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Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at the LMS.
Message from Principal Erbrecht
Dear Families,
You may have heard that the school board paused Return to School Plans. We communicated with you yesterday about a change in bell schedule that is also now paused. We will continue following our previous bell schedule next week and until further notice. I do want to make you aware of changes to the calendar in January that are necessary as a result of the pause on return to school (see below).
Thank you for your continued support and patience!
Stay Well,
Adam Erbrecht
Principal
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Monday, January 11th
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Unity Time Check in for Students and Asynchronous Activities
No teacher office hours unless pre-arranged by the teacher
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Monday, January 18th
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Student Holiday - MLK Day
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Tuesday, January 19th
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Asynchronous End of Quarter Catch Up Day
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Wednesday, January 20th
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Student Holiday - Inauguration Day
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Thursday, January 21st
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Regular Synchronous Odd Schedule
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Friday, January 22nd
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2 Hour Early Release Even Schedule (see below)
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Monday, January 25th
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Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
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Tonight, January 6, at 6 p.m., Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand and guests will cover FCPS safety teams, mitigation strategies, as well as returning to school details at a virtual Town Hall meeting.
Submit your questions in advance by email to returntoschool@fcps.edu or call in during the Town Hall at 1-800-231-6359. View the meeting on FCPS Cable Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) or the FCPS website.
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Mr. Christopher Kestyn
A local newspaper, The Sun Gazette, has written a lovely piece about all that Mr. Kestyn had accomplished as a teacher and coach over the years.
With the permission from his family, we have shared that article, as well as his obituary for families to view below.
Mr. Kestyn was loved and will certainly be missed here at Liberty and in the FCPS community.
The Sun Gazette Article
Mr. Kestyn Obituary
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PTA Meeting Next Week!
Register Now!
Please join the PTA for our next meeting Tuesday, Jan 12 @ 7:30PM.
Click this LINK to pre-register and receive our zoom link. The PTA is working on fun ideas to keep our student community united through the 3rd and 4th quarters. we hope that you will join us! Please feel free to bring any ideas or suggestions!
Winter Clothing Drive
Liberty Winter Clothing Drive Continues in January.
Our Family Engagement Team is sponsoring a winter clothing drive. We are collecting new hats, gloves, and socks. We are collecting from January 11 through February 5.
With our donations, we hope to bring some warmth and comfort to others in our community!
Hello 2021! New Year, New Goals for Success!
Hello 2021! It’s a new year and a time for hope and new beginnings. Whether you are setting new goals for the year or revising old ones, making goals together as a family benefits our children. Children learn about self-discipline and the value of making goals. Consider these two approaches when setting your resolutions: start small and be kind to yourself.
Start small. Be realistic when making goals. Create goals that have small increments to help mark accomplishments. Make different goals that are age appropriate for your children. Model for your child. You and your family may resolve to sleep better. You may consider pledging to improve your sleep by reducing the amount of time that you stare at screens before bedtime. The blue light emitted by screens on cellphones, computers and televisions may disrupt the ability to fall asleep. The goal maybe to turn the devices off 30 minutes before bedtime. Set the goals as a family.
Be kind to yourself. If you stray from the goal, let go of any negativity. Revise the goal and try again without guilt and shame.
If you notice that your child lacks focus and motivation in school life, register for the webinar: Zoomed Out? 5 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated: A Webinar for Families. The webinar is offered by the FCPS Parent Resource Center and will be presented by Ann Dolin. Ms. Dolin is an educational consultant and award-winning author. The webinars are January 7, 2021 from 6:30-8 p.m. or January 8, 2021 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Zoomed Out? 5 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated: A Webinar for Families
Tema: ¡Hola 2021! ¡Año nuevo, nuevas metas para el éxito!
¡Hola 2021! Es un año nuevo y un momento de esperanza y nuevos comienzos. Ya sea que esté estableciendo nuevas metas para el año o revisando las antiguas, establecer metas juntos como familia beneficia a nuestros hijos. Los niños aprenden sobre la autodisciplina y el valor de establecer metas. Considere estos dos enfoques al establecer sus resoluciones: comience con algo pequeño y sea razonable con usted mismo.
Empiece con algo pequeño. Sea realista al establecer metas. Póngase metas que tengan pequeños incrementos para ayudar a ver los logros. Establezca diferentes metas que sean apropiadas para la edad de sus hijos. Sea un ejemplo para su hijo. Usted y su familia pueden decidir dormir mejor. Puede considerar comprometerse a mejorar su sueño reduciendo la cantidad de tiempo que pasa en frente de las pantallas antes de acostarse. La luz azul emitida por las pantallas de teléfonos móviles, computadoras y televisores puede interrumpir la capacidad de conciliar el sueño. El objetivo tal vez sea apagar los dispositivos 30 minutos antes de acostarse. Fíjese las metas en familia.
Sea amable con usted mismo. Si se desvía del objetivo, deje al lado el ser negativo. Revise la meta y vuelva a intentarlo sin culpa ni vergüenza.
Si nota que su hijo carece de concentración y motivación en su entorno escolar, regístrese para el seminario web: ¿Zoomed Out? 5 estrategias para que incluso los niños más reacios se concentren, se involucren y se motiven: un seminario web para familias. El seminario web lo ofrece el Centro de recursos para padres de FCPS y lo presentará Ann Dolin. La Sra. Dolin es consultora educativa y autora galardonada. Los seminarios web son el 7 de enero de 2021 de 6: 30-8 p.m. o 8 de enero de 2021 de 10 a 11:30 a.m.
Register for Zoomed Out? 5 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated: A Webinar for Families
EXTENDED SCHOOL ABSENCE AND/OR TRAVEL OUT-OF-THE-COUNTRY
During virtual learning, it is still important and necessary for parents/guardians to notify Liberty Middle School if planning an extended absence for their student and/or traveling out-of-the-country. You must contact Jasmine Washington, School Office Assistant, at jwashington1@fcps.edu before you travel, and she will assist you with completing the Prearranged Absence form.
Your student will be given assignments from teachers that they will complete during their absence. Please be aware that connectivity issues may arise when attempting to use the FCPS laptop that the student was issued. If this does occur and the student is unable to sign on to classes, the FCPS Policy of 15-days of consecutive absence from school will result in withdrawal from Liberty. Once the student returns, they will be re-enrolled into their courses with the same schedule.
At the time the Prearranged Absence form is completed, and your travel location is noted, you will also be informed as to whether your student will be required to have a Tb test upon return. If you have any questions, you may contact Jenni Carnahan at jscarnahan@fcps.edu.
Register Now for a January Webinar!
Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
Registration is now open for a January webinar which is part of the “Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home” series. Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors includes a review of methods to increase target skills and a review of problem solving strategies if target skills are not increasing. The times offered are Thursday January 21, 2021, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Register for Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed, virtual setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Monday, January 25, 2021: *Teacher workday – students are not attending school
Two time slots are available: 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Sessions run 1-1.5 hours
Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, Virtual Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at aahuber@fcps.edu
Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE
Weekly Progress Reports from SIS
In order to receive the weekly progress reports (assignments, grades) from FCPS, you must ensure that your data in SIS ParentVUE is accurate and complete. Please visit this page for additional information - Parent SIS Account Overview
Helpful Resources
Principal: Adam Erbrecht | AWErbrecht@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall | GHall3@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Natalie Lissy | NSLissy@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Collin Whitt | CTWhitt@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Renee Pete | ERPete@fcps.edu
 From Left-Right: N. Lissy, R. Pete, A. Erbrecht, G. Hall, C. Whitt
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