September 20, 2024

Good evening, Liberty Middle School Parents.

All 8th Graders will be participating in a pilot for the state's new ILEARN Checkpoints Assessment for English/Language Arts on Tuesday, September 24. Please be sure that your students are at school on time, as we will get started promptly at 8:50 a.m.

Next week is College GO Week! Students will be doing activities during their Advisory Period throughout the week. Students will explore how their interests and skills may line up with different careers. They’ll also begin to consider what type of education they’ll need to achieve their career and lifestyle goals.

Next week is also Homecoming! To show our spirit and support for our CHS Football Team, we are having a Homecoming Spirit Week. See the flier below for the list of our themes.

Per our District and Building Safety Plan, we conduct various monthly safety drills. On September 26, 2024, Liberty Intermediate/Middle School will be conducting an Armed Intruder Drill.

Per Indiana Code (IC) 10-21-1-10, during armed intruder drills, Liberty Intermediate/Middle schools will: conduct the drill in a practical nature (initiate a school-wide lockdown); have accommodations for students who have mobility restrictions, sensory needs, or auditory or visual limitations; provide access to mental health services on school grounds following the conclusion of a drill; and provide alternative exercises for students who are unable to participate in a drill.

Our LMS football, volleyball, and cross country teams continue their seasons and have more competitions next week!

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.

• Sept. 23 - Sept. 27 - HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
• November 6 - Picture Retake Day

• Saturday, September 21 @ 9AM - Cross Country vs. Willowcreek Invite -Away
• Saturday, September 21 @ 9AM - Volleyball 7/8 - B Team Only vs. Col. Wheeler - Away
• Monday, September 23 @ 6PM - Football B/A vs. TJ @ Home
• Tuesday, September 24 @ 5PM - Cross Country vs. Ben Franklin - Away
• Wednesday, September 25 @ 5PM - Volleyball 7/8 A Team Only vs. New Prairie - Away
• Thursday, September 26 @ 5PM - Volleyball 7 A/B vs. KV - Home
• Thursday, September 26 @ 5PM - Volleyball 8 A/B vs. KV - Away

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.