Upcoming Events
1/30/2012
- Kindergarten Registration (4K and 5K)1/31/2012
2/9/2012
District Announcements
4K and 5K Registration Begins January 9
The School District of Pickens County will conduct registration for four-year-old (4K) and five-year-old (5K) kindergarten beginning January 9, 2012. Children must register at the school in the attendance zone in which they reside and must be registered by their parent/legal guardian. Registration hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Parents are encouraged to register kindergarten students the scheduled dates of January 9 through January 31, 2012. However, students may be registered at the elementary school in their attendance zone during normal school hours any time before the first day of school begins.
A child who is four years old on or before September 1, 2012 may register for four-year-old kindergarten; however, the child must qualify for the program. A child who is five years old on or before September 1, 2012 can register for five-year-old kindergarten.
A child who is four years old on or before September 1, 2012 may register for four-year-old kindergarten; however, the child must qualify for the program. A child who is five years old on or before September 1, 2012 can register for five-year-old kindergarten.
To enroll, a student must reside in Pickens County with his/her parent or legal guardian and provide the following three required documents:
- Student’s state-issued birth certificate – not the hospital keepsake copy;
- Student’s South Carolina Certificate of Immunization;
- Proof of Pickens County residence. A parent or guardian must provide proof of Pickens County residence when a student first enrolls at any school. Acceptable proof of residence is a current electricity, gas, water or cable/satellite bill in the parent/guardian’s name. The bill must show the service address.
Since 4K programs are funded only for identified four-year old children who have significant readiness deficiencies, students are screened prior to placement. All elementary schools have 4K programs on site; however, 4K programs for the upcoming school year are contingent on funding.
Welcome to Liberty Elementary School!
Home of the Liberty Labs
Where Our Faculty and Students are "Learning and Growing Together."
Family Night
Book Fair Family Event 2:30 - 6:00
Volunteer Training 5:00
P.T.O. Meeting 5:30
P.T.O. Pizza for Sale 6:00 - 7:00
Classroom & Related Arts Classroom Visitation 6:00 - 7:00
Explanation of MAP Assessment 6:00 and 6:30
5th Grade Orientation to the Middle School 7:15
Click here for more information on times and location of each event.
PTO Fundraiser
It was definitely a SWEET day at LES. A big thank you to all the families that supported our PTO fundraiser by buying dozens of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. At the same time students and Libby enjoyed hearing Mrs. Floyd read If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff. Yum! We could use another "sweet" school day!
Reading With Furry Friends
Eduardo Perez, a second grade student, enjoys his weekly BARK reading session with Emma at Liberty Elementary School! BARK is sponsored by SC Dogs. Doug and Barb Menne bring Emma and Aida while Donna Fusco brings Isabella. These furry friends listen as students read orally to the dogs. Students pick out special books, practice their reading skills, and build friendly relationships with the dogs and handlers. All dogs, students, and handlers look forward to their weekly time together!School Nurse News
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Winter months can bring about increasing incidences of head lice because children tend to share hats, combs and brushes more often. Lice do not jump, hop, or fly. The only way for head lice to spread is by direct contact of person to person or person to object such as hats combs, brushes, pillows, or other objects that come in contact with hair. To protect the confidentiality of all students the school does not conduct classroom checks for head lice. It is a good general rule for parents to check children’s hair each week for head lice or nits. If you notice your child scratching, especially around the neckline and ears, you may want to check more frequently.
Head lice are usually brown or grayish-white and the size of a small ant. Nits (lice eggs) are shiny, grayish-white and look like dandruff but cannot be flicked off. If one person in the house has head lice or nits, the whole family should be checked. There are over-the-counter treatments for head lice or you may call your physician for advice on treatment.
To avoid the spread of head lice, frequently remind children to not share any objects that come in contact with hair. If your child goes to a sleep over, it is a good practice to send their pillow and remove and wash the pillow case immediately upon returning home. Contrary to belief, head lice are more commonly spread in the home rather than in the school setting.
If your child has head lice, please contact the school nurse for more help.
Core Essentials - January
JANUARY
Animal: Monkey / Color: Red
Choosing to do what you should do instead of what you want to do. Have a "Keep Calm and Carry on Day".
Animal: Monkey / Color: Red
Choosing to do what you should do instead of what you want to do. Have a "Keep Calm and Carry on Day".
Be a Part of Pickens County Has Talent 2012
Pickens County Has Talent, SDPC’s first county-wide talent show, will be a family-oriented fun event that will showcase the best of the best within Pickens County. Most importantly, 100% of the proceeds will be distributed to the schools for instructional supplies. Auditions, preliminary shows, and the final event will be held at our high schools, but the contest is not only for high school students. It’s open to all SDPC students and to any Pickens County resident. There’s no age limit or entrance fee. We only ask that acts are “G-rated.” Read the contest details and get involved. Tell everyone possible about the contest. Encourage all the talented people you know to audition. Volunteer to help or ask local businesses to be sponsors. To become involved, contact Roy Costner at 864-270-3675 (cell), 864-843-3139 (home), or Roy.Costner@chartercom.com (email). He’s eager to enlist many volunteers who will make Pickens County Has Talent a success.
LES Quarterly Newsletter
Adult Learning Center Provides Online Opportunity for Learning New Languages
If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new language, now is the perfect time. Rosetta Stone is working with the School District of Pickens County and its Adult Learning Center to offer adults in our community and SDPC employees a web-based language learning resource at a reduced cost. Rosetta Stone is the top-selling language learning software across the world. For more than fifteen years, learners have used Rosetta Stone to discover new languages naturally and easily, just like they learned their first language.
Through the district’s partnership with Rosetta Stone, you can purchase a subscription to one of twenty-five languages. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and a USB headset with microphone.
For a limited time, special introductory rates for a six-month subscription are available: $75 for adults in our community and $50 for SDPC employees. To purchase your subscription at the special introductory rate, complete the Rosetta Stone Registration form. Mail or drop the form and your fee by the SDPC Adult Learning Center at 106 Glazner Street, Easley, SC 29640. You will receive an email with instructions for accessing your subscription.
Liberty Elementary Scores EXCELLENT!
November 10, 2011The annual school report cards issued by the South Carolina State Department of Education were released today. Liberty Elementary School scored "Excellent" in both the Absolute and Improvement categories.
Liberty Elementary School Report Card
“We congratulate the school administrators, teachers and staff for their positive School Report Card ratings,” said Dr. Henry Hunt, superintendent. “The ratings show that student achievement is a priority.
Liberty Elementary School Report Card
“We congratulate the school administrators, teachers and staff for their positive School Report Card ratings,” said Dr. Henry Hunt, superintendent. “The ratings show that student achievement is a priority.
Special Events at LES
Liberty Elementary school year has gotten off to a great start! We have captured some of these special events. Click the links below to enjoy the slideshows. LES Sharing the Season
LES Student Leaders
LES Talent Show
LES Fall Happenings
LES Veteran's Day
Inclement Weather
It is that time of year when inclement weather can cause unexpected changes in school operations and schedules. If district officials determine that a delay in the opening of school is necessary, district employees, students, and parents will be notified in several ways: ParentLink, district and school web sites, and local radio and television stations.Click here to review the following procedures in the event that snow, ice, or other adverse weather conditions cause a delay in the opening of school.
Working Together for School Success
We realize that today’s parents are very busy. Helping your child to be successful in school can be overwhelming. Click here to read the latest monthly newsletters Home & School Connection and Math + Science Connection. They are packed with helpful tips. You can also find links to these newsletters at the top of our website under "What's New".
Family Friendly Standards for 2011-2012
Family Friendly Standards for 2011-12 are available on the EOC website at http://eoc.sc.gov/informationforfamilies/FamilyFriendlyStandards.htm
In addition the EOC has partnered with the South Carolina State Library to develop an interactive web presence to accompany the Family Friendly English language arts standards. http://scffs.org/
We Are Reading!
Box Tops Education
Help Liberty Elementary earn money through Box Tops Education. To learn more CLICK HERE. To print off a Box Top Collection sheet .
Tools for School
Use your Ingles Advantage™ Card and help our school. When you make purchases using the Ingles Advantage™ Card, Ingles will give back to our school a portion of those sales. There is no additional cost to you. The portion can be used by LES to purchase valuable school supplies. Once you have signed up or re-linked, our school will earn reward points toward school materials every time you shop at Ingles! To register your card, click here. Drop by the LES Library Media Center or the Ingles Store to register. If you don't have an Ingles card you can apply for one at no charge. Your card will need to be re-linked at the beginning of each school year. Thank you!Families May Apply Online for Free, Reduced Price School Meals
The School District of Pickens County has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Children from families whose income is at or below the levels shown may be eligible for free or reduced price meals.
Also, we are pleased to offer the option of applying online for free and reduced price meals. Through the Student Nutrition Services website, parents may apply safely, securely, and privately to determine their eligibility. A new meal application is required every year, so we encourage families to begin submitting applications online now.
Families without Internet access may use computers at all Pickens County public libraries or at the Adult Learning Center in Easley. Clemson Community Care also has a computer and assistance available to parents wishing to complete the application online. News Release
Also, we are pleased to offer the option of applying online for free and reduced price meals. Through the Student Nutrition Services website, parents may apply safely, securely, and privately to determine their eligibility. A new meal application is required every year, so we encourage families to begin submitting applications online now.
Families without Internet access may use computers at all Pickens County public libraries or at the Adult Learning Center in Easley. Clemson Community Care also has a computer and assistance available to parents wishing to complete the application online. News Release
