Top Stories From LPS
LPS Receives Solid APR Results
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released the Annual Performance Report to school districts across the state on Friday, February 1. Liberty Public Schools scored an overall 97.8% on the overall MSIP 5 indicators, a slightly higher mark from last year’s score. Following, are several additional observations from the results received:

  • Liberty Public Schools received the highest point indicators allowed for the following MSIP 5 areas – Academic ELA, Academic Social Studies, College and Career, Attendance, and Graduation Rate.
  • LPS was pleased to see growth and improvement from its students across the district.
  • LPS APR scores were above the state average.
  • The district’s graduation rate (95%) was the highest in recent district history.
  • Student attendance rates received the maximum points allowed (10) for MSIP 5 scoring.

Additional information regarding the Annual Performance Report can be found on our website, or by clicking here. Congratulations to our students and staff for these solid results, and thanks to our parents and community for your continued support!
Summer School Enrollment Now Open
This year's Summer Adventure 2019 online enrollment window for Kindergarten through 8th grade students is now open. Additional information may be found on the summer school website by clicking here. Summer Adventure is scheduled to take place June 3-28, 2019. In addition, be sure to follow the LPS summer school program on Twitter at @LPSSummerAdv.
Schumacher Named 2019 Model School
It was an exciting morning at Lillian Schumacher Elementary on Monday, February 4, as Schumacher Principal Chris Gabriel announced to his staff that they had been chosen as a 2019 ICLE Model School . There are only a handful of schools chosen for this recognition nation-wide. According to the ICLE website, Model Schools and Innovative Districts recognize the need for change, collectively establish a vision, and systematically work together to create a learning environment that enables students of all abilities to thrive. Several members of the Lillian Schumacher team will travel to Washington, D.C. in June 2019 to share their school story and present to attendees. Way to go, Sharks!
LPS News to Know
EPiC Elementary
Randomized Lottery Information
If you are interested in placing your child's name in the EPiC Elementary randomized lottery process for enrollment in the 2019-2020 school year, the online enrollment is now open. For more information regarding EPiC's enrollment process, visit their website by clicking here, or call the EPiC office at 736-5730. Enrollment is open through February 28, 2019.
February 4-8 Reserved as
National School Counseling Week
The week of February 4-8 is reserved as National School Counselors Week. All of us in Liberty Public Schools would like to take a moment to thank the several dozen counselors who provide amazing support and guidance for our students and families. Recently, we had a chance to visit with one of these counselors, Mr. Josh Ehrhard, from South Valley Middle School. Click here to view a special video that displays just a little bit of what our school counselors provide each day.
Student/Staff Recognitions
Golden Girls with Strong National Performance
This past weekend, the Liberty North Golden Girls traveled to Orlando, Florida, for the Dance Team Union National Dance Championship. The Golden Girls competed in the Medium Varsity Jazz category, Medium Varsity Hip Hop category, and brought two senior soloists. During semifinals, the Golden Girls were able to score high enough to advance straight to finals in both routines. The team brought home 8th place in the nation in Medium Varsity Hip Hop and 14th place in Medium Varsity Jazz. Soloist Courtney Rowe brought a sassy jazz routine, and she barely missed semifinals by a tenth of a point. Soloist Alaina Lee scored at the top of her preliminary group, advancing her straight to finals. She ended up placing 6th in the nation for her solo.  

The routines that the Golden Girls compete with are choreographed by their coaches, Tiffany Cunningham and Mallory Gooch. The Golden Girls consist of 17 dancers: Rachel Cascone, Madison Currey, Emma Damman (captain), Makenzie Horn, Alaina Lee (captain), Cara Nedeau, Tyci O'Quinn, Parker Paredes, Annalise Pinedo, Kaylin Robinson, Courtney Rowe, Amelia Snedigar, Alexa Spurlock, Mia Spurlock, Rylie Turner, Caroline Utz, & Shelby Whitley.
LHS Students Presented NCWIT Recognition
As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT), NetApp of Wichita and Northwest Missouri State University will recognize 41 high school women for their accomplishments and aspirations in computing and technology at an award ceremony and reception at Kauffman Conference Center on February 8.

LPS is excited to announce that two of our high school students have been named 2019 Honorable Mention recipients of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing - Western Missouri and Kansas Affiliate. These students are Liberty High School's Charlotte Hall and Rachel Thomas. Congratulations to both of these young ladies!
LNHS Students Bring Home Hardware
The 2019 Kansas City Metro Area and Greater Missouri Art Region Scholastic awards were released January 30, and Liberty North High School students fared very well. Scholastic received 1,600 entries from the KC metro area. Of those selected, 124 Gold Keys, 150 Silver Keys, and 205 Honorable Mentions were awarded. These totals represent only 36% of all submissions. To view the detailed results, click here. Congratulations to all students involved!
District/Community Events
Kindergarten Enrollment
Now Open
The enrollment window for students who will be kindergartners beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, opened for parents/guardians on January 15. Following, you will find four easy steps to enroll your child online. In addition, don't forget that Kindergarten Round-up is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, at the school your child will be attending.

Step 1: The process can begin from the comforts of your own home using your home computer (or any computer with Internet access). Click here to begin the online process. When arriving at this point, follow the directions to complete the online application, and gather the student information documents listed in Step 3.

Step 2: You will then be directed to schedule a time to visit your student's school to complete the enrollment process. If you're not sure which LPS elementary school your child is to attend, click here to check your address. If you have further questions, don't hesitate to call the LPS Transportation Office at 736-5360.

Step 3: Visit your child's school at your scheduled time and take the following documents to secure his/her enrollment:
  • Two different utility bills - gas, water, or electric only
  • OR a lease agreement 
  • OR a non-contingent sales contract 
  • OR a settlement statement

Step 4: Attend Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Last Chance: Read From the Start for Parents
LAST CHANCE to SIGN UP  for Read from the Start for Parents , February 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Liberty High School Library Media Center! Children who grow up hearing stories and engaging with books have a better chance of falling in love with language and succeeding in school. Research shows that reading aloud is the single most important activity a caregiver can do to help a child prepare for reading and learning. Missouri Humanities Council’s family reading program,  Read From the Start  (RFTS), empowers parents/caregivers to read to their young children regularly, helping them to form early habits that foster a lifelong love of reading.

Through the guidance of a certified RFTS Discussion Leader, participants read/discuss children’s books and explore fun activities to enhance story time and nurture early literacy skills in their children. RFTS is offered free of charge, and participants keep the high quality children’s books presented in the program. Childcare will be provided. Parents can  sign up here  by February 7th.

To learn more about all LibraryXL programs, visit  http://bit.ly/libraryxl . LibraryXL happens most Wednesday evenings in the Liberty High School library and includes tutoring opportunities. Please email Andrea Sumy ( andrea.sumy@lps53.org ) with any questions about the upcoming Read From the Start programs or LibraryXL.
LPS AP Exam Registration Info for 2018-2019
AP Exam Online Registration for students currently taking Advanced Placement classes :
Liberty High School:  www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/261970
Liberty North High School:  www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/261967
To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions and print/save the confirmation page PDF that is provided at the end.  We strongly recommend that parents and students are both present while registering, to ensure that the correct exams are ordered.
 
AP Exam Fees:
AP exams cost $100 per exam, in addition to a $5 administration fee per student. 
Students requiring financial assistance will have the opportunity to make this request through the online registration process. Exam fees may be paid online with a credit card or debit card at the time of registration.
 
AP Testing Accommodations:
Students in need of testing accommodations because of 504 or IEP status should have already submitted their requests prior to December 7th for College Board approval.
LHS:  Mrs. Brenda Wiederholt in the counseling office
LNHS:   Mrs. Jill Brock in the counseling office
Specifics regarding accommodations can be found at https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities
 
AP Registration Dates, Times, Events:
Mon, Oct 1, 2018, at 12:01 a.m. - Registration Begins
Sat, Feb 23, 2019, at 12:01 a.m. - Registrations and payments after this date and time will incur a $25 late fee per registration
Fri, Mar 1, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. - Registration Ends
Mon, Mar 4, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. - Registrations that have not been paid in full will be canceled, and exams will not be ordered
Fri, Mar 1, 2019 - Last day to cancel an exam and receive a full refund
Tue, Mar 5, 2019 - Last day to cancel an exam with a cancelation fee of $50
May 6-17, 2019 - AP exams take place according to the College Board AP Exam Schedule
 
Please contact Dr. Rosemary Camp if you have any questions or would like to register for an exam not listed on the registration site.
LPS Insider for Wednesday, February 6, 2019
LPS Tweets of the Week
Twitter has become an important communication tool for our schools, teachers, programs, and district. Each week, we will be sharing with you a few highlights from the previous week that have been shared on our page. If you do not follow us, you can find us at @LIBERTYSCHOOLS. We recently exceeded the 8,000 follower mark. If you haven't joined us on Twitter, we encourage you to do so today!
Upcoming District Dates at a Glance
Friday, February 15, 2019 - Staff Professional Development (No School)
Monday, February 18, 2019 - President's Day Holiday (No School)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - Board of Education Meeting (7 p.m./DAC)
LPS Mission:  Inspire and equip all learners to discover their voice and unlimited potential.

LPS Vision:  A future-focused community with a passion for lifelong learning.

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