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Liberty School Newsletter October 28, 2005 |
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Voicemail:
908-637-4790 Web
address: www.gmrsd.com/liberty.htm |
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School will be closed on 11/10 & 11/11
for the NJEA Convention, and on 11/24 & 11/25 for Thanksgiving
Break. We will have early
dismissal on 11/18, 11/21 & 11/22 for Parent/Teacher Conferences; and
on 11/23 for Thanksgiving Break. Board of Education Workshop Meeting November 14, 2005 7:30PM Middle School Regular Meeting November 28, 2005 7:30PM Middle School Trick-or-Treating
4:30PM – 7:30PM for Trick-or-Treating.
School Closings and Delayed Openings With winter approaching, it is likely that there will be school
closings and delayed openings as a result of inclement weather. Our telephone system allows you to get the
latest announcements by simply dialing the Liberty School auto
attendant. Mr. Batha will leave a
message on the auto attendant if there is any change to the normal
schedule. Liberty School Auto Attendant – 637-4790 Announcements will also continue to be made with the local radio and
TV stations listed: Radio: WRNJ-AM 1510/FM 107.1; TV: WFMZ-TV Channel 69 - Comcast Channel 18 Children's Halloween Costume Party Mt. Lake Fire House Saturday, October, 29, 2005 3:00 - 4:30
Scouts
& Friends Ski Club
Got Talent? Belvidere
High School will be having its 17th Annual Talent Show on Tuesday, November
22. Auditions are open to elementary
school children, and will take place on Tuesday, November 8th. If you think you have talent, why not try
out? There's even a cash prize for
the winner in the elementary school division! If you'd like more information, please pick up a flyer in the
main office. Christmas On The
Old Plantation Performed
by “The
Seven Quilts For
Seven Sisters” Friday,
December 9th 7:00PM Belvidere
High School See what
took place during the slave era on US plantations, how quilt making affected their
lives, and their seasonal traditions.
Quilts will be exhibited.
Tickets/Questions/Info: 908-859-1629 Interested in Playing a String Instrument? On Nov
15, 22 and 29 the Strawchurch Sinfonia will be teaching beginner or
intermediate children (and adults) how to play the violin, viola, or
cello. Classes are FREE! No
instrument? Don't worry! You can rent them for $10 at the
workshop. If you would like more
information, please pick up a registration form in the main office. |
Dear Liberty School Families, Our next Mug
& Muffin meeting is scheduled for November 17th, from 6:30-8:00PM. This is a great opportunity for you to
hear about the latest news in our school and also in our district. It also provides a time when you can ask
questions about some of the latest “rumors” that float around town from time
to time. Refreshments are on me. I invite you all to join us during this
informal chat to “stay in the know” about things. So, come and hear it “straight from the horse’s mouth” on
November 17th. Ernest J. Batha Jr. Early Release On days when risky weather arrives
unexpectedly and the children are in school, you may call the auto attendant
number for information. If an early
closing has been decided, the message will state the time of dismissal and
any other pertinent information. The auto attendant number, 637-4790, is the only
school number that will have emergency closing, delayed opening or early
release information. Although we make every effort to keep
children in school for the full session once they have arrived, some
circumstances may require an early release.
PLEASE
INSURE THAT YOU HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD IT BE
NECESSARY FOR SCHOOL TO DISMISS EARLIER THAN NORMAL. Our constant fear is that a
child goes home to an empty house or a locked house and has no idea what to
do. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. If special arrangements are made, please
inform the school office. We want ALL
CHILDREN SAFE. Again, PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. PTO NEWS ** Our next meeting is on November 1st from
7:00-8:30 pm with free babysitting.
We hope to see you there! **MANY thanks to those of you who have purchased/returned
your KidStuff/Entertainment coupon books!
Although the sale ended on October 3rd and several
reminders have been made through phone calls and notices, there are still 15
families who have not yet returned/purchased their books. If you have not done so yet, please send
in your payment or returned book(s) immediately. If you are not sure, a final notice will be sent home to each
of the 15 families this week. If you
have any questions or would like to order additional books, please contact
Joni Sheridan at mcsjes@aol.com or
637-6090. **Thanks also to everyone who has sent in a donation to
the PTO! To date we have received
almost $2,100 to help supplement our children’s’ activities!!! Donations will continue to be accepted
throughout the school year. **Thanks to all the volunteers who made the October 19th
Teacher Appreciation Continental Breakfast so wonderful! Marian Bickel was
the lucky winner of a beautiful Premiere Designs Jewelry necklace donated so
graciously by Premiere Consultant Maria Tonno. Many thanks to Premiere and Mrs. Tonno! **Market Day orders are due at the school by Nov. 4th,
on the internet by Nov. 8th at 12:00 pm, and pickup is Nov. 14th
from 5-6 pm at the Middle School.
Thank you for your orders and for supporting the PTO! **A “Head Chairperson” is needed for Winter Family Fun
Nights (formerly TV Turnoff) to oversee 4 events/ Chairpeople, one for each
week in March. If you are interested,
please contact Joni Sheridan at 637-6090 or mcsjes@aol.com. |
ATTENTION
DOG & CAT OWNERS Liberty
Township Free
Rabies Clinic November
12, 2005 9:30AM-11:00AM at the Liberty
Township Municipal Garage Next to
the Municipal Building 349
Mountain Lake Road All dogs
must be on a leash, and all cats must be in a carrier. PLEASE
CHECK YOUR CURRENT RABIES CERTIFICATE. In
January, when you apply for your 2006 dog license, the rabies certificate
must be valid through November 1, 2006. Questions? Call 637-4579
Red Ribbon Week
Halloween
Safety
A big thank-you to Sgt. Riley of the Independence Police
Department for visiting our school and discussing Halloween Safety with all
of our students. Thanks, also, for
the goodies!
PTO News (Continued) **A Co-President opening will also need to be filled for
the 2006/2007 school year, as this will be Connie Collier’s last year as an
officer (a two-year term will have been completed at this time). Full training will be provided. Nominations will be accepted until April
4, 2005. Officer elections will be
held at the April 18th PTO meeting. If you are interested, please contact Colleen Makarevich, who
is the Nominating Committee chairperson, at her e-mail address colleenmak@comcast.net (preferred)
or call her at 637-6995. **The PTO portion of the school website has been updated
with meeting minutes, agendas, by-laws, treasurers’ reports, committees and
descriptions, chairs, and e-mail addresses.
Watch for officer job descriptions and the Parent Volunteer Network
lists to be posted soon. We are
hoping the website will be used as an additional way of keeping the lines of
communication open within our PTO.
The link is http://www.gmrsd.com/liberty.htm. ANNOUNCEMENT: SANTA VISIT Sponsored by the Independence First Aid Squad Will be held December 10th & 11th. Information/signup will be sent out Mid-November.
IMPORTANT DATES
11/1
– PTO Meeting 7:00PM 11/8
– End of 1st Marking Period 11/10-11/11 – School Closed –NJEA
Convention 11/14
– Board of Education Workshop Meeting – 7:30PM – GMMS 11/14
– Market Day – 5-6PM – GMMS 11/17 –
Mug & Muffin – 6:30-8PM 11/18, 21, 22 – Early Dismissal – Parent/Teacher
Conferences 11/23
– Early Dismissal – Thanksgiving Break
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