May 30-June 1st we will be having our final AR Reading Reward parties for grades 1-8. With so many students reaching their reading goals, we'd appreciate any possible prize donations (new items/gift cards) that parents may be willing to donate for possible reward prizes. If you'd like to donate, please send items to the LPA Media Center. We are so proud of our readers. Many have reached their reading goals every time this school year and we enjoy celebrating this achievement with them. If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Tahan: tahanm@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Attention Graduating 8th Grade Parents!
Please view the attached flyer for information about the upcoming 8th Grade Leave Your Legacy Campaign will continue only until June 6. We have only met a small portion of our goal. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to leave your legacy here at LPA.
LPA's annual 6th Grade Transition Night was held at Liberty Pines on Tuesday, May 15. Parents of current 5th graders who were unable to attend will want to review the information presented. Click here to view the PowerPoint Presentation. Click here for the pdf version.
"New" Support Our LPA Cheerleaders!
The LPA Cheerleaders are excited to host the St. Johns Athletic Academy 2012 Cheerleading Camp at LPA. This Cheerleading Camp is a high energy fun and exciting experience for young cheerleaders. The camp works to improve skills in all areas of cheerleading: jumps, motions, flexibility, dancing and enthusiasm. Whether your child is new to cheerleading or has been doing it for years this will be a rewarding week for them. Camp participants will have whole group time to develop jumps, flexibility and motions. Small group instruction will also be conducted within each age level. Campers will learn new cheers, a spirit dance and participate in multiple fun games.… REGISTER TODAY!!!
Additionally, our LPA Cheerleaders will be hosting a fundraiser at Bonos BBQ. Click here for more details!
"New" Library and Textbook Materials Due!!
The last day for library checkout will be May 18th. All library materials are due back by May 25th. Textbook returns will begin May 21st and continue through May 29th. Students with outstanding materials will be unable to attend special end of year events. Thank you for your support of our Media Center and helping to ensure that all materials are returned.
Currently 2735 Media Center items are checked out. The total value of these are $78,511. This does not include any "missing items" we will discover during inventory.
"New" Message from LPA Administration
Visitor and Volunteer Alert
As the end of our school year approaches, there will be opportunities for our parents and community to attend events. Remember all visitors must be registered volunteers in order to attend any event. This includes out of town family and guests attending for the first time. To ensure the safety of our students, unregistered visitors will not be permitted to attend. Volunteer applications must be completed at least two weeks prior to attending a school event. As always, a picture ID must be presented at the time of entry.
Carpooling to End of Year School Events
Parents, due to the large number of parent participation with the June 4th-6th events, parking will be limited. When possible, please make arrangements to carpool.
Liberty Parade
Please join on Wednesday, June 6th from 9:00-10:00am, for our annual Liberty Parade.At this event students will sing patriotic songs and recognize our veterans and military personnel for their service to our country. The parade will take place outside in front of our school by the flag pool. Visitors may want to bring a chair and umbrella as seating and shade will be limited.
June 6th Early Dismissal and Student Check Out
Parents of Kindergarten – seventh grade students please do not plan to check out your child on Wednesday, June 6th at anytime during this last day of school. All students will be dismissed at 1:50pm per the usual Wednesday schedule.
We are currently accepting applications for LPA's 2012-13 Safety Patrols. If you are interested, please fill out the Safety Patrol Application and return to Mrs. Southworth or Mrs. Hoelle no later than Tuesday, May 22, 2012. We will not accept late applications.
"New" New Spiritwear Orders!!
Order your 2012-2013 LPA spiritwear! Check out the exciting new designs and send in your orders for next year's spiritwear by Friday, May 25th. We are only doing pre-orders so don't miss out! If you have any questions, please contact lpaspiritwear@gmail.com. Thanks! Go Wolves!
"New" Attention Parents of Upcoming 7th Grade Students!!
Upcoming 7th grade students are required to have an updated immunization. It is a required shot. In order to get their schedule at orientation, they must submit the proper form with the shot listed on it. Shots are available from any pediatrician, doctor's office or the Health Department (phone number 904-825-5055). Click here for more information!
"New" Order School Supplies Now!!
Don't want to have to drive all over town to find all of your child's school supplies? For your convenience order all your school supplies online.All orders will be shipped for free to LPA and will be available for pick up at Wolf Greeting in the Fall. Click here to order now by June 30th.
End of Year Cafeteria Information
Last day to charge is: Wednesday May 23, 2012.
Any money that is brought in will go to paying off debts first and the remainder will go towards the student's account. All money and debts will be carried over to the following year. If you do not want to carry over money please give one week notice to the Cafeteria Manager in writing that a refund is wanted.
Sunshine State Award Winner & 2012-2013 Lists
The winner of the 2012 SSYRA Book of the Year Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8 is: Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper! 2012-2013 Book Lists
DC Trip Update!
We have 75 student reservations for DC 2013! This means we will be taking two buses to the Presidential Inauguration! Parents and students will want to click here and check out the proposed itinerary for our trip.
We also need a few good men or women to be adult chaperones. We will take 4-5 parent chaperones with us to DC. Please see the cost per chaperone and contact Mrs.
Martin if you are interested in chaperoning. A $200 deposit is required by June 1 in order for you to be a part of history!
Caring Kids Collection!
Caring Kids is an elective for 5th grade students this year. As part of their culminating activity for the year, they will be collecting donations for two different groups. The first collection will be taking place next week (May 7 - 11) for Wolfson's Children Hospital. We are seeking donations in the form of coloring books and crayons or other art supplies. The second collection week is May 14 - 18 for the Humane Society. For this organization, we are seeking dog and cat items...(ie. food & toys). These are two very deserving organizations and Mrs. Serra's students spent many hours researching organizations to help. There will be a table placed in the hallway to turn in the items for both charities. You may also send them to Connie Serra's room (423). Thanks for helping students have a successful drive for both of
these well deserving organizations.
Students in Action
"New" Pride Challenge Winners 5.11.12!
Please see below for this week's Pride Challenge winners. Classes with 100% participation will win a popcorn party, and teachers of all winning classes may wear jeans on Friday!
LPA Middle School Running team hosted a final running meet including runners from Pacetti Bay and Switzerland Point. They had some great times despite the heat. We are proud of all of these runners, most of whom have run this entire school year. Way to Go!
Boy Results:
1st Place: Matthew Neely 11:01
2nd Place: Chase Rivera 11:02
6th Place: Jaya Kura 11:54
7th Place: Jordan Bubar 12:20
9th Place: Regan Clark 12:47
11th Place: Michael Lindblom 13:42
12th Place: Jayten Hurckes 13:49
13th Place: Ethan Hale 13:50
14th Place: Miles Feacher
14:43
15th Place: Colin Brant 15:20
Girl Results:
1st Place: Lilly McCabe 12:17
2nd Place: Layne Rivera 12:37
4th Place: Ellie Clark 13:52
6th Place: Inge Vandengerg 14:35
7th Place: Abby Kinchen 14:37
"New" LPA Student is a Semi-Finalist!
Joe M. has been chosen as a semi-finalist in the SJCEF Arts Alive Showcase for his terrific tap dancing performance. Please come out to show your support Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Augustine High School. Joe will also be performing in our Liberty's Got Talent Showcase this Friday. We are so proud and wish him luck in the finals!! Click here for more information about the Arts Alive program.
"New" LPA Sunshine State Battle Team Wins 2nd Place
Congratulations to Kshama S., Hanna D., Kylie R., Katie L., Emma St.J., Lilly M., and Inge V. for placing 2nd in the Saint Johns County Sunshine State Northern Battle of the Books. They showed amazing knowedge of all 15 Sunshine State books.
"New" Paw Print Newspaper
It's time for the second edition of our Paw Print newspaper. Click below to find out the latest news at LPA!
"New" Congratulations to our 2012-2013 LPA Cheerleading Squad!!
We are looking forward to a great season!
LPA CHEERLEADERS
Courtney Abdur-Rahim
Dominique Agnew
Katherine Carlo
Reaghin Davenport
Mallory D'Jock
Olivia Driscoll
Kaitlin Haines
Lauryn Hartley
Holly Heba
Katie Hohmann
Lindsey Jackson
Summer Kazmerchak
Dana Kendall
Ashlyn Kinnett
Sarah Lechner
Sara Loving
Abby Muller
Kailyn Newmans
Alexis Nielsen
Alyssa Pappas
Gabriella Russo
Kendall Southworth
Emily Underwood
Alexis Wenkstern
"New" Lights, Camera, Learning in Action!!
Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Briell's 2nd grade classes recently created book trailers for the Jim Harbin Film Festival. To enter this contest, students must write scripts, film, and edit the videos themselves with only minor assistance from teachers. All of these book trailers will receive recognition at the district level and three of these were chosen as the winners for the K-2 division. Additionally, the first place winner will move on to the regional competition which will be judged at the end of the month. Please see below for a list of winners and to view the Book Trailers.
3rd Place- Star Wars Obi Wans Foe
Created By: Aiden V., Andy O., Ben S., Joey P., and Reilly M.
2nd Place- Junie B. Jones First Grader Dumb Bunny
Created By- Ella V., Carolyn C., Mackenzie Y., Madeline T., Kaitlyn B., Ava M.
1st Place- Bad Kitty Meets the Baby
Created By: Reilly M., Kaitlyn B., Jackson M., Sage R., Shane M.
Click Here to see these award winning book trailers!
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Last Modified: May 17, 2012
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