August 22nd- Curriculum Night

September 2nd-3rd- No School

September 5th- Title 1 meeting

September 6th-Grandparents Breakfast

September 17th- Community meeting with Kimberly Dove

Patriot families and friends,

Thank you for trusting us with your most precious gift. We were happy to see those smiles light up the hallway for another amazing school year. As a staff, we have committed to EXCEL LPES. We will excel in academics, behavior, and with our peers.

In the next few weeks, we invite you to attend our Community Meeting with our Board Member, Mrs. Kimberly Dove. This event will update you on FCS policies and changes and allow you time to speak with some of the decision-makers in the district. We want to fill up the house and let her see our commitment to making our school community EXCEL.

A few reminders:

• Car Pool- During the first few weeks, the car pool line will be longer than normal. Please help your scholar learn their carpool number as they are called and posted for dismissal.
• Bus Updates- The most accurate and up to date bus information can be found in the "Here comes the Bus" app. Please contact Ms. Maddox our bus administrator with questions.
• PBIS Rewards- If you have not already connected your family, please make sure you connect to the PBIS Rewards app. This is a great tool to communicate with teachers and monitor and celebrate positive behaviors with your scholars.

Together will will EXCEL LPES and ensure that we are "greater than what we were".

Your Proud Principal,

Tanisha Lewis

• SCHOOL HOURS are 7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Our school front office is opened 7:10 am - 3:00 pm daily.
• MORNING ARRIVAL PROCEDURES: Morning arrival for students is 7:10 am-7:40 am. Students arriving after 7:40 am will be marked tardy as the instructional daily begins promptly at 7:40 am. ** Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:10 am as we do not offer before school care.
• Late Arrival: Students arriving after 7:40 am MUST be signed in by an adult. This is a safety procedure. Please use our check-in kiosk located in our front office.
• First two weeks of school- Parents may accompany their children to class during the first two weeks of school (August 5-16, 2024) only. This measure is to ensure the safety of all students and staff. All visiting parents will be required to exit the building using the front office entrance no later than 7:35 am.
• PBIS Rewards- This school year we will transition to our PBIS Rewards communication system. This system provides ways for families and teachers to communicate about positive behaviors and events taking place at our school. Please download the app and ask your scholar's teacher to connect you with your child's profile.
• Breakfast and Lunch- All students at Liberty Point receive free breakfast and lunch. Parents should visit My Payments Plus to add money to their child's account in order for your student to purchase snacks and extra food portions. During school hours, students may not have restaurant food in any FCS cafeteria at any given time.
• SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Liberty Point remains a uniform school, and we will continue to encourage all students to wear our school uniform. Our uniform consists of a navy blue, red, or white top with khaki or navy bottoms. We will have logo uniform shirts for sale. Please visit the link below to order a few for your scholars today!
• DISMISSAL: Parents can check students out early anytime up until 2:00 pm. If you wish to check your student out early, please report to our front office with identification. Our students will only be released to a verified adult listed in Infinite Campus.
• Car Riders- If your child is a car rider, you must join the car rider line. Walk up requests will not be met as this becomes a safety concern. Our car rider dismissal will be long as we get adjusted during the first few weeks of school. Many of our students are car riders, and we thank you for your patience and your cooperation.
• BUS RIDERS/BUS STOP INFORMATION - All bus rider information is listed in the parent portal on Infinite Campus. Please use the information below to set up your parent portal account.
• BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: Parents, family members and friends are not allowed to bring in cakes, balloon bouquets, flowers, goodie bags, gifts, pizza, or any other type of treat to celebrate a student birthday. Teachers are not allowed to celebrate birthdays in the class with a party or a snack either. Rather, parents may purchase a Smart Celebrations Package from the cafeteria. This can be done to student birthdays and/or any other classroom celebrations. Smart Celebration packets should be purchased in the cafeteria at least (2) days in advance. Please contact our Nutrition Manager.

The best school years happen when we foster a positive relationship. No relationship can survive without communication. At Liberty Point, our two forms of effective communication are:

1. Connection with ClassDojo (Parents will sign up during Meet and Greet)
2. Email (Find a staff directory on our website and listed below)

Please remember that during the school day, teachers are busy with instruction. Ms. Darden and I as well as the administrative team are busy providing an environment of excellence. We ask that you allow us a 24-hour response time.

Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is Mr. Jones and I am the proud counselor of Liberty Point! While this is the beginning of my third year at Liberty Point, I have been a professional school counselor since 2013. I believe that all children should have a learning environment that is truly conducive to personal and academic growth. With that being said, I am committed to advocating for a student's success by helping students to realize their full potential. By focusing on their accomplishments and reflecting on their past successes, I am able to promote a positive self-concept within them. Through individual and small group counseling, conducting workshops and classroom guidance lessons, along with large group presentations, coordinating a multitude of events and assisting in college and career exploration, my work aids students in making the most of their educational experience and has helped them prepare for a bright and successful future. This month, I will be meeting with your scholar and introducing them to who I am and what I do within the school through my introductory presentation during their classroom guidance lesson.

Parents, we are proud to partner with Chris180, one of the area's premiere mental health, child welfare and family service organizations, in empowering families and helping children overcome difficulties they may face. If you feel that your child may benefit from a deeper therapeutic interaction, please contact me for more information regarding their free services for our scholars.

Clicking here will take you to my webpage, which provides information about the counseling services at Liberty Point Elementary, as well as some resources you can use at home. Please check the webpage often as it is updated periodically to include new resources and information gathered throughout the school year.

If you would like to contact me, please feel free to send an email or call me directly at (470)254-9657.

"Here Comes The Bus App" is a free, easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the location of your child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. This way, you know when the bus is near your stop, so you can send your child out at just the right time. No more worrying about whether your child has missed the bus! If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's assigned bus or bus stop, please contact FCS Transportation Department at 470-254-6060 OR contact our supervisor:

Cheowana Henderson, Supervisor
Hendersonc1@fultonschools.org

Charisse Weigner, Special Needs Supervisor
weignerc@fultonschools.org

• The app will request a school code, which is 87428
• How do you access your student's student ID number? Parents may access their child's student ID number from the parent portal in Infinite Campus.
  
• If you add your child and the bus number or bus stop is incorrect, please contact our supervisor, Ms. Henderson
• If you add your child and their is no bus route displayed, please contact our supervisor, Ms. Henderson.

RISING 2ND GRADE PARENTS: In Fulton County Schools, all students entering 2nd grade, 7th grade, and 10th grade will be required to submit proof of residency prior to the start of their enrollment in the aforementioned grades. All proofs of residency must be provided with the parent(s)/ guardian(s) name and address.

Utility Proof- Please provide a copy of your most recent utility bill

• Electric monthly statement; OR
• Water monthly statement
  
  **Gas bills are not accepted in Fulton County Schools
  
  

Residence Proof: - Please provide a copy of (1) of the items provided below:

• Home Mortgage Bill;
• Home Sale Contract;
• current Apartment/House Lease
• Section Eight/HUD Housing Document; OR
• Current HOA Bill

**Residency verification must be completed prior to August 5, 2024. Parent/guardians may provide the (2) proofs of residency from the approved list as detailed above to our school Data Clerk, Ms. McClain at McClainJE@fultonschools.org OR in-person via our front office. Please make sure to include each student's first and last names with the residency documents. Parents may review the full policy by clicking the provided link: http://go.boarddocs.com/ga/fcss/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9TZHPX4902EC

The Infinite Campus portals - provides access to information for all enrolled students in their household. Information includes grades, attendance, assignments, transportation and school announcements.

School safety remains a top priority for us in Fulton County Schools. We take maintaining a safe and secure learning environment very serious. I expect all Liberty Point students, parents and staff members to act in a manner that keeps everyone safe. I strongly encourage all parents to review the Code of Conduct, and speak with your child about his/her behavior. When incidences of misconduct arise, consequences will be assigned based on the infraction as detailed within the Code of Conduct.

In addition to your teacher's weekly newsletters, our outstanding instructional coaches will send out weekly strategies for your to work on with your children at home. We hope you find these informational and supportive!

If you need additional ideas or supports, you can reach out the following personnel.

• Mr. Glover- K-2 Math Support at his email address: glovere@fultonschools.org
• Ms. Griggs- 3-5 Math Support at her email address: griggsf@fultonschools.org
• Ms. White- K-2 Literacy Support at her email address: whiteer@fultonschools.org
• Ms. Hodges- 3-5 Literacy Support at her email address: hodgesk@fultonschools.org

• See It. Hear It. And Report It Every Time

  If you SEE or HEAR anything about school threats, weapons, violence, bullying, drugs, self-harm, or have other school safety suspicions or concerns, REPORT it EVERY time anonymously using the SHARE TIP LINE..

Report any safety concerns to Ms. Lewis at LewisTL@fultonschools.org

Is your child too sick for school?

In order to help keep our scholars healthy, we are asking all families to monitor any signs of illness in their children. In the document below, you will find several common childhood illness, symptoms, and guidance how to treat.

Al always, it is important that we ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors in Fulton County Schools by continuing to report positive reports.

At this time we are asking that parents/guardians of FCS students submit a COVID-19 Report ONLY if your student fits into one or more of the following categories:

a) Has tested Positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days
b) Currently waiting for the results of a test for COVID-19

If your student fits into one or more of the above categories, please begin the form by clicking https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hWlX46FNk8pNlz

Email: lewistl@fultonschools.org
Website: fultonschools.org/libertypointes
Location: 9000 Highpoint Rd, Union City, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-3510 Cell: 404-884-4870