The Liberty Ledger: November 10, 2021

The Liberty Ledger

Providing students and parents with important updates and report of events happening at LMS.


Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, November 10 - PTA Meeting at 7:30pm

  • Thursday, November 11 -  Two Hour Early Release

  • Wednesday, November 19- Parent Meeting (Hosted by Student Services Department)

  • Wednesday November 24- 26 -  School Closed for Holiday


Two Hour Early Release for

Students on November 11th

Students will be released two hours early on Thursday, November 11th.

 Dismissal is at 12:15 and the schedule is linked HERE.


Parent Meeting: Supporting Student Success through Social and Emotional Learning

The Student Services Department would like to invite you to an evening event on Wednesday, November 19th  from 9:00 am to 10 am.

This parent session will focus on “Supporting Student Success through Social and Emotional Learning”. Our presentation will provide tips and resources to assist parents/guardians in supporting the academic and emotional needs of students.

Student Services staff will be on hand to share information and conduct a brief Q&A session. This event will be held virtually, and we will be recording the session for anyone who is not able to attend.

Link coming later


Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Applications

The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) has begun accepting applications for the next school year, as of October 25th and close November 19th. Families and students can find information on how to begin the process as well as contact information at the link provided.

https://www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions

On the website, families and students can explore the school website, and a link to the freshman application process. From the application page, you will find Calendar dates for the 2021-2022 school year, for the Freshman Round. It does a great job of listing the application components as well as steps to complete the application.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Scott Steele with any questions.

srsteele@fcps.edu

Thank you.


PTA UPDATES:

PTA Meeting TODAY

November 10 @ 7:30 PM via ZOOM

PTA MEETING ZOOM LINK CLICK HERE

Topics: Budget Approval, Community Event Discussion, Presentations by Civics 8, Science 8 and FACS

Liberty Spirit Wear:

SAVE 25% ALL NOVEMBER& DELIVERY BY 12/24

The Liberty Middle School spirit wear holiday sale is underway! Prices have been slashed 25% or more sitewide and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75! New gift items have been added. Order now to ensure delivery before the holidays. Shop Now!

PTA Membership:

Please consider supporting the PTA by becoming a MEMBER. Member fees are just $15 and allow the PTA to continue to provide valuable support to Liberty MS students and teachers. Click here for a quick and easy registration process. This year ALL PTA meetings will be held VIRTUALLY.  Each meeting will highlight a different academic and specials department at Liberty MS and teachers will join us to share details about curriculum and teaching methods and answer your questions.


LMS Clinical Newsletter

LINK TO THE NOVEMBER CLINICAL NEWSLETTER!

In this issue:

· Stigma in Mental Health

· Gratitude Brings Joy

· Coloring Sheet

· Suicide Awareness and Prevention

· Mindful Moment

· Express Gratitude Ideas

· Resources

· Health Insurance Access

· Wellness Screenings

· Journaling Prompts for November

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions regarding resources like behavioral, mental health, parenting needs, food and family assistance, please contact Angie Huber, School Social Worker at aahuber@fcps.edu

Or visit our Social Worker Page HERE

mental health resources

Student Services Department


Shirley Alvarez-Leon

7th Grade Counselor (Pride,         AllStars)

SAlvarezLeon@fcps.edu

Scott Steele

7th Grade Counselor (Patriots, Navigators)

srsteele@fcps.edu

John Basta

8th Grade Counselor (Rockets, Wizards)

jbasta@fcps.edu

Madison Fleming

8th Grade Counselor (Eagles, Comets)

msfleming@fcps.edu

Angie Huber

School Social Worker

aahuber@fcps.edu

Joanna Wheeler

School Psychologist

jwheeler@fcps.edu

Renee Pete

Director of Student Services

erpete@fcps.edu

 


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LMS Administrative Team

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

admin team LMS

From Left-Right: N. Lissy, R. Pete, A. Erbrecht, G. Hall, C. Whitt