REMINDER:  No Classes on Friday, March 2

Due to LPS staff professional development, there will be no classes on Friday, March 2.  Classes will resume on Monday, March 5.  We hope all of our families enjoy the long weekend!

Sapphires Win State Championship

Saturday, February 25, the Liberty High School dance team, the Sapphires, brought home their 3rd Missouri State dance title in program history.  The team placed 1st in both pom and dance routines.  The squad was able to accumulate the most total points to clinch the overall 2012 6A State Championship title!

The Sapphires also brought home the 2012 6A All-Academic State Championship title with an accumlative team GPA of 3.791.  In the past four years, the Sapphires have won 6 state titles, 3 dance championships, and 3 academic championships.

Team members include:  Megan Asbury (Captain), Avery Boll, Trystan Brown, Kelsey Buehler, Bailee Day, Kayla Hammer (Captain), Haley Klein, Brooke McPheeters (Captain), Sydney Perkins, Alayna Powell, Brianna Schweitzer, Jordyn Siegfried, Lakie Spencer, Mikaela Vittoria, and Macayla Witt.  Sapphire coaches are Maggie Willis, Brandi Moore, and Kristen Guest.  The Sapphires would like to thank Teri Day and Stephanie Simon for their amazing choreography!

Summer School Enrollment Currently Taking Place

Liberty School District's summer school program, Summer Adventure 2012, is just around the corner, and enrollment is currently taking place.

To enroll your Kindergarten through 8th grade student for summer school, click here.

For summer school information for students in grades 9-12, click here. 

For all of the important information you will need to enroll your child, visit the LPS website by clicking here.

Snow Make-Up Day Set for May 23

LPS had its first snow day on Monday, February 13.  According to the LPS district calendar, this day will be made up on Wednesday, May 23.

School Board Candidate Forum

The Liberty PTA Council will host a School Board Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m. at the District Administration Center. Liberty Public Schools debate students will moderate the forum.  Please come and get to know the candidates who have filed to run for the available board seats in the April election.

Next Coffee to Focus on Grade Configuration Changes

The next LPS Coffee with the Community is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, at the District Administration Center and will begin at 9 a.m.  The topic for the March Coffee will focus on the upcoming grade configuration changes scheduled for August 2013 in which 9th grade students will be moved to the high schools and a grades 6-8 building structure implemented.  Superintendent Mike Brewer will be joined by Scott Carr to provide an update on progress and also an upcoming timeline.  Hope you can attend!

2012-2013 Kindergarten Enrollment

Enrollment for children entering Kindergarten in Liberty Public Schools for the 2012-2013 school year will continue through March 26. You may enroll your child at the Centralized Enrollment/Welcome Center located at the District Administration Center, 650 Conistor Street, Liberty.  Enrollment hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.  For questions, call 736-5310.  WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO ENROLL:

• 2 proofs of residency (2 utility bills - gas, water, or electric only, OR lease agreement OR house contract)
• Your child's state-issued birth certificate
• Your child's immunization record
• Your child's social security card
• Names/phone numbers for emergency contacts

Your child must be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2012, to enroll in Kindergarten.

Save the Date: Kindergarten Round-Up

Kindergarten Round-Up is for parents and their child and will take place March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the school your incoming Kindergartner will attend. This is an opportunity for parents to receive information while the children enjoy activities!

Liberty North Basketball in Playoffs Tonight

Coming up later this evening, the Liberty North Eagle Boys Basketball Team takes the floor at Liberty High School in a state sectional game vs. Savannah.  The game is set to tip off at 7:45 p.m.  Last Saturday night, the Eagles defeated Grain Valley to claim the first basketball district championship in school history.  Garrett Loew led the Eagles with 20 points.

Dr. Seuss Inspired Science Night at Doniphan

Alexander Doniphan is having a Family Science Night Thursday, March 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Kindergarten ~ "Liquids to Solids" - Dr. Seuss's - Green Eggs & Ham

1st Grade ~ "Sink or Float" - Dr. Seuss's - McElligot's Pool

2nd Grade ~ "Forces/Motion" - Dr. Seuss's - Oh, the Places You'll Go

3rd Grade ~ "Gak" - Dr. Seuss's - Bartholomew and the Oobleck

4th Grade ~ "Electrical Circuits" - Dr.  Seuss's - If I Ran the Circus

5th Grade ~ "Forces and Motion" - Dr.  Seuss's - The Zak

Root beer floats will be served by the PTA from 7-8 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Liberty High School Cheerleading Tryout Meeting

An informational meeting for any student interested in trying out for the 2012-2013 LHS cheer squad will be Wednesday, March 7, at 6 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the LHS commons.  Tryouts are open to students who will be in grades 9-12 for the 2012-2013 school year.  Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.  Tryouts will begin April 2.  Please contact Head Coach Brenda Moats with questions.

Vote for Peer Helpers T-Shirt in National Contest

Peer Helpers has entered the ACT OUT LOUD National Competition, and its t-shirt design has qualified as one of the top 25 chosen!  To determine the winner, voting is currently taking place, but ends today!  You can vote by visiting the competition's Facebook page and "Like" the Liberty t-shirt.  Thanks for your support! 

Liberty North High School Golden Girls 2012-2013 Tryouts

Incoming 9th-12th grade students within the Liberty North High School boundaries are invited to audition for the Liberty North Golden Girls.  All students must have an updated physical on file with the athletic department in order to participate. Students and parents are required to attend the tryout informational meeting. Important information and forms will be passed out during that time. For more information, please contact Coach Amy Schirmer or visit their website.

Tryout Informational Meeting

Wednesday, March 28 (5:30-6 p.m.)
 

Golden Girl Tryouts

Tuesday, April 10 (4-6 p.m./ LNHS Fieldhouse)

Wednesday, April 11 (4-6 p.m./LNHS Fieldhouse)

Thursday, April 12 (4-6 p.m. LNHS Fieldhouse)

Friday, April 13 (4-7 p.m./LNHS Auxiliary Gym) 

Liberty High School freshman wrestler Keyen Braughton placed 2nd at the Missouri State Wrestling Championships at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia on February 18.  Included in his run to the championship match was a victory over the top-seeded wrestler in his weight class.  An inspiring article on Keyen and his brother, Konnor, recently appeared in the Liberty Tribune.  To read the article in its entirety, click here. 

FCCLA Students Gain Recognition

February 7, the LPS Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) had their Star Events competition for the Greater Kansas City region.  Twelve students from LNHS, three from LHS, and two students from LJH participated in this competition.  Two of the LNHS teams received Top Gold and will advance to the State competition in March.  Star Events stands for Students Taking Action with Recognition and incorporates a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate skills and leadership.  The following students should be commended for the effort they put into these projects: 

Gold (students from LNHS who now advance to State):  Anna McElheny and Kylin Winters (Entrepreneurship), Alexis Daleo and Kellianne Baker (Focus on Children). 

Silver (LNHS):  Kane Hellman and Montana Grizzle (Advocacy), Billy Glenski and Josh Armenta (Applied Technology), Jessica Griffith, Lucas Carrel, and Lauren Cox (Culinary Arts), and Lucy Ascencio (Culinary Knife Skills). 

Silver (LHS):  Austin Chapman (Recycle and Redesign) and Victoria Higgs (Food Innovations) 

Silver Junior Category (LJHS): Logan Shaver (Food Innovations)

Bronze (LJHS):  Linnea Nierman (Fashion Design)

Golden Girls Shine at State

The Liberty North Golden Girls competed in the Missouri State competition for the first time in North history! They received 1st place in the Dance category and 2nd place in the Hip Hop category. These successes led to 3rd place overall in the 3A division! Sophomore Sydnee Arnold also earned the Academic All-State Award. Congratulations to the Liberty North Golden Girls for an amazing season demonstrating great talent, dedication, and excellence!

Team members include: Sydnee Arnold (sophomore), Courtney Benner (freshman), Lindsey Buckholz (freshman), Ellie MacDonald (freshman), Abby McGregor (freshman), Breanna Pinedo (freshman), Hayden Robertson (freshman), Jamee Slagle (freshman), and Alex Tegeler (sophomore). The Golden Girls coaches are Amy Schirmer and Samantha Lyons.

Growing with Your Teen Sessions Offered

Growing with Your Teen, a class offered for parents and teens ages 13-16, is being offered at the Clay County Public Health Center, 800 Haines, in Liberty, on several dates in March and April.  The sessions are scheduled for March 7, 14, and 28 and also April 4, 11, and 18.  They will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m.   Topics include:  Communication, Teen Parents, STD's, Responsible Choices & Refusal Skills, Dating and Relationships, Internet Safety, and Signs of Suicide.  You can register by calling 816-595-4235 or emailing kwelton@clayhealth.com.  The cost for attending is $30 per family.  Class size is limited.

High Schools Collecting Prom Attire for Joplin

Both Liberty High and Liberty North High School are currently collecting prom attire to be donated to students in the Joplin School District.  LHS teacher Briday Ware has led the effort.  Monetary donations, along with prom attire, which includes dresses, shirts, suits, shoes, jewelry, and handbags, will be collected through Thursday, March 1, at both high schools.  This project was featured on KSHB-TV Channel 41 last week.  The story can be viewed by clicking here.

Parent University: March 10, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Parent University is a free event for parents/guardians and students in elementary through high school where, following a complimentary breakfast, speaker sessions will provide valuable information and insight on current family, youth, and community topics and concerns.  Participants will not only benefit from the sessions, they will have an opportunity to explore a community resource fair and receive door and raffle prizes.  Please contact Amy Tuso if you have any questions.  Click here to register.

Kansas City Art Institute Offers Spring/Summer Opportunities

The Kansas City Art Institute School for Continuing and Professional Studies has a Northland location in the Briarcliff development and a midtown location offering many opportunities in art and design for the community.  To learn more, click here.

Interested in Lacrosse?

Any 2nd through 8th grade boy or girl interested in the sport Lacrosse is welcome to attend a Liberty Lacrosse Club open house on Monday, March 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Liberty Community Center (Blue Room).  Visit with current lacrosse players, coaches, and parents who are dedicated to bring Lacrosse to Liberty.  Contact parent Heather Hall at 913-593-3836 if you have any questions.

On Friday, February 24, Lewis and Clark Elementary opened a new special section in its library.  Liberty North High School student reporters Nick Jenness and Kylie Callura produced a great story recapping the event. 

(click the link below to view)

Lewis & Clark adds "The Cave"

LPS Mission  

Dates to Remember

Friday, March 2, 2012
Staff Professional Development
(No Classes)

March 19-23, 2012
Spring Break
(No Classes)

Monday, March 26, 2012

Board of Education Meeting
(7 p.m./District Administration Center)

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