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Daily Announcements
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
PARENT ORIENTATION - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008 6:30pm.
Cardinal’s Baseball Game – Thank You to all students and staff for making last night’s F.I.T. baseball game a success. Even though the Cardinals didn’t win, we hope everyone had a fun time and met some new friends. Students NOT selected to attend can pick up their $2.00 from the bookkeeper in the main office starting Friday.
PARENT ORIENTATION – 8th grade F.I.T. or G.O. students interested in helping during parent orientation should see Mr. Tschudy in the Prevention Office for more details. Activities include: wearing the mascot uniform. Helping parent find building locations, and providing child care services.
G.O./F.I.T. Meeting – TOMORROW will be the first 8th Grade G.O. and F.I.T. meeting. Please meet Mr. Tschudy and Mr. Parker during lunch in the auditorium. Agenda items include: Battle of the badges, open house, D.A.R.E week and more.
TUTORING- Tutoring begins next week after Labor Day. Students must sign up before 1:00 in the main office. There is no charge. You must have completed your agenda. Meet outside the Media Center by 3:10pm.
Tech Crew – Do you like to play with computers or electronics? Come join the Liberty Tech Crew. The Liberty Tech crew helps with all ACT I productions for sound, lighting, and props. There will be an informational meeting after school THIS Wednesday in the auditorium at 3:15 for ALL interested students.
ACT I – Tryouts for the fall play “TIED TO THE TRACKS” will be held on September 2,3,4. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 27th from 3:00 – 4:15 to pass out audition parts and information concerning the play. Don’t miss this important meeting.
6th Grade Band Students – Remember to bring your instruments on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for full Band.
7th & 8th Grade Band Students – Remember Band meets Tuesday – Friday. Please wear tennis shoes. If any band student needs to rent a school instrument, please see Mr. Gipson before the end of the school day.
Intramural Tennis – If you are interested in playing intramural tennis please come to the Main Office to sign up and receive information regarding the program. You MUST have a sports physical on file in the nurse’s office in order to participate. Code of Conduct must be turned in to Mrs. Wagner on September 2nd when the season begins.
Liberty Panther Football – Any 7th or 8th grade boy interested in playing football, it’s not too late. All you need is a physical on file with the nurse’s office. We practice tonight from 6:00 – 8:30pm out on the football game field. Any questions see Coach Followell in Room B113 Coach Johnes in the boy’s PE locker room.
Cross Country Practice – Will be held today immediately after school. Runners should change into their practice clothes and meet in the main gym. Anyone interested in still joining the team should also report to the gym after school.
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra Students – Will be meeting Thursday with Ms. Bates in D101 during Activity Period.
Chorus – Will be meeting on Friday with Mrs. Miller in the Auxiliary Room during Activity Period.
6th Grade Band Students – Will be meeting with Mr. Gipson on Thursday in D104 during Activity Period.
Check Cashing Policy
Neither the Main Office not the Cafeteria has funds available for cashing checks for students. Students should bring separate checks for payment of lunches, PE uniforms, Activity Fees, FIT and/or Team collections. If you have any questions, you may contact our bookkeeper, Mary Emerick, in the Main Office. Thank You for your cooperation.
Pick Up and Drop Off
IF you pick up or drop off your student at school, please use the north side of the building. This is the designated pick up drop off area.
Security Measures
In an effort to keep our school safe, any visitor to our school needs to show photo I.D. when entering the building. Please be aware of this security measure. Also, once school begins for the day, all doors entering our building are locked with the exception of the main door. This is the door you must use to enter our building.
Electronic Devices
STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE THEIR CELL PHONES ON THE BUSES TO OR FROM SCHOOL UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY. Please remember that no electronic devices are allowed in school. Cell phones must be kept in lockers. Cell phones taken out during school or that rind during school will be confiscated. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAVE CELL PHONES I N PURSES OR PICKETS. Even on “vibrate” they are still a distraction in class.
Before School Rules
Please remember that 6th and 7th grade students are to be in the large gym until the bell rings at 8:05. The 8th graders need to have a seat in the Commons until the bell rings at 8:05. NO STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING, INCLUDING THEIR LOCKERS, UNTIL 8:05. Students who wish to eat breakfast should report the Commons and stay there until the 8:05 bell rings.
Lunch Menu –
Monday – Toasted Ravioli & dipping sauce, golden corn, applesauce, milk, juice
Tuesday – Hot dog on bun, tater tots, bananas w/strawberry glaze, milk, juice
Wednesday – Country fried steak, dinner roll, green beans, warmed cinnamon apple slices, milk, juice
Thursday – Hot wings w/ cheesy bread, vegetable medley, mandarin oranges, milk, juice
Friday – Chicken fajita wrap, cooked carrots, mixed fruit, milk, juice
YMCA
If your child will be going to the YMCA after school, you MUST provide a note granting them permission to walk across the street. Students will not be allowed to go if a note has not been received in the Main Office. Please see further instructions below.
ACTIVITY BUSES
Activity buses are available for students needing transportation from after-school activities. There are runs at 4:20 and 5:20 run. The four buses arrive at school at the above mentioned times and leave 10 minutes later at 4:30 & 5:30. Please note that the activity bus drop-off points are not necessarily the same as on the regular after-school runs. Students should go to one of the buses, inform the bus driver of their address, and he/she will tell them which bus to board.
YMCA
If you are planning to go to the Y after school, please pay attention to the following rules.
1. Parental permission will be required. Students, who want to attend, must have a note from a parent. The note must be turned into the office by 1:00 PM on the day the student is requesting to attend.
2. You must be a member of the YMCA to attend.
3. The crossing guard will check students off a list prior to escorting them across the street. Students who are not on the approved list will not be allowed to cross to the YMCA.
4. Students are not allowed to return to Liberty Middle School when they are finished at the YMCA. They may not come back to ride the 4:30 or 5:30 Activity busses. It will be your parent’s responsibility to provide transportation from the YMCA.
The YMCA will provide a great opportunity for you; however, I am very concerned about the safety of all of our students as they cross the street to attend the Y. These guidelines will be strictly enforced to ensure that all students can safely cross Goshen Road.