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Liberty Public Schools
February 3, 2010
SPECIAL NOTE
Today’s edition of QuickNews will be my last as editor of the e-newsletter. It has been a pleasure sharing the many great things happening in Liberty Public Schools with our parents, students, staff, and community stakeholders during the past two-and-a-half years. The Communications Department will continue to keep you up-to-date. Future questions/comments should be directed to: Lynn Martin, Communications Department, at 736-5300 or lmartin@liberty.k12.mo.us
Thank you,
Eileen Houston-Stewart
NEWS ITEMS
OPERATION H3: HEALING HAITI'S HURT
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is hosting a pancake dinner to raise money for Haiti on Friday, February 5, at Liberty High School in the cafeteria from 4-6:30 p.m. Cost is $6 per person for all you can eat Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, and juice. All money raised will be sent to Haiti through C3 Missions: The Global Orphan Project. You can enjoy delicious pancakes and support the people of Haiti in their time of need!
Students at Lewis and Clark Elementary raised over $1,000 for Haiti relief this week. The students will donate the money to the American Red Cross.
DOCTORS WITH A HEART DAY!
WHAT: Providing FREE dental treatment to families WITHOUT access to dental care or who do not have dental insurance
WHEN: Friday, February 26, 2010
WHERE: Seaport Family Dentistry
2 Westwoods Drive, Liberty, MO
SERVICES: Cleanings, exams, x-rays, fillings, extractions
An appointment is required and must be made on February 12 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. by calling 781-1430.
LHS AND LNHS 2010-2011 BOOSTER MEMBERS NEEDED FOR OFFICER POSITIONS
As the new high school opens in 2010, the Booster Clubs of Liberty High School and Liberty North High School will be in need of people who want to serve as officers. Please consider becoming an officer or encourage a friend or family member to become one. LHS and LNHS Booster Clubs are looking for a few good men and women! Please contact LHS Boosters at lhsboosters@liberty.k12.mo.us, and include your name and contact information, including cell phone number, email, high school affiliation (LHS or LNHS), and your position of interest. Officer positions are as follows: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair, Fall Programs Chair, Fundraising Chair, Concessions.
LHS AND LNHS 2010-2011 ORCHESTRA BOOSTER MEMBERS NEEDED FOR OFFICER POSITIONS
As the new high school opens in 2010, the Orchestra Boosters of Liberty High School and Liberty North High School will be in need of people who want to serve as officers. Please consider becoming an officer. Contact Ellen Gregory, Orchestra Booster Secretary, at rosa-2@att.net, and include your name, contact information, including cell phone number, email, high school affiliation (LHS or LNHS), and your position of interest.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ARE WE READY FOR THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE?
Is your child ready for school? Parents as Teachers hosts this annual event to help parents know more about kindergarten in Liberty. It is also helpful for those parents who haven’t decided whether their child will go to kindergarten next year because of late spring or summer birthdays. A panel made up of kindergarten teachers and other district personnel will answer parent questions. This is for parents only – please, no children. No reservation is required. For more information, call 736-5324.
When: Thursday, February 4, 2010
6:30 pm
Where: Early Childhood Center
9600 NE 79th Street
Kansas City, MO
ACT PREP CLASSES
ACT spring classes are now forming in preparation for the April 10 and June 12 ACT National Tests. Registration is required. Sessions will be offered at Liberty High School on the following dates:
Wednesday, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
February 24
March 3
March 10
March 24
March 31
April 7
Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
February 20
February 27
March 6
March 13
March 27
April 3
Cost for taking all 6 sessions – $50 for LHS students
$55 for students living in Liberty, attending school in a different district
$60 for non-Liberty students
For sign-up information, go to http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/lhs/guidance/index.html or pick up a registration form in the attendance office at LHS starting January 18, 2010. You may pay your fees by cash or check. Make your check or money order payable to Liberty Public Schools and mail to the attention of Eric Greely, Sr., Assistant Principal, Liberty High School, 200 Blue Jay Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
LIBERTY OAKS PTA FUNDRAISER
Liberty Oaks Elementary PTA is participating in a trash bag sale fundraiser from February 1 – 15. We are selling 39-gallon trash bags (the yellow ones) for $10/roll (25 in a roll). All Liberty Oaks students are selling; if you do not know a student, you can email libertyoakspta@hotmail.com to place an order. Money is collected now, and trash bags will be delivered the week of February 22.
GODFATHER’S PIZZA NIGHT – SUPPORT ORCHESTRA PROGRAM
Help support your Liberty school orchestras and Liberty Orchestra Booster Club while having a quick, hot meal at the same time. February 11, Godfather's Pizza will donate 20% of each purchase made between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. if you mention Liberty Orchestra Boosters. Dine in or carry out is available.
FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY FAMILY FUN NIGHT
The Franklin Elementary School Parent Teacher Association is hosting a Mardi-Gras themed Family Fun Night on Friday, February 19, from 6 - 9 p.m. at Heritage Hall, 117 W. Kansas Street, downtown Liberty. Ticket price includes spaghetti dinner, drink, and one bingo card for $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 3-11. Children 2 and under are free. Additional bingo cards can be purchased for 50 cents each. The event will also include a silent auction. Tickets may be ordered through the Franklin Elementary Web site link http://fr.liberty.k12.mo.us/ or at the Franklin office by February 5, 2010. If you have questions, please contact Christy Hayes @ mjajhayes@sbcglobal.net or 820-9095, or Deanna Korondi @ dkorondi@sbcglobal.net or 781-6816.
LET’S PRETEND!
Liberty Parents as Teachers presents: Let’s Pretend! for families with children up to age 5. Have a wonderful time learning through play with your child! Pretend play impacts all areas of development. When children use language, intellectual processing, and large and small muscles, they become more skilled at math, cooperation, self esteem, and problem solving.
When: Friday evening, February 19, 6 – 8 p.m.
or Saturday morning, February 20, 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Early Childhood Center, 9600 NE 79th Street, Kansas City, MO
For more information, call 736-7020.
DISTRICT/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE AT LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Biology students at Liberty High School want to encourage you to do your part for local hospital patients at the upcoming Community Center Blood Drive Thursday, February 11, from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Liberty High School. Donors can visit the site throughout the day or make an appointment online by going to www.esavealifenow.org and using the Sponsor Code libertyhs.
The Community Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood for local hospitals and has been serving Missouri and Kansas hospitals for almost 50 years. The Center needs to collect 580 pints of blood every day and over 140,000 pints annually to meet the needs of our local hospitals.
For more information, please contact Rick Knowles at 736-6800, ext. 2019, or any LHS AP Biology student.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS?
What: Girl Scout Recruitment Night
When: Thursday, February 18, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Liberty Middle School commons area
Girl Scouts is open to all school-aged girls. Questions can be sent to joinscouts611@hotmail.com.
YOUTH WINTER BASEBALL CAMP
Is your child interested in playing baseball? Plan to attend a camp for kids 6 - 12 years old. You can sign up now for limited spots for the upcoming winter camp. The camps are designed for 2 sessions of work at the high school to jump start your spring seasons. To learn more, contact Kirk Bragg at kbragg@liberty.k12.mo.us or go to http://athletics.liberty.k12.mo.us/ and look for the Youth Winter Baseball Camp note on the page, click the SIGN UP NOW link provided, and follow the directions stated in the document.
LIBERTY FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE SEEKS LOGO
Area artists young and old are invited to design a patriotic logo for the City of Liberty's 4th of July celebration—Liberty’s Salute to Freedom.
The July 4, 2010, event will feature a greatly expanded celebration of freedom, complete with a parade of military and patriotic units, and the reading of the Declaration of Independence on Liberty Square.
Two art contests are planned. The first, a logo contest, is for adults and teenagers 14 and up. Entries must be in a digital format. The winning design may be used on t-shirts, banners, literature, and advertising.
In addition, a poster contest for youth ages 5 - 14 is also planned. Poster entries may be displayed at the Liberty City Hall, on the City’s cable channel, at area businesses, and during the Salute to Freedom celebration.
A complete list of rules, entry form, and a release form will be available online beginning January 27 at www.ci.liberty.mo.us/SalutetoFreedom or at the Liberty City Hall, 101 E. Kansas. Entries must be mailed or delivered to Liberty City Hall by 5 p.m., February 26, 2010.
The winner will be announced at a March Liberty City Council meeting. For information, go to www.ci.liberty.mo.us/SalutetoFreedom beginning January 27, or call 439-4415.
REMINDERS
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENROLLMENT NIGHTS SCHEDULED
Liberty Junior High School
Parent Enrollment Meetings
2010-2011 School Year
February 9, 2010
Incoming 8th graders 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Incoming 9th graders 8 - 9 p.m.
Meetings will be held in the auditorium. For more information, call 736-5380.
South Valley Junior High School
Parent Enrollment Meetings
2010-2011 School Year
February 11, 2010
Incoming 8th graders 6 - 7 p.m.
Incoming 9th graders 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Optional A+ meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Meetings will be held in the cafeteria. For more information, call 736-7300.
2010 SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION
The 2010 Summer Adventure dates will be June 7 -June 30 for grades K-8 and June 7 -July 2 for grades 9-12. These dates are subject to change if we experience any further inclement weather days. Further information for Summer Adventure will be available at February Parent/Teacher conferences.
2010-2011 KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT
Begin enrolling your upcoming kindergarten student for the 2010-2011 school year in Liberty schools! Parents have been able to enroll their child since January 4 and can continue through March 22, 2010. You will need to take 2 proofs of residency, your child’s birth certificate, immunization record, social security card, and names and phone numbers of emergency contacts to the Student Enrollment/Welcome Center at the District Administration Center, 650 Conistor, Liberty, between the hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, please call 736-5310 or visit our Web site at http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/parents/student-enrollment-information.
2010-2011 CALENDAR
The 2010-2011 school district calendar was approved by the Board at its December meeting. To view the calendar, go to http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/parents/district-calendar-hours
LIBERTY KIDS CHESS LEAGUE
When: Thursdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. – Six weeks
Who: Grades K-12 (all students invited to participate)
Where: Liberty Community Center, 1600 S. Withers Rd., Liberty
Pre-registration: Entry Fee - $30 for six weeks
On-site registration: 6:30 p.m. First Week – Entry Fee $40 for six weeks
Spring 2010 League Dates: March 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Entries: Mail your name, school, grade, and a check to Ken Fee, 1537 Baker St., Liberty, MO 64068. Make checks payable to Ken Fee.
For more information, visit www.kcchess.org. Questions? Call Ken Fee at 399-3703 or email chessclub@powerpawn.net.
STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITIONS
LIBERTY SAPPHIRES WIN BIG AT REGIONAL COMPETITION!
Saturday, January 30, the Liberty Sapphires competed at the Lee's Summit North Regional Dance Competition. The squad won 1st place in prop, 1st place in hip hop, and 3rd place in pom. The team scored the highest total points given to any team throughout the entire day for their prop number. In addition, the team also won a best choreography award for their prop routine choreographed by Coach Maggie Willis.
The Sapphires are coached by Brandi Yates and Maggie Willis. Squad members include: Megan Asbury, Brianna Blackmon, Kelsey Buehler, Dani Dillon, Nikki Dinsmore, Kayla Hammer, Sammie Kidd, Carlie Kuhnhenn, Kirby Lampe, Anna McKee, Brooke McPheeters, Brooke Schroeder, Jill Strayer, Hayley White, Keelie Wilson, and Katie Witthar. Congratulations, Sapphires!
PARENT TIPS
KNOW THE SIGNS
It is difficult to tell if a young person is using alcohol or other drugs, because mood swings and changes in attitude, temper outbursts, changes in hobbies or activities, and strange sleeping patterns are all common in teens. But if you notice:
· Significant change in friends, mood, and/or appearance
· School problems
· Rebelling against family rules
· A “nothing matters” attitude
· Increased secrecy
· Increase in borrowing money
· Use of incense, room deodorizer, or perfume
· Possession of a drug or paraphernalia
your child may be using alcohol or other drugs, and it is time to take action. For more information, contact Amy Tuso, Prevention Coordinator, at 736-7312 or atuso@liberty.k12.mo.us
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