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@DannieRave_LHS @LHSJAYS @MrG_LHS @LibertyEdFdn I am so happy to see this post! Thank you for taking over the Jardín La Paz (greenhouse) wishing you and everyone involved in the project the best!

Couldn’t have done it without you @MrG_LHS So ecstatic for this opportunity @LibertyEdFdn

World Languages teachers, We hope you can join us on Oct. 13 and 14 at Missouri State University for our 2023 FLAM Conference. Watch our video invitation and save the dates!🙌🏼#BetterTogether

Secondary multilingual students enrolled in summer school are exploring our community this month. This week, the Ss have learned about supermarkets, 💲& food. Today they toured Hy-Vee & enjoyed some snacks & samples! ⁦⁦@LIBERTYSCHOOLS⁩ ⁦⁦@LibertyEdFdn⁩

As you can see, our manager Valeria WAS able to make it to the ceremony tonight to receive her award for the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy! Te admiramos por todo el trabajo duro y la energía que pones para obtener este logro! Felicidades, Valeria!

So much talent!!! Well done @LHSJAYS !

@LIBERTYSCHOOLS Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony film montage from alumni & @LHSJAYS guest speaker all share the benefits post high school of holding this incredible distinction. In college & the world of work this hard work continues to be celebrated through credits & access

Emily may not have been able to make it to the ceremony tonight, but we wanted to make sure to recognize her for the incredible achievement of earning the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish! Felicidades y estamos tan orgullosos de ti, Emily!

Outstanding evening at the @LIBERTYSCHOOLS Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony! Thank you @ProfesoraRuiz24 , @christapeck03 & all our International Language Ts. We’re so proud of our @LHSJAYS Ss who have earned this prestigious distinction. #ItTakesAVillage. #BlueJayPride

Throughout the week, EDGE students have learned how local artisans create pottery, textiles, and chocolate. They also had a Katchikal lesson from a native speaker. There are 23 languages spoken throughout Guatemala!

Shout out to @ProfesoraRuiz24 for sharing incredibly valuable tips for international travel and insights into the Guatemalan culture with @LPSEDGE! We appreciate you!!

Today we celebrated knowledge and languages! This year will be our 6th year anniversary at LPS53 embracing the Missouri Seal Of Biliteracy and our 3rd year anniversary embracing the Global Seal of Biliteracy. @LIBERTYSCHOOLS

Spanish Honor Society LHS Induction Ceremony. Promoting the study of the Spanish Language and Culture.@LIBERTYSCHOOLS

Our 2022 FLAM Conference is around the corner! Are you ready? Our keynote speaker is @speakerakash, Founder of the Happy World Foundation and ACTFL President-Elect, and we look forward to seeing you next weekend at @WUSTL. Registration is still open: flamnet.org/general-3

@ProfesoraRuiz24 Ss are comparing the past and the present through artifact descriptions. Stations established for multiple opportunities to construct language! Our Jays are rocking this experience. #HeritagePride!

Attention: WL and ELD teachers! Early Bird registration for our 2022 FLAM Conference is open. Join us on October 7 & 8 to enjoy a variety of sessions and to network with amazing colleagues! #bestPDever @WUSTL @actfl @AATSPglobal @AATFrench @AATGOnline @csctfl @AATJ14 @CLASS_K12

WL and ELD Teachers! 2022 FLAM Conference Early Bird Registration is open. Our theme this year is "Embracing our Diversity through Languages" & our keynote speaker is Akash Patel, @actfl President-Elect! We can't wait 2 see you! Registration link: flamnet.org/event-details/… @flam_mo

Educators in Missouri, we need your voice and your input is valuable! Survey deadline is August 5th at 4 p.m. @MOEducation @flam_mo

In an effort to prepare for a successful start to the new school year, we will be introducing our "22 Things to Know" series, which will officially kick-off on Aug. 2. There will be a daily video shared leading up to the first day of school on Aug. 24. Keep an eye out! #LPSLeads