LCE Trail Guide

Liberty Creek Families,

Fall is officially here, and October is shaping up to be a busy and exciting month at Liberty Creek! Our students have settled into their routines, and classrooms are well underway with teaching, learning, and building strong classroom communities. We have lots of events and activities coming up, so be sure to keep an eye on our calendar and weekly communications.

Our HUGE Fall Fundraiser kicks off September 30th! This year, our goal is to raise $35,000 to support PTO events, family fun activities, field trips, classroom enrichment, and other opportunities for our Explorers. We would love to see every student registered, even if fundraising isn't something your family is able to participate in. Every registration helps us build excitement and work toward our schoolwide goal.

And, of course, we need a little extra motivation! If we reach our $35,000 goal, we will celebrate with a schoolwide GAME DAY! Students will be invited to bring games from home and spend time playing with friends. Not only does this fit perfectly with our Get in the Game: Every Player Counts theme, but it also gives our Explorers a fun opportunity to practice important social skills like taking turns, cooperation, problem-solving, good sportsmanship, and including others. Let’s get in the game and reach our goal!

We also want to give a big THANK YOU to our families for your patience and support during arrival and dismissal. With more than 500 little Explorers coming and going each day, everyone's attention to our procedures makes a big difference in keeping students safe.

Speaking of safety, we are very fortunate to have a strong partnership with the Liberty Lake Police Department. It is completely normal to see our officers in and around Liberty Creek. They may be in the parking lot, high-fiving students, patrolling the area, checking in with staff, or simply spending time connecting with our Explorers. Please don't be alarmed if you see a police vehicle parked in front of the school. We are grateful that our officers make Liberty Creek a regular stop and are such positive partners in our school community.

Thank you for continuing to make Liberty Creek such a wonderful place for our students. We are looking forward to a fantastic October!

Sincerely,

Alisha Alsaker

Principal

As a reminder, our volunteer clearing policy has changed and now requires yearly renewal. We highly recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

For Returning Volunteers

Please log in and ensure your application is up to date:

• Upload a photo of the front of your current driver's license.
• Update all date fields on your Volunteer Information Summary page.

For New Volunteers

You can find the application on our website by following these steps:

1. Go to CVSD.org.
2. Navigate to Parent and Student Resources.
3. Scroll to the bottom and click on Volunteers.
4. Click the link Register Online. From here you can either update your disclosure page, upload a current license or register for the first time.

Our first Meet The Masters art lesson begins this month!

If you’re interested in helping teach or assist with art lessons or in being involved with our art program in other ways, please reach out to libertycreekartists@gmail.com

No artistic ability necessary — just an enthusiasm for helping support creative opportunities for our Explorers!

Show your Explorer pride! Our Liberty Creek Online Store is officially open today, September 28, and will remain open through Wednesday, October 7.

The store is open to staff, students, families, and the entire LCE community, so everyone can represent Liberty Creek!

Parents, we need your support to help ensure a safe and positive cross country experience for all of our student-athletes. Please remind your child to listen carefully and follow their coaches’ directions during practices. With so many moving parts at meets, our coaches must be focused on preparing runners, managing the course, and accounting for every child before and after races.

After your child completes the race, we ask that you please come pick them up so they are in your care. Please do not wait until the end of the meet. We only need one parent to come up to the bleachers to sign them out.

If a student continues to struggle with following directions or participating during practices, we may need to ask them not to participate in the meet. Thank you for partnering with us to make cross country a fun, safe, and successful activity for everyone.

Fall Picture Day is coming! All picture information was sent home in your child’s Friday Folder. All orders will need to be placed directly through Dorian Studio at mydorian.com.

Please be sure to carefully review the information that comes home, as there are specific deadlines for ordering and purchasing pictures. We don’t want you to miss the opportunity to order your child’s school pictures!

Join us! The Fall Carnival is free and includes one free snack and drink per child.

The following food trucks will also be present:

• Kiwanis food truck (100% of proceeds to LCE PTO) selling $7 hot dog meal - includes hot dog, chips, and soda
• Dippin' dots (10% of proceeds to LCE PTO) - $5

We are still looking for volunteers to assist with various games and activities throughout the carnival. To help ensure that you can enjoy the festivities with your loved ones, we are offering two convenient volunteer shifts during the carnival, along with opportunities to help with set-up and clean-up.

Available Volunteer Shifts:

• Set-Up: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
• Shift 1: 4:15 – 5:30 PM
• Shift 2: 5:20 – 6:30 PM
• Clean-Up: 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Volunteering is a meaningful way to support our school community while creating lasting memories with your family and friends. We warmly invite you to join us in making this Fall Carnival a celebration to remember!

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here:
👉 Fall Carnival Volunteers 2026

We are also seeking donations for one of our most popular events: The Treat Walk (formerly known as the Cake Walk). If you would like to contribute, please sign up here:
👉 Treat Walk Donations

It’s time! You can register your student for our Liberty Creek Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $35,000 for supporting programs like student enrichment activities, Annual Book Fair, memorable Field Trips, and much more. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!

Thank you for being a part of our Liberty Creek Elementary community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!

Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!

Key Dates to Remember:

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff: September 30th

👟 Event Day –October 8th @ 2pm

*Need help signing up? View video instructions.

We are excited to offer a new after-school enrichment opportunity for our Liberty Creek Explorers!

Throughout the year, our teachers will host fun classes where students can try something new, learn a skill, and have fun with friends.

Our first class is Line Dancing! Students who register will participate in after-school classes from 3:15–4:30 PM. To add to the fun, students are encouraged to bring their favorite cowboy boots and hats in their backpacks! 🤠👢

Class Dates: October 8, 15 & 29
Who: 1st & 2nd Grade Students
Time: 3:15–4:30 PM

This class is part of our SMART program, which combines hands-on learning with engaging, real-world experiences. Be on the lookout for more opportunities throughout the year, including Veterans Appreciation, Bucket Drumming, Life Skills, and Games & Sportsmanship!

Spots are limited to ensure appropriate supervision and a great experience for everyone. When registering, please be sure to include your child’s teacher’s name in the comment section so we can send reminders to classrooms.

Questions or interested in volunteering? Please contact LesLee Sanders at lsanders@cvsd.org or 509-558-6361.

We can’t wait to kick up our boots and have some fun! 🤠

We are incredibly lucky to live in such an amazing community! Travis Scott, one of our Liberty Creek parents, has organized a Bike Bus for families in the Rocky Hill area.

So, what is a Bike Bus? Think of it like a school bus—but on bikes! Students and adults meet at designated locations and ride to school together as a group. It is a fun way for students to connect with friends, enjoy some fresh air, and get their bodies moving before the school day begins. Physical activity before school can also support students’ attention and learning.

Click on the link for more information, including the route and how your family can participate!

Please note: The Liberty Creek Bike Bus is a parent/community-organized activity and is not a Central Valley School District-sponsored event.

Please read the attached letter for more information about how Liberty Creek serves ALL students and provides differentiated instruction with reading.

Please be on the lookout for a sign-up link that will be sent out a week prior to the class for your child to sign up. Spots are limited due to adult supervision.

On event day, please send a labeled water bottle and be sure your child wears appropriate running shoes. Families are welcome to line the outside of the fence to cheer students on. Ridgeline Cross Country athletes will lead pre-stretching at 2:00 PM, and the Fun Run will take place from 2:15–2:45 PM.

Students will be notified after the second meet on whether they qualified for the All Valley Meet at Ridgeline High School.

Looking ahead, October brings parent/teacher conferences, a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s strengths and set meaningful goals for the year. Conferences are designed to be collaborative, and we encourage you to share your hopes for your child’s growth.

Please note that report cards are no longer issued at this point in the year, as we have transitioned to semester grading periods. The first reporting period will end in January.

Conferences will take place October 21-23, and students will not attend school on these three days. Please be sure to make childcare arrangements. You will receive a sign-up link from your child’s teacher on October 9th. We ask that each family sign up for one conference time only so we are able to meet with every family.

In the best interest of your child, conferences are designed for parents/guardians to attend together. Please note we are unable to schedule separate conferences unless there is a court order requiring it.

We look forward to meeting with you in October to celebrate your child’s progress and partner together on goals for the year ahead.

This year we will be having our Halloween party on Friday, October 30th. Teachers will be communicating the time of the party in their class newsletters.

Students CAN wear their costume to school. Please make sure it is appropriate for school and it is easy for them to get off to use the bathroom. We ask ALL masks and weapons stay at home and DO NOT use face painting.

All treats MUST be store bought (please check for any allergies in your classroom). We also ask to check with the teacher before you send any treats. Otherwise, we will need to send them back home.

All volunteers must be approved before participating in classroom activities, so please do not wait until the day of the event to seek approval, as we cannot process them quickly enough.

Additionally, due to safety and space considerations, we can only accommodate a certain number of volunteers in each classroom at a time. We ask that you reach out to your child's classroom teacher prior to showing up on the day of the party.

With Veteran's Day approaching we are hoping to gather students on Tuesday, November 3rd to review Veteran's Day songs, create and write thank you cards independently and craft projects (key chains/poppy flowers) using scissors and best handwriting. These will be used to celebrate our veterans during our assembly, Monday Nov. 9th.

This class will be led by Mrs. Sanders. Kids will meet in the art and community room directly after school at 3:15 and will need to have arrangements made to be picked up at 4:30. Please sign up for one of the 25 spots below. Siblings will need to be signed up in their own slot and please be sure to write your child's teacher name in the comment section so we are able to send out reminders to classrooms. Excited to honor our VETS!

We are excited to launch our second season of Elementary LEGO Robotics at Liberty Creek and Liberty Lake Elementary Schools in January. We are currently seeking a LEGO Robotics Lead and coaches. Student registration will be coming soon.

We are seeking someone who would be willing to help oversee and coordinate the elementary portion of our LEGO Robotics program. With the league now spanning 1st–8th grade, it is simply too much for one person to oversee the entire program. This person would help organize and support our elementary teams and coaches.

Please email aalsaker@cvsd.org or jacey.harder@gmail.com

The number of students we are able to include in LEGO Robotics depends greatly on the number of adults willing to coach. At this young, beginner level, we have found that a 1:2–1:3 adult-to-student ratio works best.

No robotics experience is necessary! Training, resources, and mentorship will be provided. We are simply looking for adults who enjoy encouraging kids, helping them problem-solve, and keeping them engaged.

Our LEGO Robotics season will run from January through April. We will hold a coaches meeting in early November to connect, share information about the upcoming season, answer questions, and begin planning together.

If you are interested in coaching or helping in any capacity, please complete our interest form. We would love to have you join us as we continue growing LEGO Robotics for our young Explorers! 🤖💚

Hello Dance Families!

We are thrilled to invite your dancer to our Halloween-Themed Mini Dance Camp on October 21st & 22nd from 6–8 PM in the Ridgeline Main Gym!

Important check-in info:

• Check-in will not begin until 5:50 PM each day. Please don't arrive earlier as the gym space is unavailable until our 6pm start time
• Please enter through the main entrance to get checked in.
• All dancers must have a printed waiver turned in to participate.
• T-shirts will be distributed on the final day of camp (10/22).

For just $60, campers will:

• Play fun Halloween games
• Build their dance technique
• Learn 3 exciting routines to showcase for friends & family on the final day!
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Final Showcase
Join us on October 22nd at 7:30 PM in the Ridgeline Main Gym for the Halloween Mini Dance Camp Showcase! Dancers will perform the routines they learned at camp for friends and families. We can’t wait for you to see their hard work and celebrate their Halloween spirit!

Each camper who registers by October 7th will also receive a special camp shirt! (Registrations after 10/7 are still welcome, but shirt sizing cannot be guaranteed.)

To keep the spirit alive, we encourage all dancers to come dressed in costume on the FIRST day of camp!

Please have your camper bring:

• A water bottle
• A small, nut-free snack (we do have nut allergies to be mindful of)

This is going to be a festive, high-energy camp full of memories, dancing, and Halloween fun! We can’t wait to see your dancers there.

Register today to secure your spot!

— The Ridgeline Dance Team

Email: aalsaker@cvsd.org
Website: lces.cvsd.org
Location: 23909 E Country Vista Dr, Liberty Lake, WA, USA
Phone: 509-558-6300
Facebook: facebook.com/LibertyCreekCVSD