Liberty Loop
Weekly Family Newsletter December 5, 2024
PRINCIPAL PENOYER'S WEEKLY MESSAGE
Ahoy, Patriot Families!
Check out the PTO Updates link above
OUR FRONT OFFICE WILL BE OPENING LATE ON THURSDAY 12/12 SO OUR STAFF CAN ENJOY A HOLIDAY GATHERING TOGETHER. FRONT DOORS WILL OPEN, PHONES WILL BE ANSWERED AND CALLS WILL BE RETURNED STARTING AT 8:20am. THANK YOU!
I hope your Thanksgiving holidays were filled with lots of love and laughter. it's hard to believe that we are returning with only 3 short weeks until the Winter Break. Our school calendar is full with concerts, field trips, picture retakes, spirit days and more, so be sure to mark the days. This is a busy season for all!
A big thank you to our PTO for bringing the Penguin Patch shopping experience to Liberty. The students had a fun time picking out gifts. Tonight is Family Restaurant Night at Smashburger. Be sure to click on the PTO link above for more information on upcoming dates and events!
Our Lost and Found bin is overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles and more. Please remind your child to look through the bin for missing items. All items will be donated on Friday, December 20th!
**The PVSchools Fall 2024 Library Title List will be available for review for 60 days starting October 11 - December 9, 2024. Please see the following website to see titles that are being considered by Paradise Valley school libraries and provide feedback. Website: https://www.pvschools.net/community/committees/school-library-book-review-committee
Sail on and enjoy your day!
Jennifer Penoyer
Principal
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Important Dates
12/2-12/6 Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
12/9 Winter Chorus Concert, 6:30pm
12/11 Liberty Spelling Bee
12/13 Picture Day: Retakes and Clubs
12/13 Winter Band Concert, 6:00pm
12/14 PV Sounds of the Season - Liberty Chorus performs at 2:00pm
12/16-12/20 Winter Spirit Week - see daily themes below!
12/17 School Council, 8:00am
12/20 End of 2nd Quarter
12/20 LOST AND FOUND ITEMS WILL BE DONATED
12/21-1/5 Winter Break
1/6 School Resumes
ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR TREE
COMING SOON! HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK: MONDAY 12/16 - FRIDAY 12/20
Monday, December 16th: Merry Mixup Monday (mismatched clothes)
Tuesday, December 17th: Sweater Weather (favorite holiday sweater/sweatshirt)
Wednesday, December 18th: Holiday Hair (favorite holiday hat, headband, headwear, hairstyle)
Thursday, December 19th: Winter Wonderland (white, silver or blue colors)
Friday, December 20th: Merry, Merry Morning (wear your PJ's)
ANNUAL EGG DROP COMING SOON!
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.
SOCIAL WORKER NEWS
Hello Families,
As we enter into the holiday season, I would like to remind parents that I am available to provide needed resources to families that are experiencing hardship. Please reach out to me directly, contact information is below if you are in need of resources.
Chelsea Stanton
602-449-6216
HELP FOR THE HOMELESS
Our Student Council is partnering with students at Horizon to collect food, first aid and hygiene items for the homeless. We have a collection box in the lobby, if you would like to send in donations. Thank you!
PV Sounds of the Season
PV ANNUAL FUN RUN - FEBRUARY 1ST
STARS STUDENTS
This week's students were nominated by campus support and office staff. They have been doing an excellent job of demonstrating our STARS expectations of being Safe, Trustworthy, Accountable, Respectful or Supportive.
From Mr H., Fifth Grade student, Nathan M. Nathan is a hard working and successful student in Liberty's 5th grade. He is helpful to his teachers and supportive of his classmates. As a star Patriot, Nathan Marks shines bright. Well done!
From Mrs. Penoyer, Second Grade student, Logan W. Logan offered to take a friend to meet his class. He was very helpful and kind. Thank you, Logan, for being a supportive superSTAR!
From Ms. Rashelle, Second Grade student, Emma L. Emma is kind, quiet, and considerate while she spends her recess in the office. She turns the lights off and pushes the chairs in when she is done. Thank you Emma!
From Ms. Van Doren, Second Grade student, Desmond. Desmond continually shows STARS expectations in the cafeteria and in the hallway. He also helps without being asked and the campus support staff appreciate him very much. Thank you, Desmond!
From Mr. Dave, Fourth Grade student, Timothy. Timothy is a big help in the cafeteria! He always volunteers to assist with clean-up and any other jobs that need to be done. Thank you for helping, Timmy, keep up the great work!
From Mrs. Muscutt, Fourth Grade student, Ruby E. Ruby was very helpful to Mrs. Muscutt when she subbed in Mrs. Torda’s room. She was kind and respectful. Thank you for your help, Ruby!
Congratulations to all our STARS students!
....................OLDER NEWS....................
PRE-K AT LIBERTY
Liberty now has Community Ed Preschool and there are openings! Register your child at this link. Pass the word to family and friends! We are excited to bring this program to our campus!
LUNCH MENUS
VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Visitors and Volunteers
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**
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Please call the office attendance line at 602-449-6201 to report your child's absence(s).
SCHOOL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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.
Liberty Elementary School
Email: jpenoyer@pvschools.net
Website: pvschools.net/lbes
Location: 5125 East Marilyn Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-449-6200