November Liberty Bell - Burbank School District 111

November 2015
Inside this issue:
Veteran’s Day Assembly 2
Students Honor
Veterans At Assembly
3
NJHS Helps The USO
3
Cheer & Dance Teams
4
Important Dates
4
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Liberty Salutes Our
United States Veterans
We
Honor
Those
Who
Served
Since 1776, 48 million Americans have served the armed forces.
We honor all veterans who have given of their lives for freedom.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Burbank School
District 111 is to provide a
quality education in a safe and
secure environment to ensure
students reach their full
potential as socially responsible
life-long learners.
On Wednesday, November 4th, Liberty Junior High School held it’s Annual
Veteran’s Day Assembly. Students and staff spent the entire week preparing for
the assembly honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces. Veterans
from all branches of service were represented. The students honored them with
speeches, music and cheers for their great sacrifices they made for our Nation.
The Liberty Bell
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Liberty Students Honor American Veterans In A Big Way!
Liberty students attended a Veteran’s Day assembly on Wednesday,
November 4th.
Veterans were
honored at the assembly. This was
the 12th year that Liberty hosted a
Veteran’s Day assembly, to honor
past and present servicemen from
all branches of service.
One of the guest speakers was Ms.
Sharon A. Buchanan, pictured to
the left. Ms. Buchanan served in
the United States Army. She has
dedicated her life to service even
after her full time service. She is
currently employed as a Veteran
Service Officer, at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The other speakers were Dr. Fleck, Superintendent of District 111, Mrs.
Campobasso, Assistant Principal
and Mr. Burns, P.E. Teacher.
Pictured above is Matthew Koedyker
posting the United States flag at the
assembly. Matthew is a member of the
United States Army .
Pictured to the left is Mr. & Mrs.
Wayne Milos, at the Veteran’s breakfast. Mr. Milos served in the U.S. Army.
They are also the parents of our very
own 8th grade teacher, Mrs. Larson.
We Salute Our 2015 Veteran’s Assembly Servicemen & Women!
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Liberty Students Salute Veterans Past and Present!
This Year’s Patriot Pen Essay winner is 8th
grade student, Weronika Walus. Pictured
above Weronika reads her essay to the
entire student body. Read below a portion
of Weronika’s winning essay.
Freedom. What does it mean? For years,
the word has been tossed and turned
around in our heads. We’ve spent weeks
Pictured above is our 8th grade stu- in each grade level figuring out what the
dent, Kristen Cramer, reading her es- small word means. Not only to us, but
say beside this year’s master of ceremo- also to the citizens of the United States, the
immigrants, the illegal residents of our
nies, P.E. teacher, Mr. Sean Burns.
country, mayors, senators, etc. Yet, we
NJHS & USO
Assembly Speakers
still get confused about what it means to
us. As the years go by, and the students
grow up to be mature residents of the
U.S., we misuse the word. Our generation takes it out of context; we see it
differently than the original citizens of
America.
I have been raised to see that America
has brought us freedom. Not to only
itself, but to other countries as well. To
me, freedom is the word that this country
has been built upon. The word that people have been contemplating, for when
they wanted inspiration. To bring us
equality and give everyone a choice.
This word, gave us all a gift, it made us
all stand on the same level with each
other. Not any other word better describes what our forefathers have fought
for, what the nation has fought for, and
what every person in America has come
for or stayed for.
Freedom will forever ring in our home,
families, children , and lives. As long as
we don’t forget what life was like before
we will live in peace and not turn our
backs against each other. In hopes of
dreams coming true, the people of our
nation will forever remember this word
that has changed everyone’s lives in the
world. For the hopes, wishes, and
dreams this word will not ever be forgotten. Freedom has already changed thousands of lives and will continue to do so.
“Taps”
On Wednesday, November 4th, Liberty
students saluted our United States Veterans with speeches and adulations.
Student Speakers
Jersey Panock
Farah Adi
Angeles Ramirez
Nellie Ghosheh
Anna Daniel
Nadia Roberts
Kristen Cramer
Natalia Supan-Lobroano
Maha Almasri
Kamil Rzepka
Alissandra Balcazar Natalie Hreska
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Student Council President, Tanya Marquez.
Moment of silence and Taps performed
by, Genesis Abad, Kamil Rzepka and
Natalia Supan-Lobrono.
A big thank you to the Liberty Junior
tion that helps service men and their fami- High Band and also to McDonald-Linn
lies. We are truly proud of our students for Chicago Ridge Post 177, for the posting
their great effort and for showing their Pa- of the colors.
triot Pride!
Liberty Junior High School’s National Junior
Honor Society has gotten off to a great start
this school year. The students are doing a fantastic job. The students rallied big for the
month of November with a drive to collect
money for the USO. The USO is an organiza-
Above 8th grader, Natalia SupanLobrono plays “Taps” at the
Veteran’s Day Assembly
to honor our Veterans.
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Yearbook
IMPORTANT DATES
November
December
23 – Half Day of School
Early Dismissal 11:45
24, 25, 26 & 27 No School
1 - 4 Map Testing
23 - Parent Teacher
Conferences
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
24 - Parent Teacher
Conferences
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
O
N
Do Your Best and Earn
a Dress Down Day!
S
A
L
E
8 - Graduation Pictures
23 - Winter Break Begins!
Volunteer
Your Services
If you are interested in
being a volunteer for
Liberty Junior High School,
inquire in the school office.
N
O
W
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Yearbook Price Is $25.00
Purchased before December 18th.
$35.00 starting January 6th.
Make Checks Payable To
Burbank School District 111.
All Payments Should Be Turned Into
Your Matrix Teacher.
2015 Liberty Cheerleading Team
The team has made great strides this school
year. The team competed on Sunday, October 25th, in the Operation Cheer competition,
at Lincoln-Way North High School. The
team finished in third place, overall.
Team Roster
Cami Marr, Paulina Stopka,
Natalie Longoria, Jenna Cardona,
Brianna Hernandez, Bryanna Rivera,
Natalia Greczek, Karolina Rzepka,
Yaljhayre Grajeda, Angelica Zolkiewicz,
Karolina Kieta, Isbella Antolak,
Nhi Van, Desiree Buentello and
Jenna Panock.
The team is Coached by, Mrs Karen Steffey.
Dance Team
Team Roster
Valerie Huerta, Isabella Almaraz,
Paige Tirva, Kailyn Whitty
Desiree Buentello, Natalia Supan- Lobrono
Jillian Pacheco, Alyssia Lira
Monika Domagala, Jasmine Aranda and
Melissa Romero
The team is Coached by,
Mrs. Kopka and Miss Dynowski