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Libby’s Veterans’ Day Assembly will be Nov 10 at 8:15 AM in the gym. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LIBBY CHESS CLUB NEWS The new Libby Chess Team brought home a 1st place win in their first tournament of the season. Varun Ambalavanan and Liam Reeves both earned a perfect score and won 1st and 2nd place overall finishes in the K-5 division. Seth Vandergriend won 1st place for the 5th grade. The Libby Chess Club welcomes new players of all levels. Club will meet Libby Leader Odyssey 10/24/16
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Libby’s Veterans’ Day Assembly will be Nov 10 at 8:15 AM in the gym.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LIBBY CHESS CLUB NEWSThe new Libby Chess Team brought home a 1st place win in their first tournament of the season. Varun Ambalavanan and Liam Reeves both earned a perfect score and won 1st and 2nd place overall finishes in the K-5 division. Seth Vandergriend won 1st place for the 5th grade. The Libby Chess Club welcomes new players of all levels. Club will meet on Fridays after school at Libby starting in January. See attached flyer at the end of this newsletter for more details. Submitted by Tabatha Reeves
Libby Leader Odyssey 10/24/16
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Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 3!
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Volunteers needed to hand out T-shirts, Sweatshirts!Six to eight volunteers are needed to help sort and pass out Odyssey/Tessera t-shirts and sweat shirts. If you are available on Wed, Oct 26, from 9:00-11:00 and/or from 11:30-12:30, please contact Debbie Donohue at 354-7509 or [email protected]
Needed: Robotics Coach
We need your help! If we do not get a Lego Robotics coach, we will not be able to offer the Robotics Club this year. If you are interested, please contact Tamara Knudson at [email protected]
Please send your Box Tops for Education, and any Bonus Box Tops receipts, to your student’s classroom. You can also drop Box Tops (in an envelope or bag labeled with the name of your student’s teacher) in the collection box just outside the Libby office. Odyssey receives 10¢ for every Box Top that is collected.
Class Cup points will be given for Box Tops.
COATS FOR KIDS
It's that time of year again for the annual Coats 4 Kids coat drive. Donation boxes will be left at the school starting this week and will remain in the school
through the end of October, for any new or gently used coat donations. Thank you for your generosity.
Submitted by Allen Dykes
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PTG Play-a-thon Fundraiser
Our second annual PTG Play-a-thon fundraiser is almost here! We will kick off our Play-a-thon on Friday, November 4. We are still in need of donations to be used as prizes and incentives for the students. We are also needing volunteer help with various aspects of the Play-a-thon throughout November. If you are able to help or have any questions please contact, Mindy Gagne - dgagne2001@hotmail or PTG Volunteer Coordinator – Bree Hernandez [email protected].
Odyssey Student Pick-up and Drop-off Please remember that the bus pick-up and drop-off area is on the east side of the building, on S. Haven. Please do not park there during pick-up (2:25-2:55 PM) and drop-off (7:30-8:00AM) times. The ideal safe place to pick up and drop off your child when he/she is not riding the bus, is on the south side of the building, on Pacific. Parents, please remind your students to cross the streets at the crosswalk, and not to cross the street between buses.
Math is Cool Competitions
7th and 8th Grade: Nov 4 at Mt Spokane High School, and for any teams that qualify to move forward, Dec 10 in Moses Lake.
6th Grade: February
5th Grade: March
4th Grade: April
Early Release FridaysOur School Board recently approved 12 early release Fridays. These dates and times were jointly agreed upon by SEA and District Leadership at the bargaining table to provide an interruption-free professional/peer development time while providing minimal disruption to families. Educators expressed a need for the time to work together uninterrupted in the school day to work on grade-level, building-level and district level directed initiatives. It is time for educators and the staff that support them to review what is working in their classrooms with their peers as well as for principals as educational leaders to have the undivided attention of staff in building wide initiatives.On early release Fridays, Libby students will be dismissed at 1:15 PM. These dates are:
September 30 January 13 March 24October 28 February 10 April 14November 18 February 24 April 28December 2 March 10 May 19
Human Growth and Development There are 2 new opt out forms for parents to sign if they choose to exclude their child from HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health curriculum. Why 2 forms and not one? Because the law is different for each curriculum topic, especially in regard to HIV/AIDS curriculum where "a student may be removed from HIV/AIDS prevention education if the student's parent or guardian, having attended one of the district presentations, objects in writing to such participation." The forms are currently being printed in the Print Shop because they need to be processed in triplicate. For now, please use the forms that are available on our district's updated HG&D website: http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/32005 Submitted by Glenda Kohls
Annual Asbestos Notification:This is our annual notification that there is asbestos in our school. Please be assured that all the asbestos is either in a nonpublic area or is well encapsulated. It is the District’s intent that all asbestos materials are kept in a safe, well-maintained condition through a program of Periodic Surveillance and ongoing maintenance activities. All of the asbestos records for Libby are kept in the Asbestos Management Plan which is located in the Head Custodian’s office.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Wednesday, October 26—Volunteers needed to sort and hand out Odyssey shirts
October 28—Student Early Release Students are dismissed at 1:15.
November 3—Picture Retakes
November 4—Play a thon kickoff
November 4—7th & 8th grade Math is Cool Competition at Mt. Spokane High School
November 10—Veterans’ Day Assembly, 8:15AM in the gym
November 11—Veterans’ Day—NO SCHOOL
November 18—Student Early Release Students are dismissed at 1:15.
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer and/or Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights/504 Compliance Officer. Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Tennille Jeffries-Simmons, (509) 354-7265 * Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights/504 Compliance Officer, Wendy Bleecker, (509) 354-7393 * ADA Officer, Tennille Jeffries-Simmons (509) 354-7265 * Affirmative Action Officer, Mary Templeton, (509) 354-5961* Equal Opportunity Officer, Ramon Alvarez, (509) 354-7344* 200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206.
Libby Center CHESS CLUBSign up now for Winter/Spring 2017
SCHEDULE: After School on Fridays for one hour: 2:45 – 3:45 pm
Jan 6, 13(ER), 20 Feb 3, 10(ER), 24(ER) Mar 3, 10(ER), 17, 24(ER), 31 Apr 14(ER), 21 (ER) “Early Release” days chess club meets at 1:45 pm.
Professional Chess Coach: Jason Bennetch provides lectures, videos, and exercises, then facilitates tournament play. Students compete for club tournament awards. The chess club also competes against other clubs in regional tournaments held on Saturdays.
TUITION - $105 for 13 sessions. Registration form below.
Tuition provides for: A. coaching fees, B. coach's supplies, C. end of semester awards, D. subscriptions to Chess Magnet School, world known online chess school, and ChessKids.com, a total value of $79/year. Scholarships are available. Follow ICA on Facebook.
Parents are encouraged to attend chess club to learn and play (no charge)
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Libby Center Chess ClubREGISTRATION for Chess Club for Winter/Spring 2017
Student's name: ___________________________________ Grade _____ New to Chess Club? _____
2nd Student's name: ___________________________________ Grade _____ New to Chess Club? _____
Chess Skill: ___ Beginner ___ Intermediate ___ Advanced Played in tournament? __Yes __No
Parent: ________________________________ Phone: ______________ eMail: _______________________
(or Guardian)Parent: ________________________________ Phone: ______________ eMail: _______________________
(or Guardian)Address: _________________________________ City __________________ WA ZIP____________
___ $105 chess club tuition. Partial payments are accepted. Scholarships are available.
___ $12 OPTIONAL tournament style chess set for study and play a home.
Pay total: $ ______ Check payable to Inland Chess Academy and mail payment and registration form, leave them at school, or bring them to first day of Chess Club.
Note: Inland Chess Academy does not contact children directly by phone, text, or email.
Inland Chess Academy A fully insured and licensed WA state non-profit educational organization. 3808 N. Sullivan Rd 13E, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-822-9800 [email protected] www.InlandChess.org
INLAND CHESS ACADEMY'S PROGRAM
The Inland Chess Academy' s curriculum is built on research proven methods developed by chess masters and educators, and recommended by the United States Chess Federation (USCF). These proven methods are used by many successful chess schools and presented by our trained and experienced coaching staff.
Beginner - Beginners learn and demonstrate the basics of chess play, chess rules, and etiquette. Intermediate - Students learn algebraic notation, playing with a clock, an understanding of strategies for opening a chess game, major tactical techniques, and basic endgame theory.
Advanced - Students develop advanced competitive strategies including an opening repertoire, positional strategies, tactical combinations, endgame play, and methods of applying sport psychology to their games.
All students gain knowledge of chess history, chess news, and grow their appreciation of chess.
Students are encouraged to play in regional and state tournaments for individual and team awards. v169 The scholastic tournament schedule is posted at www.InlandChess.org
WHY CHESS ?
Scientific studies prove that professional chess programs enhance academic performance and generally increase overall brain functions, including positive behavior. "Chess is the only activity for our youth where they are expected to sit quietly and think long thoughts.”
John J Dill II, Director, Inland Chess Academy
Inland Chess Academy A fully insured and licensed WA state non-profit educational organization.3808 N. Sullivan Rd. 13E, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 509-822-9800 [email protected]
www.InlandChess.org
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Odyssey Sweatshirt Order: No orders will be accepted after Nov 14.
Hooded Sweatshirt $21.00 each XXL +2.00______
Child M____ L_____ XL_____
Adult S_____ M_____ L_____ XL_____
Crew Sweatshirt $13.00 each XXL +2.00______
Child M____ L_____ XL_____
Adult S_____ M_____ L_____ XL_____
Total $_______
Return form by NOVEMBER 14th to the Libby Office
