Liberty Middle School Community Brief
Thursday, June 10, 2021
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Liberty Middle Community Member,
Liberty ended the year with many celebrations and awards for students and staff. We are super excited to have concluded a successful and safe year. I want to wish all 8th graders the best as they journey to high school. Thank you for allowing us to serve you at Liberty for the past three years. Students, we wish you all a wonderful and safe summer!
Summer School
As a reminder, Liberty is currently hosting summer school for students who want to fill in some academic gaps in our Acceleration program and for students needing course recovery for promotion.
Report Cards
Final report card grades will be available July 13 by accessing Skyward. If you would like a printed copy of your child’s report card, you may visit the school. Calling ahead will allow the front office to have the report card to be ready when you arrive.
COVID-19 Vaccines Available
The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered at Liberty next Wednesday, June 16 and then Wednesday, July 14 from 3:00 – 6:00 in the gymnasium. This is open to the community, so please share with your neighbors. Please park in the rear of the school in the bus loop to gain access to the gymnasium. Prior to arriving, please complete the attached Consent Form.
Summer YMCA
YMCA is open for families needing a secure location for their middle school students.
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Yearbooks!
Yearbooks are still available for the reduced price of $15 while supplies last.
Have a great weekend!
Lovely Tinsley
Principal
Liberty Middle School
Pictured very top and just below: Mrs. Darlene Atkinson’s students enjoying their independent books outside just ahead of summer break.
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Dates to Watch For / Special Events |
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June 16 – Summer Vaccination Event at Liberty
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July 2 – No summer school
July 5-9 – Schools closed for July 4th week
July 12-27 – Summer School
July 13 – Report Cards available in Skyward
August 10 – Start of 2021-2022 school year
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Summer Technology Problems? Contact Mr. Petion. |
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If you have a computer issue, we all call the same man! Mr. Petion never stops working and is always solving and resolving tech issues for students and staff. |
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End of Year Student Celebrations |
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2020-21 LMS Principal’s Award - Joseph Taveras Corcino
Nominated by staff for:
* Showed tremendous growth
* Demonstrated commitment to learning, despite obstacles
* Meets attendance and citizenship expectations
* Achieves high scores and shows outstanding growth, improvement, commitment to or intellectual development
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2020-21 LMS Spirit Award - Aubry Harvill
Nominated by Liberty staff for:
* Demonstrating Patriot Pride, daily
* Active in campus activities
* Loves Liberty Middle School
* Serves as a positive role model for others
* Exudes P.R.I.D.E.
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Liberty’s Award Ceremony
Just a few highlights from just a few students! Video links of each grade level’s award ceremony has been posted to Canvas and emailed to parents of recipients.
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Ms. Sharik Atkinson’s DIT Students |
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Liberty’s 2020-2021 News Crew
This year was an amazing cultivation of ability, unfolded before the camera. Thanks to the dedication and creativity of Ms. Schultz (Media Specialist), staff and students we watched untapped talent blossom all year long. We hope to see their talent grow beyond the walls of Liberty!
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Zion Weeks
Anchor, Camera, Prompter, Switcher
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Joseph Gutierrez
Anchor, Camera
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Tristen Remy
Anchor, Graphics, Audio
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Aubry Harvill
Anchor, Camera, Switcher, Prompter
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Taycha Mendendez-Diaz
Graphics, Prompter
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Melanie Zambrano
Graphics, Prompter, Switcher
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CompTIA Certified Students
High School credit & Industry certification!
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Battle of the Books - George LaComb
George LaComb represented LMS by competing in the county-wide Battle of the Books competition with Orlando Gifted Academy. With George’s help, the team finished 3rd in the learning community and in the top 12 of Orange County Middle Schools!
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End of Year Staff Celebrations |
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Liberty’s 2021 - Above & Beyond Award goes to Ms. Nelly Marcano. CHEER Coordinator, Ms. Marcano has done a phenomenal job celebrating every cause, reason and purpose. A month does not go by without staff enjoying something fun, creative and thoughtful from the CHEER committee. Liberty is in total appreciation of all Ms. Marcano and her team has done. |
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Liberty’s 2021 - Marilyn Simmons Award goes to a parent or community member who gracefully volunteers their time and efforts to benefit staff and students. Mrs. Meredith Koonts has done a tremendous job showing her Patriot Spirit by working hard to support, recognize and celebrate students and staff on numerous occasions this year. Liberty is very appreciative for all she does. |
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Years of Service Pins presented to dedicated Liberty Staff Members:
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Kori Reneke – 20; Terry Rosswick – 20; Darlene Atkinson – 10; Eric Slovenkay – 30
Not pictured: Maritza Rodriguez – 10; Carol Johnson – 10; Carl Millionard - 10
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End of Year Staff Luncheon: |
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Celebrating Social Emotional Awareness Week |
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Athletics
Colonial High School football practice
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Patriot Pride Students of the Week!
Final week of 2020-2021
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PRIDE:
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Positive Attitude
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Respect
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Integrity
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Determination
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Effort
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REMINDER:
Digital Device Damage and Fines
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As a school we are required to assess a fine for every laptop that is not functioning including but not limited to bad battery, bad motherboard and bad bios. Once sent for repair, if it is determined that the issue is a defect and not damage caused by the student the fine will be reversed.
The fine schedule set up by the county is as follows:
- 1st incident - $50.00
- 2nd incident - $100.00
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3rd incident – Cost of replacement ($395 - $635) or actual cost of repair
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Please ask your child to take care of their device by protecting it from spills, keeping it on a hard surface or in a padded backpack when not in use and by not downloading any extensions (these can and often do contain malware).
Device fines can be paid through SchoolPay at this link:
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Having liquids near the computer can be an expensive mistake. |
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Liberty Partner Spotlight!
Fresco y Mas
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Thanks to our supporting community partner, Fresco y Mas and their generous and tasty donation towards our staff end of year celebration, Liberty was able to show teachers and staff well deserving appreciation. Special thanks to Maria Quiroga, store manager. |
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7382 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4527
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Community Support Needed . . .
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Donating clothes and shoes to Liberty’s recycling bin helps to raise funds for the school. Please remember, when you come on campus, make a donation. Thank you! |
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If your students are having difficulties with your laptops, please remember to try the trouble shooting techniques first before putting in a tech request. Students may enter a tech request by using this link: Click here to put in a student tech request. In the description box, detail what is happening to your computer, and please include your student number, a good contact number for your parent or guardian and their name. |
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program:
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1) Outdoor skin and eye care: |
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Patriots, please wear sun screen this summer... |
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...and don't forget about protective eye wear! |
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Rip currents typically form at breaks in sandbars (left), and also near structures such as jetties and piers (above). |
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3) Visible distance in feet with car headlights:
What to wear if riding your bike after dark this summer.
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Have a safe and relaxing summer break!
Mrs. Tinsley, Principal
Liberty Middle School
Thursday, June 10, 2021
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Copyright Notice
Reproduction of this material, either written or electronically, including the general layout, graphics, analyses, and content topics without the express approval of Target Performance Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and OCPS - Liberty Middle School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and especially Liberty Middle School. Please contact Lovely Tinsley at lovely.tinsley@ocps.net with any questions related to the program.
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Liberty Middle School | Ms. Tinsley, Principal | 407.249.6440 | Liberty Website
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