March 21, 2021
SPOTLIGHTS
Foreign Language Week
Students have been learning about cultures from around the world through activities, virtual guest speakers, watch parties, and study activities. Special thanks to our Foreign Language Department for their work in organizing and implementing the variety of events.
Remy Hidalgo Memorial Foundation
A few of our coaches along with Ms. Bre had the honor of meeting Ashley Roberson, the mother of Remy Hidalgo.
Remy Hidalgo passed away in August. Remy was the football player who collapsed during Fall football practice at Denham Springs High. Remy's mother Ashley has started the Remy Hidalgo Memorial Foundation where she delivers cold tubs for student athletes.
JROTC Recognitions
Liberty Cadet Jeremiah Campbell is featured in a short video presentation on the Army JROTC main page.
National History Day Team
The Liberty Magnet National History Day Team qualified to compete in the State competition after placing first in the Baton Rouge Regional in the Senior Group Documentary category with their documentary American Propaganda: Stories of Deception from Woodrow Wilson to Today. State competition winners will be announced Saturday, April 24. The top 2 finishers at state move to the national tournament.
Team Members: Maria Reyes-Hill (Jr), Taylor Johnson (Jr), Chase Raymond (Jr), Jahbori Peters (Fr), Christian Tran (Fr).
Sponsors: Mr. Russo & Ms. Acosta
All-Academic Composite Baseball
Congratulations to the following members of the Baseball team who successfully made the All-Academic Composite Boy's Baseball Team.
Joey Lucito
Eli Marshall
Important Information
Areas of focus
Parents, as we move in to the final stretch of the school year, there are two areas of focus we have identified to continue to ensure a safe, instruction-focused, and equitable learning environment. Please help us by reviewing and reinforcing these expectations with your students.
Starting Monday, there will be a school-wide emphasis on eliminating all opportunities for students to leave class during instructional time. Too many students are disregarding the class change and lunch opportunities provided and are trying to get out of class for the bathroom, water breaks, and to visit the snack machines during instruction. Campus-wide, teachers will emphasize and reinforce the expectation that all students remain in the classroom for the duration of class. Bathroom breaks and water breaks are between classes and during lunch. Hall passes will only be issued in extreme emergencies. Our focus during class is and must continue to be instruction.
We have seen a significant uptick in disciplinary referrals for academic dishonesty. Cheating is our single most reported disciplinary issue. Students caught engaging in academic dishonesty will continue to be given a permanent zero on the assignment, will face detention/suspension, and will risk having their magnet status revoked. There is no place for academic dishonesty (copying work, using another student's login, plagiarism, etc.) at Liberty Magnet High School.
accreditation surveys
As a part of our accreditation process, each year schools in EBR request completion of feedback surveys from all stakeholders. Please find the links below to the parent survey. We earnestly request that you complete the survey. There is a minimum threshold of participation required as a part of the accreditation process. The school administration also uses the summary findings of the survey to guide focus areas for the upcoming year. The deadline for completing surveys is March 31.
Parent Survey: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/158495/p2903
*Student survey links have been placed in the grade-level Google Classrooms. Please encourage your students to complete the short online survey.
2021-2022 Student Scheduling
Students will wrap-up requesting courses for the 2021-2022 school year Thursday through English classes. A copy of the schedule is posted here. Please make sure your student is present and on time for the scheduling meeting. Counselors will work with both in-person and virtual students and all course requests will be submitted by students online through Student Progress Center. Students should NOT attempt to begin scheduling until their meeting with the counselor. The Course Offerings Booklet is now available and unlocked on the school website (www.libertymagnet.com) and below. The scheduling portal will close Friday, March 26.
Spring Testing Schedule
The Spring Testing Schedule was released last week. LEAP Testing, AP Testing, Senior Exams, and Final Exams.
LEAP Testing will be the Week of 4/26-4/30. Students who are testing will test on campus and students who are not scheduled each day will attend virtually.
AP Testing will take place May 3 - May 17. AP test windows are set by the College Board and are not flexible and each test is given on a specific day at a specific time. Liberty has no control over the date and time of the test. Students must be at school on time for the start of the test. All tests will be given on campus. Students whose AP test is scheduled in the afternoon session will need to secure a ride home/carpool because the timed test will extend past the end of the school day.
During AP classes, all in-person students will attend classes on campus.
After Spring Break, there will be a Google Form for seniors to report any conflicts between Senior Exams and AP tests. The administrative team will work with teachers to support students with conflicts.
Dual Enrollment Final Exam schedules will be released after Spring Break.
LMHS Spring Testing Schedule.pdf
Open Wifi Permanently Disabled
Now that the open network is closed, it is imperative that students bring and use their school-issued Chromebooks each day. Students are not able to connect personal devices to the school network. Please remind students that they must bring their charged school-issued Chromebooks (not DELL laptops) to school each day.
junior/senior class activities
LSWA Scholarship
Each year the Louisiana Solid Waste Association offers scholarships to 3 high school seniors in memory of some very special people in the Environmental Industry. The application is available on our website at www.lswa.us (HOMEPAGE- click on scholarships, once on scholarships page click on download the scholarship application). The deadline to apply is May 21, 2021 and the recipients will be notified by July 1, 2021. All recipients will be recognized at our Fall Conference on September 16, 2021 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Please encourage all of your high school seniors to apply.
Should you have any questions or need additional information please contact me at connie@lswa.us.
Junior/Senior Ring Ceremony
Any junior or senior wishing to participate in the Ring Ceremony on Wednesday, March 31 at 8:30am, must complete the Google Form by Monday. Details about the number of guests allowed will be determined based on capacity limits. The deadline to sign-up to participate in the ceremony is Monday, March 22.
Senior Supplies Delivery
Seniors who purchased senior supplies through Jostens (and have paid their balances in full) can pick up supplies during both lunch shifts on Wednesday, March 31. Seniors can pay balances online or to Jostens on 3/31. Seniors who are unable to pick up at school can pick up supplies from the Jefferson Highway location after 3/31.
Junior/Senior Prom
Prom is scheduled for Friday, April 23 at Stage 1 from 8:00 - 11:00. Information will come out soon about dress guidelines. Tickets will be $30 single/$50 couple. Ms. Adams and Ms. Brown are the sponsoring faculty members for this event.
Senior Picnic - Crawfish on the Bayou
Seniors,
We are in the process of planning a commemorative activity before graduation. Since this is South Louisiana what better way to celebrate together with the Class of 2021 you guessed it a Crawfish Boil. We will host the Class of 2021 Crawfish Boil on April 30,2021 from 12:00P.M.-2:30P.M. If you would like to participate in Crawfish on the Bayou, please complete the Google Forms and pay your $25.00 fee online by April 1,2021. If you have a food allergy and would like to participate, please complete the Google Form labeled Non-Crawfish Option. Payment is the same for both options. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a delicious delight. The deadline to submit all google forms and pay required fee is April 1, 2021. Deadline will not be extended. NO EXCEPTIONS.
#cleanfun #nextstepgoals #bondedforever #futuresobrightIhavetowearshades #thisclassisgoingplaces
Opportunities & Info
Empower 225.pdfBoard Approved 2021-22 School Year Calendar.pdfEBR Board Approved Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Other activities with details coming soon:
Awards Ceremony (4/30)
Senior Checkout (4/30 - 5/7)
Junior Takeover/Senior Kick-off (5/13)
9th - 11th Grade Chromebook Check-in (5/20)
This week at liberty
course selection
Counselor visits to English classes ends Thursday, 3/25.
The course selection portal closes
Friday, 3/26.
Parent Contacts
Parent contacts for all students with a D or an F between 3/8-3/26 are due Friday, 3/26
club and tutoring activities
Mon
Writing Lab
Science Olympiad
Tues
History Lab
(US, Gov't)
Math Lab
(Geom, Alg II)
Wed
Writing Lab
Science Lab
(ES & Bio)
History Lab
(Geo, Euro, Elect)
Thurs
Writing Lab
Math Lab
(A1, Adv. M+)
Science Lab
(Chem, Phys)
Mu Alpha Theta
Fri
Sat
JROTC Pershing Rifles Drill Meet
Athletics
Softball
Mon 22 @ Glen Oaks
Tue 23 @ Tara
Thu 25 @ St. Michael
Fri 26 @ Epsicopal
Baseball
Mon 22 @ U High (JV)
Tue 23 v Broadmoor
Thu 25 @ Broadmoor
Sat 27 @ Scotlandville
Tennis
Tue 23 v Woodlawn
Thu 25 v Ascension Catholic
Track and Field
Mon 22 @ Scotlandville (JV)
Wed 24 @ Brusly
school/technology fees
If you have not already done so, please pay School/Technology fees for the 2020-2021 school year. The school depends on these fees to fund a number of activities and supplies throughout the school year. Outstanding fees can be found in the Parent Portal where they have been posted. Parents can use the Online Payment Portal linked HERE.
Freshmen
$75
Sophomores
$75
Juniors
$75
Seniors
$125 (Total)
($75 - S/T Fee & $50 - Grad. Fee)
Academic support for students
Students who struggled with 1st semester coursework have opportunities and structures in place to support their academic needs. In order to improve academic performance, students and families should consistently take advantage of these free resources.
Free live online tutoring 7 days a week 2pm-midnight.
Over 60+ subjects
Drop-off Essay Review
Drop-off Math Help
National Test Prep
Tutoring Schedule.pdf