QuickNews Bulletin Board
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting-Teen (STEP/Teen)
STEP/Teen is organized into seven classes to fit parents' busy lifestyles. Every family attending will receive a STEP/Teen's handbook for parents, Parenting Teenagers, which guides class content. STEP/Teen not only helps parents with everyday problems such as messy rooms, moods, and meals, it also confronts today's more complex issues-drug use, sex, gangs, and depression. You can register for either session regardless of the high school your child(ren) attend or will attend: Session 1 (held at LHS) Sundays, 6-7 p.m. - October 30; November 6, 13, 20; December 4, 11, 18 Session 2 (held at LNHS) Sundays, 6-7 p.m. - March 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13. To register, visit www.STEPinLiberty.eventbright.com.
LNHS Golden Girls to Host Dance Clinic
The LNHS Golden Girls dance team is offering a clinic for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, March 3, which will teach dance technique (according to appropriate level) and a variety of dance choreography (jazz, pom, and hip hop). More information on the clinic can be obtained by visiting the LNHS dance website.
Fun + Learning + Free = Parent University
FUN = Mascots, hands on activities, goodie bags full of great stuff! LEARNING = Resource fair, interactive sessions for three age groups (Adults/Teens, Pre-Teens, Youth) FREE = Breakfast, door and raffle prizes, child identification kit with finger prints and photo, and the entire event is free! Parent University is March 10 (8 a.m.-12 noon) and will be hosted at Liberty North High School. Parents/guardians and students in elementary through high school are encouraged to attend. Please contact Amy Tuso (atuso@liberty.k12.mo.us) if you have any questions.
2012-13 Sapphire Tryouts
Incoming 9-12th grade students who will be attending Liberty High School, are invited to audition for the Liberty High School Sapphires. All students must have an updated physical on file with the school district in order to participate in the auditioning process. Students and parents are required to attend the tryout informational meeting. For more information, contact Coach Maggie Willis (mwillis@liberty.k12.mo.us) or Coach Kristen Guest (kguest@liberty.k12.mo.us). •Tryout Informational Meeting ◦Monday, March 12, 5:30-6 p.m., LHS Cafeteria •Sapphire Tryouts ◦Tuesday, March 27, 3:30-5:15 p.m., SVJH Gymnasium ◦Wednesday, March 28, 3:30-5:15 p.m., SVJH Gymnasium ◦Thursday, March 29, 3:30-5:15 p.m., SVJH Gymnasium ◦Friday, March 30, 4-7 p.m., SVJH Gymnasium
Rainbow Rally Set for March 3
The Liberty Assembly #31, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is excited to invite you to our "Rainbow Rally for Girls" to be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Girls ages 6 to 19 plus a parent or guardian are invited to attend. This event is intended for the young ladies to be part of our group - our "Sisterhood of friendships. We are devoted to SERVICE and building character + leadership skills. This rally will take place at the Liberty Masonic Lodge, on the Liberty Square, located at 10 E. Franklin in Liberty, MO. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Gail Elliott at 816.781.5933.
LHS Care Bags for Finals
The Liberty High School Orchestra Boosters are currently taking orders for LHS Care Bags for spring finals week. The care bags are a great way for parents to encourage students during finals. You can also send care bags to teachers or friends. For $5, your student will receive a bag that contains a variety of snacks, some surprises, and a personal note from the purchaser. The deadline for ordering is April 30. For an order form, email jtlcdavis@kc.rr.com.
SVMS 5th Grade Parent Night Information
The annual South Valley Middle School 5th Grade Parent Night will take place Thursday, April 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at SVMS. This event is geared towards providing important information to our incoming SVMS parents. This event will cover general information about SVMS, scheduling, daily procedures, activities offered outside the school day, additional transition opportunities, and a tour of the building. We hope you will join us for this event. This is one of many transitional opportunities provided in order to help families with their transition from fifth grade to the middle school. The SVMS staff looks forward to meeting you and sharing all of the great things that take place at SVMS. Upcoming South Valley Middle School transition opportunities for students: 5th Grade Students Visit SVMS: Monday, May 14th Summer School, including 6th grade transition as an offering: June 4-29 1-day transition sessions available through the summer school program; if students do not attend the 4-week summer school session, dates available include Thursday, July 26, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at SVMS or Thursday, August 2, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at SVMS 6th Grade Orientation/Registration: Tuesday, August 7, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1st day of school: Wednesday, August 15, 7:20 a.m.-2:25 p.m.
