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Liberty Traditions

See dates for this year's events on the LEAF Facebook Page and the Liberty Facebook Page!

    Black History

    Family Fridays

    Black History

    Each year, Black History Month culminates with a performance showcasing our student's work and learning!

    Castles

    Family Fridays

    Black History

    Every fall, students are assigned a "castle" comprised of students from every grade level. The students learn about character traits (grit, confidence, determination, curiosity, creativity, integrity, and honesty) and work together to display these traits and earn points for their castles. More info in this LEAF newsletter story (see pg. 4).

    Family Fridays

    Family Fridays

    Family Fridays

    Four times each school year, on half-days, Liberty invites students to bring a family member or other beloved adult to school. It's a chance to see the great work our kids are doing, meet the faculty and your fellow Liberty families, and join our children for activities in the classroom.

    Fun Fair

    Dia de los Muertos

    Family Fridays

    At the end of each school year, LEAF invites Liberty family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of food, games, and fun! Step right up for a bouncy house/obstacle course, face painting, lawn games, and a 50/50 raffle.

    Dia de los Muertos

    Dia de los Muertos

    Dia de los Muertos

    As a Spanish language magnet, Liberty celebrates this delightful Mexican holiday, a lively and joyous celebration of beloved friends and family who are deceased. The kids build ofrendas (altars) with the departed loved ones' photos and mementos. Each year, LEAF hosts a big, school-wide event, gathering our school community together to share in some food and craft-tastic fun, complete with a display of our kids' creations on our giant, school-wide ofrenda. See our writeup in Kidsburgh!

    Cinco de Mayo

    Dia de los Muertos

    Dia de los Muertos

    Liberty kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students delight their families with a performance commemorating Mexican culture. Join us for music, dancing, and food on the field.

    School Dance: Amorcito y Yo

    Trick or Treating on Walnut St.

    School Dance: Amorcito y Yo

    Each February, Ms. Cox leads the Liberty faculty in hosting a school dance for students and their parents/guardians. It's a dress-to-impress event, with prizes, raffles, food, photo ops, games, and of course DANCING!

    Skate Night

    Trick or Treating on Walnut St.

    School Dance: Amorcito y Yo

    Bundle up and join us at Schenley Skating Rink. LEAF sponsors free admission for Liberty students and families.

    Trick or Treating on Walnut St.

    Trick or Treating on Walnut St.

    Trick or Treating on Walnut St.

    Each Halloween, Liberty teachers take the students trick-or-treating on Walnut St. in Shadyside during the school day. 

    Caroling on Walnut St.

    Kids Marathon & Kids of STEEL

    Trick or Treating on Walnut St.

    In December, our students sing winter and holiday songs for Shadyside businesses.

    Kids Marathon & Kids of STEEL

    Kids Marathon & Kids of STEEL

    Kids Marathon & Kids of STEEL

    In the spring, Ms. Fuerst leads Liberty students in training for the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon, by running the 26.2 miles together over the course of 8 weeks, with the last run being the big, city-wide event. Dozens of families participate each year!

    5th Grade Thanksgiving Feast

    5th Grade Kennywood Field Trip

    5th Grade Kennywood Field Trip

    In November, Ms. Lowe organizes this beloved school tradition, a potluck dinner for 5th grade students and their parents/guardians.

    5th Grade Kennywood Field Trip

    5th Grade Kennywood Field Trip

    5th Grade Kennywood Field Trip

    Ms. Lowe leads the 5th grade faculty team in organizing (and fundraising for) a day at Kennywood for 5th grade students every spring. Families are welcome to join in the fun, too, and chaperones (with clearances) are appreciated!

    5th Grade Camping Trip

    5th Grade Kennywood Field Trip

    5th Grade Camping Trip

    Ms. Theobald leads the 5th grade faculty team in organizing (and fundraising for) a 3-day/2-night stay at Camp Kon-O-Kwee for 5th grade students. There's climbing, ziplining, games, bonfires, exploring nature, and of course bonding as a class!

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    601 Filbert St.
    Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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