By Yvonne Lacy – Head Librarian How much do we remember of what we read? Quite a lot, as 20 third through fifth graders demonstrated when they competed in Liberty’s fourth annual “Quest for the Crown” playoff on March 10. To prepare for this competition, students throughout the year read 20 books that were above and beyond...
read moreLiberty teachers continue to implement 4MAT and reach all of their students and their unique learning styles in the classroom. Utilizing 4MAT creates an exciting, challenging, and confidence-building academic environment where students connect new material with their background knowledge, practice and reinforce the new material in...
read moreLiberty Christian third graders recently traveled from Argyle to Dallas to visit Mi Escuelita, a comprehensive, year-round preschool program for 330 Hispanic, Vietnamese, African American, Sudanese, Ethiopian, and Indian children, as well as children of other nationalities. Liberty third graders have been a part of an outreach to...
read moreBy Yvonne Lacy Head Librarian Happy New Year and Happy New Books! The library has expanded its selection of books with additional informative, fun, and interesting series of books for students this year. Students and their parents are welcome to borrow books and audiovisual materials anytime between 8:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. all...
read moreOne of the many goals of Liberty’s outstanding early childhood education (ECE) program is to prepare preschoolers for success academically as they enter kindergarten. Parent Chelle Werntz had two of her three children attend Liberty’s ECE. “The two younger ones who went to Liberty’s ECE had a smooth transition into Lower...
read moreThe Mozart Effect asserts, “In an instant, music can uplift our soul. It awakens within us the spirit of prayer, compassion, and love. It clears our minds and has been known to make us smarter.” Music is a valued part of culture; it is a birthright of every child. In addition, learning music in school contributes to student...
read moreThe Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) holds a conference in Dallas each year and many teachers from Liberty Christian School either attend or lead seminars for other teachers in the area. Missy Sharp, world history and German III teacher, and Lisa May, ATS coordinator, taught “Recognizing and Teaching to the...
read moreLiberty is proud to host Jon D. Williams Cotillion classes for students in fifth to eighth grade. For fifth and sixth graders, the Cotillion class is designed to demonstrate how good social skills contribute to character and are essential for developing positive relationships. Subject matter includes: first impressions,...
read moreBy Christy Besett, Lower School Fine Arts Teacher The hills are alive … with the sound of music. The fine arts hallway is also alive with the sound of music! This year marks the first year of musical theatre, an exciting and relevant spin-off of the drama elective for fifth graders. In this class, fifth graders perform two...
read moreFrom Monday, Nov. 8, to Thursday, Nov. 18, Liberty is sponsoring its annual canned food drive. Every child is encouraged to participate and bring canned food and non-perishable items for the collection. Sponsored by the Student Council Association and the National Honor Society, students will deliver the cans to the Denton Food...
read moreBecause of his extensive knowledge and experience in the field of teaching, Dr. Martin Noto, Middle School principal, is performing a unified and comprehensive teacher observation program this year, from Lower School through Upper School. “The purpose of an observation program is to assist teachers in their professional...
read moreWhat’s your favorite animal? Is it a cow, a horse, a zebra, or a pig? Do you remember how fun it was to see the creatures God created and touch and feel them … as a first grader? That is why we love going to Green Meadows Farm every year. This first grade field trip is one of our favorites. Not only do our students love going,...
read more4MAT Master Designer Mike Arlien traveled from North Dakota last week and provided in-services at Liberty for teachers regarding implementing 4MAT in their classrooms. Arlien is a certified trainer for 4MAT and participated in a 4MAT lesson writing collegial group. For Arlien, the 4MAT Cycle of Learning just made sense. “The...
read moreSince the school’s beginning, prayer has been a vital part of Liberty. As an addition to the Liberty Pops-in-Prayer and Moms in Touch prayer ministries, a parent has been instrumental in beginning a new prayer ministry this year. Terri Woodworth, who has children in the second and third grade, organized “Prayer Warriors,”...
read moreLiberty Life is conducting a series of interviews with each current board member so that Liberty families can get to know each member better. We at Liberty want to appreciate the board members for all of their valuable service they voluntarily give to Liberty. In the beginning, Andrew Gannon had no intention of paying for a...
read moreThe first grade parent invitation began, “Have you ever wondered what are special sounds in phonics, how are special sounds taught, how are short vowels and long vowels marked, and what exactly happens in a speed drill?” First grade teachers, and now many grade levels are following suit, began parent workshops last year to...
read moreIn the hustle and bustle of the first two weeks of school, some of the staff at Liberty took note of the little things that make Liberty great. An e-mail from Donna Lewis, Liberty receptionist said, “I get to see many wonderful ‘little’ things here at the front desk, but the one that touched me today was a group of freshman...
read moreAs a part of Liberty’s ongoing professional development program, Liberty introduced its own unique master teacher program in the early 1990s. The program is rigorous, and teachers are encouraged to pursue excellence in their classroom instruction. Pursuant to this goal is continuing education for all faculty members through...
read moreApproximately a third of Liberty’s participating grade levels are qualifying for Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP), a national grade talent search. Last year, more than half of Liberty’s fifth graders qualified for the program. Duke’s talent program has become a global leader in identifying academically...
read moreThanks to generous gifts from Liberty families, SMART Boards are a reality at Liberty Christian School. The Middle and Upper School math students will be the first at Liberty to experience learning via the electronic interactive whiteboard that is already enhancing student learning. “The SMART Board immediately engages the...
read moreAugust 2, 2010 Dear Parents of ECE through 12th Grade Students: The new school year will start soon! I hope you are enjoying your summer and have had time for relaxation and family fun. One of the most important and beneficial meetings of the year is Parent Orientation. It is for parents only, and it is the only required meeting for...
read moreIt is official! Liberty Christian School has won the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools’ Henderson Cup for the seventh year! In each TAPPS division, the Henderson Cup is an award presented to the overall top school of the year in academics, fine arts, and athletics. Liberty Christian students have earned this...
read moreDuring the week of May 3–7, Liberty families give teachers their thanks and appreciation for the effort, attention, and time they give students every day. Take advantage of this week and give your child’s teacher your appreciation. Something special each day has been planned. Monday – A parent from your child’s classroom...
read moreApproximately 2,500 students from across Texas qualified for the 2010 Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) Academic State Meet held Saturday, April 24, at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Students qualified for the PSIA State Meet by placing first or second individually in one or more contests at the PSIA...
read moreJohn Racina, a faculty member who wears many musical hats at Liberty, was featured in the Denton Record-Chronicle recently regarding his musical talent that will be enjoyed by many at Denton’s upcoming Jazz Festival. John, a saxophone player, has taught at Liberty 10 years as an assistant band director for Middle and Upper...
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