As part of a PBL project, the second grade classes, in partnership with PTO, sold SLIME and PLAYDOUGH during Parent Teacher Conferences for $1 each.  They raised $1,121.81!! All proceeds will be donated to Liberty Elementary to add additional equipment for the inclusive playground. Thank you for your support!

We appreciate your patience as you work to drop off and pick up your children safely from school.  We are currently working on finding efficient traffic flows to help make this process as safe and smooth as possible.  While we work through the process, please refrain from parking along Onyx Drive and blocking residents' drive ways.  Thank you for helping us be a great neighbor in this community!

GRADES:  K-5

COST:  $10 (Max. $20 per family)  Include with registration form which can be picked up in the Liberty office.

PRACTICES:  Monday-Thursday (Feb. 25 - Feb. 28) - 3:05-4:05 p.m.

PRACTICE GEAR: T-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes

ELEMENTARY WRESTLING TOURNEY FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST: To be held in Century High School's Main Gym:

                                     Grades K-1:  4:45 p.m. - Weigh-in  5:30 p.m. - Wrestle

                                     Grades 2-3:  5:45 p.m. - Weigh-in  6:30 p.m. - Wrestle

                                     Grades 4-5:  6:45 p.m. - Weigh-in  7:15 p.m. - Wrestle

Matches will be three, one minute periods with two matches per wrestler.  Admission: $2.00/adult, $1.00/student.  No charge for participating wrestlers.

Captain Kindness will be joining us on Thursday, February 14th!

     Grades K-2: 10:10-10:30 a.m.

     Grades 3-5: 10:35-10:55 a.m. 

It's important to take care of your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth loss.

Here's how to keep your mouth and teeth healthy:

• Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
• Clean between your teeth every day with floss or another type of between-the-teeth cleaner
• Snack smart - limit sugary snacks
• Don't smoke or chew tobacco
• See your dentist or oral health professional regularly

Signs you need to see your Dentist

You Have Pain-Pain or swelling in your mouth, face or neck can mean a number of things.

Your Gums Are Acting Up-If your gums are puffy, they bleed when you brush or floss, or you have a family history of gum disease, it's time to make an appointment.

You Try to Hide Your Smile-Whether you're self-conscious about a missing tooth or hoping for a brighter smile, don't be shy about talking to your dentist.

You've Had work Done-If you have fillings, crowns, dental implants or dentures, see your dentist regularly to make sure everything is in great shape.

You Have Ongoing Medical Issues-Make your dentist part of your team if you have a medical condition or you are undergoing medical treatment.

You're Pregnant-It's safe to go to the dentist while pregnant. In fact, pregnancy can make some dental problems worse, so don't miss your regular checkup.

You're Having Trouble Eating-Difficulty chewing or swallowing is not the norm. Try eating soft or liquefied foods until you can see your dentist.

You Have Dry Mouth-Always feeling parched could be the sign of a medical issue or a medication side effect. 

You Use Any Kind of Tobacco-From bad breath to oral cancer, cigarettes and chewing tobacco are harmful to your overall and dental health.

You're Having Jaw Pain-Make an appointment if your jaw sometimes pops or is painful when opening and closing, chewing or when you first wake up. See a dentist also if you have an uneven bite.

Your Mouth Has Spots and Sores-If there's something that doesn’t look or feel right in your mouth, your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer. 

It's Time For Your Checkup-Even if you don’t have any symptoms, checkups are important because they can help prevent problems from developing and treat existing symptoms before they become more advanced. 

Source: https://medlineplus.gov/dentalhealth.html

Source: https://www.mouthhealthy.org

Thursday, February 21st, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Join us at Liberty Elementary to honor the special adult in your student's life with:

• Ice Cream
• Craft Porject
• Selfie Station - with Phone Attendant
• A Flower for that Special Adult

Camp Edventure is a free six-week elementary summer school program starting June 3 through July 16 (no school on July 4 & 5) from 8 am-noon that focuses on reading and math. Each Bismarck Public School District elementary school will have Camp Ed (except Northridge Elementary – see Note below). Children who will be entering grades 1-5 in the fall and whose parents live in the Bismarck Public School District are eligible to attend Camp Ed. The goal is that children who enroll in Camp Ed will maintain or improve their academic skills in reading and math.

You must register your child for the entire six week session. However, if your family has special circumstances, you can visit with your building principal. All on time registrations will be guaranteed a spot. Late registrations will be placed on a waiting list and parents will be notified if space becomes available.

• REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The deadline for registering is March 21. Please fill out one registration form per child that will be attending and return it to your child’s school office. Make sure that each registration form is signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.
• TRANSPORTATION: Busing service is not provided for Camp Edventure. Parents will need to provide transportation. 
• SCHOOL HOURS: Class begins at 8:00 and ends at 12:00 noon each day. Due to limited funding, there is no supervision for your child before or after these hours.

It is important for planning purposes that every effort is made to register your child by the March 21st deadline. If you need to withdraw your child at a later date, please notify your child’s school so that a child on the waiting list can be placed. Please call your school office if you have any questions.

NOTE (for Northridge Elementary parents): Due to construction at Northridge this summer, all Northridge students will attend Centennial Elementary for Camp Ed. Parents will need to provide transportation.

Common Sense Education: Connecting Families is a website designed to support and empower families in raising kids who think critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives.  Please click on the link below for great information for internet safety and educational ideas for children & families.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/connecting-families/share  

For National Reading Month (March 4-20), the Bismarck Larks will provide a FREE program to local school districts for kindergarten -5th grade, to help movivate and inspire elementary students to hit their reading goals.

The Larks will provide a poster for inside each classroom that has the four baseball bases.  The teacher at each level sets a goal for each base that their readers need to hit.  If 50% of classrooms participate, the school will receive an assembly put on by the Larks to kick off the Reading Program.  The school with the highest classroom participation rate will receive $200 in free books.

When the classroom reaches a "base," they will receive:

• 1st Base - A Larks bookmark
• 2nd Base - A book for the classroom (Casey at the Bat, Larks book)
• 3rd Base - A special day where Clark the Lark and the Larks Director of FUN reads a book to the class
• Home Run
  • The entire classroom and their families are invited to an exclusive Reading Program Day at the ballpark.  For those students whose parents cannot make it, Bismarck Public Schools will provide busing from the school on that day.
  • Reading Program Day at the ballpark will consist of a talk with Coach Repay and players about the importance of reading, games with the players on the field, story time with Clark the Lark, a variety of booths with literacy/reading activities, inflatables, and more.
  • The event will be held on Saturday, June 22nd from 12:00-2:00 p.m.