The Liberty Ledger

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

Important Dates:

• Friday, March 22- Quarter End (Students will not be released early)
• March 25- March 29- School Closed (Spring Break)
• Thursday, April 18- SOL Testing begins

Spring Break:

March 25- March 29- School Closed (Spring Break)

Liberty Middle School Families,

Spring vacation will be here before we know it.  We want to encourage our families and students to disconnect from school and technology. While we realize some students may have a long-term assignment due after the break, or are working to make-up assignments, no work will be due the first two full days back to school.  We have also instructed our teachers not to give any major assessments the first two full days (April 3 & 4) back to school. This follows our long-standing practice related to holidays and breaks from school.  

We are hopeful that this will allow families to have meaningful time with their children over spring vacation.  Children and adults need breaks from the many demands of school life. A healthy balance is critical to everyone’s well-being.

Sincerely,

Adam Erbrecht

Principal

Liberty Middle School

SOL TESTING:

Please mark your calendars with these important SOL testing days:

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.

Liberty M.S. Parent Permission to Retest Form

Join Science 7 for the MWEE!

On Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday April 17, students in Science 7 will be participating in their Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE). This experience is a great opportunity for students to work with scientists and naturalists and engage in authentic scientific practices while exploring our local watershed, but we can’t do this without you! We are looking for chaperones to help students move between stations or by running a fun, easy station (requires minimal training, but students are guaranteed to enjoy it). We have openings for chaperones on Wednesday, 4/16 from 7:10-11:00, Wednesday, 4/16, from 10:30-2:15, and Thursday, 4/17, from 7:10-11:00 and Thursday, 4/17 from 10:30-2:15. Students will be attending the MWEE based on class periods and teacher of each student.  If you are interested and available to help us with our MWEE, please contact Victoria Tripp at vetripp@fcps.edu. 

Ramadan and Accommodations

Throughout the year, as we celebrate and recognize various cultural holidays and observances, we are pleased to be providing accommodations, including lunch, prayer/meditation and silent reflection space.

We have reserved a supervised calming space at Liberty during all lunches for students in observance. If your student wishes to join, please have them fill out the linked Google Form. They can also access this form through their schoology account or their Unity Time teacher. Student's must complete the google form in order to use this space. 

2023-24 Family Engagement Survey

FCPS will administer our third Family Engagement Survey from Sunday, March 3 to Friday, March 22. The survey is designed to gather data for Strategic Plan Pillar B: Vibrant Home, School, and Community Partnerships; and to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools and community. 

The survey will also be used to measure our current success with family engagement, and allow us to deepen that engagement and continue building trust while empowering families to support their students’ success. Data may impact School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP) strategies aligned to specific goals and metrics. 

Liberty PTA:

Community Conversations:

Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:

Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Katherine Johnson Middle School.

Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help FCPS plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability. Events are open to all. Learn about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.

Join a Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs

A community conversation addressing the opioid crisis within Northern Virginia and Fairfax County Public Schools will be held Monday, March 18, 6:30-8 p.m., in the auditorium at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Please enter through Door #14. 

All attendees will receive a free REVIVE! Narcan training during the event and learn about support services currently available within FCPS and Fairfax County.   

This discussion will provide families, staff, and students with valuable knowledge about the dangers of drugs and deadly fentanyl. The material discussed is suitable for students in grades 6-12. Together as a community, we aim to explore collaborative strategies to minimize the impact of these harmful and too-often fatal substances.

Language interpretation services are available as well as American Sign Language accommodation. Childcare and transportation will also be provided, as needed. Learn more about the event and register online. 

Order your 2024 yearbook today!

Take advantage of the sale price of $20.00 until January 1, 2024. After January 1^st, the yearbook price will increase to $25.00 through the end of April, or until supplies run out.

Payments/preorders can be submitted through MySchoolBucks  school store. Please select “School Store” and select the item you would like to purchase (i.e Yearbook 23-24)”.

Liberty Middle After- School Program 

It's Never Too Late To Sign Up

Schedule Updates for 2nd Quarter

Due to student interest and staffing schedules, the schedule has been updated.  Staff will be posting activities, games, and fun that your students can participate in one day or more.  Please review and encourage your students to try new activities. These updates will be posted on the "All-Student" and "All Parent" Schoology Courses. 

3rd Quarter Weekly Schedule 

Liberty Library Makerspace:

Our library makerspace could use a restock on items that students use often! Here are some of the items that we need:

• Crayola crayons (16-count)
• Crayola markers
• Duct tape
• Glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Masking tape
• Ballpoint pens
• Scotch tape

Feel free to reach out to our Liberty librarian, Maggie Wickham, with any questions: mpwickham@fcps.edu. All donations can be brought to the main office or brought directly to the library.

Thank you for your support!

Attendance FYI:

As students transition to middle school, one aspect that can sometimes be confusing is that each period has its own attendance. If a student arrives to school after 1^st Period, their attendance will show an absence from all class periods they missed entirely and a tardy to the period they arrived during. They will not receive an all-day absence unless they were absent from all class periods.

To avoid receiving an automated attendance call, please submit the Attendance Form, or call our 24/7 attendance line at 703-988-8181 to report your student’s absence, late arrival, or early dismissal before 8:00 a.m. (i.e. before the end of 1^st Period).

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

• Attendance Line: If your Lion is sick or will be absent, please notify Liberty by filling out the attendance form online HERE.
• Food Distribution: Get more information about food distribution
• SIS ParentVue: Watch this video to learn how to set up your account
• Staff Directory: Liberty MS Staff Directory
• Tech Tips:  Virtual Learning YouTube Tutorial Playlist
• Technology Help Desk:1-833-921-3277/ https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/

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LMS Administrative Team

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

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