 The Liberty Ledger
Providing students and parents with the important updates and report of events happening at LMS.
Friday, October 4 Main Office Hours:
9:00 am- 2:00 pm.
Important Dates:
- Thursday, October 3- School Closed (Student Holiday)
- Friday, October 4- School Closed (Teacher Workday)
- Tuesday, October 8- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Orientation Event 6:00 pm
- Thursday, October 10- PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
- Monday, October 14- School Closed (Staff Development Day)
- Thursday, October 31- Quarter End/ Early Release (Dismissal 12:15 pm)
Liberty Middle School PTA
♥♥Thank you LMS families for supporting our school last week at the Spirit Night: Panera Bread! ♥♥
Events coming up:
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LMS Trunk or Treat:
We need your help to make it a spook-tacular success! 🎃👻. Show off your creativity and transform your vehicle into a Halloween wonderland filled with treats and fun activities or donate candy for the event. Sign up here to Volunteer or Donate!
 Not a Member Yet?
Click to join the PTA today
PTA Sponsors:
FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam 2024
Earn World Language credits for demonstrating language proficiency!
Registration Closes: Tuesday, October 8th (New Date)
About the FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam (WLCBE):
● The exam assesses language proficiency in languages other than English.
● Students who take the exam may earn up to three passing World Languages
credits for levels one, two, and/or three for the language of the exam.
● The credits may fulfill the world languages requirements for the Advanced
Studies Diploma.
● The FCPS World Languages Credit Exam is also an approved assessment for
awarding the Virginia Department of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy.
● The exam is offered one time per school year for the languages listed on the
FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam website (see below).
● A student may participate in the exam two times per language, once per year,
between grades 7 through 12. In other words, students have two chances per
language to earn credits by taking the exam.
Registration:
To register, return this parental consent form to your school counselor. Registration is open now and closes at 4:00 p.m. on October 8th. 2024. Late registrations will not be accepted.
FCPS World Languages Credit by Exam Administration:
World Language Credit by Exam Link
If you have any questions, please contact your school 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
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) Orientation Event
Join us on October 8th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Liberty Middle School for an exciting orientation hosted by Thomas Jefferson High School! This event is a great opportunity for our current 8th graders to learn more about future high school experiences. Discover the unique programs, extracurricular activities, and academic opportunities that Thomas Jefferson High School has to offer. They also discuss the application process and important dates to help you prepare. Don't miss this chance to get a head start on your high school journey!
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
Tardies
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. We've noticed a significant amount of tardiness to first period, which can disrupt the learning environment for all students. To ensure that our students have the best possible start to their day, we kindly request your support in helping them arrive at school and class on time.
Prompt and punctual attendance is essential for academic success. It allows students to fully engage in their lessons from the beginning and fosters a positive classroom atmosphere.
Here are a few tips to help your child arrive to school on time:
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Plan Ahead: Set a consistent bedtime routine and ensure your child has their belongings ready the night before.
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Transportation: If your child uses bus transportation, make sure that they arrive to the bus stop 5 minutes before the time they are set to get on the bus.
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Communicate: If there are any unexpected circumstances that may cause your child to be late, please let the school office know.
As students arrive in the morning, the hallways can become a bustling hub of activity. Students are expected to head to the library or cafeteria in the morning or walk laps until class time. We have a two-minute warning song to let students know it is time to head to class. Some students linger in groups, chatting with friends and catching up on the latest news. However, those who don't follow expectations and get distracted by their friends often find themselves tardy to first period. When this happens, the hallways can become even more crowded, as students scramble to get to their classes on time.
We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of arriving to school and class on time and the impact it has on their learning. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We are committed to working together to ensure the success of all our students.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a punctual and productive learning environment.
Together, We Roar!
Caitlyn Gomes
Dean of Students
Liberty Middle School
Liberty Library Amazon Wishlist:
Please consider helping the Liberty Library by purchasing off our Amazon wish list. Students love to use these items in the library makerspace and during lunches. Additionally, if you have MagnaTiles or PicassoTiles that your family is no longer using, I would love them for the library!
Click here for Amazon Wishlist!
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.
Parent Project workshop at Centreville High school
 
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.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions regarding resources like food and family assistance, please contact Sarah Hughes, School Social Worker at shughes@fcps.edu or visit our Social Worker Page.
Helpful Resources
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: Valerie Peters | VCPeters@fcps.edu
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