Liberty High Newsletter 9-22-2025
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Principal's Message 9-22-2025
Hello Everyone,
Greetings Liberty High Students, Parents, and Staff.
I am happy to remind you that this is the last week of the first quarter for the 2025-2026 school year. The quarter will end officially on Friday, September 26, 2025 (minimum day). Then students will have two weeks off from school. The first day of the second quarter will be on Monday, October 13th, 2025.
We hope that you found time this weekend to have a check in conversation about school with your student. If you didn't, please, discuss their academics and progress towards graduation. Let us know if Liberty High School or its staff can do anything to help your student reach their goals.
Have a blessed day, Dr. Christmas
Announcements
Google Classroom Guardian Emails (K-12)
đź“Ł Google Classroom Guardian Emails Now Synced with Aeries
You may have already noticed—guardian email invitations in Google Classroom are now automatically synced with the Aeries database.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Only guardians listed as Educational Rights Holders in Aeries are invited to receive weekly email summaries from Google Classroom.
- Manual guardian entries are no longer allowed. The list is fully controlled by the Aeries sync and updates nightly.
- If a guardian isn’t receiving the invitation, please direct them to contact the school office to update their information in Aeries.
- Guardians who wish to stop receiving emails can simply delete the invitation.
Please do not advise them to click “unsubscribe,” as that will not stop Google from resending the invitation. - Guardian summaries include:
- Missing work
- Upcoming work
- Recent announcements, assignments, and questions
- A preview link to Google Classroom
- Note: Grades, comments, and student attachments are not included.
No action is needed from you—just a heads-up in case families ask about it.
More info from Google: Guardian email summaries & preview FAQ
Student use of Generative AI (K-12)
As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure a focused digital learning environment, the district has recently adopted SchoolAI - a student-centered AI platform designed to promote responsible learning while giving teachers full control to guide its use.
In addition, students have been blocked from accessing other generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT. Teacher and staff accounts will continue to have access to other generative AI platforms.
Tutoring
Math - Mrs. Lewis Monday thru Thursday 1:45 - 2:30 pm and Friday morning 7:45 - 8:30 am.
Science - Mr. Hannah before school Tuesday and Thursday from 7:10 am to 8:30 am
Music and Social Science - Mr. Strawn Monday thru Thursday 1:45 until 2:40 pm
College and Career Field Trips
All of our field trips have been well attended this year. If you are interested in visiting a college next year, please, see your counselor Mrs. Wood to discuss these opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year in the fall. The field trips will also be announced in your classes and are great opportunities to see what your options could be after high school.
Upcoming Minimum Days, Holiday's and other important dates
September 26th - End of First Quarter
September 29th to October 10th, 2025 - Fall Break
Guitar Club
Interested in playing guitar? Details: Guitar, Bass, and Drum lessons - 1:45-2:40 in Room B-2. All skill levels welcome. Some days will include Band, Free Play, and Maintenance.
Liberty Thursday Thrift Store
Does your student need a coat or warmer clothes for the winter season? Mrs. Lewis runs the Liberty Thursday Thrift store that offers clothing items and more to students at no charge. Students are welcome to shop and find something they can use. We are currently welcoming donations of hooded sweatshirts, jackets and dark colored graphic t-shirts. Thank you!
Picking Up and Dropping Off Students at School
Please respect our neighbors and the quiet area that we live in. Drive the speed limit, turn down your music, and refrain from blocking driveways. Thank you for your cooperation.
Have You Reported Your Students' Absence?
Parents and Guardians,
To report an absence, please call our office at 209-331-7633. If leaving a message, please remember to include your name, your child's name, and the reason for the absence. Uncleared absences will become unexcused absences after ten days without a parental excusal. For medical appointments, please remember to get a doctor's note and have you or your child bring it to the office as soon as possible.
School/Office Hours and Important Numbers
Just a reminder that school hours are 8:30AM - 1:45PM on regular school days. Office hours are 8:00AM - 4:30PM.
The main school number is (209) 331-7633. The attendance number is (209) 331-7622. Dr. Christmas, the principal, Mrs. Wood, the counselor, and all of our teachers are here to assist you and your student.
We are all here to partner with your student and family to ensure their success at Liberty High School. We look forward to making this a great school year for your student.
School Site Council
The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 2:30 pm in the School Library. All parents, students, and staff are encouraged to attend.