February is Black History Month, the evolution of which has an interesting history of its own, and dates back to the end of the Civil War.
Kinder Counts: Welcome to Liberty Traditional Kindergarten
Providing high-quality early childhood education is essential for a strong academic foundation, and begins with full-day kindergarten.
The Origins of St. Valentine’s Day
Each year, we give and receive cards on Valentine’s Day, and see the heart-shaped boxes of candy in stores, but where did these traditions come from? Who was Saint Valentine and why do we devote a day to him?
Love of Reading and Spirit Week
From February 6-10, students will celebrate literacy and proclaim their school spirit. The week will feature special guests reading to students, and students can wear the color of the day to show their Liberty Traditional pride.
The Benefits of Playing Sports
Getting a child involved in sports has positive physical, psychological, and social effects, although, not every kid is interested in playing sports for a variety of reasons. Some kids are shy, some lack self-esteem, some have physical obstacles to overcome, some may not be disciplined enough, some may be short on patience or perseverance. Those are all valid issues. There is, however, one thing that addresses them all: participation in sports.
Documenting Your Family Through the Years
There was a time when video cameras were extremely expensive, enormously bulky, and a rarity for the average person. It’s only in the last 10-15 years that photos and video became ubiquitously available to everyone via phones and tablets, and that’s a fortunate and fun development for kids.
Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions with Kids
Many people start each year by making New Year’s resolutions. As adults, we often resolve to do something on January 1, and then feel we’ve failed if we don’t follow through as the year progresses. Resolutions are a wonderful idea at any age, although, if adults have difficulty keeping them, children may find resolutions even more troublesome. How can parents introduce children to the idea of New Year’s resolutions, without pressuring them or setting them up for failure?
School Location Change for December 23
Parents, please note that on Friday, December 23, school will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 700 E. 10th Street. This will be the last day of school before Winter Break and we will have our Christmas Program and student of the month Awards Assembly during this time. Cookies will be served, along with coffee for parents. Everyone is invited and we hope to see you there!
Reviewing the Year with Your Kids
Adults often use the end of the year as a time to take stock; to see what went right and wrong during the previous 12 months. Evaluating the past can be useful for kids as well as adults. Parents and children can discuss events of the past year to determine a course for the future.
5 Ways to Encourage Children to Do Community Service
Good citizenship is a value which children will carry with them into adulthood. Most schools do not integrate the Six Pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship—into their curriculum as we do at Liberty Traditional Charter School. These values are crucial to the development of happy and responsible children who will become quality citizens as adults.
Donate to Liberty Traditional & Receive a State Tax Credit
Did you know you can donate up to $200 for a single person or $400 for a joint return to this school and get a school tax credit on your 2016 taxes? Download the form here.
Frankenstein Friday
There are too few occasions in which parents can have fun with their children while teaching them valuable life lessons. October 28 will be one of those opportunities.
