LIS Weekly
A Message from Mrs. Hardwicke
Dear Students and Families,
As we approach the final stretch before winter break, I want to take a moment to reflect on all the hard work and progress we've made so far this school year. We have three more weeks of learning and growth ahead of us, and I encourage all of our students to stay focused and finish strong. Whether you're working on projects, preparing for assessments, or continuing to develop your skills, this is the time to keep pushing forward.
In addition to our academic focus, we will be placing special emphasis on empathy this month. As the holiday season approaches, we want to encourage our students to reflect on the importance of kindness, understanding, and considering others' perspectives. Empathy helps build strong relationships and a positive school community, and we believe it’s a valuable quality to nurture in our students.
December can be a busy month, with the excitement of the holidays and the anticipation of a well-deserved break, but it’s important to stay engaged in your studies and maintain a positive attitude toward your goals. Remember, every day in the classroom is an opportunity to learn and grow, and your effort now will set you up for success in the months ahead.
I also want to thank our teachers, staff, and families for their continued dedication to supporting our students. It truly takes a community to help our students thrive, and I am grateful for the collaboration and commitment I see every day.
Let's keep up the momentum, stay positive, and finish this year strong. Winter break will be here before we know it, and I’m excited to see all that our students will accomplish in the next few weeks.
Together we shine brighter!
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Hardwicke
Principal
Mrs. Troy is our new Project Lead the Way teacher. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a class that provides STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum and training for our students through hands-on learning opportunities. Before coming to Liberty, Mrs. Troy taught PLTW at the elementary level in La Porte. Mrs. Troy enjoys watching her students thrive in a content area that offers them different learning opportunities. As this field continues to grow and evolve in our world, we love that Mrs. Troy is able to provide our students with new and engaging experiences. We are so lucky to have her at LIS.
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Subject as a Student: Math an Science
Favorite Hobby: Reading and Traveling
An interesting fact about Mrs. Troy is that she enjoys going on cruises and has visited six different countries.
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.
This update is designed to ensure that all students can safely engage in physical activities while also considering their health and recovery. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Health Clinic. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
12/11 - PTO Meeting After School
12/11 - Holiday Concerts for Band, Choir, and Orchestra at CHS
12/16-12/18 Garbology Presentation - 5th Grade
12/18 - General Music Class Musicals
12/20 - End of Grading Period 2
12/20 - Reindeer Games
12/23-1/3 Winter Break
1/7 - School Resumes
1/7 - Toma the Mime Visit - 5th Grade
Cell Phones, Smart Watches, Earbuds, & Earphones Usage
5th and 6th grade students are not allowed to use their personal communication devices (cell phones and smart watches) during the instructional day. Items used for communication should be stored in lockers to be kept safe throughout the day. If students need to contact a parent/guardian during the day, they are welcome to do so from the office. Classrooms also have phone access. Similarly, students are not permitted to wear personal earbuds with bluetooth capabilities attached to their phones (e.g. Air Pods, etc.). Students will need to use their school-issued iPad earphones for Exact Path lessons and select ILEARN testing sessions. The only time audio ear pieces are permitted are for teacher-assigned classwork and medically-approved needs.
iPad Use
- iPads are the property of Duneland Schools. Students should keep the devices in operable condition.
- Students should refrain from downloading apps, pics, etc. that are not permitted under school and/or corporation policy.
- Students are required to bring their charged iPads to class. Intermediate curriculum is designed to utilize iPads for lessons and enrichment activities.
Information regarding student bus transportation for the 2024-2025 school year is available on DSC website under the Transportation Department.
TRACK STUDENT'S BUS WITH MYSTOP APP
The Duneland School Corporation Department of Transportation has now made My Stop available to our families.
My Stop is a web-based application which will allow parents to access live bus GPS information using a smartphone, tablet, or computer and securely view the current location of your child’s bus on routes. The system also provides the bus’s estimated time of arrival at your child’s bus stop.
Please read the attached letter to parents for more information on how to use My Stop to track your child's bus.
The DSC Child Nutrition Department utilizes NutriSlice as its 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 menu item at any of the Duneland Schools. This program will be developed further incorporating images of the actual food items being served at each of the Duneland schools.
