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Providing students and parents with important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
Important Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 15th & Wednesday March 16th - Spring Picture Days
Family Engagement Survey
FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer its second Family Engagement Survey to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school communities. The survey will be emailed to FCPS parents and caregivers on Sunday, March 13. Topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels.
Results will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Farsi, and Amharic. For more information, watch this short video from Superintendent Brabrand and visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage.
PTA Events
Eighth Grade Celebration Committee Now Forming!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help plan the Eighth Grade Celebration. This year's celebration will be held in June right before the students finish middle school. Please email treasurer@libertymspta.org with your name and contact information. All help is appreciated! The first meeting will be held after Spring Break.
PTA Meeting Link
Wed, March 9 @ 7:30PM - Next PTA Meeting via ZOOM
(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81382591201?pwd=WFQrQ01ZM2toZUNsdnJvQXRrb2FPZz09)
Picture Day is Coming!
Spring Picture Days are Tuesday, March 15th & Wednesday, March 16th, 2022.
Students will be photographed during their PE class. You will receive information about how to order online after Picture Day is complete.
Notification of Testing and
Retest Permission Form
SOL Non-Writing Assessments Grades 7-8
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Students in grades 7-8 in our school will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests between April 25, 2022, and May 27, 2022. Liberty’s testing window is as follows:
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SOL Test
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Date
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Paper-Pencil Testing (All Subjects)
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April 26th-May 6th
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Reading 7/8
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Weds, May 4th (Blue Day)
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Science 8
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Fri, May 6th (Blue Day)
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Math7/Math7HN/Math8/Algebra 1/Geometry
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Tues, May 10th (Blue Day)
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Expedited Retakes
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To Be Determined
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If you become aware of an unavoidable conflict that could result in your child missing a testing day, please notify your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
Parent Permission to Retest Google Form
The Virginia Board of Education allows middle school students who fail Standards of Learning (SOL) tests by a narrow margin to retake the test before the end of the school year. Retesting is available when a student fails their first attempt with a score of 375-399 (where 400 is passing).
Parent permission is required for any retests in grades 7-8. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your child’s course grade or academic record.
If you believe your child would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills on the SOL test, please complete the Parent Permission Retest Form by clicking the link below no later than Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Liberty M.S. Parent Permission to Retest Form
March Clinical Newsletter
Click here to see the newsletter: (link)
In this issue:
- Eating Disorders
- Fairfax County Resources
- Coloring Sheet
- Texting and Social Media Etiquette
- Mindful Moment
- Resources
- Journaling Prompts for March
Please see other newsletters here. (link)
Food Pantry at LMS
We have a food pantry at Liberty MS for families in need. We are asking for donations to the food pantry to restock the supplies that we have. If you are able to help us with this need, please bring the following items to the main office. Also, please look at expiration dates as we need to have food that has not expired in order to hand it out. Thank you so much!
ITEMS AVAILABLE:
- Canned Meats- tuna, chicken
- Peanut Butter
- Beans
- Protein Bars and Shakes
- Canned Meals (chili, beans and rice, pastas with meat)
- Packaged Meals- (mac and cheese, cup of noodles)
- Microwavable Meals and Snacks (Can be frozen)
- Soups
- Pasta
- Sauces
- Rice
- Oatmeal
- Crackers
- V8 juice
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Soaps
- Shampoo, conditioner
- Paper towels
- Feminine pads
We also have a limited amount of clothing and have a need for clothes. If you have gently used clothes to donate, please bring them to the office. We are looking for the sizes below.
Youth 14 - 16 up to Adult (L)
Shoe sizes- Adult 5- 7 ½
Socks and underwear donations would need to be new in the packaging
PTA UPDATES:
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 PTA Support:
LMS PTA has a number of fun events for our students and community that we would like to get underway, however we need your more support. Support can come in many forms; creating flyers, contacting vendors, volunteering during lunches etc. If you would like to hear more please complete this Google Form and we will contact you by email with opportunities!
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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