The Liberty Link
May 19, 2023
Volume 1, Issue 18
The MSD of Decatur Township is Student Invested, Community Connected. We prioritize Student Learning, Safety and Customer Service, fostering a support system for our families.
About us
Email: sbryant@decaturproud.org
Website: http://www.decaturproud.org/liberty
Location: 4640 Santa Fe Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317) 486-4203
Twitter: @hawks_liberty
A Note from the Director
It's hard to believe it, but we've come to the last few days of another school year. On behalf of our preschool staff, I'd like to thank all of our families for trusting us with your child this year! Thanks for all the ways you've supported our school by reading our newsletters and messages, attending school events, volunteering, and donating items whenever we asked. We've had a huge year of learning and laughter, fun and friendship. For those of you with kids moving on to kindergarten, drop us a line in a few months and let us know how they're doing! For those of you returning to Liberty next year, we'll see you at our Meet Your Teacher Night on Tuesday, July 25th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm! Have a great summer, everyone!
Mrs. Susan Bryant
Dates to Remember
Coming Up at Liberty:
- Now through May 22nd: Food Drive for the Goodwin Center Food Pantry
Thursday, May 25th:
- Preschool Field Day (rescheduled from May 24th)
- Last day for medication pick up from the nurse's office
- Report cards sent home
- Last day of School for 2022-2023!
- June 6th-July 21st: Free Summer Lunches Served to all children at the Lynwood playground, 11:45am-12:15pm on weekdays (Adult meals, $3)
- Tuesday, July 25th: Meet Your Teacher Night for Preschool, 5:00-6:00pm
- Monday, July 31st: First Day of School for 2023-2024!
It's Time to Re-register Your Child!
Important Information for Families with Medicaid or CHIP!
If so, here’s what you need to know. Be on the lookout for a renewal letter in the mail from Indiana's Medicaid office. To ensure you receive this critical piece of mail: make sure your address, email and phone number are up to date with Indiana's Medicaid office. https://www.in.gov/medicaid/
This renewal letter will tell you one of three things: • Indiana's Medicaid office is renewing your Medicaid or CHIP coverage, or • Indiana's Medicaid office is ending your Medicaid or CHIP coverage, or • Indiana's Medicaid office needs more information to determine if you or your family member still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. If so, a renewal form will be included.
Remember: Update your address. We don’t want you to miss this important piece of mail.
To update your contact information or get questions answered about your Medicaid/CHIP coverage, visit Medicaid.gov/renewals, or https://www.in.gov/medicaid/ or call 1-800-457-4584.
No longer qualify for Medicaid or CHIP and need help enrolling in the Marketplace? You can find free, unbiased help at:
Contact information for community based organizations in states with a federally facilitate marketplace https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2022-navigator-grant-recipients.pdf
For states with a state-based marketplace, link to https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/.
Next Year's School Calendar
Did You Miss Out on Ordering Your Yearbook?
Be Safe. Be Kind. Do Your Best.
Check Out the Current Decatur Township Schools Job Openings Here:
Attention, Kroger Shoppers!
Food Assistance Available
Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!
When: Weekly on Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (when school is in session through May 2023)
Where: DCHS, Door 1
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (Required for each distribution date.) The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick-up date.
Here is the link to the google form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Y556ZIHRjNo6asM2Ft6twNaxWQM6m5h62rWAM9cKns/prefill
Drop Off & Pick Up Reminders
Arrival Procedures: Students with bus transportation will be picked up from the bus by preschool staff and will be walked into the building. Students who arrive by car should not plan to arrive prior to their class’s start time. Full-day students should arrive between 8:00am and 9:00am. Half-day students should arrive at 9:00am or 1:15pm. Please park in a parking space (not along the grass) and walk your child to door 4. Students will be met at the door by preschool staff, who will ensure that each child gets to the correct class. In order to minimize interruptions and optimize separation, parents will not escort students to their rooms.
Departure Procedures: Students with bus transportation will be escorted to their bus by preschool staff. Parents of car riders should park in a parking space (not along the grass) and walk up to door 4 to pick up their children. Full-day students have a blue pick-up card with their child’s name and teacher’s name on it. Please bring the card with you to show to the staff member at the door for easier identification. Half-day students should be picked up at 11:30am or 3:45pm. Full-day students can be picked up between 3:30 and 4:30pm. Students who are not picked up on time will be subject to a late pick-up fee of $10 for the first 10 minutes and $1 per minute thereafter.
Pick Ups from the Clinic: If you are called by the school nurse to pick up your child due to illness, you will need to go to door 1, which is the main Lynwood entrance on the circle drive to pick up your child from the clinic.
Volunteering at School
Square One Counseling at School
From the Board of Education:
It is the Board’s commitment to provide a safe, positive, productive and nurturing educational environment for all of its students. Any individual who believes a student has been or is the victim of discrimination, bullying, or harassment should report the situation to the building principal or designee or complete the School District’s Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report form, which is available online at www.decaturproud.org.