family 12/16 through 12/20

Schools will be closed on Monday, December 22, 2024 through Friday, January 3, 2025. All SDOC offices will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025. Scholars will return on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Attention Charger families. There are no spirit dress up days for students this week. Please adhere to all dress code rules. Scholars are not permitted to wear sweatpants, leggings, or pajama pants to school. Additionally, scholars are not permitted to bring blankets to campus. Blankets brought on campus will be confiscated and brought to student services where students may pick them up at the end of the school day. Thank you.

We had a close game at Poinciana this past Friday. PHS comes to visit Liberty on January 8th, we'd love to see you there!

Thank you to Ms. Hattaway, the Liberty Singers and all of the scholars, families and staff that joined us for the winter choral concert this past Thursday. Our scholars did wonderful!

Scholars in the Transition program worked closely with their teacher, Mr. Cremonesi, to sand and shape their Christmas Trees.

Thank you to our scholars, staff and families who supported Liberty during the parade this past weekend.

This scholarship provides $5,000 annually for up to four years, totaling $20,000 per recipient. It’s designed to support students who demonstrate resilience and strive to be a force for good in their communities by pursuing a postsecondary degree. In addition to the monetary scholarship, Equitable will offer engagement programs and development opportunities for award recipients throughout their college journey.

Eligibility and Application Requirements:

• Open to graduating high school seniors.
• Applicants must complete a profile and application, and submit an essay on how a college degree can lead to economic mobility and create a positive impact on their community.
• The deadline for applications is December 18, 2024.

Please share this information with parents and seniors to encourage them to apply for this valuable scholarship. The application is open now, and the flyer with more details can be included in your next newsletters.

Links with more information:

• Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program

• Providing Access to College Scholarships - Scholarship America

• Apply to college with Common App | Your future starts here

• National College Attainment Network

Dear Families,

Khan Academy is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual US National Khanathalon! Your child’s school will be participating in this Khanathalon from Dec 2 - Jan 17, 2025. This exciting nationwide contest challenges students to level up their skills in key areas like math, Digital SAT prep, financial literacy, and Constitution 101. They’ll be competing with schools across the country, making it a thrilling opportunity to not only build proficiency but also showcase their knowledge on a national stage. By engaging with Khan Academy’s personalized learning tools, including the powerful Khanmigo AI assistant, students can strive for mastery while having fun. Whether they’re solving complex equations, preparing for college entrance exams, understanding personal finance, or diving into the foundations of democracy, your student is sure to grow and thrive in this academic adventure!

Here is more information on how you can support your student.

What is the Khanathalon?

The school with the highest percentage of skills leveled up to ‘Proficient’ or ‘Mastered’ in the courses below will take home the trophy. They must work on a minimum of 2 skills per week and have at least 25 students per school working on the course. The challenges this year available for schools are:

● Math Maestros - grade level mathematics

● SAT Stars - We will have two separate challenges this year for Math and Reading/Writing

● Money Masters - Financial Literacy

● Civic Scholars - Constitution 101

We will have an additional category this year - AI Explorers. In this category, the DISTRICTS will compete for the highest percentage of students actively using Khanmigo for the week. Ties will be broken by the highest percentage of teachers using Khanmigo for the week.

How can I help my child?

● Ask your child what they are learning, how they like to learn, and when.

● Discuss and celebrate your child’s progress - have they mastered a new topic recently?

● You are welcome to sign up for an account and try some lessons, too at https://www.khanacademy.org/

Education Partners will be onsite to help scholars and families complete financial aid documentation for FAFSA. Families can also make appointments by calling 321-217-3442

FortifyFL is a valuable resource that allows individuals to report suspicious activity. Help do your part to keep out campus and scholars safe.