Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
- December 5- 9 Scholastic Book Fair
- Tuesday, December 6 Reading Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA)
- Friday, December 9 Math Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA)
- Monday, December 12 PTA Meeting: Hidden in Plain Sight
- Wednesday, December 14 Learning with your Lion: Virtual Parent Session
- December 19- January 2 Holiday Break
December Spirit Weeks
Winter VGA Testing
Liberty Middle School students will be taking the WINTER Reading Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 and the WINTER Math Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) on Friday, December 9, 2022.
Students in Algebra I will not be taking the Math VGA on September 22 but WILL be taking a Math Inventory or completing a Math Enrichment project that morning.
Student in Geometry will not be taking the Math VGA on September 22 but WILL be completing an Math Enrichment project that morning
Students need to report to school no later than 7:20 AM.
Students must bring the following materials:
- Fully charged FCPS issued laptop
- Laptop charger
- Book to read after testing
Students are permitted to bring the following materials if they choose to:
Please reach out to Cristina Olson (School Testing Coordinator), ecolson@fcps.edu if you have any questions about VGA testing.
Learning with your Lion: Virtual Parent Session
December 14th, 12:30PM
Frustrated with your student’s grades and 1st quarter report card? Connect with Liberty’s counselors during your lunch break to learn about supporting your student at home as they navigate middle school academics. We will talk about resources and strategies available to help your student improve their grades and work habits. Meeting link will be provided closer to the date, and a recording will be posted.
Liberty Middle School Student Services
Liberty Middle Scholastic Book Fair
Get ready! This year's Book Fair is going to be epic! We've turned up the volume with more fun, more choices and more excitement, so kids will arrive curious and leave bolder, prouder, and stronger than ever before. Here's what you need to know about our upcoming fair:
- Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly
- You can sign up for Book Fair eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, so your child can shop the Fair cash-free. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.
- We’re taking precautions to host a safe Fair at our school, focusing on preventive measures.
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:
Fair Dates: DECEMBER 5 – DECEMBER 9
Evening Event: December 7th from 4 PM - 7 PM
Book Fair Homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/libertymiddleschool7
We can’t wait to see your child at the Fair!
Margaret Wickham
Liberty’s Book Fair Chair
mpwickham@fcps.edu
Academic Matters:
At the last School Board meeting, a new feature was introduced called Academic Matters. During this portion of the Board meeting, updates will be provided on important academic topics. At the November 3 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared some common misconceptions concerning the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment. Watch the presentation on YouTube.
FCPS Calendar Survey:
In an annual planning process, FCPS uses input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. The Calendar Survey will be sent to parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12.
Our framework for creating the calendar is available online to ensure transparency, as we work to build a calendar that is inclusive and equitable.
December 12th PTA PRESENTATION:
Hidden in Plain Sight
Liberty PTA:
Spirit Night
Join us on December 8th for our next Spirit Night to help support Liberty!
Order Panda Express for lunch or dinner (10:30 am - 9:30 PM) and Panda Express will donate 20% of event sales to Liberty Middle School PTA for orders.
Please show the flyer (paper or smartphone) when ordering in person or enter 342509 in the fundraiser code box through PandaExpress.com or the App.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals:
Learn more about the criteria and process to apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.
If you have children eligible for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals program, they may also be eligible to participate in other Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) fee-based programs without paying a fee or by paying a reduced fee (e.g classes with a student fee).
To learn more and apply online click here : Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) | Fairfax County Public Schools (fcps.edu)
The free and reduced-price meals application also includes a section where you provide consent to share information allowing FCPS staff (School Principal, school counselors and other FCPS program staff) to share information about your children's meal eligibility status.
Information received by FCPS staff will only be used for the purposes described in the application.
Liberty Food and Clothing Pantry:
Many of you probably know that we have a food and clothing pantry at Liberty MS. We use this area for numerous different needs for families and students. If you would like to donate, the items needed are below.
Click here for a list of food and items we will need for our pantry!
Food Resources from FCPS:
For the most up to date information on meal distribution locations and schedule, please click the link below!
FCPS Meal Distribution
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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
Helpful Resources:
Principal: Adam Erbrecht | AWErbrecht@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall | GHall3@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | JLFilsinger@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina | SCLetina@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Renee Pete | ERPete@fcps.edu
After-School Program Specialist: Sandy Donlon | SLDonlon@fcps.edu
L-R Sandy Donlon, Jennifer Filsinger, Adam Erbrecht, Greg Hall, Sarah Letina, Renee Pete
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