Parent Patriot Post

Dear Liberty Point Elementary Families,

I hope this message finds you well. As we continue our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe and efficient arrival experience for all students, we would like to share updates to our morning carpool procedures. These adjustments are designed to increase safety, improve traffic flow, and support a smooth start to each school day.

Beginning immediately, families will have the following options for morning drop-off:

1. Park and Walk Students to the Crossing Area Near the Flag Pole

Parents who prefer to walk their children to the building may park in designated parking spaces and walk students to the adult stationed at the crossing area. For everyone’s safety, please do not allow students to walk through the parking lot unattended.

2. Utilize Bus Transportation

Riding the school bus remains one of the safest and most efficient ways for students to arrive at school. Families are encouraged to use bus transportation whenever possible.

3. Drop Off at the Front Entrance

Parents may continue to use the front entrance carpool lane for student drop-off. To keep the line moving safely, please ensure your child is ready to exit the car when you reach the drop-off point.

Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe environment for all students. Your partnership helps us create a smooth and positive start to every school day.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office at 470-254-3510.

Warm regards,

Tanisha L. Lewis
Principal, Liberty Point Elementary School

The Georgia Alternate Assessment 2.0 (GAA 2.0) is designed to ensure that students with significant cognitive disabilities are provided access to the state academic content standards and given the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of the knowledge, concepts, and skills inherent in the standards. Grades 3–5 will be assessed in English Language Arts and Mathematics. 5th grade scholars will also be assessed in Science.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A safe bus ride is the best way to start and end the school day. Because our drivers' primary focus is on the road, transportation implements a structured approach to managing student behavior to ensure everyone stays safe. If you have any additional questions or concerns, then please reach out to South Transportation @470-254-6060 and if they don't respond, then please contact the supervisor, Ms. Marshall @470-254-6062. Thanks

Here are the standard steps our drivers take to maintain a positive environment:

• Setting Clear Expectations: At the start of the year, drivers establish "Bus Rules" (such as staying seated and using inside voices) so every student knows what is expected.
• Verbal Reminders: For minor disruptions, drivers will give a calm, direct verbal prompt to help the student get back on track.
• Assigned Seating: If a student or group continues to struggle with behavior, the driver may assign specific seats to reduce distractions and peer conflict.
• Driver-Student Check-ins: Drivers often speak privately with students when the bus is parked to understand any issues and reinforce expectations without an audience.
• Parent Check-Ins: Drivers should contact you when the undesired behavior continues
• Formal Reporting: If behaviors become a safety concern or remain persistent, the driver will submit a conduct report to the school administration for further follow-up.

We appreciate you taking a moment to review these steps with your child. When we work together, we ensure that every student arrives at school ready to learn.

Liberty Point Elementary was proudly represented at the Social Studies Fair by our very own Scarlett Hickson. She did an outstanding job!

Scarlett earned 2nd place in the Social Studies Fair. Because of her impressive achievement, she will now advance to represent Liberty Point at the State Social Studies Fair!

MARCH

March 16th-Professional Development Day- {No School)

As we quickly move through our second semester, I believe our scholars have what it takes to be amongst the best and brightest of the Fulton County Schools, and maybe even the world; however, we need them to be able to do even BETTER! Help them to understand kindness over the break by reminding them the importance of treating others the way they wish to be treated: with respect, kindness and compassion. Join me in helping them understand that they don't have to be friends with everyone but they should be friendly towards everyone, especially if they want people to be friendly to them. Keeping our hands to ourselves and keeping our words kind to one another goes a long way in helping to create an inclusive environment where all can learn and be the BEST version of themselves. Remember that their best can't be achieved without a little assistance from our parents and guardians. GO PATRIOTS!!

We are proud to have our partnership with Chris180, one of the area's premiere mental health, child welfare and family service organizations, in empowering families and helping children overcome difficulties they may face. If you feel that your child may benefit from a deeper therapeutic interaction, please contact me for more information regarding their services for our scholars.

The Counselling Dept. and the Attendance Team would like to remind you the importance of having an exemplary attendance record. Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. We start school at 7:40am each and every school day and scholars can be dropped off as early as 7:10am. Start building the habit of arriving every day on time so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Eventually good attendance will be a skill that will help them succeed in high school, college, and beyond.

Clicking here will take you to my webpage, which provides information about the counseling services at Liberty Point Elementary, as well as some resources you can use at home. Please check the webpage often as it is updated periodically to include new resources and information gathered throughout the school year.

If you would like to contact me, please feel free to send an email or call me directly at (470)254-9657.

"Here Comes The Bus App" is a free, easy-to-use website and app that enables you to see the location of your child’s school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or personal computer. This way, you know when the bus is near your stop, so you can send your child out at just the right time. No more worrying about whether your child has missed the bus! If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's assigned bus or bus stop, please contact FCS Transportation Department at 470-254-6060 OR contact our supervisor:

Cheowana Henderson, Supervisor
Hendersonc1@fultonschools.org

Charisse Weigner, Special Needs Supervisor
weignerc@fultonschools.org

• The app will request a school code, which is 87428
• How do you access your student's student ID number? Parents may access their child's student ID number from the parent portal in Infinite Campus.
  
• If you add your child and the bus number or bus stop is incorrect, please contact our supervisor, Ms. Henderson
• If you add your child and their is no bus route displayed, please contact our supervisor, Ms. Henderson.

The Infinite Campus portals - provides access to information for all enrolled students in their household. Information includes grades, attendance, assignments, transportation and school announcements.

In addition to your teacher's weekly newsletters, our outstanding instructional coaches will send out weekly strategies for your to work on with your children at home. We hope you find these informational and supportive!

If you need additional ideas or supports, you can reach out the following personnel.

• Mr. Glover- K-2 Math Support at his email address: maddoxk@fultonschools.org
• Ms. Griggs- 3-5 Math Support at her email address: griggsf@fultonschools.org
• Ms. White- K-2 Literacy Support at her email address: whiteer@fultonschools.org
• Ms. Hodges- 3-5 Literacy Support at her email address: hodgesk@fultonschools.org

• See It. Hear It. And Report It Every Time

  If you SEE or HEAR anything about school threats, weapons, violence, bullying, drugs, self-harm, or have other school safety suspicions or concerns, REPORT it EVERY time anonymously using the SHARE TIP LINE..

Report any safety concerns to Ms. Lewis at LewisTL@fultonschools.org

Is your child too sick for school?

In order to help keep our scholars healthy, we are asking all families to monitor any signs of illness in their children. In the document below, you will find several common childhood illness, symptoms, and guidance how to treat.

Al always, it is important that we ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors in Fulton County Schools by continuing to report positive reports.

At this time we are asking that parents/guardians of FCS students submit a COVID-19 Report ONLY if your student fits into one or more of the following categories:

a) Has tested Positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days
b) Currently waiting for the results of a test for COVID-19

If your student fits into one or more of the above categories, please begin the form by clicking https://fultonschools.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hWlX46FNk8pNlz

Email: lewistl@fultonschools.org
Website: fultonschools.org/libertypointes
Location: 9000 Highpoint Rd, Union City, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-3510 Cell: 404-884-4870