We hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with excitement as we embark on the new 2023/2024 academic school year. We want to welcome both our new and returning families for a fantastic year of learning and growth. Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. Together, we will make this school year a memorable and successful one. Each month, through this newsletter, we will be sharing the joys of learning, celebrate achievements, and informing you of upcoming events at Liberty-Curtin Elementary.

Sept 4 - Labor Day - No School

Sept 5 - Student PBIS Kickoff Assembly - 1:00

Sept 11 - Grandparents' Day (more info to come)

Sept 11 - LC Project Public Meeting at Liberty-Curtin Cafeteria - 6:00pm

Sept 12 - PTO Meeting @ Liberty-Curtin Library - 6:00pm

Sept 14 - Reading Under the Lights - 6:00 - CMHS - Don Malinak Stadium

Sept 21 - Homecoming Parade - Downtown Lock Haven - 6 pm. Pep Rally to follow at LHU East Gym

Sept 29 - Student Monthly PBIS Reward Day

This meeting will be dedicated to presenting information and updates regarding the Liberty-Curtin new school building project. Attending this meeting is crucial, as it allows families to stay informed, actively engage in decision-making, and show their unwavering support for this project. We hope you can join us for this very important meeting.

Please be sure to sign up for Bloomz, our messaging app, so you don't miss any important information from your child's school or teachers.

Stay informed about:

• School events and activities
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Important deadlines and assignments
• Emergency alerts and school closures

All elementary schools within the district are Title I schoolwide schools and receive Title I federal funds to support the positions of Interventionist and Title I Associates. We determine how to use the funding to staff our buildings based on family input and our school data. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Title I team, please reach out to your building Interventionist or principal. Our Policy 917/918 meetings are a great place to start, because we always review our School Improvement plans and the most updated school data during those meetings.

At all school levels, we use Title IV federal funds to purchase incentives for PBIS (our positive school-wide behavior supports) rewards, and we emphasize the goal of following school rules in all schools.

Required documents for families:

Right to Request Qualifications of Teachers (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us .

Note: If your child is taught for four or more weeks by a teacher who is instructing in a content area for which they are not currently certified, the district must notify you. Four-week notification letters will be added here if that becomes necessary.

Non-Discrimination Statement (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us.

Title I District Parent Policy - Policy 918

Coaching Newsletter for Families - How We Teach Reading

Title I Complaint Procedure

School Improvement Plan

#KeystoneCares invites you to bring a blanket and your favorite book to Don Malinak's Stadium on 9/14/23. Every student will receive a snack and a FREE book of their choice! We hope to see you there!

KCSD is making attendance a priority!

Attending school regularly is essential to students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Help Liberty-Curtin Elementary school reach it's attendance goal of 90% regular attendance rate!

Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early

Wildcats on the Prowl: AttendanceMatters Now!

If you are concerned about a student for any reason, you can make a SAP referral. The SAP referral can potentially lead to any needed services and/or supports the student may need to be successful.

Click on the picture to make a referral!

If your family speaks a language other than English, the district has access to translators and interpreters that can accompany you in meetings with teachers and school members. If you would like to be connected with a translator or interpreter please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school guidance counselor. The accessibility features in the top right corner of this Smore allow you to translate this page.

School Counselors are able to assist your child in 3 main areas: Social/Emotional Development, College/Career Readiness, and Academics.

Some activities provided may be:

• 1:1 Counseling

• Group Counseling

• Classroom Guidance on Interpersonal Skills

• (i.e. being a good friend, showing empathy, etc)

• Academic Achievement Strategies

• Career Awareness and Interest Inventories

To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please contact:

Bonnie Owens: School Counselor, Liberty-Curtin Elementary

Phone: 570-893-4900 x2521

Email: bowens@kcsd.k12.pa.us

Keystone Central School District has School Resource Officers throughout our district for safety and security.

Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School

Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary

Officer Luke Motter - Central Mountain Middle School

Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer

Officer Todd Brian - District-wide

Did you know the Keystone Central School District offers a full cyber program to students K-12?

Please use the following link to read the upcoming events and information for August and September.

https://www.smore.com/zetq3

All students in grades K-8 will be participating in our upcoming district assessments which will be administered between September 20-27th. Students in K-2 will be tested using the Acadience assessment and students in grades 3-8 will be tested using NWEA MAP assessment. These assessments are administer in the Fall, Winter and Spring and will provide you as well as their teacher valuable information on academic growth. To learn more about our assessment please click the links below.

Spring 2023 PSSA and Keystone parent reports will arrive at the district around September 15th. Letters will then be sent home to parents as soon as possible.

NWEA Family Toolkit

NWEA FAQ

About Acadience

Need to take the SAT, Click here for upcoming dates and registration

Many questions can arise concerning your child's laptop, internet access, busing information or maybe you'd like to volunteer in your child's school. These links below can help you get answers or point you in the direction of who to speak to.

Brett Umbenhouer, Principal, (570) 893-4900 ext. 2502

Wendy Zimmerman, Secretary, 570) 893-4900 ext. 2501