Snow Day Make-Up Information
As you likely know, LPS had snow days earlier this week on both Monday, November 26, and Tuesday, November 27. As has been the case for many years, LPS will make up these days at the end of the 2018-2019 district calendar. With this being the case, our last day of classes will now be
Friday, May 24, 2019. This has a chance of changing again if we accumulate more snow days.
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Public Notice - Filing for Candidacy - Board of Education
The Liberty 53 School District will accept declaration of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the Liberty School Board in the April 2, 2019, election. Persons interested may file at the Liberty Public Schools District Administration Center, 8 Victory Lane, Liberty, MO.
Filing will begin on December 18, 2018, at 8 a.m. and will continue during the District's regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Filing will end on January 15, 2019, at 5 p.m.
There will be two positions available with three-year terms.
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Board Candidate Workshop Information
Liberty 53 School District will accept declaration of candidacy from any person interested in running for a position on the Liberty School Board in the April 2, 2019, election. Persons interested may file at the Liberty Public School District Administration Center located at 8 Victory Lane, Liberty, Missouri.
Filing will begin December 18, 2018, at 8 a.m. and will continue during the District’s regular business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Candidates should enter the building through the
east entrance doors. Filing will not occur on days the school district’s offices are closed due to inclement weather. Filing will not occur on the following holidays when the school district’s offices are closed: December 24, 25, 31, 2018, and January 1, 2019. Filing will end on January 15, 2019, at 5 p.m. There are two positions available with three-year terms.
If you have any additional questions, contact Board of Education Secretary
Sandra Cockrum.
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LED Learner Led Grant Information
New this year, the Liberty Education Foundation introduces Learner Led Grants.
By providing our learners with an opportunity to direct their learning experiences, we hope to encourage problem-solving, innovation, leadership, and the desire to make positive changes. We want to empower students and inspire them to be lifelong learners! Our new Learner Led Grants let students request $100-$1,000 to create or enhance a learning experience. Students apply by submitting a two-minute video application explaining their project.
LPS students of all ages can submit an application. Each application requires a Staff Ambassador to act as a grant sponsor.
Applications are due by
Friday, November 30
.
Click here
to learn more and to apply.
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Student/Staff Recognitions
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Shoal Creek Student Makes Appearance on National TV
Shoal Creek Elementary Student Addyson Moffitt was a guest on the Steve Harvey Show earlier this week to share her story about running with Team World Vision to raise funds for life-saving water for children in Africa! Her story is amazing, and a segment of her interview with Harvey can be viewed by
clicking here! Way to go, Addyson!
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LNHS Choir Finalist in Christmas Choir Competition!
The Liberty North High School Choir is a finalist in the 99.7 The Point radio station Christmas Choir Competition. Voting is currently taking place, with the top 4 selected to sing at Independence Center on Sunday, December 9. To cast your vote and support our Eagles,
click here! If they would win the contest, they would receive $5,000 that would go toward the program! Good luck, Eagles!
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LNHS Scholar Bowl Teams Off to Terrific Start
The Liberty North Scholar Bowl program is off to a terrific start this season, with strong showings for both the varsity and junior varsity teams this past week.
November 10, the LNHS JV scholar bowl team earned 3rd place out of a field of 16 teams at the William Chrisman Invitational tournament.
Max Hodes was the 4th ranked scorer at the tournament. Other team members include
Rachel Adger, Connor Ellington, Rachel Kim, Zack Rodick, and
Emma Suppes.
November 17, the LNHS varsity scholar bowl team earned 2nd in a field of 24 teams at the Fort Osage Three Trails Tournament.
Nishat Shah, team captain, was recognized as the leading scorer at the tournament. The remaining team members are
Eddie Gomez, Anna Haynes, Max Hodes, Daly McKay, and
Wessyn Robinson.
We are so proud of the performance of each of these scholars. Both teams are coached by
Ms. Mary Coogan
and
Dr. Rosemary Camp
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Upcoming District/Community Events
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PLTW Showcase Night is TONIGHT
See work from our LPS Project Lead the Way students on Wednesday night, November 28th! Join us from 6-7:30 p.m. at South Valley Middle School where you will also get a preview of what middle and high school PLTW classes are like. Contact
Colleen Jones for more information.
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Brunch With Santa Fundraiser
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oin Earnest Shepherd Youth Center and the Liberty High School Key Club on December 8 for their annual Christmas fundraiser for the young and the young at heart! Each child will receive a couple of gifts from Santa, make some holiday crafts, and enjoy a little person’s continental breakfast. Juice will be served to the accompanying adults, as your presence is required throughout your visit. All proceeds go to support the Shepherd Center youth programming for 2019.
Parents: Please select a time period of
9:30 a.m
. or
10:30 a.m
. on your child’s
registration form
(registration is required)
or call 781-7733.
Cost: $10 per child. Questions? Contact
Sheila Bruns,
Director, Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Center.
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KC Tech Academy Information Opportunity
High School Students - Do you want to hit the ground running and earn good money immediately after high school graduation? KC Tech Academy offers a two-year training program for local high school students to earn a high school diploma and certification in manufacturing technologies, automation, and robotics.
Click here
for more information on the December 4 (6-8 p.m.) opportunity for parents and students to learn more!
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DMS Hosting Shoe Drive
Neighbors, friends, and family - don’t throw away your old shoes! Discovery Middle School is hosting a SHOE DRIVE through January 31, 2019. Get your gently worn, used, or new shoes to Discovery Middle School, 800 Midjay Drive, Liberty, before January 31. Your shoes will be shipped to entrepreneurs in third world countries who will re-purpose the shoes and provide them to those in need.
The Discovery Middle School Jr. Thespian troupe is sponsoring this event, and they are hoping to gather 2,500 pairs of shoes for donation. The troupe will receive a check according to the total weight of shoes donated.
Help support your local students and donate to a world-changing cause! Go to
Funds2orgs.com
to check out how the Shoe Drive works. More questions? Contact
Kate Brady
.
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Grow Your Own Teachers
Applications Available
The application window is now open and available for the
Grow Your Own Teacher program in LPS. GYOT recipients chosen will receive a financial award to be applied toward college tuition.
Grow Your Own Teachers is a loan forgiveness program available for students of color who are enrolled seniors in LPS. To find out more about the program and to apply,
click here.
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LPS Insider for Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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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!
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Upcoming District Dates at a Glance
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Tuesday, December 18 - Board of Education Meeting (7 p.m./District Admin. Center)
Friday, December 21 - End of First Semester (2-hour early release)
Mon., Dec. 24 - Fri., Jan. 4, 2019 - Winter Vacation (No Classes)
Monday, January 7, 2019 - Teacher Workday (No Classes)
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - Second Semester Begins
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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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Liberty Public Schools
8 Victory Lane
Liberty, MO 64068
816.736.5300
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