As we enter into the final days of school, we are amazed that the year is almost over and ending in a fashion like never before. Truly, this year will go down as one never to be forgotten. Students, please remember, you are truly missed and loved by your Liberty family. Feel free to reach out to any of the staff who are ready to help provide the needed guidance, instruction and direction you may need - staff email addresses.

Two weeks ago, Liberty celebrated all staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, so this edition of our The Patriot Page is dedicated to our staff. We truly thank you for all you do. Students, thank you for the wonderful well-wishes - teachers did read them; they were genuinely touched.

This week, Monday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 19 all 8th graders will be permitted to return to campus to retrieve any items they left behind in their lockers or perhaps in a teacher's class and to return library books or music instruments. This will take place in a Grab and Go format in the front of the school in the car line up. The hours are 9:30 - 1:30. Students will remain in their cars the entire time. Students will NOT be returning laptops at this time but will keep laptops over the summer. In addition, to honor our 8th graders, PTSA will have a special gift for 8th grade students for pick up.

On-going Reminders:
... Be in attendance - daily attendance is a mandate from the Department of Education and must be recorded daily.
... Be prepared to learn - Teachers are working hard to complete the curriculum for each grade level. This will help build upon your knowledge for next year.  
... Be courteous - the digital platform is still class and we must respect all (teachers and students and ourselves)
... Complete your work - finish your work and submit in a timely manner. Grades will have an impact on the end of year grades.
... Follow the OCPS Code of Conduct - learning while at home does not remove the code of conduct, so please think before you act, post or speak.
... Laptop care - please remember to handle your laptops gently as a replacements are limited.

Please continue to monitor for COVID-19 updates following the district's social media or click on the health advisory link on the front page of www.ocps.net. Last, but not least, thank you to all our students, staff and parents for your flexibility to the Distance Learning challenge.