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VIIS DIVERSIS, VNVM ITERFrom Separate Paths, One Journey
Class of 2018 Motto
Liberty Common High School Monday Notes
Volume 21, Issue 7 - October 9, 2017
Liberty Common High School 2745 Minnesota Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-672-5500 | Fax 970-672-5499 | Email [email protected] AttendanceLine: (Please call by 8:30 AM) 970-672-5500 Option 2 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM
This week is Theodore Roosevelt Week at LCHS.
This week at LCHS is Theodore Roosevelt Week. The 26thPresident of the United States was born of various childhoodmaladies, yet came to epitomize a vigorous lifestyle of highadventure. Roosevelt attended Harvard College, ranched cattle in theWest, entered politics, was Asst. Sec. of the Navy, served with theRough Riders in the Spanish-American War, was governor of NewYork, and upon the assassination of William McKinley (hisrunning mate), Roosevelt, at the age of 42, became the youngest USPresident in history.
Newsworthy NoticesNational, State Holiday. Today is Columbus Day,a public holiday in the United States thatcommemorates the voyage of ChristopherColumbus to the Americas in 1492. Despitenational observation of the holiday since 1937,LCHS students do not get a day off. Americanshave been observing the anniversary of the voyagesince colonial times, and LCHS students arecelebrating by learning as much as they can in oneday. Per Castilla, y por Leon, Nuevo Mundo hallo Colon! For more information aboutColumbus and Columbus Day CLICK HERE.
To see video from the last LCHS-to-DC trip CLICK HERE.
LCHS in the House. In 2015, LCHSstudents enjoyed a spectacular behind-the-scenes visit to the U.S. Capitolbuilding.
Washington D.C. Fieldtrip InterestMeeting. This year’s Spring-Break fieldtripto the nation’s Capital is shaping up, and it’sgoing to be great. Principal Bob Schaffer(a former Member of the U.S. Congress)leads these trips every three years, and thisis the first time the trip is open to all Libertystudents (grades 7 – 12) and parents.Pricing is expected to be between $1,800 –$1,900 per participant for the six-dayfieldtrip. A few other LCHS faculty memberswill attend, too. An interest meeting isscheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 –8:00 pm in the Great Hall. This is the bestway to see D.C., and at a bargain price.
Open Campus. This Thursday, October 12th being a block day, LCHS juniors and seniors
will enjoy Open-Campus privileges. Seniors and juniors may depart the campus after10:46AM and return before 11:19AM, and they must sign out and sign back in on sheetsposted near the school’s front doors.
Schedule Change. In order to minimize lost class time as a result of the PSAT exam, thisWed., Oct 11th will now be a non-block day, Thu Oct 12th will be an odd-block day, and FriOct 13th will be an even-block day. CLICK HERE for the new schedule.
Command crew of the USS Colorado arethe keynote speakers at Wednesday’sPrudence Lyceum.
Prudence Lyceum. This Wednesday’s all-school Lyceum is on the topic of Prudenceand features as keynote speakers thesenior command crew of the USS Colorado(SSN-788), the Navy’s newly christenedVirginia Class attack submarine – CLICKHERE. This Lyceum runs from 2:00 –3:15PM and is being produced by thescholars of Domus Prudentiae. As with allcharacter-education lyceums, parents mayattend.
Team Mariya Fundraiser. LCHSAmbassador's Club and Key Clubthanks the Liberty community for helpingto make the Mariya Garland fundraiserdinner a huge success. Thank you to allwho donated items, volunteered, andattended. Thank you to the students whoworked tirelessly helping set up andclean up.Thank you Liberty alumni whoattended, performed, and donated. Wewere able to raise over $17,000 for theGarland family. In addition to helpingthem financially, the Liberty communitycame together at this event as one bigfamily, holding the Garlands with loveand support. We are in awe of how generous and supportive the Liberty community hasbeen. Thank you so very much.
Internet-Safety Night. Parents, mark your calendars for annual Internet-Safety Night nextMon. 16 Oct 2017 6:30 – 8:00PM in the LCHS Great Hall. The presentation is targeted forLiberty students grades 5th-8th. Parents, and all other students, are welcome to attend, too.Those who attended in previous years had lots of positive comments. Officer KeithMaynard from the Fort Collins Police Department will be on hand to facilitate the meetingand educate students about risks, dangers, and hazardous trends regarding Internet usage,social media, and electronic communications. Several teachers are offering extra credit forstudents who attend. "L'chaim," And Be Merry. The Jewish celebration of Sukkot runs through thisWednesday evening. For Liberty families whose traditions include celebrating the highholidays, l’chaim! For more information about the celebration CLICK HERE.
Honor Society Induction. The LCHSChapter of the National Junior HonorSociety inducted its newest members lastThursday evening in the LCHS GreatHall. Congratulations to all the junior-high
A new cohort of LCHS scholars wereinducted last Thursday into the school’sNational Junior Honor Society Chapter.
scholars who are now NJHS associates.Please see the nearby photo of theSociety’s newest inductees whosecommitments to scholarship, virtue, andservice to humanity have been elevated tonational status. The Chapter’s sponsor,LCHS English instructor Mr. Lander Hultincommended the students on the “positiverole models (they) represent” in the school.
Liberty Lecture – Fighting Cancer. Thefirst “Liberty Lecture” of the school year isentitled “Fighting Cancer – The Promise ofImmuno-oncology” and features keynotespeaker Mr. Darren Dasburg, VP at AstraZeneca in Boulder – CLICK HERE. Markcalendars now for this fascinating lecturescheduled for Wednesday, October 25thfrom 6:30 – 8:00PM in the LCHS GreatHall. Liberty Lectures are open to the publicand are outstanding learning opportunitiesfor families, and individuals includingparents, students, grandparents, alumni,neighbors – anyone interested in learninginteresting things from fascinatingexperts. Parents of Liberty students fromboth campuses are urged to attend. Thelecture will be generally delivered at thejunior-high/high-school level.
This year’s first Liberty Lecture takes placeon Wed, Oct 25th at 6:30PM on the topicof immuno-oncology and the fight againstcancer.
Student Task Force Needed. Our second Liberty Lecture of the school year is scheduledfor Thursday evening, November 9th and features Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Chairman ofThe Ayn Rand Institute – CLICK HERE. His lecture will cover economic topics and ideasabout making America a freer, fairer, and more prosperous nation. This special event will bepreceded by an exclusive pre-lecture dinner conversation with Dr. Brook for studentvolunteers, and faculty. A small résumé-building task force of student volunteers is neededto help organize, host, and participate in this event. To join the task force, please email Ms.Sarah Hunt or stop by to see her in the LCHS front office by Friday of this week.
Immunization Information. The state immunization deadline is fast approaching. If yourstudent is missing any immunizations, or is due to update his or her annual exemptionform, you should be receiving a letter in the mail. Please read it and follow through withgetting your student up to date, and please let the health office know if you have anyquestions. You can contact Natalie Dybzinski at or Tiffany Burgess, Health Tech.
Key Club Car Wash Success. This past Homecoming week on Friday, September 29th,Key Club held its annual Car Wash and it was a huge success. The members were able toraise over $500 for the Maria Garland cause. It was not only a way for the students tocome together working for something very important to the Liberty community, but it wasalso a fun bonding experience. Key Club thanks the people who came to get their carwashed. Without their support we wouldn't have been able to do this. Their generosity andkindness mean everything.
Kindergarten Sibling List. If your child is a sibling of a student currently enrolled inLiberty, and will be attending kindergarten in the 2018-2019 school year, please make surethat they are on the Sibling List. We will begin running the kindergarten lottery on January 25,2018. Please contact Julie Russell, LCS Registrar at the elementary school, at (970) 482-9800, ext. 1114.
Art Department Needs Supplies Donated.Top Priority: Sheets of drywall (any size, large or small)ApronsMen's large/extra-large button-down shirtsFake flowersSmall sculptures to use as still life subjectsFabric (1 yard or larger) - one solid colorFilm cameras with manual controls for shutter speed, aperture, and rewinding the filmOld rolls of film (any kind.)Beautiful paper that you think our artists might like to useMostly any high-quality art supplies (except glitter)
If you have anything you think the high-school art department might be able to use, pleaseemail Seiple and Salazar ([email protected], [email protected]
Lost-And-Found. Please take a few minutes to visit ourLost-And-Found. The shelves are bursting at the seams withitems.
Mark your Calendar Important Dates.
Sep 25- Oct 9 | October Student Count (state funding is based on attendanceduring these 2 weeks)Oct 10 | LCHS-to-DC interest meeting.Oct 11 | PSAT/NMSQT Test (Juniors) & CLT (Seniors)Oct 11 | Prudence Lyceum.Oct 19 | BOD MeetingOct 16 | Internet-Safety NightOct 19 | Board of Directors Meeting, LCSOct 20 | 1st Quarter EndsOct 24 | Fall Choral ConcertOct 25 | Liberty Lecture-Fighting Cancer, LCHSOct 26 | Fall Instrumental ConcertOct 27 | Parent/Teacher Conferences, No SchoolOct 30 | Public-Information Night, LCHS
Click Here to view the school calendar.
2017-2018 School Holidays and Intermissions Oct. 27 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesNov. 22-24 | Thanksgiving BreakDec. 25-Jan. 5 | Christmas BreakJan. 15 | Martin Luther King DayFeb. 16 | Professional Development DayFeb. 19 | Presidents' DayMar. 12-16 | Spring BreakMarch 30 | Good FridayMay 25 | Last Day of School-1/2 day, Graduation 6:00PM
From Mr. Casey Churchill, LCS Principal
Love and Logic Introductory ClassBy: Casey Churchill
“Mooooom, I will be out playing in the woods”, I would yell as I was half way out the door. Iwas raised on 50 wooded acres in Rochester, Minnesota, and I loved to roam the woodsand play in the river. I would be gone all day running through the woods, catching crawfish,building forts, and climbing trees. In the summer, there were few rules, but in the winter mymom would always tell me to stay off the icy creek. There is something about being told notto do something. For me, I became more curious. I had to check out that creek.
One cold wintery Minnesota day as I was exploring, I went to the creek. It was iced over but
that didn’t stop me. I stepped onto the ice and, of course, broke through. The creek wasshallow, but I was still drenched all the way up to my thighs. I remember running to ourhouse with my jeans beginning to stiffen as they began to ice up the closer I got. I ran in thehouse, immediately stripped off my pants, and put them in the hamper. Whew! How clever Ithought. “Mom will never know”. She obviously knew when she found the wet pants in thehamper that I fell in the creek. She never said anything to me about this escapade. I’vealways appreciated the length of rope my mom gave me while growing up. She allowed mejust enough to make my own choices and learn from my mistakes.
My mother didn’t know anything about Love and Logic at that time, but she had goodmotherly instincts and knew that growing up is all about learning from our mistakes. I neededroom to make my own choices early on when the ramifications were small versus when Iwas older and a bad choice has greater consequences.
On November 1st, Liberty is excited to present a seminar on Love and Logic. The title of thisseminar is Parenting the Love and LogicTM Way. This is a free introductory class offeredto all parents in the Liberty community. The presentation will be conducted by Dr. JasonClarke. We are pleased to have Dr. Clarke share his expertise on this topic as most of theLiberty staff have gone through similar training and incorporates Love and Logic in theirclassrooms. We hope you can join us for this evening to learn more about parenting bestpractices used at Liberty.
After November 1st, Dr. Clarke will return to Liberty on 1/24, 2/21, and 3/21 to offer a classheld on a monthly basis costing $69. This price includes a workbook that is designed towork hand in hand with the Love and Logic curricula. These workshops give parents theopportunity to have an interactive discussion with Dr. Clarke and one another on Love andLogic. Details about the November 1st class:
Parenting the Love and LogicTM WayFree Introductory ClassDr. Jason Clarke, PhD
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Liberty Common SchoolCost: Free
• An Introduction to the Love and LogicTM Approach• The Three Types of Parenting• Three essential skills for neutralizing arguments and teaching empathy and accountability• Regarding mistakes as learning opportunities
This parenting program will give you practical skills that you can start using in your familyright away.
From Mr. Lovely, LCHS Assistant Principal
Travel Tuesdays Are Back. The first Travel Tuesday of the
year is tomorrow (Tue 10 Oct). Dr. Gerson will be giving apresentation on Quebec in the Stoa during 9th hour. Studentorganizers would like to serve food and drinks at thesegatherings, but need your help. Please consider signing upto donate treats on the Signup Genius website found byCLICKING HERE. See School Captains Emma Daharsh andPerry Nielsen with questions or to volunteer to help.
Junior-High Fall Costume Dance. You’re goingto fall in love with the Junior-High Fall CostumeDance on Friday, Oct. 13th. Don’t feel leafed out ofthis amazing event. Come early for a petting zoo thatincludes, among other animals, a mini-donkey, amini-pony, and of course baby goats. The pettingzoo will be open at 5:30PM, the dance will start at6:00PM, and will end at 8:30PM. Free-dress-dayrules apply to all dress (see below for details). Costis $10, but bring extra cash! Slices of pie will be
sold for $1, all proceeds benefiting Mariya Garland’s fight against cancer. Guests areallowed with a completed Guest Form, which can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Clothing must be in good condition, not tattered, threadbare, frayed, or see-through.Tops must have sleeves and must cover the shoulders, midriff, undergarments, andcleavage. Bottoms must be no shorter than three inches above the knee and notexcessively tight. Leggings may not be worn as pants. No yoga pants. No clothingdepicting violence, glorifying death or violence, or drug or alcohol abuse.
High School Musical. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this year's high-school-Musical-Theatre production of Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Shows are Friday,November 10 at 7PM, and Saturday, November 11 at 2PM and 7PM. Tickets are $5 forstudents and staff (LCS/LCHS) and $10 for adults. Tickets will be sold online (see nextweek's Monday Notes for the link) and at the door. Last year's shows sold out, so get yourtickets early.
The musical theatre class is in need of donations of long-ball-gown-type prom or bridesmaiddresses. If you have one (or more) that you would like to donate, please bring it to LCHS byFriday, October 20. See Miss Ogg with questions.
From Mrs. Campbell, College Counselor
PSD College-Information Night. October 16, 6:00- 8:30 pm atFort Collins High School, keynote speaker will be Financial AidDirector from CSU Financial Aid office. Also, over 10 breakoutsessions on various topics such as: choosing a major,scholarships, ACT/SAT, and more. Click Here for full list ofsessions and more information.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) is now available. CLICK HERE.Parents of seniors, please make sure to take the time to fill out the financial-aid form socolleges can offer need-based or meri- based aid. Make sure to be aware of college prioritydates for FAFSA completion. If you need FAFSA assistance, please consider attending thefollowing event at FRCC. Front Range Community College is offering free assistance incompleting your 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.The first-annual FRCC FAFSA Fun Day workshop will be held on November 12th 2017,from 1-3 pm. This free FAFSA workshop is open for anyone interested in getting helpcompleting the FAFSA form. If you complete your FAFSA at the event, you can enter to win a$1,000 scholarship to Front Range Community College. CLICK HERE for more information. There will be folks from FRCC’s Financial Aid office to assist and answer questions.Attached is an informational/promotional flyer.
Academic ResourcesPSAT/NMSQT. All juniors (along with those9th and 10th grader students who signed up)will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday,October 11th, 7:45-11:45am. The test will beadministered in the LCHS Colosseum. Studentsshould report directly to the Colosseum at7:30am, they do not need to check-in to theirfirst-period classes.
What to bring: Several number-2 pencils, anapproved calculator, and a school ID- orgovernment-issued photo ID (CLICK HERE for a
test-day checklist and list of approved calculators). Students should refer to their copy of thePSAT/NMSQT Student Guide for test-day information, exam tips, and a practice test. CLICKHERE for more information. No food or drinks (including water bottles) will be allowed in thetesting room. Student will receive three 5-minute breaks; they may leave a snack or drinkoutside of the testing room to consume during a break.
On the test day, students can choose to participate in the Student Search Service whichhelps to connect students to college and scholarship opportunities. The Student SearchService is optional and students may refer to their copy of the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guidefor more information. On test day, students are also asked a series of optionalquestions. Parents should CLICK HERE to review these questions to determine if they wishtheir child to respond. If you choose for your student to complete the optional questions,they are still not obligated to answer all questions. CLICK HERE for additional information onthe College Board PSAT Privacy Policy.
AST DepartmentThe Academic Support Team would like to extend its deepest gratitude to every person whohas supported the Garland family over the last few weeks. Janice and Mariya have pouredso much love into this community in their time at Liberty and we have been overwhelmed bythe love that is being poured out by you now. We ask that you continue to keep them in your
thoughts and prayers during this time. Again, we are grateful for this community and all thatyou have done to support the Garland Family.
From Dan Knab, Athletic DirectorThis Week in Jr.-High Sports:
7th VolleyballWednesday, 10/11, 7:15pm, Platte Valley Middle School (Away)Saturday, 10/14, TBD, Platte Valley Middle School (Away)
8th VolleyballMonday, 10/9, 4pm, vs Estes ParkWednesday, 10/11, 3:30pm, @ Platte Valley Middle School if win on10/9 (Away)Saturday, 10/14, TBD, Platte Valley Middle School (Away)
Jr.-High Boys Basketball - 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts are next Monday.Tryouts will be at the elementary school from 3:30pm to 5pm. Download the athletic packetby clicking HERE. Athletic packets are due to Mr. Knab by next Monday, 10/16/17. Do notmake any payments at this time, as they will not be accepted. Directions to pay online will bein next weeks Monday Notes.If your 7th-or 8th-grade son has ever wanted to try basketball, this is a great opportunity aswe have teams for him and his friends at every level.
This Week in High-School Sports:
Cross CountryTuesday, 10/10, 4pm, @ University School
SoccerThursday, 10/12, 4pm @ Valley High School (4/JV: 5:30/Varsity)
VolleyballTuesday, 10/10, 4:30pm, vs Platte Valley (Home)Thursday, 10/12, 4pm, vs Peak to Peak (Home)Friday, 10/13, 4:30, @ DSST GVR (Away)
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Classical Manners for the Modern Youth
From the 1934 high-schooltextbook "Good Manners" used in"Household Science" class of thatday:
“Rule No. 23. Suggestions for SpecialFoods. Cut spaghetti with a fork, and eat itwith the fork.
If you wish, you may drop one or twocrackers or croutons into your soup, andcarry them to your mouth with the soup-
spoon.
Eat hard cheese with your fingers, breaking off a small piece at a time. Soft cheese isserved with cracker and a spreader.
Eat open sandwiches, served with the salad or as an appetizer, with your fingersunless they are too juicy or large.
Toastwiches and toasted sandwiches are usually cut into small strips when served. Ifdry, eat them with your fingers. If there is a wet filling, or if covered with saladdressing, you must use a fork.
Alumni Update
Unfortunately, we are out of AlumniUpdates. If you know of any alumniyou might prompt to drop us aparagraph or two, please let them knowhow appreciated their remarks are tothe entire Liberty community. Alumnishould SEND UPDATES HERE.
News Worth RepeatingFundraising Dinner For Mariya Garland. LCHSalumna Mariya Garland, Mrs. Janice Garland's daughter,has been diagnosed with stage-4 renal cancer. Many are praying and sending well-wishes, and donating onthe GoFundMe pageestablished for Mariya (CLICK HERE todonate).
Grandparents Day Invitations In The Mail. All Liberty Common families will soon receivean invitation to the eighth annual Liberty Grandparents Day. Please share the invitation andinformation with your family’s grandparents. This year, invitations will not be sent to thehouseholds of the grandparents. Invitations will only be sent to households where LibertyCommon students reside. This special day is reserved for Grandparents and their grandchildren. We ask that parentsdo not attend in place of grandparents who cannot attend. The school and the committeehost approximately 800 grandparents; there is no capacity for parents as well. For moreinformation about this unique and beloved tradition, please visit the Grandparents Day pageon the Liberty website. Questions regarding invitations may be directed to the planning committee chairperson, ErinMihulka. CLICK HERE to email Erin.
Liberty Needs Substitute Teachers And TAs. Have you always wanted to be aclassroom teacher or help in the classroom but thought you couldn't because you don’thave a teaching license? Well, now is your opportunity. You do not need a license to be asubstitute at Liberty. Liberty Common has seen a decrease in substitute teachers over thepast few years. We are looking for qualified parents to help in the school. Please know thatthere are two types of substitute teachers at Liberty. We have teacher subs and teacher-aidesubs. We need both. Teacher subs will be given lesson plans to teach throughout the dayand are in charge of running the classroom. TA subs are not in charge of running theclassroom, but help the teacher with various tasks such as morning and afternoon recess,grading papers and working with students one on one throughout the day. If you areinterested in either or both of these substitute options, please contact the front office and itwill provide you with necessary paperwork to begin this easy process. If anyone would liketo talk about assigned tasks and what the day looks like when subbing, we are here to helpanswer any questions. Please stop in and let's chat. We greatly rely on our substituteteachers when our current staff are out sick or in need of some time off.
Classical Learning Test. The Classic Learning Test (CLT)is a college-entrance exam that is accepted by colleges anduniversities, similar to the SAT and ACT tests. However,there are a few differences between the CLT and thoseother tests. Among standardized college entrance exams,the CLT provides the most accurate and rigorous measureof academic formation, accomplishment, and potential.
Seniors at LCHS will take this two-hour exam on the morning of Wednesday, October 11thand will be able to see their test results the same day. They may choose to submit theirresults directly to any of the colleges listed on the CLT website.
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Volunteering at LCHS. Liberty Common School values parent involvement. Volunteeringhas a positive effect on student achievement and enhances the educational experience forthe entire school community; staff, faculty, parents and students. If you are interested involunteering at LCHS for any extracurricular activities or special events, (Spring Gala,Graduation, Teacher Appreciation week, etc.) or assisting a staff member on a regular basisand have not previously registered as a volunteer, CLICK HERE to register. If you arealready a registered volunteer in the Liberty Common School Volunteer System, pleaseCLICK HERE to login to the system and update your volunteer record.
Lunch Information. CLICK HERE to view lunch information. If your are having troublelogging in please try another browser.
High-School Lock In. Attention all high-schoolstudents. On Friday, October 20th, and Saturday,October 21st, from 8:00PM to 7:00AM the high-schoollock in will be held here at LCHS. Join us for a night ofgames, movies, food, and fun for only $10. Free-dress-day rules apply. Doors close at 11:00PM withno one in or out after that. We hope to see you there.See Domus Prudentiae House Captain AshleySalehi (LCHS Class of 2019) with questions.
Know Your Student’s School Accounts & Connections. LCHS students have a handfulof school-related online access points and Internet accounts with which parents are wise tobe familiar. Following is a brief description of some of the school-related accounts andwebsites issued to students at LCHS:
Google Accounts: This gives students email, as well as access toa calendar, Google Maps, and Google Drive for sharing and collaborating ondocuments. This year, students are blocked from using Google Hangouts. They areunable to use this feature to instant-message/chat, which in years past had evolvedinto a distraction during study-halls.“Classes Drive” on the LCHS network: This gives students access to foldersdedicated to specific classes and clubs, in which teachers can store or share class-specific documents.ALEKS: This is a math-skills program used by students taking our math-supplemental classes. The program assists instructors in diagnosing exactly what astudent knows and doesn't know. CLICK HERE for an overview of ALEKS and avideo explaining how ALEKS works.Naviance: This is an American college- and career-readiness software that providesstudents with college-planning and career-assessment tools.PowerSchool: This is a web-based software application that allows teachers,parents and school administrators to track and share information about students.
No aspects of these accounts and programs are intended to be inaccessible toparents. While students do not have access to other students' accounts and files, relevantteachers and administrators do; and so do parents. If you need assistance monitoring yourstudent’s account usage, or have any concerns about safety, Internet risks, etc., just let usknow and we can lend a hand.
9th-Hour Schedule Updated. The 9th-Hour Club & Extra Help Schedule has beenupdated and can be found on the LCHS Website by CLICKING HERE.
Liberty Legacies Volume II. Ambassador's Club is startingLiberty Legacies Volume II 2017 for this year's Grandparent's Day.The purpose of Liberty Legacies Volume II is to safeguard thelegacies of senior citizens whether that be your grandparents,parents, relatives, or senior friends. Not only is this a valuableresume-building opportunity, given anyone who participates getsto become a published author, but it is a beautiful way to learnfrom the wisdom our loved ones have to offer, to honor those whohave walked before you, and to show love by providing ameaningful gift to whomever you choose to honor in your story.The stories will be due by Thursday, October 26th. You need tocontact Laura Rencher by this Friday (September 15th), if youwant to have your story in the book. Because the books will beprofessionally published, there is a fee of $10, but authors will receive a discounted price of$10 this Grandparent's Day when the books will be sold at the school. All profits will go tofundraising for next year's Liberty Legacies and future service projects, so we can continuethis tradition of thanking our senior citizens.
Upcoming TripsAustria, Germany, SwitzerlandSpring Break 2018. Mr. Lunn will beleading a trip to Austria, Germany andSwitzerland during Spring Break of 2018.This trip is open to high-school studentsin music class (or have taken one in thepast). We will visit the cities of Vienna,Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck andLucerne. Highlights of the trip includevisiting Mozart’s birthplace and soakingin the rich history and culture of this partof the German-speaking world. Please e-mail for more information.
LCHS To DC 2018. LCHS will conduct aSpring Break 2018 trip to Washington, DCand will likely conduct these trips every threeyears. Starting this year, the trip is openingup to all LCHS students grades 7 – 12(previously, this was a junior-high onlytrip). Parents may also attend at cost. LCHSprincipal Bob Schaffer leads thesetrips. As a former Member of the U.S.Congress, Mr. Schaffer fully utilizes hisformer-member privileges to get studentsinto areas of the U.S. Capitol that arenormally off limits to tourists, and he setsup visits with high-power politicalfigures. Keep watching future editions ofMonday Notes for trip details andregistration information. Spring Break 2018is March 10th – 18th.
Allison Burris demonstrating artisticperspective with the WashingtonMonument during the LCHS-to-DC SpringBreak Trip 2015. The next DC fieldtrip isSpring Break 2018 and will be open to allstudents in grades 7 – 12.
France and Spain Summer 2018. Mr.Seiple and Mrs. Salazar are planning an art-themed trip to France and Spain during thesummer of 2018.
Ireland & England, Summer 2018. Mr.Tullius is organizing a high-school trip to theEmerald Isle and England in June 2018. Therewill be in informational meeting Sept 28th at6:00PM in The Globe (119A). The itineraryfocuses on Dublin and London, with a fewstops in between. Please email for moreinformation.
Artists of France and Spain. The price isgoing up. There will be a rate increaseOctober 1st for the Artists of France andSpain tour (summer 2018). If you areinterested in going, now is the time to lock inthe lower price. The tour starts in Paris andgoes to Avignon, Barcelona, and Madrid. Wewill see the sights, eat delicious foods, andvisit great museums and monuments ofWestern art history. Please contact Mr.Seiple with any questions [email protected].
Board of DirectorsPaulette Hansen: 303-710-1887Patrick Albright: 232-8257 Brad Kreikemeier: 719-237-7943 Tricia Diehl: 420-8937Kelly Notarfrancesco: 971-404-7434Aislinn Kottwitz: 217-5925Joel Goeltl 970-593-8556
Upcoming Board Meetings- Oct 19, 6:30PM, LCS Staff Lounge
You may contact all members on our Board of Directorsat [email protected]
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