The Liberty Ledger: April 20, 2022

The Liberty Ledger

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


  • Wednesday, April 20th- PTA MEETING (Via Zoom)

  • Tuesday, April 26th- SOL Testing Begins!

  • Friday, April 29th- Arbor Day Ceremony 


April PTA Meeting

Tonight!

 Wednesday, April 20 7:30PM

We are making our final plans for the year! Join us and see how you can help celebrate the amazing teachers at Liberty MS during Teacher Appreciation. We are also starting to plan for the end of middle school for our 8th graders, volunteers are needed! Join the Zoom to hear about our plans!


SOL Checklist

Dear Parent/Guardian, we kindly ask for your assistance in preparing your student for the upcoming SOLs.  Please use the following checklist to address important steps to ensure a positive testing experience.

Parent/Guardian SOL Checklist:

  • Ensure your student is present and on time.
  • Ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast in the morning.
  • Remind your student to have their cell phone off and away in their backpack.
  • Verify your student’s laptop is in working order:
    • fully charge their laptop every night (failing to have a fully charged laptop the day of testing may impact their ability to test).
    • pack their charger in their backpack (if your student lost their charger, please email Lisa Basta (lbasta@fcps.edu) to purchase a replacement. Issues should be reported immediately to the Tech Office located in Room B112).
  • Complete the Expedited Retake Permission form by clicking here.

Liberty’s SOL Testing Window

SOL Test

Date

Paper-Pencil Testing (All Subjects)

April 26th-May 6th

Reading 7/8

Weds, May 4th (Blue Day)

Science 8

Fri, May 6th (Blue Day)

Math7/Math7HN/Math8/Algebra1/Geometry

Tues, May 10th (Blue Day)

Expedited Retakes

To Be Determined

 


Liberty Middle School Interior Video Monitoring Information

The installation of interior cameras at Liberty has been funded by the FY 22 budget and grants received by the OSS. The funding for the project is in the proposed 2020-21 FCPS budget, and does not require Liberty Middle School funds currently. Therefore, there should be no impact on instructional funds. 

Feedback on the proposal will be gathered from students, staff and community members through various means:

  • General faculty and staff will be surveyed April 14th through April 22nd. 
  • Leadership (Administration, Department Chairs, Team Leads, and CLT Leads) will look over survey results and concerns on April 26th. 
  • Student Government Association (SGA) and Representatives will be surveyed through Google Classroom on April 20th during their weekly meeting.  Their survey results and concerns will also be shared and discussed with the Leadership team on April 26th.    
  • Parents and community members will be surveyed. Information will be sent out in the parent newsletter (The Ledger) on 4/13 and information will be shared at the 4/20 PTA meeting. If you are unable to attend and would like to submit feedback, please fill out the Camera Installation Input Form. You may also email Greg Hall at ghall3@fcps.edu with your comments/concerns. 

Please click here for more information on our school website!


MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL SURVEY 

Please help us better serve our community by filling out this survey.

Below is a link for a quick survey about the Middle School After-School Program. The survey should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. The survey is an important component of the after-school program evaluation and is critical for future funding. The more responses we receive, the more valuable and reliable the data. The responses not only allow us to assess the impact of the after-school program but they help drive program improvement and program quality. This Survey has been approved by the FCPS Internal Survey Review Committee.  Seal Approval Number 22224. 

Over 90% of our students participated in the after-school program this school year, with over 21,000 occurrences of students staying after-school.  Thank you for your continued support of the Middle School After-School Program!

Survey window April 18-22, 2022. All survey responses are due by April 22, 2022.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2SY3BV

 


Arbor Day Celebration!

Liberty Middle School has been selected to host the first Arbor Day celebration at FCPS! The celebration will take place outside on Friday April 29th   from 9:00-9:45 and we would love for our Liberty Middle School parents to join us! The event will include student poetry, presentation of the Tree City Flag, and a tree planting by the Urban Forestry Management Division. Come on out and show your Liberty pride!


YEARBOOKS

Tie a string on your finger • snap a rubber band on your wrist • record it in your phone • write a note on a post-it • jot it down on your calendar • repeat it like a mantra • do whatever you have to do, just don’t forget to…ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK  BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!

The price of the yearbook is $20. Supplies are limited—ordering now will ensure you receive a yearbook at distribution time in June.

To buy a yearbook online through the Yearbook Order Center, please use the direct link to the order center on Liberty Middle School’s web page: order #6966. The order center will process orders through April 18th.

If you prefer to pay with a check or cash, please drop off your payment to Mrs. Orr in room B126 at Liberty Middle School. Make checks payable to Liberty Middle School.

If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Orr/Yearbook Advisor at PEOrr@fcps.edu


Liberty Middle School's Spring Pictures are now online!

Last Chance!

Spring Portraits are now available to view and order online! All orders will include free shipping for the next two weeks. The online code is the Student ID Number. 

SPRING PORTRAIT LINK

Please direct parent questions/concerns regarding picture day to underclass@vosphoto.com


Author Presentation

Julie Lythcott-Haims, NYT Best-Selling Author of 

How to Raise an Adult returns to McLean on April 26th!

Back by popular demand, former Stanford dean and New York Times best-selling author Julie Lythcott-Haims presents “Throw Out the Checklisted Childhood: Tips and Strategies for Raising Successful Kids.”

This FREE program, sponsored by the Safe Community Coalition and The Potomac School, takes place April 26th from 7-9pm at Temple Rodef Shalom. It’s open to all, but space is limited and registration is required.  Visit the Safe Community Coalition website for more information and registration:  http://mcleanscc.org/.


VIP Camp 2022

What are your Rising 7th & 8th graders doing this Summer?

SAVE THE DATE FLYER -  English  /  Spanish

Like you, we believe your child is a very important person and deserves a summer experience that is safe and full of fitness, friends, fun and enrichment. FCPS and Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (DNCS) have teamed up to offer a 5 week camp for rising 7th and 8th graders in the Western Fairfax area. Campers will have a great time participating in sports, games, fitness and STEAM activities in a safe environment.  Field trips to local water parks and amusement parks also give campers exciting experiences to look forward to with their new friends. The program is led by FCPS After-School and DNCS Teen/Community Center Staff.

Details:

  • Dates - Wednesday, June 29th - Thursday, July 28th
  • 9:00 AM - 4:00PM (Site opens at 8:00AM for drop off)
  • Location – Stone Middle School
  • Bus Transportation will be provided from feeder middle schools and other selected stops
  • Cost – $50
  • This camp serves the Franklin, Katherine Johnson, Liberty, Rocky Run and Stone middle school districts (2022-2023 school year 7th and 8th grade students)

Registration Process

The online application will be sent the week of March 28th.   You will be sent a "News You Choose" email from “Western Fairfax VIP Camp” with more detailed camp information and the online registration application link.  Please apply early as spaces fill quickly.  Email Sandy Donlon, Liberty After-School Specialist, at sldonlon@fcps.edu for more information. 


April Clinical Newsletter

Click here to check out April's Newsletter!

In this issue:

· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

·   Fairfax County Resources

·   Coloring Sheet

·   Parenting Difficult Behaviors

·    Resources

·    Mindful Moment

·  Journaling Prompts for April


Liberty Leaders drive

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
  • Individual cups of instant oatmeal

  • Individual cups of cereal

  • Toothbrushes (individually packaged)

  • Toothpaste (individually packaged)

  • Bar Soap (individually packaged)

  • Maseca Corn Masa Flour

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.

 

Girls Shorts - Junior size 8; 9; L or XL and adult Sizes:  2, 4, 8, 10

Boys Shorts – Adult size 28; 29; 30 & 32

 

Girls Capris  - Junior size 8 or 9 and  adult Sizes:  2, 4, 8, 10

 

Girls -   T-shirts – Junior size 8 or 9 and  adult Sizes:  2, 4, 8, 10

Boys  -  T-shirts – Youth size: 18-16; L or XL;  Adult Sizes:  Small, Medium or Large

 

Girls and Boys – ankle sports socks – Size Small and Medium

Shoe sizes-  Adult 5- 7 ½

Socks and underwear donations would need to be new in the packaging


April PTA Meeting

Tonight!

 Wednesday, April 20 7:30PM

We are making our final plans for the year! Join us and see how you can help celebrate the amazing teachers at Liberty MS during Teacher Appreciation. We are also starting to plan for the end of middle school for our 8th graders, volunteers are needed! Join the Zoom to hear about our plans!

 

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! 

PTA UPDATES:

Open Board Positions

Want to be more involved in your students' middle school experience? Join the LMS PTA Board for the 22-23 school year. Contact Kelly Eignor (outgoing PTA president) to find out more about the positions of President, VP Membership, VP Ways & Means and Secretary, president@libertymspta.org. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, school administration and teachers!

Teacher Appreciation May 2-6

Teacher Treat Sign-Up Genius 

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! 

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.


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