Liberty Newsletter

Feed the Kids Columbus

Liberty Elementary students, with the support of our PTA, will be celebrating our 100th day of school on Wednesday, January 22nd, by assembling 100 snack bags per grade level (600 total!) for donation to an organization called FEED THE KIDS COLUMBUS. This group strives to ensure that needy children in Central Ohio have access to nutritional meals and snacks. This important project helps Liberty echo the mission of our Portrait of a Learner, reflecting a Leader by “taking action to make things better”, and a Friend by “taking care of others.” This year, we are celebrating the 100th Day of School with kindness!

Toys and Stuffed Animals from Home

Recently, we have seen an increase in students bringing toys and even stuffed animals from home. While we understand that students might enjoy these fun items and reminders of home and family, they can also become a distraction in the school setting. Sometimes these items divert attention from learning, other times there are tears and arguments when they go missing. Please speak with your child and remind them that for the reasons mentioned above, all toys and stuffed animals from home need to stay at home. If a staff member sees these, students will be asked to put them in their backpack and be reminded of this expectation.

Please note, if your child has a 504 or IEP that specifies access to fidgets or other sensory tools as an accommodation, those items are still permitted. However, even then, a staff member may ask them to put these away if not used appropriately.

Liberty Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D.E.I.)

The Liberty D.E.I. Committee would like to invite you to join them for a discussion of the book Solito by Javier Zamora. The discussion will be on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Liberty Library. You can reserve a copy of this book at the public library HERE, or purchase your own. All adults are welcome!

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

January 27 - Year Book Sale Begins

January 31 - Worthington Education Foundation Fundraiser Gala

February 3 - 7 - Parent/Teacher Conference Week

February 13 - PTA Meeting, 6:15, Liberty Library

February 14 - NO SCHOOL

WKHS Winter Cheer Camp

WKHS Cheer Boosters will hold their annual Jr. Wolves Winter Cheer Camp on Sunday, January 26th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Camp cheerleaders will perform during halftime of the boys JV basketball game on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. Anyone in grades K - 6th interested in cheering is welcome to register for the camp. The cost is $65. For more information and to register follow this link. Participants must be registered by January 19th to guarantee a t-shirt and cheer bow.

Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten Registration

Worthington Parent Portal Changes

Since January 3rd, the old www.worthington-portal.org site has not been accessible.

Worthington Science Day

Annual WEF Gala Returns!

The Worthington Education Foundation (WEF) is excited to announce the return of the annual fundraising gala on Friday, January 31st, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Brookside Country Club (2770 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus). Get your tickets now for the fun-filled evening featuring deluxe appetizers, a silent auction with art from our talented students and staff, a chance to meet the most recent WEF grant recipients, music, and a special presentation by Sarah LaGrotteria, a Worthington parent and CEO of Just Bloom School. Semi-formal/dressy-casual attire is suggested. A limited number of tickets are available for this special event. Gather your friends and help the WEF “light a spark” for our students! Follow this link for more information and to purchase tickets.

Care After School (CAS) Morning Program Availability

CAS currently has space available in the morning program. You can drop your child off as early as 7:00 a.m. The program allows students to ease into the school day with quiet and creative time, or physical activity to get them moving! Registration is required to enroll. See the CAS website's registration page for details: careafterschool.com/registration-information, or contact info@careafterschool with any questions.

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