Liberty Weekly Update

 

📅 A Spirited Week

This week has been filled with so many fun and memorable moments for our students! From celebrating Homecoming Week with all the excitement and school spirit, to our special “Pass the Torch” event connecting seniors and kindergarteners, it has truly been a week to remember. We also held our very first school assembly, where students came together to celebrate Viking pride and set the tone for a great year. One of the highlights was having our high school students join us for lunch and recess, bringing lots of smiles, laughter, and lasting connections across the grades. We are so thankful for these opportunities to build traditions and strengthen our Viking community!

🏫 Pick-Up Drop Off Procedure

Just a few friendly reminders to keep our drop off line moving in the mornings:

• If you are the first car along the curb, please pull all the way up to the first blue cone. Students should use the entire sidewalk between the cones to exit vehicles.
• Your child should remain in your vehicle until the bell rings at 9:00 am.
• Parents should not park and walk through the parking lot. If your child needs help opening the car door, one of the staff members outside will help.
• If your child has a snack/treat/or extra things to carry, please do not park.  Come through the line and a staff member will help him/her.
• Please have your child seated on the passenger side of the vehicle so he/she can exit closest to the sidewalk.
• Remind your child to walk on the sidewalk near the cones and not the parking lot after he/she exits your vehicle.
• The tardy bell rings at 9:15, your child should be in the building before the bell rings.
• During pick up time please be courteous of others. Our preschool parents park and do come up to get their child so please be courteous of them in the parking lot. 

 

🚌 Transportation

Some buses have rolled out with seat belts. Please remind your child that they are to wear their seat belt if their bus has one. 

 

Here is the link to figure out your transportation needs: Bus Stop

 

👋 Viking Pride Assembly

We were excited to hold our first school assembly this week where we recognized our Students of the Month, celebrated the winners of our Viking Thor coloring contest, and introduced our Liberty Leaders. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate student achievements, build school spirit, and kick off a year of Viking pride together!

 

🕑PTO

 

The Liberty Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is excited to kick off our Pick a Date to Donate Fundraiser for the month of September! This fundraiser helps support many of the programs and activities that make Liberty special—such as field trips, dances, assemblies, playground equipment, teacher requests, movie nights, Breakfast with Santa, Teacher Appreciation Week, Fun Night, Field Day, and so much more.

How It Works:

• Choose any date(s) on the September calendar and donate the dollar amount that matches the date.
  • Example: Choosing the 15th = $15 donation. Choosing the 12th and 21st = $33 donation.
• Calendars and all funds must be turned in to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, October 3, 2025.
• Please collect funds (Venmo, PayPal, Cash App, checks, cash, etc.) directly as a parent and submit one check or cash written to Liberty Elementary School PTO.

Student Rewards:

• Every $50 raised = pick a prize from the candy box.
• $300 raised = 30 seconds in the money booth!
• $450+ raised = $50 Amazon gift card.

Class & Grade Rewards:

• Top class: Pizza party + 1 extra gym hour each month (on a non-gym week).
• 2nd place class: Pizza party.
• Top grade level: Choice of a pizza, ice cream, or cookie party.

💯 100% of proceeds go directly to support Liberty PTO programs.

If you have any questions, please reach out through our PTO Facebook page: RV Liberty Elementary PTO.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make this year memorable for our students.

 

🔦Pass the Torch

 

Our Pass the Torch event was such a special moment this week! Seniors from the Class of 2026 and our kindergarteners from the Class of 2038 came together in a meaningful ceremony that highlighted the traditions and pride of being a Viking. Each student received a keepsake keychain to remember the occasion, and the evening was filled with smiles, excitement, and a true sense of community.

 

🏀RV Youth Basketball

River Valley Youth Basketball is open to boys and girls in grades 4–6, with the possibility for 3rd graders to participate depending on gym availability. Practices begin in November, and games will run on weekends from December through February. Registration is $125, which covers uniforms and league costs, and closes October 10th. Families can register online through the provided Google Form and submit payment via Zeffy or at one of the in-person check payment nights at Heritage Elementary (Sept. 29 or Oct. 6, 5:30–6:30 PM). An optional Columbus C-League may also be available based on interest.

 

📌 Important Dates

October 2- 5th @ RV Farm

October 3- PTO Calendar Fundraiser Money Due/ 3rd Grade Field Trip

October 6- Fire Safety- 1st Graders

October 9- PTO Meeting

October 10- 2 Hour Delay Day