This is the time of year when two seasons converge: the holiday season and cold and flu season! So there are two considerations regarding attendance that need to be mentioned. One is our request that when students are ill, they stay home. While we always want our students to be at school, we also want to minimize the spread of viruses across campus. An ill student can infect many classmates and teachers. Some schools across the country have already had to close their doors to try to contain the spread of the flu. And you may have heard that the 2014 flu shot has limited effectiveness because of the particular viruses this year. Absences due to illness are unavoidable. That’s one reason that regular attendance when you’re not sick is so important.
Keep Learning Alive During Holiday Break
Beginning December 22nd and joyfully extending through January 4th, we will be away from school appreciating family, friends and traditions. Time for splendid holiday fun and ringing in the New Year!
Liberty Saddleback students will participate in Pennies for Patients fundraiser
From January 5-23, LTS Saddleback students are collecting loose change to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients fundraiser to fight blood cancer. The class that raises the most money will win a pizza party.
For more information, visit http://www.penniesforpatients.org/.
Arizona State Board of Education Replaces AIMS Test with New AzMERIT Test
The AzMERIT is the new adopted statewide achievement test. The Arizona Department of Education has created a letter to parents to inform them of the new change. Click below to see the Letter to Parents.
Helping Kids Serve Others
Although we should all be compassionate, caring and community minded throughout the entire year, the approaching season seems to bring the impulse front and center. An abundance of volunteer and donation opportunities present themselves and, filled with the holiday spirit, we tend to finish the year with philanthropic gestures and goodwill for those less fortunate.
Medication Update
There has been a medication update that all families and students need to be aware of!
According to the AZ Department of Education Health and Nutrition Services, all students that have prescription medications at school now must have a written doctor’s order in addition to the medication authorization form, and the medication must be in its original container with the prescription label.
For students who currently have medication at school, this must be completed by December 1, or we will no longer be able to give that medication.
If there are any questions please contact Brenda Gundelsberger, Health Services District Coordinator, at 520-721-4205.
Conference Time is Here!
Parent/teacher conferences can feel challenging. Frantic work schedules and overwhelming family commitments can make it difficult to schedule a conference, much less get to it on time! In addition, some parents revert to their “inner child,” feeling intimidated about sitting down with the teacher, especially if they are sitting in little chairs! Here are some tips for having an effective and anxiety-free conference with your child’s teacher.
A special letter to LTS Saddleback Parents from Superintendent
Dear Parents,
We know you have options when it comes to your child’s education, and I want to thank you for partnering with us. We truly value our students and parents and believe that all children have the ability to be successful both in and outside our school.
Giving our teachers a pat on the back
If you ask your child what makes him or her successful at our school, he or she will probably tell you about our excellent teachers. What students take away from a successful education usually centers around a strong connection with teachers who inspire them to achieve their dreams.
Teach and Enrich: Our plan to utilize Beyond Textbooks
This year, Liberty is proud to begin using Beyond Textbooks. As Common Core standards are further implemented across the state, we are rising to meet the challenge. We want to help our students succeed by introducing this innovative program.
Back-to-School Time is Here!
Parents, buckle up, it is time to get ready for school! School resumes at Liberty Traditional on Tuesday, August 5th, so it is time to start getting geared up for your children to resume their educations.
We’re proud to partner with Casa Enrique Uniforms
Back to school is August 5th, 2014!
We’re proud to partner with Casa Enrique Uniforms for the fulfillment of all Liberty Traditional Uniforms.
