9/28/23 News

Liberty Middle School

9/28/23 News

LMS Blue Jay Families,

I hope that everyone is having a great week! I enjoyed getting to meet with our PTSA on Monday. We would love for more members to join us. Our next meeting is October 30th, at 6:00 pm in the LMS library.

Our Parent/Teacher conferences are October 16th and 17th, from 3:00-7:00 pm. Families sign up for these conferences through myconferencetime. Scroll down to see more information.

*Our PTSA takes care of our staff meals on these nights. Below you will find links to sign up to bring an item for our taco night, pizza night, or to donate money for the purchase of the items that are needed. Any support is appreciated.

Please be aware that the connection between our bus lot and our front parking lot is now chained up. We use the bus lot for cross-country and track practices after school. It becomes an unsafe environment when cars are driving through.

Our Fall Play, How to Survive Being in a Shakespeare Play, is next Friday, October 6th, and Saturday, October 7th, at 7:00 pm. Our students and directors have been working very hard on this. It's going to be an amazing show. There is more information below.

Have a great rest of the week!

Jeremy Bradham

Principal

Liberty Middle School

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Fall Conferences will take place in person by scheduled appointments on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Conferences will take place during your scheduled appointment in the teacher's classroom. Once you register for a conference, you will be emailed a confirmation. Save your confirmation for easy access on conference night! If you would need accommodations for your conference please sign up through this form and then contact the office or teacher for alternative conference options.

Families may begin scheduling conferences on Friday, September 29th at 8 AM. If you would like to speak to more than one teacher, please click the register for multiple conferences tab.

https://www.myconferencetime.com/lmsconferences

PTSA NEEDS YOUR HELP

PTSA is looking for donations to feed the amazing LMS staff during Parent Teacher Conferences. If you would like to help, please use the Sign up links below.

TACO Night Sign Up

PIZZA Night Sign Up

Donate Monetarily Through Square

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Picture Retake Day

October 6th

Online Order Form

Printable Order Form

*** If original pictures need to be retaken student will need to return original portrait package on this day.

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NJHS Informational Meeting

National Junior Honor Society is a service-based club that recognizes students for their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. NJHS is open to 7th and 8th grade students. An informational meeting for potential new members will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd during WIN time. Any interested student should plan to attend. Applications will be handed out during the meeting. Please contact Mrs. Bright with any questions (megan.bright@lps53.org).

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Meeting Dates:

September 25th

October 30th

December 5th

Join us in the library at 6:00pm on these dates.

Meet Our Staff

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Mrs. Sarah O'Roark-7th Grade Math

Mrs. O'Roark is from Bolivar, Missouri. She has a degree in Middle School Education with an emphasis in math from Southwest Baptist University and and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Northwest Missouri State University. She has been in education for 8 years and this is her second year at LMS. Mrs. O'Roark states, "I got into teaching because I had a middle school teacher who greatly impacted my life and I wanted to be that person for my future students." Her favorite hobbies are sports, being outdoors, traveling, and hanging out with her twin daughters that are two years old.

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Mrs. Kathy Laffoon-Gifted ELA

Mrs. Laffoon grew up in Japan,. She has a degree in Education and Psychology from William Jewell College and a Master's in Gifted Education from KU. She has been in education for over 30 years and has been at LMS for fifteen. She states, "Ever since I was in elementary school, I always wanted to be a teacher. I even used to play "school" with my friend and a little chalkboard. I have enjoyed teaching all of these years. I love learning new things with my students every day." Mrs. Laffoon has an adorable granddaughter and enjoys scrapbooking and reading in her spare time.

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Liberty Middle School Sports Information

Athletic Website

MSHSAA PHYSICAL FORMS ARE GOOD FOR 2 YEARS IF APPROVED BY A DOCTOR

The Liberty Athletic Department will no longer accept paper copies of MSHSAA Physicals. Parents will now use the application PRIVIT to submit all physical information. As a Parent/Guardian for a student under the age of 20, you will register an account with your email address, then add your student to the account.

Returning Students: If you created an account for your student from a previous season, please Log In with the same email address and password.

New Students: Select Register to create a new account for your student. Make certain to select your role as Parent/Guardian when registering.

Privit Support Desk: 1-844-234-4357 (Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET) or contact our Help Center

CLICK HERE to access the PRIVIT page.

🎼Fine Arts🎼

Click here to access LPS Fine Arts Information.

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Join us October 6th & 7th at Liberty Middle School for the play How to Survive Being in a Shakespeare Play. Performances will begin at 7:00pm and all tickets are $5. Tickets should be purchased in advance online through Vanco. No cash will be accepted at the door.

Some day it’s going to happen: You’re going to find yourself on stage in a Shakespeare play, and that means it’s a pretty good bet you’re going to DIE. The Bard is out for blood, but this play is here to stop him! How could Romeo and Juliet survive? Julius Caesar? A nameless soldier in Henry the Fifth? What if King Lear had an emotional support llama and didn’t need to make terrible mistakes? Join us in discovering how a dozen of Shakespeare’s plays could’ve turned out differently!

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Kids need challenges in order to grow, and as caring adults, we must be proactive about making sure we support this growth.

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Study after study has made it clear that having regular unplugged meals together as a family is linked to behaviors all parents want in their kids: Lower rates of substance use and depression, better peer relationships, more self-esteem, and even better grades! If you have a 20-minute meal with your family four times a week, the benefits will add up! Find some awesome resources to help make your meals more meaningful at ParentUpKC.com/Meaningful-Meals!

Class Information Linked Below

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6th Grade Teachers

Jen BACON - 6A ELA
Garrett NIEMEIER - 6A Math
Laura PERRYN - 6A Science
Victoria DILLON - 6A&6B ESS ELA - ESS Math
Cindy ROMEY - 6A ESS ELA & ESS Math
Trish STRIPLING - 6A Social Studies
Jen GUTHERY - 6B ELA
Tyler RUSBOLDT - 6B Math
Heather BEATY - 6B Science
Heather AUTEM - 6B Ess. ELA. - Ess. Math
Amanda TRUE - 6B SS
Kathy LAFFOON - PEAK-6 ELA
Amy LAPLANT - PEAK Math
Rebecca GROEBE - PEAK Science