 The Liberty Ledger
Weekly newsletter providing families with the important updates and report of events happening at Liberty Middle School.
Important Dates:
- Friday, August 29 - School Closed Holiday
- Monday, September 1- School Closed Holiday
- Thursday, September 4 - Back to School Night
Back to School Night:
Kiss and Ride:
Parents should always enter and exit from the 2nd entrance closest to Compton Road. The bus entrance is for buses, not kiss and ride. Please follow the signs and directions of school staff. Students may exit their vehicles starting at 7:05AM.
Please remember SAFETY and PATIENCE when dropping off (7:05AM) or picking up your student in the Kiss and Ride loop. Students will not be allowed in the building until 7:10. If they are allowed in due to weather or other reasons, students must report to the cafeteria until 7:10.
Always enter and exit the kiss and ride loop at the second entrance closer to Compton Road. In the mornings, please pull all the way around to the last kiss and ride sign that tells you to stop. This allows us to unload several cars at once instead of only a few when a car stops in the middle of the loop. Give other cars time and wait for them to pull out. This means do not pass on the inside lane. Staff will direct you around slow or stalled cars. Safety is our #1 priority.
If possible, your student may walk or ride the bus.
In the afternoons, drivers may line up in the kiss and ride circle. Students will be dismissed at 2:15 and report to the kiss and ride circle. Staff will direct cars out safely, as soon as the student is in the car. Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation!
Updated Away for the Day Policy:
Fairfax County Public Schools has adopted a new, consistent policy for all schools. This change is designed to create a more focused and productive learning environment for every student by minimizing distractions and encouraging direct engagement in the classroom.
Beginning this school year, cell phones and other smart devices, including earbuds and smart watches, must be turned off and stored away in a backpack or other personal bag throughout the school day, from the first bell at 7:25 AM to the dismissal bell at 2:15 PM.
This policy means that students are not permitted to use their phones, smart devices, or accessories during class time, passing periods, or lunch.
Here’s a breakdown of the new policy:
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No Devices in Class: Phones and other smart devices are not to be used for instructional purposes and must be off and out of sight. For classwork requiring audio, students will be required to use wired headphones. We’re excited to share that the Liberty MS PTA is generously covering the cost of a pair of wired earphones for every student for the upcoming school year.
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No Devices in Restrooms or Locker Rooms: To ensure student safety and privacy, phones are strictly prohibited in these areas unless there is a medical necessity.
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Consequences for Violations: We have a clear, progressive disciplinary plan in place for policy violations.
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1st Violation: The device will be confiscated and can be picked up from the front office at the end of the school day by the student.
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2nd Violation: The device will be confiscated, the student will receive one day of lunch detention, and an administrator will conference with the student and/or a parent.
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3rd Violation: The device will be confiscated, the student will receive two days of lunch detention, and an administrator will conference with the student and/or a parent.
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4th Violation and Beyond: The device will be confiscated, the student will receive three days of lunch detention, and will lose the privilege of having a cell phone on campus for 20 school days. During this period, the student must check their phone in at the main office each morning and pick it up at the end of the day.
We believe this updated policy will help our students better focus on their education and their interactions with peers and staff. Your partnership in reinforcing this policy is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school administration.
After-School Program:
AFTER-SCHOOL REGISTRATION
 REGISTRATION Is REQUIRED for EVERY Student!
Almost 100% of students stay at least one day for a rehearsal, activities, or with a teacher for help.
Consent Forms: Please review and provide your consent for After-School Registration and Digital Resource Access through FCPS’s easy-to-use..
Parent Digital Consent System.(This is the After-School Consent, too)
These forms are required for all.
Please review each consent as one is for Army Affiliation and should only be "accepted" if your family is an Army family.
For more information, visit the Fairfax County Public Schools website.
Completing the above consent is all you need to do for your student to stay after school for activities, sports, clubs, rehearsals, and even extra help from a teacher. ✅
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*FCPS MS Interscholastic Sports*
CRITICAL & NEW this year - Any student that wishes to play on a team that will play another school, must complete the following...
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MS Sports Registration Link for Fall 2025 - Filled in by the family for each student.(siblings completed separately for everything)
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PPE- NEW Forms (FCPS Middle School Sports Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form) Families need to turn in at least pages 1,2,3. This includes the physical form your child's doctor needs to complete.
- ANY physical done on or after July 1st, 2025, must be on the NEW forms. Old forms dated after July 1st, 2025, will not be accepted
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Emergency Care Form- A new form filled in for every student is required for every season
Hard copies of all forms can be picked up in the main office or outside the After-School Office (D122). A parent meeting will be set up for our families before the first games/meets.
Cross Country
Wednesday, September 3rd – Cross Country Interest Meeting During Lunches in the Lecture Hall
Girls and Boys Basketball
Monday, August 25th – Basketball Team Interest Meeting During Lunches in the Lecture Hall
After-School Activity Interest Form
Students have a variety of interests, and our After-School Program tries to match our activities to meet these. We would appreciate student input as we hire staff, contract with outside vendors and schedule our activities. Please speak with your student and use the form below to note activities your student would like to participate in After-School. No promises, but it will help us plan for the school year.
Student Activity Interest Form
For more information about sports and activities After-School, please review the “News You Choose” that was sent the evening of Tuesday, 8/19, or email Sandy Donlon, Liberty MS After-School Specialist at sldonlon@fcps.edu.
Student Services Team
 Shirley Alvarez-Leon, Liberty Counselor
Valerie Peters, Director of Student Services
Quesuan Wigfall, Liberty Counselor
Raychal Hart, Lead Liberty Counselor
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
 Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | JLFilsinger@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina | SCLetina@fcps.edu
Principal: Adam Erbrecht | AWErbrecht@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Valerie Peters | VCPeters@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall | GHall3@fcps.edu
After-School Specialist: Sandy Donlon | SLDonlon@fcps.edu
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