LPS News

We have had a great couple of weeks at Liberty Primary as we have settled back into our routines after Christmas Break and the snow! We have celebrated World Read Aloud Day and Global School Play Day...reading and playing with our PACK are two of our favorite things to do!

As you check out the information in this newsletter, be sure to note that we will be having guests at lunch again starting Feb. 22, Yearbooks are on sale now, and PreK and K registration has started. Current preK students do not need to register...all current students will roll up to the next grade level.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have as we are always here to assist our families!

Wishing you well,

Jessica Patterson, Principal

Please note that current 3K and 4K students enrolled at LPS do not need to register, these students will automatically role up to their next grade level.

The Pre-K application process and 5K registration is now OPEN for the 2022-23 school year!

For more information visit the links below:

3K and 4K Information

For more information about the 3K and 4K application screening process, availability, and registration, click here.

• 3K Registration: A child who is three years old on or before September 1 may register for three-year-old kindergarten; however, the child must qualify for the program. Each student is screened; only qualified students are accepted into the program.
• Our district has 3K programs in the following areas of the district:
• Easley area (New in 22-23): Crosswell Elementary, East End Elementary
• Liberty area: Liberty Primary School
• Pickens area: Dacusville Elementary, Hagood Elementary
• Each student is screened; only qualified students are accepted into the program

• 4K Registration: A child who is four years old on or before September 1 may register for four-year-old kindergarten; however, the child must qualify for the program.
• Each student is screened; only qualified students are accepted into the program.

5K Information

For more information about 5K registration, click here!

• 5K Registration: A child who is five years old on or before September 1 can register for five-year-old kindergarten.

Before registering, we encourage parents to check what school they are zoned for by using our School Locator. If you have questions about registration, please call your future school directly. Phone numbers for all of our schools are listed in the School Directory.

There will be no school for SDPC students on:

Friday, February 4, 2022

Friday, February 18, 2022

Monday, February 21, 2022

(Note: The free COVID-19 testing center for SDPC will be closed on these dates)

These days are planned breaks on the 2021-2022 calendar.

You can view the current calendar, the 2022-2023 calendar, and future calendar drafts here - www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars

Kindness is in the air this February at LPS! At least once a quarter, our seven PACKs contribute to a service project in order to spread kindness around our community. This month, we are collecting cards to give to various community groups to show our appreciation for all they do for our school and the town of Liberty. Check out the flyer linked below to see which group your PACK will show appreciation for - and start making your cards! Cards will be collected from now until Thursday, February 17th. Let's spread kindness around our community!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cO-FaTaSGE9s7FR_bFR0cqYwMQsFkHVb/view?usp=sharing

We are so excited to be able to welcome parents back in the building for lunch with students again! We will be able to resume this special time the week of February 22.

All special lunch visits will take place on the stage in the cafeteria. In order to keep everyone healthy and safe, you must sign up for the lunch visit in advance. There will be 2 slots per day for each grade level.

Please reference the lunch schedule linked here. Arrive at your child's scheduled time and leave when the lunch is scheduled to end. This is not a time for classroom visits, so we ask that you sign in and out at the front office. Thank you!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4DA9A82CA2FE3-lpslunch

Last week, we celebrated Global School Play Day at LPS! This day highlights the importance of free, unguided play in schools and children’s development. Students create, collaborate, communicate, and think critically- and sometimes even invite their teachers to join in! Children brought in games and toys from home, and even participated in a school obstacle course! Ask your kiddo about their favorite part of Play Day!

Yearbooks can be purchased for $20! Flyers went home a couple of weeks ago. You can also purchase through www.myschoolbucks.com or by sending cash or check to the front office labeled with your student's name and homeroom teacher.

This week is National School Counseling Week, and we cannot let this week pass by without celebrating our very own School Counselor, Mrs. Tina Kelly! LPS is blessed with the best- we are so thankful for all Mrs. Kelly does for our students, staff, and families! Mrs. Kelly, thank you (and Chewie!) for taking such good care of our Wolfpack!

The Greenville Drive Reading All-Stars program has begun! Reading logs went home with students to participate in this program for one ticket voucher to a Drive Game and free T-Shirt at the game.

Requirements:

• Read 5 books or 500 pages in Chapter books)
• Return Logs to Mrs. Stone. Due Date: Monday, February 28
• Save the Date: Game Day Sunday, April 24 at 3:05 PM.

Every Tuesday at 1:30-2:00, join Mrs. Davis out front to check out instructional resources to use with your child at home. She is available to talk through ideas and needs with you and provide resources as we work together to make sure our students reach their highest potential! If you can't make it during this time, feel free to email her at hannahdavis@pickens.k12.sc.us and she will be glad to send home any needed resources.

Good Morning! As we continue to see COVID cases on the rise throughout the county, please remember to use the COVID reporting link specific for LPS. There is no need to the call the school to report a COVID circumstance. Use the link and someone from the school will be in touch. Please be patient as we work through many situations. If your child has COVID symptoms, tests positive for COVID, or has been exposed to COVID, please use this form to report the information. Thanks for helping us keep everyone healthy!

If any of your information changes throughout the year (phone number, address, etc.), please use the information below to make the needed changes.

Any student information that needs to be updated (phone numbers, contact information, or address) can be made at the below website:

https://express.pickens.k12.sc.us

Please note, if you are making an address change, you will need to provide a new proof of residency-see below for acceptable items that can be used to make this change. You can upload the documents into the gateway, send in with your student, email to jenihumphrey@pickens.k12.sc.us, fax to (864)843-4692 or stop by the front office for someone to make a copy.

Proof of residency-a full bill with service address, company name, current billing date and name all visible.

Proof of Residence-Must be one of the following:

• Gas Bill
• Water Bill
• Electric Bill

Can be Cable or Satellite Bill if it states the Service address as home address of student. If any of these are not available in the legal parent/guardian name, an affidavit will need to be filled out at the school by the parent/guardian and the person whose name is on the bill

Morning Arrival:

The left-hand lane should be used for all students in 4K -2nd grade. The left-hand lane should also be used if you are pulling into the parking lot. The Right lane should be used for all 3K, Pups academy, and Montessori classes. If you have more than one child follow the guidance for your youngest child. As a reminder car arrival starts at 7:20 and ends at 7:50 each morning. If you are looking for a less crowded time 7:25-7:40 is great. Please be mindful that the sun is an issue at this time of the year in the morning.

Afternoon Pickup:

You can enter either lane. If your child happens to be a recall please pull into the handicap parking spots and wait for a staff member to walk your child to you.

LPS School day will be from 7:50 AM - 2:15 PM

• Students will be able to enter the building at 7:20 AM. Doors will open promptly at 7:20 AM.

Tech It Home Fees will be collected from all students in grades K-2. All K-2 students will receive a device to go home this school year. Devices are not to go home until the fee is paid and we have cleared students to begin taking them home. Parents may pay by cash, check or on My School Bucks.

We are thrilled to announce SDPC has its own app! It's everything SDPC, in your pocket. Watch the video below to learn more and visit this site for more information: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/mobile-app

Schoology is a powerful learning platform in the classroom and at home. Download the Schoology App today for quick access to your student's grades, assignments, and announcements. Look for your Student Access Code when you visit LPS for Meet the Teacher!

Email: jessicapatterson@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: http://lps.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 940 Chastain Road, Liberty, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-4800
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