Friday Facts 10/16/26

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tues, Oct 20…………………..…………………. Parent Teacher Conferences
Weds, Oct 21…………………..………………… PTC - NO SCHOOL
Thurs-Fri, Oct 22-23………….…………………. NO SCHOOL - MCSAA State Championships, Joplin
Weds, Nov 4………………………………….….. NOON Dismissal - Teacher PD Day
Weds, Nov 4……………………………………… Meals of Hope - Service Project
Fri, Nov 6………………………………….……… PTO Pizza 
Thurs, Nov 12……………………………………. Picture Retakes / Sports Photos
Thurs, Nov 19……………………………………. Open Board Meeting
Wed-Fri, Nov 25-27……………………………… Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

INFORMATION TO KNOW

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES - Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tues, 10/20, from 4:00–7:30 pm, and Weds, Oct 21, from 8:30 am–12:00 pm.  There is no school for students on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

  • Elementary parents can sign up for a conference time here: Parent-Teacher Conferences 2026.

  • Secondary conferences will be held in the cafeteria in an open, cafeteria-style format.  Parents may come anytime during the designated conference hours to meet with teachers.

STUCO BAKE SALE - Student Council will be having a bake sale on Tues, 10/20, during ALL lunches and during Parent Teacher Conferences.  They will have GF/DF options, and all items will be $2 each.  Please see the linked flier for additional information.  Student Council Bake Sale

SOAR INTO READING - Students will be bringing home information in the next few days about our exciting new reading incentive program, Soar Into Reading!  Students will have oopportunities to read recommended books, complete simple response questions, earn staff recommendation trading cards for individual books, and work towards larger prizes as they complete their reading checklists. 

Please review the Parent Letter and the grade level Book Checklists.  We are looking forward to building a community of readers within our school!  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Poore at kpoore@lcaeagles.com.

20,000 MEALS OF HOPE CHALLENGE - Liberty Christian Academy is partnering with IDES to provide meals for families in need through their GAP (God Always Provides) program. Our goal is to raise $5,000, which will provide 20,000 meals!  Students, staff, and volunteers will join forces on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to pack the meals at LCA.  Students are encouraged to share the flyer with their family, friends, and neighbors to join in the effort.  The student who helps provide the most meals will enjoy a meal with their favorite teacher or staff member. Please click here for more details and a QR code for donations: 20,000 Meals of Hope

SERVICE HOURS REMINDER - As we approach the end of first quarter, this is a friendly reminder of the required service hours for the school year.  

  • Family Service Hours: 20 hours per family, per school year.

  • Grades 9–12: 20 hours per student, per school year.

    • Up to 10 hours may be completed outside of LCA with signed documentation.

    • At least 10 hours must be completed at LCA.

    • Students may also choose to complete all 20 hours at LCA.

  • Grades 6–8: 10 hours per student, per school year.

    • Up to 5 hours may be completed outside of LCA with signed documentation.

    • At least 5 hours must be completed at LCA.

    • Students may also choose to complete all 10 hours at LCA.

For information about available service-hour opportunities, please contact Tyler King at facilities@lcaeagles.com.

VETERANS DAY, NOVEMBER 11 - Honoring Our Veterans - Students are working on creating a special display on the wall in our main hallway to recognize and honor the Veterans in their families.  This is for PK through 12th grade.  If your student has a family member who has served, please complete the Veterans Display Form here by Weds, Oct. 28, so we can include these special individuals and recognize their service to our country.

We also have a special Veterans Day assembly planned for our middle and high school students on Weds, Nov 11, beginning at 8:00 am. Donuts and coffee will be served starting at 7:30 AM.  We warmly invite any friends or family members who are Veterans to join us as we recognize and honor them during the assembly.  Please RSVP by using the linked form as early as possible:  Veterans Day Assembly RSVP.  The assembly will be held in the cafeteria for easier accessibility. Guests may park in the rear staff parking area for a more handicap-accessible entrance.  

GIRLS ON THE RUN - We would love to offer a Girls on the Run program for our elementary girls this spring!  This fun, 8-week program combines physical activity with lessons that build confidence, resilience, and friendship. We need adult sponsors to make this opportunity possible!

Interested in volunteering? Please RSVP HERE to help us get the process started! The spring 

ATHLETICS - Our varsity girls volleyball and boys soccer teams will be heading to Joplin on Wednesday, October 21, to compete in the MCSAA State Championship tournaments!  Please keep our athletes, coaches, and parents in your prayers as they travel, asking for safe travels, health, and strength as our teams represent LCA.  Go Eagles! 

LCA girls and boys basketball practices will begin the week of October 26th.  Please make sure all required paperwork is turned in as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, or if you are interested in coaching, please contact the athletic office at lcaathletics@lcaeagles.com. 

2026-27 ONE PAGE CALENDAR - Click HERE for the 2026-2027 school calendar.  

PRAYER REQUEST - We would love to pray for you for whatever is going on in your life. Submit a prayer request here.

In Christ,
Liberty Christian Academy 

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 NIV