Welcome to Second Semester at Livsey! Thanks to everyone for a very successful first semester for the PTA sponsored activities and events.

Congratulations and thank you to the fourth and fifth grade students for their performance at January’s PTA meeting. The students collaborated to present four folktales from around the globe and their production included some of their own composed music.

Your child’s class will have the chance to “show some Livsey love” at their class Valentine party which will be held at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14th in their classrooms. If you would like to participate or provide treats for your student’s class, please contact your room parent.

We hope to see everyone at Livsey’s annual family-school dance on Friday, February 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. We would like to remind you that the school dance is for Livsey students and their younger siblings only. There are no drop offs; a parent or guardian must attend with your child(ren). However, new this year, adults will not have to pay admission!

We are also looking forward to seeing everyone at Shorty’s for Livsey Family Night Out on February 27. You may go at any time during the day and a portion of your check will benefit our PTA. There’s no school on February 17 and February 20. Happy Presidents’ Day! Finally, save the date for our Walk to School Day on March 7. More details will follow through email and your child’s courier.

Sincerely,
Kathy Hufford and Heather Leo
PTA Co-Presidents

The Tucker Parent Council welcomes GA Rep. Scott Holcomb to the podium at its February meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2012 at Idlewood Elementary School in Tucker click here for map & directions.

Rep. Holcomb will present legislative issues that are impacting education and other areas of interest during the current state legislative session. He will discuss community issues and how the current rash of crime impacting our community is being addressed (he, too, is a recent victim of theft). The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm; following Rep. Holcomb’s talk, there will be an opportunity for those attending to ask questions.

For more information about this meeting or about the Tucker Parent Council, please contact Larry Donroe-Wells.

(From the American Heart Association)

Eating healthy on a budget can seem difficult; but it can be done!
Being creative can help you stick to your budget and incorporate nutritious foods into your diet. Try to incorporate some of these healthy foods under $1 into your weekly menu planning.

Apples Great for: Snacks, green salads, main dish salads, and fruit salads.
What’s a serving? 1 large apple.

Bananas Great for: Snacks and fruit salads, yogurt parfaits, and smoothies.
What’s a serving? 1 banana.

Baby Carrots (in bags) Great for: Snacks, casseroles, stews, veggie platters, and side dishes. What’s a serving? About 1/2 cup or 2 ounces raw.

Canned Beans Great for: Green salads, casseroles, stews, and chili. Types of beans range from 50% less sodium kidney beans and black beans to white beans and garbanzo beans. What’s a serving? Each can contains about 3.5 (1/2-cup) servings.

Canned Tomatoes Great for: Italian and Mexican recipes, chili, stew, and casseroles. Flavor options range from no-salt-added sliced stewed tomatoes to diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil. What’s a serving? One can contains about 3.5 (1/2-cup) servings.

Oranges (extra large navel oranges) Great for: Snacks, green salads, and fruit salads. What’s a serving? 1 large or extra large orange.

Pears Great for: Snacks, as an appetizer with cheese, green salads, and fruit salads. What’s a serving? 1 large pear

Lentils (dry) Great for: Soups and stews, cold bean salads, and casseroles.
What’s a serving? 2 ounces (dry)

Pearl Barley (dry) Great for: Soups and stews, cold salads, and casseroles.
What’s a serving? 2 ounces (dry)

Yogurt (plain, lowfat, or fat-free) Great for: Smoothies, yogurt parfait, dips, and dressings. What’s a serving? An 8-ounce or 6-ounce container is usually a serving.

Want to know more? Click here to see the complete list!

Upload Your Favorite Pictures for the Yearbook Today!
The 2011-2012 Yearbook is in need of photos and we encourage you to share any you’ve taken through out the year. Here’s how you can submit photos online:
   • Click here to access the portal
   • If it does not automatically log you into the site,
enter username: 400113448 and password: livseylove
   • Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.
   • Enter information about the photo and provide contact information
in case the staff needs additional information.
   • Click “Save Details”.

It’s that easy! Submit your photos today! The last day to submit photos is 02/24/2012.

Thank you for your help!

Deidre Turk
Yearbook Adviser 

Or if you just have a couple of photos please email them directly to Deidre Turk
(Be sure to include Grade/Class/Event and your contact info in your email too!)