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
Temperance
Quote of the Week
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling
“The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.”
March 10, 2017 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.
March 13 – March 17 NO SCHOOL
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.
Congratulations!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017
MARCH Congratulations to Arianna Williams, 4th
grade, for her participation in the Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge for LPS students. Arianna’s elegant black, red and white table received the distinguished honor of “Best Table Presentation”. Her entry of “Excellent Meatballs in Marinara Sauce” dish completed the table’s decor. Bon appetit!
March 13 – 17 - Spring Break – NO SCHOOL March 25 – CMS Cheerleader Try-Outs, Central Middle School
APRIL April 1-30 – Military Child Month April 14 – NO SCHOOL April 28 – Professional Day, NO SCHOOL
MAY May 5 – NO SCHOOL May 12 – NO SCHOOL May 18 – Last day of school for students
Book Fair THANK YOU!
The library would like to thank everyone for supporting the book fair. It was an incredible week! We expect our total sales to be over $18,500! The library uses our profit to buy books and supplies for the library so all students will have the newest and best books to read. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
PTA News………
PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership. The PTA is in need of volunteers for the upcoming events, Spirit Sticks sales, and Friday sales. If you are interested in helping please contact the PTA at [email protected] 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
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 am. If you want to change your child’s mode of travel home from school, please call the office by 3:00 p.m. Thanks!!! 580-713-0060
Counselor’s Corner……… The Oklahoma School Spring Testing Program opens April 3rd and goes through April 21st. Grades 3rd-5th will be testing the first two weeks of the testing window and the last week will be reserved for makeup testing. It is very important students are in attendance during the testing period. Please make every effort to make appointments before or after the testing window or in the later part of the afternoons. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!!
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
Spirit and Pride Spring T-Shirt Sales Order forms will go home on Monday, March 27th and are due back by Friday, March 31st. Orders may be made online as well.
Lost & Found Items Lost and found items that have not been claimed by March 10, 2017, will be donated to the Soldier’s Closet. Items include coats, jackets, hats, gloves, eye glasses, jewelry, etc. Please make every effort to identify your child’s lost items and retrieve them.
CHILD NUTRITION MEAL CHARGING POLICY The Child Nutrition program in the Lawton Public School district strives to provide nutritious meals at a reasonable price for all students. Occasionally, a student forgets to bring money to pay for their meals. By implementing this policy and with help from parents, the district hopes to keep the charge balance at a minimum. The district policy allows no more than three days of meal charges per student. The students may not charge ala carte items. When a meal is charged, the student will receive a reminder that there is no money in the student’s account. In the event money is not received after the first day, the student will receive another reminder to take home. When charges are made the third day, a final notice home. If no money is received after this final notice, an alternative meal (example: peanut butter or cheese sandwich and milk) will be served or the student will be required to bring their meals until their outstanding balances are paid in full. Reminder notices will be mailed home each week to the families until the student’s account is paid in full. Parents are encouraged to prepay their children’s meals to prevent the final notice being sent. CHILD NUTRITION MEAL CHARGING (cont.) LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CO-P Adoption Date: 6/23/05 Revision Date(s): Page 2 of 3 2. A free/reduced meal application will be sent to the parents of a child after the initial three days of charges.
Please make every effort to pay lunch charges in a timely manner. Thanks!
Freedom Elementary Newsletter
Lana Welch, Asst. Principal Oscar Castro, Asst. Principal Sara Breeze, Asst. Principal
Kim Shahan, Counselor
Temperance
Quote of the Week
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling
“The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.”
March 10, 2017 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.
March 13 – March 17 NO SCHOOL
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.
Congratulations!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017
MARCH Congratulations to Arianna Williams, 4th
grade, for her participation in the Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge for LPS students. Arianna’s elegant black, red and white table received the distinguished honor of “Best Table Presentation”. Her entry of “Excellent Meatballs in Marinara Sauce” dish completed the table’s decor. Bon appetit!
March 13 – 17 - Spring Break – NO SCHOOL March 25 – CMS Cheerleader Try-Outs, Central Middle School
APRIL April 1-30 – Military Child Month April 14 – NO SCHOOL April 28 – Professional Day, NO SCHOOL
MAY May 5 – NO SCHOOL May 12 – NO SCHOOL May 18 – Last day of school for students
Book Fair THANK YOU!
The library would like to thank everyone for supporting the book fair. It was an incredible week! We expect our total sales to be over $18,500! The library uses our profit to buy books and supplies for the library so all students will have the newest and best books to read. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
PTA News………
PTA is always looking for new members. Only $6.00 per membership. The PTA is in need of volunteers for the upcoming events, Spirit Sticks sales, and Friday sales. If you are interested in helping please contact the PTA at [email protected] 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
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent, please call the office by 9:00 am. If you want to change your child’s mode of travel home from school, please call the office by 3:00 p.m. Thanks!!! 580-713-0060
Counselor’s Corner……… The Oklahoma School Spring Testing Program opens April 3rd and goes through April 21st. Grades 3rd-5th will be testing the first two weeks of the testing window and the last week will be reserved for makeup testing. It is very important students are in attendance during the testing period. Please make every effort to make appointments before or after the testing window or in the later part of the afternoons. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!!
Freedom Elementary Website: www.lawtonps.org/o/freedom
Spirit and Pride Spring T-Shirt Sales Order forms will go home on Monday, March 27th and are due back by Friday, March 31st. Orders may be made online as well.
Lost & Found Items Lost and found items that have not been claimed by March 10, 2017, will be donated to the Soldier’s Closet. Items include coats, jackets, hats, gloves, eye glasses, jewelry, etc. Please make every effort to identify your child’s lost items and retrieve them.
CHILD NUTRITION MEAL CHARGING POLICY The Child Nutrition program in the Lawton Public School district strives to provide nutritious meals at a reasonable price for all students. Occasionally, a student forgets to bring money to pay for their meals. By implementing this policy and with help from parents, the district hopes to keep the charge balance at a minimum. The district policy allows no more than three days of meal charges per student. The students may not charge ala carte items. When a meal is charged, the student will receive a reminder that there is no money in the student’s account. In the event money is not received after the first day, the student will receive another reminder to take home. When charges are made the third day, a final notice home. If no money is received after this final notice, an alternative meal (example: peanut butter or cheese sandwich and milk) will be served or the student will be required to bring their meals until their outstanding balances are paid in full. Reminder notices will be mailed home each week to the families until the student’s account is paid in full. Parents are encouraged to prepay their children’s meals to prevent the final notice being sent. CHILD NUTRITION MEAL CHARGING (cont.) LAWTON BOARD OF EDUCATION CO-P Adoption Date: 6/23/05 Revision Date(s): Page 2 of 3 2. A free/reduced meal application will be sent to the parents of a child after the initial three days of charges.
Please make every effort to pay lunch charges in a timely manner. Thanks!
