volume 21, issue 35- may 21, 2018 liberty common high...
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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 35- May 21, 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 DirectorsUpcoming Board Meetings- Note Date Change- Thursday May 31, 6:00PM,LCS Teacher Break Room
You may contact all members on our Board of Directorsat [email protected]
Board of DirectorsPatrick Albright: 970-232-8257 Brad Kreikemeier: 719-237-7943 Tricia Diehl: 970-420-8937Kelly Notarfrancesco: 971-404-7434Paulette Hansen: 303-710-1887Aislinn Kottwitz: 970-217-5925
Joel Goeltl 970-593-8556
This week at LCHS is Harriet Beecher Stowe Week.
This week is Harriet Beecher Stowe week at LCHS. Stowewas an author and social activist best known for her popularanti-slavery novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Stowe was born on June14, 1811, in Litchfield, Connecticut. Stowe achieved nationalfame for her anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, whichfanned the flames of sectionalism before the Civil War. Stowedied in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 1, 1896.
Newsworthy NoticesBragging ‘Bout My Teacher. During NationalCharter Schools Week (two weeks ago), theColorado League of Charter Schools set up aspecial website asking charter schoolers to bragabout their favorite charter-school teacher. Here’swhat got published about Liberty’s outstandingprofessional instructors: CLICK HERE to view all ofthe nice comments made about our amazing staff.
Class Of 2018 Graduation. Friday, May 25th, 6:00PM, Timberline Community Church, Main Auditorium.
All LCHS Students 8th - 12th Are Expected To Attend Graduation. Current 8th-11th grade students will participate in the House processional for graduation Friday, May25th. Students should arrive at Timberline Church no later than 5:30 p.m., to form up intheir Houses. Seventh graders are encouraged to attend, too.
Free-Dress-Day RulesClothing must be in good condition, not tattered, threadbare, frayed, or see-through.Tops must have sleeves and must cover the shoulders, midriff, undergarments, andcleavage. Bottoms must be no shorter than three inches above the knee and notexcessively tight. Leggings may not be worn as pants. No yoga pants. No clothingdepicting violence, glorifying death or violence, or drug or alcohol abuse.
Lost-And-Found. Please take a few minutes to visit ourLost-And-Found. The shelves are bursting at the seamswith items. Items not claimed by this Thursday, May 24thare being donated to charity.
Plagiarism and Cheating Admonition. As the semester draws to a close, it is importantfor students to reflect on the benefits of an honest and honorable approach to theiracademic endeavors. There have been moments in the past at this time of year whenstudents have made moral compromises stemming from a lack of preparedness orunhealthy ambitions which have resulted in academic and disciplinaryconsequences. We want to take a moment to remind students to be extra vigilant withregard to exercising academic integrity, and to encourage parents to consideraddressing these issues at home before students find themselves in the midst oftemptation at school.
Also, below is a brief description of the school’s definition of plagiarism as well as theschool policy on how such situations are handled. Best wishes to all students as theystrive to complete their coursework in an exemplary and noble fashion.Plagiarism, as defined by the English department, means presenting the work (ideas,words, phrasings, graphs, tables, images, etc.) of someone else as if it were your own.Any thoughts or language not your own and not common knowledge needs to have been
properly cited (according to MLA format). A student must give credit to the originality ofothers and acknowledge an indebtedness whenever:
1. Directly quoting another person’s actual words, whether oral or written;2. Using another person’s ideas, opinions, or theories;3. Paraphrasing the words, ideas, opinions, or theories of others, whether oral or
written;4. Borrowing facts, statistics, or illustrative material; or5. Offering materials assembled or collected by others in the form of projects or
collections without acknowledgement. [i]
Cheating, copying, and plagiarism (presenting someone else’s words or ideas as thoughthey were your own) are serious offenses that violate the mutual trust that is essential tothe educational process. They will not be tolerated, excused, or overlooked. Studentscaught cheating, copying, or plagiarizing will automatically fail the assignment and bereferred to the administration for disciplinary action.________________________________________[i] Definition and parameters of plagiarism derived from the Indiana University website.
Eagle Games Were Great. Last Friday’s annual Eagle Games were a ton offun. Students, staff, and volunteers enjoyed the beautiful day. Thank you to the manyparent volunteers and to the custodial team for making this day a success.
Health Office Needs. The health office is in need a wheelchair for First-Aidpurposes. Have one that is in good working condition that you would like todonate? Please e-mail Mrs. Burgess. Thank you.
FIRST® Tech Challenge Robotics. Are you a student whowill be in Grades 9-12 next year with an interest in math,science, engineering, or robotics? FIRST® Tech ChallengeRobotics is “way more than building robots." FTC roboticsteams are challenged to design, build, program, and operaterobots to compete in a head-to-head challenge in analliance format. Next year’s far-out FTC theme will be“Rover Ruckus," a space-based theme to commemorate the50th anniversary of the first manned mission to the moon.
Are you considering participation in 2018-2019 robotics atLiberty Common High School? Please e-mail Mrs. Lannen([email protected]) to get on the robotics e-maildistribution list for announcements, summer activities, fallschedules, and team applications.
Siblings in Leadership. Congratulations to Sophomore Isabella Nielsen for beingaccepted into the Ronald Reagan Student Leadership Program run by the RonaldReagan Presidential Foundation. Her brother, 7th grader Jett Nielsen was selected toattend the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) The purpose of RYLA is toencourage and assist current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible andeffective leadership. CLICK HERE for more information about RYLA. CLICK HERE formore information about Ronald Reagan Student Leader Awards.
Job Openings. Do you know anyone with a passion for Spanish, a love of music, anadministrative back or a dedication to studying? Liberty Common is searching for the lastfew educators we'll need to fill out our roster for 2018-2019 school year. Please checkhere for specifics and share the details with anyone who may be the perfect fit.
LCHS Ambassadors Club. On May 5th, agroup of students from the LCHSAmbassadors Club visited veterans in thenursing home of the VA Hospital inCheyenne. Students donated a brand newBlueRay/DVD player, a box with more than40 new movies, diabetic-compression sockswith non-slip bottoms, sunglasses, mugs,toiletries, copies of the Declaration of
Independence and Constitution, and many more gifts and goodies. Then, they spent acouple of hours getting to know some of the veterans, listening to their stories and evenplaying music for them.It was an amazing event. Good job Ambassadors.
World-Wide Robotics Recognition. LCHSjunior Joshua Rohrbaugh was recognizedas a FIRST Dean's List Winner at the FIRSTRobotics World Championship in Houston,Texas, one of ten FIRST Tech Challengerobotics students world-wide to receive thisaward. It recognizes the leadership,dedication, expertise, and accomplishment ofthe most outstanding FIRST Tech Challengestudents, with levels of recognitionprogressing from Finalist (state) to Winner(world). At the awards lunch in Houston,Joshua met FIRST founder Dean Kamen, as
well as the directors of admissions from MIT and from Yale. In July, the Dean's ListWinners will make an expense-paid trip to FIRST Headquarters in Manchester, NewHampshire for a two-day summit and associated activities.
Instrument Placement Night. Another successfulInstrument Placement Night for LCS took place on May16th. A big thanks goes out to Mrs. Clemens, Mrs.Grandprey, Mr. Lunn, parent trombone volunteerinstructor, Mr. Hamilton, Mrs. Dollar, flute instructor, allof the LCHS and junior-high-school student volunteers,LCS band student helpers, and our CSU instructors.
Thanks Boomer Music for its continued support formaking our annual Instrument Placement Night a success.This night is extremely important to introduce ourupcoming 5th graders to band instruments and to improveour band program here at Liberty Common School.Thanks for your support, Mrs. Bridgette Albright,Liberty Common Parent and Volunteer, Clarinet Instructor([email protected]).
2017-2018 School Holidays and Intermissions 2017-2018 School Holidays and Intermission.May 25 | Last Day of School-1/2 day, Graduation 6:00PM, Timberline Church
Important Dates.
May 22 |Open Campus, Juniors and SeniorsMay 22-24 | 2nd semester finals CLICK HERE for scheduleMay 24 | All-School Lyceum, 1:05-2:45PM, ColosseumMay 25 | Last Day of School, 11:00AM ReleaseMay 25 | Graduation, 6:00PM, Timberline Church
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
Important Dates 2018-2019 School Year.
Aug 21 2018 | 7th Grade Orientation, 6:30PM, LCHS Great Hall.Aug 22 2018 | New-Student Orientation, 6:30PM, LCHS Great Hall.Aug 23 2018 | Order Pool Party, 7:00-9:00, Location TBD.Aug 24 2018 | Torch Trek , 5:45PM Start LCS, Ceremonies LCHS.Mon 27 Aug 2018 | School Year/Q1 Begins.
From the BOD Culture Subcommittee
Please join the Liberty Community in saying good-bye to our beloved teachers: Mrs.Olson, Mrs. Shockley, Mrs. Siemens, Mrs. Duroux, and Mrs. Trout! Mrs. Olson andMrs. Shockley have impacted Liberty students since Liberty's founding and we honortheir commitment to our families and our educational philosophy.Let's wish these five teachers well and send them off with armfuls of Liberty hugs. When: Today Monday, May 21st, 3-4pmWhere: LCS gymnasium
From Mr. Torgun Lovelyand Mr. Casey Churchill,Principals
Milestone School Year EndsBy: Principals Torgun Lovely and Casey Churchill
Another fantastic Liberty school year is coming to a close, and along with it, a chance tolook back upon a year of solid academic achievement for our students. The LibertyBoard of Directors and administration could not be happier with the accomplishments ofour students, instructors, support staff, and parents.
Liberty Common School has become a premier school in northern Colorado due to theproper partnership of parents, professional staff, and hardworking students. We arethankful to all who helped make this year so successful.
The elementary school continues to thrivewith 612 students, 60 staff, and 1000prospective students on the high schooland elementary lottery list. LibertyCommon Elementary School is a modelexample of how a school shouldoperate. This past year, Liberty openedour doors to many teachers andadministrators from schools across thestate that were looking for answers on howto run a successful organization. Manytours were given and meetings wereattended by both teachers andadministrators to answer these questionsand give insight into how this is done.
During the 2013-2014 school year, Liberty started the first ever Core KnowledgeColorado Network. This year, on February 16th, Addenbrook Classical Academy inLakewood hosted the event. About 400 teachers traveled to Denver to share ideas andlearn about the rich Core Knowledge content. This networking legacy has doubled incapacity since we started. Liberty staff had a blast making the journey south toLakewood on a charter bus. This was a great opportunity for us to bond, see other CKfacilities, and continue this annual tradition of networking with other CK schools inColorado. Networking provides our teachers an opportunity to meet and learn from otherteachers. I’d like to thank our teachers who presented at this conference and sharedtheir expertise with others. Their teamwork and leadership has again placed Liberty onthe map.
Teachers continue to embrace using data toassess student progress throughout theyear. Our teachers analyze NWEA data tohelp make sure students are accessing allthe skills and content taught here atLiberty. Grade level teams met monthly todiscuss student progress and help givefeedback to each other to ensure studentsare provided with the best instruction to meettheir needs. This process of entering andanalyzing data, discussing students, andproviding interventions to help strugglingstudents has been adapted and refined due
to the support and leadership of our Academic Support Team led by Mr. Matt Kazy andMrs. Sandy Stoltzfus. Our Academic Support Team and classroom teachers workcountless hours to make sure all students have access to the incredible Core Knowledgecurriculum. Our goal is to close the achievement gap and get all students access to therich curriculum we teach.
Lastly, Liberty continues to successfullynavigate our way through the new onlinestate testing. This year we had grades 3and 4 test on paper and all remaininggrades test on the computer. Our hope withthis plan is that the paper testing in theearlier grade levels will give our students anadvantage on this test. We understand andagree with the dissatisfaction of CommonCore State Standards and the online statetesting. Liberty Common School, as a public
charter school, still needs to abide by thelaw and conduct these tests. We thank allthe parents that allowed their children totake these tests. This is the right choiceeven if you are not in agreement with CCSSor CMAS. Liberty’s stance has been andalways will be to fulfill our obligation to thestate. If we disagree, then we should fightthat battle at the Capital. We encourageparents to have their children take thesetests in the future to show the state all thegreat work we are doing here. I amconfident our students’ scores will remain atthe top again this year.
Liberty's mission is to provide a contextual body of knowledge which will in turn providestudents with a rich domain vocabulary. This rich vocabulary, along with strong phoneticinstruction, allows our students to both decode and comprehend what they read. Literatestudents make quality citizens. Quality citizens make for a more democraticsociety. Liberty elementary is on track with our mission.
At the high school, we're more thanenthusiastic about the way our eighthyear is finishing out. Liberty's sixth seniorclass is graduating in style, and they'veset the bar high in our sixth year with a fullhigh-school roster.
In addition to academically outpacing theirpeers at all other Colorado high schools,our seniors have certainly put LCHS onthe map. Yes, we've bragged much abouthow they earned the second-highestcomposite SAT score in the entire state -and why not?
Our seniors have been commended and celebrated in the media, in both chambers ofthe Colorado State General Assembly, in the city-council chamber, and in the PSDBoardroom.That achievement and attention, along with being rated by US News & World Report asone of the nation’s top high schools, has flung wide open the doors of opportunity for thesenior class, and for all LCHS students who follow. We've become a routine target fornearly every college recruiter covering the West.
Talk about superb young leaders;our seniors have built andestablished many new traditionsthat will define our institution andits students for many years tocome. The athletic programs arealso continuing to grow andmature, adding vibrancy to ouracademically rich environment.What's just as impressive is thefollowership at Liberty. As theseniors march off, onward andupward from Liberty, the juniorclass is stepping up in amarvelous way. Next year's House captains, sophomore representatives, appointedofficers, and school captains are installed, and they are already working on plans for thenext school year.
And let's not forget our junior-high
students. Rounding out their final years of theCore Knowledge Sequence has prepared themwell for high school. This year's 7th & 8thgraders proved to be a fun cohort making thekind of academic progress we expect to see atLiberty, while simultaneously maintaining somehallway spunk - right through to the end. Their road to maturity is an enthralling thing tobehold, and we can't wait to see how they leadthe high school over the next four and fiveyears.
As a parent-run school, Liberty's high expectations have pushed students and staffalike. This was a year of particularly hard work, and invention. It's hard to imagine itturning out much better.
On behalf of the faculty, staff andadministration, we offer our sincereand humble thanks to all Libertyparents. Your leadership,guidance, volunteerism, financialsupport, and prayers havecontributed mightily to what we'reconvinced is the best publiceducation Colorado has to offer.
To the eleven 8th graders movingon from Liberty next year, we wishyou a fond farewell. To allreturning Liberty students, we'realready looking forward to seeing you again on Monday morning, August 27th.
In the meantime, enjoy the summer break. You’ve earned it.
From Mr. Bob Schaffer, Headmaster
Dear Fellow Liberty Parents: Our school’sfaculty and staff have achieved aherculean feat in delivering yet anothersolid year of academic instruction to ourchildren. A high-quality school like LibertyCommon is an intricate institution with lotsof moving parts, lots of variables, andfrequent unplanned episodes. But thanksto a truly professional faculty, a strong andfocused curriculum, and a clear familycentered vision for community service,Liberty Common has consistentlyrepresented the bold revolution in publiceducation it was designed to be overtwenty years ago.
Your students were magnificent thisyear. They worked hard, matured nicely,and embraced the virtues and values of a
LCHS seniors lobbying a Colorado StateSenator last month on the exclusivebalcony just off the Senate Chamber.
truly noble community. I couldn’t be moreproud to work alongside all my colleaguesin the vital mission of educating LibertyCommon students. Thank you for beingdedicated partners in maintaining such amarvelous parental tradition of directingthe education and upbringing of yourchildren.
I’m writing here specifically to request everyone’s help in one more important way beforethe school year concludes. Thanks to Liberty’s substantial leadership in Colorado’scharter-school movement, we’ve banded together with other charter schools throughoutthe state to petition various political figures for favorable treatment of charterschools. For example, I’m happy to report we enjoyed some significant victories at theColorado State Capitol this year. Reflecting on the recently concluded state legislative session (adjourned two weeksago), it is clear charter schools did quite well. CLICK HERE for a rundown ofhighlights. We helped secure the largest increase in per-pupil funding in recenthistory. We secured $5.5 million for our charter-school brethren who are charted by thestate’s Charter Schools Institute (Liberty is not in that category, but their success mattersa lot to us). We were also advocates for over $4 million in new appropriations to theCharter School Capital Construction Fund. Liberty has worked hard to cultivate bipartisan political support at the State Capitol; andthis year, it really paid off. Now is a perfect time for Liberty families to directly expressapproval to legislators for their support of charter schools, and to encourage them tomaintain a positive orientation toward pro-charter issues. Through the Colorado Leagueof Charter Schools, we’ve created THIS EMAIL TEMPLATE to make sending a note tolegislators really easy. Please take a couple of minutes to share your thoughts anddescribe your support for prudent public policy providing more beneficial treatment ofcharter schools, and more equitable charter-school funding. Again, thank you for your parental leadership of our excellent school. Enjoy a summerfull of good books and high adventure; and let’s look forward to regrouping in August foran even stronger 2018-19 school year.
From Mr. Lovely, Principal
Leadership And ExtracurricularCelebration Lyceum. Thursday, May24th, 1:00PM-2:45PM. The Leadership andExtracurricular Lyceum Celebration willinclude House and Order leadershipawards and recognition of clubs and
competitive teams (Ocean Bowl, Robotics, Ambassadors, Key Club, etc.), Eagle Gameawards, Best Dressed awards, and all athletic awards including the junior-high Iron Eagleawards and the senior Male and Female Athletes of the Year. This is an early-dismissalday, as no 9th-hour clubs or study halls will be held. School for all students will end at2:45PM.
Attention Junior-High Students. NextThursday, May 24th, the junior high iscelebrating the End of the School Year with abang. We are having a Slip & Slide Party on theNorth East Green Field at the back of theColosseum from 3pm until 5pm. All junior highstudents in the 7th and 8th grade are invited tothis free event with lots of backyard gamesincluding a giant Jenga and Connect 4, inaddition to the traditional cornhole and laddertoss. We will also have a giant water slide, watersponges and sprayers. Food, drinks and snacks will be provided, music will be playing,and fun we will be having. The mandatory dress code is mandatory P.E. shorts andOrder t-shirt or Liberty t-shirt. We hope to see you there so we can wash the year away together.
Locker Cleanout Is This Friday. As in past years, please help fill the reusableresources bins by donating your materials instead of throwing them away. Studentleaders from the House System and Key Club along with other volunteers will be out inthe hallways to assist you. Look for the orange boxes throughout the week to get startedearly. The Ransom Corner will be cleared out this Friday as well. Please come and claimany missing items before they're donated to charity. Please see Mr. Kem if you haveany questions.
From Mrs. Campbell, CollegeCounselor
Junior Summer College Application Workshop For The Class Of 2019.The College Application Workshop is great opportunity to get a jump start on yourcollege applications. We will spend a day this summer before senior year begins to startyour college applications, scholarship list and college essays. College-admissionsrepresentatives will join us to review your college essay. Hope you can join us.CLICK HERE for more information and registration link.
College Fairs. Dates are already in place for this summer and fall. Plan to attend theSummer STEM college fair or some local college fairs in the fall. COLLEGE FAIR DATES
Congratulations To The Class Of 2018 and its members' post-graduation decisions.CLICK HERE for list of graduates and where they are attending.
Important Dates.June 3rd STEM Denver College Fair, CLICK HERE
AST Tip of the WeekOver the Break. With summer approaching, we have two tips. The first is to do thesummer assignments over the summer. Do not put those off until the first week of schoolnext fall. The second is to enjoy your summer. Take some time to rest, relax, andrecharge so that you are ready to work hard when you return in the fall.
For more tips, check out the AST Website: CLICK HERE
To see the 9th-Hour Schedule: CLICK HERE
To see the projects and assessments calendar: CLICK HERE
From Dan Knab, Athletic Director
This Week in Jr.-High School Sports:
Contact Jr. High Coaches Directly:Basketball - Contact Coach ArendCross Country - Contact Coach K. SchulteSoccer - Contact Coach ReevesTrack - Contact Coach Reeves or Coach WilcoxVolleyball - Contact Coach Krueger
The jr.-high girls' track team brought home the NPMLA championship banner this year,marking the first championship since joining the new league. Congratulations, Eagles!
Summer Athletics: Click HERE for summer athletic information. It will be updated ascoaches enter their summer activities.
This Week In High-School Sports:
Congratulations to Evan Acker, Jacob Doman, Jose Doman, Hunter Bellendir,Spencer Hicklin, Teagan Mayes, Hannah Lovely, Angelina Walton, Elsie Miller,Bella Miller, Elizabeth Martinez for competing at the state track meet last weekend.
New Cross Country Coach, Rory Schulte is hosting a preseason meeting today at 2:45p.m. (during 9th hour) in the Stoa at the High School. This meeting is for all rising high-school runners (8th - 11th) with any interest in running cross country in the fall. We willgo over the summer training program and I will introduce myself and the rest of thecoaching staff.
Get in Shape with IN-House Athletics.Matt Mosebar is Director of Operations with In-House Athletics and is an NSCA-Certified strength and conditioning personal trainer. He is available for personal trainingin the high- school gym this summer. If you are interested, contact Matt and let him knowwhat sport you are training for. He works with individuals and small groups. Contact Mattfor more information: (310) 254-0574 or [email protected].
Tennis/Golf/Swimming in High School.After thoroughly exploring the opportunity to add golf, swimming and tennis to our athleticdepartment, we have decided that next year is not the year to do so. The survey andemails were helpful in making this decision. There was not enough interest for the sportsto be sustainable at this time. Students wishing to participate in these sports are still ableto compete in these sports at their neighborhood school. This discussion will continueregarding future years.
Contact High-School Coaches Directly:Baseball - Coach BissellBasketball - Men's Basketball Coach Altergott; Women's Basketball Coach UkasickCross Country - Coach R. SchulteSoccer - Men and Women Coach SalehiTrack & Field - Coach MayesVolleyball - Coach Camp
Summer Athletics: Click HERE for summer athletic information. This site will be updatedas coaches enter their summer activities.
Gym BannersEver wonder how to get your business advertised in the high-school gym? ContactRebecca Finkel.
For jr.-high and high-school athletic score updates throughout the week, check outLiberty Common Athletic Booster 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 office. 5% goes back toLiberty Common. If we all made our cardswork together, think of the possibilities.
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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" classof that day:
“Rule No. 40. The Departure. Leaveon the day set for your going. Try toleave at a reasonable hour rather thanupset the family by a too late or tooearly hour. Be sure you pack all yourbelongings, and leave your room inorder.
"In homes where there is hired help, you may leave a small gift or piece of moneyfor the maid because of the extra work you have caused her. You can easily thankher for helping to make your stay pleasant.
"Thank your hostess sincerely and simply. “Mrs. Brand, this has been a veryhappy visit. I do appreciate your kindness in having me in your home.” Say good-bye to all the members of the family.
"Many thoughtless guests leave a home without even an after word of thanks tothe hostess. No hostess wishes to feel that her home has been used merely as aconvenient stopping-place. Unless you wish to be considered ill-bred, it isabsolutely necessary to write a letter to your hostess within a week after your visit.Do not gush or over-emphasize your enjoyment of the visit, but be frank andsincere in expressing your appreciation of the family’s hospitality.”
Alumni Update From Josh Pletcher nowattending Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware,Ohio
Mr. Josh Pletcher (LCHS ’17) is on a two-week trip to Tanzania as part of his Biologyof East Africa class, which includes visits to five different national parks in Tanzania:Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. He sent a seriesof pretty spectacular wildlife photos like this elephant at Tarangire National Park. Checkout more of Josh’s Tanzanian wildlife photos on the LCHS Facebook page by CLICKINGHERE.
Alumni Update From Brad Knab '14, Wade
Provaznik '14, And Ben Trout '14 GraduatingFrom Military Academies.
Brad Knab
Wade Provaznik
Ben Trout
Brad Knab (LCHS '14) graduates from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)on May 23, 2018. He was a squad member of both the Mighty Mach 1 and the Knights ofThirty (Dirty 30) during his four years. He graduates with a degree in BusinessManagement Systems. He will begin his pilot training at the end of July in Columbus,Mississippi. Brad is unsure what plane he wants to fly but can't wait to fly them all and getin the air.
C1C Michael B. KnabUSAFA Class of 2018
Nate Trout (LCHS '14) is graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering.In August, he will begin pilot training at the Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. Before reporting, he will be vacationing around the world for two months. Flight trainingwill take about a year-and-a-half to complete. "I am stoked!"
C1C Nate TroutUSAFA Class of 2018
On May 26th, Wade Provaznik (LCHS '14) will graduate from West Point with aBachelors of Science and commission into the Army as a Second Lieutenant and futureArmy aviator. About a month later, he will marry his best friend and fellow LCHS Alum,Anna Garcia (LCHS '14), surrounded by their families and closest friends. Shortlyfollowing their honeymoon, they will start the first chapter of their lives together in Boston,Massachusetts where Wade will pursue a Master’s in Technology and Policy at theMassachusetts Institute of Technology before heading to flight school in Fort Rucker,Alabama.
CDT Wade ProvaznikUSMA Class of 2018
LCHS Opportunity SocietyLCHS students and alumni are eager for job and career opportunities. Need a greatcandidate for your business’ next job opportunity? Please have it posted here to sharewith Colorado’s most dependable, and most intelligent students and graduates. Pleaseemail a position description to Mr. Bob Schaffer and we’ll promptly draw our students’attention to it.
CSU Global Business Academy. CSU is hosting its first annual Global Business
Academy this summer from July 8-20 for current freshman, sophomores, and juniors inhigh school. Students will experience company tours in Fort Collins and in Denver,interact with company executives, and attend sessions led by CSU faculty on topicsincluding entrepreneurship, cross cultural communication, negotiation, innovation,financial literacy, decision making, strengths based leadership, and more. CLICK HEREfor information. Thanks to fantastic corporate sponsorship's (Coca Cola, Liberty Global,Pivotal, Deloitte, KMG, JBS and Arrow Electronics), there are $1000, $2000, $3000, and$4000 scholarships available (full program cost is $4000). Call or email StephanieStaudacher or 970-491-7559 with questions and to request a scholarship application.
Nanny Needed. Attention Liberty alumni, LCHS seniors, or others who might be in themarket. An LCS elementary mom needs a nanny starting next school year. The workdayfor this job typically begins around 1:30PM and runs to around 5:00 or 6:00PM, Mondaysthrough Fridays. This mom also needs all-day summer care for Tuesdays andWednesdays. Contact Mrs. Iverson by CLICKING HERE, or calling (970) 420-1510.
Hire LCHSStudents/Grads WindowWashers. LCHS alumnus
Ben Trout (2016) started a small business washingwindows in the Fort Collins area. His company MountainView Window Washing LLC employs Liberty alumni andcurrent students with a mission to get them throughcollege debt free. Using advanced technology, hiscompany is one of the first in Fort Collins that can reachfive stories up with no ladders, squeegees, or soap. Thissaves a lot of time allowing the company to offer one ofthe most affordable prices on the market while stilloffering professional-level service. If you are looking tohave your windows washed this summer, and you want tosupport Liberty alumni, contact Ben Trout at (970)-581-2202.
Girls Genius Week. There are a few spots left in a Genius Week Summer ProgrammingCamp for Middle-School Girls sponsored by the CSU’s Computer Science Department.The camp runs from June 4th– 8th. Tuition is $200. Eligibility: Female students in 5th –8th grades. CLICK HERE for registration and information. Questions: CLICK HERE.
Summer Music And Art Camp. Off the Hook Arts camp provides low-cost musicperformance education for students while cultivating a love of the performing artsthrough a stellar array of public concerts and special events. CLICK HERE for moreinformation.
Summer Math at CSU. Join CSU June 18-22 for somemathematical exploration and discovery. Cost is $55and is due by June 1st. Space is limited. Need-basedscholarships are available. Contact Brady Tyburski forfurther questions.
Summer Job Opening. Schlotzsky’s is looking for help with food prep and variouscleaning tasks. They are looking for employees who are hard-working, reliable, able tokeep up with a fast-paced environment, have good customer-service skills and maintaina positive attitude. Must be willing to work some evenings and/or weekend shifts.Minimum age is 16 years old, and starting wage is $10.20/hr. Apply in person atSchlotzsky’s located at 4212 S College Ave (in the Hobby Lobby shopping center). Askfor Mary, and be sure to tell her that you attend Liberty Common High School.
Rigden Farm Job Opening. Rigden Farm Senior Living is currently looking for serversto work in its full-service dining room. Students interested in a server position, pleasecome by and fill out an application in person. Rigden Farm is located at 2350 Limon Dr,
Fort Collins (one block east of Drake and Timberline). Ridgen Farm is setting upinterviews and hiring the best 2-3 candidates as soon as possible. Full-time or part-timeavailability.
9th-11th Graders: BOLT Bioengineering Opportunities and LeadershipTraining. At CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver. Two sessions available. 4-daymedical technology training. Details and scholarship information CLICK HERE.
The Larimer County Workforce Center Summer Careers. The Larimer CountyWorkforce Center is hosting two separate days of career and business tours this summerfor 14-24 year olds. Each Career Road Trip tours local businesses for an opportunity tosee behind-the-scenes of emerging industries and careers. The tour dates areWednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 14. Career Road Trips are free and lunch willbe provided. June 6, 2018 tours include - Madwire Media, CSU Plant Sciences, Poudre Fire Authority,Morning Fresh Dairy, Advanced Animal Care, Neuworks Mechanical Inc., DowntownArtery, and MouCo Cheese June 14, 2018 tours include - VCA Veterinary Specialists, LPR Construction,Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM), DaVinci Sign, BudweiserEvents Center, Columbine Health Systems Space is limited so don't miss this opportunity. Visit larimerworkforce.org/roadtrip toregister for a seat.
STEM Summer Institutes. Check out some incredible STEM summer opportunities forelementary/middle-school students this summer in Ft. Collins. CLICK HERE. There arealso some great volunteer opportunities for high-school students. Application is opennow.
Summer STEM at CSU. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado StateUniversity is hosting several exciting week-long summer camps for middle- and high-school students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics). The camps are taught by CSU mechanical-engineering faculty who arepassionate about teaching. Four camps are available:
DIY Muscle Car ($499, 8th to 11th grade): Students will learn about mechanicaland electrical engineering by creating a car that they control with their muscles.Girls Academic Leadership Summer Camp ($299, 9th to 12th grade):Designed to introduce young women to exciting careers in STEM, participants ofour GALS camp will tour our world-class research facilities and meet the femalefaculty and graduate students who run them.Bioengineering Bootcamp ($499, 8th to 11th grade): Students learn aboutelectrical, mechanical, and biomedical engineering by building and programmingtheir own electrocardiogram from scratch.Matlab Mastery ($299, 12th grade): Gain a leg-up on your college career bylearning the basics of MATLAB. (Prerequisites: college-level calculus and physics).
For more information or to register, CLICK HERE. To ask questions, contact StephanieRosso at [email protected].
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. Jobduties include greeting guests, cleaning tables, pouring coffee, etc., and compensateswith meal allowances, and good pay ($6.75 plus tips). It’s a fun workplace. Trainingprovided. Please apply in person (“We want to meet you”) at 121 W. Monroe Dr., FortCollins, CO. Ask for Dave the owner.
Splash Pool Services. Students interested in summer jobs as lifeguards and/orswimming-lesson instructors can apply through the Splash Pool Services website. Thehiring process is underway. Don't delay; contact Splash today. CLICK HERE for moreinformation.
Summer Application Camp For Juniors. Want to get a jumpstart on your collegeapplications and essays? Come to the LCHS College Application Workshop on August16th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Space is limited so please check your summer calendarand sign up on the following link. Rising seniors will work on their college applications,have their college essays review by college-admissions counselor and learn aboutpotential scholarships they can apply for. Flyer for more information.
News Worth RepeatingMedication Reminder. Please remember to pick up anymedications or supplies your student may have in thehealth office by 10AM on Friday, May 25th (the last day ofschool), or the medications will be disposed of. You arealways welcome to pick them up anytime between 7:45AMand 3:30PM daily beforehand if your child will not beneeding them at school.
Sign Language Club. Have you always wanted to learnSign Language? Come to sign language club Fridaysduring 9th hour in The Euclid Room (157) to practice andlearn the alphabet, words, and phrases in American SignLanguage (ASL). High-school and junior-high school-students are welcome to attend.
Liberty Legacies Volume 3. Is there someone in your life that youthink deserves to have their legacy told? Ambassadors Club islooking for students to participate in next year's Liberty Legacies, abook with a collection of writings written to tell the stories of thoseyou wish to honor. Contact Elizabeth Rencher or AmbassadorsClub if you are interested.
Congratulations Class of 2018. Congratulations seniors on an incredible year ofcollege acceptances. As of May 1, many of you have made your decision for where youwill be attending next year. CLICK HERE for complete list of college acceptances anddecisions.
Testing info for juniors (and other interested students):ACT Academy now available . Free, online, personalized study plan for ACT testprep at CLICK HERE.Upcoming ACT dates. Register online at www.act.org. Test is $46 or $650 forACT w/Writing. Fee waivers available in Student Services for students who qualifyfor free/reduced lunch. Upcoming SAT dates. Register online at www.collegeboard.org. Test is $46 or$60 for SAT +Essay. Fee waivers available in Student Services for students whoqualify for free/reduced lunch. CLICK HERE for full list of test dates for SAT and ACT
Reading Corner. Summer is wonderful time for students and parents to researchcolleges, understand current admissions trends and topics. Here are a few articles thatmight be of interest:
Six College Planning Jobs for Parents
Six Myths of Choosing a MajorGetting a job or internship on your own speaks volumes about your character andwillingness to be your own person. CLICK HERE to view.Ivy League Acceptance Rates Variety of topics
Host An International Student. Thenon-profit Council for Educational TravelUSA (CETUSA) is looking for loving Libertyfamilies to host international students forthe coming school year. Will your familymake a dream come true for Sara, Laura,Simon, Jan or another CETUSA student? Laura from Spain is 15 years old and will
be entering 10th grade with an A- average and strong English skills. Laura is in the top10% of her class and speaks Spanish in addition to her native Catalan. She lives withboth parents and her younger brother. Laura's top interests are modern dance, singingin the choir, snow skiing, swimming and playing the flute, but she also enjoys badminton,cooking, drama/theater, movies photography, reading, all kinds of sports and theoutdoors. She hopes to study medicine and then become a criminologist. Laura looksforward to meeting you and says that when she has a new opportunity, she tries to learneverything she can from it. Sara from Spain turns 16 in September and will be entering 11th grade with an A-average, excellent English skills and four years of French. Sara's top interests are hiking,modern dance, movies, reading and snowboarding, but she also enjoys baseball,badminton, cheerleading, debate, fashion, painting, scouts, singing, volunteering andwriting. Sara lives with both parents and her younger sister. She loves animals,especially dogs. She describes herself as a good student with high expectations andsays, "I look forward to hearing from you and I can't wait to meet you." Simon from Sweden, who is half German, turns 16 this month and will be entering the10th grade and is in the top 10% of his class. He lives with his parents and older sisterand has two bunnies and five hens. He is willing to attend his host family's religiousservices on a weekly basis. Simon's top interests are badminton, computers and tech,scouts, snow skiing and traveling, but he also enjoys aerobics, aerospace, football,swimming and playing the guitar. He says that his trip to Florida in 2016 confirmed thathe really wants to go the the USA for an exchange year. Jan from Germany turns 16 in August and will be entering the 11th grade with highgrades and excellent English skills. His top interests are cooking, drawing, movies andmuseums, but he also enjoys climbing at a gym, being outdoors and playing cardgames. Jan hopes to be an historian and is interested in documentaries of the AmericanCivil War. Jan says that he is "very excited to learn more about your culture and to live asan American for ten months."
To learn more, contact Local Coordinator Jodee Loury soon at (970) 690-8424.
Another agency, ASSE International, is looking for host families for the followingstudents. Sista (17) Female from Germany – Sista enjoys sports, reading, shopping, volunteering,gymnastics, basketball, dancing, and walking her dog. She’s from a small town inGerman, has three younger brothers and a younger sister. “Sista loves hanging out withher family and especially loves her little brother. She also really enjoys spending timewith her friends they love having pajama parties!” Veronika (17) Female from Czech Republic – Veronika is an award-winning pianoplayer. She has a job taking care of horses. She enjoys dance club, hockey, music, andtraveling. She describes herself as introverted and shy with a mind that is open to theopinions of others. She is ready to help with anything and join in on adventures.
Sofia (16) Female from Spain – Sofia is involved in boxing, ballet, modern dance, judo,swimming, basketball, nature, and animals. She is also in the high-school choir and isteaching herself to play the piano. She says she could not go a week without reading orsinging. She loves music, even though she is not very good at it, she does it anyway.She likes to travel and go sightseeing. Alberto (16) Male from Spain – Alberto is into basketball, playing the bassoon, andlearning languages. He is from a small beautiful town in the northwest of Spain. He liveswith his parents, sister and his cat. They like to spend time together and he says theyare the most important thing in life to him. He ran in a national cross-country runningchampionship which he describes as unforgettable. He trains four days a week with histeammates and a trainer and 2 days on his own. He would really like to continue with hissport in the USA. If interested in any of these ASSE International students, please contact MargotHoffman at (719)359-0006 or [email protected].
Registration Open for LCHS Summer Academic Opportunities (7th-12th grade).Many students and families are already making plans for the summer. LCHS instructorsoffer a variety of outstanding academic programs throughout the summermonths. Participating in a Liberty Common summer academic program is a great choiceto remediate or enrich your child's academic skills and knowledge in a multitude of areas.
LCHS (7-12) offers English, math, and foreign-language-review courses, as well asopportunities for students enrolling in grades 8 through 12 to meet some junior-high orhigh-school course requirements.
The following academic programs and courses are available during the summer of2018. All grade levels indicated are for the 2018-2019 school year.
Summer Programs/Classes:- English Grammar (7-12th grade), Mr. Dybzinski - English Diverse Skills (7th-12th grade), Mr. Dybzinski - Math Review (7th-12th grade), Mrs. Salehi - Latin Review (7th-12th grade), Mr. Kem - Spanish Review (7-12th grade), Mrs. Deitrick - Composition 1 (8-9th grade), Mr. Hultin - US Government (9-12th grade, for high school credit), Mr. Norris - Personal Finance (11th-12th grade, for high school credit), Dr. Robinson
Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited and seats will fill upquickly. Course descriptions, dates, and detailed registration information are available in thecurriculum guide and on the registration/payment website.CLICK HERE for the Summer Academic Opportunities Curriculum Guide.CLICK HERE for the *Efunds Registration and Payment website.*All registration and payments must be made through Efunds. We cannot accept cash orcheck. All summer programs and courses are operated and organized by the individual facultymember. All questions and concerns regarding course content, logistics, and attendanceshould be sent to the faculty member directly. Questions regarding registration and payment should be directed to Sandy Stoltzfus,LCS Assistant Principal and Summer School Coordinator (K-12).
Beat The Summer Slide. One-on-One Tutoring with Mrs.Natalie Scarlett.Who: Any student from any school or level is eligible.
Whether working on the summer reading, brushing up ongrammar and mechanics, or writing scholarship essays andprepping for the SAT, Mrs. Scarlett can help. The lesson'scontent will be customized to fit the student’s specific needs.Why: To combat summer slide, to keep the student engagedfor a few hours a week in intellectual exercise, to hone writingskills without the pressure of deadline and grades, to catchup to grade level in a particular area, to receive a customizedlearning experience from a trusted teacher: there are somany reasons!Where: We'd meet at the public library in a private study
room with a white board and table. Mrs. Scarlett would provide all other materials.When: We'd meet at a time, preferably on a weekday, that works for everyone involved.We'd meet for one or two hours at a time. How Often: We'd meet once or twice a week, depending on availability and need. What: I'd work with your child to make a customized lesson plan for the summer. We'd setgoals in reading, writing, grammar, mechanics, or any other area in need ofimprovement. We can choose to include some take home work in this lesson plan or justfocus on what we can get down in a one or two-hour session. Each session we'll add tothe progress report for the summer. Email: [email protected] if interested and we’ll set up a time to meet anddiscuss terms.If your student would benefit from a classroom environment, look into Mr. Dybzinski'ssummer school programs too.
Summer Theater Update. Mrs. Grandprey, Ms.Jaeger, and Mrs. Clemens, LCS teachers, will berunning a week-long intensive theater camp, June 4-8th.for incoming 7th-12th graders. Attendees will work from8:30-12:30 on acting techniques and singing, and puttogether some songs and one-acts. From 1-2pm eachday, a master class, with guest actors or fun activities isscheduled. On Friday, June 8th., we will have a MusicalRevue performance for parents and friends, and conclude the week with a cast party.Cost to attend the camp is $100. Click Here to register.
Volunteering At LCHS. If you are interested in volunteering at LCHS for anyextracurricular activities or special events, (Spring Gala, Graduation, TeacherAppreciation Week, etc.) or assisting a staff member on a regular basis and have notpreviously registered as a volunteer, CLICK HERE to register. If you are already aregistered volunteer in the Liberty Common School Volunteer System, please CLICKHERE to login to the system and update your volunteer record.
Upcoming TripsSpring Break 2019- PerúMrs. Deitrick is leading an 11-day trip toPerú during spring break 2019 and youare all invited to come. Perú is a country inSouth America known for its naturalbeauty and for its rich indigenous culture.Perú is a must-visit country. Email Mrs.Deitrick, for more information.
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