Important Information Regarding Tax Credits

Proposed federal tax regulations may forbid a federal tax deduction for any donations made which also qualify for state tax credits, if the credit is more than 15% of the total donated. Recent changes in federal tax laws, have increased the standard deduction allowed when filing taxes for 2018, which will also reduce the number of taxpayers who will itemize their deductions. The new standard deduction amounts for taxpayers are:

Kids and Phones: How to Know When and What to Buy

Does your child have a cell phone? The odds are the answer is “Yes.” Statistics show that 56 percent of children 8-12 have a cell phone. It’s difficult to think of a product or technology, designed for adults, that was so quickly and ubiquitously co-opted by kids. Of course, Mom and Dad have to buy the phones and pay the bills, but cell phones have become a necessity in many kids’ lives.

Free Ice Cream at Our Family Ice Cream Social

Liberty parents and students are invited to join us for free ice cream at the Family Ice Cream Social on August 17, 5-6 p.m. Parents, please complete and return the RSVP section so we know how many families to expect.

Welcome Back Eagles!

We hope all of our students had a great summer! To kick off the school year right, Principal Jeremy Parker would like to welcome back students and families in a special letter.

Kick Off the School Year Right

Get all the important information on school hours, Liberty’s Open House, the first day of school, and school uniforms. Everything you need to know to start the school year right is here.

Transitioning From Summer to School

As a new academic year begins, students start school with new goals, opportunities, and challenges. After a few months of vacation, it may be difficult for children to get back into school mode. Here are some ways parents can help their kids transition from summer break into the school routine.

Summer Safety Tips

Summer is a time for kids to play outside and make memories with their family. But with the extra freedom that summer brings, the potential dangers for kids increase. Here are a few safety tips to make certain kids are safe:

Maximize Your Summer

School is out for the summer! Here is a helpful guide for parents on how to have a fun and productive summer.

Good Luck, Mr. Zizis—You’ll Be Missed!

Students, faculty, and staff bid a sad farewell to Mr. Zizis, dean of students. We thank him for his many contributions to the school and to the lives of Liberty’s students over the past nine years.

Summer’s Coming!

It’s May, which means promotion and graduation for kindergarteners and 8th graders, while every student will be making the transition from school to summer break.

Here are some dates parents and students will want to remember: