Liberty High Newsletter 4-13-2025
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Principal's Message 4-13-2025
Students, Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
Please take the time to complete the surveys for the LCAP in the announcements sections. This is your chance to give input into the where Lodi Unified School District allocates funds to support your students. Also, we are in need of School Site Council Members. School Site Council is made up of Students, Staff, and Parents/Community Members. We hope to see you at the next meeting on April 22nd at 2:30 pm in the Library.
Please, be aware that we are quickly approaching the end of the 4th quarter and the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The Liberty High Staff is so excited to help our students. Please, work with our team to ensure your students success. Communication is the key and we are more than happy to assist you with your questions or needs.
We will be going to school every week up until school ends in the final week of May. Graduation is on May 28th at Hutchinson Square. More details will follow with regard to graduation and information can always be obtained in the front office.
Have a blessed day, Dr. Christmas
Announcements
📣 Call for Nominations: Join Our School Site Council!
We are currently accepting nominations for Liberty’s School Site Council (SSC) for the 2025-2026 school year. The SSC plays a critical role in shaping the educational experience at our school by helping to develop, monitor, and evaluate our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
What is the School Site Council?
The SSC is a team made up of school staff, parents/guardians, students, and community members. Together, this group works to:
Review school goals and student achievement data
Provide input on school programs and budgets
Ensure alignment of resources with the school’s priorities
We Are Looking For:
Parents/Guardians of current students
Students (grades 11–12) who want to have a voice in school decision-making
Community Members who are passionate about supporting student success
School staff representatives are selected separately by their peers.
Term of Service:
SSC members serve for a 1-2 year term and attend approximately 4–6 meetings per year.
How to Nominate:
You may nominate yourself or someone else using this form:
2025-2026 School Site Council (SSC) Student Nomination Form
2025-2026 School Site Council (SSC) Teacher Nomination Form
2025-2026 School Site Council (SSC) Parent/Community Member Nomination Form
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO REPLACE THE ABOVE FORMS WITH LINKS TO YOUR COPIED NOMINATION FORMS
Deadline to Submit Nominations: May 2nd, 2025
Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of Liberty High School!
If you have questions, please contact the Principal, Dr. Eugene Christmas, echristmas@lodiusd.net, 209-331-7633.
PARENT Input Needed – LCAP Thought Exchange
Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.
Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:
🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188
Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!
Students – We Want to Hear from You!
Thank you for helping elevate student voices!
Your voice matters! Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on how we can improve your school experience through the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). This is your chance to speak up about what’s working, what needs improvement, and how we can better support you and your classmates.
Take a moment to share your ideas in our ThoughtExchange by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code:
🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188
Your input will help shape decisions that impact your education. Thank you for making your voice heard!
Free College Guide (7-12)
California Opportunities Workbook
· English - https://issuu.com/ecmc_outreach/docs/2024-2025-ca-opps-book?fr=xIAEoAT3_NTU1
· Spanish - https://issuu.com/ecmc_outreach/docs/2024-2025-ca-opps-book-sp?fr=xIAEoAT3_NTU1
For College-Bound Seniors:
What to do when you get to campus
· English - https://www.ecmc.org/media/sobnpglv/what-to-do-when-you-get-to-campus.pdf
· Spanish - https://www.ecmc.org/media/tgsllchr/what-to-do-when-you-get-to-campus-spanish.pdf
English
It’s time to apply!! The state priority deadline in California was just extended to April 2, 2025.
Now is the time to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Apply today by visiting https://csac.ca.gov/apply
Spanish
¡Es momento de solicitar ayuda financiera! La fecha límite prioritaria del estado de California se ha extendido hasta el 2 de abril de 2025.
No dejes pasar esta oportunidad y completa tu FAFSA (Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes) o la CADAA (Solicitud de la Ley Dream Act de California). ¡Aplica hoy mismo en https://csac.ca.gov/apply!
3rd Annual Teen Poetry Slam (9-12)
April is National Poetry Month, and this event is a powerful way to celebrate youth voices through spoken word. The purpose of the poetry slam is to create a dynamic, competitive, and engaging platform for teens to express themselves, connect with an audience, and challenge traditional norms of poetry. It’s a space where poetry comes alive.
Teens aged 14–18 who live in San Joaquin County are eligible to participate. Each original poem should be no more than three minutes long, and students will be judged based on content, performance, creativity, and memorization using a standardized rubric. Participants will sign up the day of the event and should arrive at 5:30 PM for check-in.
If you have any questions, contact Nancy Gonzalez St. Clair n_gonzalez8@u.pacific.edu
Click on the link below for the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14ByZtzcgSGGI50Su6yeXwUiYpYySmcrl/view?usp=sharing
H2O Hackathon (9-12)
Calling all high school students! It's time to register for the 2025 H2O Hackathon! Students compete for $20,000 in cash prizes. The event is free, including lunch and snacks. There are two competitions at the H2O Hackathon.
• A competition to build a mobile app. No coding experience needed and there are tutorials available.
• Multimedia competition.
Students can compete in either the high school or college division. This year's theme for the challenge is "Hack the Tap."
The event is Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, Wentworth Education Center, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA 95206.
Learn more and register at https://h2ohackathon.org/
Click on the link below for the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_MAGYqZxnkHgPNfQJCwcp2ZqTPlc5ey/view?usp=sharing
Click on the link below for the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t36aPB_NTrUZ_2LsSaaYG2acJhemH6dM/view?usp=sharing
Tutoring
Mr. Hannah before school science tutoring Tuesday and Thursday from 7:10 am to 8:30 am
Mr. Strawn after school tutoring music and social science Monday thru Thursday until 2:40 pm
College and Career Field Trips
We have a few field trips planned for the spring to visit select colleges. Please, see your counselor Mrs. Wood to discuss these opportunities. The field trips will also be announced in your classes and are great opportunities to see what your options could be after high school.
Upcoming Minimum Days, Holiday's and other important dates
Friday, March 14th, 2025 - last day of the third quarter and a minimum day.
March 17th - 28th, 2025 - Spring Break
March 31st - First Day of the 4th quarter - classes resume
Guitar Club
Interested in playing guitar? Details: Guitar, Bass, and Drum lessons - 1:45-2:40 in Room B-2. All skill levels welcome. Some days will include Band, Free Play, and Maintenance.
Liberty Thursday Thrift Store
Does your student need a coat or warmer clothes for the winter season? Mrs. Lewis runs the Liberty Thursday Thrift store that offers clothing items and more to students at no charge. Students are welcome to shop and find something they can use. We are currently welcoming donations of hooded sweatshirts, jackets and dark colored graphic t-shirts. Thank you!
Picking Up and Dropping Off Students at School
Please respect our neighbors and the quiet area that we live in. Drive the speed limit, turn down your music, and refrain from blocking driveways. Thank you for your cooperation.
Have You Reported Your Students' Absence?
Parents and Guardians,
To report an absence, please call our office at 209-331-7633. If leaving a message, please remember to include your name, your child's name, and the reason for the absence. Uncleared absences will become unexcused absences after ten days without a parental excusal. For medical appointments, please remember to get a doctor's note and have you or your child bring it to the office as soon as possible.
District Information and Links
School/Office Hours and Important Numbers
Just a reminder that school hours are 8:30AM - 1:45PM on regular school days. Office hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
The main school number is (209) 331-7633. The attendance number is (209) 331-7622. Dr. Christmas, the principal, Mrs. Wood, the counselor, and all of our teachers are here to assist you and your student.
We are all here to partner with your student and family to ensure their success at Liberty High School. We look forward to making this a great school year for your student.
School Site Council
The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on April 22nd at 2:30 pm in the School Library. All parents, students, and staff are encouraged to attend.