Parent Patriot Post

Please ensure that you encourage your scholar every morning as they prepare to show the world how amazing they are! Be sure that they are rested, present, on time, and eat a healthy breakfast. We can't wait to show up and show out as WE REACH FOR THE STARS!!

Hello Patriots!

Shout out to Ms. Banks with Community in Schools, Mr. and Mrs. White (Ms. White's Family), Jinn's Crib (Ms. N. Johnson's non-profit organization), and Ms. Broadnax (parent of Journi Broadnax) for donating snacks for our scholars who are testing during the GMAS. We are so grateful for your donations and consideration. The scholars have been excited to receive a variety of snacks daily.

Parents,

Please reach out to your scholar's teacher if you are interested in volunteering for our field day events. Unfortunately, we are only allowing three parents to volunteer per class. Parents must complete the volunteer training on the LPES website or FCS website. Parent volunteers are expected to manage a group of students and assist the teachers with safety and behavior.

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. LewisTL@fultonschools.org

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.

April

April 20-24 National Library Week

April 28- School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

April 29-May 7-GMAS Testing

May

May 13th- Field Day (PreK- 2nd)

May 14th- Field Day ( 3rd-5th)

May 18th- Awards Day PK & K

May 19th Awards Day- 1st-2nd

May 20th Awards Day--3rd-4th

May 21st- Awards Day 5th Grade

May 21st Last day of Second Semester

With the GMAS test underway, we would like to thank you for your continued support of LPES scholars as we appreciate all you do at home to help our scholars succeed. I wanted to share a quick reminder about three simple things that really help students do their best on the GMAS:

• A good night’s sleep: Aim for consistent bedtime routines so your student wakes up refreshed and ready to focus.
• A balanced breakfast: Protein, whole grains, and fruit help concentration and stamina during testing.
• Regular study: Short, focused review sessions in the days before the test build confidence—practice key skills, review notes, and ask questions if anything is unclear.

Remember that their best can't be achieved without a little assistance from our parents and guardians. Let's help our scholars REACH FOR THE STARS!!

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.

• 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