Story Submitted by Mairelyn Moffett, Livingston High School
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
LISD –The LHS Spanish Club is planning a trip to Costa Rica in June 2010. The club would like to be able to provide this amazing opportunity to all its members by raising funds with the help of our community.Some of the benefits of travel abroad include:
Students’ motivation to acquire the Spanish language. Provide real life experiences with the Hispanic culture. Enrichment of the classroom experience. Experiences leading to becoming life-long learners as mentioned in our TEKS. Making connections with the outside world. The purpose of the Spanish Club at Livingston High School is to enhance our knowledge of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. This club is open to any student interested in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Enrollment in Spanish classes and knowledge of Spanish are not required. High School students that would like to be members of the Spanish Club would need to pay a fee of $15.00 for the school year 2009-2010. You will get the Club's t-shirt for FREE! Membership drive: August 24th - September 4th. For more information please visit our page under the High School.
¡Te esperamos! … See you there!
LISD Announces Football Game Procedures for 2009/2010 School Year
LISD – Livingston ISD is excited about the new football season at Lion Stadium. As we begin this new year, we would like to remind all of our fans and spectators of the procedures currently in place to keep everyone safe and our facilities in good shape.
The following is a list of our event procedures for 2009/2010:
• No outside food or drinks allowed into the stadium. • No re-entry into Lion Stadium. Those wanting to re-enter the stadium must re-purchase a ticket. • LISD District badges allow the employee and one guest. • District 20-4A passes allow the employee and one guest. • All patrons must have a ticket to enter the event - even if they are working for a club or organization for fundraising purposes.
STUDENT ENTRY
• Students must have a ticket to enter the event. • Students must have a ticket to enter the event or their name must be submitted to the athletic office and put on a student pass list for free entry – passes and / or ID’s need to be shown. • Journalism photographers will have a media pass from the athletic department. • JROTC students in uniform do not require a ticket. • Student groups performing do not require a ticket. • According to UIL rules LISD football players from 7- 12 grades may be allowed into the football game free. Football playersshould have a LISD football pass.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Photographers must have a media pass to be on the sideline and will get into the game free. This pass must be obtained from the LISD Athletic Office. Photographers must adhere to all UIL, local, state, and federal guidelines.
Junior High School to Offer Spanish to 8th Graders Livingston Junior High - LJH is currently offering Spanish to 8th Grade students during the 2009-2010 school year. If you are an 8th grader and did not sign up for Spanish but would like to take this elective, please contact the LJH Counselor's office before the beginning of school on August 24, 2009. Call 328-2127 to speak with a LJH Counselor.
Band Students Work Hard at LISD Band Camp Livingston High School - It’s what every teenager really wants to do for summer vacation – get up at 5:30am, get dressed, walk a few hundred yards and back to grab an instrument and fall in on a narrow road to practice marching. Well, maybe not every teenager wants to spend their vacation this way. That is exactly what many members of the LHS Royal Brigade did each day at their annual Band Camp.
This camp was held to prepare this year’s band for performance and competition in UIL marching. On Saturday August 1, approximately 85 students travelled to Gary, Texas to spend four days at the Daniel Springs Baptist Encampment working on what they hope to be a successful season. Each day after a period of fundamental marching, students were fed a healthy breakfast which was followed by a short break before beginning their morning marching rehearsal.
After nearly three hours of fun in the sun, being careful to take enough breaks and get enough fluids, they then broke into section rehearsals to further prepare the music. Following lunch, students had a two hour music rehearsal inside the camp pavilion due to the afternoon heat. After the evening meal, they had more rehearsals. This is not to say that camp was all work and no fun.
As teens do, they managed to have fun. Swimming in the afternoon and supervised activities following the evening rehearsal. The next morning, it all began again. At the camp, directors managed to get most of the opening drill done. By the time we came home, every student in the drill knew each step to be taken. We still have work to do on music, but with a few weeks to go before their 2009 debut, the brigade is poised to have a good year. Ask any member of the Royal Brigade what happened at band camp and they will tell you that Band Happened. Join us this season for some great music and entertainment.
High School Registration for New LHS Students
August 12th and 13th 8:00am – 4:00pm
New students who are moving in and attending Livingston High School will need to enter through the front doors and come upstairs to the Registrar’s Office with their parent or guardian.
You must bring the following information in order to register: • Birth Certificate • Updated Shot Record • Proof of Residency (utility bill with name and 911 address) • Drivers License • Social Security Card • Report Card (if applicable) • Proof of Income (if applicable) • Foster or CPS Documents (if applicable) • Military Documentation (if applicable)
Orientation for LHS Students 9 – 12
All currently enrolled students who will attend Livingston High School should plan on coming to the school during the dates and times listed below. Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
Seniors: August 12 (Wednesday) from 8:00 to 11:00 am Juniors: August 12 (Wednesday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Sophomores: August 13 (Thursday) from 8:00 to 11:00 am Freshmen: August 13 (Thursday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
In order to pick up their schedules students will need to:
turn in found textbooks or pay the cost
clear any library fines
be current on vaccinations
have their ID pictures taken
To register for parking, students will need to complete the steps above and:
pay fee ($10)
provide copy of current license
provide copy of current proof of insurance
complete and sign parking rules form (parent and child signatures)
LHS Parent/Teacher Night and Club Fair
Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30 – 7:30
Open to any High School Students and their Parents Anyone interested in meeting the teachers, administrators, counselors, touring the building, finding out about clubs and activities, and generally getting a good start to the 2009-2010 school year should plan to attend. The principal, Ms. Shaw will give a brief overview of expectations for the year and introduce the Assistant Principals and Counselors. Parents and students will then be able to meet and visit with teachers in their rooms. The PTO will provide refreshments and have t-shirts and membership forms available.
Pine Ridge Elementary "Meet the Teacher" Night - Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Timber Creek Elementary "Meet the Teacher" Night - Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Livingston Intermediate "Meet the Teacher" Night - Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Livingston Junior High Cub Camp will be on August 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 for 6th grade. Seventh and eighth grade can pick up schedules beginning at 6:30.
Livingston High School Community Meet the Teacher Event - The administration team of Livingston High School is heading out into the community for the first annual “Meet and Greet” on August 11, 2009. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Park and the Dunbar Community Center simultaneously. Administrators at both locations will serve hot dogs and lemonade to the first 100 parents and students at each site and will be handing out orientation material, school calendars, important school contact numbers and information on dress code, cell phone policies and attendance. This is a valuable opportunity to receive information about the start of school and to meet the LHS administration staff.
Orientation Dates - Click Here for Complete Details! Seniors: August 12 (Wednesday) from 8:00 to 11:00 am Juniors: August 12 (Wednesday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Sophomores: August 13 (Thursday) from 8:00 to 11:00 am Freshmen: August 13 (Thursday) from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
2009 Reserved/Season Football Sales!
Sale for 2008 Reserved/Season Ticket Holders Only Monday, August 3rd—Thursday, August 6th Tuesday, August 11th—Thursday, August 13th ; 8:00 AM—4:00 PM LISD Athletic Office located behind the DeWalt Fieldhouse on the High School Campus. $30.00 per book (6 Home Games) Tickets not picked up before 4:00 PM Thursday, Aug. 13th will be subject to sale to the general public.
Sale to General Public Tuesday, Aug. 18th—Thursday, Aug. 20th . (Please call the Athletic Office at 328-2262 to see if tickets are available)
Dallas, Texas - Livingston FFA members were welcomed by the State Officer Team to the 81st Annual Texas FFA Convention held in Dallas from July 5-10, 2009. The officers encouraged the members of the Texas FFA to discover their dreams while partaking in the unbelievable journey known as the FFA. “This convention is going to open your eyes to the thousands of opportunities offered through FFA. We want you to discover you hopes and desires, but more importantly you dreams,” commented the State Officers.
While attending the convention, members had the opportunity to experience many key events, including hearing multiple keynote addresses from exceptional speakers; retiring address from the state officer team, as well as exciting election speeches from the incoming state officers; making history as they served as voting delegates and voted on important business matters concerning the future of FFA; recognizing thousands of members for their many successes in FFA; and electing the 2009-2010 state traveling team, including the Texas FFA President.
Katelyn Pulley, former eighth grader at Livingston Jr. High, competed in the Jr. Prepared Public Speaking Contest on Monday, July 6, 2009. For this contest, she researched, prepared and presented a speech about eminent domain entitled, “This Land is My Land.” Several main topics in her presentation to the judges included, “What is eminent domain,” “Who is involved,” and “What happens during the eminent domain process?“. Katelyn qualified for the state contest by winning the district level competition in February, and being honored as the top speaker out of more than 90 schools at the area level in May. At the state contest, Katelyn received a semi-finalist plaque and state-wide recognition. “Only the best twenty speakers in the state were invited to compete in this contest held during the state convention. Livingston FFA is extremely proud of Katelyn’s accomplishments on the district, area and state level and are looking forward to next year!”, commented Jessica Graham, Livingston FFA Advisor.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2009, four members of the Livingston FFA Chapter walked across the stage and shook hands with Texas FFA President Matthew Barnes as they received the highest FFA degree a member could earn: the Lonestar FFA Degree. As stated in the degree ceremony, “The State FFA Degree is the highest degree our state association can bestow.” In order to receive the Lonestar FFA Degree, members were to meet the requirements of the Greenhand and Chapter FFA Degrees in previous years in order to advance to the state degree, symbolizing their growth and development in agriculture. Among those earning their Lonestar FFA Degree were Jacob Dominy, Kayla Franklin, Keith Vandiver and Bronson Worthy.
The Texas FFA Association is proud to award more than $2 million in scholarships to deserving FFA members. Scholarships recognized members' academic accomplishments as well as participation in FFA programs and activities. Stephen Smith, 2009 Livingston FFA President and graduate of LHS, received a $10,000 scholarship from the Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation. Stephen was honored on stage by Mr. Wallrath, as well as at a luncheon attended by all scholarship recipients.
As the 81st Annual Texas FFA Convention came to a close on Friday, July 10, the Livingston FFA members in attendance at the convention all agreed that the week provided them with many opportunities to grow as a person; allowed them to create many new friendships from all over the state; and offered them an amazing time of leadership, learning and fun as they discovered their dreams in the Texas FFA Association.
The Texas FFA Association is made up of over 63,000 members. The organization’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Livingston FFA members in attendance at the 81st Annual Texas FFA Convention included: (back row) Kayla Franklin, Stephen Smith, William Bond, (front row) Katelyn Pulley, Nicholas Cunningham and Joseph Duff.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and their Ladies Auxiliary recently held their 89th Annual State Convention in Corpus Christi. During the convention, Sarah Kennedy, of Livingston, was awarded the title of "Outstanding Young Volunteer" for the Department of Texas. In March, she won at the local level for Post 8568. Her essay, community service record and personal recommendations advanced to the state level, which includes all VFW posts in the state. Amanda Walker, Youth Activities Chairman for the Ladies Auxiliary, said the Auxiliary was very proud of Sarah and her accomplishments. It is the first time Post 8568 Ladies Auxiliary has sponsored the winning applicant. The Outstanding Youth Volunteer is a national program open to all 12-15 year olds that perform service to their community during the year. The competition is sponsored by the VFW's Ladies Auxiliary. Sarah has helped several organizations and individuals over the past few years that include school events, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Livingston Youth Soccer, VFW's Hospital Program, SAAFE House, SPCA, FAITH, SPURS Horse Program, Ronald McDonald House, local nursing homes and the City of Livingston. State Chairman for Youth Activities, Christene Funderburg of Abilene, stated, "I am moved and inspired by Sarah's compassion, dedication and hard work. The committee is in awe of her!" Sarah stated that she loves to volunteer because of the many different people she gets to meet. She is the daughter of Stephen and Destiny Kennedy. She is sophomore at Livingston High School.
L to R: Sissie Borel- National LA Representative, Sarah Kennedy, Amanda Walker, Debbie Daniels- LA State President and Christene Funderburg-LA State Chairman for Youth Activities
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