These grade school years go by SO fast. TO help preserve those memories, we are publishing a Liberty Elementary yearbook. Time to order is limited – so complete the order form and return it TODAY.

Orders will only be accepted through WEDNESDAY, April 17th.

We will only print the yearbooks one time, for PRE-PAID orders only, and there will not be extra books printed. The cost per yearbook is $12 and books will be personalized with your student’s name and grade level.

Yearbooks will be distributed in your child’s classroom the last week of school. NEW! 2 ways to order!

1. Clip the order form below and return it to your child’s teacher along with payment by Wednesday, April 17^th.
2. Order and pay online at https://libertypto.ecwid.com/ Follow instructions in product description when ordering multiple yearbooks.

Yearbook Order Form

Friday, May 24th, 2019 will be the make up day for the day off in March due to winter storm.  School will be held Friday, May 24th at the regular times.  

Below is a link to a podcast with Brayden and Emree from Liberty's 4th Grade, Renae Ely, Maria Neset and Steve Barkley.  They are discussing their experiences with Project Based Learning and the Inclusive Playground Project at Liberty.  Please take a few minutes to listen in.  

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jjpqe-a0fdf5 

Click on Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud and then on Engaging Students in Project Based Learning.  

Please use the information at the link below to set up your parent PowerSchool account.  

Parent PowerSchool Instructions

Liberty Parents' Guide to Understanding Reading Behaviors

The link below will help you to understand reading behaviors:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1se79sDATF_ak7kkLpr5JdBCtDIBCG751C2RC5-Q2DNE/edit

The Bismarck School Board wants to determine if you support the direction of the School District and what perception you have of how the district communicates with you. Please take 2 minutes to complete this survey by Sunday, March 31, 2019: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QV8GY3M. THANKS!

To see a list of all BPS Fine Arts events, click here.

March 25 is a Staff Development Day, no school.

The Bismarck School Board will meet at 5:15 pm at the City-County Building at 221 N. 5th Street. The public is invited to attend the meeting or watch it LIVE on cable channel 2.

Student teachers working in Bismarck Public School classrooms will showcase examples of Project Based Learning (PBL) at a symposium for the Out of the Gate Project on Tuesday, March 26, 5:30-7:30 pm at the National Energy Center of Excellence’s Bavendick Room at Bismarck State College, 1200 Schafer St. The University of Mary, Dickinson State University, and the Bismarck Public School District are involved in a grant administered by PBLWorks and funded by the ECMC Foundation. This partnership will continue through the spring of 2020 to prepare student teachers to teach PBL in K-12 classroom settings, which engages students in deeper learning.

ALC Dance Fundraiser

The public is welcome to a Dancing Around the World fundraiser on Tues., March 26 from 5:30-8 pm at the BPS Career Academy, 1221 College Dr. All ages of kids and adults are welcome. Try dances from other countries like African, Native American, and USA dances (Cha Cha Slide and Fortnite). Pizza will be served and free will donations will be taken. All proceeds will help Adult Learning Center (ALC) students with medical needs, transportation, employment, etc. For more information, call ALC 701-323-4530 or email jacinta_baker@bismarckschools.org.

Bismarck Public Schools is holding a meeting for parents interested in having their children start school early based on the impression that their child is displaying indications of having advanced intellectual and developmental talents or abilities and social and emotional readiness when compared to their same age peers; and might meet the criteria for Early Entrance. During the Early Entrance Information meeting, parents will learn the criteria a child must meet in order to start school early, the evaluation procedures that are followed, and information on the pros and cons of early entrance into kindergarten or first grade. That parent meeting will take place Thursday, March 28^th from 6-7 pm at the Career Academy at 1221 College Drive. If you have questions, call 701-323-4018.