LCHS House Captains Tatum Flack and Isabella Nielsen holding the Neenen Cup.Domus Gratitudinis won the prestigious award by earning the most House points.

Liberty Common Sense“A weekly account of our revolutionary journey”

Volume 22, Issue 27 - March 29, 2019

Next week at Liberty Common School is Marcus Porcius Cato week.

Next week is Cato Week at LCHS. Marcus Porcius Cato (234 – 149BC)or Cato The Elder was a Roman statesman, orator, and the first Latinprose writer of importance. He disliked luxury and ostentation. He himselfaffected rustic manners and speech, though he was witty and deeplylearned. Cato’s influence on the growth of Latin literature was immense.He was the author of Origines, the first history of Rome composed inLatin. As censor, Cato aimed at preserving the mos majorum (“ancestralcustom”) and combating all Greek influences, which he believed were

undermining older Roman standards of morality.

From Bob Schaffer, HeadmasterNickels, Dimes & Quarters

By: Bob Schaffer, Headmaster

Donating to good causes is hard. Nonetheless, it’s somethingAmericans do more generously than nearly anywhere else onthe planet.

For example, ticket sales for tonight’s first-ever Liberty CommonSunset Soirée indicate the gathering will be a well-attended, andfestive success. Yet, donating for the excellent cause isn’tcheap.

Liberty’s parent-led Board of Directors is indeed sensitiveto this, and has launched efforts intended to meet allLiberty families at their donation-making comfort point inhopes of enabling everyone to be a regular, annualschool donor. So, if you’re unable to attend tonight’sSoirée, trust me, there are more opportunities to come.

This week, coincidentally, we received an update from theAmazonSmile program letting us know the school received$380 so far this year thanks to Liberty parentsdesignating our school as their favored charity whenmaking an Amazon purchase. The program claims, overtime, to have generated $125 million for all charities.

Of that, Liberty’s grand total comes to $1,303. Boostingthat figure literally costs you nothing. A few simplekeystrokes will direct a few more nickels, dimes, or quarters to our school with your nextAmazon purchase.

Please read further down in this newsletter for instructions on how you can donate in thiseffortless way, too. It’s quite easy, and it really adds up.

All-Liberty NewsSecond Round Of Chemo. “Sometimes it is hard to knowwhat to say. I know so many of you are praying, please prayspecifically for her leukemia to go into remission after thisnext treatment.” Trinity Scarpella’s mom Becky,yesterday, posted these words (CLICK HERE) for thosetracking the LCHS senior’s battle against acutemyelogenous leukemia (AML). Trinity is putting the virtue ofFortitude on full display. Guidance on donations andprayers is also being communicated through the site. CLICKHERE to help the family cover medical expenses. Commentsand messages can be left at both sites. Trinity is a veryimportant part of the LCHS community, and substantiallydefines the character of our student body. Parents Becky &Todd Scarpella are fantastic figures in our Liberty

Common community, as are Trinity’s brothers Jadon (10th grade), and Gabriel(8th grade). More information will be communicated here as it becomes known.

High School Theatre Production. Come see the LCHSTheatre production of William Shakespeare's comedy MuchAdo About Nothing, April 26-28th. If you enjoy witty banter andhilarious mix-ups then this is the show for you. CLICK HERE topurchase your ticket. Ticket prices range from $5-$15.

Thank You Sunset Soirée Sponsors. Several local businesses are sponsoring ourspring fundraising event, and we are grateful for their support of Liberty CommonSchool.

Ahoy Mateys! Join us for theadventure of a lifetime as Jim, CaptainSmollett, and the rest of the crew ofthe Hispaniola set off for TREASUREISLAND. Just watch out for Long JohnSilver and his band of buccaneers. Buy your tickets HERE. Each ticket purchase includes twodesserts and a beverage to enjoybefore the show or during intermission. Thank you for supporting the arts atLiberty Common School - see you atthe show.

Job Opportunities At Liberty. Please visit our website to keep up-to-date on the jobopenings for the 2019-2020 school year. Referrals are often the best source foremployees, so please pass these along if you know of anyone who would excel as aphysics instructor, Latin instructor, music instructor, elementary instructor, teacherassistant, or AST para-professional.

2018-2019 Important DatesImportant Dates.

March 29 | Sunset Soirée, 7:00PM, Windsong Estate Event CenterMarch 30 | Spring Fling High-school dance, 7:00PM-10:00PM, LCHS Great Hall

April 5 | Game on! High-school game nightApril 6 | Liberty-to-Liberty 5KApril 9 | Seniors-To-The-CapitalApril 9 | Early Dismissal (State Testing - Schedule Below), No Lunch served.April 10 | Open-campus, seniors onlyApril 10 | Character Education Lyceum, Gratitude 2:00PM, ColosseumApril 10 | Liberty Lecture: Vaping, 6:30PM, LCHS Great HallApril 12 | Jr-high Spring Dance, 6:30PM-9:00PMApril 12 | 5th-and 6th- Grade Dessert Auction, 7:00PM, LCS Performance HallApril 13 | High-school Prom, 8:00PM- 11:00PM, The Lincoln CenterApril 15 | Public-Information Night, LCHS, 6:30PMApril 19 | Good Friday, No SchoolApril 24 | Open-campus, seniors onlyApril 24 | High-School Induction Ceremony, 2:00PM, ColosseumApril 25 | BOD Meeting, 6:00PM, LCHS, AcropolisApril 26 | Liberty/College T-Shirt DayApril 26-28 | LCHS Spring Play, Fri-7:00PM, Sat-7:00PM Sun- 2:00PM, LCSPerformance HallApril 29 | Public-Information Night, LCS, 6:30PM

CLICK HERE for school calendar.

CLICK HERE to view school bell schedule and block-day schedule.

2018-2019 School Holidays and Intermissions April 19 | Good Friday | No school

From Board Of DirectorsThe Board of Directors is establishing a Student Data Privacy Committee. The board iscommitted to preserving the privacy of our students’ data, and is establishing thiscommittee to review Liberty’s policies and practices to make certain that we remain incompliance with state law and that our students’ data is protected to the best of ourability. The board received a report from the Academic Support Team (AST) at its March 7thmeeting. The AST provides targeted academic support and intervention to ensure allLiberty students have access to our wonderful curriculum. The AST listed a number ofaccomplishments over the last year including creation of an improved website, increasedparticipation in Liberty 101 and Homework Booster. The improved AST website can beseen here .

Board of Directors Upcoming Election. Liberty Common School ispleased to announce the upcoming election for candidates for theLCS parent volunteer Board of Directors. Three Board positions areup for election and we have four candidates interested in thepositions. The school-wide election will be held, according to Liberty’sbylaws, during the third week of April. Candidate board applications can be viewed here: Liberty Common

School Board of Directors Applications.

High School Newsworthy NoticesHalf-Day For Grades 7-11. April 9, 2019 will be a half-day for grades 7th-11th due tostate-mandated testing. No lunch will be served. Students will be dismissed from schoolat various times according to the testing schedule. CLICK HERE for the testingschedule. Students may wait on campus for their rides.

House Elections. The House election season is happening now, and there are severaldeadlines rapidly approaching. The deadline to submit School Captain applications isthis coming Monday, 4/1/2019. House Captain application packets are available to bepicked up from Mrs. Salehi. A complete list of key dates can be found by CLICKINGHERE. Students interested in running for a leadership position should thoroughlyfamiliarize themselves with the House-System Bylaws, which can be found by CLICKINGHERE.

Seniors To State Capitol: Attention all LCHS seniors: On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, youwill be spending the morning at the State Capitol. Members of the Colorado State Houseof Representatives and the Colorado State Senate are eager to meet LCHS seniors, andshow you around the Capitol and host you in observing some of the legislative process.We’ll spend a few hours at the Capitol, then have lunch at Cinzetti’s. LCHS will be able topick-up the lunch tab and all travel expenses.

We’ll take attendance as you board the busses at 7:50AM. To participate, you will need asigned fieldtrip form and you will need to be dressed nicely. Remember, we’re nottourists on this trip, we will be interacting with actual senators, representatives, and otherstate officials, so wear business attire – not business casual, but actual business attire.The bus will return between 2:30 and 3:00PM. Those needing to return earlier shouldmake arrangements for independent transportation.

Nobel Prize Encounter. LCHS junior Molly Ring got tochat recently with 1992 Nobel Peace Prize recipientRigoberta Menchú a political- and human-rights activistwhose work spans Central and South America. Molly ispart of Global Leaders which facilitated her travel toGuatemala a few years ago where she saw the results ofMenchú’s work firsthand. There, Molly worked withindigenous farmers, and volunteered at a hospital servingpeople with physical and mental disabilities. To learnmore about Global Leaders and the work it does in FortCollins and abroad, contact Molly Ring or CLICK HERE.

From Mrs. Kearney, AssistantPrincipal

Spring Fling Dance. Well, it’s just around the corner and

we are celebrating with a Spring Fling Dance tomorrowMarch 30th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Come to the RigdenFarms barn down the street for a beautiful dance aroundsunset illuminated with warm soft lights and pastel colors.We will be bringing our DJ equipment there to providedance music, along with games outside and more. We arealso providing cupcakes for a special spring addition. Thisevent is for high-school students only, and admission is$10 for everyone. We’ll see you there for the best night ofthe season. For more information, please contact DPHouse Captains Hannah Lovely or Leslie Gilsdorf.

Game On! Come to Game On! for good food and fungames. All high-schoolers are invited to Game-On onFriday, April 5 from 7:00-10:00 p.m at the high school.The cost is $5. There will be plenty of good food, afood- eating competition, and lots more! There is noreason for you not to be there. Free-dress-day rules

apply.

Prom. Attention LCHS high-school upperclassstudents (grades 11-12): Prom is just around thecorner, Saturday April 13th from 8-11pm at theLincoln Center Canyon West Ballroom. This is anight you will never forget especially with ourtheme of Van Gogh’s sunflowers and stars andcatered Peace Love and Little Doughnutdoughnut bar. Tickets cost $40 for singles and$70 for couples; tickets go on sale the week ofMarch 25th during high-school lunch. And don’tforget to check your inboxes to vote for prom royalty. The formal Dance Dress Coderules apply (see below). If you have any questions find DF house captain AlexiaArmatas and Megan Dille or Senior Rep Madison Neighbors.

Formal and Semi-Formal Dress Code.Men: Dress slacks and button-up shirts are required; suit coats and ties arerecommended. No jeans, T-shirts, or other casual clothing are allowed.Women: Dresses can be any strap style (including strapless), but must be modest (nolower back exposure - bottom of shoulder blades must be covered, no exposed cleavageor midriffs, no transparent/translucent fabrics, and no higher than finger-tip length).

From Dr. Robinson, AssistantPrincipal

SAT and ACT Prep. As the SAT test on April 9 approaches, please remember that thereare free preparation resources through Khan Academy's partnership with the SAT. Ifyou are taking an ACT test on your own, there are similar resources through the ACTAcademy.

AP Proctors Needed. Beginning May 6, LCHS will be offering a number of AP exams to

students. Since the exams are given during the school day, when teachers and staff aretypically unavailable to proctor, we rely on the generous time donations of volunteers tohelp staff these exams. Proctoring involves being in the room to assure that proceduresare being correctly followed and that the exam is properly timed. We will provide the smallamount of training required. If you can help on one or more of the mornings orafternoons listed on the schedule below, please contact Dr. Robinson.

PSAT 10 Preadmin Session. 10th graders must participate in a preadministrationsession for the PSAT 10 on April 2. There will be sessions at 6:45 AM and 2:50PM. Students may attend whichever session is most convenient. Students in sportsshould attend the morning session or make arrangements to be slightly late to practice.

From Mrs. Campbell, CollegeCounselor

Noteworthy Articles About College

Class of 2019- College Admit List. Seniors have been admitted to over 250colleges/universities so far. Seniors are continuing to find out about their collegeadmissions decisions throughout April. Congratulations on your accomplishments. CLICKHERE for an updated list.

Seniors: May 1 College Decision Day. Don’t forget thatyour final day to commit to your first choice college is May1st. April is the time to evaluate your financial offers frommerit-based and need-based aid and consider the bestcollege that meets your needs academically, personally,

and financially. Be sure to let the colleges know whereyou have been admitted if you are not choosing to attendthere. Log into your portal to accept or deny youradmissions offer.

College Placements Tests. Perhaps overlooked in themedia frenzy over the "Varsity Blues" scandal was thisweek's announcement that the University of Denver haddecided to drop its ACT/SAT testing requirement forrecent U.S. high-school graduates. There are more andmore colleges choosing the test-optional route. For somestudents, this can be a helpful route when consideringpotential colleges. CLICK HERE for more information.

The frequently revised database of more than 1,000colleges and universities that will make admissions

decisions about all or many applicants without regard to test scores is available freeonline .

St. Josephs University. Private, Jesuit university in Philadelphia. The Haub school ofbusiness and health sciences programs have some of the highest internship and job-placement rates. Visting April 15th 7:45 am.

NOCO College Fair. Mark your Calendar for the NOCO College Fair at LCHS on April30th 6:30-8:30pm. Over 40 colleges in attendance. See you there.

AST Tip Of The WeekAST Website. Students and parents with questions about how to succeed at LCHSshould check out the AST’s website . On it they’ll find helpful links, presentations, andother resources about what newcomers should expect and how returning students canimprove their study skills, reading habits, and more.

For more tips, check out the AST Website: CLICK HERE

From Dan Knab, Athletic Director

'Stay Together, Play Together,Win Together!'

Celebrate LCHS Heroine, Hero. Please attend a dessert-reception-style celebrationand hear a couple of speeches. Let’s honor a couple of our best on Monday, 1 April,2019, 6:30pm in the Great Hall. We’ll be honoring Coach Jim Altergott: Inducted intothe Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame; and, Mrs. RebeccaFinkel: Passing the Baton from Booster Club.

This Week In Jr.-High Sports:Jr.-High Track & FieldWed, 4/3, 4pm, Home, at Liberty Common

Jr.-High SoccerThu, 4/4, , 4pm, Home, vs Weld Central

Contact Jr.-High Coaches Directly:Boys Basketball - Contact Coach Arend (8th); Contact Coach Matthews (7th).Girls Basketball - Contact Coach Arend (7th); Contact Coach Hart (8th).Cross Country - Contact Coach Kissane .Soccer - Contact Coach Reeves (Boys); Coach Hubbeling (Girls).Track - Contact Coach Reeves or Coach Wilcox.Volleyball - Contact Coach Krueger (8th); Coach Busick or Coach Lanciotti (7th).

This Week In High-School SportsBaseballSat, 3/30, 11am; 1pm, Away, at Highland (varsity only).Mon, 4/1, 5:30pm, Away, at Resurrection Christian (JV Only).Tue, 4/2, 3:30pm; 5:30pm, Home, vs Strasburg.Thur, 4/4, 3:30pm; 5:30pm, Away, TBD.

Track & FieldSat, 3/30, 11am, Home, Altitude running Invite (Rocky Mountain High School).Sat, 4/6, 9am, Away, Eaton Invitational.

SoccerSat, 3/30, 10am, Away, @ Dawson (Varsity Only).Tue, 4/2, 4pm, Away, at Estes Park High School (Varsity Only).Thu, 4/4, 4pm; 6pm, Away, at Sterling High School.Sat, 4/6, 7pm(V); 5pm(JV), Home vs Kent Denver (Fossil Ridge High School).

Contact High-School Coaches Directly:Baseball - Coach Bissell.Basketball - Men's Basketball Coach Altergott; Women's Basketball Coach Ukasick.Cross Country - Coach Schulte .Soccer - Men and Women Coach Salehi.Track & Field - Coach Nichols.Volleyball - Coach Camp.

Gym BannersEver wonder how to get your business advertised in the high-school Colosseum?Contact Rebecca Finkel.

For jr.-high and high-school athletic-score updates throughout the week, check outLiberty Common Athletic Booster Club's Facebook page by clicking HERE.

Liberty Common Athletic Boosters/ Support LCHS

Support Liberty.

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Simply go to http://smile.amazon.com and enter “Core Knowledge Charter SchoolFoundation.” CKC School Foundation is the technical name for our non-profitorganization. You will not find us by searching for 'Liberty.’ The AmazonSmile Foundationwill donate 0.5% of the purchase price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases back toLiberty.

Support Liberty. Stop by the office today to pick up yourKing Soopers re-loadable gift card. 5% of all purchasesgoes back to Liberty Common School. Think of thepossibilities.

What Every Liberty Parent Should KnowCharacter Education in the Discipline ProcessBy: Torgun Lovely, LCHS Principal

Kids make mistakes. When juvenile mistakes occur here at Liberty,we view them as valuable learning opportunities – occasions forlovingly asserting our character-education objectives when they aremost in need.

As a longtime educator, I am convinced the approaches we havedeveloped over the years are among the best I have everencountered, mainly because they give students the greatest chance to truly learn fromtheir mistakes. We assist them in developing a moral compass pointing...(CLICK HEREto continue reading).

Classical Manners For The Modern Youth

From the 1934 high-school textbook"Good Manners" used in "HouseholdScience" class of that day:

“Rule No. 66 Be Considerate (continued).Never forget to use the proper title before thename of one who has earned as a title; as, 'Dr.Jones,' 'Professor North.'

"A minister is spoken to as 'Mr. Brown' (or, 'Dr.Brown,' as he has the title); but his letters are

addressed 'Reverend'; as, 'Rev. Thomas D. Brown'; or, 'Reverend M.J. Fulton.'Always include either the given name or initials with the title; do not use the form'Rev. Anderson.' On the street, and in all public places, speak without raising your voice. Beespecially careful of calling out a first name. Often a stranger overhears you, anduses the name in a familiar way."

Alumni Update From Allison Salehi (LCHS Classof ’17) now attending University of NorthernColorado

College is “easier than I thought it was going to be,” for University of Northern Coloradosophomore Allison Salehi. A 2017 LCHS graduate, Allison remembers being intimidatedabout the transition from high school to college. “Everyone scares you about how hardcollege will be,” she said on a recent visit to her alma mater, “but it’s not as hard as Ithought.” Allison changed her major recently from elementary education to Sports & ExerciseScience, and loves an anatomy class she’s taking this semester. “It’s really interesting,and I enjoy it,” she said. “It builds off of Mrs. Karr’s anatomy class that I took atLiberty.” A former star of the LCHS volleyball court, Allison has always loved sports andexercise. “Switching to a major where you get to learn about the things you enjoy ismotivating to me,” she said. Allison credits the LCHS workload and rigor for her preparation for success incollege. “The homework at Liberty was hard, but it’s made college work much easier,”she said. “Lots of people struggle with that in college, but Liberty prepared us well forstudying, time management, and knowing how to read a book.” “Do your homework,” Allison advises current Liberty students. “That really prepares youfor college. It helps you to be your own student, and not having to rely on everyoneelse. Getting your work done in high school gives you better grades to get into a goodcollege,” she said. Allison also advises college-bound students to not be afraid of changing majors once incollege. “I was really scared to change majors in college,” she said. “But don’t be afraidto pursue a different field or career if you’re going to like it more – even if it takes moretime to graduate. It’s worth it.” Allison also recommends getting active in intramural sports as a good way to continuehigh-school athletic interests on a college campus. Without hesitation, Allison said, “Goto the gym!” Allison is still unsure what her eventual job goals will be, but after only three fullsemesters in college, she’s got plenty of time. With college graduation still several

semesters out, she’s thinking in the direction of physical therapy, or occupationaltherapy. Go Bears!

LCHS Opportunity SocietyLCHS students and alumni are eager for job and career opportunities. Need a greatcandidate for your business’ next job opportunity? Please have it posted here to sharewith Colorado’s most dependable, and most intelligent students and graduates. Pleaseemail a position description to Mr. Torgun Lovely and we’ll promptly draw our students’attention to it.

Temporary Evening Custodial Help Needed. We are in need of temporary eveningcustodial help at the elementary during the month of April. This position could be filled bya high school student, parent or community member. The hours and duration for thisposition would be after school for 4 weeks starting as soon as possible. The hours wouldbe from 3-11 PM (negotiable). This position may be needed during the summer break aswell. Please contact Casey Churchill if you are interested.

Job Opportunity. BrightStar Care is looking for Liberty students who are at least 18 tojoin their in-home healthcare company. The company provides paid training for CNAcertification for qualified applicants. If interested, look on its website for moreinformation.

Write Essay, Win Scholarship. A Colorado-based drivers-ed school is offering a$1,500 scholarship to a high-school senior, or junior who plans to attend college, andwho writes the best essay. CLICK HERE for contest details. Deadline is April 30th.

Summer Job. Splash Pool Services is now hiring for lifeguards and pool-maintenancetechnicians for summer employment. Training will be provided for both positions. Alllifeguard applicants should either be enrolled in a lifeguard-training class or hold acurrent lifeguard certification. Please find a list of Lifeguard-Training classes here . Onceyou are enrolled in a class, or have a current certification, fill out an online application;and you will be contacted for an interview.

Babysitting Opportunity. Fort Collins/Liberty Common School family seeking a summersitter for 2 children ages 11 (5th grade) and 8 (2nd grade). Hours will be Mondaythrough Thursday 7:45 am until 4:30-5:30 pm. Pay range $10-15/hour depending onexperience. Must have own transportation and ability to take the kids to/from activitieslike swimming lessons. Would also like help with participation in summer-readingprograms and completion of summer-homework packet. Must love to swim as our kidslike to spend a lot of time at a neighborhood pool. Will also have some meal preparationwith lunch and snacks each day. If interested, please contact Amy Stump.

The Larimer County Workforce Center Summer Careers. The Larimer CountyEconomic and Workforce Development's CareerRise team is connecting teens, ages 14-18, to businesses, information, and opportunities. It is hosting two Summer EmploymentNights for youth and their families. CLICK HERE for more information.

Summer Job Opportunity. The Baldpate Inn a historic bed-and-breakfast located inRocky Mountain National park is looking for seasonal summer employees. CLICK HEREfor more information.

$500 Scholarships. The Knights of Columbus Council #12145 is awarding two $500scholarships to graduating high-school seniors who attend St. Elizabeth Ann SetonCatholic Church. CLICK HERE for an application. Deadline: April 7, 2019.

News Worth RepeatingTeam Trinity. Trinity Scarpella designed the logo onthe right for apparel that will be on sale through April7th. Duo Designs is selling these shirts, and hasagreed to donate a portion of the sales back to theScarpella family. In addition, all the profits will go tothe Scarpella family. CLICK HERE to order.

Liberty-To-Liberty 5K. Fasten your laces and getready to race, it's time for the 9th-annual Liberty-to-Liberty 5K. Different from past years, this event istitled Run for Trinity and all the proceeds from it willbe donated to the Scarpella family. The 5K will beon April 6th at 10 am beginning at the elementaryschool and ending at the high school. Due to thischange, the course will be modified (moreinformation on the exact course will soon come out).

Towards the end of the 5K, there will be a color run leading into the staff parking lot ofthe high school. There, participants are invited to enjoy a delicious barbecue as well asPopsicles and other treats that will be sold by the LCHS Ambassadors Club. There willalso be a car wash in the student parking lot hosted by Key Club.

In order to register to participate in the run/walk, please print out and complete thefollowing form. Make sure to then return this form to either the LCHS or LCS front officeswith check attached. CLICK HERE.

This is a very big and important event, so we need your help. If you are interested involunteering to help with set-up, cooking, etc., please sign-up using the updated link.

CLICK HERE to sign-up to bring food items for the barbecue.

Liberty Lecture: Vaping. Our next Liberty Lecture occurs April 10, 6:30PM at the highschool. Experts will be presenting the facts on vaping. Come and get informed.

Stand Up For Liberty. Poudre School District is currently looking for a charter-schoolparent representative to sit on the PSD District Accountability Committee (DAC). Thiscommittee meets one time per month. Representatives play an important role on thiscommittee as you are the voice for all charter schools. Please find information herecontaining the purpose of the accountability committee, the positions that will beavailable for next year, and meeting dates and information.

Sex-Ed-Curriculum Bill Still Pending. The LibertyCommon Board of Directors, and charter schools acrossColorado, are strenuously opposing passage of statelegislation that would impose a new mandated sex-edcurriculum. Please read our BOD’s recently passed

Resolution (CLICK HERE) opposing HB 1032. Pleasecontact all Northern Colorado State Senators and add yourvoice by amplifying charter-school opposition to HB1032. The bill is moving through the Senate quickly. Senators representing Northern Colorado are:Joann Ginal | Senate District 14 | 303-866-4569 |joannginal@yahoo.comRob Woodward | Senate District 15 | 303-866-4853 |rob.woodward.senate@state.co.usVicki Marble | Senate District 23 | 303-866-4876 |vicki.marble.senate@state.co.us

It is also important to contact Governor Jared Polis, and urge him to continue histradition of supporting charter-school autonomy by opposing HB1032. CLICK HERE toshare your comments with the governor.

Registration Is Open for LCHS SummerAcademic Opportunities (7th-12th grade).

As you make plans for the summer, be sure toconsider taking advantage of the outstandingacademic programs offered by LCHS facultymembers throughout the summermonths. Participating in a Liberty Common summeracademic program is a great choice to remediate orenrich your child's academic skills and knowledge in a multitude of areas.

LCHS (7-12) offers English, math, and foreign-language-review courses, as well asopportunities for students enrolling in grades 7 thru 12 to meet some junior-high or high-school course requirements.

The following academic programs and courses are available during the summer of2019. All grade levels indicated are for the 2019-2020 school year.

(Please note Composition 1 is scheduled from 8:30am-12:30pm, this time is differentthan previously advertised). Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Space is limited and seats will fill upquickly. Course descriptions, dates and detailed registration information are available in thecurriculum guide and on the registration/payment website.CLICK HERE (guide attached) for the LCHS Summer Academic Opportunities CurriculumGuide.CLICK HERE for the online registration and payment website. *All registration and payments must be made online through CheddarUp. We cannotaccept cash or check. CheddarUp is a very user friendly and does not require the userto have a school-based account. All summer programs and courses are operated and organized by the individual faculty.All questions and concerns regarding course content, logistics and attendance should besent to the faculty member directly.

Questions or concerns regarding registration and payment should be sent to SandyStoltzfus, LCS Assistant Principal and Summer School Coordinator (K-12).

STEM Camp Opportunity. The STEM summer camp opportunities are open to allstudents in the Fort Collins area grads 1-8 CLICK HERE.

The summer STEM camps for elementary- and middle-school students held this summerthroughout the school district is looking for student volunteers. Link will officially openafter spring break.

Women Can Be In STEM Too. On April 1, 2019from 7-8PM in the LCHS Edison Lab, Darlene

Rouleau, a female software engineer, will be givinga presentation about her work and schoolexperiences. She will be talking about increasingvisibility and awareness about women in STEM(Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering).There will be a robotics demonstration by GillianHepworth, Chloe Young, Raegan Smith, and

Taylor Reinke from the FIRST Tech Challenge school team (L.A.S.E.R) as well. If your5th- or 6th-grade student is interested in pursuing STEM, please attend this excitingevent. Contact Taylor Reinke or Mrs. Lannen for more information.

Girls State. The American Legion Auxiliarydescribes the Girls State Program as "one ofthe most respected and coveted experientiallearning programs presented in the UnitedStates."

The program epitomizes the ALA’s mission tohonor those who have brought us our freedomthrough our enduring commitment to developyoung women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. The youngwomen become knowledgeable of the democratic process and how our republic form ofgovernment works at the state and national levels.

The application can be found here and is due April 15.

AP And Concurrent-Enrollment Credits.One of the advantages of taking AP examsand concurrent-enrollment courses atLCHS is the possibility to transfer credit toyour choice college or university. It cansometimes lessen the amount of time youspend in college and may also impact youroverall college cost. Unfortunately, therecan also be some barriers, as not allcolleges and universities will award

transferred credit. Many also require a minimum score on AP tests in order to receivecredit. It’s very important to take the time to do your research early to know if the creditsyou are considering will in fact transfer to a potential college. Here are a few websites tohelp you determine what scores are necessary to receive credit:

Transferology - CLICK HERE. This website shows how courses you have taken or planto take transfer to another college or university for credit

University of Colorado, Boulder- CLICK HERE.

Colorado State University- CLICK HERE.

Stanford- CLICK HERE.

Seniors will have a mandatory senior check-out meeting on May 13 during 9th hour.Seniors will hear about the checkout process that will also include how to requesttranscripts for their concurrent enrollment credit. (AP, CU Succeed, CCU Transcripts forthese credits do not need to be requested until the students knows what colleges theyare attending and have completed all AP exams).

Preparing For The Tests: ACT and SAT. As high-school juniors prepare for the stateSAT on April 9th at LCHS, it's import to keep in mind the ACT is another college-readiness test that is available. All colleges and universities accept both the ACT and theSAT. Some students might score higher on one test over the other, so it's good to

consider taking each one at least once then decide which test is a better fit before takingthe test again. The focus of the test is for both admissions, and scholarshipconsiderations. Many colleges award money based on a GPA and test-score matrix.Research colleges you are considering and how they award scholarships. Here are acouple examples:Colorado State University- CLICK HERE.U of Missouri- Mizzou- CLICK HERE.

Each testing agency offers free practice:Free SAT Prep CLICK HERE.Free ACT Prep CLICK HERE.

You will need to register for additional test dates through the official testing sites. Thereare various testing sites throughout Colorado.

ACT- www.act.org SAT- www.collegeboard.com.

Writing Section- There are fewer college and universities that require the writing sectionof the SAT and ACT. Be sure to check with your prospective colleges if they require thewriting sections before taking.

State Testing. It is that time of year for the followingstandardized tests to be administered at the upperschool:

CMAS math & English assessments (7th – 8thgrades)CMAS social studies assessments (7th grade) CMAS science assessments (8th, & 11th grades)PSAT exams (9th-10th grades)SAT exam (11th grade)

Given this advanced notice of these tests, please plan student appointments andschedules accordingly. When students are absent during testing, it creates a burden onthe staff to administer make-up exams for individual students. We ask for yourconsideration in this matter when making daytime appointments. The testing schedule can be viewed by clicking here .

These tests have value. The school relies on the results of these and other tests whenevaluating our curricula or programs.

Standardized testing is a state-initiated function of public education, as its goal isto provide objective insight into a student’s intellectual and academic aptitudecompared to other Colorado students. As a common benchmark, colleges rely onthis information for both undergraduate and graduate admissions. Professionalorganizations rely on such tests to determine a candidate’s knowledge in a field ofstudy (bar exam, actuarial tests, professional engineering exams, architectureexams, etc.). Developing test-taking skills can be helpful as students age andmature.These tests are also the primary way parents have to compare schoolsobjectively. While test scores (high or low) are not the only means to compareschools, they are by far the most prolific and publicly available means to do so. Weare proud of the academic accomplishments of our students. To put accurateresults on public display is an acceptable practice.Our character-education program highlights the foundation stones ofresponsibility, cooperation, and citizenship in the elementary school and thecapstone virtues of prudence, fortitude, and justice in the high school. Askingstudents to do their best when faced with a standardized test enables them todisplay these virtues in a meaningful way. Their lives will likely contain many suchchallenges. Teaching students, while they are young, to do their best, wheneverthe opportunity presents itself, will help set them apart from their less-motivatedpeers.

Thank you for your cooperation in adjusting your schedule to make sure your childrenare in attendance for these assessments. It is critical we have maximum participation toshow the state the incredible work we are doing here at Liberty.

NHS Children's Book Drive. If you would like to donate lightly used books for achildren's book drive, please drop them off in the collection box in Dickinson's Attic (Mrs.Renstrom's room) 118B.

College Fairs. Mark your calendars for some great College Fairs this spring. Denver College Fair, April 14th, 1:00- 4:00 pm, Cherry Creek High School.Northern Colorado College Fair, April 30th, 6:30-8:00 pm, Liberty Common HighSchool.

Over 50 in state and out of state colleges- 2 year and 4 year· Breakout Sessions:

Understanding Scholarships and Financial AidPreparing and completing your college applicationBoettcher, Daniels Fund, Northern Colorado Scholarship Foundation and Gapyear option organizations will be available

STEM College Fair, June 8, 1:00-4:00 pm, Colorado School of MinesQuestions to ask at a college fair- see attached

What’s Economics To You? Win $1,000 answering this question in an essay contestby CLICKING HERE. High-school seniors and juniors of Colorado are eligible to enter;and if you do win, your LCHS econ instructor gets a $250 prize for inspiring you.Deadline: March 29, 2019.

Upcoming TripsTravel to South Korea Summer 2019. CLICKHERE for more information. Andrea Heyman,coordinator of the annual visit of students fromour sister-school, GyeSeong school of Seoul, willbe leading a trip to South Korea in July,2019. Details are still being finalized; CLICKHERE to email Andrea Heyman for moreinformation.

Music, Mountains, Chocolate. Travel to theAlpine world of Switzerland, Bavaria and Austria.Mr. Lunn is leading his fourth tour of thisfascinating and beautiful region of Europe duringSpring Break of 2020. This trip is open to high-school students, parents and LCHS alumni.Email Mr. Lunn if interested.

2020 European Trip. Participate in a 2020 tripto Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. Contact Mr.Tullius or Mr. Seiple for more information.

BOD Approved 2019-2020 School Holidays andIntermissions Aug. 26 | Classes BeginSept. 2 | Labor DayOct. 25 | Parent/Teacher ConferencesNov. 27-29 |ThanksgivingDec. 23-Jan. 3 | Winter BreakJan. 20 | Martin Luther King DayFeb. 14 | Professional Development DayFeb. 17 | Presidents' DayMarch 16-20 |Spring BreakApril 10 | Good FridayMay 22 | Last Day of Classes--1/2 Day

Board of Directors

Board of DirectorsPaulette Hansen: 303-710-1887Patrick Albright: 970-232-8257 Brad Kreikemeier: 719-237-7943 Tricia Diehl: 970-420-8937Kelly Notarfrancesco: 971-404-7434Aislinn Kottwitz: 970-217-5925Joel Goeltl 970-593-8556

Upcoming Board Meetings- April 25th, 6:00PM, LCHS Acropolis.

You may contact all members on our Board of Directorsat BOD@libertycommon.org

Liberty Common High School 2745 Minnesota Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Phone: 970-672-5500 | Fax 970-672-5499 | Emailhsinfo@libertycommon.org Attendance Line: (Please call by 8:15 AM)

970-672-5500 Option 2 oremail Mrs. Shafer at ashafer@libertycommon.org.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Principal: Torgun Lovely- tlovely@libertycommon.org

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