The Liberty Ledger
Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
Liberty's Picture Day
Picture Day will take place on Tuesday, September 24th and Wednesday, September 25th. Students will have their picture taken during their PE class as outlined below:
Tuesday, September 24th - Periods 1, 3, 5, 7
Wednesday, September 25th - Periods 2, 4, 6
We will be working with Lifetouch and will share more details as they become available. If you are able to volunteer to assist with either or both dates, please complete this Google Form. Questions can be directed to Sarah Letina, Assistant Principal, at scletina@fcps.edu."
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Liberty Middle School PTA
Thank you to so many families for supporting LMS last night at Chipotle last night!
Upcoming Events:
Fire Safety Night Thursday (9/12) 7pm LMS Cafeteria
We will be collecting donations for the Brice Family, and they will be there to thank our community for their support. Mr. Resendiz Region 4 Assistant Superintendent will also be in attendance. We look forward to hosting you and helping spread preparedness and information in case of an emergency.
Bingo Night Friday (9/13) 6pm LMS Cafeteria: PTA families gain early entrance 5:30pm
We are thrilled to have so many people excited about bingo! We have tons of prizes to give away. Tickets are $5/per or $20/family of 4+
Food and Drinks will be for sale at the event.
To ensure it is a successful and fun night we need more volunteers and donations:
Volunteers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45A4AE2FA4F58-50551076-volunteer
Donations:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B45A4AE2FA4F58-51164587-snack#/
Presale Tickets:
https://app.givebacks.gives/lmsbingonight/Campaign/Details
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PTA Sponsors:
World Language Credit Exam
Register for the World Language Credit Exam
The World Languages Credit by Exam is an optional test for students in grades 7-12 who can speak and write (type) proficiently in a language other than English. Based on the results of the exam, they can earn 1, 2,
and/or 3 passing world language credits. The 2024 World Language Credit Exam will be administered at Liberty Middle School in November. Specific dates and classroom locations will be provided closer to exam days.
Registration is open now and closes on Friday, October 4th at 4 p.m. Late registration will not be accepted. Please click on the link below to get more information including the list of languages offered on the exam and how to register.
World Language Credit Exam Info
If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.
Raychal Hart (rlhart@fcps.edu) Pride/Wizards
Shirley Alvarez-Leon (SAlvarezLeon@fcps.edu) Patriots/Comets
Rachael Lee (rhlee4@fcps.edu) Explorers
Scott Steele (srsteele@fcps.edu) Navigators/Eagles
Parent Coffee:
DATE CHANGE!!
Brewing Success: Empowering Families with Resources for your Middle School Student”
Thursday, September 26th, 8:00 AM, Liberty MS Library
Join our Student Services Team for a parent coffee! Our school counselors will share a rich blend of tools, programs, and strategies designed to support students on their educational journey. The discussion kicks off with a focus on providing resources and stirring in the right ingredients for academic success. We will have a special guest from the Family Resource Center, Dr. Milman, to share additional resources. It’s a chance to discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and collaborate on brewing up the best possible support for each student. So, grab your mug and join the conversation! Please click on this link to RSVP and we look forward to seeing you on the 26th!
School Wide Grading Policy:
For information on our School Wide Grading Policy please click the link: https://libertyms.fcps.edu/grading
Finance Park Field Trip Volunteers:
Next week September 16th ,17th ,19th and 20th our 8th graders will be heading to Finance Park for a fantastic field trip that promises to be both educational and engaging. This experience will give our students a valuable opportunity to learn about personal finance in a hands-on environment.
To ensure the success of this trip, we are still in need of chaperones to accompany us. Your support not only enhances the experience for our students but also provides an extra layer of supervision and guidance.
Please see the information below for further details on how you can get involved as a chaperone. We truly appreciate your support and involvement in making this trip a memorable one for our students.
Thank you for your continued dedication to our school community!
SEL Screener:
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) believes in supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) for all students. In FCPS, students use a tool called the SEL Screener to think about their own SEL skills and experiences at school. Liberty Middle School students in grades 7th and 8th grade will be participating in the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in the Fall and Spring.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information about the SEL Screener including information on opting out please see the attached Parent Notification. You can also learn more on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
FCPS Parent Notification and Opt Out Packet
Parent Digital Consent Application
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-English.pdf
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Arabic.pdf
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Chinese.pdf
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Korean.pdf
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Spanish.pdf
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Urdu.pdf
Tests-SEL_Notification_of_Testing-Vietnamese.pdf
New Attendance Reporting Feature Launching in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year
FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year. Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024. This new feature aims to streamline the attendance reporting process and enhance communication between parents and schools. This change will make it more convenient for parents and schools to manage students' attendance while ensuring the highest level of security.
ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information. ParentVUE will replace the current Attendance Forms, which will be discontinued at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
ParentVUE access and assistance will be provided during Back-to-School events.
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What Is Your Middle School Student Doing After-School? Liberty has MS Sports and plenty of fun! – It’s not too late to join!
Middle School Sports will start with Cross Country in the Fall! Click on The Family-Student Registration Flow Chart link to learn the next steps to participate.
For more information about Middle School Sports and its requirements, access the FCPS Link listed here: Middle School Athletics
The Liberty After-School Program will have a staggered start in 2024-25 with lots of great opportunities for our students.
Required for all students is the After-School Registration Form. Please complete this if you haven’t already.
Staggered Start to After-School:
- September 4th – Cross Country Interest Meeting and practice – Late buses will run at 4:30PM
- Week of September 9th – Basketball Tryouts for competition team and Cross Country only – Late Buses will Run Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Week of September 16th – After-School Interest Week – Students will have the chance to rotate through more than two programs on each day to learn about all of the opportunities on each day, learn their late buses and learn about the expectations and rules of After-School. Attendance will be taken and each student will get a snack on each day they stay. Late buses will run Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Lions Den and Open Gym will occur on Tuesday. This is a parent pick up only day. The Friday activities will occur but whether there is late buses or is parent pick up only is still to be determined by the school board.
We look forward to seeing all of our student AFTER SCHOOL for more fun and activities. More information about the after-school program will go out next week in it’s own “News You Choose”. Your regular After-School Specialist, Sandy Donlon, is out on leave. If you have any questions, please contact Janise McIlwain, Interim After-School Specialist at jmmcilwain@fcps.edu.
 
Materials Review Committee
We are seeking parent volunteers to serve on our Materials Review Committee. Committee members will read or watch the texts that teachers submit for approval to ensure that it is age appropriate for students. We will also meet monthly to discuss the texts prior to completing the required forms.
Please reach out to Maggie Wickham at mpwickham@fcps.edu if interested in serving on the committee this year.
FCPS Cares:
Want to show some love for your child's amazing teacher or staff member? Let's fill FCPS Cares with positive vibes! Submit your recognition today and let them know how much you appreciate their hard work.
Student Accident Insurance Program:
At the beginning of each school year, parents and/or guardians should be informed of the Student Accident Insurance Program, K&K Student Accident Insurance. Fairfax County Public Schools does not provide medical insurance for accidents that occur at school. Parents can purchase “at school” accident insurance or “24 hour” accident insurance (12 months a year). This is a low-cost insurance program for families to defray medical or dental expenses that results from an accident involving their child. More information can be found on the FCPS public site at Voluntary Student Insurance and on the FCPS Hub Student Accident Insurance Program.
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 fees associated with elective classes).
To learn more and apply online click here : https://www.fcps.edu/frm
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.
Attendance:
New Attendance Reporting Feature Launching in ParentVUE for 2024-25 School Year
FCPS is excited to announce an important update beginning with the start of the 2024-25 school year. Parents and caregivers will have the option to submit their student’s attendance directly through ParentVUE starting the first day of school, August 19, 2024. This new feature aims to streamline the attendance reporting process and enhance communication between parents and schools. This change will make it more convenient for parents and schools to manage students' attendance while ensuring the highest level of security.
ParentVUE offers a more secure and reliable platform for managing students' attendance information. ParentVUE will replace the current Attendance Forms, which will be discontinued at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
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
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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: Valerie Peters | VCPeters@fcps.edu
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