Books for the Season

Beautiful pros, beautifully illustrated, beautiful story. 

If you do not have this book in your Christmas collections, it's a must have.

It is an extremely touching story about a tree, Small Pine, longing to be chosen by the royalty of the land to be the year's Christmas Tree, a great honor. Small Pine working very hard to grow just right, was likely to be the one chosen, which made the other trees quite jealous. However, as the cold of winter came through the forest, animals needed shelter. While other trees shunned the little creatures to protect their beautiful form, Small Pine opened its branches without a thought, to protect the animals in need. This left his branches tattered and ruffled, and with a loss of hope to ever be the chosen Christmas Tree...   

What are some of your favorite holiday books we could add to our collections?!

THANK-YOU VETERANS

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long

 as it is the home of the brave."

 -Elmer Davis

BYU

Writing Contest 

 9-12^th GRADE Students

Submission Date: January 31, 2013

PRIZES in EACH Category:

Fiction, Poetry, Personal Essay, and Critical Essay

*  FIRST PLACE:  $100.00

*  SECOND PLACE:  $70.00

*  THIRD PLACE:  $45.00

*  FOURTH PLACE:  $30.00 (Optional)

*  Honorable Mention:  $20.00 (Optional)

Contestants

 Each contestant may submit one entry in each category.

(For Submission Requirements & FORM:  GO here.  THEN click on, 

Highschool Students - RE:  Writing Contest)

*   Fiction entries should be between 1,000 and 4,000 words long. Indicate the approximate number of words on the first page of the entry, upper right corner.

*  Poetry entries may be in any verse form and may consist of one poem or a group of poems totaling 25 to 60 lines. Indicate the number of lines on the first page of each entry, upper right corner.

*  Personal essays may be from 700 to 2,500 words long. Indicate the approximate number on the first page of the entry, upper right corner.

*  Critical essays may be from 700 to 2,500 words long and include proper documentation if any is needed. Indicate the approximate number on the first page of the entry, upper right corner.

And so it begins....

Liberty’s Monthly Celebration

of ART. 

By peeking into the world of new, old and different mediums of art, we have the opportunity to be enlightened by new perspectives, ideas, and expand our creative minds.

Meet November's Artist of the Month:

Laura Amiss

Paris, 1920

Hello my name is Laura, I am an illustrator and designer working with textiles and print.

I am originally from the north of England but for the last seven years I have called Amsterdam in The Netherlands home. I live here with my husband and two slightly wild but lovely children.

I graduated in Textiles from Goldsmiths College at the University of London in 2003. After graduating I moved to Amsterdam and started working in the costume Atelier of the National Ballet and Opera house, which was both amazing and daunting (not speaking that much Dutch at the time). I now work freelance as a designer and textiles artist.

 My handmade canvases are unique and are created using a selection of new and reclaimed fabrics. My work is composed of subtle lines and color combinations produced through layering, piecing and sewing fabrics together. I draw inspiration from my everyday environment and hope that the way in which I recapture the landscape or moments of ordinary life allows people to appreciate them with a fresh perspective.

"Cityscape"

My two passions are textiles and illustration, 
I have endeavored to combine the two in my work.

"When will it stop"  

Feel free to ask me any questions I am very nice.

 

- Laura

My Website - On Etsy - On Flickr - On Facebook

Do you have a favorite artist? 
Who would you like to see featured on Life of Liberty?

Prague

Scattered Showers

THIS Friday Group Lunch & Games

For Group Lunch & Games (THIS FRIDAY)

10.26.2012

We have also had to come up with a Plan B in anticipation of Friday's colder weather.  Instead of having a school-wide picnic, we will do the following:

11:00 - 11:30 - Grades K-2 will have organized games outside on the black top.  Kindergarten will be on the blacktop in front of the playground 1st and 2nd grade will be by the basketball hoops.  We will need parent volunteers to help Student Council with these activities.  

11:15-11:35 - Grades 6th - 8th will be able to picnic on the stage area as well as use the basketball court for games.  Student Council will help organize the games.

11:35-11:55 - Grades K-2 will picnic together in the gym with a movie shown on the wall of the stage. Parents are welcome to send blankets for their students to relax on while enjoying their indoor picnic.

11:50 - 12:20 - Grades 3-5 will have organized games outside on the black top by the basketball hoops. We will need parent volunteers to help Student Council with these activities. 

12:00 - 12:20 - Grades 9-12 will be able to picnic on the stage area as well as use the basketball court for games.  Student Council will help organize the games.

12:20 - 12:40 - Grades 3-5 will picnic together in the gym with a movie shown on the wall of the stage. Parents are welcome to send blankets for their students to relax on while enjoying their indoor picnic.

ALL lunches will be served in the GYM NOT THE ELEMENTARY COMMONS. We will send an email out on Thursday explaining the traffic flow.

If you ordered a school lunch a sack lunch will be provided. You do not need to bring one from home in this case

We hope this will be a fun way to enjoy lunch time!  

Red Ribbon Week & Spirit Week - Schedule

and

Spirit Week

October 23rd – November 2^nd

Strong Mind, Strong Body, Strong Spirit

For Spirit Days (Next Week) 

10.29-11.2.2012

• Monday  (10.29) -   Neon Day 
• Tuesday (10.30) -   Black and White Day  
• Wednesday (10.31) -   Halloween Costume & Assembly  
• Thursday  (11.1) -   Twin Day  
• Friday  (11.2) -  PJ Day 

Tuesday October 23^rd 9-10 am

Wellness Workshop with Mr. Brett Williams, MFT

Grades 6^th-12^th

*  Meet on the stage at 8:55 am.

Mr. Williams will focus on positive emotional and mental health during the teen years.  Parents are invited to attend if they desire.

Wednesday, October 24^th

Zumba in the Auditorium

*  Times and classes to be announced

Thursday, October 25^th, 7-8 pm

Drug Abuse Awareness and Prevention workshop with Officer Butters

*  This workshop is designed for parents, teachers and staff members.  Students may attend if accompanied by a parent.

Friday, October 26^th

Fun Field Games and Group Picnic

*  This event is being organized by the Student Council.  It will be held during lunch and will take place outside on the hill.  All students and teachers will need to bring a sack lunch. 

*  Details to follow.

Monday Oct. 29^th – Friday November 2^nd

School Spirit Week!

*  Dress up to show school spirit. 

*  Themes will be announced by the Student Council.

Monday, October 29^th

Intermountain Live

Assembly for students K-8

*  Details to follow

Wednesday, October 31^st

Costume Parade and Spirit Week Assembly

*  Hosted by the Student Council

Parent Workshop * Oct. 25 * 7-8pm (Red Ribbon Week)

Dear Parents,

Next week at Liberty Academy, we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week.  Throughout the next two weeks (October 22-31), the students will be participating in activities that celebrate and promote physical and mental wellness. This week is nationally designated as a Drug Awareness and Prevention campaign to help raise awareness of the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol.  This year's national theme is 

You can find more information and ideas for your family at http://redribbon.org.  Throughout the next two weeks (October 22-31), the students will be participating in activities that celebrate and promote physical and mental wellness. 

As a Parent Council, we would like to invite you - parents, teachers, and families - to a workshop presented by Deputy Butters of Salem City Police Department on Thursday, October 25 from 7-8 p.m. Liberty Academy.  Deputy Butters has been very supportive of our r.a.d.KIDS program, and we are excited to have him come to speak to us.   We hope you will join us for his presentation and light refreshments afterwards.  Attached to the email is a flier for you to print off as a reminder of this event.  (Please be sure to look at it as it has more information.)

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

LeMira Wheelwright

Parent Council President

Liberty Academy Charter School

 

Santaquin Community Upcoming Activities!

Magic Tree House Book Club is this Thursday: Hurry and sign up for our Australian adventure with this month's Magic Tree House Book Club! The Book party is this Thursday, September 27th! Sign up at the Santaquin library (20 W 100 S), Recreation Offices or http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1 See attached Flyer for more info!

Dutch Oven Dinner, Music and Cowboy Poetry THIS SATURDAY: Pre-Purchase your Dutch Oven Dinner, Music and Cowboy Poetry Tickets by this Wednesday, $7 a plate or $25 for a family ticket (5 plates) at the Library or Recreation Offices or http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1 See attached Flyer for more info!

Santaquin Recreation Fit Club: Don’t let the Holidays get to you!!!  Fit Club is a unique environment where participants are given the education and support that they need in their weight loss journey and transition to a healthy lifestyle. Weigh-ins at 7:00pm on Tuesday nights followed by a class; Classes are based on exercise, nutrition, motivation, and recipes. Since the program began in Jan 2010, it has helped the community lose over 2500 lbs. Santaquin Recreation was awarded the Outstanding Program Award from the Utah Recreation & Parks Association for Santaquin Fit Club! Next 12 week session starts October 2^nd. Fee is $30. http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1

Youth Wrestling: Program will start mid-November and run through mid-December with matches being either on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights* (1 to 2 matches and 1 practice per week) 6 matches total. Early Registration 9/24-10/15: Kinder-2^nd $30, 3^rd-6^th $35.  Regular Registration 10/16-10/30 or until full: Kinder-2^nd$35, 3^rd-6^th $40.  T-shirt and end of season award included.  Wrestling singlet, shoes and headgear are highly encouraged.  Volunteer coaches are needed.  Now hiring officials. *Fees and dates are subject to change.http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1

Girls’ Youth Volleyball: Program will start mid-November and run through mid-December with games being on Tuesday or Thursday nights* (1 game and 1 practice per week) 6 games total.  Early Registration 9/24-10/15: 3^rd/4th $25, 5^th-9^th $30.  Regular Registration 10/16-10/30 or until full: 3^rd/4th $30, 5^th-9^th $35.  Open for girls in grades 3^rd-9^th. Practices will start the end of October, games will start in November. Parent volunteers and officials needed for grades 3^rd-9^th. T-shirt and end of season award included. *Fees and dates are subject to change.http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1

Country Christmas Shop: Craft Fair and Christmas Celebration. Come for a fun event with crafts, entertainment and activities for the kids!  Saturday November 3^rd from 10am-5pm 45 W 100 S.  Now seeking vendors:  If you would like to be a vendor or perform in the talent show at the event register online at:http://www.activityreg.com/clientpage.wcs?clientid=SANTA&siteid=1 or come into the Recreation Offices, call us at 801-754-5805 with questions.

Check out our October Newsletter (see attached Flyer) for more fun events and sign ups including our Halloween Carnival and Halloween Hustle 5K!

Fall Fling 2012, A Great Success.

Saturday evening was Liberty Academy's Fall Fling. Liberty has a fall event every year and this was the first year I was able to attend. The crowds gathered all over Liberty's grounds, going from booth to booth. It was lovely walking the event! The evening was perfect and the scene was so fun to be apart of; students making up dances on the grassy field, or sprinting with their painted faces for the line of another booth, families and friends roaming to each activity, or soaking wet children giggling after their swim in the dunk tank! Each teacher was in charge of organizing a booth for the students. A big hit was the Photo Booth where students huddled while draping themselves in different costumes preparing for their "close-up." The chili cook off was also a great success. The many families that participated made the hungry people very happy.

During the evening I had the chance to chat with Mrs. Hamilton (4th Grade Teacher) and Mrs. Rasmussen (Special Ed. Asst.). They both expressed how wonderful the Liberty Academy community is, and how the community is one of the reasons they love working there. Mrs. Hamilton mentioned that the classes being a bit smaller creates an ease when connecting to students and parents. Every time I've attended a Liberty event I've felt that same kind of community feeling. And in the midst of our conversation, two of Mrs. Hamilton's former students came sprinting towards her, wrapping their arms around her in a big hug. The girls, now in the 6th grade, joyfully chatted with Mrs. Hamilton before dashing off to their next activity. It was quite fun hearing a description of Liberty Academy and then seeing her very words in action.

Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs. Rasmussen expressed a love for working at Liberty, and that there is a family atmosphere where all are working together for the kids, focusing on the kids. You can tell she has a great passion and love for the work she does. I noticed she had green paint all over her hands and face. Upon inquiring, I discovered that as she was assisting another teacher at their booth, food coloring seemed to have gotten the better of her! She tells me this while laughing at herself. As I spoke with Mrs. Rasmussen, it was clear to me that she has a wise and optimistic perspective!

Liberty Academy 6th graders with Mrs. Rasmussen & Mrs Hamilton

 It was such a delight to speak with these women, and many other parents and students at Fall Fling. What a great success! Thanks to parent council, teachers, parent volunteers and student council for all you did to make the evening so fantastic!

Fall Fling, Next Week!

Patriot's Day Assembly: Tues, Sep. 11

In recognition of Patriot's Day on Tuesday, Sept. 11, Liberty Academy students and faculty will surround the flagpole at 9:00 AM for a brief assembly consisting of the following:

• Flag-raising: Select students
• Pledge of Allegiance:   Student Council
• Star-Spangled Banner:   Sung a cappella by all present
• A 9/11 Tribute: Mr. Crippen
• Echo Taps: Played by Liberty Academy Band trumpet players

Those who wish to wear scout uniforms may do so in recognition of Patriots Day.

Thank you for your support of this program.

Christopher Crippen

Teacher

Everyone's favorite day is almost here...

Keep up to Date!! Santaquin's Leisure Services

* Newsletters will also be sent out via mail and email. 

Back to School NIght

There was a fantastic turn out last night at Liberty Academy's Back to School Night. So many families attended, familiarizing themselves with the new school year that began today! Many enjoyed reuniting with friends and teachers they missed over the summer, and many brand-new students came open to the new adventure that awaited them. There was a lively spirit amongst the crowds, making the event quite enjoyable.  

Teachers greeting parents and their new students, taking a moment to let them know what they should expect from their class. Mr. Winget made a special point to help parents understand the significance of what he teaches and how he teaches in a way that keeps his students active and void of any bordem or tiredness that tries to sneak in. It was lovely seeing the personalities of teachers expressed in their classrooms. Each classroom decorated, giving you a fun glimpse into who these teachers are. Whether it be the western wheels of History, or the wild jungle of 3rd grade, it's clear there is a great desire and a lot of effort given in hopes to help students feel at home in their classrooms. Thank you to the teachers and faculty for all their efforts, and thank you for the parents and students for making it all so worth it.

It was a great night!

We are very glad so many could make it out, and hope everyone had a fantastic first day.

Wise Words, Along the Joyous Journey of Learning...

 

“The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something. That's the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then — to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. Learning is the only thing for you. Look what a lot of things there are to learn.”

― T.H. White, The Once and Future King

Hope all, young and old, are excited for another year of life and learning.

See you soon at...
 Back to School Night, Monday Aug. 20th from 4-6pm

AND

The First Day of School, Tuesday Aug. 21

Get ready for a great year!

Great ad. Great thing to remember....

Orchard Days

Liberty Academy had the opportunity to participate in the 2nd Annual Orchard Days in Santaquin, UT on Monday. After the children's parade, Bonnie Mortensen and Kate Smith represented Liberty at the Santaquin Community Center for "Family Night," running the oh-so-popular spinwheel booth. Excited children, and even parents, lined up with their red tickets in hand excited for the chance to give the wheel a spin and win a prize. Liberty's line seemed to extend around the room, many participants coming back for and second or third time, yearning for another go at the wheel. It was wonderful to see old and new Liberty parents and students among the delightful surroundings.

Despite windy weather and moving the booths and bounce houses inside, spirits were high, and parents and children alike enjoyed train rides, pie eating contests, music and an outdoor movie. It was easy to be charmed by the warm community presence that filled the Santaquin Community Center that evening. There is a true felicity in being immersed in the community spirit, and Liberty Academy enjoyed the great experience!

Orchard Days run until Aug. 4th. For upcoming events and schedule, go here!... and have fun!

It all starts here... 

Fall 2012 REGISTRATION, AUGUST 8TH

Liberty Academy's Fall Registration is in 1 week!

9:00-12:00am Wednesday, August 8, 2012

For enrollment go here.

Forms and Information

Giving Life to Liberty

At Liberty Academy, we are dedicated to giving your children a cornerstone education on which to build the rest of their lives.

We believe every child is as educationally unique as their physical thumbprint, and therefore has the right and is worth the effort to receive an education which is equally tailored to his or her individual needs.

Life of Liberty is for all of us. It is a blog that centers around connecting our students, parents, friends and families to, not only Liberty Academy, but our community, the world we all hope to make a difference in, and ourselves.

Here you will find many events, contests, tips, news on Liberty Academy, features on students and members of our community, exciting opportunities and more.

We hope this blog serves as a great tool for all of us as we strive to become better citizens and reach our ever-growing goals.

So welcome, from Liberty Academy!