 The Liberty Ledger
Weekly newsletter providing families with the important updates and report of events happening at Liberty Middle School.
Important Dates:
March
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Friday, March 27- 2 Hour Early Release; End of 3rd Quarter
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Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 - School Closed (Spring Break)
April
Month of the Military Child; National Arab American Heritage Month; Autism Acceptance Month
- Friday, April 3 - National School Librarian Day
- Monday, April 6 - Student Holiday; School Planning Day
- Monday, April 6-Friday, April 10 - National Assistant Principal Week
- Friday, April 10 - Student Holiday; Teacher Work Day
- Friday, April 10 - Unified Games, CVHS
- Monday, April 13 - Report Cards Go Home
- Friday, April 17 - Stone vs. Liberty Basketball Game
- Saturday, April 18 - Environmental Fair
Table of Content - click to go to content
Check out what’s happening at Liberty! Read our latest website blogposts: https://libertyms.fcps.edu/features
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Liberty Offices will not be open during Spring Break. They will reopen on Tuesday, April 7th. Wishing you a peaceful and warm Spring Break! |
Students in grades 3-8 participate in state assessments each year. State assessments measure how students are learning grade level standards. Format and timing of state assessments vary by subject and grade level. See the table below. Test formats include:
- Standards of Learning (SOL) mathematics, science, and reading standardized tests with an integrated reading and writing (IRW) component;
- Ongoing local alternative assessments (LAAs) completed as part of classroom instruction in science and social studies;
- Growth assessments completed as part of classroom instruction using the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for mathematics and iReady for reading.
More information about these assessments can be found on the webpage: SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools (https://www.fcps.edu/node/42716). The Grade Level Tests webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/50045) outlines the division testing schedule for required assessments at each grade. School staff will contact you with the specific dates your student is scheduled to take spring SOL tests.
The state allows elementary and middle school students who fail a spring SOL test to have another attempt before the end of the school year. Retests are not offered for the integrated reading and writing (IRW) component. Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-8. A decision not to allow retesting will not impact your student’s course grade or academic record.
If you believe your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, submit your decision using the Parent Digital Consent application (https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/technology/digital-resources/consent). This application uses your SIS ParentVUE login. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE Account, you may complete and return the form below to the school to give permission for retesting.
If you have questions about state assessments or about SOL retesting, contact your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator.
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SOL Parent/Guardian Permission to Retest Form (for Parents without a SIS ParentVUE Account)
Parent/guardian permission is required for the school to retest any student in grades 3-8. If you believe your student would benefit from a second opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills on the spring SOL test, complete this permission form and return it to your student’s teacher or the school test coordinator. Please return a separate form for each student in grades 3-8.
Student Name ______________________________FCPS ID #________________ Grade Level ________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name (Printed) _____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature ______________________________________________________ Date _______________
_____ No, do not retest my student even if their first attempt is close to a 400 passing score.
_____ Yes, provide my student with the opportunity to retake any spring SOL tests if they fail the first attempt.
_____ Yes, provide my student with the opportunity to retake only the following spring SOL test(s) if they fail the first attempt (see table above for SOL subjects tested at your student’s grade level):
Parent Acknowledgment of Course Requests for Next School Year
As the academic advising and course selection period draws to a close, we want to ensure all families feel confident about their child's educational path. A new feature in SIS ParentVUE allows parents and guardians to easily review and acknowledge their student's course requests for the 2026-27 school year. Please contact student services at 703-988-8200 for support or assistance. To access this feature:
- Log in to your ParentVUE account.
- Navigate to the Course Request module.
- Review your student’s course request list for next school year.
- To complete the acknowledgment, click Student Info in the left menu.
- Click Edit Information.
- In the Course Request Acknowledgment field, update the acknowledgment field to Yes.
- Click Save Changes.
Families have until Friday, March 27, to review and acknowledge course requests via this new feature.
Visit the FCPS SIS ParentVUE account overview webpage for more instructions and screenshots of this process.
LMS PTA - Help Support the End of Year Celebrations!
LMS PTA DONATION LINK for End of Year Celebrations
Let's make the 8th Grade End of Year Celebration at Liberty Middle School unforgettable! We are $2300 away from reaching our fundraising goal. These funds will provide fun activities like inflatables, a special lunch, souvenirs, photo booth, craft area, and treats for our students. Without your support now and throughout the year, we can not provide these fun events and activities. Every contribution brings us closer to making this special day EXTRA special. Please donate to support the LMS PTA and your students’ End of Year Celebrations!
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Liberty Lions Boys and Girls Basketball Teams vs. Stone MS Panthers
#BattleofCentreville
Friday, April 17th
6PM - 8PM
Click here for your Liberty vs. Stone Basketball Game Tickets and Bundles
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SUPPORT THE END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONS!
Location: Westfield High School
Time: Doors open 5:30pm; Games start at 6pm (doors close at 6:15pm)
Tickets: $5/advance; $10/at the door
Ticket bundle: $20 (one ticket for admission, one T-shirt and two LMS temporary tattoos)
Tickets will be sold at school during lunches Thurs 4/9, Wed. 4/15 & Thurs 4/16
Please note:
- Adult/student or child ratio is 4:1. For every four (4) students or children, one (1) adult must be present onsite and provide phone number for emergencies.
- This event is strictly for Stone Middle and Liberty Middle families only.
Special performances by the Liberty Dance Team, Liberty Pep Band and Roary!
Don't miss out on the biggest event of the year!
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Liberty Middle School and Lord of Life Church are hosting the first Environmental Fair
Saturday, April 18th
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Front Parking Lot of Liberty Middle School
Join our students, CVHS students, community sponsor and vendors in looking to promote a more sustainable, environmentally welcoming community. Come out to share in the many activities meant for people of all ages.
- Honey Bee Exhibit
- Get2Green Club Sprout Sales
- Cooking Club Bake and Concession Sales
- Stormwater/Wastewater Trucks for Youth to Explore
- Arborists to Talk Trees
- Urban Farming to Show How To Garden in Small Spaces
- Reptiles!
- Water Bottle Refill Station
- SCA presentation of a Day in the Life of a Crouch School Student.
- Opening of the Newly Installed Outdoor Classroom and the Return of the Liberty Chickens in their new Eagle Scout Built Enclosure.
- Bubble Activities and So Much More!
Bring the family, some friends and your water bottle for a fun day exploring how you can “Get2Green”!
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As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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
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Want to know what's happening in the Liberty Library? Check us out on the Liberty Middle website! Click here to visit our website!
Don't forget to thank our AMAZING Librarian, Maggie Wickham! Your students have the best librarian in Fairfax County! ❤️
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Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Liberty Middle School. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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It's Never Too Late To Start After-School Activities |
MS Sports-Track and Field - It's Not Too Late To Join!
Students of all abilities and interests are welcome. Events range from the short distances of 250m to long distance of 1600m, field events in shot put and long jump, and relays! Work toward your own personal bests and have fun competing against students from other middle schools in FCPS. Build friendships, skills, and have fun!
Middle School Track and Field will have their first practice on Wednesday, April 8th.
Here are the Required Steps to take before a student can start…
For more information about Track and Field contact:
For more information about Middle School Sports and its requirements, access the FCPS Link listed here: Middle School Athletics
If your children qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM), they may also be eligible for:
- Waivers or reduced fees for other FCPS fee-based programs.
- Information about scholarships, classes, and services from non-FCPS agencies and organizations.
To receive these additional benefits, you must give written consent allowing FCPS staff to share your children's meal eligibility status with administrators, school counselors and the school's finance technician. This information will not be shared with any other parties.
The Consent to Share is available here in multiple languages.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, feel free to contact our Family Liaison, Jaime Fajardo, at jefajardo@fcps.edu or 703-988-8234. All applications and related conversations will be handled confidentially.
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.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Spanish: Eventos de Vacunación para los Estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en asociación con la organización Inspire Health Alliance, estará ofreciendo sin costo alguno vacunas obligatorias para la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la “flu” o influenza a todos los estudiantes de FCPS. Se realizan múltiples eventos en lugares determinados de FCPS. Se programarán fechas adicionales a lo largo del año escolar. Padres y tutores podrían revisar las fechas de los próximos eventos y programar citas para vacunar a sus estudiantes. La participación es completamente voluntaria.
Hay disponibles recursos adicionales para la vacunación.
Helpful Resources
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)
LMS Administrative Team
Interim Principal: Gregory Hall | GHall3@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Valerie Peters | VCPeters@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger | JLFilsinger@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina | SCLetina@fcps.edu
After-School Specialist: Sandy Donlon | SLDonlon@fcps.edu
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