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By Samantha Hill Enterprise Staff Writer

What do you want to be when you grow up? That is a question that is asked more and more of high school students but it’s difficult to manage with so many options. With more emphasis on work-based learning, Park High School will help sort through some of those worries. Meagan Lannan, former director of the Livingston Job Service, has had several years of experience helping people find jobs and sort through their skills. Lannan will be the work-based learning coordinator for the school, offering a pilot program starting with the freshman class coming this fall. She is working as an employee for the Montana Department of Labor, with a few grants and donations mak-ing her position possible. Work-based learning works like this: Freshmen take what is called an

interest assessment. The assessment asks many questions about the stu-dents’ various likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses and finds what the student may be interested in. Once the student finds a career that could interest them, Lannan talks with them to figure out how they will pro-ceed. She used the example of some-one wanting to become a basket weav-er. “And I say, ‘OK, so you want to be a basket weaver. What person can help you do that?’” Lannan said. Then she will start making phone calls to people in the area. “We have a real wealth of experi-ence here,” she said. If Lannan doesn’t find someone who does that specific type of job in Liv-ingston, then she will look toward Boz-eman and other outside communities and even look up different potential programs across the U.S. If a person with experience in that

field is found, the student interested in the subject will then have an oppor-tunity to do an informational inter-view with the employee. The student can then identify some of the perks of the job and potential obstacles such as long hours, lots of schooling, etc. Lannan said at this point students can see some of the logistics of the position and might not be as interested as they thought. “And so we go back and look at some of the other things from their assess-ment that they might be interested in. That’s why we have a white board and lots of sticky notes,” she said. If the student is interested in the position, then they could work toward shadowing the person once or twice and then eventually doing an intern-ship, pre-apprenticeship or appren-ticeship. For Lannan, the position isn’t all about just finding these employers but making sure the relationship between

the business and student is strong, and if they are not, making sure the stu-dent learns from everything they do. “We try to make everything a learn-ing experience,” Lannan said. Getting businesses involved in internships and shadowing has been a bit of a long process because they are worried about what the intern will do once they are there. “It’s always the same — people say-ing they don’t have enough work for them to do or they don’t have enough time to spend with them,” Lannan said. However, as this program moves forward, she hopes to talk with the businesses, setting up times they would spend on the interns and mak-ing the process a little more manage-able. Lannan wants to chat with students and make them feel comfortable in her office so they can open up about their future goals.

Enterprise photos by Hunter D’Antuono

Meagan Lannan, Work Based Learning Program coordinator for Park High School, is pictured in her office on Thursday, Aug. 3.

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You may be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but a high school weight room isn’t often that good. Luckily, last year Park High was selected to be the recipient of a $350,000 weight room makeover to give its weight room, untouched since the 1990s, a little TLC. Lift Life Foun-dation, the organization responsible for the remodel, announced at a schoolwide assembly May 24 that Park High School was the finalist for its next weight room renovation. “We hope that it will become part of the school that everyone’s proud of, not just the athletes,” Activities Direc-tor Regina Wood said. The completed weight room renova-tion will be revealed at the homecom-ing assembly Oct. 6, after a dedicated Lift Life foundation staff works

around the clock for 10 days to com-plete the renovation. Wood explained that the staff does all of the design and work in complet-ing the remodel, and that the renova-tion is intended to be a “surprise” for the students and faculty. “There’s a lot of excitement cen-tered around what this new space is going to look like,” Wood continued. The nomination process consisted of making a video emphasizing the state of outdated weight rooms, and the best projects are picked by the Lift Life staff to take on. “At first, I kind of assumed we’d been passed over, that there were bet-ter projects they were working on,” Wood said, explaining how she had submitted the video the year before last and didn’t expect to be chosen for the project after so long. “Our video was one of the first submitted.” Wood recalled how she asked this

same question of the Lift Life staff, who said that they had indeed passed it over but that it had stuck out and they decided to renovate Park High’s weight room after rewatching the video. The video, according to Wood, emphasized the recent renovation of the school and explained that the weight room had remained “untouched” during said renovation. “We had this great new school, but the weight room hadn’t been touched since the mid-’90s — a lot of the equip-ment has been donated, pieced togeth-er, or welded by the shop kids,” Wood said with a laugh. “It was really put together with the help of people who donated their time and their efforts—which is awesome, we really appreci-ated that, but with this renovation, we can make this weight room into a more functional space for classes, sports and the whole school.” Many PHS student athletes, coaches,

and faculty members have echoed Wood’s concerns in the past, citing damaged or makeshift equipment as a source of concern for injuries. Some athletes have recommended the addi-tion of cardio equipment, because run-ning in the winter months can prove difficult, or have pointed out malfunc-tioning or damaged equipment, such as exercise bikes, treadmills, and jump ropes. Other female athletes have said that the current weight room does not accommodate the female athletes as well as it does the male athletes. PHS athlete Aleah Peterson spoke of how the weight room was “intimidating, filled with football boys who knew what they were doing” with the weight room equipment. Peterson was featured in the video created by Wood and sent to Lift Life

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Park High renovates weight room, hires new fitness instructor

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Pictured is the Park High School weight room, expected to be remodeled later this year.

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to be considered for the grant. “Thankfully I got into a few weight training classes that got me in the hang of things,” Peterson continued. “The boys work so so hard in the weight room, which was another intimidating factor. A more welcoming environment is defi-nitely needed for those who aren’t sure how to use the equip-ment.” Wood and Peterson also spoke of the weight room time dedicated to female athletes, an initiative spearheaded by PHS Vice Principal Lori Dust. “I think we’ve definitely found a common ground through Ms. Dust’s program for us, which I’m very happy about,” Peterson said. Wood spoke of her hopes for the new weight room as being something that can bring the entire school together, regard-less of gender or athletic involvement. “We hope it’ll make it so that everyone’s excited to go to weight training and gym classes,” she said. “And that kids from other schools see that when they come into the gym. It’s something that the whole school can be proud of.” Lift Life Foundation is based out of Boise, Idaho, and has completed three other high school weight room renovations, in Firth, Idaho; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Anderson, Indiana. They look specifically for underfunded schools or schools with underfunded athletics programs. The foundation has approximately 700 applications for consideration for this project to date, according to Wood. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating spaces and supplying the tools for student athletes to “improve their fitness levels, boost their self-worth, and to become the best versions of themselves — both physically and mentally — through exer-cise,” according to the Lift Life Foundation website.

Park High Athletic Director Regina Wood reacts after Proj-ect Manager of the Lift Life Foundation, Dylan Cooper, at right, announced Park High as their finalist for a new weight room during the last school year. Enterprise photo by Hunter D’Antuono

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LIVINGSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Washington Early Foundations Center First Day of School for Special Education Pre-school - August 23rd First Day of School for Kindergarten – August 28th Kindergarten will hold screenings August 23-24. Parents will be notified of screening time via phone call. School Times for Washington site: 8:25 AM - 3:05 PM Centralized Registration for ALL students: August 14th 8:00 – 3:00, August 15th 10:00 – 6:00- Park High School RecPlex Those who cannot attend the Centralized Registration can register at Washington School August 7-11, and August 16 -22nd 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Open House: August 25th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Winans Elementary First Day of School 1st - 2nd Grades- August 24 School Times: 8:20 AM - 3:10 PM Centralized Registration for ALL students: August 14th 8:00 – 3:00, August 15th 10:00 – 6:00- Park High School RecPlex Those who cannot attend the Centralized Registration can register at Winans School, August 16 -22nd 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Open House: August 23, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Visit the classroom and drop off school supplies. East Side Elementary First Day of School for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades – August 23 School Times for East Side: 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM Centralized Registration for ALL students: August 14th 8:00 – 3:00, August 15th 10:00 – 6:00- Park High School RecPlex Those who cannot attend the Centralized Registration can register at East Side School, August 16 -22nd 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Open House: August 22, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Sleeping Giant Middle School First Day of School for 6th Grade Only August 23 First Day of School for 7th & 8th Grades - August 24 School Times: 8:18 AM - 3:18 PM Centralized Registration for ALL students: August 14th 8:00 – 3:00, August 15th 10:00 – 6:00- Park High School RecPlex Those who cannot attend the Centralized Registration can register at Sleeping Giant Middle School, August 16 -18th 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Open House: September 7, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Park High School First day of school for 9th grade and new students to the District August 23

First day of School for 10th – 12th grades - August 24 School Times for PHS: 8:10 AM – 3:33 PM Fall Athletic Meeting: Tuesday, August 8, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Centralized Registration for ALL students: August 14th 8:00 – 3:00, August 15th 10:00 – 6:00- Park High School RecPlex Those who cannot attend the Centralized Registration can register at Park High School, August 16 -22nd 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM If a student needs to meet with a counselor regarding schedules please call Registrar, Lisa Peterson 222-0448, to set up an appointment.

Free and Reduced Lunch Program Don’t forget to pick up a FRAM application at your child’s school. You only need to fill out one per family. The state

requires a new application each school year. Call if you have questions, 222-0209.

District Contact Information www.Livingston.k12.mt.us

Central Administration Office 132 South B Street 406-222-0861 Superintendent Dr. Don Viegut Business Director Ellen Conley Superintendent’s Secretary Jenny Stringer Payroll Clerk Laura Lamb Accounts Payable/Purchasing Robin Addicott Accounts Receivable Catherine Hunt IT Jan Pospichal IT Peter Ponca Special Services 129 River Drive 406-222-6600 Director Jenny Malloy Administrative Assistant/Clerk Corrie Kelley Park High School 102 View Vista Drive 406-222-0448 Principal Dr. Lynne Scalia Vice Principal Lori Dust Principal’s Administrative Assistant Lisa Yarborough Attendance/VP Administrative Assistant Melissa Cahoon Registrar/Student Information Systems Lisa Peterson Activities Director Regina Wood East Side Intermediate School 401 View Vista Drive 406-222-1773 Principal Bob Stevenson Administrative Assistant Janice Berg B.A. Winans Elementary 1015 West Clark Street 406-222-0192 Principal Joy Brooke Administrative Assistant Muffy Norquist Washington School 315 North 8th Street 406-222-1231 Principal Todd Wester Administrative Assistant Sally Bandstra Sleeping Giant Middle School 301 View Vista Drive 406-222-3292 Principal Lisa Rosberg Assistant Principal Dorel Hoglund Administrative Assistant Jennifer Hintz District Offices Transportation Director Jerry Heitman 222-1784 Maintenance Director Derek Stringer 222-1781 LINKS Director Terri Hartly 223-5288 Adult Education Director John Gregory 220-2083 Adult Education Assistant Director Kimberly Taylor 220-2083 Curriculum Director Todd Wester 222-1231 Curriculum Director Joy Brooke 222-0192 K-12 Life Skills Heidi Claar 222-6600 Farmer Educator Rachael Jones 222-1231

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Serving children ages 5 yrs. To 5th grade

LINKS offers quality, after-school and summer programs for Livingston’s children. Funded partially through a 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ grant, LINKS programs focus on academic support, positive social interactions, and enrichment activities. Each day includes homework help, physical activity, enrichment activities, and a healthy snack.

Applications are available at all three elementary schools and on www.Livingston.k12.mt.us beginning August 7th. Please return completed forms to the LINKS office at Washington School.

You will be notified of your child’s acceptance status within ten working days beginning Aug. 21st.

Enrollment is limited! Register early to secure a spot!

Priority will be given to:

· children who have attended regularly in the past

· children attending multiple sessions

· children referred by school staff

· Children are expected to attend at least three days per week!

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¨ Washington, Winans, and East Side Schools

Dates and Times:

¨ September 5, 2017 – May 31, 2018

¨ Mondays through Thursdays on regular school days from release time to 5:30 p.m.

¨ Parents may pay a fee for late pick up by 6:00 p.m.

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Monday - Thursday $120 Fridays $30 Late Pick Up $30

Children qualifying for Reduced Lunch:

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Children qualifying for free Lunch:

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Session 2: October 30 - December 20

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Session 4: February 19 - April 13

Session 5: April 16 – May 31

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CENTRALIZED REGISTRATIONPHS RECPLEX

August 14th, 2017 – 8:00 to 3:00August 15th, 2017 – 10:00 to 6:00

All students, K-12 who are new and current must register each year. To make thisprocess easier, registration for all shcools will occur in one place.

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All students must be up to date on immunizations before they can register!All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to register

2017 • Back to School – EAST SIDE STAFF - 222-1773

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4th Grade Teachers Kaytlin BegleyKelley MyerTondi PetersonVal BaergKatie Gilbert

5th Grade Teachers Chris PavlovichJessica HansonRobin LovecVicki Schwarz

Cafeteria Barb VandevortSherri JacobsonWilma Worthington

Counselor Sasha SquiresCrossing Guard Wayne FinkCustodian Ron Smith

Merle MauchLibrarian Debra CertierLINKS Director Terri HartlyLINKS Coordinator Margy DorrMusic Candy ParksNurse TBD

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Michelle BoydPatti DurganTawnya HawkinsTaylor NeibauerVickie Linton

2nd Grade Annie HondorfJulie BartzKerry BauerNaomi BenzelSusan MeadorTina Libsack

Cafeteria Julie EngbersMyrna Hartman

Counselor Katie HarringtonCustodians Dian Hodges

Michael SirovetzLibrarian Maggie HarrisMusic Candy ParksNurse Sue HarrimanParaeducators Berna Nardella

Melissa LosettRobin Berg

Physical Education Susan AtkinsonPlayground Aides Lynelle Schuerr

Mary CountsPsychologist Juliana RobinsonResource Ann Penn Cox

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Principal Joy BrookeAdministrative Assistant Muffy Norquist1st Grade Kathy Sveen

Michelle BoydPatti DurganTawnya HawkinsTaylor NeibauerVickie Linton

2nd Grade Annie HondorfJulie BartzKerry BauerNaomi BenzelSusan MeadorTina Libsack

Cafeteria Julie EngbersMyrna Hartman

Counselor Katie HarringtonCustodians Dian Hodges

Michael SirovetzLibrarian Maggie HarrisMusic Candy ParksNurse Sue HarrimanParaeducators Berna Nardella

Melissa LosettRobin Berg

Physical Education Susan AtkinsonPlayground Aides Lynelle Schuerr

Mary CountsPsychologist Juliana RobinsonResource Ann Penn Cox

Sierra BauerTitle I Gail Hull

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wASHInGTOn EARLY FOUnDATIOn CEnTER 222-1231

Principal Todd WesterAdministrative Assistant Sally BandstraCafeteria Karen LittleCounselor Katie HarringtonHead Custodian Kerwin KlumpersKindergarten Courtney Kaiser

Joan MogenJude CaublePat ThumsShelly BeslerTara Livermore

Librarian Maggie HarrisMusic Stephanie WalkerNurse Debra FieldsParaeducators Kathy Gutebier

Debbie AdamsDebbie Cross

Washington Early Foundation Center222-1231

Principal Todd WesterAdministrative Assistant Sally BandstraCafeteria Karen LittleCounselor Katie HarringtonHead Custodian Kerwin KlumpersKindergarten Courtney Kaiser

Joan MogenJude CaublePat ThumsShelly BeslerTara Livermore

Librarian Maggie HarrisMusic Stephanie WalkerNurse Debra FieldsParaeducators Kathy Gutebier

Debbie AdamsDebbie Cross

Physical Education Susan AtkinsonResource Meg OtteSupport Staff Alison Heitman

Michelle Mickelson

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SLEEPInG GIAnT MIDDLE SCHOOL222-3292

Assistant Principal Dorel Hoglund Administrative Assistant Jennifer Hintz

Donna FairchildArt 6-8 Marie StevensonBand 6,7, 8/Drumming Brit EnglundCafeteria Rosanna Keegan

Sharon PayneChoir 6 Garrett StannardChoir 7/8 Nancy CurtisChoir Accompanist Clay OberquellComputers/Technology Stephanie ClewisCustodian Deb Franks

Dian HodgesEric Jamieson

English Language Arts 6 Sabrina HesterEnglish Language Arts 7 Jodi PierceEnglish Language Arts 8 Chandra WillyerdGuidance Ann GannonGuidance Lindsay AunHealth&Fitness 6/Wellness 7 Joanna BoothHealth&Fitness 7/Soc St 6 Michael RawHealth&Fitness 8/Condg 7/8 Matthew SchadHistory 7 Amanda SmithLibrarian Susan MartensonMath 6 Stacey RawMath 7 Ellen RoseMath 8 Jamie CahoonResource Andrew TennyResource Liz CahoonReading/Title Deb TedstromPart Time Teacher Kari DeClerkSchool Nurse TBDScience 6/Spanish 8 Jennifer WesenScience 7 Dave PettitScience 8 Lori ChapmanSocial Studies 6 Dorel HoglundWorld History 8 Kyle Neibauer Paraeducators Betty Nitzinger

Kyle Ebert

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PARK HIGH STAFFAttendance: 222-0449 Activities: 222-1760Main Office 222-0448 Guidance Office 222-9766

Attendance Office 222-0449 Activities Office 222-1760Principal Lynne ScaliaAssistant Principal Lori DustActivities Director Regina WoodPrincipal’s Admin Assistant Lisa YarboroughAttendance Admin Assistant Melissa CahoonRegistrar/SIS Lisa PetersonAcademic Dean Julie LentzAccompanist Clayton OberquellAgriculture Education Shane StenderArt Lois Huntzicker

Raeann NilanBusiness Reid LendeCafeteria Director Michele CarterCafeteria Carla Jones

Darcie KahilaLeslie AmmermanMercedes SlavinSheryl CorderTina Mitchell

Chemistry/Physics//Math Natalie DavisComputer/Technology Jan PospichalCustodian Supervisor Debbie MillerCustodian Annika Bristol

Jeremia FoxFred ManusTBD

Drivers Education Jerry HeitmanEnglish Carol Powalisz

Kelly DickLynnette EvansonNatalie StoreySarah Dahl

Family & Consumer Sci. Brittney HampsonGuidance Counselor Abby Kinsey

Ardis SteinmetzIndustrial Technology Jamie IsalyInstructional Paraeducator Wendy StallardInstrumental Music Garrett StannardLibrary Kate LendeMath Erik Jorgenson

John GannonLynne Perry

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Nathaniel MussetterPE/Health Nancy Haglund

Ben HahnReBoot/PETS Sarah MussetterResource Ashlie Slunaker

Gretchen BurlingameKari Blaylock

Resource-Learning Center Bridget KellyResource - Life Skills Heidi Claar

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Resource-Learning Center Bridget KellyResource - Life Skills Heidi ClaarSchool Resource Officer Tim WilliamsScience Alecia Jongeward

Becky AylerNatalie McGrathRandy Mogen

Social Studies Bryan BeitelChris BauschJoey Lane

Social Studies/French Bill ShannonSpanish/German Daniel McGrath

Miya TennantLearning Center Paraeducators Nicole HawkesLife Skills Paraeducators Jennifer Volk

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BUS ROUTES

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July 01, 2017 Park County Transportation Committee 414 East Callendar Livingston, MT 59047 RE: 2017 - 2018 School Bus Routes: Livingston Public Schools School District 04 & 01 Livingston, MT 59047 To Whom It May Concern: Route 1 East River Route 80 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston and travels south on Highway 89 South to Mill Creek Road to the East River Road to Highway 89 South and returns to Livingston. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels south on Highway 89 South to East River Road to Mill Creek Road and returns via U.S. 89 South to Livingston. Route 2 Shields Route 61 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston via I-90 to Highway 89 North and north nine miles to the turn around and returns via the old Clyde Park Road, to Garnier Ave, to East Gallatin Street Chinook Street, then to Washington School transfer point and other schools. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels East Gallatin Street, to Garnier Ave, to the old Clyde Park Road, and Highway 89 North to the turn around, and then returns to Livingston via I-90. Route 3 West River Route 122 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston on Highway 89 South to Dry Creek Road. There it turns around and stops in Emigrant at the Emigrant Town Hall, then takes the East River Road to Mill Creek, to Highway 89 South and returns to Livingston. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and heads south on Highway 89 South to Mill Creek Road, to East River Road, to Emigrant, to Dry Creek, and returns to Livingston on Highway 89 South. Route 4 Bozeman Hill Route 62 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston via I-90 to Exit 324, then west on Highway 10 West to Quinn Creek Road underpass where the bus will turn around, and return to Livingston via Highway 10 West, and then south on Park Street to the Albertson’s parking lot where it turns around and returns to the schools. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels south on Park Street to the Albertson’s Parking lot and turns around, then north to the 7th street light, and west on Highway 10 West, or when there is no student service needed along that way, may take I-90 Exit 333 to Exit 330 and continue west on Highway 10 West to Quinn Creek Road, where the bus will turn around and return to Livingston. Route 5 Springdale Route 99 Miles per day

The a.m. bus departs Livingston and travels to Springdale and turns around at the Green Boxes. The bus returns by I-90 to Exit 350, west along Frontage Road, takes I-90 from Exit 343 to Livingston Exit 337, crosses the RR tracks on Bennett Street, turns onto Garnier Ave. into Green Acres, comes back on Miles Lane to East Gallatin Street to Chinook Street, then to Washington School transfer point and other schools. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels the reverse of the morning route in town, taking I-90 from Exit 337 to Exit 343, east on the Frontage Road to Exit 350, taking I-90 to Springdale green boxes, where it then turns around and returns to Livingston via I-90. (Bus service to the town of Springdale may cease and resume throughout the year contingent upon student enrollment in Livingston schools. When there is no need for Springdale service, the turn-around becomes Exit 350) Route 6 Special Education Route 70 Miles per day The total route is within or very near the city of Livingston. The bus route offers door to door service for Special Needs students with a transportation amendment in their IEP. Route 7 North Hill Route 18 Miles per day This is a bus route within the city limits of Livingston. The students who ride this route pay the board approved fee per semester for services. Sincerely, Jerry Heitman Transportation Supervisor cc: Ms. Jo Newall, County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donald Viegut, Superintendent of Livingston Schools Mrs. Ellen Conley, Director Business Services of Livingston Schools Mr. Ted Madden, Chairperson Livingston School Board

July 01, 2017 Park County Transportation Committee 414 East Callendar Livingston, MT 59047 RE: 2017 - 2018 School Bus Routes: Livingston Public Schools School District 04 & 01 Livingston, MT 59047 To Whom It May Concern: Route 1 East River Route 80 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston and travels south on Highway 89 South to Mill Creek Road to the East River Road to Highway 89 South and returns to Livingston. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels south on Highway 89 South to East River Road to Mill Creek Road and returns via U.S. 89 South to Livingston. Route 2 Shields Route 61 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston via I-90 to Highway 89 North and north nine miles to the turn around and returns via the old Clyde Park Road, to Garnier Ave, to East Gallatin Street Chinook Street, then to Washington School transfer point and other schools. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels East Gallatin Street, to Garnier Ave, to the old Clyde Park Road, and Highway 89 North to the turn around, and then returns to Livingston via I-90. Route 3 West River Route 122 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston on Highway 89 South to Dry Creek Road. There it turns around and stops in Emigrant at the Emigrant Town Hall, then takes the East River Road to Mill Creek, to Highway 89 South and returns to Livingston. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and heads south on Highway 89 South to Mill Creek Road, to East River Road, to Emigrant, to Dry Creek, and returns to Livingston on Highway 89 South. Route 4 Bozeman Hill Route 62 Miles per day The a.m. bus departs Livingston via I-90 to Exit 324, then west on Highway 10 West to Quinn Creek Road underpass where the bus will turn around, and return to Livingston via Highway 10 West, and then south on Park Street to the Albertson’s parking lot where it turns around and returns to the schools. The p.m. bus leaves the schools and travels south on Park Street to the Albertson’s Parking lot and turns around, then north to the 7th street light, and west on Highway 10 West, or when there is no student service needed along that way, may take I-90 Exit 333 to Exit 330 and continue west on Highway 10 West to Quinn Creek Road, where the bus will turn around and return to Livingston. Route 5 Springdale Route 99 Miles per day

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• Cheetahs can change direction in mid-air when chasing prey

• The blue whale is the earth’s largest mammal

• The cheetah is the world’s fastest mammal

• Manatees steer with their flippers

• Dolphins can communicate with clicks

• Dolphins can hear underwater sounds from 15 miles away

• Sloths sleep up to 20 hours a day

• Bloodhounds can follow a scent that is four days old

• A hippo’s lips are about two feet wide

• Mountain lions can whistle

• A dog once gave birth to 24 puppies

• A sheep, a duck ad a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon

• A gorilla burps when it’s happy

• Giant anteaters can eat 30,000 insects in a day

• A great white shark can weigh as much as 15 gorillas

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• A human fingernail takes six months to grow from the base to the tip

• In Japan it’s possible to buy watermelons shaped like pyramids

• A waterfall in Hawaii sometimes goes up instead of down

• Ancient Egyptians believed a person’s soul was located in the heart

• A cloud can weight more than a million pounds

• A church in the Czech Republic has a chandelier made of human bones

• In the open ocean, a tsunami sometimes travels as fast as a jet plane

• There are 31,556,926 seconds in a year

• There’s heart-shaped coral reef in Australia

• A Harley-Davidson motorcycle was once designed to look like a giant hamburger

• Strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges

• The planet venus spins backwards

• The first email was sent in 1971

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Registration to begin in the PHS RecPlex Aug. 14, 15By Samantha Hill Enterprise Staff Writer

A new way to register students of all ages for the school year will take place in August with opportu-nities to ask questions and involve them in after-school programs — all in one place. The registration days this year will be held Aug. 14 and 15 at the Park High School RecPlex for any new or reoccurring student in any grade. Superintendent Secretary Jenny Stringer said the new registration format gives parents not only a way to get their child ready for school but will also give them an opportunity to see what other activi-ties the student might be interested in for the upcoming school year. It is also a great way for parents with multiple children to get them taken care of all in one place.

“We tried to do a lot of brainstorming to come up with something that would be really convenient for everyone,” Stringer said. Parents can pay for the child’s hot lunch and sign them up for the LINKS for Learning after-school program. There will also be more information about buses and the Farm to School program. School volunteers may also use this time to sign up and get fingerprinted for the positions. Stringer said this is not just good for the parents but also staff. It is much easier to have everyone registered at the same time, and they are able to answer multiple people’s questions all at the same time. Before registering the student for classes, the stu-dent must have the proper immunizations and paper work. Hours for the event are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-

day, Aug. 14 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Stringer said if this program is popular enough, the Livingston School District will continue to have it every year. There may also be time before the school year starts for parents or guardians to register their stu-dent, but they are encouraged to come to registra-tion day. If a parent cannot make it to registration day, they should call the central administration office at 222-0861. Kindergarten through ninth-graders start school on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Tenth through 12th-graders start Thursday, Aug. 24. Calendars for the school year for both elementary and high school students are listed on the Livingston School District website at http://www.livingston.k12.mt.us.


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Is your preschooler ready for kindergarten?(BPT) - When you think back to your own kindergar-ten experience, it probably involved a half-day pro-gram and plenty of fun activities - finger painting, sand play and nap time. Likely the hardest parts were learning the alphabet and counting to 100.Fast forward to today. While kindergarten still offers a fun learning environment, it’s certainly more focused on academic achievement. Kindergartners often know the alphabet and have solid counting skills prior to the first day of school. If students aren’t reading at the beginning of the school year, they’re certainly expected to be doing so by the end. “Kindergarten is the new first grade” isn’t just an anecdote, it’s a fact. New research from the Univer-sity of Virginia compares kindergarten and first-grade classrooms between 1998 and 2010, finding that kindergarten classes have become increasingly like first grade, with more time spent on academic instruction and, ultimately, higher educational expec-tations. Each year an estimated 4 million children enter kindergarten. To help pre-K kids improve core learn-ing skills and get them excited about school, it’s important to find fun, age-appropriate ways to help them learn. Consider these expert ideas for prepar-ing kids ages 3-6 for kindergarten.

Educational apps Children today have a natural knack for technolo-gy. While it’s important to monitor and balance screen time, the right technology can help educate kids. Preschool Academy by IntellectoKids is an ide-al example. With over 50 educational activities in one app, kids will learn the alphabet and develop impor-tant skills like counting, sorting, logic and critical thinking - the foundations for math and reading. Best

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Fine motor skills Fine motor skills, also known as dexterity, involve the coordination and control of muscles to create small movements. This usually requires hand-eye coordination as well. Being prepared for kindergar-ten means having a basic ability to complete fine motor actions like holding a pencil correctly, tying shoes and sorting small objects. One of the easiest ways to support your child’s fine

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Reading and conversation Language is a heavy focus throughout the kinder-garten curriculum. One way to prepare your child is to make reading a daily activity, including classics like “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” “Harold & the Pur-ple Crayon” or “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.” Fostering a love of books can set the stage for learn-ing important reading skills. Visit your local library, stock your bookshelf and download digital books. Additionally, make time for genuine conversation with your child. Both reading and speaking help chil-dren expand their knowledge of the English lan-guage. They’ll also learn important social skills, and you’ll also find yourself developing a deeper bond with your little one.

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Tips for taking the stress out of after school fun (BPT) - As kids and teens head back to school, working parents are also preparing for “back to after school.” Despite the fact that 60 percent of par-ents report having flexible work hours that allow them to take care of their children once the school day ends, a survey from Boys & Girls Clubs of America shows 75 percent still find that after-school time causes as much or more stress than in-school time. When it comes to after-school pro-grams and resources, the study also found parents’ top priorities are pro-viding a safe place for their children, academic mentoring and support, as well as sports and fitness programs. As an expert in youth development that specializes in these key areas, Boys & Girls Clubs of America offer these tips to help parents take the stress out of transitioning back to after school.

Safety first Each day 11 million children and teens leave school with no place to go, increasing their risk of being unsuper-vised, unguided and unsafe in commu-nities across the country, according to a 2014 Afterschool Alliance study. And, since juvenile crime escalates during the hours of 3-7 p.m. according to the U.S. Department of Justice, parents have cause for concern about how their children spend their time during

these critical hours. Particularly for working parents who cannot be home with their children when the school day ends, taking advantage of afford-able, accessible after-school programs - ideally staffed by trained, trustwor-thy adult leaders - alleviates stress by providing peace of mind that their kids are safe, supervised and on a path to success.

Homework help Parents perceive the biggest chal-

lenges their children face when start-ing a new school year are preparing for the needs of the next grade level and keeping up with homework. According to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s survey, nearly 60 percent of parents find it difficult to ensure their children are on a path to a successful school year. By making a plan for how and when to tackle homework each day and sticking to it, parents and kids can make the most of after-school time. Whether it’s at home with sup-

port from a parent or guardian, at a tutoring facility or at a community organization with academic program-ming such as a local Boys & Girls Club, setting aside a specific time and place for homework will avoid head-aches for parents and children alike.

Explore and inspire After spending a full day in school, kids and teens often benefit from tap-ping into their creative side after class lets out. Make time for them to explore art, music, dance and STEM programs to not only relieve stress but also to express themselves, explore new areas of interest and ignite potential pas-sions that may last a lifetime.

Get active With more than three out of 10 kids today considered obese or overweight according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, physical activ-ity and nutrition education are para-mount to changing this equation for future generations. After-school time offers the chance for young people to take part in sports and fitness activi-ties that not only burn off pent-up energy but also build self-esteem and instill sportsmanship. Also, having kids help with dinner preparation not only offers an extra hand in the kitch-en but also teaches healthy cooking and eating habits.


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How today’s youth are preparing for the future

(BPT) - You don’t have to grow crops or raise livestock in order to under-stand the vital role both play within society, nor do you have to reside in rural America to understand the value of the farmers and ranchers that do. From the food we eat to the health of the local environment, the importance of agriculture is boundless. But for agriculture to continue to advance, it’s essential to educate and inspire young minds, invest in the next generation, and turn today’s youth into tomorrow’s agricultural leaders. That’s where youth agricultural organizations come in.According to Phil Reiter, vice presi-dent of marketing at Tractor Supply Company, the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer and a longtime sup-porter of AG-centric programs like 4-H and FFA, members of these orga-nizations are not only learning invalu-able life skills but they’re also having a great time while doing it. “These programs were designed to be a fun and effective way for stu-dents to explore a critically important industry,” said Reiter. “Aside from learning about responsibility and lead-ership, members also have the ability

to form strong, long-lasting relation-ships with peers that share similar interests and passions.”Through involvement in youth agricul-tural programs, students can look for-ward to the following:

Good Friends Agricultural organizations give stu-dents the opportunity to be actively engaged in projects and events that involve socializing with friends and meeting new people from across the country. From attending local fairs to competing in contests and career development events, members have the opportunity to travel and work alongside classmates that have similar interests as them.

Growing Confidence Group meetings provide a fun set-ting for members to interact with both peers and adults. Throughout the year and during fair season, members are often required to address large crowds. Whether it’s presenting ani-mals to a panel of judges or giving a speech, high-pressure situations like these teach students about prepara-tion, poise and public speaking.

Leadership Opportunities Both 4-H and FFA focus on empow-ering young people to take on leader-ship positions within their respective organizations. While in FFA, members elect their own officers and are responsible for planning and conduct-ing activities throughout the year.Civic Responsibility Giving back is a primary component of 4-H and FFA, and throughout the year members spend ample time coor-dinating various fundraising cam-paigns to benefit their communities.

Recognition Participating in youth agricultural organizations means being surrounded

by a variety of adult role models. Throughout the year, members attend events and meet executives from some of the country’s top corpora-tions, through which many members form connections and receive recogni-tion for their hard work. Tractor Supply frequently recogniz-es individuals who have displayed exemplary service and commitment to their community. Last year, the retail-er presented dozens of hardworking 4-H and FFA members with commem-orative certificates during special cer-emonies at state and county fairs. From June 8 to October 22, the com-pany will send its Mobile Fair Tour to 19 fairs across the country.


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OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, August 15, noon – 6:00pm for Kindergartners and new studentsK-8 First day: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Address: 2575 East River Road, Livingston, MT 59047Time: Arrive at 8:00 am – Bell rings at 8:15am – day ends at 3:25 pmSchool Board: Laura Mitchell Creason, Board Chair; Luke Jergenson, Trustee; Ellie Summers, TrusteeClerk: Janet DavisTeachers: Mrs. Bobbi Jo Payne, Mr. Patrick Klein, Ms. Stacia Denton, Ms. Ingrid BonnerAdministrator: Dr. Kimberly DeBruycker 406-581-8446 [email protected] Website: www.pinecreekschool.org More information: 406-581-8446 or https://www.facebook.com/ pinecreek19/

Supply ListsGrades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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• Two Pocket Folders (3rd, 4th, 5th graders need 3)• Markers (10 pack of traditional colors) • Post-it® Flags 1/2 inch size (50+) (plastic, not

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use on white boards• Shorter water bottle (with a snap tight top) • Pair of sneakers to be used for P.E. • Daily small morning & afternoon snack • Daily non-microwave sack lunch

Grades 6, 7, 8 – for all subjects • Backpack (1) no wheels• Lined college-ruled notebooks (3)• Two-pocket folders (4)• Pencil box or pencil bag (1)• Pencil supply (mechanical #2 or wooden #2 pencils)• Colored pencils• Colored pens (2)– 1 black or blue, and 1 red • Fun colored pens (3-4)• Highlighter (2)• Post-it® Flags 1/2 inch size (50+) (plastic, not

paper)• Mini dry-erase eraser, old sock, or washcloth for

use on white boards• Shorter water bottle (with a snap tight top) • Pair of sneakers to be used for P.E. • Daily small morning & afternoon snack • Daily preferably non-microwave sack lunch• Please arrive on our first day of school with a novel

appropriate to your reading level that you have not read before.

Is your child protected, immunized for school? (BPT) - Fall is an exciting time for kids - seeing old friends, getting to know new classmates, learning new skills and exploring classrooms. But with all this fun and interaction, it’s important to remember one of the best ways to keep your child safe and healthy is to make sure he or she is up to date on their vaccina-tions. Vaccines have made many once-common seri-ous childhood diseases rare today. They are safe, effective and they save lives. “It’s critical to make sure that you and your chil-dren receive vaccinations according to the schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control,” says John Meigs, Jr., MD, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. “Vaccines are impor-tant not only for school-age children, but for babies and young children, pregnant women, teens and pre-teens, adults and seniors.” How exactly do vaccines work? According to the patient education website familydoctor.org, “Vaccines contain weakened versions of a virus or versions that look like a virus (called antigens). This means the antigens cannot produce the signs or symptoms of the disease, but they do stimulate the immune system to create antibodies. These antibodies help protect you if you are exposed to the virus in the future.” Much like how an athlete trains to prepare for com-petition, vaccines train your immune system to respond in case the body is exposed to the virus. If it is, it knows exactly how to fight it off. Vaccines help you stay healthy, and if you do get sick, it might be less severe or for less time when compared to others who have not been immunized. The CDC lists recommended immunizations for the prevention of 17 diseases to protect people from birth through old age. All states require children to be vac-

cinated against certain communicable diseases in order to attend school. Information about recommended immunization schedules for people of all ages is available at family-doctor.org. On aafp.org, you can find an interactive

map showing vaccine-specific coverage levels for each state. If anyone in your family is behind on their vaccina-tions, it’s easy to catch up. Speak with your family physician about creating a plan.

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