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Livingston 9-11 Memorial Website

Susan — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:58:18 +0000

Call for Submissions: Livingston 9-11 Memorial tribute is a website that will honor the heroes of Sept 11, 2001, and the memory of those who perished in the terrorist attack. Livingston residents, students, parents, teachers, and staff are invited to submit poems, photos, artwork, creative writing, video, audio, etc…. to be published online. Please email your submissions to lycs@livingstonnj.org. This website will be launched in September 2012. New submissions will be accepted throughout the year. Submission of materials signifies permission to publish with appropriate credits. Please do not submit copyrighted material, only original material that you have created. For further information visit www.livingstonlycs.org.

Registration is OPEN for 2012-2013 LYCS After-school Programs

Susan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:21:07 +0000

Registration is now OPEN for 2012 – 2013 LYCS After-school Programs. All programs start in October and run through May, with End of Year parties in June.

Elementary programs (Gr. 1 – 2 Young Leaders and Gr. 3-5 Leaders) meet at their school 2:30 – 3:30 pm, once a month.

Grade 1 and Grade 2 Young Leaders: Fee $70

Students are taught social, emotional, and leadership skills in a fun, educational program that is age appropriate. The program includes topics on making friends, self-esteem, communication and listening skills. Snacks are provided.

Leaders – Grades 3-5: Fee $70

This is a fun, educational program that addresses different topics each month and includes recreation time. Students are taught different skills including listening, communication, self-esteem, responsibility, respect and teamwork. Snacks are provided.

Evening Programs (Grade 5 Leaders Club, Peer Leaders, and Peer to Peer) meet at Monmouth Court Community Center (26 Monmouth Ct), 5:30-7:00 pm, once a month.

Grade 5 Leaders Club: Fee $70

There is a core curriculum and students choose additional topics of interest to them. Pizza and refreshments are provided. Recreation takes place in the game room at Monmouth Court.

Peer Leaders Club – Grades 6-8: Fee $70

Students choose topics of interest to them, Adopt-a-Charity at the beginning of the school year, and have an End of Year Party at Funplex. Pizza and refreshments are provided. Recreation takes place in the game room at Monmouth Court.

Peer to Peer – Grades 9-12: Fee $70

Peer to Peer is a student-led leadership program committed to an ATOD-free lifestyle (Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs). Students decide topics of interest, community service, and have an opportunity to participate in cross-age teaching, leadership training, and weekend at Camp Bernie (dates TBA). Pizza and refreshments are provided.

Registration is ongoing throughout the school year. Please make checks payable to: Township of Livingston

Registration Form

For online registration go to www.livingstonnj.org. Click Senior, Youth & Leisure to access CommunityPass.

By Mail: send forms and check to: Senior, Youth & Leisure Services (SYLS), 204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Or register in person at the Senior Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

May 25 Snow Day Give-back reschedule

Susan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02:59 +0000

The Board of Education will be closing schools on May 25 as a Snow Day Give-back.

Please note that LYCS Leaders Collins Gr 4 has been rescheduled for Monday, May 14 (2:25-3:40 pm), and Hillside Gr 4 is rescheduled to Tuesday, May 29 (2:25-3:40 pm).

Sunday Feb 12 LYCS Leaders Family Social

Susan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:25 +0000

Join us for a LYCS Leaders Family Social on Sunday, February 12, 1:30-3:30 at Monmouth Court Community Center (26 Monmouth Ct).
Food and Refreshments, Music and Games!

Open to LYCS Leaders and their siblings. Parents/Guardians have the option of volunteering on the day, socializing or dropping off their child(ren) for pick-up at 3:30 pm. We ask that if the child is younger than Grade 3 that a parent/guardian stay and supervise them for safety reasons.

RSVP by Feb 9: lycs@livingstonnj.org so I know how many pizzas to order.

If you want to bring in VALENTINE KISSES for Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter (e.g., food/gifts for our furry, or feathered friends) we will be collecting them at the Sunday Social.

Change in Schedule

Susan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:33:01 +0000

Due to conflicts with Winter Concerts, the following club meeting dates have changed to:

Peer Leaders (Grs 6-8), Wednesday, January 25

Grade 5 Leaders Club, Thursday, January 26

Both club meetings are at Monmouth Court Community Center (26 Monmouth Ct) at 5:30-7:00 pm

Toys 4 Tots a Great Success!

Susan — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:31:39 +0000

The Livingston Youth and Community Services (LYCS) Leaders Toys 4 Tots annual community campaign was a great success again this year! These gifts of assortment of games, books, soft toys, dolls, action figures, art and painting supplies etc… were donated by the kind generosity of the Livingston community. This collaborative project was spearheaded by LYCS Leaders and included the Heritage Middle School Student Council, and staff at the Town Hall, Senior Community Center, Monmouth Court Community Center, YMCA of Essex County, Livingston Public Library, and the West Essex Tribune’s office. These wonderful gifts brought holiday cheer to less fortunate children in Essex County.

The toys were distributed by the Mental Health Association of Essex County (MHAEC) to children who were most in need. Several different programs were able to take advantage of Livingston generosity, and used the toys and games to brighten up the holidays for many children. These included children served in the agency’s unified care management program and children from the Latino Outreach Program. Gifts were delivered to children seeking shelter with their homeless families, and to children engaged in mental health treatment. Whenever possible, gifts for the children were given to their moms and dads who in turn became a special “Santa” and delivered their gifts to their own children, helping to strengthen family bonds. In a time of economic difficulties and high unemployment, LYCS Leaders and the Livingston community displayed humanity, kindness and wonderful generosity, making this a holiday season to remember.

LYCS is a community-based, after-school program that teaches leadership, healthy life choices and life skills to students (gr 2-12) in Livingston. In addition, LYCS provides community service opportunities and community programming. Registration is ongoing throughout the year. For more information about our programs, please visit our website: www.livingstonlycs.org or email: lycs@livingstonnj.org. LYCS is a Township of Livingston: Senior, Youth and Leisure Services program and is funded in part by the Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC).

Toys 4 Tots Campaign Ends Dec 18, 2011

Susan — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:57:26 +0000

Join us this Holiday season in collecting Toys4Tots for children in need. Please donate a new gift, wrapped or unwrapped. If wrapped please label – boy, girl or unisex and age range of gift. Clean and gently used toys are also accepted.

Collection Baskets are at the following locations: Senior Community Center (204 Hillside Avenue), Monmouth Court Community Center (26 Monmouth Ct), Livingston Public Library, West Essex YMCA, and the offices of West Essex Tribune

Last pick up dates for gifts is December 18, 2011

For more information, contact Susan Ridley, Program Supervisor – Community Services at 979-535-2646 or email lycs@livingstonnj.org

CareOne Spring 2011 Talent Show

Susan — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:53:31 +0000

LYCS Leaders share their talent with seniors at CareOne in Livingston.

Hugs from Home – Valentine Edition

Susan — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:33:26 +0000

Photo from L to R: Darren Cohen, Gabby Kim, Vincent Collucci, Zac Brower, Kevin Banzhaf, Madan Atreya, Ryan Saccoman, and Jared Comras

LYCS Peer to Peer students were busy last week sorting the Hugs from Home – Valentine Edition Community Collection for Troops serving in Afghanistan. Students from Harrison School and senior residents at CareOne in Livingston made Valentine Cards to accompany the gifts. This was truly a community event spearheaded by LYCS Leaders, it brought together young and old in the season of love and friendship. In total 18 boxes weighing 377 obs 3 oz were sent overseas. These packages, donated by the generosity of the Livingston community is a small token of our appreciation to those who sacrifice themselves for our freedom, and who are far from home and family. LYCS (Livingston Youth and Community Services) is a community-based, after-school program that provides leadership, healthy life choices and life skill to students grs 3-12. The program also provides community service opportunities as well as community programming. For more information on program activitis, visit www.livingstonlycs.org. LYCS is a program of the Township of Livingston: Senior, Youth and Leisure Services and is funded in part by the Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC).

FREE HUGS for Cycle for Survival

Susan — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:31:46 +0000

LYCS Leader Alivia Leon and her brother Luke, pictured above, were on hand on Saturday February 12, for the Cycle for Survival Charity Ride at the NYSC in Livingston. The students raised $152 for the Charity with the LYCS FREE HUGS wrist bands. LYCS (Livingston Youth and Community Service) is an community-based, after-school program for students grades 3-12. The program teaches leadership, healthy life choices and social skills as well as provides opportunities for community service. Visit www.livingstonlycs.org for program and activities information. LYCS is a program of the Township of Livingston: Senior, Youth and Leisure Services and is funded in part by the Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC).