Saturday, May 19, 2012
Hillside Elementary School's fifth grade class shows off their scientific know-how with a science fair.
Ever wonder if seltzer is better than water for plant growth? Or how much your pulse rises during video game play? Were you ever curious as to how dogs react to different types of music? All these questions and more were answered at the Hillside Elementary School science fair. On Friday, Hillside’s fifth grade class presented a science fair for the rest of the school and invited parents to come and learn the results of certain hypothesizes thought up by the students. This is the first year that a science fair has been presented by a Livingston elementary school. When she took over Hillside Elementary this past fall, principal Cara Szeles suggested to fifth grade science teacher Christopher Ebneth that they try bringing a science fair …
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Whether it's playoff hockey against the rival Rangers or the pop group opening the new Revel Casino in Atlantic City, drop the gloves and have fun this weekend.
The Prudential Center, Newark THIS WEEKEND: Saturday — Devils v. Rangers turns up the heat in the thrid game of the best-of-seven fight to represent the Eastern Conference in the chase for the Stanley Cup, 1 p.m. NEXT WEEK: Devils v. Rangers, Game Four, 8 p.m., Monday; New York Liberty v. Minnesota Lynx in WNBA action, 7 p.m., Tuesday; BOOK IT NOW: Trippy rock band Radiohead, with special guest, Caribou, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31, Friday, June 1; Liberty v. Fever, 6 p.m., Sunday, June 3; Local favorite, boxer Tomasz Adamek v. Eddie Chambers, 6 p.m., Saturday, June 16; LMFAO's "Sorry for Party Rocking" tour wreaks havoc on the Rock, 7 p.m., Friday, June 29 Check out prucenter.com for details about these and other shows. Luna Stage, West …
Livingston High School’s student-run theatre group, Inner Circle, will be bringing Almost, Maine by John Cariani to the stage on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Livingston High School’s student-run theatre group, Inner Circle, will be bringing Almost, Maine by John Cariani to the stage on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Almost, Maine is a romantic comedy set in the mythical town of Almost, Maine. At 9 o'clock on a Friday night, nine different couples fall in and out of love in poignant, unexpected, and often hilarious ways as the northern lights blanket the night sky. Inner Circle provides a unique opportunity for students to take ownership of a show and produce a professional production without the guidance of teachers. Their goal is to make theatre accessible to the student body and to the entire Livingston community. Admission is free, but …
Livingston Public Schools will be once again offering an integrated preschool program for the 2012-2013 school year.
Livingston Public Schools will be once again offering an integrated preschool program for the 2012-2013 school year. The program will serve the needs of preschoolers requiring special education services and those requiring regular education services Monday through Thursday, 11:50 a.m. until 2:20 p.m. Last year’s fee was $2,500.00. The fee for the 2012-2013 school year is yet to be determined pending decisions made by the State of New Jersey. Regular education enrollment in the program is limited and will be determined by lottery. Students eligible for the lottery must be four years old by October 1, 2012 and may not turn five prior to the same date. A birth certificate and proof of Livingston residency will be required. The lottery …
Kayla Yanga wins the 11th CCM Peace Prize for her video to help fight hunger in the Philippines.
In an effort to advance world peace and human understanding, County College of Morris will award its Peace Prize at their graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 24. This year’s recipient is Livingston resident Kayla Yanga. Yanga produced a video titled “Ready, Get Set, Take Action.” The purpose of the movie is to raise funds to help fight hunger in the Philippines. Students were invited to create works focused on the general theme of world peace. They were able to express themselves through a number of artistic forms including writing, music, dance or visual arts. For her winning entry, Yanga will receive a $1,000 award, provided by the CCM Foundation, along with a plaque in recognition of her achievement. In addition, her name will be …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The annual arts show will run from May 17-20.
The 27th Annual Livingston Public Schools Art Show, “Art Through the Ages,” will open at the Livingston Mall, on the upper level, on Thursday, May 17th at 6 p.m. “More than 1,000 pieces, representing all nine of our schools will be displayed in this year’s show,” said Emile Talarico, K-12 District Art Supervisor. The artwork being displayed includes paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, ceramics, sculptures, metal arts, collages, mixed media and a range of interdisciplinary projects developed in conjunction with classroom teachers. Pieces are representative of the LPS’ art curriculum, which is created based upon the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in the Visual and Performing Arts. The show is a culmination of a year-…
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Program promotes the use of sunscreen by student athletes.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Medical studies have shown that just one or two severe sunburns in childhood or early adulthood doubles the chance of developing skin cancer later in life. To combat this, the Ray Festa Melanoma Foundation has partnered with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association to launch Team Sunsmart, a program that promotes the use of sunscreen by student athletes. This May, the partnership will push out Team SunSmart’s message in order to engage athletic trainers to help educate their students on the importance of wearing sunscreen. The program will be distributing information and posters to athletes in New Jersey detailing the dangers of severe sun exposure at a young age…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Livingston superintendent discussed the STEM strategy in the district.
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Wednesday, May 16
Livingston Superintendent Dr. Brad Draeger delivered the keynote address at the 26th Annual New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association Technology Conference and Expo on May 11. The Conference, “Technology and Engineering: Solving the World’s Problems,” took place at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. Dr. Draeger spoke about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, drawing from his own research and more than 30 years in education and his experiences as a student in the 1960’s. He shared with the audience some commonly perceived barriers to a STEM education – engineers cannot teach science and math; technology education and engineering are disparate and troublesome; colleges will …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
On Saturday, May 12th, the Aquinas Academy Performing Arts Club presented Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in St. Philomena’s Daly Parish Center.
On Saturday, May 12th, the Aquinas Academy Performing Arts Club presented Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in St. Philomena’s Daly Parish Center. Under the creative direction of 8th graders Cory Frievald and Katie Aman, the play brought the classic Brothers Grimm tale to life. Sister Mary Pat Reid and Mrs. Krystyne Santos provided fabulous sets as the dwarfs learned to curtsy and the Queen plotted the death of Snow White.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Livingston students honored for their dedication to community service.
At a special awards ceremony on May 9th, Morristown-Beard School recognized those students who have exhibited an exceptional dedication to community service. Morristown-Beard students who were honored included Livingston residents Aliza Borker '13, Daniel Collins '13, Howard Goldberg '13, and Alison Maser '13. Aliza Borker contributed more than 75 hours of community service during the school year. Daniel Collins, Howard Goldberg, and Alison Maser each contributed more than 100 hours of service.
Robert Morrow
8:39 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012
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