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Sometimes in the commercialization of the holidays we forget the sentiments that underlie the season. When all we see are turkeys and tables brimming with food and fall decorations, it can be easy to forget that a thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude. While in the U.S. this holiday commemorates a harvest festival, days of thanksgiving are common all around the world and celebrated in Canada, Liberia, the Netherlands, Saint Lucia, Australia, the United Kingdom, Granada, and there are even holidays with similar meanings in Germany and Japan.

While there are some suggestions that show up on every internet safety list, like instructing your child not to give out personal information or their location via text or social media, the one safety tactic touted across the board is awareness. Parental awareness is the key to online safety.

With fall, the first report cards and parent-teacher conferences of the academic year arrive. Liberty Traditional School, your Phoenix charter school, is no exception to this rule. Information on these one-on-one sessions with your child’s teacher will be going home shortly, making this the perfect time to discuss how to ensure these meetings are successful and useful for all involved. Every year there is more research documenting the connections between academic achievement and parental involvement in schools. Liberty believes firmly that parent engagement in education is vital to the academic success of every student, and encourages parents to be active participants in their student’s academic growth. We all—parents, students, teachers, staff, and administration—play important roles in the achievement of a shared goal: academic and character achievement.

October is Fire Safety month. During the week of October 4-10 the country celebrates Fire Prevention Week. A Nod to the Past Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. Woodrow Wilson, in 1920, proclaimed the first Fire Prevention Week. Since 1925, presidents have signed proclamations calling for a national observance every year.

Join us on Tuesday, September 29th, from 5-7 p.m. for Hispanic Heritage Night. There will be a family potluck*, guest speakers, jumping castles, music and more! We will meet in the sanctuary. All parents must sign in to receive a ticket for food. Please note, food tickets will only be available until 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss the fun! *Please contact Montse, (602) 442-8791, to sign up for the potluck. Download English/Spanish Flyer

Grandparents Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren The strength and wisdom that time And experience have given them. Grandchildren bless their Grandparents With a youthful vitality and innocence That help them stay young at heart forever. Together they create a chain of love Linking the past with the future. The chain may lengthen, But it will never part… -Unknown

With school in full swing it is almost time for the first progress reports to be making their way home. Even if you started the year off making goals with your child, this is the perfect time to make some new ones or start the goal setting process with them.

Stay in the know this school year. For the start of school, we figured all our Phoenix charter school parents could use a handy reference tool. We’ve put together this list of important items to be aware of for a successful school year.

Take part! All proceeds go towards helping our campus get up-to-date technology and the tools our teachers need to provide the best in education.

• Order forms went home with students on August 11.
• Popcorn orders will be taken August 12-28.
• Just one rule: Money must be collected at the time of the order.
• Popcorn will arrive approximately 2 weeks after the order is placed.

Remember parents, Liberty Traditional School has a Facebook page. It is another great resource to keep up with what’s going on at school. We post about upcoming events, link our newsletters, and blog posts. These pages also have great school photo albums. So stop by—like the page, check out our snapshots or read some useful posts and articles. And once again … Welcome to LTS! Visit Our Facebook Page