Livonia CSD

Si le das un libro a un Bulldog… ✨📚 If you give a Bulldog a book...✨📚 Yesterday, our Spanish 5 students took their creativity on the road! They wrote their own books in the style of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie—but with their own unique twists! 📝📖 🌟 These talented authors visited 2nd grade at the elementary school to share their stories en español! ¡Qué experiencia increíble! (What an amazing experience!) It’s always great to see our older students inspiring the younger ones. 🐾 ¡Bien hecho, Bulldogs! (Well done, Bulldogs!) 💙🧡

🧠💡 Livonia Hosts MasterMinds & Keeps the Momentum Going! 💡🧠 Our MasterMinds teams showed their smarts on Thursday afternoon, taking on competitors right here at home! 👏 JV Results: ✅ Defeated Honeoye 120-55 ✅ Defeated Keshequa 90-40 ❌ Fell to Belfast 175-60 👏 Varsity Results: ✅ Defeated Honeoye 180-100 ✅ Defeated Honeoye again 195-85 ✅ Took down Keshequa 230-80 📊 Season Standings: 🔥 JV is now 7-2 🔥 Varsity remains undefeated at 9-0! 💥 Top Scorers for the Day: 🏅 Ellie D. – 245 points 🏅 Hannah W. – 40 points 🏅 Claire P. – 30 points Awesome job, Bulldogs! 🐾 Keep up the great work! 💙🧡 📊 Check out stats, scores, and schedules here: https://www.nymasterminds.com/league/24-25R9.html

Middle School Spirit & Achievements! 🎉 🎭 Spirit Week Fun – Rhyme Without a Reason! Creativity was on full display as students rocked their Rhyme Without a Reason costumes! 🏆 Honor Roll & High Honor Roll Recognition! A huge congratulations to our hardworking students who earned Honor Roll and High Honor Roll for this past marking period! 🎓👏 Mr. O’Keefe personally handed out certificates during lunch, celebrating their dedication and achievements. Check those backpacks! Way to go, Bulldogs! 💙🧡

📸 Throwback Thursday: Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog! 🐾 This week, we’re back in the Elementary School with Mrs. Welch! But instead of a senior photo, we’re throwing it WAY back—with a 5th-grade photo of our 5th-grade teacher! Mrs. Welch, a 2015 Livonia graduate, is now shaping young minds right where she once sat as a student. 💙🧡 ✨ Her favorite part of teaching at Livonia? "I had such a great experience when I went to school here, and my favorite part is giving my students the experience I had. I get to watch them grow, try new things, and learn in fun and engaging ways. I’m honored to be their teacher here at Livonia!" From Bulldog student to Bulldog teacher—Mrs. Welch is proof that once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog! 🐶❤️#OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog

Kindergarten Celebrates 100 Days Smarter & Brighter! 🎉 Our Kindergarten Bulldogs had an amazing time celebrating the 100th Day of School with fun, learning, and creativity! From racing like 100-year-olds to glowing in the dark, stacking, building, and snacking, our students made this milestone unforgettable! 💯🎈 Here’s a look at some of the fun: 👵👴 Mrs. Pickering & Mrs. Carey’s classes had us laughing with their 100-day races, dressing as 100-year-olds and zooming through the halls with walkers! 🏁😂 🏗️ Mrs. Kuhn’s class teamed up with their buddies from Mrs. Coyle & Mr. Litter’s classes to take on a 100-piece building challenge—stacking gummies, marshmallows, and toothpicks into creative towers! ✨ Mrs. Herrick’s class turned up the fun with a Glow in the Dark Party! 🌟 Students practiced writing their names, addition, and reading CVC words using glow-in-the-dark markers! 📚 Mrs. DeBattista’s class celebrated 100 days of learning and fun, making every moment count! 🧱 Mrs. Pickering’s class also tackled some 100-themed challenges, including building with 100 blocks, stacking 100 cups, creating a 100-piece snack, and drawing a 100-inch mural! 🎨🍿 💙🧡 What an exciting way to mark 100 days of hard work, growth, and Bulldog Pride! 🐾

Yesterday, our 5th graders marked a special milestone—1,000 days of school! During their 5th-grade meeting, Mr. Whittel and Mrs. Walker spoke about the importance of spreading kindness. To celebrate, students wrote heartfelt thank-you notes to a past teacher, counselor, or school staff member who has inspired or supported them throughout their 1,000-day journey. What a wonderful way to reflect on their growth and show appreciation! 💙🧡

Welcome to the Bulldog Family, Mrs. Walker! 🐾💙🧡 Mrs. Walker is our new Assistant Principal in the Elementary School! 🎉 She is eager to meet our students, staff, and families and looks forward to being part of the amazing Bulldog community. To introduce herself, Mrs. Walker will be visiting classrooms and reading to students over the next few weeks. Plus, you can check out her virtual read-aloud on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/y2NyYUFWOLk 📖🎥 Join us in giving Mrs. Walker a warm Bulldog welcome! We’re thrilled to have her on the team! 🐾💙🧡

BrainStormers Take 2nd Place in the League! ⚡🧠 The Livonia BrainStormers wrapped up an impressive season with a 2nd place finish in the league! 🎉 Tuesday’s playoffs started strong with a 340-270 semifinal win over Avon, showcasing the team’s sharp thinking and quick reflexes. In the finals, the Bulldogs gave it their all, but Cal-Mum proved to be the bigger dog this time, taking the championship 370-170. Despite the early deficit, Livonia fought hard until the end! 👏 Top scorers in the finals: 📚 Ellie D. – 90 points 📚 Peyton B. – 60 points 📚 Miranda B. – 40 points Congratulations to the team on a fantastic season! You made Livonia proud! 💙🧡

First Grade is Having a PAW-some Day! 🐶🐾 To celebrate the 101st day of school, our first graders are going full Dalmatian mode—spots and all! 🖤🤍🐾 What’s better than 101 Dalmatians? A school full of Bulldogs AND Dalmatians! Whether they’re covered in spots or rocking that Bulldog blue and orange, our first graders know they’re always part of the pack! 💙🧡

🎉📚 Happy 100th Day of School! 📚🎉 100 Days Smarter, Stronger, and Full of Bulldog Pride! 🐾 Today, we celebrate 100 days of learning, growing, and making memories together. Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for supporting our Bulldogs every step of the way. 💯💙🧡 #100thDayOfSchool #BulldogPride #GoDawgs #100DaysSmarter

🐾 Welcome Back, Bulldogs! 🐾 We hope everyone enjoyed a fun and restful February Break! Just a reminder that Monday, February 24th will be a C Day in both the Elementary and MHS buildings. Let’s get ready for an awesome week ahead! GO DAWGS! 🧡💙🐾

⏰ Reminder: UPK Registrations Due Tuesday! Don’t forget—PreK registration packets are due by Tuesday, February 25th to be eligible for the lottery! 📄 Access the PreK Registration Packet Here: https://5il.co/vhyx 📞 Questions? Contact Carolyn Barratt in the Elementary School Main Office at cbarratt@livoniacsd.org or (585) 346-4000 x5000. Let’s get our future Bulldogs ready—GO DAWGS! 🐾💙🧡

🐾 Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog 🐾 Each week, we celebrate a Livonia graduate who has returned to work in our district! This week’s featured Bulldog: Kat O'Neil 🖌️ Then: Class of '88 Senior 🎨 Now: MHS Art Teacher Kat shares: “Livonia means so much to me for so many reasons. I’m honored to teach in the same department that inspired me to become an art teacher in high school. I grew up on a dairy farm here in the village. I love living and working in Livonia and feel so fortunate to have raised my children here. It’s my heart and my family, and I’ve loved teaching and learning from our students.” Thank you, Mrs. O'Neil, for your dedication to our students and for bringing your Bulldog Pride full circle! 🧡💙 #OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog #BulldogPride #GoDawgs #LivoniaArt #Classof88

🌟🍎 Kindergarten Transition Night 🍎🌟 Do you have questions or concerns about your child’s development and/or readiness for Kindergarten? If so, we invite you to attend this informative evening hosted by the Livonia Elementary Student Services Team! 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Livonia Elementary Large Gym Topics Covered: 📝 CPSE to Kindergarten Transition 🎒 Kindergarten Readiness 🤝 Supports & Services Available in Kindergarten ❓ Q&A Opportunities ✨ Free Childcare Provided During the Event! Leave with tips and tricks to help support your child as they prepare for their Kindergarten journey. We hope to see you there! 🐾💙🧡 #BulldogPride #KindergartenReady

🎉🐾 Middle School Spirit Week is Coming! 🐾🎉 Grades 6-8, get ready to show your Bulldog Pride when we return from break! 🗓️ Monday, 2/24 – Pajama Day 💤 Roll out of bed and into school in your coziest PJs! 🌟 Tuesday, 2/25 – Famous Celebrity Day 🎤 Channel your inner star – dress as your favorite celeb! 🏀 Wednesday, 2/26 – Jersey Day 🏈 Rep your favorite team or player – jerseys all around! 🤪 Thursday, 2/27 – Rhyme Without a Reason Day 🦎🐾 Grab a friend and dress as two things that rhyme (Bulldog & Groundhog, Blizzard & Lizard – get creative)! 🧡💙 Friday, 2/28 – Orange & Blue Day 🧡💙 Show off your Bulldog Pride – GO DAWGS! Let’s have some fun and bring the Bulldog spirit! 🐾🎉 #BulldogPride #SpiritWeek #GoDawgs

🌹💙 A Sweet Valentine's Surprise! 💙🌹 Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest impact! On Valentine’s Day, Mr. Hall, one of our amazing bus drivers, took a moment to spread kindness by handing out flowers to students. 💐✨ Ms. Lynch captured this heartwarming moment as students gathered around, smiling and feeling the love. 💛 It’s these simple acts of kindness that make our Bulldog community so special! Thank you, Mr. Hall, for going the extra mile – both on the road and in making our students’ day a little brighter! 🚌💐🐾 #BulldogPride #KindnessMatters #GoDawgs 💙🧡

❤️✨ A Little Belated Valentine’s Day Love from Mrs. Carey’s Kindergarten Class! ✨❤️ Sometimes the sweetest moments are worth the wait! Check out this heartwarming video featuring our Kindergarten friends from Mrs. Carey’s class. 💌🎨🤗 📽️ https://youtu.be/b0KW3JUccps Love, kindness, and Bulldog Pride are always in season. 🐾❤️

🎶✨ Fine Arts Friday Spotlight! ✨🎶 Our 4th Grade Band hit a big milestone this week—they began full rehearsals and are working hard to play together as an ensemble. Their sound is already coming together beautifully, and we can’t wait to see their progress as they continue to grow as musicians. 🥁🎺🎵 Meanwhile, over on the stage... The production of Mean Girls is in full swing! The choreography is polished, the blocking is set, and the music is mastered. Now, the cast is gearing up to run the entire show off-book over February break—a true testament to their dedication and hard work. With all this preparation, it’s shaping up to be a performance you won’t want to miss! Break a leg to the entire cast and crew—it’s going to be unforgettable! 🎭🌸 🧡💙 #FineArtsFriday #LivoniaPride #BulldogBand #4thGradeBand #MeanGirlsMusical #GoDawgs #ArtsInAction #BulldogSpotlight

🐾 Throwback Thursday – Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog! 🐾 We’re back with our second week of the new #ThrowbackThursday series, celebrating Livonia alumni who have returned as staff! This week, we’re featuring Sharon McCarron! 📸 Then: Class of 1987 – A proud Livonia senior 🎓 Now: ES Library Assistant & Greeter / Reading Specialist TA Sharon shared: "Our faculty and staff at Livonia provide a great educational foundation for our students. I am proud to be a part of our Bulldog family. Go Bulldogs!" Once a Dawg, always a Dawg! 🧡💙 Stay tuned every Thursday as we continue to spotlight our amazing staff! #BulldogPride #GoDawgs #OnceABulldogAlwaysABulldog

🧠💡 BrainStormers Wrap Up Regular Season! 💡🧠 The BrainStormers wrapped up their regular season Tuesday afternoon with a split decision. In the first match, Cal-Mum edged out the Bulldogs with a 310-190 win. But Livonia came back firing on all cylinders, taking down Avon 430-210 to finish strong! 💪🔥 With a 4-1 record, the Bulldogs are set to enter playoffs on February 25, likely as either the #1 or #2 seed—depending on how the final standings shake out. Maybe they’ll see Cal-Mum again… after all, Clubber Lang looked fierce the first time he fought Rocky, but we all (should) know what happened in the rematch! 🥊🏆 💙 Top scorers of the day: 🏅 Ellie D. – 160 points 🏅 Miranda B. & Hannah W. – 60 points each 🏅 Audrey D. – 20 points Great job, Bulldogs! On to playoffs! 🧠⚡