Elementary-Student Leadership
Liberty Common School empowers its students to take ownership of their student-life experience. They learn important cultural skills such as how to run a meeting, formulate a proposal, conduct an event, raise and account for project funds, and how to achieve consensus among peers. LCS students are skillfully guided by professional classroom instructors to earn and demonstrate real authority toward the cultivation of meaningful and valuable leadership experiences.
Student Council (Grades 5 & 6)
Each year, incoming fifth and sixth graders are encouraged to pursue positions with the Student Council. Student Council members are responsible for organizing spirit events, student-led community service activities, and running the student-owned vending station where they sell snacks and treats to raise money for student-run projects in the school.
These students also play a key role in representing the school at key events throughout the year including the Fall Festival, Grandparents Day, Mayfest, Olympic Day, and the Winter Carnival.
LCS Guidons
2023 Unveiling Ceremony
The Virtues and Meaning
Amor | "Love" |
---|---|
Abundantia |
"Abundance, Plenty" – The ideal of possessing enough food and prosperity for all segments. of society. |
Aequitas | "Equity" – Fair dealing both within government and among the people |
Auctoritas | "Spiritual Authority" – The sense of one's social standing, built up through experience |
Bonus Eventus | "Good Fortune" – Remembrance of important positive events |
Concordia | "Concord" – Harmony among the Roman people; also between Rome and other nations |
Comitas | "Humor" – Ease of manner, courtesy, openness, and friendliness |
Clementia | "Mercy" – Mildness and gentleness |
Dignitas | "Dignity" – A sense of self-worth, personal pride |
Felicitas | "Happiness, Prosperity" – A celebration of the best aspects of Roman society |
Fides | "Confidence" – Good faith in all commercial and governmental dealings |
Firmitas | "Tenacity" – Strength of mind, the ability to stick to one's purpose |
Fortuna | "Fortune" – An acknowledgement of positive events |
Frugalitas | "Frugalness" – Economy and simplicity of style, without being miserly |
Genius | "Spirit of Rome" – Acknowledgement of the combined spirit of Rome, and its people |
Gaudium | "Joy" |
Gravitas | "Gravity" – A sense of the importance of the matter at hand, responsibility, and earnestness |
Hilaritas | "Mirth, Rejoicing" – An expression of happy times |
Honestas | "Respectability" – The image that one presents as a respectable member of society |
Humanitas | "Humanity" – Refinement, civilization, learning, and being cultured |
Industria | "Industriousness" – Hard work |
Laetitia | "Joy, Gladness" – The celebration of thanksgiving, often of the resolution of crisis |
Liberalitas | "Liberality" – Generous giving |
Libertas | "Freedom" – A virtue which has been subsequently aspired to by all cultures |
Moderatio | “Restraint” – Exercising temperance and self-control |
Nobilitas | "Nobility" – Noble action within the public sphere |
Ops | "Wealth" – Acknowledgement of the prosperity of the Roman world |
Patientia | "Endurance, Patience" – The ability to weather storms and crisis |
Pax | "Peace" – A celebration of peace among society and between nations |
Pietas | "Dutifulness" – More than religious piety; a respect for the natural order socially, politically, and religiously |
Perfectio | “Perfection” – Appreciating and being inclined toward truth, beauty, and goodness |
Providentia |
"Providence, Forethought" – The ability of Roman society to survive trials and manifest a greater destiny |
Pudicitia | "Modesty, Chastity" – A public expression which belies the accusation of "moral corruptness" in ancient Rome |
Salubritas | "Wholesomeness" – Health and cleanliness |
Salus | "Safety" – Concern for public health and welfare |
Securitas | "Confidence, Security" – Brought by peace and efficient governance |
Spes | "Hope" – Especially during times of difficulty |
Severitas | "Sternness" – Gravity, self-control |
Uberitas | "Fertility" – Particularly concerning agriculture |
Veritas | "Truthfulness" – Honesty in dealing with others |
Via Romana | “The Roman Way” – An ancient way of life including ethics, virtues, and philosophy promoting prudent citizenship |
Virtus | Courage" – Especially of leaders within society and government |