LIS Weekly
A Message from Mrs. Hardwicke
Hello Students and Families,
As we move closer to Thanksgiving Break, we are finding more and more opportunities to reflect on what we are thankful and grateful for. Personally, I am very grateful to be a part of Liberty Intermediate School. In such a short amount of time, I have created so many strong connections with our students, parents, and staff members. It truly feels like we are a family, there to support each other, laugh with each other, celebrate together, and build each other up when we are having a hard day. The staff members at LIS are some of the hardest working educators that I have seen and they are making a difference every day. They care about their students and want to help them learn as much as they can.
We would love to hear from our valued families about what you are grateful for at Liberty Intermediate School. Please take a brief moment to express your gratitude to our amazing staff using the link below. Your words of appreciation make a great impact on our staff members and will be shared with them next week.
Have a wonderful week,
Mrs. Hardwicke
Liberty Intermediate School is again sponsoring its annual anonymous Christmas for Teens Program. We would like to lend a hand in making your child’s holiday a happier one if you are in need. If you are interested in participating this year, please fill out the form that is linked below, by Friday December 1st. If you are having technology issues you can also fill out a form at the LIS main office no later than Friday, December 1st. Forms are to be filled out by a parent/guardian. We thank you in advance for helping us to keep ALL of our students unaware of this program, and their information will stay confidential.
The LIS staff will do our best to accommodate the needs of the students, but we can not guarantee items. We are only able to provide assistance to LIS students; however, there are other community organizations for all age groups that we may be able to help you contact. If you have more than one student at LIS, please fill out a separate wish list for each student.
You can also request a Christmas Food Basket from our canned food drive using the same form.
Online Form (fill out a separate form for each LIS student)
Mr. Weller
Mr. Weller is an Exceptional Learning Instructional Assistant. This is his second year working at LIS. He loves spending his days working with the students in his classes. We are so thankful that he is a part of our staff. Thank you for everything you do for us at LIS.
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Book: Eragon
Favorite Board Game: Euchre
Favorite Hobbies: Coaching Soccer and playing basketball
An interesting fact about Mr. Weller is that he works in the same school as his mom, Mrs. Weller.
As we approach the winter season, please review the procedures for school closings and/or delays that may occur due to inclement weather. The decision to close school and engage in a virtual-synchronous eLearning day (see below) or alter the school day is made after collaborating with multiple district personnel, local, state departments and agencies, including: law enforcement, national weather service, highway/street departments, and transportation. In addition, other Porter County school districts are consulted due to partnerships that impact special education and career-technical education students.
Decisions about school delays due to inclement weather will be made as early as possible. In some instances, a school cancellation may follow a two-hour delay. In the event of a two-hour delay followed by a cancellation, we will do our best to make the decision to cancel school before 9:00 a.m. Delay or cancellation information will be delivered through the Skylert notification system. These notifications are based on the contact information provided in the General category within your Skylert notification system. Please review and update (if necessary) your contact information to receive these notifications. School closing/delay information will also be posted on the DSC website (www.duneland.k12.in.us) and sent to the following media outlets:
Radio: WAKE 1500 AM; Indiana 105.5 FM; WEFM 95.9 FM; WDSO 88.3 FM; WGN Radio 720; WBBM Newsradio 780
Local TV Channels: 2, 5, 7, 9, 32
Websites: www.cancellations.com; www.emergencyclosingcenter.com
The following options will be considered during weather emergencies:
Option 1: Start of the school day will be delayed 2-hours. Delayed start times are:
Elementary - 10:00 a.m.
Intermediate - 10:15 a.m.
Middle School - 9:50 a.m.
High School - 9:40 a.m.
Option 2: Students will not report to school; students will participate in an unplanned inclement weather eLearning day (virtual-synchronous-see Guidelines for Students)
Students will take part in Google Meet sessions with their teachers to receive face to face instruction. Teachers will post schedules by 9:00 A.M. Please click on the link above for more information.
Option 3: Schools will dismiss early
Important Dates
November 14 - Mr. Young's Class Field Trip to Challenger Learning Center
November 16 - Kona Ice *Changed to Thursday due to weather.
November 21, 22 - Porter County Recycling Presentation for 5th Grade - Garbology
November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break
December 8 - Kona Ice
December 19 - Band and Orchestra Holiday Concert
December 22 - End of the 2nd Grading Period
Canvas Parent Observer Account
This year, your child will be using Canvas to access materials for their classes and submit assignments. We are asking ALL parents to please sign up as a Parent Observer in Canvas. Parent Observers can link their Canvas account to their student's account so they can see assignment dues dates, announcements, their student's grades, and other limited course content. There is an app that you can download on your phone to get quick access to Canvas.
This corporation link can help you get started.
DuneNews
You can access the most current issue of the DuneNews by clicking here.
LIBERTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
School Website: https://www.duneland.k12.in.us/Domain/13
Address: 50 W. 900 N. Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: 219-983-3690
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