dr. Block:
Balance & Homework Breaks
Dear LPS Community:
As we begin the third month of the 2021-2022 school year, I could not be more proud of the
extraordinary efforts of our students and staff who have made the opening of this school year amazing, and have worked incredibly hard to transition us back to full time school. After last year, a year of hybrid learning and shifting schedules, we thought education could not get any harder, but we have now learned that building back the stamina of full days of in-person school is not easy...READ MORE.
Board of Education
Board of Education News
Election 2021
According to unofficial election results, as of Wednesday afternoon, incumbent Pam Chirls and newcomer Jenissa Arnette have won the two open seats on the Livingston Board of Education. 

Upcoming Meeting
The Livingston Board of Education is now holding hybrid public meetings. The next BOE meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (7PM). Registration for in-person attendance will be limited to the first 20 individuals who sign-up using THIS FORM.

Please note that the Board will continue to allow members of the public to participate virtually via webinar. The Zoom webinar link will be posted on the district website, www.livingston.org, on the day of the meeting. In addition, the public will still be able to view a livestream of the meeting on the district’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LivSchools.
Parent Matters
Parent Learning Series
From November 2021-April 2022, LPS is proud to present a series of FREE workshops to help parents/caregivers support their children's academic and social-emotional wellbeing. Programs scheduled for this month include English Language Learners (ELL) Parent Night and two workshops that focus on "Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home." Click below for more info!
Watch Parent Program
LPS parents were invited to a program about "Addictive and Compulsive Behaviors in Today's Adolescents" presented by Paul Lavella, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS of NJ Recovery & Wellness on October 20, 2021. A recording of the program can be viewed by clicking the link below.
District News
LPS Equity Team Update
Affinity Group Sign-Up
Livingston Public Schools’ Equity Goal seeks to improve the culture and community with LPS by enhancing inclusiveness, cultural awareness, anti-racism, and acceptance of individual differences through mandated curricular programming, extracurricular programming, and district operations. We are in the very early stages of our work and with each day we realize how much more we need to do in ensuring each of our students know they belong and are sure they are valued in our schools.

Click HERE to read more about the Equity Team's work and find out how members of our school community can participate in our newly forming Affinity Groups , which will meet approximately three times per year, will serve as an advisory group to the District Equity Team by offering their experiences, their voices, their interest in collaborating with us and their resources.
COVID-19 TESTING
Voluntary COVID-19 testing is now available to LPS staft, students and families every Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  BacktoWork Solutions offers the highest quality PCR testing available with a quick 24-48 hour turnaround. Click here to register for a quick Telemed Evaluation. Following the Telemed Evaluation you will be invited to schedule your COVID test. Testing location: Riker Hill Media Center.
School News
Halloween Photos
Back together... and in costume! Good times were had by all in Livingston Public Schools last week as students and staff got into the Halloween spirit!
Lancer Matters
NJSIAA Group 5 Sectional Tournament
The LHS Lancer Football Team will compete in the first round of the NJSIAA Group 5 Sectional Tournament this Friday, November 5, at 7 PM at Union High School, 2350 N. 3rd Street, Union, NJ. The LHS Marching Band will perform before the game.

Tickets Will be Available for purchase upon arrival.  
$4.00 For Adults
$2.00 For Students and Senior Citizens

Please note that no Conference Passes will be accepted for this event.  
College Counseling Corner
By LHS College Counselor Nicole Rothman
Follow me on Twitter (@LivHS_College) and Instagram (@livhs_college). The LHS College Counseling Website is another important place to find information, see updates, and contact me.
Staff News
Community Notes
Livingston Public Library
The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Visit its website to learn more about library news, departments, programs and services!
LACD After School Sports
The Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities (LACD) is pleased to announce that it is restarting its after school sports program on October 20, 2021!

The sports clinics will be available to children with special needs and will be held every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Monmouth Court Community Center, 26 Monmouth Court, Livingston, N.J. through May 18, 2022.

For more information, please call 973-970-4441 or visit www.facebook.com/lacdnj or www.livingstonnj.org/LACD.
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