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Providing students and parents with important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
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.
How to Complete the Survey
There are three ways you can complete the survey:
- Check your email on March 13, for an invitation with a survey link from K12Insight, with subject line: FCPS Family Engagement Survey.
- Ask the front office staff of your child's school for a paper survey. You can complete it right there on the spot or take it home and return it during the survey window.
- Use one of the school computers. Front office staff would be happy to show you an available computer for you to complete the survey electronically.
If you are unable to access the survey at your child's school, please take the survey via this link: Family Engagement Survey 2021-22. It will be active on March 13 and closes April 3, 2022.
Lunch Reminder
Please do not drop off fast food for lunch--or have it delivered--for your child. If your child forgot their lunch, students can get a meal from the cafeteria. We will notify you if they choose to have food delivered on their own and hold that food until the end of the day for them to pick up. Remember, all breakfasts and lunches are at no cost this year.
Day of Service
Happy Almost Spring!
On March 31st Liberty Middle School will have a “Day of Service.” On that day students will go to their normal classes and follow the early dismissal “Blue Day” schedule, but instead of the normal curriculum, students will engage in different community service activities at the school. These hours will count toward their service hours with the district.
If you are interested in helping, contributing to the supplies we will need, or just have general questions, please contact Kaycie Hoffman Blaylock at kchoffman@fcps.edu.
Tools needed for Day of Service
The Science Department 7th and 8th grade will be participating in several outdoor school improvement projects. These projects will involve clean up, weeding composting and planting. All students will be involved in these projects through their science classes.
We need your help, each student will need tools, rakes shovels and wheelbarrows to complete these projects. We are asking for your help by lending the school your tools for the day. If you can help, please drop off your tools with your name and phone number written on them before March 29th. The tools can be retrieved on the afternoon of March 31st after 12:15 or on Friday April 1st.
Thank you- The science department
SEL Screening
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). The School Board has approved a screener to review students’ skills and experiences in these areas. FCPS staff will use the screener to identify strengths and needs for students in grades K-12. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs.
SEL skills include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The screener will review these skills, as well as students’ relationships, feelings of belonging, feelings about their school environment, and mood. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Students in grades K-2 will be screened in the winter and spring. In these grade levels, teachers will complete a survey on their observations of students' skills and experiences. Students in grades 3-12 will be screened in the fall, winter, and spring. In these grade levels, students will reflect and report on their own skills and experiences. Screener data will only be accessible to teachers, administrators, and staff with legitimate educational interests. Results will be maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to these individuals. Screener results will be used with other data to inform practices for SEL skill development and mental wellness. Screener data will also help staff plan interventions for students with identified needs. Parents and guardians will receive an individualized report regarding their student’s screener results following each assessment window. School staff will be available to discuss results with families on planned support.
Liberty will administer the Spring SEL on Tues, April 12thand Thurs, April 14th, 2022. If you do not want your student to take part in the SEL screener, please return the opt-out form linked here to the school.
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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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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