volume 21, issue 22- february 12, 2018 liberty common...
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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 22- February 12, 2018
Liberty Common High School 2745 Minnesota Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Phone: 970-672-5500 | Fax 970-672-5499 | Email [email protected] Line: (Please call by 8:15 AM) 970-672-5500 Option 2 or
email Mrs. Shafer at [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Board of DirectorsPatrick Albright: 232-8257 Brad Kreikemeier: 719-237-7943 Tricia Diehl: 970-420-8937Kelly Notarfrancesco: 971-404-7434Paulette Hansen: 303-710-1887Aislinn Kottwitz: 217-5925Joel Goeltl 970-593-8556
Upcoming Board Meetings- Feb 15, 6:00PM, LCS Staff Lounge
You may contact all members on our Board of Directorsat [email protected]
This week at LCHS is Abraham Lincoln Week.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and isregarded as one of America’s greatest presidents due to his incredibleimpact on the nation. He possessed a distinctive humane personality,and is remembered for his role as savior of the Union and emancipatorof slaves.
Newsworthy NoticesImprove Your “Gap-Closing” Technique. Liberty’s fundraising team has worked hard toprovide all families and supporters with really easy techniques to help the school “CloseThe Gap” when it comes to ongoing school-funding needs. We need to always be onoffense in our fundraising efforts to make up the difference (the gap) between state fundingLiberty receives, and the higher amount regular government-owned public schoolsreceive. Scroll further down in today’s Monday Notes for easy directions on King Soopersreloadable gift card participation, Amazon Smile accounts, and attending this year’supcoming Spring Gala.
Volunteer Appreciation Week. Thank you to our amazing volunteers. We greatlyappreciate all you do. If you are a LCHS Volunteer stop by the front office for a treat.
Festival of Ideas. Sat Feb. 24th. We willhave guest speakers that are professionalsin their fields. Come hear content expertsand students contribute to a diverse andvibrant conversation of intellectual curiosityand expertise. Join intellectual discussionson art, philosophy, physics, entomology,and more. Come join us for a day of
exploration and discovery. Featuringspeakers such as...Tim Smith of LovelandClassical School, presenting Letters of aStoic: Daily Wisdom of Seneca, Fr.Michael O'Loughlin, Byzantine priest fromDenver, presenting Symbolism of the Mind,Dave Lunn, LCHS Music Teacher andColorado Teach of the Year Finalist,presenting Go! Fight! Win! How to Write aSchool Fight Song, Jonas Cox, LCHSsenior, presenting Real Life Nightmares.
CLICK HERE to Donate.
CLICK HERE to Volunteer.
Gyeseong Presentation. This Thursday, February 15th, Gyesong students who arevisiting from our South Korean sister school will be giving a Travel Thursday presentation.This is an opportunity you do not want to miss.The place to sign up to bring food is here: CLICK HERE.
Knowledge Bowl Success. Congratulations to GabiStokely, Caitlin Babcock, Carter Basset, SimonHempel-Costello, and Jackson Kiesecker for theirsecond-place finish at the Knowledge Bowl regionaltournament. The competition was a nail-biter, and the teamrose to the occasion, winning the final point to secure aspot at the state championships. Want to test your ownwits? Here is the question that moved the team into secondplace:
Q: What is the first nominal in 'America the Beautiful?'A: skiesGood luck at the state championships.
Moby Dick Liberty Lecture. Make plans
for Tuesday, February 27th, 6:30 -8:00PMin the LCHS Great Hall to attend the nextexciting Liberty Lecture on HermanMelville’s classic Moby Dick presented byLCHS English instructor Mrs. LaurenCalvert. The great American work spunepic, cultural, literary phrases such as “Callme Ishmael,” “All mortal greatness is butdisease,” “Thus, I give up the spear!” Comelearn how these and other legendarypassages captivated the imaginations ofgenerations, and helped define the Americannational character. Don’t miss this whale ofa lecture; and remember, “Moby Dick seeksthee not. It is thou, thou, that madly seekesthim!”
Don’t miss Moby Dick – the next LibertyLecture on February 27th, 6:30 – 8:00PMin the LCHS Great Hall.
France, Spain Summer 2018 Trip Meeting. Thissummer, Mr. Seiple is leading a trip to France andSpain with a focus on seeing some of the greatartworks and monuments of the Western World.There is still time to sign up. March 1st is thedeadline. If you want to gift this experience, now isthe time. Parents, students, siblings, alumni, andfriends can come, too. The trip is 13 days betweenJune 20, 2018 – July 2, 2018. We will be traveling toParis, Provence, Barcelona and Madrid. There will be
an informational meeting Tuesday, February 20th at 6pm (LCHS Art Room). Or you cancheck out the tour on www.eftours.com (tour # 1975679YD). [email protected] with any questions or to sign up before the informationalmeeting.
Advisor Of Six Presidents. LCHSstudents taking the AP US Government, andPrinciples of Liberty courses got a rarechance last Thursday to take in a fascinatingkeynote speaker who has worked forpresidents spanning Nixon to Bush’43. Dr. Michael P. Balzano told his storyabout growing up poor, being a Connecticutgarbage man, and his journey to careers inthe White House. The journey even includedbeing head of the Peace Corps, and tenyears working on launching the InternationalSpace Station. The story and experiencesgave Balzano a platform to share hisinsights on presidencies, and politicalphilosophy (the subject in which he earnedhis PhD from Georgetown. His advisor wasAmbassador Jeane Kirkpatrick). Interestedin Balzano’s fascinating stories? CLICKHERE to pick up a copy of his book.
Dr. Michael Balzano spoke to AP USGovernment students last week about hisexperiences working for six U.S.presidents.
Host 2018-19 Exchange Student. A potential LCHS foreign-exchange student – Laura(16) from Denmark – is hoping an LCHS family will host her for the 2018-2019 School Yearand make her LCHS dreams come true. Laura will be entering 11th grade when she arrivesnext August. She is in the top 10% of her class, has strong verbal and written Englishskills and also speaks French. She is a Christian who is willing to attend her host family'sreligious services on a weekly basis. Laura lives with both parents, her older sister, her
younger brother and two outdoor pet rabbits. Laura's top interests are jogging, volunteering,bicycling, crafts, hiking, visiting museums and going to the gym, but she also has lots ofother interests. She describes herself as positive, mature and curious. She says, "I hopethat this incredible experience will broaden my horizon and that I will get to learn aboutanother culture. Hopefully, I'll also make friends for life and get a whole new family." To learnmore about hosting Laura (or another student if you have a particular nationality interest),please CLICK HERE to contact program coordinator Mrs. Jodee Loury soon, or call at(970) 690-8424.
Robots On TV. Liberty’s The Black DiamondRobotics team won the overall “Inspire Award” at theFeb 3rd state-championship and captured the attentionof Denver FOX News 31. Teammates KayiynShoemaker, Joseph Du Toit, Spencer Hicklin,Elliot McCormick, Joshua Rohrbaugh, andcoaches capitalized on the occasion to miss a little bitof school and show the world their champion robot inaction. CLICK HERE to view the video link to see “AnkleBreaker” showing off to the cameras. Next, it’s onwardto nationals! Go Ankle Breaker!
Click Here to Register for the Spring Gala
Click Here to Reserve a Room at the Hilton
Click Here to Volunteer
Job Openings. Liberty Common has begun the search for a new Academic Dean, a newAssistant Principa,l and multiple teaching positions. Job specifics and applicationinstructions can be found here. While Mrs. Stoltzfus and Mr. Lovely have some big shoesto fill, we are excited at the prospect of finding the newest additions to work with them on theadministration team and faculty. These positions are critical in setting the culture of LCS aswell as developing staff and students. If you know anyone who would be a good fit, pleaseforward details.
Meals for the Salas Family. To show support for the Salas family, the Ambassadors Clubis creating a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in preparing meals for them during themonth of February. If interested, please contact Laura Rencher (LCHS Class of 2018,[email protected]) for more information.
Mark your Calendar Important Dates.
Feb 12-18 | Volunteer Appreciation WeekFeb 12 | Understanding the ACT and SAT, LCHS, 6:30PMFeb 15 | BOD Meeting, 6:00PM, LCSFeb 16 | Professional-Development Day, No SchoolFeb. 19 | Presidents' Day, No SchoolFeb. 23 | All-School Movie Night, LCHS, 6:00-10:30PMFeb. 24 | Festival of Ideas, 8:00AM-3:00PM
March 2 | Spring GalaMarch 9 | 6th Grade Day, 3rd Quarter EndsMarch 12-16 | Spring Break, No SchoolMarch 22 | BOD Meeting, 6:00PM, LCS
Click Here to view the school calendar.
2017-2018 School Holidays and Intermissions Feb. 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
2018-2019 School Holidays and Intermissions Sept. 3 | Labor Day Oct. 26 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesNov. 21-23 | Thanksgiving Break Dec. 24-Jan. 4 | Winter Break Jan. 21 | Martin Luther King DayFeb. 15 | Professional Development DayFeb 18 | Presidents' Day March 18-22 | Spring BreakApril 19 | Good Friday
From Katrina Brossia, Financial Operations ManagerUnderstanding Colorado School Finance and CategoricalProgram Funding.
Colorado public schools receive funding from a variety of sources.However, most revenues to Colorado's 178 school districts areprovided through the Public School Finance Act of 1994 (asamended).
In budget year 2017-18, this legislation provides for over $6.6 billionof funding to Colorado school districts via state taxes ($4.2 billion),local specific ownership (vehicle registration) taxes ($172.7 million),
and local property taxes ($2.24 billion). Moneys provided via the Public School Finance Actof 1994 are available to each school district to fund the costs of providing public education.
Click here to view CDE’s report Understanding Colorado School Finance
Click here to view Liberty Common School’s Q2 Financial Packet
From Mr. Lovely, Principal
Lego Movie Night. Come melt your mind with Inception (PG-13) and laugh with TheLEGO Movie (PG) at movie night, Friday February 23. This is an all-school event sostudents in 7th through 12th grade are invited. The LEGO Movie will run 6-8 pm andInception will run from 7-10:30 pm. The price is only $5 for both movies, popcorn, pizza,drinks and many more snacks. Free Dress Day dress code applies but students areencouraged to wear their comfiest pajamas and to bring their own pillows, lawn chairs, beanbag chairs, inflatable mattresses and anything else comfy you can lounge on. If you haveany questions ask DF reps Megan Dille (Class of 2020) and Frank Tsiouvaras (Class of2021). We hope to see you all there.
Free-Dress-Day Dress Code:Clothing must be in good condition, not tattered, threadbare, frayed, or see-through. Tops must havesleeves and must cover the shoulders, midriff, undergarments, and cleavage. Bottoms must be noshorter than three inches above the knee and not excessively tight. Leggings may not be worn aspants. No yoga pants. No clothing depicting violence, glorifying death or violence, or drug or alcoholabuse.
Ridgeview Classical Event. Sister school,Ridgeview Classical, invites Liberty dadsand daughters to attend its annual Father-Daughter Dance this Saturday, February17th from 6-9PM in the RCS gymnasium.Direct questions to School Captain, EmmaDaharsh.
From Mrs. Campbell, College CounselorACT/SAT Event Reminder: We hope you can join us tonight at theUnderstanding the ACT and SAT and How-to-Prepare session at6:30 pm -7:30 pm in the LCHS Great Hall. This presentation willcover helpful information in understanding the difference between thetests and how students can prepare. Many colleges awardscholarships based on GPA and tests scores. This session willhelp you learn testing strategies to maximize opportunities. Thisevent is open to all grade level parents and students.
Thank you to Headmaster Schaffer fortaking the time to represent Liberty CommonSchool at the ACT College and CareerReadiness Conference in Denver last week.Headmaster Schaffer was a part of a panelwith State Senator Nancy Todd discussingkey topics such as college readiness and
educational funding in Colorado.
Academic Guidance2018-2019 Course Registration.It is time to start registering for the 2018-2019 school year (see schedule below). Course-registration forms and 2018-2019 Curriculum Guides will be distributed prior to each grade-level registration meeting. Students are required to complete a paper registration form, have itsigned by parents, and return it on the day of their registration meeting. Students will usetheir completed registration forms to register for classes through PowerSchool during theirgrade-level registration meetings with the Student Services team. If you have questions,contact Mr. Kranz by email.
REGISTRATION TIMELINE.
8th GRADE2/13—8th Grade Registration Meeting during History 8
7th GRADE2/9—Distribute Registration Materials to 7th graders during History 72/15—7th Grade Registration Meeting during History 7
AST Tip of the WeekStudy Timeline (Part 3). One week before an exam, you should begin creating a studyguide from your notes. This will help you to find missing or confusing information in yournotes so that you can ask final questions in class. This is also a good time to work with asmall group of your peers to review the materials from class and quiz each other. For yournext exam, we encourage you to try meeting with a group from your class somewhereoutside of school that will be relaxing but still productive.
For more tips, check out the AST Website: CLICK HERE
To see the 9th-Hour Schedule: CLICK HERE
From Dan Knab, Athletic Director
BUILD YOUR JOB RESUME: CPR/First Aid Certification
Course for students in grades 6th-12th grade (American HeartAssociation). Monday, March 5th from 4-7:30pm at the upperschool. This is a great opportunity for students to learn and becertified by the American Heart Association in FirstAid/CPR/AED use for infants/children and adults. Certification isgood for two years, and will be helpful information forbabysitting, summer jobs, sports, and personal use.Class musthave a minimum of 10 participants, but will be capped at 20- signup at a greatly reduced rate of $27/student. You can sign uphere: https://6th-12th-grade-student-1st-aid-cpr-certification-class.cheddarup.com: or contact our school nurse NatalieDybzinski at [email protected] with questions.The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 26th. Two more
weeks to sign up.
This Week in Jr.-High School Sports:
7th-Grade BasketballWednesday, 2/14, 4pm, Home vs Estes Park (A-Team only)Thursday, 2/15, 4pm, Home vs Valley
8th-Grade BasketballWednesday, 2/14, 5pm, Home vs Estes Park (A-Team only)Thursday, 2/15, 4pm, Away @ South Valley Middle School
Jr.-High Registration Spring Sports: Click HERE (Everyone Must Register)Track & Field (7th - 8th): Coaches are Mr. Reeves ([email protected]) and Mr.Wilcox ([email protected])Girl's Soccer (6th - 8th): Coach Tchen ([email protected])
Young Sibling Announcement:Elementary School Basketball Saturday Clinics:1st - 3rd Grade: 9am - 10am4th - 6th Grade: 10am - 11amEvery Saturday at elementary school gym starting on 10 February.Cost: $10/SaturdayFundamental basketball skills taught by Coach Arend.
Parks & Rec Volleyball (6th - 8th Grade)Season begins March 20 and ends May 5thPractices will be Tue. and Thu., 3:30pm to 5pm in the high-school gymSign up through Ft. Collins Rec online: Click HERECost: $76Deadline to register is March 3rd.
Summer athletic information will come out in Monday Notes in April.
This Week In High-School Sports:
Women's BasketballTuesday, 2/13, 5:30pm, Home vs Valley High SchoolFriday, 2/16, 5:30pm, Home vs St. Mary's CS
Men's BasketballTuesday, 2/13, 5:30pm, Away at Valley High SchoolFriday, 2/16, 5:30pm, Away, Patriot League Pigtail Game (TBD)
High-School Registration For Spring Sports: Click HERE (Everyone MUST Register)Baseball Open Gym - Contact Coach Bissell: [email protected]'s Soccer Drop-In - Contact Coach Salehi: [email protected] & Field Warm-ups - Contact Coach Mayes: [email protected]
Volleyball Clinic vs Volleyball Open Gym: Clinics are for 6th - 12th graders (male andfemale). Open Gyms are for 9th - 12th graders (male and female). Only females may play on
LCHS volleyball teams, however guys are invited to participate in off-season workouts.Volleyball Open Gym - Contact Coach Camp: [email protected]: Today - Canceled.HS Open Gym Saturday, 2/17, elementary gym 9am - 10:30am.
Summer athletic Information will come out in Monday Notes in April.
Gym BannersEver wonder how to get your business advertised in the high-school gym? ContactRebecca Finkel at: [email protected]
For jr.-high and high-school athletic score updates,throughout the week, check out Liberty Common AthleticBooster Club's Facebook page by clicking, HERE.
Liberty Common Athletic Boosters/ Support LCHS
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CLICK HERE if interested.
Shop Smarter. Support Liberty. Useyour King Soopers re-loadable gift cards.Pick one up in the front office. 5% goesback to Liberty Common. If we all made ourcards work together, think of thepossibilities.
Amazon Smile. Earn moneyfor Liberty while you shopthrough Smile.Amazon.com. AmazonSmile is a simple andautomatic way for you to supportLiberty every time you shop, atno cost to you. When you shopat smile.amazon.com, you’ll findthe same low prices, vastselection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus thatAmazon will donate a portion of the purchase price back to Liberty. Simply go to http://smile.amazon.com and enter “Core Knowledge Charter SchoolFoundation.” CKC School Foundation is the technical name for our non-profitorganization. You will not find us by searching for 'Liberty.’The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of your eligibleAmazonSmile purchases back to Liberty.
Classical Manners for the Modern Youth
From the 1934 high-schooltextbook "Good Manners" usedin "Household Science" class ofthat day:
“Rule No. 30. The Formal Invitation.(cont.)If an engraved form is used, the namesof the single guests, 'Mr. and Mrs.William Ford’s,' will be written in byhand, in a space provided for thepurpose. For a tea, a less formal styleof invitation is used. A small, white card
fitted into a white envelope may be used, with the invitation written.
If the tea or reception is given in honor of some one, this may be indicated in the first
line in the invitation.
For tea-parties at home, most invitations are telephoned, or a note is written on acorrespondence card. 'For Josephine Greiser,' may be written under 'Mrs. JosephLawrence Greiser.'
The most popular form of all for an invitation to tea is the form written on the visiting-card.
Alumni Update from Josiah Schwindt, UnitedStates Air Force (LCHS '17 LEGIO XIII).
Dear Mr. Schaffer,
I thought I would write and let you know how I'm doing. I recently graduated Basic MilitaryTraining! Though the training was difficult, it was made so much easier do to my experiencesat Liberty. The two months of training flew by. There was a lot of schooling and memorywork, but Liberty prepared me for it perfectly, and thanks to Liberty, I was able to become anhonor graduate. This means that I was in the top ten percent of my graduating class at BMT,which had 716 total graduates. The requirements for honor graduate are very difficult; onehas to earn a satisfactory (90%) core-value rating on the PT test and on the “end-of-course”test. A core-value rating is a grading system the Air Force uses to ensure all airmen areperforming above and beyond expectations.
LCHS's rigorous Capstones and Foundation Stones helped me achieve the satisfactoryrating on all my weeks of training. The PT test is comprised of three components: Push-ups,sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run. The training I received from Mr. Lovely and Coach Mayerprepared me for the physical standards of BMT. On my final PT, test I achieved a score of97.9%. I managed to do 68 push-ups in a minute, 62 sit-ups in a minute, and I ran a mileand a half in 9:46. The tough training and education I got on the track team helped me getsuch a great score on the PT test.
The final achievement I had to accomplish was the EOC. My score was a 97%! The studyhabits Liberty instilled in me helped me achieve this score. I earned the highest score in myflight and the second-highest score in my squadron.
Now I am in technical training, and once again, I am finding that Liberty has more thanprepared me for this phase of my life. Due to the amazing curriculum at Liberty, I havealready learned the material they are teaching in technical training. Dr. Polhemus physicsclass helped a lot with this. The way he taught about electricity, and all that it entails, helpedme not only excel in the class, but also help my classmates excel because I have used histeaching tactics to help my classmates.
I would like to thank you and all of my teachers at Liberty for preparing me so well for thisstage in my life. While at Liberty, I never appreciated how much the school would help my
future. Once again, thank you for creating such a great school!
With warmest regards,AB Josiah Schwindt
LCHS Opportunity SocietyLCHS students and alumni are eager for job and career opportunities. Need a great candidatefor your business’ next job opportunity? Please have it posted here to share withColorado’s most dependable, and most intelligent students and graduates. Please email aposition description to Mr. Bob Schaffer and we’ll promptly draw our students’ attention to it.
Job Openings For LCHS Students. Three LCHS students work at The Fort CollinsBreakfast Club and the owner asked us for more stellar employees just like them. Job dutiesinclude greeting guests, cleaning tables, pouring coffee, etc., and compensates with mealallowances, and good pay ($6.75 plus tips). It’s a fun workplace. Training provided. Pleaseapply in person (“We want to meet you”) at 121 W. Monroe Dr., Fort Collins, CO. Ask forDave the owner.
Charter-School Job Openings. Key charter-school position openings have been recentlyposted by the Colorado League of Charter Schools (Liberty is an active member of thisimportant organization). The state’s charter-school movement needs energetic, creative,innovative, pro-school-choice warriors to sustain our revolution in public education.Positions currently open: Vice-President of Communications; Associate Director ofOrganizing; School-Support Specialist; Director of Talent Development. CLICK HERE fordetails. Please pass this information along to anyone who might be a perfect applicant.
Make Art, Win Prize. Win a weekend stay in Rocky Mountain National Park, plusColorado-made products, and art supplies. All you need to do is come in first place in the2018 Colorado Kids Create Art Contest. CLICK HERE for details. There are lots of runner-upprizes, too. Contestants must be between the ages of 5 – 18 years old. Deadline: March 1,2018.
News Worth RepeatingWant to take a stronger leadership role in ourschool? Ever considered how you can make adifference in your child’s education? If so, now is yourchance. We will have two Board positions open startingthis summer 2018. Volunteer Directors serve 3-yearterms.
LCS is run by parents and governed by a 7-member,elected Board of Directors. Our primary responsibility isto establish and oversee the educational and
operational policies consistent with the vision, philosophy, and mission of the school asdefined by our Charter Application. It is a rewarding experience to contribute to the successof our School overall. Please attend our next Board meeting on February 15th at 6pm to observe how the Boardoperates. You are welcome to contact Paulette Hansen, or any Board member who cananswer your questions regarding membership. To complete an application, CLICK HERE .The deadline for submitting an application is February 28, 2018.
Candidates for the BOD must meet the following criteria to quality for election orappointment to the BOD:
Registered voter residing in Colorado.Parent, grandparent, or legal guardian of a student enrolled at Liberty for a minimum oftwo years by the time the candidate's term on the BOD would commence.Attendance at least one of the BOD meetings during the school year of the election.
Submission of Statement of Educational Philosophy Volunteer in the school Embrace the principles of Liberty's Charter and founding books Receive a recommendation from a School Principal
Complete and sign the following documents:Volunteer Application for the current school yearVolunteer Confidentiality AgreementVolunteer OathVolunteer AgreementBoard of Directors Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality AgreementBoard of Directors Affidavit
Read and support wholeheartedly the views presented in the followingthree books:
Cultural Literacy by E.D. Hirsch Jr.Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong by William KilpatrickThe Schools We Need and Why We Don't Have Them by E.D. Hirsch Jr.
School Illness. Dear Parents and Guardians, We are currently in the thick of a very severecold and flu season. Please remind your students to wash their hands regularly (and abstainfrom other germ spreading behaviors) and please keep them home if they are not well. Somevery specific guidelines for this can be found on our school and district policy posted onour website (HERE). Please print off this document and keep it in an accessibleplace. Please remember that students may not attend school until they are fever and vomitfree (without medications) for a full 24 hours. This means if they had a fever on Monday andit finally broke on noon at Tuesday, they wouldn't be considered able to attend school untilnoon on Wednesday (24 hours) even if they seem like they are feeling better. For somehelpful tips, please view the list (HERE).
Please let the health office know if you have any questions.Natalie Dybzinski, RN, BSNSchool Nurse Consultant
Parents of Seniors: Don’t forget to submit your FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov if you haven’tdone so and add colleges to your FAFSA application. Most colleges have a priority deadlineof March 1, 2018 and will give you priority review for federal loans, grants and institutionscholarships. Institutional award letters are typically mailed to families between February-March. Award letters will help you understand the net price for each college to help youmake an informed decision. Never hesitate to reach out to a college and ask for guidance oncost before committing and submitting your deposit to that college.
LCHS Summer Programs. If you haven’t decided how to spend your summer, you maywant to think about the possibility of participating in a summer program. CLICK HERE for thelist of summer programs compiled by LCHS. The list includes fee-based programs,volunteer opportunities, paid internships and highly selective programs.
LCHS College Center Spring Events.
Please update your calendars with the following
spring events Click Here
The Department of Bioengineering at CUDenver is hosting an open house at its locationon the Anschutz Medical Campus for prospectivestudents, families to learn more about its programon Friday, March 2nd, 2018. The department is the
first and only of its kind in Colorado and provides students with a unique opportunity tocombine interest in engineering with the medical profession. CLICK HERE to register.
Opera Show. The Merry Widow is showing at the RialtoTheater in Loveland. Our very own LCHS freshman,Jackson Keisecker will star in the show. CLICK HERE fordetails.
9th-Hour Schedule Updated. The 9th-Hour Club & Extra Help schedule is now updatedfor the second semester on the Liberty Common High School website (CLICK HERE to viewthe updated schedule).
Think Like An Entrepreneur. The Foundation for Economic Education is a hosting three-day summer seminar at the University of Denver focusing on entrepreneurship. Theprogram runs this July 17-20, and is open to high-school-aged students and only costs $79(scholarships available). CLICK HERE for information. Registration deadline is March 1,2018.
2016-17 Liberty Legacies book, Cost $10 2017-18 Liberty Legacies book $15
Liberty Legacies Books For Sale. The Liberty Legacies books were written andpublished by LCHS students. The stories of the students' grandparents, and familymembers are incredible. Contact Mrs. Deitrick, or the LCHS office to purchase a copy.
Skiving Defined. Liberty's ninth-hour options are a great opportunity for students to getextra help in their studies. Students falling behind in their grades may be required by theirinstructors to attend 9th-hour study clubs, or zero-hour (morning) study sessions. Suchstudents who are required to attend, but fail to show up for these sessions will be given aconduct violation. The proper term for skipping these supplemental study sessions isskiving. If you see this new category in a homeward violation notice, it means your studenthas skipped something he or she was required to attend at school. "Skiving" also applies tofailures to show up for lunchtime ransom duty and detentions.
Join the Colorado Charter Advocacy Network.The Charter Advocacy Network is thevehicle by which charter-school supporters are informed about pressing issues affectingcharter schools. It's also the method for distributing action alerts to activate the Coloradocharter-school community in defense of charter-school students and their interests. Asopponents of LCHS and our charter-school brethren become more sophisticated,organized, and outspoken, it is crucial we stay informed and take action on pressingissues. To join, CLICK HERE. Please also encourage friends to join.
Curator Club Wants Your Art. The LCHS Curator Club iscollecting art of all media for both a student show and an artsmagazine released in the spring. For further questions, contactShae Nance or Emma Salas or look at the slides in-school.
Travel Tuesday Volunteers Needed. We are in need of parent volunteers to bring fooddonations for Travel Tuesday events. The place to sign up to bring food is here: CLICKHERE. Thank you for supporting this fun and educational tradition!
7th-Grade Parents. The 7th grade will be going on a fieldtrip to the Denver Art Museum onMarch 9th, 2018. It is the Friday before spring break so you may want to consider it whenmaking plans for that week.
Volunteering at LCHS. If you are interested in volunteering at LCHS for any extracurricularactivities or special events, (Spring Gala, Graduation, Teacher Appreciation week, etc.) orassisting a staff member on a regular basis and have not previously registered as avolunteer, CLICK HERE to register. If you are already a registered volunteer in the LibertyCommon School Volunteer System, please CLICK HERE to login to the system and updateyour volunteer record.
Upcoming TripsIreland & England, Summer 2018. Mr.Tullius is organizing a high-school trip to theEmerald Isle and England in June 2018. Theitinerary focuses on Dublin and London, witha few stops in between. Please email for moreinformation.
Spring Break 2019- PerúMrs. Deitrick is leading an 11-day trip toPerú during spring break 2019 and you areall invited to come. Perú is a country inSouth America known for its natural beautyand for its rich indigenous culture. Perú is amust-visit country. Email Mrs. Deitrick, formore information.
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