Freedom Elementary Newsletter
If you have not joined the PTA now is a good time to do so and get involved! Did you know that when parents volunteer at their child’s school everyone benefits. Our PTA is awesome and works hard providing for all Mikel Shanklin, Principal Courtney Harter, Counselor students.
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Oscar Castro, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor
Justice
Quote of the Week
Being fair and upholding what is right.
“Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up.”
October 13, 2016
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY There will not be any school on Friday, October 14. This is a professional training day for teachers. School will resume Monday, Oct. 17. There will not be any school during October 20 through October 24 for Fall Break. School will resume Tuesday, October 25.
LPS Guiding Principles At Freedom our teachers and staff are dedicated to the following: · We equitably serve our students’ needs as career-bound citizens. · We celebrate our diversity within a culture of shared professional ideals. · We foster investment in Freedom through communication, collaboration, and transparency. · We promote healthy and fit lifestyles as we learn, do, and teach.
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission at Freedom Elementary School is to educate all students to achieve their highest level of academic performance, fostering the development of a positive self-esteem, as well as creating healthy/fit career bound citizens.
VISION STATEMENT Our vision at Freedom is to provide a safe and secure environment that motivates and empowers ALL students.
Parent/Teacher Conferences Conferences have been scheduled for October 17 & October 18th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. If you have not heard from your child’s teacher or had a chance to schedule a conference, please call your child’s teacher as soon as possible. During the conference you will receive important information about your child’s progress. The following are suggestions for getting the most out of the parent/teacher conference: · Be on time for your child’s conference and be prepared. · Discuss specific strengths and weaknesses. · Listen to your child’s teacher with an open mind. · Find out what you can do at home to enhance your child’s education. · Be prepared to share the information with your child. If you have any questions or concerns about Parent/Teacher Conferences, please call the school office at 580-713-0060.
Welcome Parents!!
“Coins for Cancer” Reminder! We will still be collecting “Coins for Cancer” through October 18.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016 OCTOBER October 14 – Professional Day (NO SCHOOL) October 17 & 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:00 pm October 19 – Picture Day October 20 thru 24th – Fall Break (NO SCHOOL) October 27 – Monthly Assembly, 2:15 pm October 28 – PTA Monster Mash Activity NOVEMBER November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL November 23 – 25 – Thanksgiving Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Counselor’s Corner…….. Order form packets for the Spirit and Pride T-shirts will be sent home on Friday, October 28. All orders are due back to school by Friday, November 4. Any orders after November 10 cannot be guaranteed for delivery prior to us leaving for Winter Break. After the deadline, there will be no more opportunity to order the shirts.
BOOK FAIR NEWS Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The book fair was a HUGE success thanks to all of the parents, students, staff and faculty who bought books. The library purchased over $2,000 in books from the book fair for our students to check out from the library.
Red Ribbon Week Activities October 25 – “Be A Genius Day” – wear jeans October 26 – wear Red Day October 27 – “Drugs Can’t Find Us Day” – wear camouflage October 28 – “Team Up Against Drugs" – wear your favorite team shirt (Freedom Spirit shirt included) If your child is participating in the activities, no uniform is required.
Dismissal/Early Pickup Procedures Please be courteous and notify the school office by 2:30 pm when you need to pick your children up early from school. Once dismissal procedures begin, it is extremely hard to honor your request to change your child’s mode of transportation. When dismissing 1240 students at the end of the day going to 7 different areas, it is extremely difficult to locate a child while in transition to their dismissal location. We appreciate all your help!! Rotary Track Meet Update
Picture Day is Coming!!
We would like to congratulate Erin Reed for her 2nd place finish in the 2nd Grade Girls Softball throw on September 24.
PTA News……… Monster Mash Dance – Oct. 28 PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership. Freedom PTA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648212105307734/ Freedom PTA E-mail: [email protected] Freedom Elementary School Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freedom-ElementarySchool/536890623116410
Individual pictures will be taken on October 19th. Students may dress in school appropriate clothes for picture day. Uniforms will not be required that day.
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Oscar Castro, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor
Justice
Quote of the Week
Being fair and upholding what is right.
“Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up.”
October 13, 2016
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY There will not be any school on Friday, October 14. This is a professional training day for teachers. School will resume Monday, Oct. 17. There will not be any school during October 20 through October 24 for Fall Break. School will resume Tuesday, October 25.
LPS Guiding Principles At Freedom our teachers and staff are dedicated to the following: · We equitably serve our students’ needs as career-bound citizens. · We celebrate our diversity within a culture of shared professional ideals. · We foster investment in Freedom through communication, collaboration, and transparency. · We promote healthy and fit lifestyles as we learn, do, and teach.
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission at Freedom Elementary School is to educate all students to achieve their highest level of academic performance, fostering the development of a positive self-esteem, as well as creating healthy/fit career bound citizens.
VISION STATEMENT Our vision at Freedom is to provide a safe and secure environment that motivates and empowers ALL students.
Parent/Teacher Conferences Conferences have been scheduled for October 17 & October 18th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. If you have not heard from your child’s teacher or had a chance to schedule a conference, please call your child’s teacher as soon as possible. During the conference you will receive important information about your child’s progress. The following are suggestions for getting the most out of the parent/teacher conference: · Be on time for your child’s conference and be prepared. · Discuss specific strengths and weaknesses. · Listen to your child’s teacher with an open mind. · Find out what you can do at home to enhance your child’s education. · Be prepared to share the information with your child. If you have any questions or concerns about Parent/Teacher Conferences, please call the school office at 580-713-0060.
Welcome Parents!!
“Coins for Cancer” Reminder! We will still be collecting “Coins for Cancer” through October 18.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016 OCTOBER October 14 – Professional Day (NO SCHOOL) October 17 & 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 – 7:00 pm October 19 – Picture Day October 20 thru 24th – Fall Break (NO SCHOOL) October 27 – Monthly Assembly, 2:15 pm October 28 – PTA Monster Mash Activity NOVEMBER November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL November 23 – 25 – Thanksgiving Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
Counselor’s Corner…….. Order form packets for the Spirit and Pride T-shirts will be sent home on Friday, October 28. All orders are due back to school by Friday, November 4. Any orders after November 10 cannot be guaranteed for delivery prior to us leaving for Winter Break. After the deadline, there will be no more opportunity to order the shirts.
BOOK FAIR NEWS Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The book fair was a HUGE success thanks to all of the parents, students, staff and faculty who bought books. The library purchased over $2,000 in books from the book fair for our students to check out from the library.
Red Ribbon Week Activities October 25 – “Be A Genius Day” – wear jeans October 26 – wear Red Day October 27 – “Drugs Can’t Find Us Day” – wear camouflage October 28 – “Team Up Against Drugs" – wear your favorite team shirt (Freedom Spirit shirt included) If your child is participating in the activities, no uniform is required.
Dismissal/Early Pickup Procedures Please be courteous and notify the school office by 2:30 pm when you need to pick your children up early from school. Once dismissal procedures begin, it is extremely hard to honor your request to change your child’s mode of transportation. When dismissing 1240 students at the end of the day going to 7 different areas, it is extremely difficult to locate a child while in transition to their dismissal location. We appreciate all your help!! Rotary Track Meet Update
Picture Day is Coming!!
We would like to congratulate Erin Reed for her 2nd place finish in the 2nd Grade Girls Softball throw on September 24.
PTA News……… Monster Mash Dance – Oct. 28 PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership. Freedom PTA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648212105307734/ Freedom PTA E-mail: [email protected] Freedom Elementary School Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Freedom-ElementarySchool/536890623116410
Individual pictures will be taken on October 19th. Students may dress in school appropriate clothes for picture day. Uniforms will not be required that day.
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
