Liberty Middle School 1612 NE Garfield. Camas, WA

May 2015 Volume 9, Issue 7 Liberty Middle School 1612 NE Garfield. Camas, WA 98607 http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/liberty From our Principal Spring! Flowers, baseball, the Spring musical, and state testing. These are a few of our favorite things! Congratulations to Mrs. Hamlin and the cast of Pirates of Penzance, Junior for three tremendous shows this past weekend. Thank you parents, whether you helped backstage, provided snacks, or transported actors and actresses your dedication and assistance is very much appreciated. Right before the play, we were informed that Liberty has received the Washington State Academic Achievement Award, for the sixth year in row and every year since the award s inception! We were recognized in the areas of Reading Improvement and Overall Excellence, so we will have another banner to hang in our front entryway shortly. In addition to this honor, Liberty has been named a national Model School! A team including me, Mrs. Kankelberg and Ms. Hofer will present Liberty s teacher leadership and collaboration practices at the national conference in Georgia at the end of June. But wait, there s more! Liberty was honored as the Best Middle School in Clark County in The Columbian newspaper s Reader s Choice contest. We learned all of this great news within a two-week period, and I couldn t be prouder of the students and staff for attaining this level of recognition. It s due to the passion and dedication of our staff and the students accepting that we refuse to let them coast by. Go Lions! Team 6 starts the mandatory state Smarter Balanced Assessments today, with Team 8 following next week and Team 7 after that. We are essentially testing every day now through June 9, so please be sure your scholar is aware of when they take the English/Language Arts and math tests, as well as the 8th grade Science MSP. On days they take tests, we want to be sure they have gotten plenty of rest and have a hearty breakfast and a snack. 2nd Chance Breakfast will be available. You will receive a grade-level-specific message through School Messenger prior to your scholar beginning the test cycle. If you have questions please ask! We want our students to feel their hard work has paid off, not just for this assessment but in preparation for advancing to the next grade. Thanks for sharing them with us! Marilyn Boerke, Principal Marilyn Boerke Principal, Ext. 78175 Gary Moller Associate Principal, Ext. 78433 Stephen Baranowski Dean of Students, Ext. 79183 Bob Foster Athletic Director, Ext. 78187 Annie Sumpter Administrative Asst, Ext. 78123 Melissa McGuffin Fiscal Secretary, Ext. 78168 Gail Soohoo Registrar, Ext. 78047 Penny Harlan, Athletics & Activities Secretary, Ext 79919 Open Position Health Assistant, Ext. 72136 Molly Ndoloum, RN, MSN Health Services, Ext. 75746 Emily Fitch A-L Counselor, Ext. 75516 Billie Jo McEathron M-Z Counselor, Ext. 78128 Glenn Hartman Intervention Specialist, Ext. 78407

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 2 Upcoming Events Mon, May 4th - Fri, May 8th : National Teacher Appreciation Week! Every Tuesday 9-10:00 am: Book Study for Parents (McEathron) Conf Rm #409 Wed, May 6th: National School Nurses Day! Wed, May 6th 3-5:00 pm: Talent Show Auditions - Choir Room Mon, May 11th - Wed, May 13th: 2015 CHS cheerleading tryouts Wed, May 13th 2-4:30pm: Middle School Cooking Contest - Commons Tues, May 19th 5:00-7:00 pm: Liberty, Skyridge and CHS Jazz Band Concert Wed, May 20th 9-9:30 am: "Perk with Boerke" Conference Room #409 Thurs, May 21st 9:30-10:30 am & 6:00-7:00 pm: 5th Grade Parent Meeting Mon, May 25th: NO SCHOOL! Memorial Day Holiday Tues, May 26th 1:30-3:10 pm: Incoming 6th Graders visit Liberty! Tues, May 26th 6:30-7:45 pm: Liberty PTO meeting - Commons Join US! Thurs, May 28th 3-7:00 pm: 6/7/8 District Track Meet AWAY @McKenzie Stadium With Honor & Gratitude WE REMEMBER

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Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 4 Interested in cheerleading? Camas High School cheerleaders will be holding cheer camp May 4 th May 7 th Please pick up a flyer in the athletic office for more information. FOOTBALL INFORMATION: The following forms must be completed and turned into the CHS Athletic Office PRIOR to the summer camps, which means before school lets out for the summer. You can download these forms from the CHS website: Current physical (2 years), Medical Permission Form and Concussion Form. Gear check-out Grade 9: TBA Spring practice: June 2-5 AND June 8-11, 3:30-6:00 p.m. Linfield College Football camp: June 14-17. If students have completed all finals and assignments, they will be allowed to miss the last day of school at CHS. Registration and detailed information to follow. Summer conditioning: June 22-August 13. M-Th. Grades 4-8 8:30-10:00 a.m.; grades 9-12, 10-11:30 a.m. Fall Camp: August 19-22, 24-29, 31-Sept. 3 3-6 p.m. Perk with Boerke! May 20th 9:00-9:30 am Conference room #409

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 5 PTO Is Back! One of the factors that makes Liberty Middle School so successful is the community that is created on campus. Parents, teachers, staff and students work together to produce excellent outcomes each day. This year, one element of that community was missing: the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). For a variety of reasons, the Liberty PTO took a year off this year, and a dedicated group of parents stepped in and made sure that events and activities central to life at Liberty continued to take place. Liberty is not the same without the formal support of a PTO, so we are bringing it back for the 2015-2016 school year! The first meeting of the LMS PTO will be held at 6:30 pm on May 26 th. Please come meet us in the Commons! It is not uncommon for middle school students to discourage their parents from participating in school events-the desire for independence is a normal part of adolescent development. However, students whose parents remain active in their schools tend to have better grades and fewer behavioral and social issues. PTO is an easy way to remain involved in your child s education while allowing your child to feel independent. Meetings will be held once a month, on campus, and will alternate between morning and evening times to allow for maximum participation. PTO is a great way to be involved in Liberty, and does not demand much time. A variety of leadership positions are available, although you can participate without taking a formal role. PTO supports Liberty s students, faculty, and staff by fundraising, assisting with organizing school events (Camp Liberty, March Madness, Paw Party), providing teacher grants, operating the Spirit Shack, and hosting events throughout the school year. Come join the fun. Join the PTO! Officers 2015-2016 President: Alison Benjamin Vice President: Tamara Stanley Treasurer: Taunya Steinbrook THIS COULD BE YOU! Interested? Contact Alison Benjamin. Secretary: Please contact Alison Benjamin at alisonbenjamin123@gmail.com with questions about Liberty s PTO.

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 6 Liberty Middle School Girls Cross Country is having its spring informational meeting on June 2, 2015 in the Liberty Commons from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Come and find out how your daughter can be a part of this supportive and competitive team. Potential runners needn t have previous experience and all levels of runners are welcome. Cross country is a great way to start the school year in a community of exceptional student-athletes where all runners have the chance to be leaders. For more information or if you cannot attend, contact Tom Brossia, head coach, at tom.brossia@camas.wednet.edu

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Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 8 Homework Club MONDAY-THURSDAY IN THE LIBRARY Liberty s homework club meets Monday through Thursday after school in the Library from 2:45-3:45. Work on homework, use a computer, or participate in the following fun, positive activities: Monday: Math Club-Math games and challenges Tuesday: Knitting Club Wednesday: Writing Club & Math Help Thursday: Art Club (In the commons) See you there! See your counselor or an administrator for more information. Click here to see our full flyer! http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/communityed/ files/2015/04/spring-summer-2015-brochure.pdf

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 9 GeoGirls is a 5-day residential science and technology field camp for middle school girls that leverages Mount St. Helens as a natural laboratory to inspire enthusiasm for the earth sciences and an understanding of natural hazards. A mostly-female corps of scientists, local teachers, staff and interns connect with campers through real-world research projects, field visits, hands-on activities and mentorship. This core STEM curriculum is integrated with activities to improve communication and teamwork skills and opportunities for dialogue about academic, career and social issues. GeoGirls is designed to be a fun and transformative experience that builds life-long relationships and fosters a sense of camaraderie among the participants. Who can apply: Girls graduating from 7th and 8th grades from Washington State or Oregon State. When is the program: August 3 - August 7, 2015. The program will happen again in 2016. Where is the program: Pick up and drop off are located at Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, WA. GeoGirls will camp near Forest Road 99 and at the Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center on Hwy 504. How much does it cost: Free! GeoGirls is free and supported by individual contributions, National Science Foundation, and American Association of University Women. Who is running the program: The Mount St. Helens Institute, US Geological Survey and universities are organizing the program and providing curriculum and instruction. The Mount St. Helens Institute is a non-profit organization that specializes in youth education on-site around Mount St. Helens. How does a girl apply: Applications are available online at mshslc.org. Applications include a few short essays and a teacher recommendation. See instructions. Applications are due May 20th. Sixteen girls will be selected to form a team based on interest in science and life experiences. Can teachers participate: 2-4 female middle school teachers will be selected to work with the program which includes assisting girls with activities, logistics and coordination, food prep and clean, evening activities, etc. Applications will open April 24. Please contact Abi Groskopf with the Mount St. Helens Institute with any questions: agroskopf@mshinstitute.org. Mount St. Helens Institute Office: 360.891.5067 Mobile: 414.617.3114 Follow Us: MSHI Website Facebook Twitter Support Us: Become a Member Make a One Time Donation Shop Smile.Amazon Mount St. Helens Institute is proud to operate under a Special-Use permit from the U.S. Forest Service and is an equal opportunity education provider

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Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 11 Liberty Lunches May-15 May 2015 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY You can save $$$, if you qualify for Free or Reduced Meals. Applications can be found on the Camas SD web page or at each school. MIDDLE SCHOOL Nachos 1 Chicken Burger Hamburger/Chsburger Fish Sand Chs/Pep/Supreme Chef/Caesar Cobb Ham/Turkey Sand Ckn Caesar Wrap 4 5 6 7 8 Nachos TeriyakiCkn& Rice ChickenNugget Bowl Lasagna Nachos Enchilada Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburge/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Cordon Bleu BBQ Burger Corn Dog Turkey Burger Fish Chs/Pep/MeatLover Chs/Pep/Sausage Cheese/Pepperoni Chs/Pep/Saus&Olive Chs/Pep/Supreme Chef/Caesar Chef / Caesar Chef / Caesar Chef / Caesar Chef/Caesar Italian Salad Italian Salad Italian Salad Italian Salad Italian Salad Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Italian Sub Italian Sub Italian Sub Italian Sub Italian Sub 11 12 13 14 15 Nachos Szechuan Ckn&Rice Salisbury Steak Mac & cheese Nachos & Rice MashPot/Gravy/Roll Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Hamburgr/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Cordon Bleu BBQ Burger Corn Dog Turkey Burger Fish Sand Chs/Pep/MeatLover Chs/Pep/Sausage Cheese/Pepperoni Chs/Pep/Saus&Olive Chs/Pep/Supreme Chef/Caesar Chef / Caesar Chef / Caesar Chef / Caesar Chef / Caesar CrispyChicken Salad CrispyChicken Salad CrispyChickenSalad CrispyChicken Salad CrispyChicken Salad Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand CrispyChicken Wrap CrispyChicken Wrap CrispyChicken Wrap CrispyChicken Wrap CrispyChicken Wrap 18 19 20 21 22 Nachos Roast Turkey Chicken Fajita Spaghetti Nachos MP & Gravy or Taco Enchilada Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Hamburgr/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Cordon Bleu BBQ Burger Corn Dog Turkey Burger Fish Sand Chs/Pep/MeatLover Chs/Pep/Sausage Cheese/Pepperoni Chs/Pep/Saus&Olive Chs/Pep/Supreme Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Cobb Cobb Cobb Cobb Cobb Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Pizza Sand Pizza Sand Pizza Sand Pizza Sand Pizza Sand 25 26 27 28 29 Teriyaki Ckn&Rice Nachos Sloppy Joe Nachos Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Chicken Burger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger Hamburger/Chsburger No School BBQ Burger Corn Dog Turkey Burger Fish Sand Chs/Pep/Sausage Cheese/Pepperoni Chs/Pep/Saus&Olive Chs/Pep/Supreme Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Chef/Caesar Italian Salad Italian Salad Italian Salad Italian Salad Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Ham/Turkey Sand Italian Sub Italian Sub Italian Sub Italian Sub Prices for NEXT year (2015-2016 school year) are as follows: Breakfast: Elementary School $1.70, Middle School $1.85, High School $2.05, Adult $2.35 Lunch: Elementary School $2.55, Middle School $2.80, High School $3.05, Adult $3.60

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 12 Spirit Wear Order Form Student Name: Period 1 Rm #: Parent/Guardian contact email/ph#: Gift Delivery? Special Instructions: The LMS logo appears front-center on t-shirts and pullover sweatshirts, left-front on vests & zip hoodies. Add $5 per item for personalization OR $7 for Glitter personalization. Add $4 to zip hoodie price to add a large logo on the back. Pictures at Pullover hoodies run small. Please order up a size for a roomy fit. www.libertylionspto.com/spirit-wear Sample sizes can be tried on in Spirit Shack in the Commons during lunch on Fridays. SIZES: SEE REVERSE/PAGE 2 FOR SIZING *Personalized items MAY NOT be returned or exchanged due to sizing issues. **Larger adult sizes available: 2XL-5XL. Please add $1 for every size you go up, e.g., add $2 for 2XL, $3 for 3XL. Black (B) Red (R) Personalization* $5 Glitter Item Grey (G) White (W) Size** Price Write name to be added + $2 Subtotal T-Shirt B R G W V-Neck T-Shirt Youth L XL Adult S M L XL B R G W Youth L XL B R G W Adult S M L XL Long Sleeve Youth L XL B R G W T-Shirt Adult S M L XL $13.00 $16.25 $20.00 Zip Hoodie B R G W Youth L XL (Also want back logo? Add $4) B R G W Adult S M L XL $33.50 Hoodie with front pouch Fleece Zip-Up Vest (straight/ loose fit) LADIES V-Neck T-Shirt B R G W Youth L XL $30.00 B R G W Adult S M L XL Black Grey Youth L XL $33.50 B R G Adult S M L XL $35.50 B R G W Ladies S M L XL $16.25 LADIES Fleece Zip-Up Vest Embroidered Beanie Circle: Pom Pom Beanie B G W Ladies S M L XL $35.50 Black fleece (8" height) w/embroidered pawprint & "Liberty Lions" Black & grey ombre knit (11" height) with embroidered pawprint & "Liberty Lions" Red, white, and black knit (10" height not including pompom) $13.50 $13.50 TOTAL: Received: Pymt#: Ordered: Delivered: Make checks to Liberty PTO Turn in at Sports Window Please contact the Spirit Wear Team: spiritwear@libertylions.com with any questions.

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 13 To view the Camas Community Education s full brochure featuring Summer Camps for all ages and a HUGE variety of activities, click on the link below! http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/communityed/files/2015/04/ Spring-Summer-2015-Brochure.pdf

Liberty Middle School. 1612 NE Garfield. (360) 833-5850 Page 14 Middle School Community Ed Classes Register NOW for SUMMER CAMPS! For more info go to www.camascommunityed.org or call (360) 833-5544 GOLF JR. SKILL BUILDING Ages: 12-17, Learn golf fundamentals from an experienced and professional staff at Camas Meadows Golf Club. You will learn pre-swing to in-swing fundamentals, basic golf etiquette and some basic golf rules. The last day will be a course introduction. If you have clubs, please bring them. No prior experience is needed. Date: Sundays, April 26-May 17 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM Fee: $80 Code: #3051-15 Date: Sundays, May 17-31-June 21 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM Fee: $80 Code: #3053-15 Location & Instructors: Camas Meadows Golf Club PLAYING THE PIANO IS FUN Entering grades: 6-8, Beginning-Advanced Beginning Level. Learn to play familiar songs on the piano. Get familiar with rhythm, chords, and note reading at your individual keyboard in a group setting with students from middle school. All music and materials are provided. Date: Monday-Thursday, June 22-25 Time: 1:00-2:30 PM Fee: $105 Code: #4078-15 Location: Camas District Office (JDZ) Teacher: Angeline Case-Stott SAFE SITTER TRAINING Ages: 11-15, This class prepares the student for nurturing & protecting children. Learn about babysitting as a business, child care essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management, preventing problem behavior, choking infant & choking child rescue. Bring a lunch and drink to class. Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Fee: $70 Code: #3034-15 Date: Wednesday August 19 Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Fee: $70 Code: #3030-15 Location: Camas District Office JDZ Instructor: Staci Firl SEW FUN! A Sewing Class for Youth Ages 10-14, Learn how to sew in this fun, supportive environment. Complete projects as you learn the basics of sewing & how to use the tools of the trade. Sewing machines provided. Purchasing fabric & thread required. Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 8. Date: Tuesdays, May 12-June 2 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM Fee: $48 Code: #3047-15 Location: Camas District Office JDZ Instructor: Lara Harker SUCCESS THROUGH CHESS Grade: 6-8, Develop critical & creative thinking skills. Students will progress at their own rate. Learn critical principles, tactics, & strategies. Curriculum developed by two-time national chess champion Andrew Svehaug. See video at: successthroughchess.com. Date: Monday, 4/27-6/08 Time: 3:30-4:30 Fee: $66 Code: #3014-15 Location: Camas District Office JDZ Instructors: Alan Svehaug and others For more info go to www.camascommunityed.org or call (360) 833-5544