LHS Parent Newsletter
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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Parent Teacher Conferences begin TONIGHT!
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Liberty High School Fall Parent Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday, October 23rd, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Conferences are by appointment only.
- Wednesday, October 24th, 4:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Conferences will be an open format, come and go as you are available.
- Thursday, October 25th, 2 Hour Early Release (1:15 p.m.)
- Friday, October 26th, Schools Closed
Thank you
to the
Blue Jay Nation PTSA
volunteers who helped
to provide dinner for our teachers both nights!
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Liberty Public District is proud to be hosting the
3rd Annual Diversity Festival
celebrating many of the cultures and diversities that make up our community.
- Admission is FREE! Come join us on November 8th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at Liberty North High School, for appetizers, music, exhibits and activities for all ages.
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The Liberty High School
Theatre Department presents:
Mamma Mia!
November 8th, 9th, 10th, & 15th, 16th, 17th at 7:00 p.m.
November 10th & 17th at 2:00 p.m.
$5 for children, senior citizens and students. $10 for adults
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Clarity BrightBytes Survey
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Blue Jay Parents and Guardians:
We would like to gather your feedback and input regarding instruction and technology usage at LHS. The results will be used to build upon academic supports for students now and in the years to come.
We are excited to gather data that will enable us to better prepare all students to succeed in reaching their educational and professional goals.
- LHS students will also be taking a similar survey during Advisory on Wednesday, October 24th.
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Please call 816.736.7050 if your child will miss school for
any
reason.
- If your child will be absent or late for any reason, please be sure to call the attendance office directly. Please leave a voicemail if directed with the spelling of your child's last name.
- Please call as soon as possible in the morning, or even the day before, you need your child dismissed early for the day. All early dismissals should be called in prior to 1:00 p.m.
- You will be transferred to the Nurse's office, if needed, should your child have special medical instructions upon returning to school.
- If your student is absent from class without a phone call, they will be marked Unverified (UNV). Unresolved Unverified absences will result in Saturday school detentions or ISS.
- Students involved in a school activity or athletic event will be marked with an (ACT), after the Coach or Teacher Sponsor has notified the attendance office of any hours students may miss.
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Right now, your child is busy making memories. Soon, they’ll want to remember them.
A
Liberty High School yearbook
captures those memories. Since the book will be around forever, they may thank you for it more than once. So don’t miss out!
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Liberty Public Schools is happy to host the
second annual SAFETY 360 Event on
Friday, November 16th, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- SAFETY 360 is a wellness fair dedicated to promoting and learning about all aspects of safety and awareness in a student's life, including physical, emotional and situational safety. The event features speakers from our community combined with booths that students may peruse through, all with the idea of empowering our students.
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Join us on Tuesday, October 30th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for a fun, non-scary event in the Liberty High School Cokely Gym.
There will be games, activities and of course, candy at this event geared towards kids 3rd grade and younger!
- Admission is 3 non-perishable items per child OR $3
- Proceeds collected will benefit Key Club's Snack Pack program, which benefits LPS students in need.
- Key Club has requested the following items for donation:
Cereal, Peanut Butter, Granola/Cereal Bars
Crackers & Cheese/Peanut Butter packs
Spaghetti sauce and noodles
Cans of fruit/veggies
Cans of tuna/chicken
Cans of ravioli/spaghetti-O's/chunky style soup
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Is your student utilizing Liberty Hour time well?
Notice that teachers can assign a student for tutoring and students can submit tutoring requests through the calendar system.
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Please mark your calendars for the following dates at MCC - Maple Woods:
- October 24th -- Nursing Info Session, 6-7pm
- November 14th -- FAFSA Completion Event, 2-6pm
- December 12th -- FAFSA Completion Event, 2-6pm
- January 22nd -- FAFSA Frenzy, 2-6pm
- February 7th -- A+ Information Night, 6-7:30pm
FAFSA Frenzy and Completion events are for
ANY student, planning on attending
ANY post-secondary school. Bring your 2017 W-2 and tax information to apply for the 2019-2020 FAFSA and utilize the free assistance available in completing the application!
Please see the following handouts for more FAFSA information:
Federal Deadline
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2019. Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 14, 2019.
State Deadline
Missouri - February 1, 2018
. For priority consideration, submit application by date specified. Applications accepted through April 2, 2018, by midnight, Central Time. Awards made until funds are depleted
College Deadline
Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.
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- Students will receive their PSAT/NMSQT scores December 10-12th
- 1st semester finals will be December 19th, 20th & 21st
- Freshmen & Sophomore students will take the Pre-ACT on April 2nd
- Junior students will take the ACT on April 2nd
- AP Students and their parents have received detailed information regarding AP Exam Registration for the 2018-2019 school year.
- Please take note of the early registration deadline of February 23, 2019. Registrations after February 23rd and prior to March 1st will incur a late fee.
- Exams will be held May 6-17, 2019.
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Teacher and Staff Member of the Month
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LHS Library is Open Extended Hours!
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LHS is excited to share a new opportunity available to LPS students:
LIBRARY XL
- Library XL will provide late library hours and programming that extends the learning experiences that happen during the school day.
- When: most Wednesdays when school is in session (we will not be open Oct. 24th or Oct. 31st)
November 7, 14, 28
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Liberty High School Library (LMC)
- Why: Students may need collaboration space, research help from one of the librarians on staff, or just want to participate in one of the evening's programs!
- A+ Tutors are available! Come and study with a peer tutor.
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Liberty Community Christmas Tree
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The Liberty Community Christmas Tree program helps families in the Liberty area who need assistance with food and gifts during the holiday season.
Applications to receive assistance will be accepted
October 8th - November 9th.
by phone at 816-439-4424
Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Those wanting to help are encouraged to contact the Liberty Community Christmas Tree to learn of the many ways you can assist.
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Dates to Remember
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October 23, 2018 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-8pm
October 24, 2018 - Jostens Cap & Gown Order Day, 10:40am - 12:15pm
October 24, 2018 - Parent Teacher Conferences, 4-8pm
October 25, 2018 - 2 Hour Early Release, Teacher PD
October 26, 2018 - Secondary Schools CLOSED
October 30, 2018 - Safe Halloween
October 31, 2018 - Jostens Cap & Gown Order Day, 10:40am - 12:15pm
November 6, 2018 - Jostens Cap & Gown Order Day, 10:40am - 12:15pm
November 8, 2018 - Diversity Festival, 6-8pm, LNHS
November 9, 2018 - LCCT assistance deadline
November 21-23, 2018 - Schools Closed, Thanksgiving holiday
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*At Liberty High School, we create opportunities for all to pursue their potential and positively influence society.
*We are committed to Continuous Improvement
*We believe in Community, Learning, Empowerment, Accountability & Relationships
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200 W Blue Jay Drive, Liberty, MO 64068
816.736.5340 https://lps53.org/lhs
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