Liberty Ridge Elementary

Principal: Laurie Dent

12202 209th Ave. Ct. E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 891-4800
Fax (253) 891-4822

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Middle School Information Nights for incoming 6th graders
May 21 and May 22, 2012

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212°
We have one more week before our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students start the state MSP test.  They have been working hard all year and have been mentally gearing up to give it 212 degrees of effort.  We appreciate your help in making sure your child is well rested and at school on time on testing days.  Testing begins May 1 and ends May 18.

MSP Test Schedule

Action Day Camp Summer 2012
Register now for Action Day Camp for a wonderful summer! Day camps features organized games, arts & crafts, board games, movies, field trips, swimming and bike days. Try our camp one week and you will want to come back!

Each week of camp has a theme which carries over to the field trip and activities for the week. Choose from "School's Out for Summer," "Animal Planet," "Rock n' Roller Skate," "A Pirate's Life For Me," "Crazy Concoctions & More," "Out of this World,""Let the Games Begin," "Survivor, Australia," "Extreme H20," and our last week "Where the Wild Things Are."

Cost: Varies from $25 - $125 per week
Camp Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:30 - 9:00 AM
Pick Up: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Dates: Camp will run from June 22 - August 24

Changes to 2011-12 School Calendar

Additional school days added
Students in the Sumner School District lost 4 days of instruction due to weather-related school closures in January. The four school days are scheduled as follows:

• The current school calendar includes 2 days for weather make-up in May
  May 25 and May 29, 2012, are now SCHOOL DAYs for all students K-12.
  
  
• Two additional make-up days have been added to the last week of school
  June 20 and June 21, 2012, are also SCHOOL DAYs for all students K-12. (June 21 is a half-day early dismissal for the last day of school.)

Kindergarten Registration Information
The Sumner School District offers full-time and part-time kindergarten classes. Part-time students attend school all day on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays (red kindergarten) OR all day on Thursdays, Fridays and alternating Wednesdays (blue kindergarten).

Some elementary schools offer a tuition-based, full-time program on a space available basis. Full-time kindergarten students attend school every day and have the same school calendar as students in grades 1-5. Students enrolled in full-time kindergarten receive extra instruction time to learn basic skills for first grade.

Full-time Kindergarten Rates
Registration Deposit (applied to June tuition): $100
Full Pay Monthly Tuition: $325

All children enrolling for kindergarten for the coming school year must be five years old by August 31, prior to the start of school. When registering a child for school, families should bring:

• Proof of child’s birth date (birth or hospital certificate, passport);
• Immunization information and child’s health history; and
• Names and phone numbers of parents, physician, and an emergency contact.

Families should contact their neighborhood school for registration information, or download a packet from the District Web site. Completed registration forms should be returned to the neighborhood school.

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From the Principal's Desk

Liberty Ridge has wonderful online educational tools kids can access from home everyday of the week.  The two tools students can access from home are IXL Math and Raz-Kids Reading.

IXL is a comprehensive online math program that gives students the opportunity to practice math skills at their level.  Even better, IXL automatically tracks student progress and displays proficiency scores.  These reports allow you to quickly evaluate your child’s performance and identify trouble spots.  Encourage your child to practice their math skills by using IXL   The login address is: https://www.ixl.com/signin/sumner, or click the button on our Web page.  Students will enter their username and password to access their account.   If you are unsure what your child’s username and/or password is, please contact their teacher.

Raz-Kids is an online interactive reading program with downloadable books and quizzes.   Raz-Kids is already available for all K-2 students at Liberty Ridge.  The response to this new program has been overwhelmingly positive.  Kids and parents are enjoying the program. Students in grades 3-5 will be able to access their Raz-Kids account in the next few weeks.  Be watching for information from your child’s teacher.

Students in grades 3-5 are giving their 212 degrees effort this month as they take the Measure of Student Progress (MSP).   Please continue to encourage your child to do his or her best and to feel confident.

We have a wonderful teaching staff at Liberty Ridge.  Remember, LRE is a looping school at 1st and 2nd grade and again at 3rd and 4th.   If you have a 1st or 3rd grader, they will remain with their current teacher.  Teaching assignments for the 2012-2013 school year are:

Kindergarten:
Mrs. Young and Mrs. Maloney

1st Grade:
Mrs. Linggi-Manley, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Beard

2nd Grade:
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Ulsund and Mrs. Newsom

 3rd Grade:
Mrs. McDaniel, Mrs. Chalcraft and Mrs. Heuett

4th Grade:
Mrs. Enos and Mrs. Spencer

5th Grade:
Mrs. Lopez, Mrs. Maulding and Mrs. Jackson

Finally, I want to recognize the hard work and dedication of our custodian Fran Ellis.  Ms. Ellis has worked for the Sumner School District for 30 years and at Liberty Ridge for the past 5 years.   Her work as a custodian has been exceptional!  She cares deeply about the kids at Liberty Ridge and always seeks to provide the cleanest, safest environment possible.   After 30 years of service, Ms. Ellis will be retiring at the end of this school year.   Before Ms. Ellis rides off into the retirement sunset, please make sure you take an opportunity to thank her for everything she’s done to make the Sumner School District and Liberty Ridge a great place to learn.

Sincerely,

Laurie Dent
Principal

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