The Liberty Link
October 27, 2023
Volume 2, Issue 6
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.
A Note from the Director
Why don't mummies like to take vacations? They're afraid they'll relax and unwind!
What kind of mistakes do ghosts make? Boo boos!
Why didn't the skeleton cross the road? Because he didn't have the guts!
Those are some pretty corny jokes! But, did you know that experts tell us that sharing jokes with your child is a great way to boost some important skills? Besides the fact that a sense of humor is correlated with better coping skills in times of stress, telling and listening to jokes is a great way to build positive social interaction. Shared jokes encourage family connections and can be used to relieve anxiety and maybe even change a grouchy attitude! Experts also note that practicing joke-telling in the safe space of home can give kids tools for better social interactions with their peers. And, finally, jokes help us hone our verbal skills, teach us about vocabulary, word meanings, puns and other features of language. So, go ahead! Share these jokes at the dinner table and know that you're teaching your child some great skills!
-Mrs. Susan Bryant
Be Safe. Be Kind. Do Your Best.
About us
Email: sbryant@decaturproud.org
Website: http://www.decaturproud.org/liberty
Location: 4640 Santa Fe Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Phone: (317) 243-7559
Facebook: facebook.com/libertypto
Twitter: @hawks_liberty
Dates to Remember
Coming Up at Liberty:
- Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween Hat or Headband Day - students can wear a hat or a Halloween headband (but no costumes or masks, please)
- Wednesday, November 1st: November tuition payments due
- Monday, November 6th: Picture Retake Day
- Tuesday, November 7th: eLearning Day (Students do not come in to school, but will receive a learning packet for home.)
- Wednesday, November 8th: Family Learning Time event at Liberty, 4:30-6:00pm (see below)
Lions Club Vision Screening
Thanks, Families!
Halloween Hats and Headbands
Picture Retake Day - November 6th
Last Day for Boo Grams is Tuesday, October 31st!
Family Learning Time
PTO's Birthday Sign
Applications for Assistance with Preschool Snacks & Meals
Food-Free Birthday Celebrations
Volunteering at School
Track Your Child's Bus!
Please follow these instructions:
1. Download the Zonar MyView app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Enter the School Access Code: 530049
3. Enter your child's unique student ID. (Found in Skyward; instructions below)
4. Create alert zones around drop-off and pick-up points. When your child's bus enters an alert zone, you will receive notification by email or text.
Your student's ID can be found in Skyward Family Access. It is called "Other ID" and begins with your child's graduation year:
1. Log in to Skyward Family Access.
2. Click the 3 dashes at the top right corner.
3. Select Student Information.
4. You will see "Other ID" listed in the information that appears.
Thank you,
MSD Decatur Township Transportation
Food Pantry Information
When: Select Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (dates listed below)
Where: Decatur Central High School, Door 10
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.
Food Pantry Intake Form
Pantry Pick-Up Dates:
August 17th
August 31st
September 7th
September 21st
October 6th (Note: this is a Friday)
November 2nd
November 9th
November 30th
December 14th
Square One is Here to Help!
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.