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 Brenda Walker, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor Linda Butemeyer, Counselor
Initiative
Quote of the Week
Taking action; Originating new ideas.
“Make the most of the best and the least of the worst.”
September 23, 2017
SCHOOL UNIFORMS On May 19, 2015, the LPS Board voted and passed that all LPS Elementary Schools will participate in a modified dress code (uniform) program. Freedom is a uniform school for the 2017-18 school year. LPS’s Modified Dress Code can be found at:
Lawton Public Schools Student Code Book Dress Code Requirements: *Boys Polo style shirt - (short or long sleeve) any solid color, no emblem Slacks –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Shorts –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Sweatshirt, hoodies etc. –any solid color, no emblem *Girls Polo style shirt – (short or long sleeve) any solid color, no emblem. Slacks, capris, shorts –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Skirts or jumpers –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki **NO DENIM WILL BE PERMITTED** (With the exception of Freedom Fridays) Shoes, socks, leggings accessories etc. are not subject to the dress code. Fridays will be Freedom Fridays where students are permitted to wear their Freedom School T-shirts and jeans. (If students do not wear the school shirt, they will be expected to wear the normal polo and uniform pants). School shirts may be purchased through the Freedom Elementary PTA.
***As the cooler weather approaches, please note that all sweatshirts, hoodies, cardigans or sweaters being worn during the school day must be a solid color and no emblem.***
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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 SEPTEMBER September 25 – Progress Reports Home September 25 - School Mall Fundraiser Kick Off! September 26- School Mall Fundraiser packets due September 27-29 – Book Fair Preview for students September 28- Student Council Speeches at 2:15pm September 29- Frontier Days 3rd-5th grade Monthly Assembly, 9:45am Pre-K – 1st Green Gym 2nd-5th Blue Gym
October October 2 – Book Fair begins! Daylight with Dad! 8:15-9:00 am (Dads come and check out the Book Fair!) October 3 – Book Fair Family Night 4:00-6:00pm October 5 – Mornings with Mom! 8:15-9:00 am (Moms come and check out the Book Fair!) October 6 – School Picture Day! October 13 – Professional Day (NO SCHOOL) October 16-17- Parent Teacher Conferences October 27- PTA Monster Mash 6-8pm
PTA News……… Mark your Calendars!! PTA’s Monster mash dance October 27th, 6-8pm Join us for a night of spooky fun!
Help us prepare for Veteran’s Day! Please send in a picture of your soldier with your student’s first name, last name and teacher’s name on the back. You can also email pictures with the same information to [email protected] Last day to send pictures in is October 30th, 2017
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
“Frontier Days” Field Trip For: 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students. When: Friday, September 29, 2017; Activities are from 12:30—2:15 pm. Where: Students will be bused to the Old Post Quadrangle on Fort Sill—this is outside. Activity: Students will experience Army life on the frontier; participating in activities and listening to presenters. Special Instructions: Students need to wear a red school spirit shirt, or a red uniform shirt with their jeans/shorts/pants and comfortable walking shoes. Sunscreen is recommended. Lunch: Students need to choose either a sack lunch from school, or bring a lunch from home in a disposable container. Water may be brought if student is able to carry it with them throughout the day. Questions? Please email Peggy Bilbrey at [email protected]
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Brenda Walker, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor Linda Butemeyer, Counselor
Initiative
Quote of the Week
Taking action; Originating new ideas.
“Make the most of the best and the least of the worst.”
September 23, 2017
SCHOOL UNIFORMS On May 19, 2015, the LPS Board voted and passed that all LPS Elementary Schools will participate in a modified dress code (uniform) program. Freedom is a uniform school for the 2017-18 school year. LPS’s Modified Dress Code can be found at:
Lawton Public Schools Student Code Book Dress Code Requirements: *Boys Polo style shirt - (short or long sleeve) any solid color, no emblem Slacks –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Shorts –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Sweatshirt, hoodies etc. –any solid color, no emblem *Girls Polo style shirt – (short or long sleeve) any solid color, no emblem. Slacks, capris, shorts –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki Skirts or jumpers –Black, Navy Blue or Khaki **NO DENIM WILL BE PERMITTED** (With the exception of Freedom Fridays) Shoes, socks, leggings accessories etc. are not subject to the dress code. Fridays will be Freedom Fridays where students are permitted to wear their Freedom School T-shirts and jeans. (If students do not wear the school shirt, they will be expected to wear the normal polo and uniform pants). School shirts may be purchased through the Freedom Elementary PTA.
***As the cooler weather approaches, please note that all sweatshirts, hoodies, cardigans or sweaters being worn during the school day must be a solid color and no emblem.***
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.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017 SEPTEMBER September 25 – Progress Reports Home September 25 - School Mall Fundraiser Kick Off! September 26- School Mall Fundraiser packets due September 27-29 – Book Fair Preview for students September 28- Student Council Speeches at 2:15pm September 29- Frontier Days 3rd-5th grade Monthly Assembly, 9:45am Pre-K – 1st Green Gym 2nd-5th Blue Gym
October October 2 – Book Fair begins! Daylight with Dad! 8:15-9:00 am (Dads come and check out the Book Fair!) October 3 – Book Fair Family Night 4:00-6:00pm October 5 – Mornings with Mom! 8:15-9:00 am (Moms come and check out the Book Fair!) October 6 – School Picture Day! October 13 – Professional Day (NO SCHOOL) October 16-17- Parent Teacher Conferences October 27- PTA Monster Mash 6-8pm
PTA News……… Mark your Calendars!! PTA’s Monster mash dance October 27th, 6-8pm Join us for a night of spooky fun!
Help us prepare for Veteran’s Day! Please send in a picture of your soldier with your student’s first name, last name and teacher’s name on the back. You can also email pictures with the same information to [email protected] Last day to send pictures in is October 30th, 2017
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
“Frontier Days” Field Trip For: 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students. When: Friday, September 29, 2017; Activities are from 12:30—2:15 pm. Where: Students will be bused to the Old Post Quadrangle on Fort Sill—this is outside. Activity: Students will experience Army life on the frontier; participating in activities and listening to presenters. Special Instructions: Students need to wear a red school spirit shirt, or a red uniform shirt with their jeans/shorts/pants and comfortable walking shoes. Sunscreen is recommended. Lunch: Students need to choose either a sack lunch from school, or bring a lunch from home in a disposable container. Water may be brought if student is able to carry it with them throughout the day. Questions? Please email Peggy Bilbrey at [email protected]
