Patriot Parent – March 14
Greetings Patriot Parents
It is the final week of the third quarter and the week leading into Spring Break! Our testing week went well. We appreciate the student’s flexibility and patience during testing week. Being off of our regular schedule is hard for the kids so it will be nice to be back to normal.
The upcoming week is a hard week for our students because the excitement of a vacation is on the horizon and it is also the final week of the third grading period. It is very important for our students to focus on academics so that they complete everything prior to the end of the marking period. You may wish to ask your child about any projects that are due, about end of quarter tests or quizzes that may be scheduled, and about any missing assignments that must be made up before the end of the quarter. Help your child make a plan for the week that accounts for all of their academic commitments. A five-day plan is manageable for a teenager and this extra effort can pay off in improved grades for the quarter. Trust me that this bit of extra effort will be worthwhile.
I hope you are able to enjoy some relaxing family time together during Spring Break and that we all return re-energized for the last quarter of the school year.
Sincerely,
Mark Raiff
ITEMS OF NOTE:
SPRING BREAK OFFICE HOURS: The LHS Main Office and Student Services Office are open for limited services during the Olentangy Schools Spring Break. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.
SUPPORT LIBERTY BASEBALL:
Not sure what to do on St. Patrick’s Day? On Wednesday March 17th join the Liberty Patriots Baseball Team at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sawmill Road for a great lunch or dinner. You must present the attached flyer for credit at time of check-out on your dine in or carry out order. LHS Baseball will receive 10% of your food purchase. Flyers also available in the office. Thank you for your support!
NOMINATIONS FOR MARCH STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH:
Attached you find will a nomination form that explains the criteria to nominate a Liberty High School Staff member. We are looking for nominations for staff members who have made a significant positive impact in the lives of our students. Nomination forms can be emailed directly back to me, faxed to the main office @ 740-657-4299, or sent in with a student or via the mail. I will collect all of the nominations and a committee will select the monthly winner. Kinsale Country Club has agreed to award the winner with a $50 gift certificate and a certificate for a massage. The deadline for March Staff Member of the Month is Friday, March 19th. The winner will be selected and announced in April.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
There are a number of scholarships now available to our senior students. All of the scholarships are posted on PrepHQ and information can be accessed by simply clicking on the scholarship link. Please keep checking the list on a regular basis as new scholarships are added as we receive them.
A few of the scholarships listed are:
Delaware Arts Festival-applicants must plan on studying art in college
Builders Exchange Program-for students who plan on pursuing a degree in construction-from architecture to landscaping to project manangement
Shell Oil-for students who plan on majoring in engineering, physics, geology
Delaware County Democratic Scholarship-One parent must be a registered Democrat. Selection criteria include a goal statement and a copy of the applicant’s Career passport.
Martin Luther King Scholarship-will be awarded to a Delaware County student who has demonstrated sensitivity to social issues.
OSU Phi Delta Kappa-will be awarded to a student attending OSU and majoring in Education.
Also the following Olentangy Liberty Local Scholarships are now available. Applications are available in student services.
Olentangy Rotary-Primary Criteria is community service. This application is due on February 22nd.
Olentangy Liberty Music Booster Scholarship-Applicants must have participated in choir, band, or orchestra all four years in high school.
Smith Clinic-for seniors pursing a degree in an allied field of healthcare. ie: physician, nurse, medical assistant, paramedic, etc. $500 will be awarded to an Olentangy Liberty senior.
Olentangy Education Foundation Scholarship-Two $1500 scholarships will be awarded to Olentangy Liberty seniors. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Criteria used tos select recipients will include academics, written expression, school and community activities, and interpersonal skills.
McFerson Family Scholarship-applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, have received a Varsity or Junior Varsity letter in at least one athletic program, approved Club Sport, or be involved in any arts or music career at Olentangy. One female and one male will receive a $2000 scholarship.
The deadline for all the above is March 31 at 3:00 PM.
All applications are available in student services.
GRADUATION BANNERS ON SALE! The Men’s Volleyball Program is selling Class of 2010 Graduation Banners for $65. Order forms are available in the main office and students services. The Deadline for ordering is April 26th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
GRADUATION CEREMONY:
The Liberty High School Class of 2010 graduation commencement ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 6th. at the Ohio Expo Center. Please see the attached document regarding dates and data important to seniors.
SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION: The information for Summer School 2009 has arrived in our offices and is available for pickup. The summer school registration deadline is May 1, 2010 but interested students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. The brochures are available in the Main Office and Student Services Office.
