 The Liberty Ledger
Weekly newsletter providing families with the important updates and report of events happening at Liberty Middle School.
Important Dates:
- Thursday, October 30- NJHS Induction Ceremony (Students Only)
- Friday, October 31- End of Quarter Early Release at 12:15 p.m.
Early Release:
Our first early release will be Friday, October 31st at 12:15 PM.
Changes to Middle and High School Report Card Feedback:
With the first quarter of the school year ending on Friday, October 31, families can expect student report cards to be available in ParentVUE the week of November 10.
FCPS has updated the way teachers provide feedback on report cards, so you may notice some new comments this quarter. These revisions are designed to offer more detailed and meaningful feedback for students and families.
Additionally, teachers will now include a Work Habits mark each quarter for every student. This mark provides insight into students’ time management, organization, assignment completion, and overall effort in class. This is meant as feedback to families and will not appear on a student’s transcript.
For more information, please visit the Middle and High School Grading and Reporting webpage.
Go Paperless with Report Cards!:
FCPS offers families the option to “Go Paperless” for student report cards. By choosing this option, you’ll help reduce paper waste and support our school’s sustainability efforts—all while maintaining secure, convenient access to your child’s academic progress.
To select the paperless option:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Go to “My Account.”
- Select “Go Paperless for Report Cards.”
- Click Save.
Please note: Both parents in the same household must select the paperless option in their ParentVUE accounts for paper report cards to be discontinued.
Once both parents have opted in, report cards will be delivered electronically through SIS ParentVUE, and paper copies will no longer be mailed home.
If you need help setting up a ParentVUE account, please contact Victoria Reyes at vvreyes@fcps.edu.
Thank you for helping Liberty Middle School support a greener, more efficient way to share student progress!
Picture Day Retakes:
Liberty students will be able to retake their school picture next Friday, November 7th, sometime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
Families will be messaged no later than Monday, November 3rd with their child's specific time to report to the Lecture Hall. Please remind your child to bring their initial school picture packet that they received. This packet needs to be given to the photographer. If you have any questions, please email Sarah Letina at scletina@fcps.edu.
RETAKE PICTURE FORM HERE!
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.
Liberty Yearbook:
Don't miss out on capturing all the great memories from this school year! Now's the perfect time to order your yearbook and lock in the best price.
Yearbook prices will increase throughout the year, so the sooner you order, the more you'll save. Here are the deadlines and pricing:
Payments can be made online in MySchoolBucks:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/postlogin.action
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September 16, 2025 – January 9, 2026: $26
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January 10, 2026 – April 10, 2026: $30
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April 11, 2026 – June 30, 2026: $38
FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum:
Why Are Bonds Needed to Fund FCPS Construction Projects? The building and renovation of schools are not financed through the FCPS’ operating funds, but through bonds. Similar to an individual or a family obtaining a mortgage on a residence to spread the cost of home buying over several years, bonds spread the cost of major capital improvements over a number of years. This ensures that current and future residents and users share in the payment.
This approach is good for our taxes, too. If capital construction were financed out of current tax revenues on a pay-as-you-go basis, projects would need to be paid for in a much shorter time frame, likely reducing other county services or necessitating tax increases. Fortunately, the county’s bonded debt is not likely to be a contributing factor to any increase in local taxes.
A bond referendum to benefit FCPS will be on the ballot this Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. It represents an investment by the community into the facilities everyone uses — whether for school or to gather as a community.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. Learn more about registering to vote. Make a voting plan and vote on Tuesday, November 4.
This week in the Liberty Library:
Library Spotlight!
One of our featured programs in the library, Battle of the Books, is in full swing! This in-school club meets weekly during Advisory as students prepare for a fun, fast-paced competition to see who knows this year’s books best. Each meeting includes creative, team-building activities that strengthen collaboration and communication. This week’s challenge had students using a mix of clues and charades to solve a mystery together, showing that teamwork and a love of reading make the perfect combination!
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.
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 Services Team
Shirley Alvarez-Leon, Liberty Counselor (Last names G-Moo)
Valerie Peters, Director of Student Services
Quesuan Wigfall, Liberty Counselor (Last names A-F)
Raychal Hart, Lead Liberty Counselor (Last Names Mop-Z)
Free and Reduced Meals Updates
FRM eligibility carryover from SY 24-25 is valid for the first thirty (30) days of school, or until a new application is processed. Households will be required to submit a new application by October 1, 2025.
Families can apply online for the 2025–2026 school year on the FNS webpage for a quicker response, though paper applications are also available from schools or can be printed from the website.
If you want your children to participate in FCPS fee-based programs on a free or reduced fee basis and receive information about other benefits for your children parents must also fill out the FCPS Consent to Share Students’ Meals Eligibility Status Information for Benefits for Other Programs.
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
Liberty MS Website Blogpost:
Check out what’s happening at Liberty! Read our latest website blogposts: https://libertyms.fcps.edu/features
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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