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Month: July 2023

Mobile dental services available for students

Parents and guardians who are looking for accessible, affordable dental care for their children have a resource in the nonprofit Philanthropic Relief, Altruistic Service and Development Child Dental Health Program.

The mission of PRASAD CDHP is to improve the quality of life of children by providing oral care services and dental health education. The program is a certified, New York State Department of Health Article 28 Clinic and School Based Health Center, approved to operate at Sullivan County schools.

Dental services

PRASAD CDHP’s vehicle, with two fully equipped dental offices, allows the organization to provide dental exams and an array of dental treatments including sealants, cleanings, fluoride, fillings, extractions, space maintainers and x-rays.

Who is eligible to receive services?

Children ages 6 months through 18 years of age can be treated by PRASAD CDHP. The organization accepts most insurance plans including Medicaid, Delta Dental, Fidelis, MVP and Affinity. It also offers a sliding fee for uninsured children. An appointment is required.

How are appointment made?

Appointments can be made by calling PRASAD CDHP’s office at 845-434-0376. In addition, the school will send application forms home with all children before the clinic’s visit. Parents/legal guardians must sign and return the medical history form, showing consent for treatment before their child can be seen in the clinic.

What is the schedule for the mobile dental clinic?

The dental clinic visits Sullivan County schools on a rotating basis. It is possible to arrange an appointment when the clinic is not at the local school site or during the school holidays. The clinic is also open during the summer at the main office in Liberty.

For more information, visit www.prasadcdhp.org or call 845-434-0376, ext. 216.

Superintendent advocates for Liberty in D.C.

LCSD Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan, along with other members of the New York State Council of Superintendents, attended the AASA Legislative Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.

Seven people pose for a photo in an officeThere they met with policy makers, public officials and federal representatives to advocate for local and national school needs. Members discussed items such as funding, infrastructure and projections of school needs. Dr. Sullivan was able to meet with Sen. Chuck Schumer’s staff and met directly with Liberty’s congressional representative, Congressman Marc Molinaro.

A crowd watches a speak who stands near a display that reads legisltaive Advocacy conference with a drawing of the Capitol building.“Ultimately, it was a great experience to learn about how federal policy and advocacy impacts schools,” Dr. Sullivan said. “It was a privilege to advocate for the Liberty school community and for other school-based needs throughout the nation.”

Retreat helps school leaders plan, improve for the new year

Liberty Central School District administrators and teacher facilitators were hard at work this week preparing for the upcoming school year.

People sit around a table with a poster of MTSS behind themThe annual summer professional development and planning retreat was held Monday through Thursday, using LCSD’s five-year Strategic Plan and the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan as a focus and guide for sessions.

Administrators heard from speakers, participated in activities, took part in professional development sessions and worked on plans for the upcoming school year.

Teacher facilitators joined sessions on Wednesday to learn about best practices in curriculum and instruction. They also briefly reviewed student data to analyze how they can support students.

People sit at tables looking at papers and a smart board at the front of the roomIn the final day of the end of the retreat, the building teams met to create their yearly building plans to help achieve the yearly district goals, to ultimately accomplish the strategic plan’s strategic intents.

people sit around a desk looking at a screen with a document displayed People sit at desks arranged in a "U" 14 administrators pose for a photo with five sitting on a bench and nine standing behind them

Middle School supply lists available

The following school supply lists have been provided for the 2023-24 school year at Liberty Middle School. Click on the teacher’s name for a print-friendly list.

Fifth grade

Mrs. Franke and Mrs. Heinle

  • 3 packages of sharpened No. 2 Pencils
  • 1 zip pencil case that is easy to carry
  • Loose-leaf paper – wide ruled
  • Headphones
  • 1 Marble Composition Notebook

Ms. Guido/Mr. Herbek

ELA/Social Studies:

  • 1 Composition Notebook
  • 1 Folders

Math/Science:

  • Chromebook stylus (recommended)

Additional Supplies:

  • 3 packages of sharpened #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils, please)
  • 1 hand-held pencil sharpener with receptacle to catch shavings
  • 1 small pencil case you can easily carry
  • Erasers (handheld/pencil top)
  • 1 Box of Tissues
  • Cleaning wipes
  • Headphones (recommended
  • Crayon set and/or colored pencil set

Ms. Kinne/Ms. Thalmann/Ms. Kratz

ELA/Social Studies:

  • 1 plastic folder
  • 3 composition notebooks
  • 1 package of highlighters

Math/Science:

  • 1 – 1.5″ Three Ring Binder (white)
  • 2 composition notebooks
  • 2 packs of dry erase markers (10 markers)
  • 2 packs of glue sticks (10 glue sticks)

General Supplies for both classes:

  • Trapper Keeper — Everything listed below needs to fit inside the Trapper Keeper
  • 3 ring binder pencil pouch
  • 3 hole, 1 subject notebook
  • 3 hole folder
  • 3 packages of sharpened #2 pencils (Refill throughout the year) or mechanical pencils
  • Erasers
  • Headphones

General Supplies for Homeroom Classroom (Will Remain in Classroom):

  • 2 Boxes of Tissues
  • 2 containers of disinfectant wipes (To wipe Chromebooks and desks)
  • 4 packages of Post-it Notes

Ms. Wilson

ELA/Social Studies:

  • 2 1 inch binders (no trapper keeper type binders)
  • 2 marble composition notebooks
  • 1 Package of 5 different color highlighters

Math/Science:

  • 2 1 inch binders (no trapper keeper type binders)

Additional Supplies:

  • 3 packages of sharpened #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils, please)
  • 1 hand-held pencil sharpener with receptacle to catch shavings
  • 1 plastic pencil Box
  • 1 pack pencil cap erasers
  • 2 two-pocket folders
  • 1 Box of tissues
  • 2 packs of glue sticks
  • 1 pack of dry erase markers
  • 1 pair of kid scissors ( 5 or 6 inch)
  • 1 pack of 10-12 colored pencils

Miss Cummins

    • 1- 2” binder
    • 1- Set of dividers
    • 1- composition notebook
    • 1- pack of wide ruled notebook paper
    • 1- package of dry erase markers
    • 1- set of highlighters
    • 1- set of glue sticks

ENL

  • Pocket folder
  • Package of index cards
  • Binder (1.5 or 2 inch rings)
  • Composition book (no spiral notebook)
  • Package of loose leaf paper
  • Package of #2 Pencils / Handheld Pencil Sharpener
  • Package of colored pencils
  • Scissors

Sixth grade

General (6th)

ELA/Social Studies:

  • 2 Marble/Composition Notebooks (no spiral notebooks
  • 2 inch binder
  • Package of dividers
  • 2 pocket folders
  • Package of erasable pens (blue or black ink only, no gel pens)
  • Loose-leaf paper (wide-ruled
  • 2 packages of #2 pencils
  • Post-it notes 3×3
  • Index cards 3×5

Math/Science:

  • 1 binder (1 ½ or 2 inch rings)
  • Package of dividers
  • 2 packages of index cards, 3×5
  • Package of graph paper

Additional Supplies:

  •  1 Plastic homework folder
  • Pencil case
  • 2 packages of pencils
  • Erasers
  • Pens
  • Scissors
  • 2 or more packages of loose leaf paper
  • Post-It notes 3×3 for all subjects
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Handheld pencil sharpener
  • Package of multi-colored highlighters

Mrs. Weiner

  • 1- 3 ring binder
  • 1- package of subject dividers
  • 3- composition notebooks
  •  1- package colored pencils
  • 1- package colored markers
  • 1- package dry erase markers
  • 1- pencil case with holes to fit binder
  • 1- folder with pockets
  • 1- package of pencils
  • 1- package of large ziplock plastic bags
  • 1- package of small ziplock bags
  • 3- highlighters

ENL

  • Pocket folder
  • Package of index cards
  • Binder (1.5 or 2 inch rings)
  • Composition book (no spiral notebook)
  • Package of loose leaf paper
  • Package of #2 Pencils / Handheld Pencil Sharpener
  • Package of colored pencils
  • Scissors

    Seventh grade

    General (7th)

    ELA:

    • 1/2-inch ring binder (used for storing notes, paper and any handouts)
    • Pocket folder with holes
    • Loose leaf paper
    • Dozen black or blue pens/ or one pack of mechanical pencils
    • highlighters
    • Pack of post-it notes

    Math:

    • Folder
    • Scientific calculator TI-30 XIIS

    Science:

    • 2″ binder (with plastic cover to insert title page)
    • 2 Pocket folders
    • Pens (blue and black only) /#2 Pencils/erasers
    • Highlighters (3-4 colors)
    • Post-its
    • Headphones
    • Last name:
      • Last Name A-J 2 rolls of paper towels
      • Last Names K-R 1 box of Kleenex and one pack of 3×5 note cards
      • Last Names S-Z 1 pack of 4×6 note cards and one pack construction paper

    Social Studies:

    • Pocket folder
    • Loose leaf paper
    • Pens/pencils/highlighters

    ENL:

    • Pocket folder
    • Package of index cards
    • Binder (1.5 or 2 inch rings)
    • Composition book (no spiral notebook)
    • Package of loose-leaf paper
    • Package of #2 pencils
    • Package of colored pencils
    • Scissors
    • Handheld pencil sharpener

    Eighth grade

    General (8th)

    ELA:

    • Headphones/Earbuds
    • 1” or  2″ 3 ring binder
    • Tabs for binder (at least 5)
    • P2-ocket folder with holes
    • Loose leaf paper (wide ruled)
    • Composition notebook
    • Pens/pencils/highlighter
    • Index cards
    • Pencil case that clips into 3-ring binder

    Math:

    • Folder
    • Scientific calculator TI-30 XIIS

    Science:

    • 3 ring binder
    • Loose leaf paper (wide ruled)
    • Pocket folder
    • Book cover
    • Pens/Pencils/erasers

    Social Studies:

    • Pocket folder
    • Loose leaf paper
    • Pens/pencils/highlighters

    ENL:

    • Pocket folder
    • Package of index cards
    • Binder 1.5 or 2 inch rings)
    • Composition notebook (no spiral notebook)
    • Package of #2 pencils/Handheld pencil sharpener
    • Package of colored pencils
    • Scissors

    Elementary school supply lists available

    Pre-K | Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Fourth Grade

    The following school supply lists have been provided for the 2023-24 school year at Liberty Elementary School. Click on the grade for a print-friendly list.

    Pre-K

    Full Day Supply List

    • Change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks, sneakers), labeled with child’s name in sealed bag
    • Backpack – please send a regular sized backpack, not a small one
    • Three – 2 Pocket Plastic Folders (paper folders rip & tear easily)
    • Two (2) Elmer’s washable school glue sticks AND one bottle of Elmer’s glue
    • Last Name (A-M)-Box of gallon size storage bags with zip- lock
    • Last Name (N-Z)- Box of quart size storage bags with zip-lock
    • One 8 pack Crayola fat washable classic colors markers
    • One 24 pack Crayola crayons
    • One 4-pack of Play-Doh
    • One tissue box
    • Small pillow, small stuffed animal and small blanket for quiet time (Please note — we do not have room for large items)

     Half Day Supply List

    • Change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks, sneakers), labeled with child’s name in sealed bag
    • Backpack – please send a regular sized backpack, not a small one
    • Three – 2 Pocket Plastic Folders
    • Two (2) Elmer’s washable school glue sticks AND one bottle of Elmer’s glue
    • AM Students Only- Box of gallon size storage bags with zip-lock
    • PM Students Only- Box of quart size storage bags with zip-lock
    • One 8 pack Crayola fat washable classic colors markers
    • One 24 pack or less Crayola crayons
    • One 4-pack of Play-Doh
    • One tissue box

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    Kindergarten

    Personal items (Please label with your child’s name)

    • 1 book bag (back pack)
    • 1 set of clothes and 1 pair of sneakers for Physical Education class
    • I pair of headphones (wired headphones with a microphone, must be compatible with Google/Chromebooks, 3.55mm jack)
    • 2 folder (plastic ones with pockets on the bottom are preferred )
    • 1  marble composition notebook
    • 1 water bottle to be left in class

    Shared items (These items will be shared with the whole class this year)

    • 1 pair of kid-friendly scissors
    • 3 boxes of 24 crayons (Crayola preferred)
    • 1 package of Crayola colored pencils
    • 2 package of Crayola markers
    • 3 packages of glue sticks (10 per pack)
    • 4 packages of 24 #2 pencils (Ticonderoga brand preferred)
    • 1 – four pack of any colored Play-Doh
    • 3 packages of chisel-tip Black EXPO markers
    • 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
    • 1 box of gallon size zip-top bags
    • 1 package of paper plates
    • 3 boxes of tissues
    • 1 box of sandwich bags
    •  1 8-ounce package of plastic cups
    • 1 package of baby wipes

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      First grade

      School materials

      •  Folders:
        • 1 red durable pocket only folder
        • 1 green durable pocket only folder
        • 1 blue durable pocket only folder
        • 1 yellow durable pocket only folder
          (Do NOT put names on these folders)
      • 1 pocket folder of student choice (Put name on THIS folder ONLY as the students “homework” folder to go to and from school daily)
      • 1 1/2-inch binder
      • 2 packages of yellow pencils (preferably Ticonderoga, already sharpened)
      • 3 boxes of Crayons (no more than 24/box)
      • 1 black and white marble composition notebook (leave blank, no name.
      • 2 packs of Black Expo dry-erase markers (fine tip preferred)
      • 12 Elmers purple glue sticks ruler (Centimeter and Inches)
      • 1 pair of kids blunt tip scissors
      • 1 book bag or backpack labeled with name to carry items to and from school daily.
      • 1 box zip-top bags: Boys: quart or jumbo; girls: sandwich or gallon
      • 1 gaming headset with 3.5mm jack. Compatible with Chromebook/Google (wired, not bluetooth)
      • 1 pencil/crayon case
      • 3 large boxes of tissues

      Supplies for Home (homework & projects)

      • crayons
      • glue sticks
      • pencils
      • scissors


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      Second grade

      • 4 Plastic/vinyl folders
        • 1 red plastic folder
        • 1 blue plastic folder
        • 1 green plastic folder
        • 1 folder of choice for homework
      • 2 marble composition notebooks
      • 2 packages of Ticonderoga pencils
      • 1 standard plastic pencil box
      • 2 packages of 2 large pink erasers
      • 1 book bag or backpack with child’s name written on it, to carry supplies and homework
      • 1 personal refillable water bottle to keep at school
      • 1 pack of 3”x3” post it notes
      • 1 boxes of Crayola Crayons (no more than 24/box)
      • 2 packs of at least 4 thin Black Expo dry-erase markers
      • 12 glue sticks
      • 1 package of 3×5 index cards
      • 1 box of colored pencils
      • 3 large boxes of tissues (to be shared)
      • Girls- Quart zip-top bags
      • Boys – Gallon zip-top bags
      • (optional) corded headset with microphone (gaming style)
      • Suggestion; They may want to have a pair of sneakers that can be left at school for gym class/recess.

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      • Third grade

        • Headphones
        • Pencil case/tool box
        • 3 marble composition notebooks
        • 2 boxes  # 2 pencils (Ticonderoga are best!)
        • 1 package of pencil-top erasers or the rectangular ones
        • 4 2-pocket folders (the pockets on the bottom work best)
        • a small box of crayons or colored pencils
        • package of glue sticks (2-3)
        • pair of scissors (no sharp tips please!)
        • 2 boxes of tissues (to be shared)
        • 2 packages of dry erase markers
        • 2-3 highlighters
        • 1 package of loose leaf paper
        • a reusable water bottle

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      Fourth grade

      • 1 package of Crayola colored pencils or Crayola Crayons
      • Pencil pouch/box
      • 24 #2 pencils (Ticonderoga brand pencils are best!)
      • 4 Marble (Composition) notebooks
      • 2 Glue sticks
      • 2 packages of Post It Notes (3 x 3)
      • 4 two-pocket folders
      • 3 boxes of tissues
      • 2 packages Dry Erase Markers
      • 1 pair of scissors
      • 1 one-inch binder
      • Pencil erasers
      • Headphones with microphone — no earbuds!
      • One package of highlighters

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      Liberty grad joins LCSD as technology director

      A Liberty High School graduate has returned to his alma mater to lead the district’s Information Technology Department.

      Patrick KillianPatrick Killian began serving as LCSD’s director of technology on July 1. His goal is to improve and document the physical and logical layouts of the school’s network.  In addition, he plans to  enhance network security and fortify protection of student data.

      Killian has been involved in communication technology his entire life, he said.

      “I grew up in a family-run radio and telecommunications business and literally worked in the field as a child, doing miscellaneous tasks as well as delivering telegrams for 25 cents around the neighborhood,” he said. “I have worked on just about every type of radio and telecommunications systems as they advanced through the years. Everything from installing rotary telephones to repairing very sophisticated microwave equipment, including but not limited to, building communications towers throughout the rugged Catskill Mountains.”

      The move from radio, telephone and cellular communication to computer and internet technology seemed inevitable, he said.

      “Having worked in communications all my life, it was natural to keep expanding my knowledge into different facets of the industry,” he said.

      After the family business was sold, Killian continued his work in radio communications working with New York Communications NYCOMCO in Orange County, servicing communications for multiple emergency, police and correction agencies as well as Orange and Sullivan county control centers. The hours on the road were wearing, he said, so he took a job closer to home — and with less travel — with Sullivan County BOCES as a multimedia technician. That is when he decided he wanted to be a director of technology, he said.

      Being in the educational realm opened other doors for Killian.

      “I was asked if I would be interested in teaching Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and broadband communications, so I did,” he said. “I got all my certifications and enjoyed teaching very much.”

      He earned his professional teaching certificate in 2014 from SUNY Oswego and went on to teach pre-tech and STEM to ninth and 10th graders to introduce them to what Sullivan BOCES Career and Technical Education had to offer.

      In 2016, he began working for Orange-Ulster BOCES where he designed and taught telecommunications and copper and fiber optic based systems in the STEM Academy and later taught mechatronics and robotic engineering. At both locations he led students in numerous projects focusing on green technology, e-vehicles, and communications.

      When not focusing on technology, Killian is a volunteer firefighter and is owner and operator of Pat’s Ag-Venture, which includes vegetable farming, beekeeping and raising chickens for meat. It also had a specialty lumber component with a sawmill, kiln and planer. The farm is also federally licensed to produce ethanol fuel.

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