Liberty High Newsletter 5-11-2025
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Principal's Message 5-11-2025
Students, Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
Congratulations, we have only three weeks until graduation. Students, you have worked hard during the 4th quarter, please, continue to do your best. The month of May, graduation, and the summer will all have come and gone before you know it. Please, work with the staff to get as much work turned in as possible. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance, the Liberty High Staff is ready and available to assist you.
Important Information for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Students and parents of returning students, please, take the time policy for smartphones and how it is changing in the Lodi Unified School District and the state of California. This is a letter detailing those changes from the district.
Lodi Unified School District Families:
This important update is being shared regarding smartphone use during school in 2025-2026.
Beginning next school year, students will be required to keep their smartphones turned off and stored in their backpacks during the regular school day. This practice, already in place at many of our elementary and middle schools, aligns with Lodi Unified School District’s Board Policy 5131: Student Conduct.
This Board of Education approved change is designed to reduce distractions, support student mental health, minimize instances of cyberbullying and support student academic discourse throughout the school day. Research strongly supports limiting phone use during the school day, and similar policies are being adopted in schools across the state. In fact, California’s Assembly Bill 3216 will require school districts to adopt such policies by July 1, 2026. Please note that exceptions will be made for students with medical needs or accommodations outlined in their IEPs.
We understand that this may change how you communicate with your child during the day, even though they will be able to retrieve messages or return calls at the end of the regular school day. Our school offices are always available to relay important messages, and students can use office phones if needed. In the event of an emergency, it's essential that students stay focused on staff instructions. First responders recommend limiting phone use to ensure safety and clear communication.
We’ll share more information as the school year approaches, but we appreciate your support in preparing your student for this shift. Please take a moment to discuss these expectations with your child.
Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and focused learning environment
Students, we have only 3 weeks left until the end of the school year. Please, continue to do your best and set yourself and your future up for success!!!!
Seniors Graduation practice is on May 27th and is mandatory in order to participate in graduation. Graduation is on May 28th at Hutchinson Square make sure you get everything done in time. The entire staff can't wait to see you all walk the stage!!! 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
Clear Library Fines - Take care of your textbook and chromebook fines by May 15.
Go to the library and have Mrs. Goudie give you a printout of all your past due items and fines. This will assist you in looking for those lost items and give you confidence that your account is clear to allow you to walk in graduation ceremonies.
Summer Meals (Preschool - 12)
Lodi USD Nutrition Services is proud to offer free meals to all children ages 2–18 this summer at multiple locations across the district. The Summer Meals Program will run during June and July, providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to help keep kids healthy and fueled all summer long.
Please help spread the word to families in your school community.
You can find a full list of participating meal sites linked below:
Click on the link below for the flyer - English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-0zI_7EbZIHJ2PT2TltFDR4bm8kb_KT/view?usp=sharing
Click on the link below for the flyer - Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTCqH1hpkbzfWzJo6-EX6SjwKttewZXG/view?usp=sharing
Tutoring
Math - Mrs. Lewis Monday thru Thursday 1:45 - 2:30 pm and Friday morning 7:45 - 8:30 am.
Science - Mr. Hannah before school Tuesday and Thursday from 7:10 am to 8:30 am
Music and Social Science - Mr. Strawn Monday thru Thursday 1:45 until 2:40 pm
College and Career Field Trips
All of our field trips have been well attended this year. If you are interested in visiting a college next year, please, see your counselor Mrs. Wood to discuss these opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year in the fall. 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
May 7th - Minimum Day
May 26th - Memorial Day (no school)
May 27th - Graduation Practice
May 28th - Graduation
May 30th - Minimum Day and last day of school
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.
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.