Liberty Grove News

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Tutoring starts this week! Your child's teacher should have reached out to you if your child is going to stay for tutoring. We will do dismissal the same as regular dismissal- only 1 line. ALL PARENTS WILL PULL THROUGH THE ORANGE TAG LINE! Please have your dismissal cards ready. We will dismiss promptly at 4:20. We need all students picked up by 4:30!

Lauren Jeffries

ljeffries@garlandisd.net

Parents:

It is essential for you to pick your child(ren) up on time. We understand that there are times that things happen but picking up beyond 4:00 is not acceptable. Our staff has meetings as well as other family obligations to attend following the work day. When you are late, it holds everyone up from doing what they need to do. Please be mindful of this.

Dismissal will begin at 3:30 for the duration of the school year! Thank you for being patient as students learn the routines and procedures! Our goal everyday is a 3:45 end time for dismissal!

Please make sure that you are staying in your car and going through the car rider pickup. We need to keep the front clear for special situations, buses and daycare. Please review the following guidelines:

1) student transportation changes are accepted up to 2:00. If you have changes, the office AND teacher must be notified.
2) you MUST have your ID to pick up any child. Even if you have been to the school before. You will be required to have an ID to pick up a child from the office.
3) you MUST have a car tag to go through the car line. If you do not, you will proceed to the front office and get a new card. You will be required to wait until 3:50/3:55 when dismissal has ended to get your child.
4) no students will be called to the office during dismissal. You will have to wait for late pickup.
5). no students will be dismissed after 3:00 PM. If you are not at the school before 3 PM, you will be required to proceed through the dismissal line.

We also want to continue to remind you of the importance of your child being at school everyday! For the month of September, students that have perfect attendance will be put in a drawing for FREE gift cards or even a tablet! We will also do dress up days through the month of September!

Garland ISD has selected our campus to pilot an indoor air quality program with a company called Protect|ED. You have likely seen these Novaerus units in your classrooms. The goal is to improve the air quality on our campuses, support overall health and well-being, improve student/teacher productivity, and reduce absenteeism.

This proactive measure will reduce airborne contaminants, including pollen that causes allergies and asthma attacks, and neutralize viruses that cause the flu and other seasonal illnesses. The machine has electrostatic coils called NanoStike Technology that filter air through the top and bottom, killing the germs and blowing back out clean air. Unlike other air purifiers, it doesn't use the traditional filter, meaning there is no monthly recurring cost. Our custodian team will maintain the units monthly.

If you’re interested in learning more about Indoor Air Quality, and the unit, visit www.CleanAirInSchools.com

Class Dojo is essential. It is the one-stop-shop to stay current with what is going on in your child's classroom and at Liberty Grove! Please be on the lookout for the invite from your child's teacher. Thanks for all that you do!

9/9: Happy Monday! Tutoring starts today! Please be ON TIME to pick up your child- we will begin TUTORING dismissal at 4:20

9/10:

9/11: Tutoring today! Wear NEON because your future is BRIGHT! Hearing and vision screening today

9/12:: Wear college shirts and jeans! Hearing and vision screening today!

9/13: Wear spirit shirts and jeans today! Hearing and vision screening today!

School pics are coming October 9!

“I am excited to be here as your school counselor and look forward to getting to know each of our students and families. Please check out my Virtual Office for information, resources, a virtual calming room, referral links, and even a fun back to school read aloud. There is also a link for my Counseling Needs Assessment to help me plan lessons with your students.

Upcoming Weeks/Month:

• Suicide Prevention Month (Known as Self Care is Empowerment for our Elementary students) September 1st – 30th: This month students will learn about how to keep themselves safe and happy and how to reach out to others when they or a classmate looks like they could use a friend. This includes the Start with Hello campaign to teach students to reach out to those that look lonely and say “Hello!” See flier for self-care activities.
• College Week September 16th – 20th: During college week students learn about different colleges and options for after graduation. See flier for themed and dress days. College Night will be at the CCC 9/18 from 6:00 – 8:00 if you would like to learn more!
• Self Care is Empowerment Week September 23rd – 27th: This week we will focus on self-care and mental health. See the flier for themed dress days! 😊
• Cybersafety Week September 23rd – 27th: Students will learn more in Library about how to stay safe online. Here’s a presentation to help parents with Cybersafety.

Please reach out to me at bsmccay@garlandisd.net if you ever have any questions or need help getting to resources for your student or family. Thank you and I look forward to a great year!

Mission: Our Liberty Grove School Family inspires and encourages one another to achieve personal and academic excellence by setting and achieving goals and providing accountability for all.

Vision: Support the whole child through authentic instruction in a positive and nurturing environment.

Core Values: We believe that all students should receive quality instruction, We believe all children can learn, we value and celebrate the diversity of our families and communities, We encourage communication and collaboration to reach our full potential.

Principal

Liberty Grove Elementary

Email: ljeffries@garlandisd.net
Phone: 972-487-4416

Website: https://www.garlandisdschools.net/libertygrove
Twitter: @LGES_Gators

Facebook: Liberty Grove Elementary School

Dojo: www.classdojo.com