Happy October! Fall is in full swing, and it’s hard to believe how quickly the school year is moving along. I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who joined us for Liberty Night at the homecoming football game—I hope you all had a fantastic time!
We’ve also had our first conference night and have two more scheduled this month. These conferences are such an important time for building strong partnerships between home and school, and it’s been wonderful to connect with so many of you about your student's progress. We look forward to continuing those conversations and working together.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to celebrate our fall PTO parties on Thursday, October 31st! Students should wear their school-appropriate costumes to school—no changing, please! Also, please remember that fake blood or wounds, masks, and weapons are not allowed. Weather permitting, we’ll have a costume parade at 2:00 pm outside the building, where families are welcome to join us and watch. However, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, we won’t be able to invite families inside due to space constraints. Thank you for your understanding!
Let’s make it a great month full of learning, growth, and fun as we head deeper into fall.
Warmly,
Mrs. Brianne Puleo, Principal
- 10/11 - Schools are Closed
- 10/18 - PTO Donation Day - Wear a Hat
- 10/22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 4:30-6:30 PM
- 10/22 - PTO Tri-C Fundraiser Pick Up @ 4:30-6:30 PM
- 10/24 - Picture Retake Day
- 10/24 - October PBIS Home to School Connections Due
- 10/25 - No School for Students
- 10/29 - Parent-Teacher Conferences @ 4:30-6:30 PM
- 10/31 - Parade @ 2:00 PM | PTO Fall Parties @ 2:30 PM
- 11/1 - Q1 Report Cards Released
- 11/4 - No School
- 11/5 - No School
- 11/27-11/29 - No School
Safety for our students is a top priority at Liberty. We are constantly reflecting and evaluating our routines to ensure student safety. There are three important changes that will be happening next week:
Bus Riders: An additional bus tag will be attached to your student’s backpack sometime next week. The tag will be color coordinated. For example, all of Bus 99 will have a red tag attached to the children’s backpack. This is meant to be a quick visual to ensure children are loading the correct bus. Please do not remove this tag and remind your student of this important rule as well. If a tag becomes displaced or broken please contact your student’s teacher.
First Grade Car Riders: We are asking families that pick up your first grader daily to form 2 lines along the sidewalk. One line for A Pod and one for B Pod. Students will be called in order of the parent line. This will help ensure that students are released to the correct adult.
Playground During Dismissal: We understand that waiting in the car isn't always fun, but if Liberty students are outside for extra recess or a fun activity while the car rider line is active, we ask that siblings and other children waiting in the car line remain in the car. Sometimes older kids share conversations that aren’t age-appropriate for Liberty students, or younger children may be at risk of getting hurt. Keeping everyone in the car will also help prevent gaps in the car line and keep Jaycox Rd. from backing up.
We appreciate your support and grace and as we implement these new routines.
Behavior at Liberty
We’ve noticed an increase in unexpected behavior during lunch and recess, particularly with students putting hands on one another or misusing equipment. We encourage families to watch our PBIS videos that highlight expected behaviors and to speak with their students about the importance of keeping their hands to themselves. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students be Ranger STRONG! Together, we can create a positive and safe environment for everyone.
Report cards will be released on November 1st in PowerSchool. Be sure to log in to review your child's performance and growth. Remember, you can check your child's progress in PowerSchool at any time throughout the year to stay updated on assignments, assessments, and teacher comments. If you haven't yet set up your parent account or need assistance navigating the platform, please contact our front office for support.
For more information about standards-based grading and the district grade scale, click here. Staying informed about your child’s progress is one of the best ways to support their learning journey!
Thank you to everyone who supported our fall fundraiser! Fundraiser orders must be picked up on October 22nd from 4:30 - 6:30 pm, during parent-teacher conferences at Liberty. This will be the only time we are offering pick-up. Please email us at nrcslibertypto@gmail.com if you have any questions.
We are also hosting our first donation day! If your child would like to participate, they can wear a hat to school on Friday, October 18th. Your generous donation will be used towards our Adopt-a-Family program to support our Liberty families during the holidays. You can send in a monetary donation of your choice in an envelope labeled, "PTO Adopt-a-Family." If you choose to write a check, please make it out to "Liberty Elementary PTO"
Join us for the Cleveland Stache Dash, hosted by the North Ridgeville Parks & Rec Department, on Saturday, November 4th! It would be great to have some of our Liberty families join in the fun together. Everyone who registers gets a lightweight hoodie! We hope to see you there!
The North Ridgeville City Schools are always looking for great candidates to fill our many full and part-time positions. Please check out our Employment information on our district website. Looking for something part-time? Looking to help out for limited hours during the school year? Please consider becoming an important part of our team.
Ohio Substitute Teacher Services serves as our district’s substitute management provider, responsible for the recruitment, training, and employment of substitute teachers. To begin the employment process as a valued substitute teacher for North Ridgeville City Schools, click here.
Requirements include, but are not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree with official transcripts or a valid teaching and/or substitute license from the Ohio Department of Education.
Valid BCI & FBI fingerprinting background check results in less than 12 months old and are on file with the Ohio Department of Education.
Please consider becoming a substitute teacher today!
Substitute support staff play a vital role in keeping our buildings and facilities open and running efficiently. Many diverse opportunities exist for your consideration. Please consider applying to become a substitute cleaner, custodian, food service worker, paraprofessional, media specialist, secretary, bus driver and aides, or health care associate. Please start an application here if interested in one of these positions.
Follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, to keep up with daily happenings at Liberty. Both Mrs. Puleo and Mrs. Pinzone will share classroom lessons, reminders of upcoming events, and general information about the building and district on their accounts.
Mrs. Puleo - @MrsPuleoNRCS
Mrs. Pinzone - @JenniferPinzone