Happy Friday (and Spring Break), Wolfpack! The PACK Fun Run fundraiser has begun- envelopes were sent home with students today to collect donations over Spring Break! Check out all the information here to help us raise money for our school:
https://www.smore.com/w7t6b
And check out our LPS Facebook page for a donation link to share with friends and family!
Parents, there is still room to attend the “Debt Free Degree” seminar with SDPC Teacher of the Year, Zach Arms, this evening at 6:00 in the LPS Cafeteria. Childcare and pizza are provided. If you’d like to attend, please email hannahdavis@pickens.k12.sc.us. For more information, click link below!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OhTpNMNslPttKNuFT4gZfVTUud-Nq5cz/view?usp=drivesdk
We are hiring!
Do you know anyone searching for positions such as teachers, custodial staff, summer camp workers, guidance counselors, coaches, and more? Please share these opportunities with them.
There are immediate opportunities for custodians at Easley High School and Clemson Elementary.
Visit pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team to apply online. Join our SDPC team!
Our spring Scholastic book fair is next week, April 11-15. Every student will have the opportunity to visit the book fair and make purchases with their class throughout the week. Purchases can also be made online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/libertyprimaryschool
It’s National Assistant Principal Week and we are lucky to have the BEST at LPS! Mrs. Ellison brings so much fun and energy to our school and we are so glad she is ours! She has so many important jobs but one thing she loves to do is dream up our school dance videos! Did you know she was the creator behind all those amazing videos? Check out our YouTube channel and tell us which music video has been your favorite over the years!
https://youtube.com/channel/UCz6kFiny4-UX6KjEz1xWciQ
Thank you, Mrs. Ellison for all you do! We love you!
Our LPS Summer Camp is filling up fast! If you need summer child care this is a great opportunity, however space is limited, so register ASAP! Click the link for more information!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fai1z-thPhKYTDlXVdunvvGYwbrYkoyz/view?usp=drivesdk
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFjnhunPocM2CqaklcR0bgQxKoiFyC2eFtGoMwAtfv1rTaZw/viewform?edit_requested=true
Every year, students in grades 3-8 take SCREADY and SCPASS tests. Although we are a primary school with students in grades PreK-2nd, our Montessori program houses some third graders at LPS who will participate in the SCREADY end of the year state testing. A schedule of testing days is included below.
The Clemson University Entomology department visited with our 3K students today! As a culminating activity for their unit on insects, the entomologists showed the students some really interesting critters- tarantulas, scorpions, and butterflies, oh my! What a great way to bring learning “alive” for our students!
Check out our latest LPS Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/sytw2
On Day 4 of Week of the Young Child at Liberty Primary, we celebrated “It Takes a Village Thursday”! On this day, we partnered with the Pickens County Career and Technology Center next door to provide our students with enriched learning opportunities that encouraged their unique interests and exposed them to possible career opportunities as they grow older. It truly takes all of us - parents, teachers, community members, career specialists, coaches, mentors - standing behind these kids, encouraging and empowering them to “be anything they want to be” in order to facilitate change in our community. Check out this video for a peek into our experience at the Pickens County CTC!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcDzAIkmg98
Day 3 of Week of the Young Child- Work Together Wednesday! Students collaborated with classmates and other classes today! From parachute play in the rotunda, building structures, and a St. Patrick’s Day escape room to LEGO competitions, team building activities, and puzzles, our Wolfpack had multiple opportunities to practice teamwork today! Check out the newsletter linked below for ideas to incorporate teamwork at home!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hZuUtzT3c-YzdVxA_y7AkYJPLlI0MGmS/view?usp=drivesdk
It’s Day 2 of the Week of the Young Child - Artsy Tuesday! Today, students used art to express their understanding of concepts they are learning in class. They used mirrors to paint self portraits and illustrated a piece of writing. They painted upside down like Michelangelo, and made paper mache hot air balloons, life size silhouettes, and tin foil sculptures! Ask your kiddos what they created today- and check out the newsletter linked below to find out ways to incorporate art activities at home!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g4EzIfTDJI71c3eNRmBFT8gaaltr1JV_/view?usp=drivesdk
Today was Day 1 of Week of the Young Child - Music and Movement Monday! Students participated in Zumba, performed chants and songs with rhythm sticks and cardio drumming, made musical instruments out of recycled materials, and were even greeted to school this morning by a pep band from the LHS Marching Band! What a way to kick off this special week! Check out the newsletter linked below for ideas on utilizing Music and Movement with your kiddos at home! And check our Facebook page for more pictures!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fyGA1D-HmduWiLudzr9z1d8U9FI_ci2S/view?usp=sharing
Happy Sunday, PACK! This week at LPS, we are celebrating NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child. The purpose is to “focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize early childhood programs and services that meet those needs”. We recognize that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. Throughout the week, we will celebrate the many ways that children learn through themed days and activities (Music & Movement Monday, Artsy Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, It Takes a Village Thursday, and Fun Read Friday). Be on the lookout for a newsletter posted each day full of information on how kids’ brains work and grow. For now, check out this video!
https://youtu.be/hMyDFYSkZSU
Just a reminder- if you plan to attend our Family Night next Thursday, March 17 (5:30-7:00 drop-in), send your RSVP in by tomorrow (Friday). We hope to see you there!
Wolfpack families, we are so excited about getting back to face-to-face with our Family Engagement Nights! Our first is scheduled for Thursday, March 17 as a celebration of Week of the Young Child! Invited were sent home with students today- please return RSVPs by THIS Friday (March 11). We hope you can join us!
It’s time to register for Summer Camp at LPS! Click the link for more information!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fai1z-thPhKYTDlXVdunvvGYwbrYkoyz/view?usp=drivesdk
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFjnhunPocM2CqaklcR0bgQxKoiFyC2eFtGoMwAtfv1rTaZw/viewform?edit_requested=true
As part of the plan for our LPS second graders to transition to LES next year, Liberty Elementary staff are coming to LPS each month for the remainder of the year. The purpose of the visits is to get to know their future students, make connections with them, and share a fun activity that will help the students get excited for third grade. Today, principal Dr. Haynes and teachers Mrs. Vess and Ms. VanGieson introduced themselves to our students and decorated cookies with them! What a “sweet” start to their journey as Liberty Labs next year! We look forward to connecting with LES more in the coming months! #oneLiberty
Check out our latest LPS Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/1bkfn
This week is National School Counseling Week, and we cannot let this week pass by without celebrating our very own School Counselor, Mrs. Tina Kelly! LPS is blessed with the best- we are so thankful for all Mrs. Kelly does for our students, staff, and families! Mrs. Kelly, thank you (and Chewie!) for taking such good care of our Wolfpack!
