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The Liberty Middle School Newsletter is the easiest way to stay up-to-date with what is happening at Liberty.   This e-mail newsletter is sent out each month.  The Newsletter provides updates and briefings about events related to Liberty Middle School. In addition, emails and Robo-Calls are used to provide additional information regarding upcoming events and reminders.

Liberty Tardy Policy 2024-25 

If your student is going to be absent or late for school, we ask that you telephone the Liberty’s Main office before 9:00 AM to let us know. To reach the Liberty attendance line, please call 734.416.7600, then press #2. Please provide your student’s name, grade, student ID number,  and reason for absence. If you know your student will be absent for an extended period of time (ex: vacation, medical reasons), please let the office as well as his/her teachers know. Remember - if your child's teacher uses Moodle, you can get homework information at that site.

Suggestions for Improving Your Child’s Attendance

• Engage in conversations with your child about the importance of attending school regularly and how education helps people become successful

• If your child is not sick, don’t allow him/her to convince you that they need to stay home or be late to school
• Support the school’s rules and consequences in regards to skipping and being tardy
•  Whenever possible, avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments, family trips or other similar activities when school is in session
• Be a good example…If children see parents taking off work for no real reason, they may expect to be able to do the same at school
• Research shows that regular attendance is the single most important factor when it comes to being successful in school 

If your student will be absent, please call our attendance line at (734) 416-7600, press 2.

Be prepared to give the following information:

• Student Name
• Student ID NUMBER
• Grade
• Date of Absence
• Reason for absence including illness symptoms such as cough, fever, fatigue, nausea, etc.
• A daytime phone number to verify the call

Please call the attendance line to report all absences and late arrivals by 8:15 AM. Unless we receive notification of your child's absence, your child will be marked unexcused.

You can report your student's absence using the MiStar Parent Connection

P-CCS has added the option for parents to report s student absence through the MiStar Parent Connection. Once you are logged into your account, a link to “Report Absence” will be available at the top of the screen.

The Report Absence link will open a screen for parents to complete. The parent checks the name of the student for whom any absence is being submitted. If the parent has multiple students, they will all be listed on this page and the parent will be able to select the student for whom the absence is being submitted. The parent also enters the applicable dates.

If the parent checks the “All Day” flag, attendance will be submitted for all periods on the dates provided. If the parent does not check the “All Day” flag, times must be entered, and attendance will be submitted for whichever periods meet during the time range. Please be aware that parents can submit absences two days prior and two days forward. Parents will need to contact the student’s school to report any extensive absences.

For step-by step instructions, please click on this link.

Automated Parent Notification System (APNS)

Parents will be informed of student's unexcused absences at approximately 9:15 a.m. each day. In cases of extended absences, school personnel may require documentation to substantiate the reason for the absence. To avoid unnecessary calls, it is important to notify East Middle School about your child's absences prior to 8:15 a.m. on the day of the absence.

Change of Transportation Plan for your Student

Change of transportation messages must be called in to the office no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to ensure your student receives that message before the end of the school day.

2024-25 Transportation Information and Updates

• The Durham School Services Mobile Bus Tracker App, which enables parents and guardians to view multiple stops on an assigned route, including the scheduled arrival time for each stop, is available now. BusZone (English)  BusZone (Spanish) 

  • *Please note: When setting up your account, the District Access Code for PCCS is 4097PCCS. Make sure to use your student’s ROUTE number, not bus number when setting up your account.

• View  "A Simple Guide for Bus Riders" (PDF)

• Route information is available in both the MiStar Student and Parent Portal.

• If you have questions about Transportation or need a list of contacts, please visit the P-CCS Transportation page. 

Riding Home on a Different Bus?

In order for a student to ride with another student both guardians must write a note containing the following information:

1. Both Students Names
2. What bus will be ridden.
3. Date
4. Guardian Signature

These noted must be brought to the main office before the end of lunch/recess for approval. Once approved, they student will give the noted to the bus driver. 

Riding the Bus

(Taken from Report to Parents-NAESP)
While statistics show that riding the bus is the safest way to get to school, dangerous situations could occur if children don't follow school bus safety rules and procedures. If you don't know the rules and procedures, get a copy from the school and make sure to review them every year with your children. Here are some general tips for helping students remain safe on the bus:

• Getting On and Off the Bus: Insist that your children be courteous and use their manners when it comes to getting on and off the bus. They should wait their turn to board and get off; never push or shove on the stairs: and say "thank you" and "good morning" to the bus driver. While children are waiting for the bus, they should stay out of the street and watch for cars. They should also avoid running to the bus stop. 
• Safety While Underway: Instruct your children to follow the bus driver's rules; find their place quickly and stay in it; don't distract the driver; don't harass other children; and don't throw things, play loud music, or leave trash on the bus.
• Explaining the Rules:  Many times, children think rules are unfair. To help them see the reason for bus rules, have them talk about how they would handle getting 30, 40, or even 50 children safely to school on the bus. Explain how distracting the driver even for a second could put a whole busload of children in danger. In addition to the printed rules and procedures, there are some special situations of which children riding the bus need to be aware.
• Bus Bullies:School bus drivers are there to transport children safely. They're not counselors or teachers. Your children should certainly alert the bus driver if there are bullies on the bus who are harassing them, particularly if the abuse is putting them in danger. But they need to tell you as well so you and the driver can work together to find a solution, either with or without the school's involvement.
• Destructive Children:Children have to understand that there are some behaviors that might appear "cool," but can actually be deadly. Explain carefully that it's dangerous, not cool, to stick their heads or arms out of the window, or to bring on board banned substances such as lighters, matches, weapons, or smoke bombs. Enforce tough punishment if your child is involved in any such behavior, because they're putting other children's safety at risk, not just their own.
• Unsafe Drivers:While the vast majority of school bus drivers are top notch, a few may not be. If your child talks about the driver acting impaired, speeding, driving unsafely, or behaving inappropriately toward children, get the facts and report them to the Principal or Assistant Principal immediately.

(Reprinted with permission from National Association of Elementary School Principals)

We respect the instruction time of our students and teachers, so when items are brought into the office for a student, the student’s name will be put on the monitor.  It is then the student's responsibility to come to the office to pick up the items.

1. Please have your student bring a note or call the office on the day that they are leaving, letting us know the time and reason for leaving early, and also who will be picking them up. This must be a parent or guardian, or someone on their emergency contact list. If it is anyone other than the parent or guardian, we will call to confirm that the emergency contact has permission to pick up the student. If a person is not on your emergency contact list, they cannot pick up the student - no exceptions. You can always go into your MiStar Parent Portal and update your Emergency Contact List as needed.

2. Once you arrive to pick up your student, you will push the buzzer to enter the office and one of the secretaries will address you through the speaker. You will need to show your Drivers License, and then you will sign your student out on the sign out sheet on the table to your right. If you do not notify the office ahead of time and we are not expecting you, it will require extra time to locate your student.

3. When you are done signing out your student, you can return to your car. Please make sure you are pulled up to the curb and not parked in the parking lot. We will call the student out of class and send them out to the car.

View the P-CCS Health and Wellness page to view procedures on returning to school after being sick, medication disbursement information, and obtain any necessary forms. Please read carefully as these guidelines are strictly followed. Let us know if you have any questions.

Visitors must sign into the kiosk in the vestibule to receive a visitor pass before they enter the hallways.

Parents are welcome to visit classes in session when an appointment is scheduled in advance, with the teacher. 

As a courtesy to both teachers and students, please do not interrupt a class without an appointment. 

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools has an opt-out policy for students and families who wish to not have their images used in school- and district-wide media, including the district website, district and school social media outlets, as well as external media outlets such as newspapers and online publications.

Please download and complete the form below if you wish to have your student(s) opt-out of the above uses. You can email the completed form to:

• Mail: P-CCS Executive Director of Communications, 454 S. Harvey St., Plymouth, MI, 48170

• In-Person Drop-Off: E.J. McClendon Educational Center, 454 S. Harvey St., Plymouth, MI 48170

• P-CCS Student Images and Media Opt-Out Form (in PDF form)

Cell Phone/Electronic Devices (Middle School)

Please refer to the cell phone policy in the Student Handbook. Highlights of this policy are:

CELL PHONES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

• Cell phones and all mobile devices shall be turned off during the school day.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices shall be kept in a student’s locker – not in clothing pockets or in pencil cases unless indicated differently by the building administration.
• Cell phones and all mobile devices are not allowed to be used in locker rooms or restrooms at any time.
• Cell phones may be used in a classroom when directed by the teacher and for academic purposes only.

If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, they are to come up to the office.

Consequences and Family Communication:

Students using phones or electronic devices without authorization:

• First offense: The student will be asked to surrender their phone to the teacher and can pick up the phone from the office at the end of the day.
• Second offense: The student will be asked to surrender their phone to the teacher and can pick up the phone from the office at the end of the day. The student will also serve a lunch detention the following day.
• Third offense: The student will meet with administration to create a personal electronics plan/contract. A parent or guardian will need to pick up the phone from the office.

There is a new kind of humiliation in schools these days - bullying on the Internet. Children are using the anonymity of the Internet to harass other children, spread cruel rumors, and sometimes even threaten physical harm. The worst thing is that it can happen anywhere and at any time. The same technology that has brought so many benefits is also bringing pain to far too many children, while allowing others to brutalize their peers without the chance of getting caught.

• New Pain, Old Problem: There's nothing new about bullying, but the Internet has made it a far easier thing to accomplish. By simply creating a separate screen name of instant message (IM) identity, kids can use the Internet to send hate mail that in most cases, can't be traced.
• Not an Isolated Incident: Studies have found that as many as one in four children have been harassed online.
• IMs are the Biggest Problem: Instant messaging (IM) has replaced the pre-teen and teen rituals of the past - passing notes and talking on the phone. IMs are where the vast majority of bullying takes place online. Unlike computer screen names, people can create an unlimited number of IM names for themselves. Kids use this as an opportunity to create untraceable identities that they use to bully others online.
• Bad Judgments Can Cause a Lifetime of Hurt: Children sometimes, without thinking of the consequences, send very personal information to others over the Internet. Love-sick girls have sent obscene photos or videos of themselves to the boys they like and vice versa. Once they're sent, they're "out there." The person who receives the images can send them to others, and on and on. Some parents have been shocked to find that there are pornographic images of their own children available to anyone on the Web. 
• Discuss the Topic with Your Child: You may be surprised to learn that your child has already been a target of cyber-bullying. If so, the most important thing is to find out what kind of bullying is taking place. Are the words just cruel, or are threats involved as well? If your child is being victimized, make sure he or she lets you know when it's happening. 
• Keep Records: Use your computer to copy and print all of the offending IMs or e-mails, including the "buddy name" of the perpetrator. Print them out and bring them to the school to discuss the problem with the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Monitor Your Children When they are on the Computer: Listen for signs that they are being unkind (cruel laughter as they send or read an IM or e-mail) as well as for indications that they are being bullied. Then take action. Your children need your help.

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is pleased to announce the introduction of Pathfinder, an online career exploration and planning tool to help increase the number of Michigan residents with high-quality, in-demand degrees and credentials.  This valuable resource will help you to make informed choices about educational and career options that include reviewing college information, finding financial aid information, securing a job, serving your community or country, assessing your skills if unsure of your path, and exploring opportunities to earn college credit or receive training while in high school.   Pathfinder houses the compilation of these resources in order to create a centralized location for all your decision-making needs.

Secondary students can begin your online career exploration by clicking on the Pathfinder tool linked here: Michigan Career Pathfinder (mitalent.org) 

A Student Vacation Form must be completed and submitted to the school office in advance. The form is available in the office or online.

Absences due to vacations are subject to school approval and may be considered unexcused if they do not meet district attendance policies.

School personnel stay with students who are not picked up in a timely fashion from school-sponsored activities, with that note, please pick up from after-school activities within 15 minutes of the conclusion of the event. Students who are not picked up within the 15 minute limit will be excluded from the next activity at their school.

Parking Lot Procedure (PDF)