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August 15, 2019 Liberty E-News

Erin Armstrong
In this issue of Enews:
- Last Day for RSVP - Registration Student Verification Process is Required for the 2019-2020 School Year
- Fall Sports Information - Athletic Registration
- Fall Sports Info Night - Tue, Sept 3 6:30 pm -
  
  Mandatory for Fall Student Athletes to Attend
- Patriot Crew Orientation for New Students - September 3
- Textbook and Library Fines
- New Attendance Email
- Student Parking and Off Campus Lunch
- School Planners
- Summer Office Hours
- 2019-2020 School Calendars
- From the District
  
  Free and Reduced Lunch
  Highly Capable Program Referral Window is Open
- Liberty High Booster Club
Back to School Online Verification (Registration), RSVP

Every LHS family, including those that registered via the New Student Online Enrollment process for this fall prior to August 7th, are required to go online and confirm each of their student’s enrollment for the upcoming school year. Completion of the RSVP process is required for our building to confirm and finalize course availability, staffing and student class schedules. The District website provides a tutorial for the online verification process as well as a link to begin the process.

This process is also required for full-time Running Start Students. Full-time Running Start Students are Liberty High School students and should select “Yes” when asked if their student will return.

If your student will NOT be returning to LHS, please notify Shelly Russell at (425) 837-4853 or russells@issaquah.wednet.edu.

100% participation is required. Thank you!

LHS Fall Sports Registration 2019-20

Weekdays August 12 – 23, 8am - Noon

Please visit Liberty’s Athletics webpage to register for Fall Sports: https://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/libertyhs/student-life/athletics/registration

In order to begin the ONLINE process you will need the PARENT'S Family Access Login & Password, NOT THE STUDENT'S. (Parent/Guardian 1 or 2 of Family 1) If you are unable to log in or you do not know your login information you may obtain it by:
1. Logging into Family Access and selecting "Forgot Password". As long as there is a valid parent email address on file, reset instructions will be emailed to you. If you reset your password BEFORE 6:00pm, you will be able to log in with the new password the day after reset. If you reset your password AFTER 6:00pm, you will be able to log in with the new password two days after reset. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. –OR-
2. Presenting identification to the Counseling Office during open hours. Upon verification, further instructions will be provided to you.
Fall Sports Info Night

Tuesday, Sept 3 - 6:30 pm

Fall Sports Info Night will be held in Landback Auditorium with individual coaches’ meetings to follow. This meeting is MANDATORY for all fall athletes and parents are expected to attend.

Patriot Crew Orientation for New Students - September 3

If your incoming student is getting ready for their first year with us (freshmen and non-freshmen alike), it isn't too late to join us for the Patriot Crew Orientation on Tuesday, September 3rd from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Patriot Crew is a high-school transition program that welcomes freshmen AND new students to Liberty.  Patriot Crew Leaders are trained juniors and seniors who guide students to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate success at Liberty High School.

We have ‘Linked’ every incoming student with a PC Leader and are counting on each incoming student’s attendance. Please indicate your students attendance by completing the attached Google Doc. Thank you!

RSVP FOR ORIENTATION: https://forms.gle/VYYTG88z5e6ukMNW6

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Liberty Activity Coordinator, Michelle Munson at munsonm@issaquah.wednet.edu for additional information.



Textbook and Library Fines – Please Return Materials ASAP to Remove Fines

If you notice on that your student has a fine on their account for a textbook, library book, or another school material (ex. graphing calculator), please encourage your student to return that item to the school as quickly as possible so that the fine can be removed. Items can be returned to the main office during summer office hours and the textbook room when the school year begins. If you have questions about library fines, please contact our librarian, JoAnn Olsson. If you have questions about textbook or other school material fines, please contact our Assistant Principal, Erin Armstrong. We want to ensure that we have plenty of books available for students as they start their new classes in September, so thank you for returning items at your earliest convenience.

New Attendance E-Mail

Liberty has a new attendance e-mail Lhsattendance@issaquah.wednet.edu

The attendance line (425) 837-4810 remains the same.

Please remember to email or call each day your student is absent. Please include the student's name and grade, date of absence and reason for absence, your name and phone number.

Student Parking and Off Campus Lunch

Parking Lottery: Once again parking permits will be distributed through a lottery system. To enter the lottery you must fill out the parking form completely including signatures from the student and a parent stating you understand the rules and regulations, pay for it ($140 for the year or $70 per semester) and must have no outstanding fines. Seniors will be given first consideration followed by Juniors and then Sophomores if any spaces are still available.

Mr. Kinsley will be in the main hallway taking registrations on Tuesday August 27th , Friday August 30th and Tuesday September 3rd from 8:00am - 12:00pm. Registrations will also be taken the first 3 days of school before school and during lunches in the commons. The lottery will take place after school on Friday September 6th. Then on Monday September 9th and Tuesday September 10th Mr. Kinsley will be in the commons handing out permits before school and during lunches. Any students who are not selected in the parking lottery will be given a full refund. Please do not mail in or drop off forms with anyone other than Mr. Kinsley.

Off Campus Lunch: Liberty High School is considered to be a CLOSED CAMPUS. Students are not to leave school grounds during the day unless they are dismissed for a portion of the school day by written permission, verified parent telephone call to the attendance office (425-837-4810), or special administrative approval.

A number of students have requested the opportunity to leave campus during the lunch hour. Students must be in grade 11 or 12 ONLY, no exceptions. Follow this link for policies and the lunch release form to be filled out by parent/guardian.

LHS School Planners

We encourage all students, especially freshman, to purchase School Planners. They are available for purchase for $3 through September 2nd  online or in person from our ASB bookkeeper. For those who purchased a school planner - they will be available for pick-up from the ASB Bookkeeper beginning September 3rd.

Summer Office Hours

Beginning Wednesday, August 7

Offices open 8:00 am - Noon with the following exceptions:
- Bookkeeper and Sports Registration open Thursday, August 12
- Attendance Office is CLOSED August 7, 8, 9, and 16
- Counseling Office CLOSED August 14
- Bookkeeper Office is CLOSED August 22
- All Offices are CLOSED August 28 & 29 for meetings
Regular Office Hours begin on September 4th
- 7:30 am - 3:15 pm M, T, Th, F and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Wednesdays
2019-2020 School Calendars

Our A/B calendar for next year is posted on our website here

Liberty High School 2019-2020 bell schedule is posted on our website here

Access District Calendars here

From the Issaquah School District

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Now Available for 2019-2020 School Year

If your family requires financial assistance with school meals and you would like to apply for free or reduced-price lunches please click the following link to fill out an online application: https://issaquah.strataapps.com. For additional information on the application process, please click here to visit the ISD website.
The Highly Capable Program Referral Window is Open September 1^st through September 15^th

Referrals of students to determine possible eligibility for the Highly Capable Program will be accepted online beginning September 1 through September 15.

*Please note, all kindergarten students will be screened this fall to determine eligibility for further testing for possible selection into the Highly Capable program.

The District’s referral procedure may include screening procedures as allowed by state statute. Please go to the Highly Capable website for further information and to access the online referral questionnaire and referral form. Individuals making a referral must use the District provided online referral form. The following exceptions will apply:

Referrals will not be accepted for students who were tested for the Highly Capable Program in the previous school year.
Referrals for second grade students will not be accepted as testing for these students will occur mid-year.
Referrals for students new to the district who enroll after September 15 will be accepted for ten (10) school days from the enrollment date.
Students new to the district enrolling after the Highly Capable fall testing window who meet the screening criteria will be assessed prior to the beginning of the next school year.

Students may be referred by individuals including teachers, other staff, parents, and members of the community.
Liberty High Booster Club

The Liberty High Booster Club is here to support our teams and clubs at Liberty High School with funding for extracurricular activities that can’t be filled by the district, ASB or PTSA. We cannot do this without your support. You can provide support in several ways. Please consider becoming a member of the organization by making a donation at www.libertyhighboosters.org (go to the donate button on the left). You can also get involved with the club in many different ways. Be on the lookout for communications about our meetings and club sponsored activities.

We are specifically in need of a few individuals to join the team that is running our concession stands for this year. The booster club generates a large portion of our funding through our concessions stands so this is a vital function of the club. If you are interested please send a note to libertyhighbooster1@gmail.com.

Thanks for your support of the club and let’s all make this year a great school year for the students at Liberty High School. Go Patriots!
- 15 Aug 2019

Washington State 2018 Healthy Youth Survey

Our district is participating in the Washington State 2018 Healthy Youth Survey during Fall 2018.

The Healthy Youth survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, risk and protective factors, access to school-based services, and sexual behaviors, abuse and orientation. Survey results are used by schools, communities and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks.

Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous.

Please read the Parent and Student Notification Letter for more information about the Healthy Youth Survey.

Contact Mrs. Armstrong if you have any questions.

Liberty High

August 15, 2019 Liberty E-News

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