October 11, 2024

Good evening, Liberty Middle School Parents.

Liberty Middle School is hosting an assembly to recognize Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the LMS Main Gym. We will have a special guest speaker, special student speeches, and performances by the LMS Band, Choir, and Orchestra. The assembly is open to the community. You are welcome to attend. There will be more information forthcoming.

As part of our program, our Veterans Program Team runs a couple of fundraisers to support Folds of Honor. The team is currently doing a Penny War where the winning teacher gets pied in front of the student body. Additionally, the team will be doing a walk-a-thon in mid-October. Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Over the years, Chesterton Middle School has been able to raise thousands of dollars in support of our veterans and their families. If you are interested in donating, please make a check out to Liberty Middle School and have your student bring it to the LMS Main Office. Thank you!

I'd like to give a special shout out to our LMS Choir students and teacher! They performed beautifully on Wednesday, October 9th! Our LMS cross country teams finished a successful season! Congratulations! Our volleyball teams are wrapping up their seasons by competing in their end-of-year conference tournaments next week! The LMS Football team has one more regular season game next week against Col. Wheeler, and then face off in their season finale versus Westchester on October 22. Wrestling and Boys Basketball will be starting their winter seasons in the coming weeks. If you have any questions regarding Fall Athletics at LMS, please email Nick Bamber, LMS Athletic Director, at nbamber@duneland.k12.in.us.

Reminders:

-LMS Orchestra Concert- 10/14 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Liberty Main Gym.

-LMS Band Concert- 10/15 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Liberty Main Gym.

-End of the 1st Quarter is October 18. Students will be taking final exams in their classes over the next couple of weeks.

-All Duneland schools will be closed for Fall Break on October 24-25.

-Halloween Dance on October 29, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the Liberty Main Gym.

-November 5 will be an eLearning Day for all Duneland Schools.

-Picture re-takes for LMS students will be on November 6.

Respectfully,

Mike Hamacher, LMS Principal

In accordance with Indiana Code, please see the new cell phone policy below. Please take some time to share this with you child. Thank you!

Wireless Communication Devices

Per IC 20-26-5-40.7 - The use of wireless communication devices, including but not limited to cellular telephones, tablet computers, laptop computers, gaming devices, smartwatches, etc. is strictly prohibited during academic class periods unless explicitly authorized by the teacher for educational purposes.

Students are permitted to use a wireless communication device in the event of a health or safety emergency or to manage health care as specifically defined in the student’s Individualized Health Plan (IHP), Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and/or Section 504 Plan.

A wireless communication device is defined by Indiana law as any portable wireless device that has the capability to provide voice, messaging, or other data communication between two (2) or more parties.

Electronic devices can aid or hinder the learning experience in a school environment. With this in mind, cell phones are not permitted to be visible/audible in the classrooms, hallways or lunchrooms at any time.

WE WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO RIDE THE BUS HOME WITH FRIENDS THAT DO NOT SHARE THE THE SAME DESIGNATED BUS ROUTE. THE DECISION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE UTMOST CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL OUR STUDENTS.

• October 14 @ 7:30-9:30PM - LMS Orchestra Fall Concert
• October 15 @ 7:30-9:30PM - LMS Band Fall Concert
• October 24 & October 25 - FALL BREAK
• November 6 - Picture Retake Day
• November 11 - LMS Veterans Day Program @ 9:30AM In the Liberty Campus Main Gym

• Saturday, October 12 @ 9AM - Volleyball 7/8 A Team Only vs. Westchester - Away
• Monday, October 14 - Volleyball vs. Washington Twp. - CANCELLED
• Monday, October 14 @ - 5PM Football vs. Col. Wheeler - Away
  
• Wednesday, October 16 @ 5PM - Volleyball 7 A/B Tournament - Home
• Game 1 @ 5PM
• Game 2 @ 6:30PM
• Wednesday, October 16 @ 5PM - Volleyball 8 A/B Tournament @ Thomas Jefferson - Away
• Thursday, October 17 @ 5PM - 8 A/B Volleyball vs. Thomas Jefferson - Away
• Tuesday, October 22 @ 6PM - Football vs. Westchester - Home

The LMS Student Council and staff would like to assist you in making your LMS child’s holiday happy. If you would appreciate help this holiday season, please use the button below to fill out the form! All forms and wish lists are due by October 31, 2024.

ATTENTION!!!

2024-2025 ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE!

Middle School Physicals will need to be turned coaches or the athletic department, prior to open gym, tryouts, or practices in order to participate.

There are a total of 6 forms that need to be completed. The actual physical is completed by the Dr. and the rest of the forms are completed by the parent(s) and the student. Physicals will not be accepted if there are forms missing! Physical packets are available in the main office.

*Physical Checklist*

• Physical Examination from the Doctor
• History Form
• Consent and Release Certificate (Make sure insurance information is complete)
• Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Sheet
• ALL FinalForms documents MUST be completed.

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all our students, we want to inform you about an important update regarding students who are injured and wearing medical devices such as walking boots, crutches, casts, slings, or splints. Effective immediately, any student with a medical device will be required to provide a doctor’s note confirming that they are cleared to participate in both gym class and recess. If a doctor advises against participation for any specified duration, the student will need to provide a subsequent note from the doctor clearing the student to resume these activities once they are healed.

The Duneland School Corporation has adopted the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System for all grade 5-12 schools this year. The link to the Say Something Tip Line can be found on the DSC website, on the middle and high school websites, and on the DSC Safety and Security page located under Programs and Services.

BREAKFAST

$1.60

LUNCH

$2.95

The DSC Child Nutrition Department is now utilizing NutriSlice as its new menus program. This app is available for iphone and android through your mobile app store. Parents can also access the full website for Duneland Schools on a computer via this NutriSlice link.

This app will allow parents and students to view the menus as well as the nutritional info for each items at any of the Duneland Schools. This program will be developed further incorporating images of food items being served at each of the schools.

To make an appointment please call 219-763-8112. Let NorthShore know you are a Duneland School student or staff member and that you would like to make an appointment at the Duneland School Clinic located at the old CMS.