March 2017 Volume 11, Issue 6

Liberty Middle School

1612 NE Garfield . Camas, WA 98607 http://schools.camas.wednet.edu/liberty

Gary MollerPrincipal, Ext. 78433

Stephen BaranowskiAssociate Principal,

Ext. 79183

Nicole O’RourkeDean of Students, Ext. 79999

Bob FosterAthletic Director, Ext. 78187

Annie SumpterAdministrative Asst.,

Ext. 78123

Melissa McGuffinFiscal Secretary, Ext. 78125

Gail SoohooRegistrar, Ext. 78047

Taunya StainbrookAthletics & Activities

Secretary,Ext 79919

Donna FullmerHealth Assistant, Ext. 78502

Molly Ndoloum, RN, MSNHealth Services, Ext. 75746

Emily FitchA-L Counselor, Ext. 75516

Billie Jo McEathronM-Z Counselor, Ext. 78128

Glenn HartmanIntervention Specialist,

Ext. 78407

From our Administration…Last week, the Liberty Lions participated in “Challenge Week.” In the past, Challenge Week has involved guest speakers and various student activities around an issue that many middle school students experience themselves, or have some familiarity. This year, Challenge Week focused on five positive character traits that give students and adults the strength to face adversity in their own lives and be hero to others: Compassion, Gratitude, Self-Control, Perseverance, and Commitment.

Five teachers each created a lesson plan to be delivered each day in the students’ advisory class. The week began by focusing on Compassion and the importance of seeing beyond oneself and treating others with kindness. On Tuesday, students learned about Gratitude and the importance of being mindful of and thankful for the positive people and opportunities in our lives. Wednesday emphasized Self-Control, particularly the value of practicing patience with other, with our circumstances, and with ourselves. On Thursday, students learned about Perseverance and how to strive meaningfully in their studies and their lives. The last day focused on Commitment and involved a culminating activity where students challenged themselves to follow-through on a “doable” goal that they believed would positively impact the lives of others.

If you would like to peruse some of the lesson slides from Character Week and talk with your student about their experience, I have included the links below.

Go Lions!

Nicole O’Rourke, Dean of Students

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Compassion Lesson https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1l5HLrCbbJGCmhEayrPL9c0MvEpSC5Rb9BnH5BNJAl00/edit#slide=id.g1c8e901867_0_0

Gratitude Lesson https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eBvFFd8GYGrduf0I_zwL_IcSfud6fAYh0jho-KlO7Uo/edit#slide=id.g1c555ec089_0_3

Self-Control and Patience Lesson https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1kh0Ez8-FBexwKSUBfXHdW77dWRDiX25sZwxfLAGkbw0/edit#slide=id.g1c54f89886_0_0

Perseverance Lesson https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1slYx35ivblS0dR8YDGa1GUA6mV0lKu0zuGupYZ9F9ZA/edit#slide=id.g1c55864f63_2_0

Commitment Lesson https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OmkQZO86k-_AMv84y1YuzNMJLH1bsS-Zc4hucELDgic/edit#slide=id.p

Late Start @ 10:15am!!! Wed, March 22nd & Thurs, March 23rd

Doors open at 9:45am

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Wed, March 1st 9:00am & 6:30pm: Incoming 9th grader Parent Info meeting - CHS North Commons

Wed, March 1st 10am & 7:30pm: Pre-AP/AP Incoming 9th Gr Parent Info meeting - CHS North Commons

Wed, March 1st Lunches: Clothes Closet Open!

Wed, March 1st 2:50-3:30pm: Knowledge Bowl Practice (Every Wednesday) - Rm 106

Wed, March 1st 2:55-3:55pm: Interact Club (Every Wednesday) - Rm. 113

Wed, March 1st 3:15pm: Ed Tech Drop-In Support (M. Johnson) - Library

Wed, March 1st 6-8:00pm: Science Olympiad (Every Wednesday) - Rm. 306/303

Thurs, March 2nd 2:50-3:50pm: Astronomy Club (Every Thursday) - Library

Thurs, March 2nd 2:50-3:50pm: Magic Club (Every Thursday) - Library

Thurs, March 2nd 2:50-3:50pm: Coding Club (Every Thursday) - 3rd St. Computer Lab

Thurs, March 2nd 3:45pm: Knowledge Bowl Meet v Pacific & Covington @ Pacific Middle School

Fri, March 3rd Lunches: Spirit Shack is Open! (Every Friday) - Commons

Fri, March 3rd 3-4:00pm: Game Night (Every Friday) - Library

Mon, March 6th 2:45-4:00pm: Science Olympiad (Every Monday) - Rm 306/303

Mon, March 6th 3-4:00pm: Crochet Club (Every Monday) - Library

Tues, March 7th 3-3:45: Art Club (Every Tuesday) - Commons

Tues, March 7th 3-4:00pm: Writing Club (Every Tuesday) - Library

Tues, March 7th 6:30pm: Project Based Learning Middle School Information meeting - PBL MS

Tues, March 7th 7-8:30pm: Band Concert

Tues, March 7th 7-9:00pm: Science Olympiad (Every Tuesday) - Rm. 306/303

Wed, March 8th 8am-5:00pm: ASB Conference - Seattle, WA

Wed, March 8th 9:00am: Project Based Learning Middle School Information meeting - PBL MS

Wed, March 8th 2:55-3:55pm: Interact Club box-packing & pizza party - All help welcome to sign up!

Tues, March 14th: Middle School Band Festival (exact times TBA)

Thurs, March 16th: (8th grade choir) Middle School Choral Festival

Fri, March 17th: Middle School Choir Solo/Ensemble (Exact times TBA)

Tues, March 21st 3:45pm: Liberty Boys Basketball v Skyridge @ CHS

Wed & Thurs, March 22nd & 23rd 10:15am: LATE START-Doors Open@9:45am

Fri, March 24th 3-7:00pm: GSHMSL Boys B-Ball District Tournament

Thurs, March 30th 7:00pm: Spring Choral Concert - Liberty Gym

Upcoming Events

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Reminder!!! Late Start Cancelled:

March 1st & 2nd

Thurs, March 2nd 3:45: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Cascade @ HOME

Tues, March 7th 3:45pm: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Wy’East @ Wy’East Middle School

Thurs, March 9th 3:45pm: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Covington @ HOME

Tues, March 14th 3:45pm: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Frontier @ Frontier MS

Thurs, March 16th 3:45pm: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Pacific @ Pacific MS

Tues, March 21st 3:45pm: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Skyridge @ CHS

Thurs, March 23rd 3:45pm: Grades 7/8 Boys Basketball v Shahala @ HOME

Fri, March 24th: District Tournament

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Camtown Youth Festival Forgey Art Exhibit 2017

Scout Hall in Crown Park

NE Everett & NE 15th Ave.

June 3, 2017 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Students, here is your chance to use your

talent, creativity, and imagination!

Enter your art in the art competition

and art exhibit.

Entry forms are available at Lacamas Lake Lodge, 227 NE Lake Rd., or

at www.cityofcamas.us/parks (click on “Camtown” in the right margin, then click on “Camtown Art

Show” to take you to the “Art Show Entry Form.”

This is not a program of the Camas School District.

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2017 Camtown Youth Festival “Camtown-Forgey Art Show”

Name__________________________Phone____________________________ School_________________________Grade_____________Age____________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________

Title of Work (required)______________________________________________

Arts Area (check one) _____Drawing (pencil, pen, ink, pastels, charcoal, chalk, colored pencil, scratch art) _____Painting (watercolor, oil, acrylic, airbrush, tempera) _____Photography (black-and-white or color, montage) _____Sculpture (ceramic, wood, metal, plaster) _____3D/Mixed Media (crafts, jewelry, textiles, mosaics, illustrated poetry) _____Digital Imagery (artwork created on computer or retouched/photo-shopped photos)

The Camtown-Forgey Art Show is open to Camas and Washougal residents 18 years and younger.

Students may enter more than one Arts Area, but may not enter more than 5 total art pieces. Each entry must be accompanied by an entry form. A student may develop artwork in or outside of school. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third places in each category.

Each individual entry must be the original work of one student only and must be the original art piece (not a copy). An adult may not alter the creative integrity of a student’s work. If creating copyrighted art, credit must be given to the original artist.

Entries being judged will be judged on artistic merit, creativity, and grade level. It is highly recommended that one-dimensional art work be matted and/or framed. Construction paper matting is acceptable.

Entries must be turned in at Scout Hall, located at NE Everett and NE 15th Ave. in Crown Park, between the hours of 4:30p.m and 6:00p.m. on Wednesday, May 31st. (new day!) This completed form must be turned in with the student’s artwork. All artwork will be displayed on Saturday, June 3rd (new day!), between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., during the Camtown Youth Festival.

Students may pick up their artwork at Scout Hall between 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5th.

Camas School District and the City of Camas or any of their officers, agents, employees or volunteers are not responsible for damaged, broken, stolen, lost, or unclaimed artwork.

I give permission for my child’s name and/or artwork to be published in future media or printed materials. I have read and understand the above entry rules:

___________________________________________________ __________________ Parent/Guardian Name (for individual art entry) Date _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Detach and keep to claim artwork.

Student Copy – Claim Receipt and Information

Name: _____________________ Title of Work: _____________________ • Students must pick up their artwork at Scout Hall between 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. on

Monday, June 5th.

• All artwork will be displayed on Saturday, June 3rd, between the hours of 11:00a.m. and 4:00p.m., during the Camtown Youth Festival.

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As part of the Consolidated Program Review, Camas School District was required to change and add verbiage for Sexual Harassment Complaints in our student handbooks. Since the handbooks have already been distributed this year, we need to inform parents of the complaint process in another manner. We don’t anticipate nor have we experienced a rise in sexual harassment complaints. Please find below a copy of this communication requirement that you will find in next school year’s handbooks. 

Sexual Harassment (CSD Policy & Procedure 3205) Students and staff are protected against sexual harassment by anyone in any school program or activity, including on the school campus, on the school bus, or off-campus during a school-sponsored activity. Sexual harassment is unwelcome behavior or communication that is sexual in nature when:

x A student or employee is led to believe that he or she must submit to unwelcome sexual conduct or communications in order to gain something in return, such as a grade, a promotion, a place on a sports team, or any educational or employment decision, or

x The conduct substantially interferes with a student's educational performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile educational or employment environment.

Examples of Sexual Harassment:

x Pressuring a person for sexual favors x Unwelcome touching of a sexual nature x Writing graffiti of a sexual nature x Distributing sexually explicit texts, e-mails, or pictures x Making sexual jokes, rumors, or suggestive remarks x Physical violence, including rape and sexual assault

You can report sexual harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Title IX Officer, Marilyn Boerke. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of our district’s sexual harassment policy and procedure, contact your school or district office, or view it online here: 3205 and 3205P. COMPLAINT OPTIONS: DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT If you believe that you or your child has experienced unlawful discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment at school, you have the right to file a complaint. Before filing a complaint, you can discuss your concerns with your child’s principal or with the school district’s Section 504 Coordinator (Dana Lighty), Title IX Officer and Civil Rights Coordinator (Marilyn Boerke). This is often the fastest way to revolve your concerns. Complaint to the School District Step 1: Write Out Your Complaint In most cases, complaints must be filed within one year from the date of the incident or conduct that is the subject of the complaint. A complaint must be in writing. Be sure to describe the conduct or incident, explain why you believe discrimination, discriminatory harassment, or sexual harassment has taken place, and describe what actions you believe the district should take to resolve the problem. Send your written complaint—by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery—to the district superintendent or civil rights compliance coordinator. Step 2: School District Investigates Your Complaint Once the district receives your written complaint, the coordinator will give you a copy of the complaint procedure and make sure a prompt and thorough investigation takes place. The superintendent or designee will respond to you in writing within 30 calendar days—unless you agree on a different time period. If your complaint involves exceptional circumstances that demand a lengthier investigation, the district will notify you in writing to explain why staff members need a time extension and the new date for their written response.