On Cinco de Mayo, from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., celebrate the season with food, games, and jumping castles. Students who pre-enroll for the upcoming school year will receive free admission and one free concession item!
Summer Food Service Program May 22-July 7
Besides giving kids a fun place to beat the summer heat with arts and crafts, games, activities, and more, the Summer Food Service Program at Liberty Phoenix will provide nutritious meals, from May 22 to July 7, so kids are healthy and ready to learn when they return to school in the fall. No registration or fees required, open to the public.
Learning Poetry: Developing Skills and Having Fun
Whan that aprill with his shoures soote
The droghte of march hath perced to the roote,
And bathed every veyne in swich licour
Of which vertu engendred is the flour
Helping Reluctant Readers
The development of good reading skills in early childhood is the best predictor of future academic and financial success. The earlier kids learn to read, the better. The challenge is, not to teach kids to read, but to create an environment where kids will learn to love reading.
Finding the Right Fit for Your Child’s Special Needs
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. A lot has changed in the 30 years since Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in 1987. The main change has come in education which, until fairly recently, had no cohesive plan for teaching the developmentally disabled.
Free, Fun Enrollment Event
On Thursday, March 16, during Parent-Teacher Conferences, we’ll be having our annual spring Enrollment Event from 1-3 p.m. Parents and students can enjoy free hot dogs, drinks, and jumping castles, while enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year.
Black History Month
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?
Valentine’s Family Social Glow Party
Give an early Valentine to your family by attending You Make My Heart Glow on February 10 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $5 per family, and includes refreshments and a DJ spinning tunes. RSVP required.
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.
Free Fingerprinting for Parent Volunteers
Parent volunteers can get their required fingerprinting on Thursday, January 26, at two convenient times. This service is free and we urge every parent to participate.
