September 5, 2007
WANT TO SEE LIBERTY FEATURED ON FOX 4 SPORTS? – VOTE NOW!
The Liberty vs. Raymore-Peculiar game may be highlighted on FOX 4 Sports this Friday night at Greene Stadium on the campus of William Jewell College, but you must vote to make that happen.
Here are the steps to cast your vote: 1) Go to www.myfoxkc.com
2) Click on Sports
3) Click on FOXHiLites: Join the Team (on the right hand side of the screen under Kansas City Sports)
4) Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on Vote Now – Game of the Week Poll
5) Click on Vote Now
6) Create an Account and Click Continue
7) Register
8) Click Submit
9) Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you will see four games listed
10) Click on Ray-Pec at Liberty
11) Vote
According to FOX 4, the winning school will have a FOX reporter show up to cover the game and SKY FOX
will fly overhead. You can cast one vote per hour. Voting ends on Thursday at 1 p.m. The winning school will be announced on Fox 4 at 6 p.m. Thursday night. Go Blue Jays!
PATRON SURVEY PROCESS TO BEGIN SOON
What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of the Liberty School District? How do you feel about some of the ideas being considered to help address the District’s expanding student population? What should the District be concentrating on as it plans for its future?
These and many other questions will be addressed in a telephone survey of 400 randomly selected local citizens. Calls for the 10- to 12-minute survey will begin right after Labor Day and should be completed in about two weeks.
Patrons with Caller ID should expect to see a 913 area code, although the system may not register “Market Research Associates” as the firm’s professional surveyors call from different locations. The survey will begin with the caller saying “Good afternoon (or evening). I’m (the caller’s name) calling from Market Research Associates on behalf of the Liberty Public Schools.” If you receive a call, please take part and share your opinions! We need your input!
ELEMENTARY PARENTS WILL SEE CHANGES IN FRIDAY FOLDERS
During the past two years we have been working on streamlining the amount of information students take home in their Friday Folders. The district has listened to principals, PTA representatives, parents and vendors. A new policy has been put in place regarding the materials distributed this year. Schools will send home information from the specific school and their building PTA. Items of interest from organizations such as Boy and Girl Scouts, Liberty Parks and Rec, dance studios, self-defense classes, etc., will be scanned and placed on each individual school Web site as the information becomes available. This type of “virtual information table” on the Web site will be a more effective way for you to access the materials. We will also continue to use QuickNews as a vehicle to announce upcoming events or registration dates and times. A few links that may be of interest to you are listed below:
IMPORTANT LINKS
4-H
For local information about the Clay County program, contact Nancy Elkins Mense, 4-H Youth Specialist,
at 816-407-3493.
Boy Scouts
Liberty Oaks Elementary will have a Cub Scout sign-up/information night at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
September 11. A representative from the Boy Scouts of America will make a presentation, and Pack 394 will have den leaders on hand to answer questions. For additional information, call 816-942-9333 or
1-800-776-1110.
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout registration will be open to the public at Liberty Middle School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, and Monday, September 24. This will be an OPEN HOUSE forum to drop in anytime during that hour. If you're unable to attend, email your questions to: joinscouts611@hotmail.com
Camp Fire
Camp Fire USA is not just for girls anymore! The organization offers a co-ed program for boys and girls
ages 3 – 18.
Liberty Parks & Recreation
Earnest Shepherd Memorial Youth Center
Earnest Shepherd has a variety of program offerings for students in grades K-12. For more information,
contact Sheila Bruns , On-Site Director at 816-781-7659.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Meet Me at the Fire Station will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, at Fire Station #1 , 200 West Mississippi. Firefighters will talk with children and parents about fire safety and demonstrate their equipment (trucks, hoses and masks). This is an opportunity for you and your child to meet people who could be “intimidating” to a small child when met for the first time in a frightening situation. If you would like to attend, please contact Debbie at dhead@liberty.k12.mo.us or
736-7020.
ANNUAL COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT SCHEDULED AT LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Liberty High School Guidance Department will sponsor its annual College Planning Night at 6:30 p.m. September 13, at Liberty High School. Participants will be able to attend three sessions throughout the evening. The sessions cover a variety of topics: Writing College Essays, Gaining Admission to Competitive Colleges, Career and Technical Education, College Planning/Research Steps, Financial Aid Opportunities, A+ Schools Program, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Transitioning Students with Special Needs to College and Tips for the Prospective Student-Athlete. All juniors, seniors and their parents are invited to attend. Questions, please contact Brenda Wiederholt at bweiderholt@liberty.k12.mo.us
FREE HEALTH AND SAFETY CLINIC
Jessica Tasetano, a student at Liberty High School, is coordinating a Health and Safety Fair as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The event will take place from noon – 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 22, at 601 S. 291 Highway in the parking lot of the Century 21 Astro Realty, Inc. (next to Blockbuster Video). Free hot dogs, popcorn and beverages will be provided. Bring the children to enjoy clowns, moonwalk and music! Participants include the Clay County Health Department, Liberty Police Department, Liberty Fire Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and McGruff the Crime Dog. The event is free and open to the public.
RECYCLE YOUR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Liberty Junior High PTSA is conducting a recycling fundraiser. There is nothing to buy. The PTSA is simply asking you to protect the environment by donating your used cell phones, DVD Movies/Video game(s), portable DVD players, laptop/notebook computer(s), MP3 player, video console(s), digital camera(s), digital picture frames, and portable navigation and GPS devices. 100 percent of the proceeds will help fund LJHS PTSA programs. Students may drop off items at the LJHS office recycle box or by contacting Jerri Griffith at griff64068@yahoo.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK STAFF
The 2006-2007 Liberty High School Yearbook, the Spectator, received a Gold Medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Columbia University, New York, NY. The Gold Medal is the highest rating in the medalist honors. In addition, the Spectator had three areas that received special merit: concept, coverage and photography. Special merit signifies that the publication is in the 95th percentile or higher. The yearbook advisor is Ronna Sparks-Woodward, and the Editors –in-Chief for the 2006-2007 school year were Courtney Brinser and Stephanie Davis.
INTERESTED IN CARTOONING? SQUARE DANCING?
Community Education classes through the Liberty School District have begun. Following are a few upcoming classes:
Starting Saturday, September 8 – Cartooning Basics – 9am to Noon – Learn how to create your own cartoon characters, even if you’ve never drawn before. Draw humorous, simplified faces and figures, cartoon animals, and more. Go to www.paypams.com to enroll in Course Number 8078.
September 8 – Caricatures – 1:00pm to 4pm – Learn how to create color caricatures of the face and all of the added features that make them funny and entertaining. All skill levels welcome. Go to www.paypams.com to enroll in Course 8076.
September 12- November 14, - Modern Square Dancing – 7:00-9:00pm – Modern square dancing is mental, physical, and aerobic exercise. It’s fun and easy. Learn the dance moves to pop, rock, oldies, gospel, and country. Course Number 8718. www.paypams.com
There are many more interesting and varied classes you will want to check out. Go to our district Web site, www.liberty.k12.mo.us, click on About the District, scroll down to Community Education, then click on PayPams to view the catalog.
1972 CLASS REUNION
The LHS Class of 1972 will have their reunion September 21-22, 2007.
Friday, September 21 1 p.m. Homecoming parade
7 p.m. Homecoming game – Greene Stadium
Perkins following the game
Sat. September 22 6 p.m. Party (Private home)
For more information, contact Shirley (St. John) Girvin at tableman2@juno.com or Roxann (Davis) Brenton at rbrenton@liberty.k12.mo.us
1987 CLASS REUNION
If you’re a member of the Class of 1987, reunion activities will take place September 28-29, 2007.
Friday, September 28 8 p.m. “Ice breaker” at the Landing Eatery & Pub, 1189 W. Kansas St, in
Liberty
Saturday, September 29 11 a.m. Tree and plaque dedication for classmates that have passed
away. Liberty School District Memorial Garden, 650 Conistor
(located by the LPS Administration Center)
7 p.m. Dinner, dancing and a band at the Elms Resort and Spa,
401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs. A class picture will be taken
at 7:30 p.m.
If you would like to stay all night, room reservations can be made by calling the Elms at 816-630-5500. Tell them you’re with the Liberty 1987 Class Reunion. The cost is $40 per person. Please make checks payable to Teresa Flores or Class of ’87 and send to: Teresa Flores, PO Box 277, Liberty, MO 64069-0277 or for more information, contact diannabordenaro@yahoo.com
1992 CLASS REUNION
Liberty High School Class of 1992 reunion activities:
Saturday, September 22 6 p.m. Paul & Jacks Tavern, 1808 Clay Street, North Kansas City,
MO 64116. Cost is $15 per person.
For more information, please email: libertyclassof92@sbcglobal.net or contact Lisa (Smithmier)
Maher at 913-488-6163.
1997 CLASS REUNION
Members of the Class of 1997 are planning their 10-year reunion September 7-8, 2007. Activities are as follows:
Friday, September 7 5:30 p.m. Bring your family to Greene Stadium to watch a LHS football
game. Tailgating will begin in the Mabee Center
parking lot. Food will be provided, but bring your own drinks.
Saturday, September 8 7 p.m. Catch up with old friends at Clayview Country Club, 100 Blue Jay
Drive. The party will feature Mr. Tim Nixon as guest DJ. The cost
is $25 per person if received before 9/1/07, or $30 per person
the day of the event.
Send cash/checks to: Jake Isley, 21 W 10th Street, Apt. #11D, Kansas City, MO 64105. For information,
direct questions to: bluejays1997@gmail.com
