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Ahoy, Patriot Families!

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This week I was excited to be joined by Principal of the Day, Charles K. He did an outstanding job!

Teacher/Parent Conferences are at the end of the month. These Winter Conferences are optional, unless requested by families or teachers. Here are links, if you'd like to sign up for a time with your child's teacher.

The PTO is holding a Book Fair during Conference Week, January 27th - January 31st and they need volunteers! Please sign up here! **If there are time slots with no volunteers, the Book Fair will not be open during those times**

Don't forget to sign up for the annual PVFun Run. Registration is open through the event on February 1st BUT.....the deadline to register AND receive a shirt is TOMORROW! See the flyer below!

A reminder that we have NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy the long weekend!

Once again, we have a busy month ahead! Add all important dates to your calendars!

Sail on and enjoy your day!

Jennifer Penoyer

Principal

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1/20 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr.

1/21 School Council , 8:00am

1/21 PTO General Meeting, 6:30pm in the library, Pizza and Childcare provided. Guest speaker: Tim Emory: Tax Credit Presentation

1/24 Liberty Annual Egg Drop, 9am-10am

1/27-1/31 Winter Conference Week

1/29 Late Night Conferences

1/30 Early Release; Kinder 12:15pm, 1st-6th/Structured 12:30pm

1/31 Early Release; Kinder 12:15pm, 1st-6th/Structured 12:30pm

The egg drop is scheduled for Friday, January 24th. We wanted to get these guidelines posted, in case you wanted to work on designs over the break! Please read here for information.

Cases of lice have been more frequent than usual, especially in the primary grades. If your child has had any recent sleepovers or playdates, it would be a good idea to check their hair for any signs of an infestation. Please remind your students to avoid sharing personal items (hats, hair brushes, headphones, etc.) and to maintain space between themselves and their friends. If you find nits (eggs) or bugs in your child's hair, please be sure to check in with Nurse Sophia for guidance. Here is additional lice education.

Hello Families,

I would like to continue the discussion related to outdoor unstructured play time for children. Research has shown that being outdoors can improve mental health and help children build important life skills. I have included an article below that offers some ideas for ways that we can support our children with taking advantage of unstructured time outdoors.

Playing Outside: Why It’s Important for Kids - HealthyChildren.org

Chelsea Stanton

602-449-6216

cstanton@pvschools.net

These students were nominated by classroom teachers and they have been doing an excellent job of demonstrating our STARS expectations of being Safe, Trustworthy, Accountable, Respectful or Supportive.

In Mrs. Devine-Wells’s Kindergarten, Jamie. Jamie was supportive to another student and he was able to finish his project. Way to help a friend, Jamie! Great job!

In Mrs. Gruler’s Kindergarten, Davie. Davie has consistently been accountable for her learning and respectful to her peers and teachers. She has done a great job here at Liberty and is a shining STAR. Keep up the great work Davie!

In Mrs. Hamerski’s First Grade, Lily. Lily is a respectful and kind friend in our class! She cooperates well with everyone and is a supportive partner. Thank you for being a wonderful example, Lily!

In Mrs. Feist’s Second Grade, Wyatt. Wyatt is a sweet and silly boy! He is so helpful and usually the first to offer his special skills in the classroom. He is kind to everyone and finds the funny in daily life. Once he starts giggling, it's contagious. His joy brings joy and laughter to all of us around him! We are so lucky to spend our days with you, Wyatt!

In Mrs. Kroll’s Third Grade, Kora. Kora is always following our classroom expectations and always willing to help a classmate in class. She is always prepared and ready to learn. She is so kind and is always so positive in class. She is an excellent role model for her friends in 3rd grade. Keep up the good work Kora, I am so proud of you.

In Ms. Etchells’ s Fourth Grade, Jenson. Jenson shows STARS expectations by being supportive with helping the teacher and new students in our classroom. Thank you for your willingness to help out, Jenson!

In Mrs. Best’s Fifth Grade, Piper. Piper is a very supportive student. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to a teacher or classmate in need. Without being asked, Piper will often help clean up the classroom, plug in computers, or feed our class critters. Her kind and supportive nature are just a couple of the reasons why Piper shines! Piper is an all around star student!

In Ms. Nithya’s Fifth Grade, Sofia. Sofia shows STARS expectations by being ready to learn and accountable for her work. She also shows great support to her classmates and is a good friend. Keep up the great work, Sofia!

In Mrs. Saul’s Sixth Grade, Dahirou. Dahirou shows STARS expectations by being supportive to other students and always showing respect in the classroom. He always has a smile on his face and brightens everyone's day with his vibrant personality! We love having him in our class.

Congratulations to all our STARS students!

Liberty has a Community Ed Preschool and there are openings! Register your child at this link. Pass the word to family and friends! We are excited to have this program on our campus!

The nutrition department has created interactive"menus for families. Please follow this link to view our breakfast and lunch menus.

If you would like to volunteer during morning recess (before school), please find Mr. Dave or another staff member, sign in on the clipboard, and wear the visitor sticker.

If you would like to visit your child at lunch and/or volunteer for lunch/recess duty, please sign in at the front office and wear the visitor sticker.

If you would like to volunteer in the classroom, please reach out to your child's teacher.

**On site volunteer applications can be found in the front office**

Regular attendance is essential to a student's success at school and a powerful predictor of student outcomes. Tardies and absences prevent students from experiencing growth and success. Please read here for information on Attendance Policy and Reporting, Tardies and Arizona Law.

Please call the office attendance line at 602-449-6201 to report your child's absence(s).

Did you know....there is a link to the district emergency preparedness information website on school and district websites? Please review it here: School Safety - Paradise Valley Unified School District.

Email: jpenoyer@pvschools.net
Website: pvschools.net/lbes
Location: 5125 East Marilyn Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-449-6200