The Liberty Ledger: May 12, 2026

The Liberty Ledger

Mr LaBrie and Ms. Hall playing band instruments

Mr. LaBrie, Liberty Band Director, and Ms. Hall, CVHS Band Director, perform together at the CVHS Jazz Cat Café.


A Note from the Principal

It has been another wonderful week at Liberty! Reflecting on this past week, it was truly uplifting to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week. Our school staff work incredibly hard, and I want to extend a huge thank you to our PTA for collaborating with us to recognize our staff in so many fun and creative ways. Your support makes a world of difference for our team and highlights what a supportive community we have here.

We are now officially in the swing of SOL testing season. I know this time of year can feel a bit busy, but our goal is to keep things as calm and routine as possible for our students. SOL scores will be available for you to view in the Test History tab of ParentVUE. Please keep in mind that these results do not post instantly. It can take several days for the data to process and travel through the system to show up on your end. We appreciate your patience around this.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for sharing your children with us each day. I am grateful to be part of the Liberty community.


Important Dates

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.

  • Tuesday, May 12: PTA Meeting
  • Wednesday, May 13: Science SOL
  • Thursday, May 14: PTA Fundraiser at Honeygrow
  • Friday, May 15: Reading SOL
  • Saturday, May 16: Track Meet at Oakton HS
  • Tuesday, May 19: Orchestra Concert
  • Monday, May 25: Holiday (Memorial Day)
  • Tuesday, May 26: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

SOL Testing Schedule & Retake Info

Students will take the remaining SOL tests this week. Please look at the schedule below. You will also find information on how to give your student a second chance to take the test if they do not pass.

Remaining SOL Test Dates

  • May 13: Science 8
  • May 15: Reading 7 and Reading 8
  • May 28 to June 1: Retake Tests

Information About Retakes

Middle school students who do not pass a spring SOL test can try again before the school year ends. A parent or guardian must give permission for any student to take a retest. The deadline to submit this permission is May 15.

If you choose not to allow a retest, it will not hurt your student's grade or school record.

If you want your student to have a second chance to take the test, please sign up using the Parent Digital Consent website. You will use your SIS ParentVUE login for this. If you do not have an account, contact Amber Wickstrom for a paper copy of the form.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact Amber Wickstrom, the School Testing Coordinator.

  • Phone: 703-988-8167

Email: akwickstrom@fcps.edu


Celebrating Our Teachers and Staff

Mrs. Suraci working with students in a classroom

Celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week and the incredible impact our educators make every day. See what students are saying on the Liberty website.


SCA Spring Food Drive

blurred image of boxed food with a can in the foreground "food drive"

The Student Council Association (SCA) is hosting a food drive to help our community. We are collecting nonperishable food items to support those in need.

End Date

  • May 15

Items Needed

We are looking for donations of nonperishable food, including:

  • Canned goods

  • Peanut butter

  • Ramen

  • Pasta

Drop-off Locations

Students and families can leave donations at any of these locations:

  • Classrooms

  • The lecture hall

  • The cafeteria

  • The front office

Every donation helps our local community. Thank you for your support. Please contact Mr. Queirolo if you have any questions.


Liberty PTA Spirit Night at Honeygrow

stir fry meal

Support Liberty Middle School by grabbing a meal at Honeygrow! The restaurant will donate 20% of your purchase back to our school.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Location: 13044 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax, VA

How to Participate

Use the code GIVE156 when you order. This code works for dine-in, takeout, and delivery if you order directly through the Honeygrow website or app.

Important Note

Orders placed through third-party apps like DoorDash or UberEats will not count toward the fundraiser.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a great meal while supporting our school community. For more information, please visit the GroupRaise website.


CVHS Outdoor Music Festival

Bandemonium promotional poster

Centreville High School’s Wildcat Band will host the 5th Annual Bandemonium concert. This year’s theme is Off Road, featuring high-energy music about fast cars. The event includes performances from the band, orchestra, choir, and theatre departments.

Families can enjoy food trucks, face painting, and pawprint tattoos. Limited seating is available. Please bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. If it rains, the festival will move inside the school.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, May 15

  • Time: 6:30 PM

  • Location: Centreville High School bus loop


FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
  • Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
  • Thank you Teachers and Staff! 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today


Student Services Team

Victoria Reyes | Student Services Assistant

Shirley Alvarez-Leon | Counselor (Last names G-Moo)

Valerie Peters | Director of Student Services

Quesuan Wigfall | Counselor (Last names A-F)

Raychal Hart | Lead Counselor (Last Names Mop-Z)


Administrative Team

Principal: Tracy Bromberg 

Director of Student Services: Valerie Peters

Assistant Principal: Jennifer Filsinger 

Assistant Principal: Gregory Hall 

Assistant Principal: Sarah Letina 

After-School Specialist: Sandra Donlon