Reading comprehension is a skill that follows children throughout their entire lives. Decoding and understanding text happens everywhere, even in our digital world. Help your child improve his/her comprehension and reading fluency.
Building Strong Readers: Vocabulary
Words are the building blocks of communication. Comprehension vastly improves when a reader knows the meaning of the words on the page; and the main goal of reading is comprehension. For all students, English natives and ESL, a strong vocabulary benefits learning activities: reading, speaking, and listening. It boils down to the fact that the more words a child knows, the better their comprehension can become.
Spaghetti Night & Student Handbook Review
We have updated the Liberty Traditional Charter School Student Handbook for this year. We will be going over the handbook and changes at two spaghetti dinners to be held on August 16 and 19 at 4:30 p.m. Each plate includes a drink and costs $3. There will also be bounce castles for the kids to enjoy. We ask that all parents, guardians, and caretakers RSVP for only one event by returning the form at the bottom of the flyer sent home with your student. Please return your RSVP and payment by August 12.
Transition Tips for New Middle Schoolers
Transitioning into middle school is a big change for students and parents. It requires more adept time management skills, independent responsibility, and a tougher course load. However, with the right tips, students can develop lifelong skills to help them succeed in all future academic endeavors. We have developed a list of beneficial habits to help your child transition and flourish in the upper grade levels.
Goal Setting for the School Year
Goal setting not only helps children achieve personal goals and milestones, it can be an effective tool in encouraging and securing academic success for your child.
Zines: An Outlet to Encourage Self-Expression
“Imagination is not a talent of some men, but it is the health of every man.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
2016-2017 school supply list now available online
The new school year will be here before you know it. Is your family ready for the first day of school? Download the 2016-2017 school supply list.
Fun for Staying in During the Summer
Summer gives students a break from the endless math facts and book reports during the school year, but there is still more learning to be done. Here are some tips on how to escape the summer heat and have fun indoors, while sneaking in some learning and family fun.
The End of Summer Vacation Nears
The first day of school is July 27. This flyer contains all the information you’ll need to be school-ready for the first day, including the uniform code, school hours, and details on a special back-to-school event.
Liberty’s Kindergartners are Invited to Meet the Teacher
On July 25, all of this year’s kindergartners, and their families, are invited to our Kinder Round-Up. From 4-6 p.m., meet teachers, see classrooms, and newly enrolled kindergarten families will receive freebies. See our flyer for all the details.
Summer Safety Spectacular
Arizonans are typically familiar with their environment—both the dangers and the wonders—though sometimes residents can be so comfortable in their desert home that they can forget or overlook the little behaviors and habits, which can prove to be real lifesavers.
Summer Guide to Phoenix for Parents
While summertime might be considered the “off-season” for some who call the Phoenix Metro Area home, not all the area’s residents move with the seasons. And, as the temperatures rise, so do the opportunities for some cherished family time.
