On Day 4 of Week of the Young Child at Liberty Primary, we celebrated “It Takes a Village Thursday”! On this day, we partnered with the Pickens County Career and Technology Center next door to provide our students with enriched learning opportunities that encouraged their unique interests and exposed them to possible career opportunities as they grow older. It truly takes all of us - parents, teachers, community members, career specialists, coaches, mentors - standing behind these kids, encouraging and empowering them to “be anything they want to be” in order to facilitate change in our community. Check out this video for a peek into our experience at the Pickens County CTC!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcDzAIkmg98
Day 3 of Week of the Young Child- Work Together Wednesday! Students collaborated with classmates and other classes today! From parachute play in the rotunda, building structures, and a St. Patrick’s Day escape room to LEGO competitions, team building activities, and puzzles, our Wolfpack had multiple opportunities to practice teamwork today! Check out the newsletter linked below for ideas to incorporate teamwork at home!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hZuUtzT3c-YzdVxA_y7AkYJPLlI0MGmS/view?usp=drivesdk
It’s Day 2 of the Week of the Young Child - Artsy Tuesday! Today, students used art to express their understanding of concepts they are learning in class. They used mirrors to paint self portraits and illustrated a piece of writing. They painted upside down like Michelangelo, and made paper mache hot air balloons, life size silhouettes, and tin foil sculptures! Ask your kiddos what they created today- and check out the newsletter linked below to find out ways to incorporate art activities at home!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g4EzIfTDJI71c3eNRmBFT8gaaltr1JV_/view?usp=drivesdk
Today was Day 1 of Week of the Young Child - Music and Movement Monday! Students participated in Zumba, performed chants and songs with rhythm sticks and cardio drumming, made musical instruments out of recycled materials, and were even greeted to school this morning by a pep band from the LHS Marching Band! What a way to kick off this special week! Check out the newsletter linked below for ideas on utilizing Music and Movement with your kiddos at home! And check our Facebook page for more pictures!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fyGA1D-HmduWiLudzr9z1d8U9FI_ci2S/view?usp=sharing
Happy Sunday, PACK! This week at LPS, we are celebrating NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child. The purpose is to “focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize early childhood programs and services that meet those needs”. We recognize that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. Throughout the week, we will celebrate the many ways that children learn through themed days and activities (Music & Movement Monday, Artsy Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, It Takes a Village Thursday, and Fun Read Friday). Be on the lookout for a newsletter posted each day full of information on how kids’ brains work and grow. For now, check out this video!
https://youtu.be/hMyDFYSkZSU
Just a reminder- if you plan to attend our Family Night next Thursday, March 17 (5:30-7:00 drop-in), send your RSVP in by tomorrow (Friday). We hope to see you there!
Wolfpack families, we are so excited about getting back to face-to-face with our Family Engagement Nights! Our first is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 as a celebration of Week of the Young Child! Invited were sent home with students today- please return RSVPs by THIS Friday (March 11). We hope you can join us!
It’s time to register for Summer Camp at LPS! Click the link for more information!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fai1z-thPhKYTDlXVdunvvGYwbrYkoyz/view?usp=drivesdk
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFjnhunPocM2CqaklcR0bgQxKoiFyC2eFtGoMwAtfv1rTaZw/viewform?edit_requested=true
As part of the plan for our LPS second graders to transition to LES next year, Liberty Elementary staff are coming to LPS each month for the remainder of the year. The purpose of the visits is to get to know their future students, make connections with them, and share a fun activity that will help the students get excited for third grade. Today, principal Dr. Haynes and teachers Mrs. Vess and Ms. VanGieson introduced themselves to our students and decorated cookies with them! What a “sweet” start to their journey as Liberty Labs next year! We look forward to connecting with LES more in the coming months! #oneLiberty
Check out our latest LPS Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/1bkfn
This week is National School Counseling Week, and we cannot let this week pass by without celebrating our very own School Counselor, Mrs. Tina Kelly! LPS is blessed with the best- we are so thankful for all Mrs. Kelly does for our students, staff, and families! Mrs. Kelly, thank you (and Chewie!) for taking such good care of our Wolfpack!
National School Counseling Week is Feb. 7-11, and we're happy to join our schools in celebrating. Every day, school counselors make a difference for students! Join us in thanking them for all they do! #SDPCBetterTogether #NSCW22
Kindness is in the air this February at LPS! At least once a quarter, our seven PACKs contribute to a service project in order to spread kindness around our community. This month, we are collecting cards to give to various community groups to show our appreciation for all they do for our school and the town of Liberty. Check out the flyer linked below to see which group your PACK will show appreciation for - and start making your cards! Cards will be collected from now until Thursday, February 17th. Let's spread kindness around our community!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cO-FaTaSGE9s7FR_bFR0cqYwMQsFkHVb/view?usp=sharing
Yesterday was Global School Play Day! Global School Play Day is a an event promoting the importance of unstructured play in schools. Unstructured play helps children develop 21st century skills. Our PACK played and learned all day!
🚨Reminder🚨:
There will be no school:
Friday, February 4, 2022
Friday, February 18, 2022
Monday, February 21, 2022
These days are planned breaks on the 2021-2022 calendar.
(Note: The free COVID-19 testing center for SDPC will be closed on these dates)
Yesterday was World Read Aloud Day! We celebrated at LPS by having staff members and volunteers stop by each classroom to spend a little time reading aloud a picture book to students. The LHS boys’ varsity basketball team also came by to read with us! What a special day to celebrate literacy and encourage a love of reading!
Good morning, LPS families! We have two important announcements we wanted to bring to your attention today!
1. Tomorrow is Global School Play Day. Students will engage in play throughout the day in their classrooms and school environment. They are allowed to bring toys or games from home, with the exception of electronic devices - find out more here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/119TSGXfCtIbH8600-Y1tohLWHgiMw7mf/view?usp=sharing
2. Flyers for our Rocky Top Pops fundraiser went home this week. We are collecting ALL orders (and money) tomorrow - Thursday, 2/3. This is a great opportunity to order some kettle or caramel corn for your Valentines! Find more info here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GUU83BAeMlAmhxMVf4Invy88xg0XtPtX/view?usp=sharing
Have a great day, Wolfpack!
Liberty Primary: Good Morning! As we continue to see COVID cases on the rise throughout the county, please remember to use the COVID reporting link specific for LPS. There is no need to the call the school to report a COVID circumstance. Use the link and someone from the school will be in touch. Please be patient as we work through many situations.
If your child has COVID symptoms, tests positive for COVID, or has been exposed to COVID, please use this form to report the information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-TVgWS74deN0bSShRiWANemUgz-15Wk3ypXfm4MZEsWZEqA/viewform
Thanks for helping us keep everyone healthy!
We had a great day celebrating the 100th day of school!
Check out our latest LPS Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/f8xqp