LPS Spotlight

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• Calendar Reminder: LPS Schools and Offices Are Closed on Nov. 10 &11
• Board of Education Meeting Tonight
• Portrait of a Graduate Video/Strategic Plan
• Virtual Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences: Partial Days November 18, 21 and 22
  
• Staff Members Complete Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
• After School Mental Health Support Now Available at HMS & LHS
• WATCH PARENT PROGRAM: "Adolescent Substance Abuse & Impact on Mental Health"
• Music Mentors! 8th Grade Musicians Visit LHS

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 7PM in the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive.

Tonight's meeting will be held in a hybrid format during which participants will have the ability to ask questions and make comments either in person or via the webinar. Register for the webinar using the link below. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.

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The LPS Portrait of a Graduate outlines the skills the district wants each LPS student to have for success in college, career and life. It is an integral part of the district's 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Watch the video below to learn more about the LPS Portrait of a Graduate!

Livingston Public Schools has partnered with Mental Health First Aid USA, from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid training to LPS schools. Part of the district’s allocation of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) grant funding this year has included full-day trainings from national trainers for administrators, supervisors, school counselors, child study team members, LINKS counselors and Student Assistance Counselors to become certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid. To further expand this training across the district, ten of our LPS counselors have become certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors!

After school mental health support sessions with LPS counselors are now available at Heritage Middle School and Livingston High School. An email with detailed information was sent out to HMS and LHS parents last week. The intention of this program is to provide another layer of support to students during after school hours.

Parents who have concerns about their child’s mental health and wellness, should contact their child’s school counselor directly during school hours. Parents are also encourage to visit the LPS Mental Health Supports website and LPS School Counseling website for more mental health resources.

NOVEMBER 18, 21 & 22

LPS elementary schools will have partial days on November 18, 21 and 22 for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Elementary parent/teacher conferences will be remote this year. Special requests should be directed to the building principal.

Adolescent Substance Abuse and the Impact on Mental Health

On October 19, 2022 at 7p.m., Jamie Carvahlo, LPC, LCADC of Cairn Psychotherapy Group presented a virtual program to LPS parents entitled ”Adolescent Substance Abuse and the Impact on Mental Health." Watch a recording of the program here!

LPS is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community, and as such, we strive to provide accurate and timely information to our stakeholders.

Communication tools for parents include the Blackboard Mass Notification System, the LPS website (www.livingston.org), LPS Spotlight (our district newsletter), Facebook & Twitter (@LivSchools), Around the Block (the Superintendent's TV program), and various promotional videos that highlight our students and staff. Explore our communications tools here!

OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT

Livingston Public Schools believes that your mental health and well-being is a vital part to your success at our school. With this in mind, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an extra layer of support to our entire community.

Livingston Public Schools students, staff members, and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365)
• Visit www.caresolace.com/livingston and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.

The entire Eighth Grade Concert Band recently packed up their instruments and headed over to Livingston High School where they were met by members of the LHS Marching Lancer Band. During this fun and loud rehearsal led by the LHS students, the eighth graders learned some of the pep tunes played by the marching band during varsity football games. In addition, the director, Jim Hegedus, and assistant director, Michael Jedwabnik, welcomed the eighth grade students and encouraged them to join the marching band in ninth grade.

The following day, 34 of the eighth graders returned to enjoy dinner with the full LHS marching band and joined the marching band members in the bleachers at the home varsity football game against Montville High School. All 144 students played and danced their hearts out, cheering on the football team. Eighth graders were overheard giving rave reviews like, "I love how loud it is!" and "How do the flutes play that high?" and "Can I sign up now?"

This annual event is a great way to promote the LHS music program and bring LPS student musicians together!

By LHS College Counselor Nicole Rothman

Welcome to the College Counseling Corner! Be sure to follow Ms. Rothman on Twitter (@LivHS_College) and Instagram (@livhs_college). The LHS College Counseling Website is another important place to find information, see updates, and contact Ms. Rothman.

Visit our Employment Opportunities webpage to learn more about available positions at Livingston Public Schools.

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LPS Spotlight

2022-2023 School Year / No. 6

Michelle Bent

Communications & Community Outreach Coordinator

Livingston Public Schools

(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036

Email: mbent@livingston.org

www.livingston.org

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