Last Friday, the Liberty staff and students participated in their annual Kick-Off Assembly. Students learned about what it means to be part of Team Liberty and the expectations set forth to help achieve excellence. Students and staff competed in fun games to help show that we're all part of Team Liberty. Of course, the teachers dominated the competitions but were great sports in supporting our students. What a great way to start of 2019-2020!!! Go Tigers!
Just a reminder to parents as the school year has started moving along. Due to district policy, we do not celebrate birthdays at school. For example, no treats, goodie bags, invitations etc. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend! No school on Monday!!! Picture day is September 18th, forms have been sent home. We have extra forms in the office, if needed.
Congratulations to Carter Wolf on winning the back to school DARE raffle. Carter received some pretty cool gear from SRO Garcia!
Liberty Parents/Guardians: Day one arrival and dismissal gave us some great information about how to get better and speed up the process. The AM drop off was surprisingly smooth and we thank you for your attention to detail to ensure our students' safety. Dismissal could use a little work on our end. Students struggled with identifying where their buses were located, so we are making sure that is rectified for tomorrow. We appreciate your patience as we keep learning and making things better.
A couple reminders: 1. Entry to the school off of Burns Road is prohibited due to the construction traffic. 2. If you are picking up your child after school, you need to utilize the Drop Off/Pick Up Lane. Having students and parents crossing the lot with all of the traffic is very dangerous. 3. If your child is a walker/bike rider, please remind them to utilize the sidewalk that wraps around the building from the north to the west.
Thank you for your attention to these matters as the safety of our kiddos is our first priority.
Liberty Open House - Monday August 19th from 6:30-7:30pm.
Stop by and meet the teachers, drop off your school supplies, and check out the summer improvements. There will be bus information, pick up and drop off information, food service info, and make sure you stop by the Photo Booth supplied by Image Group.
A big thank you to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for allowing us to utilize their parking lot for overflow parking. Please utilize the sidewalks and travel west, then south towards the main entrance. Also, please be careful crossing over Burns road. We will work tomorrow to secure police presence to help ensure safety.
Thank you all for your patience this year as we add some beautiful additions to Liberty. See you all tomorrow evening!
Liberty Intermediate will be having open house at the school on Monday, August 19th at 6:30pm.
We can't wait to see you!
Liberty Announcement - There are a limited number of extra yearbooks for sale. We will be selling them starting Tuesday, May 28 until we sell out. Price is $20 EXACTLY. Cash or checks made out to Liberty Intermediate. Students can purchase right after announcements each day.
Twin Day at Liberty, Garcia style...
Liberty - The 5th and 6th Graders from Liberty Intermediate School competed in the IKAN Team Steam Challenge on May 1st. These two teams of four had to complete tasks from build a water filtration system, build a wind turbine, build a basket to hold 7 can goods out of newspaper to math and trivia and the one minute challenge. The two teams represented Liberty with INCREDIBLENESS!!!! Mrs. Riegel is super proud of these 8 students! Go Team Steam!!
Tiger Cheerleading Tryouts
Who: Incoming BESD53 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
Where: BUGC Gym
When: Tuesday May 21st 3-4:30
Wednesday May 22nd 3-4:30
Thursday May 23rd 3-5
Attire: athletic, gym/cheer shoes
Form: MUST FILL OUT- https://forms.gle/aAJYAqcRMb7cxPdD8
Liberty - Happy Monday!!! The second group of boys Robotics starts this week. The first practice is Friday, May 2nd from 2:45pm until 4:00pm.
Please be sure your son is picked up promptly at 4pm. We are excited to start with this new group of boys.
Liberty - Reminder for parents of 5th Grade Explore Music Students: We're starting recorders on Monday, April 29th. Students need
to bring a recorder to school by then or $7.00 cash or check to Mrs. Zastrow. Email zastrowh@besd53.org with any questions or concerns."
LIBERTY - "The Bourbonnais Public Library is hosting a Poetry Night for 5th and 6th graders on
Tuesday, April 30th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Students are encouraged to share a favorite poem
or their OWN poem. Lots of snacks, encouragement, and applause provided! "
LIBERTY-
Intramural volleyball starts tomorrow, April 3rd and ends April 17th. This program is for 5th grade girls & boys. The program starts at 2:45pm and students MUST be picked up promptly at 4:30pm. If you have questions please contact Mrs. McKenzie at 815-929-5065 - mckenziee@besd53.org or Mr. Dersien dersient@besd53.org
Instructional Sessions: 4/3, 4/4, 4/9, 4/10
Game Schedule: 4/11, 4/15, 4/16, 4/17
6th Grade Language Arts classes had John Dykstra, a local journalist, come speak to the students about the writing process and his experience in journalism. The students answered some questions from John, asked some thoughtful questions about writing and were able to view some of his journalism equipment such as his camera and notebooks as well as a couple of his featured stories.
Liberty Reminder - Due to this week being our Camp Tecumseh trip, there will be no RTI or after school homework help the entire week. RTI will resume next week. Thank you!!!
LIBERTY - Girls Robotics Club Starts this Week - The club meets this week on Wednesday and Friday. We meet from 2:45pm- 4:00pm. The girls need to be picked up at 4:00pm. We are excited about all the girls who came out for this club. We are looking forward to seeing some inventive ideas from our girls.
LIBERTY ANNOUNCEMENT - A friendly reminder that today is intramural basketball after school in place of this past Wednesdays meet. We didn't have it on Wednesday due to early dismissal. Next week will be the normal schedule of Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday. Have a wonderful weekend!
Remember Intramural Basketball started this week. If you selected Monday/Wednesday that will be when you attend. If you selected Tuesday/Thursday we will see you today. (Please note that with early dismissal Wednesday 02/27 there will be no intramural basketball and it will be held on Friday 3/1 for this week only)